xluben's 2011 WRX: Spec B 6 Speed and Rotated PTE 6266 - Page 64

rsutton1223 · 04-03-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

Jk. I have a 10 day old daughter! So I have a car seat back there now!

Awesome! I have that same back seat mod (just different model). Best mod on the car.

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smeerone · 04-03-2012, 09:08 AM

Ok guys @xluben is going to get anxious since we're not talking car. Back on topic

xluben · 04-03-2012, 09:13 AM

Lol.

ofspunk7 · 04-03-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

ofspunk7 is next!

Yeah, now I just need to get my car up to your speed.

I told the wife the first car seat can be one that swaps to the stroller and different cars. The 2nd seat when the kid is bigger will 100% be a racing seat.

Possible Option #1

Or maybe RED

I am home this weekend, we can always do that Plasti Dip session.

xluben · 04-03-2012, 09:42 AM

LOL @ people and "racing" baby seats. I don't plan on doing any racing with the baby in the car, so I'm just going with whatever has a good safety rating (for normal driving, haha).

I'll let you know about the Plasti Dip. I think I might just spray it on myself and have you come help with the final touches. Although my spraying skills/techniques have been known to be suspect...

nighthawk06si · 04-03-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

LOL @ people and "racing" baby seats. I don't plan on doing any racing with the baby in the car, so I'm just going with whatever has a good safety rating (for normal driving, haha).

lol I would hope not Ben!
Posted the pic as a joke considering your car beyond fast but I have no doubt you'll be the most responsible driver on the road when the baby is along for the ride.

ofspunk7 · 04-03-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

LOL @ people and "racing" baby seats. I don't plan on doing any racing with the baby in the car, so I'm just going with whatever has a good safety rating (for normal driving, haha)...

Yeah, i hear the safety thing. But the seat would 100% be for looks.

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Originally Posted by xluben

Although my spraying skills/techniques have been known to be suspect...

Light coats, makes my life way easier!

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Originally Posted by nighthawk06si

lol I would hope not Ben!
Posted the pic as a joke considering your car beyond fast but I have no doubt you'll be the most responsible driver on the road when the baby is along for the ride.

I highly doubt he will be racing with the kid in the car. And his car isn't really that fast anyways....

xluben · 04-03-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ofspunk7

Yeah, i hear the safety thing. But the seat would 100% be for looks.

Light coats, makes my life way easier!

I might try for 1 really thick coat this time...

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Originally Posted by ofspunk7

I highly doubt he will be racing with the kid in the car. And his car isn't really that fast anyways....

Na, not really.

ofspunk7 · 04-03-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

I might try for 1 really thick coat this time...

Just bust the can open with a screw driver, and dump it out on the back of the car. 1 bottle = 1 coat.

xluben · 04-03-2012, 10:30 AM

LOL. That doesn't sound like a very good idea.

Asharus · 04-03-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by xluben

I don't remember, do you have an AccessPort? I hope you're not driving around with all that untuned completely. I am glad you like the upgrades. That looks like a real solid list for anyone looking for a good set of "basic" mods to go with, I would recommend any and all of the parts listed above!

Yeah, I've had it since last year when I went Stage 1, then protuned stage 1 a few days after. Right now my tuner put the Stage2 + AEM map on it until tomorrow's dyno tune. I'm so psyched! He says he usually sets target boost around 21/22 PSI with those mods, so I'm glad I got rid of the stock BPV/TMIC. I'm sure it would've exploded, lol!

Asharus · 04-03-2012, 11:02 AM

Basic, lol. Initially I just wanted a catless invidia DP and Grimmspeed EBCS, the bare minimum for stage 2. My tuner talked me into the complete turboback + AEM intake to maximize the performance though.

Then I wanted to be safe and add some gauges, then I spoke to you regarding the TMIC/BPV, stuff just kept piling on!

I'm glad I did it though, better to just get tuned once, then to add stuff later and have to get retuned again.

I hope I don't get the mod bug after this and keep going! Like someone said, we will just vicariously mod through you, lol!

xluben · 04-03-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Asharus

Yeah, I've had it since last year when I went Stage 1, then protuned stage 1 a few days after. Right now my tuner put the Stage2 + AEM map on it until tomorrow's dyno tune. I'm so psyched! He says he usually sets target boost around 21/22 PSI with those mods, so I'm glad I got rid of the stock BPV/TMIC. I'm sure it would've exploded, lol!

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Originally Posted by Asharus

Basic, lol. Initially I just wanted a catless invidia DP and Grimmspeed EBCS, the bare minimum for stage 2. My tuner talked me into the complete turboback + AEM intake to maximize the performance though.

Then I wanted to be safe and add some gauges, then I spoke to you regarding the TMIC/BPV, stuff just kept piling on!

I'm glad I did it though, better to just get tuned once, then to add stuff later and have to get retuned again.

I hope I don't get the mod bug after this and keep going! Like someone said, we will just vicariously mod through you, lol!

That's a lot of boost for pump gas. It was definitely a good idea to to upgrade the TMIC and BPV at the same time. The cat back and the intake probably weren't completely necessary, but they should help none the less. Gauges are always a good idea. The parts you have now are a very good place to stop. It's smart to get them all on at once and do 1 tune and be done with it.

xluben · 04-03-2012, 08:20 PM

Well, I had purchased some 02-04 WRX wheels to use next winter, but now I've decided to sell them. Took some goodbye photos, lol.

Also selling some other stock parts that I didn't use in the motor swap.

