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02-28-2008, 07:49 PM | #1 |
Top Scoob 006
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Wrinkleboi's Bugeye STi. No, Srsly Top Scoob 006
Wrinkleboi's Bugeye STi. No, Srsly... Subtle aggressiveness. I've always been a fan of a slightly understated, factory look; one that often has people asking me, "did the car come with that?" I can't say why exactly, but that's what I dig. I'm a perfectionist, and I like when modifications integrate so seamlessly that you're not sure if it's a modification after all, or if its original equipment. Its not going to win many points at car shows (or NASIOC contests, ahem), but the way this car is put together is a reflection of myself and my personality, and I'm very happy with it. What you see here is a real car that gets driven... hard. I've owned my WRX since Dec. 2002 (any other cars in the contest with over 75k miles on them?) and everything I know about cars has been learned on this car. I have always done all of my own work on the car, which is something I'm very proud of.. I started by learning how to change my oil and install a manual boost controller, and as you'll read, things have progressed quite a bit over the years. My WRX has gone through many transformations, each improving on the last. As time passes I learn more, and I constantly raise the bar for myself. The state of my WRX as it sits is a prime example of where my abilities and personal expectations lie currently. As you will notice, it's a [beautiful] bugeye. But it has Brembos all around? And a crinkle red intake manifold? Hmmm***8230; that's a little different, whats going on here? Things really got stepped up this past summer, when I spent two very long, amazing, frustrating, memorable, terrible, incredible weeks performing a complete 2007 STi transplant with the help of two of my very talented friends. The swap was completed from head to toe including engine, wiring, ECU, transmission, drivetrain, and more. We combined all of our knowledge and abilities together to essentially rebuild the car from the bare shell, and it turned out great. The engine turned over without hesitation or CEL on the first try, and we were off***8230; I've since tried to maximize the potential of the engine including a polished and ceramic coated 3"/8cm FP Green turbo, APS FMIC, Perrin headers, EWG, Aquamist meth/water injection, and more***8230; Well rounded performance is the name of the game for me, and its what I've aimed to accomplish here. My priorities involve going fast--in the twisties and in a straight line--and I would never compromise my ability to drive the piss out of my car and enjoy it to the fullest on a regular basis, even if it means missing out on some mad JDM show points. This car has seen ice racing, road racing, and auto-x. Its gotten me up to the mountains a hundred times and across the country a few. I'm already planning a track day in the spring and hope to see what she can do on the drag strip as well. What can I say, I love driving my car. Some Swap Photos... (hundreds more at: http://bryantroll.com/other/stiengineswap/) Bonus Footage! Spyshot of the Bugeye STi on the way to the TST Sonic Run on 3/15/08... 2003 WRX Sedan Purchased 12/23/02 Swap Summary: 2007 STi COMPLETE Transplant (2nd 07 STi swap ever, first to be 100% complete with no CELs or other shortcuts). Only thing WRX about the car is the bugeye shell, which is clearly superior. Swap included the following from 2007 STi donor car: -Turn-Key Engine -Complete Wiring Harness -ECU -VF43 Turbo -Gauge Cluster -Steering Wheel -Auto HVAC -Center Console with E-brake handle -Steering Rack -ABS Unit and hard lines -6 Speed Transmission with longer 2nd, 3rd, 4th -R180 3.54 Rear Diff -Front and rear Axles and 5x114 Hubs -Front and Rear Brembo Brakes -Fully Functioning Auto DCCD Stock Turbo Enginuity tune by Andy at Verocious Motorsports: 331 whp / 348 ft lbs at 19 psi on 93 octane Engine Modifications 2007 STi Complete Engine Swap, outlined above, plus... APS 70mm CAI APS Turbo Inlet Pipe FP Green Turbo with 3" Polished Compressor Housing, 8cm Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Housing APS DR525 Stealth FMIC APS 50/50 Blow Off Valve TGV Deletes Hondata Phenolic Spacers Perrin Equal Length Headers, ceramic coated TurboXS Uppipe for EWG, ceramic coated TiAL 44mm External