Local Setups? What do you have?

[ProdigyScooby]

Hey Guys, im fairly new to NASIOC, I have a black 06 WRX I bought a month ago. Im still looking into this car and learning more each time I log on here... and Im looking to do some upgrades in the future... but... would like to see what locals have for thier setups?

Maybe one day to meet up and I can see the power gains you guys have to relate to what i ACTUALLY want and will be happy with...

So, anyone? What do you have for your current setup?

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[racingfish]

2005 LGT wagon: swaybars, jdm squash

[Evil Imports]

I have a few things done




Mod list
Exterior:
Dupont Hot Hues Amazing Grape Paint
Violet,red and gold Pearl Flames
Ghost Skulls airbrushed in all door jams
Sti Spec C Roof Vent
V-Limited Lip
Replica STI carbon fiber wing
Supra 3rd Brake light cut into Trunk lid
Hood Vent
WRX Side Skirts
OEM side Strikes
03 Tail lights
03 Rear Bumper
OEM 02-03 OEM Rear lip
S2K Retrofit Headlights (done by lightwerkz)
Hella Supertones

Interior:
04 WRX seats Front and rear
Katskinz Red Leather with Black suede inserts
Full interior done in blood red (Everything)
Black suede headliner/sun visors/rear deck/door inserts
WRX black carpet
Defi BF Boost/EGT/Fuel Pressure Gauges

Audio:
2 Kicker 8L7 Subs (Mounted between rear seats)
JL Audio 500/1 (Custom Welded Amp Racks so amps are floating)
JL Audio 300/4
Raised floor with Subaru Logo (black suede floor)
JL Audio 6.5" Components (XR650CSi)
Viper 2 way alarm w/Remote start
Immobilizer System

Drivetrain:
Exedy Twin plate clutch
Kartboy Shifter with front and rear bushings
Helix Coilovers
Cobb 25mm Sway Bars F&R (powder coated pink)
Kartboy Endlinks F&R
TIC Rear Diff mount bushings
Group N lateral link bushings
Group N trailing arm bushings
Group N Trans Mount
Agency Power Pitch Stop
Perrin P.S.R.S

Wheels
OEM BBS Powdercoated Purple/Red

Engine:
CP pistons
Helix Rods
ACL Main/Rod Bearings
Supertech valves
Supertech dual valve springs/ TI retainers
Kelford 272 Cams
Ported Heads
Turbo XS Rotated Turbo kit
Turbonetics GT-K 550 Turbo
Tial 44mm EWG
JDM 12mm Oil Pump
Air/Oil Separator
Gates Timing Belt
Gates AC/ALT belts
Ported TGVs
Ported Intake Manifold
Turbo XS Exhaust
Ported Exhaust Manifold
G/S Crossover Pipe
Cobb Accessport V2
Turbo XS UTEC
Group N Motor mounts
Turbo XS BOV
Turbo XS FMIC
ARC Pully Cover
STI Radiator hoses

Fuel:
Dual in-tank walbros
Turbo XS Fuel Rails
D/W 850cc top feed Injectors
Aeromoitve FPR

[ProdigyScooby]

oooo la la ^^^ lol.

i guess i should been more specific...

MODS LIST:

1.)
2.)
3.)

etc etc etc...

[WgnWheel]

i have a big wing.

[ProdigyScooby]

Originally Posted by WgnWheel

i have a big wing.

[ProdigyScooby]

shweet list Evil, looks great

[hklatte]

Now start to do some autox while your car is still stock.

If I had to start all over again, I would start my mod list by upgrading the suspension.

For some cheap power though, Cobb AP is a good and easy way to go.

[John2.5RS]

Originally Posted by WgnWheel

i have a big wing.

I have a small wing.

but I also have a Titanium exhaust.

[SaabaruMike]

Originally Posted by hklatte

Now start to do some autox while your car is still stock.

If I had to start all over again, I would start my mod list by upgrading the suspension.

For some cheap power though, Cobb AP is a good and easy way to go.

There are some great tuners in the valley that will do a fantastic custom tune using open source software for much less than a Cobb AP. I personally used blkscooby and am very happy.