Oil Pump:

Oil Cooler:

The wheels and oil cooler are pending. The oil pump is still for sale. I might be listing some other stuff soon, but a lot of the stuff I thought I had are somehow no where to be found. I think I "organized" a little too vigorously after the swap, lol.

Asharus · 04-05-2012, 09:24 AM

Got my dyno tune last night and I'm quite thrilled with the numbers. He mentioned that I'm already running out of fuel (97% duty cycle) and that I'll see at least 330 after I change out the injectors/pump. He also highly recommends E85 to get even more, and can easily swap maps if E85 is not available. I heard E85 is hard on your plugs though?

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/dynoo.jpg/

xluben · 04-05-2012, 09:40 AM

The mods you have right now are a good place to stop because they essentially max out the fuel system. If you are interested in E85, I would research on your own and make your own decision. I would not recommend doing it if you plan on swapping back and forth all the time. You'll essentially have to drain the tank before each swap or you'll be running at far from ideal conditions.

ofspunk7 · 04-05-2012, 10:11 AM

^ you can run mixed maps that would allow E85 with a bit of 93 in the tank. However, this is a less than ideal setup. I agree with Ben on this one. Go E85 and stick with it. I had to switch back 1 time for a road trip to STL. Other than that I stick to E85. Swapping gas back and forth means that you will run maps that aren't 100% tuned to what you are running... they are a guess. So every time you run a mix gas map, you could be running lean or rich, you'll never really know. It's best to tune for 1 type of gas and leave it at that. If you have to swap, retune (vs loading a generic map).

Asharus · 04-05-2012, 10:54 AM

E85 is readily available where I live, but I'd prefer sticking with pump gas. Do you think injectors/pump is a worthwhile upgrade to yield better results if sticking with pump gas? Damn mod bug...

xluben · 04-05-2012, 11:08 AM

No, I don't think so. Some will disagree, but I think you're perfectly fine stopping where you are now.

Asharus · 04-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the advice Ben!

xluben · 04-05-2012, 07:43 PM

TurboXS 50/50 Hybrid valve is on! Way quieter than the GFB. Probably due to the lack of a trumpet.

07wrx84 · 04-05-2012, 08:19 PM

Back a few pages... My boost gage idle is 22inHg

olazy · 04-05-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xluben

TurboXS 50/50 Hybrid valve is on! Way quieter than the GFB. Probably due to the lack of a trumpet.

*patiently waiting for photos and video*

xluben · 04-05-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 07wrx84

Back a few pages... My boost gage idle is 22inHg

Don't even remember that. Lol. Seems fine though.

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Originally Posted by olazy

*patiently waiting for photos and video*

Maybe later. I assure you it's much quieter than the GFB. It's way bigger that I expected too.

olazy · 04-05-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xluben

It's way bigger that I expected too.

that's what she said! ouuuuuu!

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smeerone Scooby Specialist Member#: 249068 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami, Fl. Vehicle: 2010 WRX DGM Phatbotti Tuned	Ok guys @xluben is going to get anxious since we're not talking car. Back on topic

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xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	Lol.

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xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	LOL @ people and "racing" baby seats. I don't plan on doing any racing with the baby in the car, so I'm just going with whatever has a good safety rating (for normal driving, haha). I'll let you know about the Plasti Dip. I think I might just spray it on myself and have you come help with the final touches. Although my spraying skills/techniques have been known to be suspect...

04-03-2012, 10:30 AM	#1585
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	LOL. That doesn't sound like a very good idea.

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Asharus Scooby Newbie Member#: 276300 Join Date: Mar 2011 Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited 5DR SWP Stg 2 306/328 @ 19psi	Basic, lol. Initially I just wanted a catless invidia DP and Grimmspeed EBCS, the bare minimum for stage 2. My tuner talked me into the complete turboback + AEM intake to maximize the performance though. Then I wanted to be safe and add some gauges, then I spoke to you regarding the TMIC/BPV, stuff just kept piling on! I'm glad I did it though, better to just get tuned once, then to add stuff later and have to get retuned again. I hope I don't get the mod bug after this and keep going! Like someone said, we will just vicariously mod through you, lol!

04-03-2012, 08:20 PM	#1589
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	Well, I had purchased some 02-04 WRX wheels to use next winter, but now I've decided to sell them. Took some goodbye photos, lol. Also selling some other stock parts that I didn't use in the motor swap. Oil Pump: Oil Cooler: The wheels and oil cooler are pending. The oil pump is still for sale. I might be listing some other stuff soon, but a lot of the stuff I thought I had are somehow no where to be found. I think I "organized" a little too vigorously after the swap, lol.

04-05-2012, 09:24 AM	#1590
Asharus Scooby Newbie Member#: 276300 Join Date: Mar 2011 Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited 5DR SWP Stg 2 306/328 @ 19psi	Got my dyno tune last night and I'm quite thrilled with the numbers. He mentioned that I'm already running out of fuel (97% duty cycle) and that I'll see at least 330 after I change out the injectors/pump. He also highly recommends E85 to get even more, and can easily swap maps if E85 is not available. I heard E85 is hard on your plugs though? http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/535/dynoo.jpg/

04-05-2012, 09:40 AM	#1591
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	The mods you have right now are a good place to stop because they essentially max out the fuel system. If you are interested in E85, I would research on your own and make your own decision. I would not recommend doing it if you plan on swapping back and forth all the time. You'll essentially have to drain the tank before each swap or you'll be running at far from ideal conditions.

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04-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#1593
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04-05-2012, 11:08 AM	#1594
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	No, I don't think so. Some will disagree, but I think you're perfectly fine stopping where you are now.

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