Wastegate, dumped HKS Catless Downpipe, heatwrapped Perrin Dualtube Catback Aquamist HFS-5 Water/Meth Injection Power Enterprise 800cc Injectors Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump NGK Iridium Spark Plugs, one step colder Prodrive Boost Control Solenoid GM 3 Bar MAP Sensor Cusco Turbo Heatshield Greddy Oil Catch Can Group N Engine Mounts Drivetrain Complete 2007 STi Drivetrain Swap outlined above, plus... STi Factory Short Shifter Kartboy Front Shifter Bushings Kartboy Rear Shifter Bushings Turn In Concepts Pivot Bushings Group N 6MT Transmission Mount Suspension / Brakes / Wheels Whiteline Group 4 Coilovers (5kg, 4kg) STi Aluminum Front Control Arms Eibach Rear Camber Kit Perrin 22mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar Perrin 22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar for an STi Perrin Front Endlinks STi OEM Rear Endlinks Cusco Titanium Front Strut Bar STi Replica Rear Strut Bar STi Replica Lower H Brace Turn In Concepts Fender Braces STi 4-pot Front Brembos STi Front Rotors STi 2-pot Rear Brembos STi Rear Rotors Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid Perrin Brake Master Cylinder Brace 17"x8.5" +40 Enkei RPF-1 Wheels with 235/40 Bridgestone S-03 tires (summer) 17"x8" +53 Limited STi Wheels with 225/45 Blizzak LM-25 tires (winter) -2.2 front camber, -1.7 rear camber Muteki Black Closed End Lug Nuts w/ McGard Black Wheel Locks Interior 2007 STi Gauge Cluster Defi 60mm BF Amber Boost, EGT, Oil Pressure Gauges mounted in ATI Clock Pod Innovate LC-1/XD-16 Wideband Gauge Aquamist DDS3 Gauge Autometer Instrument Bezel Pod TurboXS KnockLite STi JDM v8 Spec C Front and Rear Seats STi JDM v8 Spec C Door Cards STi Titanium Shift Knob STi Shifter Trim and Shift Boot STi DCCD Switches Airbag Warning Stickers Removed AutoSpeed OEM-Style Deadpedal Stock 05 STi Headunit Viper Upgraded Hardcore Alarm and Remote Start System Exterior EDM STi Headlights McCulloch 6000K H1 HIDs Hella Supertone Horns Mesh Fog Light Covers Tinted Sidemarkers OEM Front Lip OEM Painted Sideskirts OEM Side Strakes OEM Rear Lip Liberal Grill Kaminari Carbon Fiber Reverse Cowl Hood (painted WRB) [Wingless] JDM Subaru Rain Guards UI replica "jimtweet special" Window Spoiler Fully Debadged AutoSpeed Battery Tiedown 35% Madico/Onyx Window Tint
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03-31-2008, 01:02 PM | #2 |
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Congrats Wrinkleboi!
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03-31-2008, 03:05 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations Wrinkleboi!
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03-31-2008, 03:07 PM | #4 |
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D lost because he didnt give me special thanks for working on his car. weaksauce.
lol Congrats to you both for making it all the way. |
03-31-2008, 03:37 PM | #5 |
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^haha.
Thanks everyone, it was definately a fun contest! I do want to give a special congrats to Bryan (wrinkleboi). Your car is sick man, you deserve it. Also, thanks to all who entered, everyones car was absolutely stunning in this round, makes me wish I entered before. |
03-31-2008, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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Cool, the last 3 runner-ups were tough, and they all have very nice bugeyes. This contest really showed whos down for the bugeyes.
Im happy that Wrinkleboi won, when i first saw his car on a random thread i fell in love with it. Had to vote for him. Congrats everyone! |
03-31-2008, 05:46 PM | #7 |
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I seriously wanted to vote for all the following cars:
D Money JimTweet BruceWayne Verdugo Brainchild Customs Wrinkleboi off the top of my head and even the others were pretty amazing ...and this was the best Top Scoob competition for that reason. So basically anyone who didn't win shouldn't feel any less proud especially if you made it more than 1 round. |
03-31-2008, 07:05 PM | #8 |
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Wrinkleboi for t3h win!! Who woulda thought the least showy car would win? Haha
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03-31-2008, 07:54 PM | #9 |
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Congrats Wrinkleboi!
