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View Poll Results: Top Scoob 021, Semi Final Round !! | |||
bigboy |
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15 | 5.19% |
lil jon |
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19 | 6.57% |
N'CTRL |
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61 | 21.11% |
sick EJ20 |
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74 | 25.61% |
emsmap |
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16 | 5.54% |
Yanos |
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35 | 12.11% |
Quadsbc |
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19 | 6.57% |
v7ps |
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29 | 10.03% |
Claymra |
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5 | 1.73% |
Chrisarella |
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16 | 5.54% |
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built to spill
Moderator Member#: 14145
Join Date: Jan 2002
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Puget Sound
Vehicle:02 WRX BLOD |
![]() Who has the best Bugeye in North America?
Top Scoob is extremely proud to being you our second double header, 021, Bugeyes Royale, where we intend to answer the question of who has the best Bugeye around. There are a couple of very important items to point out before we start so please read the following before entering! 021 is split into East versus West with the dividing line being the Mississippi River. Depending on which side of the line you live determines which thread you enter...super easy. You're currently reading the EAST thread fwiw. We're limiting this round to members from North America only (No Internationals this time) but if you're Military and currently stationed overseas still feel free to enter by using whatever you consider to be your hometown. Voting will be the usual two round eliminations in each thread followed by one combined East versus West showdown between the top three cars from both. Make sense? From the title you can already guess that this round is for 2002-03 Imprezas only, sedan and wagons. Your car must be a Bugeye so an 02-03 with a later model headlight conversion would be excluded. If by chance you're one of the few individuals who've converted their post 2003 Impreza to a Bugeye then come join the fun. You've earned it! As always please read the rules before entering and Good Luck to all our Bugeye owners out there. ![]() Quote:
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#2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 117384
Join Date: Jun 2006
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: The Burgh PA
Vehicle:2003 WRX sonic |
![]() My Sonic Yellow Bugeye***8230;***8230;
Purchased back in late of 2005 it was stock for quite sometime. January of 2007 I went on a short 3 month deployment to japan and that's when I started buying parts. I picked up some exterior mods( jdm roof vent, jdm grill and fog covers) and then slowly did some bolt on stuff..just intake..full exhaust Cobb AP v1. My car started getting most of its parts that you see today until I left for Iraq from January 2008 till August 2008. and ever since then, I have slowly added more and more and more to it***8230; Up until recently the car was running great and then about 3 months ago I spun a rod bearing and out came the motor and transmission. The car currently it sitting at a friends shop awaiting its turn to get a full build with all the goodies***8230; The reason i bought this car was because of potential. Plus having a rare color helped me decide on my bugeye. I wanted something that stuck out and from the moment i bought it, i knew i wanted to make it into a show and go car. i didnt know much about auto-x or road racing when i bought it..i currently do none of that..i enjoy a nice street car to get me around town and also turn heads. Here is a link to my interior work done by JPM