My mods are:
SRS UP and TBE.
Modded airbox with green filter.
Gimmick Motorsports after MAF hose and turbo inlet hose.
TD04 with lightly ported hot side.
GM 3 port boost solenoid.
Tune by blkscooby
TB coolant bypass.
Modded OEM bypass valve.
USDM STi springs.
20mm RSB.
Brembo Sport rotors.
Goodridge SS lines.
Hawk HPS pads.
17X7.5 Rota Torques

Soon to come:
SSAC TMIC.
Perrin Silicon Y hose.

I'm pretty cheap when it comes to modding my car. Even with the future mods I'll still only have about $1200 invested in mods.

[kpluiten]

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Originally Posted by hklatte

Now start to do some autox while your car is still stock.

If I had to start all over again, I would start my mod list by upgrading the suspension.

For some cheap power though, Cobb AP is a good and easy way to go.

No, skip the Cobb AP. Save yourself about 500 bucks and spend 200 on a good open source protune. MarkJonesTuning...

[hklatte]

Wingz performance is one of good local open source tuners.

[shemoves]

Welcome. There are regular meets throughout the valley so you can actually meet some of us. The best thing you can do without going crazy is just a full exhaust and a tune. After that (or even before that), I'd suggest some good basic mods to improve handling and braking. Sway bars, springs/struts, stainless steel brake lines, brake pads, and brake fluid are some good starting points.

Don't spend thousands on a turbo kit and be on the stock suspension and tires.

My setup:

Go

Cobb AP/ST (maps from DC and Trav)
Worx Tuning Catted/Coated Divorced Wastegate DP
JIC Titanium CBE
1-Step Colder Spark Plugs (ordered)
FAT TGV Deletes
APS 65mm CAI
Ported/Polished Throttle Body

~probably around 250 to 300 whp depending on fuel/map

Stop

Goodridge SS lines
Hawk HPS/Ferodo DS2500 pads
Motul RBF600 fluid
Cusco Master Cylinder Brace

Turn

Prodrive Springs
RPM Subframe Rreplacement
Cusco F/R Strut Tower Braces
Progress F/R Sway Bars
Poltec Front Endlinks
Perrin Rear Endlinks

Misc

Defi BF Gauges (boost, oil temp, oil press, water temp)
Zeitronix WBO2
TurboXS Knocklite
Scroth Quick Fit Harnesses
Grounding Kit
Wal-Mart Lawn and Garden Battery (mad weight reduction...yo)
Seibon CF Trunk (wingless)
Ravspec CF V-Limited Replica Front Lip (Cracked )

[ProdigyScooby]

Yea, i heard MarkJonesTuning does some great work... i checked out their website a couple days ago too, and a dyno sheet of a local here and was pretty impressive

[ProdigyScooby]

thanks for the invite shemoves thats a great list of mods you have there

[EviL Performance]

Originally Posted by SaabaruMike

There are some great tuners in the valley that will do a fantastic custom tune using open source software for much less than a Cobb AP. I personally used blkscooby and am very happy.

Originally Posted by hklatte

Wingz performance is one of good local open source tuners.

Or you can use someone who supports the forum (or is supported by a vendor), because without vendors, there wouldn't be a fourm to post on

Tuning Services

If you need anything for your car, Just ask, I will do my best to give the best price I can on anything I can get

[cronic]

Originally Posted by EviL Performance

Or you can use someone who supports the forum (or is supported by a vendor), because without vendors, there wouldn't be a fourm to post on

Do you know how much revenue a forum like this generates with no added vendors?

Also to clarify, are you just using your vendor status to "subcontract" a tune, to a non vendor?

Just wondering.

[kpluiten]

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Come to the San Tan meet. Mark is always out with us. He can also be found in the San Tan thread a lot (brocksdad).

