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04-17-2012, 01:12 AM | #1 |
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I figured I should start a build journal to document the path I plan to take in modding my car. I picked up a 2012 Impreza Sport Premium in Marine Blue Pearl at the end of January. I have been lurking on this site and IWSTI for a couple of years readings and learning in hopes of getting an STi. With the cost of gas and potential engine trouble I decided NA was more economically feasible. I went to a few dealerships looking for a 2.5i Legacy but wasn't too keen on the electronic handbrake. So I found myself at Irvine Subaru with Marcelo helping me. That's how the story begins.
As you can imagine, idle hands are the devil's play ground and the urge to mod bit right away. Problem is, there isn't yet a lot available so thinking out of the box is a must. Link to pictures: http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q507/strunz490/ Mods installed: Prodrive shift knob. Freebie from the dealer. Smoked tail lights-turn signal and reverse only with VHT Nightshades Rear Bumper LED reflectors wired up to brake lights Plastidipped front grille Hella Supertones with Blue powder coated grill Rally pig sticker on drivers side mirror Full LED swap Sharkfin Antenna Custom axleback exhaust 6K HID's Blacked out head lights Custom intake tube Planned: Cobb adjustable short shifter Cobb shifter bushings Cobb/Perrin shift knob JPM Coachworks Shift boot and ebrake boot. STi front lip Side skirts H & R lowering springs Rota T2R 18 x 9.5 ET 38 in flat black Rally Armor Mud flaps UEL Headers Project KICS lugnuts Kartboy pitch stop GT Spec steering wheel Grimmspeed license plate delete STi brake swap And lastly a WRX engine swap.
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04-17-2012, 01:51 AM | #2 |
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Before Sharkfin Sharkfin installed It took about 5 weeks to get the Antenna which I have to say looks amazing. Paint is matched perfectly and install was a piece of cake. Getting the correct color for a new car took some time. Reception loss is very minimal. Last edited by italia490; 07-04-2012 at 03:46 PM. |
04-17-2012, 02:01 AM | #3 |
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Here is the exhaust setup:
Initially I disconnected the muffler and and low and behold there was an nice boxer rumble. Problem was that it droned pretty bad at highway speeds. So to remedy that I wanted to extend the exhaust further back to reduce or eliminate the drone. The exhaust is currently in the initial stages of testing. I took video of the exhaust with the muffler disconnected and then with the custom fabbed piece attached. So far, from what I can tell, the drone is has been reduced but I haven't been on the freeway yet so I won't know for sure how annoying it will be. Driving around town is fine. Raw materials Finished product....for now http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q507/strunz490/Exhaust%20Video/?action=view¤t=MOV02783.mp4Exhaust http://s1161.photobucket.com/albums/q507/strunz490/Exhaust%20Video/?action=view¤t=HDV_0230.mp4Drive by Last edited by italia490; 07-04-2012 at 03:52 PM. |
04-17-2012, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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Looks good, How hard was it to install the new antenna? also post some videos of you doing drive bys with the new exhaust setup
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04-17-2012, 11:27 AM | #5 |
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I think these have a lot of potential and I'm liking your start. And that exhaust sounds sexy
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04-17-2012, 11:43 AM | #6 | |
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I'll try and get some drive by's sometime this week. |
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04-17-2012, 11:45 AM | #7 |
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04-17-2012, 12:17 PM | #8 |
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Do you know for a fact that a WRX engine will fit in the new Impreza's?
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04-17-2012, 12:23 PM | #9 |
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04-17-2012, 12:41 PM | #10 |
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04-18-2012, 09:36 PM | #11 |
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How did you get the antenna off? Do you unscrew it or does it just pop out? I tried unscrewing but didn't want to break anything.
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04-18-2012, 11:48 PM | #12 |
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subscribed to this thread, i have the car in the same color and have been looking for ideas, so this is great, its gonna push me to spend lots of money though i think..... so far everything looks good! im liking the sharkfin
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04-19-2012, 12:20 AM | #13 |
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The antenna base is fixed to the roof of the car and the Sharkfin goes over it. The whip portion of the antenna simply unscrews. It may seem like it doesn't at first. You just have to break the threads.
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04-19-2012, 12:23 AM | #14 | |
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Thanks for the compliments. Last edited by italia490; 04-19-2012 at 12:30 AM. |
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04-19-2012, 10:44 PM | #15 |
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how is the reception with the shark fin antenna?
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04-20-2012, 12:04 AM | #16 |
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04-20-2012, 10:45 AM | #17 |
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Nice!
Subscribed!! Us MBPs gotta stick together right? I like where you are/where you're going with the car. Good luck!
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04-20-2012, 02:54 PM | #18 |
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04-20-2012, 05:27 PM | #19 |
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looks nice keep up the good work
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04-20-2012, 05:34 PM | #20 |
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Who made your LED rear reflectors? They look good man.
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04-20-2012, 06:47 PM | #21 |
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Here is the website:
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=94 |
04-23-2012, 06:55 PM | #22 | |
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04-23-2012, 07:30 PM | #23 | |
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I have looked into an aftermarket intake and have also spoken with the guys at EFI Logics and Cobb So Cal. To get the most out of installing an aftermarket setup, you should really get the car tuned. The problem here is that our cars cannot currently be tuned. Will that change....? I'd like to think so but from what I have seen most of the attention goes to the turbo models. Right now the only option would be to go with standalone engine management like MOTEC, Haltech or Megasquirt with preference towards MOTEC and Haltech. Cobb recommended MOTEC or Haltech because they have a great deal of functionality and support. With that being said the factory airbox is pretty decent and from what I can tell looks to be the same dimensionally with 08+WRX. So my plan is to throw in a drop in filter, maybe a Cosworth or Blitz dry filter. I'd stay away from the oiled ones as they tend to foul the sensors. I am going to swap out the intake tube for something custom. I just haven't decided on the material. |
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04-24-2012, 07:23 PM | #24 |
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the rally armor mudflaps are out now they emailed me yesterday! you should definetly pick them up soon. iwanna see how they are gonna look!!
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04-24-2012, 07:28 PM | #25 | |
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Keep it up man, the thing looks great, the tinted taillights are sweet. |
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