Coachworks!!! http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2036123 Here are some pics of what that car looks like inside and out, but first the mod list BEFORE I blew the car up: Engine: - VF39 w/ external tial 38mm WG bolted to a custom Perrin Uppipe. - Cobb spec 565cc injectors - Cobb AP V2 Protune 283/287 on mustand dyno - Perrin FMIC w/ blow thru w/ tial bov - Perrin crank Pulley - Perrin catch can - Perrin Turbo Inlet - K&N Typhoon intake - GMS Radiator w/ GMS hoses - Helix 3 inch TBE - Tein hood Dampers - Optima Red Top battery - NGK AFX Wideband Drivetrain: - Exedy Orgainc Stage 1 clutch set-up - Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel - SS clutch line - Group-N transmission mount - Kartboy shifter bushings (front and rear) - TiC pink cross member bushings - 07 STI rear diff w/ 04 STI axles and read hub/knuckle/spindle assembly - Perrin Subframe & lock down system - Torque Solutions Drive shaft bushings Brakes & wheels: - Brembo brakes F&R w/ DBA 4000 slotted rotors - Hawk HPS pads - SS brake lines - Rota DPT 17x9 +42 matte bronze w/ nitto 255/40 tire - Project Kics lugs Suspension: - Tein coilovers w/ EDFC - Cusco F & R sways - Kartboy F & R End links - Gt spec front lower tie brace - Gt spec H-ladder brace - Perrin PSRS - 07 STI aluminum Control arms - Prodrive steering rack bushings Exterior: - JDM headlights retrofitted w/ S2000 HID's smoked out - JDM roof vent - JDM grill - JDM fog light covers - JDM hood scoop - Prodrive front lip - 04 tails w/ JDM mod smoked out - 20% window tint Interior: - Prodrive Cluster - Sparco steering wheel w/ NRG hub & quick release - 5 Greddy SMI JDM gauges w/ data link ATI Pod & Perrin Pod - JDM hazard button - Pioneer AVIC FT-900BT head unit - Sparco Pedals - JDM Front seats - JDM rear seat w/ pass through - 04 STI ebrake handle - STI blue carpet - JPM Coachworks A, B, Alcantara work - JPM Coachworks C pillar alcantara w/ seat belt delete - JPM Oh crap handles alcantara - JPM visors and roof vent trim wrapped with alcantara - Suede headliner - All remaining gray OEM pieces paninted w/ SEM vinyl Dye - Complete 05 center console Swap. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by bigboy; 11-30-2010 at 12:01 PM. |
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#3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 19044
Join Date: May 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: ppg/GT-k450/EJ205/
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![]() Ok. I'm not a show guy at all. Never been into it. Just a go guy. Bought this car in SoCal San Daygo on release day!!!!!!! Daily drove it from Cali to where i live now in NY. Car has never seen a a garage. Car has been driven like its meant to be. Its is now becoming a full track car, as im pulling it off the road this winter. I decided to build a 100% USDM 2.0...I allready did the hybrid. That motor wasnt built right, so i went back to 2.0. It is all USDM.
Thanks to MSPT. http://ivyleagueeast.com/2010/01/20/...t-bug-eye-o_0/ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Motor/ USDM 2.0 Bored over .20 Weisco pistons Eagle Rods ARP Studs all around Phase 2 JDM Crank ACL Race bearings 10 STi Oil pump shimed BC 272 Cams Super Tech Valves and Springs/retainers Grimm Speed PnP intake Manifold/ GrimmSpeed Spacers Gruppe-s UEL headers Perrin Big Maf 850cc Injectors Turbo XS front mount Koyo Alum Radiator and Samco hoses all around FP20G 8CM Tial 38mm gate/ Tial 50mm bov UR Upipe and dump tube Halman pro BC Invida v2 DP Greddy SP2 exhuast Perrin inlet hose Craven Speed Fuel Rails and tons of arc bling this and bling that Tranny: PPG 5pd fully loaded and built my Andrew Tech All Cusco Mounts and Billet Dog bone ACT Street Flywheel/6 puck Kart Boy goodies DSS 3' Aluminum Drive Shaft Suspension/Wheels/Brakes Blitz 18x8 BRW Profile 8/ BC Racing Coils and camber plates Volk TE37 17x7.5 Wilwood 6 Piston super lite front brakes Wilwood 