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[adzybug]

Hey all so I said I was going to do a build thread so here we go.....

Bought the vehicle stock standard on the 26/10/2013 less than a month ago.

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Over the last few weeks ive gone a bit crazy cause I can. Not 24hours after I had the car I had already started my modifications

1. 18 inch black powdercoated Speedy wheels with 225/40/18 Pirelli p-zero tyres, Same day got the car fully tinted so people cant have a geez at me while im pulling myself at the lights, but seriously, 20% my ass.

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2. Genuine STI carbon fibre front strut brace fitted during the week after the wheels went on

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3. Ordered BC BR coilovers during the same week and fitted them that weekend along with a full Pioneer sound system

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4. While bored at work listening to VW customers crap on about how crap their cars are I found an Ultrex rear strut brace and fitted it in my lunch hour

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5. Placed order with ben at Bursons (ben_wgn02t) last week for a full stainless 3 inch xforce turbo back system along with a turbosmart plum back BOV. Had an  2 inch catless uppipe arrive from California and had a mate drive out from orange to say gday and deliver me my brand new vf22 turbo. Had a surprise package which my brother forgot to tell me about until everything was going back in with a STI intercooler with Y-pipe the sarvo. Spent this weekend putting it all together with said dickhead (ben_wgn20t) and after many metal splinters and fiberglass shards from that fricking heat wrap which im still pulling out of my fingers, here is how it went:

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[adzybug]

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Took pretty much all day but we managed to stop downing jimmys long enough to get it ready for start tomorrow so not to piss off all the already pissed off neighbours. Pretty sure im the reason the house across the road which is up for auction hasn't sold yet, death metal and blokes drinking all day out the front doesn't help sell a cosy neighbourhood. So we will test it all tomorrow and hope for the best, hoping to get a professional tune later next week and also have a dual stage boost controller with gauge ready to go.

[Liberty]

Looking really good mate! I'm liking where you're taking this. Keep up the solid work.

[Josh.]

Good to see it progressing quickly

Getting bigger injectors before you get it tuned?

[adzybug]

yeah probably at the rate im going ill price that all up during the week and itl be on order by Friday! lol

[LPM_B4]

this car was a steal on carsales love what you've done to it already

[Jberg89]

Nice mate...looks the goods.will you De-orange the headlights? It is a must in my opinion as well as side reflectors. Looks awesome though mate. Post a sound clip of the exhaust. Keep the info coming

[adzybug]

Nice mate...looks the goods.will you De-orange the headlights? It is a must in my opinion as well as side reflectors. Looks awesome though mate. Post a sound clip of the exhaust. Keep the info coming

 

Yeah that is something im looking at doing I agree it will probably look a lot better. Just modifying up some new coolant hoses cause I had a few pinholes cause they are too stretched out. Intercooler seems to be the cause its alot longer then the stock one. Will get a clip of the exhaust shortly, it sounds mean!

[adzybug]

Was home from work today so hooked up this bad boy. Also put a genuine shifter knob on there that I found in the warranty bin at work, score!

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[adzybug]

Fit a new Turbo Beanie to the vf22 today. Probably the most painful experience EVER! still picking the exhaust fibers out of my arms, but it does look cool. haha

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[adzybug]

Just received these in the mail! Cant wait to put them on this weekend! Im thinking of going up to MSR to get the car tuned up, if anyone has any other feedback or suggestions on this let me know, like who have you had yours done with and would you recommend...?

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[Josh.]

Do you have a base tune to run between fitting the injectors and getting the car tuned properly?

[allpaw4]

Agree with Josh - DO NOT put those injectors in without modifying the ECU, even if its just a base map and not a full tune. Jumping up injector sizes without telling the ECU about the change will cause it to lean out across the whole rev range, which can have disastrous (and expensive) consequences.

 

Should be a nice little weapon after the tune anyways! Very nice progression by the way.

 

Cheers,

Ben

[adzybug]

Agree with Josh - DO NOT put those injectors in without modifying the ECU, even if its just a base map and not a full tune. Jumping up injector sizes without telling the ECU about the change will cause it to lean out across the whole rev range, which can have disastrous (and expensive) consequences.

 

Should be a nice little weapon after the tune anyways! Very nice progression by the way.

 

Cheers,

Ben

 

Even if its for only one day? taking it from home to the tune? don't wanna pay twice lol

[Josh.]

I'm pretty sure it will actually run really rich and very badly.

[adzybug]

Hey guys I know I haven't posted in a while but just an update on the car.

Everything is installed and running well and I have decided to go for an upgrade on the motor.

Just waiting to hear back from the supplier but I will be putting in a 2.5 sti motor to go with the vf22 due to many issues found with the original motor.

These issues all spark from the original owner cause he never serviced the bloody thing and im left with the issues so I have deduced the costs and in the grand scheme of things from a mechanical point of view its actually going to be less stress to do an engine swap out.

I am also going to be looking to upgrade my clutch, maybe an exedy organic hd, not sure yet. And may even go for the sti gearbox upgrade (6 speed), if anyone has any thoughts on that or experiences I would appreciate the feedback.

brakes are also on the agenda so I believe that the sti brake upgrade (4 pot) is the logical option but if anyone has an alternative that they have used please share.

More to come...........

[Samwise]

Wow, you moved quick on this! I'm jealous, haha..

 

6 speed, ftw!

And yes, the STi brembos are good. Maybe if you have the money you can get a 6 pot kit? (APS, Wilwood, etc etc etc)

[adzybug]

So did some research and have purchased a new 207 forged motor. I am sacrificing torque by not going for the 257 but for what I want the 207 is definately the right choice.
Has anyone been able to purchase a gasket kit from subaru in regards to this motor? Their parts department is rather poor at locating.


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[R-Y]

Look on the net for a VRS kit. You can get genuine ones from the states for around $300. If not see Kris at rising sun. Pretty sure he does them for a good price to.


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[Scuba-Roo]

yeah email kris at rising sun subaru, he can probably help you with the 6speed and brembos too