I voted for him because his car represented what I would do with an 02 WRX if I had one... However, this final vote was VERY close, and I hope D Money and Brainchild run again in the future |
04-01-2008, 05:52 AM | #10 |
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Congrats Wrinkleboi! Well deserved!
Not a fan of show cars, but can't deny the fabrication work that went into BC's car. |
04-01-2008, 08:58 AM | #11 |
Top Scoob 006
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thanks guys... can't believe things ended up this way but its pretty awesome. believe me, i'm the last person who expected to end up on top.
this is the only contest i've ever entered, and it means more to me to receive this kind of notoriety from the subaru community than anything like sema or hin would. definitely have to give it up to both brainchild and d money, as well as so many other nice cars that were in the contest too. i dont think any car enthusiast could really say anything bad about any of the cars that entered... it was a really clean high quality group all around... one that i was proud to be among regardless of the turnout. i know personally that after looking at brainchild's car... if i had any custom fabrication project that i needed someone to pull off, there's no doubt in my mind where i'd go. there's some serious talent at that shop... and d money... he's on the leading edge of subaru's progression in modding, inspiring tons of people who see his car. but i've got to say that what i love about his car is that he knows how to find that balance... there's beauty in moderation and he keeps it super clean. if i wanted to do slightly less racing and daily driving, and slightly more picking up jersey girls, you know my car would be just like his well i gotta run, i'm sitting in the lobby of my hotel in FL... i'm down here on a 'business' trip but i'm not working too hard, dont worry . headed to universal studios today so we'll call that my celebration for winning top scoob! thanks again to everyone who voted... like i said before i think it means a lot more to receive the notoriety from among your subaru peers than anywhere else, and this is an awesome contest. Last edited by TROLL; 04-01-2008 at 09:07 AM. |
04-01-2008, 09:05 AM | #12 |
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florida....
uber jealous. PA is sucky right now. |
04-01-2008, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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Wrinkle you and D Money should come to the UMD Meet next month... Brainchild is sponsoring so we'd have all 3 top scoob finalists in one place
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04-01-2008, 12:02 PM | #14 |
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04-01-2008, 12:27 PM | #15 |
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congrats wrinkleboi! all three of the top are of the highest caliber in all different aspects but i'm pretty damn happy you won man!
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04-01-2008, 12:49 PM | #16 |
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Congrats bryan winning against 2 other sicks cars. Dmoney you should have rocked the pink wheels. Either way 3 of the sickest bugeyes.
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04-01-2008, 12:52 PM | #17 |
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wow thoes are sexy cars
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04-01-2008, 01:07 PM | #18 |
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AWESOME! That's my boss ! haha
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04-01-2008, 08:36 PM | #19 |
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whoa d lost! wrinkle's ride is sick tho. congrats!
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04-01-2008, 11:34 PM | #20 |
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Well deserved.
Congrats. |
04-01-2008, 11:46 PM | #21 |
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i'd be lying if i said that i voted for you but i'm glad you won, cuz your car is cooler than cool.
the AUTHENTIC liberal grill is such a refreshing sight to see. |
04-02-2008, 12:14 AM | #22 |
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woops, its not 'authentic' unless i got a REALLY good deal... sorry, not trying to mislead, just never think of that since i've never seen a real one anywhere, haha.
and thanks for all the congrats... definitely could have gone any way... i think its time to treat my car to a spring detail and fresh photoshoot so i'll try to pull that off in the near future and post up the pics here... |
04-02-2008, 12:27 AM | #23 |
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04-02-2008, 12:35 AM | #24 |
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Every car I have voted in all the Top Scoobs have won so far. Wrinkleboi your car is just phenominal. It is a beast in a low-key, but classy skin.
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04-02-2008, 12:52 AM | #25 |
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omg i didnt actually think you were going to win, i figured brainchild would win because it was all riced out and had advans and what not. Thats awesome, your car was so damn clean and the fact that you did the work your self and how you made it look so clean like it came like that from the factory is waht made me vote for you, props, your car is sick
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