4 piston super lite rear brakes Cusco F/R Sways Cusco 6 point cage with carbon bars Cusco strut bars Gt Spec Trunk Cage Gt Spec end links/f/b BC Coils/camber plate Interior/ JIC front seats <red> 04 Black WRX guards and rear seats Custom PPG painted center console AEM Gages Cusco Cage STi V7 Cluster Momo Wheel/Detach Momo Plates for floor Momo shift knob Exterior STi front lip CWest Grill Kaminari Hood Kamiari rear lip Jdm side spats Mines Rep Spolier EDM Headlights with Hidizzle There is tons more, first time doing this so i know i suck, and i know there is alot more This car did race at the two last Evo vs STi day. Best was 12.2 @ 117<---with a 2.1 60ft cause i had no clutch ![]() Thanks to my buddies who helped me do all my swaps. Dave Brown tuned this to 380/350 not bad for a lil 2.0 and a 20g THANKS TO BRANDON MERKEL FOR THE PHOTOS, And Gerry from MSPT For the building the motor and ADAM AT NO LIMIT!!!!!!!!!! you the man ivy league spot http://ivyleagueeast.com/2010/01/20/...t-bug-eye-o_0/ for some more pics and a smal write up before the build i have now Last edited by lil jon; 12-14-2010 at 01:36 PM. |
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#4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 29871
Join Date: Nov 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Long Island
Vehicle:2OO2 ~WRX~ Macadamia Metallic |
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I am the original owner of the car and have had it since January 2002. When I initially got it I built the car around auto-x so I first concentrated on suspension mods. The car eventually unfolded into what you see today. It has taken me on trips all over the east coast from Buffalo to Tennesee. I think I've built a fun all around car and I'm still very happy with the way the car feels in every aspect after 8 years. Even with all the changes the car has been through I still continue to daily drive the car in all weather conditions. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mods; Engine; VF39 TurboXS Hyperflow V2 TMIC JDM STi Pink Injectors Walrbo Fuel Pump K&N Typhoon Intake UR Uppipe Tial 38mm EWG GM Boost Control Solenoid B&B Downpipe Borla Hush Cat-Back Group N Engine Mount Hasport Pitch Mount Kartboy Exhaust Hangers Lightweight Pullies Perrin Turbo Inlet Pipe Samco I/C Hoses Samco Aux Hose set Revitilyzer Voltage Regulator EcuTEK tuned by Dave Brown/MSPT Suspension/Brakes; Hot Bits DT2 Coil Overs Cusco F&R Sway Bars MRT End Links Carbing Front Strut Bar TiC Diff Bushings Kartboy Shifter Bushings EDM 4 pot Front Brakes '06 WRX 2 Pot rear brakes/hubs Racing Brake Slotted Rotors Hawk Pads Exterior; Porsche Macadamia Metallic Paint EDM Headlights 6k HID's Prodrive Grill Lamin-X Fog Light Film JDM Spec C Roof Vent JDM STi Hood Scoop JDM STi Fenders w/ Side Signal JDM STi V2 Lip (not pictured) JDM Rain Guards (not pictured) Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk Ureshi Rear Window Spoiler JDM Side Strakes OEM Rear Lip/Diffueser OEM STi Limited Spoiler OEM '04/5 Tail Lights Hella Supertones (4) 35% Tint Wheels/Tires; 18x9 +35 Work XSA 02C 235/45/18 Vredestein Sessanta Tires Interior; JDM V8 WR Limited Seats STi Door Cards STi Carpet Prodrive Cluster (MPH) Prodrive Steering Wheel Prodrive Hub Lock Prodrive Harness NRG Tech Hub Adapter NRG V2.5 Quick Release JDM STi Aluminum Door Sills Custom Blue Suede Pillars Custom Carbon Fibre material Headliner Custom WRC Pattern Shift Pattern AVO Gauge Pod Mad Dad Gauges (not pictured) WRC Titanium Shift Knob Blitz Turbo Timer Pioneer DVD Headunit Mattjk Screen Panavise iPod Mount Last edited by N'CTRL; 12-15-2010 at 05:03 PM. |
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#5 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 105596
Join Date: Jan 2006
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Baltimore, MD
Vehicle:03 BUGEYE psm |
![]() Ok i'll give it shot, but if D enters, just delete my post please.