Engine:
Stock TD04
Stage 2 open source tune by Wingz
Tial 38mm EWG w/ Grimmspeed uppipe
eBay catless downpipe
Craptastic craigslist exhaust
SPT short ram and heat shield
One step colder plugs (might screw me when I go e85)
MRT big TMIC (not installed yet)
BPM Inlet (not installed yet)
Ported TGV's (in the works)

Interior:
Jazzy Engineering AUX input system
Maddad boost and egt gauge modded to dim with factory dimmer
Autometer surround
LED interior lights

Suspension:
RCE wagon springs
Tokico D-spec struts
Group N top hats
Cusco 24mm adjustable RSB
Kartboy Rear Endlings
Hotchkis 25mm hallow FSB
Hotchkis front endlinks
STI replica rear strut tower bar

Brakes:
Carbotech Bobcat Pads
Superblue Fluid
Stainless lines
Speed bleeders

Other:
Trailer hitch and bike rack (badass setup)
Removed roof rails
Custom dented door panels
Smashed rear window with rattling glass in door (Trick as hell)

[EviL Performance]

Originally Posted by cronic

Do you know how much revenue a forum like this generates with no added vendors?

Also to clarify, are you just using your vendor status to "subcontract" a tune, to a non vendor?

Just wondering.

Can you please tell me how much with no vendors?? i am sure you can't because every forum has supporting vendors

Also, Markjonestuning is part of EviL Performance, so there is no "subcontract" to a non vendor,

I am sure there is a reason you ask that, so please let me know why you are "just wondering"

[hklatte]

^+1 on Wingz

How do you like your Hotchkis FSB and front end links? Fitting good to your wagon? I am thinking to up size my FSB.

Originally Posted by kpluiten

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Come to the San Tan meet. Mark is always out with us. He can also be found in the San Tan thread a lot (brocksdad).

Engine:
Stock TD04
Stage 2 open source tune by Wingz
Tial 38mm EWG w/ Grimmspeed uppipe
eBay catless downpipe
Craptastic craigslist exhaust
SPT short ram and heat shield
One step colder plugs (might screw me when I go e85)
MRT big TMIC (not installed yet)
BPM Inlet (not installed yet)
Ported TGV's (in the works)

Interior:
Jazzy Engineering AUX input system
Maddad boost and egt gauge modded to dim with factory dimmer
Autometer surround
LED interior lights

Suspension:
RCE wagon springs
Tokico D-spec struts
Group N top hats
Cusco 24mm adjustable RSB
Kartboy Rear Endlings
Hotchkis 25mm hallow FSB
Hotchkis front endlinks
STI replica rear strut tower bar

Brakes:
Carbotech Bobcat Pads
Superblue Fluid
Stainless lines
Speed bleeders

Other:
Trailer hitch and bike rack (badass setup)
Removed roof rails
Custom dented door panels
Smashed rear window with rattling glass in door (Trick as hell)

[cronic]

Originally Posted by EviL Performance

Can you please tell me how much with no vendors?? i am sure you can't because every forum has supporting vendors

Also, Markjonestuning is part of EviL Performance, so there is no "subcontract" to a non vendor,

There are other ways to make money, then with direct vendors, especially on a forum with this sort of page rank, and traffic.. I obviously can't give you an exact figure, but i can tell you it can make revenue.. Vendors are a nice bonus, indeed.

I am sure there is a reason you ask that, so please let me know why you are "just wondering"

Ya, my reason was i was just wondering..lol If i knew your situation, i wouldn't have asked for clarification.

Does there have to be some sort of conspiracy theory?

[EviL Performance]

Originally Posted by cronic

Ya, my reason was i was just wondering..lol If i knew your situation, i wouldn't have asked for clarification.

Does there have to be some sort of conspiracy theory?

just seemed like thats how you were making it, its cool

[kpluiten]

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Originally Posted by hklatte

^+1 on Wingz

How do you like your Hotchkis FSB and front end links? Fitting good to your wagon? I am thinking to up size my FSB.

The hotchkis FSB is a quality piece and I was suprised by how light the hollow bar actually is. The end links are also nice and have fittings so they cam be easily greased. So far (it's been a few hundred miles) the setup is tight and noise free. From the Hotchkis website, they seem to be very expensive, but I got them NIB, but second-hand. Like I said, they seem to be a very quality setup. I would recommend them for sure. And they did a good job brinking the neutrality back to my wagon's handling.

[vividwrx13]

2005 STi

mod list:

tgv delete
Ecutek tune almost 90k miles on the motor
[16psi tuned on the safe side for the hot weather coming 10range afr's, 91oct]

260awhp
264awtq

i just put a drop in filter and gpmoto snorkul so i would guess add 5-10whp give or take

[racingfish]

i forgot i also have a pig sticker.