Noside's GR STI Built by IAG, Powered by BP Dom5, Finally tuned by Jorge@IAG

[doylfish]

you're right, the interior isn't really my taste, but to each his own. I do like what you did with the cf overlay on the grill and accents on the rest of the trim..that looks really good, and obviously nice job with the build, lot of power and room for a lot more still. nothing worse than spending a ton on a build and maxing yourself out powerwise and have to start basically fresh to go bigger again

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[noside]

Well its been a few months so time for another face lift. Unfortunately about 2 and a half months ago I took a truck tire to the passenger side of my INGS bumper on my STI. It took about 27 hours worth of labor but I think it came out better then new. With that being completely refinished I decided to give doing a clear bra a shot as well. I think it came out great for a first time working with the material. Also changed up a few things but only slightly.
Also got out and shot the evo as well since I've added a few small cosmetics to it. Red out third brake light, amber turn signals, RA flaps, SS antenna, carbon wrapped window trim. CBE is on order, got a great deal from the same company that makes the current TBE I have on my STI. Dual 4.5" burnt Ti Tips should look and sound much better then it is now!











As always C&C is appreciated

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Time to shed a little weight!


I would like to thank Circuit Motorsports as well for taking care of the order and keeping me up to date with the shipping. They took about 3 months to get and communication between buyer and seller was excellent despite the long time frame. I will definitely be doing business with them again when it comes to large special order items.

[KartRacer3]

.....im droooling now, thank you very much.
Cant wait to see those badboys installed!

[psupunk]

I saw your post from TCL (on vortex), which brought me here. Awesome car. Updates?!

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Originally Posted by psupunk

I saw your post from TCL (on vortex), which brought me here. Awesome car. Updates?!

I have a few its beena while since I've updated here

First off Fortune Auto Suspension.
Originally I purchased a track duty set of dreadnaught coilovers from them. I rode them out for about 11 months and finally I gave up on them. Not because of they way they performed because they never let me feeling uncomfortable in the turns. Daily driving was just not something they were made for. They were stiff as anything not my main complaint but it is the first.

Second was adjusting of the dampening. dampening adjusters were on the bottom of the struts so I would have to jack the car up raise up the suspension to get the adjuster into the adjustment hole and make my adjustments from going on to off track.

Next there are no dustboots because of the size of the front struts. The struts required cleaning and lubrication with my mileage on the street every 2-3 weeks.

So finally I called up Fortune Auto and said that where as there is nothing wrong with my suspension that I was just unhappy with my purchase. Now I was looking for a possible discount on a new set of street suspension but wow did FAC blow my mind with there response and how I was taken care of.

Dreadnaughts being a track duty coilover only came with a limited warranty. There was nothing physically broken or wrong with my coilovers but FAC offered me a free replacement with a brand new set of 510 v4's with new custom swift springs and roller bearings. Furthermore I did not have to deal with downtime with cross shipping times because FAC invited me to come down to there shop in VA being I'm only in NJ.

Anyways these guys are great to deal with, nice in person they showed me around met everyone from sales to the guys building the suspension. Went over the improvements from the previous models without me even asking. swapped suspension with them no problems. I'm off and been riding on the 510 v4's for about 3 months now happy as can be, and with new made friends at FAC!


Next no biggie but I just re did my interior from the matte red small print camo to large print glossy red camo. swapped my headunit from the old sony to a brand new Pioneer DEH-x9500bhs. I wanted bluetooth functionality which my old HU did not have and I never really get a bulky double din because I never use the monitor for anything.
Also replaced my flossy shift knob with a custom WC Lathe Werks Hybrid Piston knob with SI drive dial. I love this thing never in my mind would I have thought spending nearly $200 on a shift knob was a good idea but the copolymer it is made from is perfect never hot never cold. It makes the whole driving experience just that much better since I drive the car every day.
sorry for the poor quality picture I'll update with hi res when I get a chance I literally just did this last week.

Next my ERZ quad catback broke 3 hangers, probably because of all the increased hp and stiffened hangers. I got my money worth out of it I got my whole TBE from them at the time for $300 shipped. I got 2 years out the catback so I'm not complaining. I replaced it with a Greddy TiC Single Boom cannon which luckily enough RallySportDirect had a steal of a GB going on for like $399 shipped so I hoped right on. It fits the bill, its light, it fits perfectly I'm happy.


I hit up OCAWD,WBM the next day and also tested the car out at Evo Vs STI day at englishtown. I faired well in real world racing I edged out an FP black charged Evox GSR but was beat by .1 seconds by a gutted shop evo vii on slicks. So not to bad IMO for showing up entirely in street trim, full interior, street tires.
Theres a video from the event which I really liked seeing. You can see me launch the balls off the car right around 1:43

Street Wars: Evo vs STi | MikeK Media - YouTube

Street Wars: Evo vs STi | MikeK Media - YouTube

Next the only problem I have had with the car which I'm working on fixing right now is my power steering pump leaks and whines. I've since ordered a new P/s Pump, res, lines, and rack to have the whole system replaced. I've gotten a quote from Akuma to have the work done but I'm contemplating making an appt and making the trip to IAG to have the work done so I can get some new mapping done.
At the time I went to get tuned speed density was just released by cobb so I went with a standard MAF tune. It runs fine but it does get finicky it colder climate at low rpms she can be quite easy to stall. Also the 73mm maf is almost maxed out just at 22psi. So I was planning on having a hybrid tune done for daily driving as well as a race gas tune done on hybrid to hopefully get closer to 500awhp on stock heads and tmic.

whew I guess a good amount of things have changed but I'm mostly happy that the car is still holding up well despite my power steering issues but that is just a failed subaru part, $hit happens.

Big thanks to Rick, JJ and the IAG crew as always for doing a stellar job with the install. Sean from Vigilant Motorsports for building the best SB money can buy. 20k miles and she still runs as good as day one , doesn't burn any oil I'm running 10w30 conventional for winter with 3k mile changes.

more updates in the spring once I finally choose some wheels and get the fenders sprayed and installed along with some other choice components.