This is my 03 bought in nov 2002. I originally bought this as a dd then the modding started soon after and was hooked. I bought a beater so i could really start to mod and use the bug as a weekend/showcar. The car had a total of three different looks and eight sets of wheels. This is how the car sits currently and my favorite so far. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Engine -EJ25 longblock -Garrett gt35r .63 -Custom equal length header -Custon spearco intercooler -Custom intercooler pipes -860cc Helix injectors -Walbro 255 fuel pump -Perrin fuel rail -Turbosmart 38mm external wastegate -Turbo smart blow off valve -Mahle forged piston -Arp head studs -Cometic head gasket -Acl race bearing -Koyo aluminum radiator -Invidia n1 race exhaust -Custom oil catch can -Samco radiator hose -Sti motor mount -Cusco strut bar Engine Management Aem standalone Drivetrain -STI 6spd -Group N Transmission mount -Kartboy short shifter w/ front and rear stay bushing -Exedy clutch/ Exedy flywheel Suspension -Tein type flex coilover w/ edfc controller -Rce rear camber plate -Cusco front and rear sway bar -Perrin end links front and rear Exterior -Custom two tone paint -Jdm STI v2 front lip -Jdm STI hid projector headlights -Jdm STI front grille -Jdm STI carbon fiber side markers -Jdm STI fog light covers -Kaminari cabon fiber revese cowl hood -Carbon fiber trunk -Kakumei rear window spoiler -Chargespeed mirrors -Oem 3pc rear lip Interior -Bride stradia low max seats -Bride brackets/sliders -Bride custom door cards -Bride custom rear seats -Takata 4pt racing harness -Nardi 330mm deep corn steering wheel -Splash short hub -Works bell quick release -Autopower Race rollbar -Defi gauges, oil press, ext temp, boost -Defi control unit -Turbosmart eboost 2 controller -Hks turbo timer -Pioneer avh-p4200 in-dash double-din -Kicker 12'' Solo-baric L7 -Kicker amp zx 1000.1 -Kicker amp zx 650.4 -kicker rs series components Wheels, tires, brakes -Volk racing Te-37 18x9.5 +22 -Project kics neo chro lug nuts -Wilwood BBK 6 piston front and 4 piston rear -Hawk performance front and rear pads -Goodridge stainless steel brake lines Last edited by sick EJ20; 12-15-2010 at 11:36 PM. |
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#6 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 159334
Join Date: Sep 2007
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Vehicle:2002 WRX AP3,PPG, BW S256 |
![]() Here is my 2002 WRX. I bought it back in 2005. The car was in very poor condition when bought. It didn't run properly, suspension was very beaten and the body was in rough condition. With much love and determination with the car, I built it to what it is today. My most expensive parts on the car is my custom built transmission built by Andrewtech Automotive and the body molding of the lip kit and side skirts. I have alot of time, money and pride in my car and love to take it to shows and NASIOC events/meets. Alot of you know me on here from the MAIC area so here is my 2002 Subaru WRX.
![]() ![]() ![]() I have LOTS more pics that are separate photo-shoots of the car. So vote for me to see a bunch more pictures and information of my car! LOL Featured last year in Mach V's winter section. http://www.fastwrx.com/20wiphco.html Some videos: My Modlist: Engine IHI VF39 Turbocharger CSS Front Mount Intercooler Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump Modded Stock Injectors (Flow Tested 1000cc) Forge BOV/BPV UTEC Engine Management Piggyback ECU ABC Boost Control Solenoid TurboXS Catless Uppipe Bellmouth Catless Downpipe Blitz Nur Spec R Exhaust Spt Intake Samco Radiator Hoses & Auxillary hoses TurboXS Tuner Wideband Controller Oil Catchcan Kartboy Exhaust Hangers Wrapped Piping Mishimoto Radiator Group N Motor Mounts Protune by Jermaine at TurboXS Suspension 24mm Cusco Front Sway Bar 24mm Cusco Rear Sway Bar Whiteline Swaybar Bushings Whiteline Front and Rear Endlinks BC Racing Coilovers BC Racing Camber Plates and Bolts BC Pillowball Strut Tops BC Racing Damper Extenders Brakes RotorPro Slotted Rotors Hawk HPS Brake Pads Painted Calipers Exterior Wings West Front Lip C-West Side Skirts C-West Rear Lip Version 7 JDM STi Wing Projector Headlights Custom Mudflaps Painted Foglights JDM STi Scoop 18 inch gun metal REV wheels JDM Carbon Fiber Side Markers Debadged Trunk Hella Horns JDM STi Grill Auxillary Driving Highbeams New Paint!! Drivetrain SPEC Stage 2 Clutch Vivid Short Shifter Kartboy Shifter Bushings Front and Rear PPG Racing Gears (1-2 Straight Cut, 3-4 Helical Cut) ACT Light Flywheel Coated Syncros Group N Transmission Mount Kartboy Rear Subframe Outrigger Bushings - RACE TiC Subaru Rear Diff Mount Bushings - RACE TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings Kartboy Subframe Botox Bolts ICE Sony Explode HeadUnit Bostin Acoustics Mid Range Speakers Interior Carbon Fiber Gauge Cluster Carbon Fiber Trim Custom Leather Seats Autometer Boost Gauge Autometer Volt Gauge API Gauge Cluster STRI Water Temp Gauge STRI Oil Pressure Gauge STRI EGT Gauge Sparco Harness bar Last edited by emsmap; 12-04-2010 at 10:29 PM. |
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#7 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 24166
Join Date: Sep 2002
Chapter/Region:
E. Canada
Vehicle:2002 V7 STI Prodrive Edition replica |
![]() Here is my entry post.
Originally a 2002 usdm WRX, it was brought to Canada in 2004 and was right away swapped with a complete V7 STI drivetrain/powertrain, interior, suspension, etc. It was my daily driver until 2008 when I decided to make it a dedicated weekend warrior. I used to track it before that too but was still running it during winter time which I don't do anymore. I won couple of Time Attack championships in my class up here in Eastern Canada in the last years along with some AutoX championships. And by the way, my current daily driver is also a bugeye, but wagon. ![]() I am not going to list all upgraded parts but it is basically a track modified V7 STI with the steering wheel being on the left side. ![]() It now has OMP race seats, Sparco steering wheel and is about 200lbs lighter than a street STI. On to the pics now! This picture is from last year when I got 3rd place in the Rota wheels 2009 contest: ![]() This one is from one of this year Time Attack wearing the practice runs wheels and tires: ![]() And the last one is from a local AutoX wearing the race wheels and Hoosier tires: ![]() And some more: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Here is a link to a video of another local AutoX event: Ferg, let me know if it is ok for the video, if not I will edit my post, no problem! And good luck to everyone, there are sweet bugs in here! Yann Last edited by Yanos; 12-03-2010 at 10:58 AM. Reason: adding pics |
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#8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 170415
Join Date: Jan 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Not in Japan but rhd?
Vehicle:2002 Hardware store bumper clips, that is all |
![]() Well, I suppose I'll enter. Soo many baller bugeyes but I'll give it a shot. 3 years, 13 exhausts, 3 hoods, 10 sets of wheels, 4 sets of headlights, 4 front lips, 3 turbos, 4 trannys, 3 sets of brakes, 130,000+ miles, 21lbs of boost and stock motor.
Also Check out my Bugeye featured at http://www.fastwrx.com/ ![]() ![]() ![]() GO: Junior tuned 332whp/298tq APS Short ram w/K&N filter Perrin Afta Maf Gimmick turbo inlet Greddy/Trust T518z oil cooled 18g CSS FMIC Tial 50mm DW 650's Maddad v2 ceramic coated/wrapped Header Titek Up Pipe Power Agency cat less Down Pipe Perrin Dual Tube Cat back (summer) Kartboy exhaust hangers Short(thanks JNA) Walbro 255 FP Hallman MBC Wrx Radiator shroud Carbon Fiber Altinator Shroud Drivetrain: 2004 STI 6 speed swapped R180, axles, driveshaft, rear hubs***8230;the whole shebang***8230; Exity clutch Spiider DCCD Pro controler Show: STI V2 Authentic front lip STI JDM Grill STI JDM I Badge STI JDM s202 full badges (sitting in glove box) Paint Matched Side Markers JDM Smoke side repeaters STI JDM Black Headlights With S2000 Projectors, OEM Infinity Dot Legal Ballasts, 4300k Hella High beams PIAA Ion yellow foglight bulbs 2.5rs Hood/ Kaminari carbon reverse scoop Thule roof rack with faring, 2 sidearms and a ski rack OEM Painted Skirts PSM OEM Rear Strake kit OEM 3 piece rear lip Chargespeed frp brake ducts, paint matched Rally Armor UR mud flaps 04 STI Tail Lights Roof vane Spoiler with DIY Zerosports inspired 'fins' Wingless Trunk Strobes (the good ones, not the cheap autozone ones)For the FD Wheels and Tires: 17x8.5 BBS CH +30/35 f/r With Falken Azenis 255 40 r17 18x9.5 +30 Rota Torque 245 35 r18 BFG Kdw's 2004 STI Gold BBS with Bridgestone winters Stop: Prodrive 330mm BBK with Hawk hp+ pads Brembo Rear calipers Goodrich stainless braided lines ATE Super blue DOT4 Brake fluid Suspension: BC BR Coils Camber plates on all 4 corners Whiteline 24mm adj. Front sway bar Whiteline 24mm adj. Rear sway bar Whiteline Hardened Steel endlinks 2004 STI Aluminum Control Arms Superpro Control Arm bushings Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings. Whiteline Adjustable lateral links OEM Trailing arms, boxed with Group-N/Superpro Bushings Interior: Bride rep Low Max, silver back seats Black Leather door cards 2004 STI rear seats 2004 STI Steering Wheel 2004 STI Shifter Trim 2004 STI Cluster All stock gauges now RED instead of green Autometer Carbon pod 52mm Automer sportcomp boost Custom painted Satin black radio, vents and cluster surrounds Shaved cup holder symbol HKS turbo timer (needed for oil cooled turbo) Killer B Satin Black Derlin knob Prodrive 330mm Leather Steering Wheel Works Bell Hub Defi STI Genome Boost guage Extra parts 300 Ej2.2t Arp headstuds Ej257 long block 2004 sti shell 2.5i intake manifold APS DR725 fmic T3/t4 rotated turbo kit Tial 44mm ewg Time to build one of thoes motors and strap on the rotated kit! B- Last edited by Quadsbc; 11-07-2010 at 04:58 PM. |
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#9 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 197450
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New Milford, CT
Vehicle:2003 wrx-grapejelly WFC #309 |
![]() Hey guys, I'm Vlad and I drive a carbon bronze pearl 03 wrx.. daily driven on the sh!$tty roads of CT. I bought this car from Kevin in May '10, became good friends now even though he lives like 1500 miles away lol. I was thrilled to purchase his car and had to sell my '99 swapped GC that was also my pride and joy. But I wanted something newer and to spend my money on something different. Since I've gotten it I haven't been able to do a lot to the car since I was unemployed for half the summer and now I'm a full time student at UConn so all my money that I get now goes towards gas and what not. Anyways, there were a few things that I had to replace for the car.. my radiator decided to go on the way to WBM so I bought myself a Mishimoto radiator as soon as I got home, all four coilovers blew lol so I bought brand new BC BR's coilovers and just recently got them on finally. I also got some extra goodies such as JDM rainguards, Ureshi window spoiler, STi V2 lip so I could go lower, and other little things. I was planning on upgrading the performance, but I really don't know anymore at this point, just want to keep it clean and simple. I do have a lot more planned for the car in the future however!
Here is the current mod list: Exterior: - Custom carbon bronze pearl paint (acura TL-S special edition color) - antenna shaved, entire rear trunk shaved (wing & key holes) - front fenders rolled and rear fenders rolled and slightly pulled then professionally reshaped - EDM STi projector headlights w/kaixen 6000k HIDs - JDM sti grille with pillar deleted - JDM 02/03 STi hoodscoop - Chargespeed CF brake ducts - Greddy front lip - STi v2 lip (about to replace the Greddy lip) - Chargespeed v2 sides - OEM rear 3pc diffuser - 32% carbon ceramic tint - JDM rainguards - Ureshi window spoiler Interior: - Alpine IVA w203 double din dvd player - jdm s202 hazard button - STi short throw - Momo shift knob - Omoni boost gauge Suspension/Wheels: - BC BR coilovers with front/rear camber plates + rear extenders - Whiteline 24-26mm adj front sway - 18 x 9" +35 Rota G-force - purple deevo racing lugs - 245/35 bridgestone potenza re760s Brakes: - DBA 4000 series slotted rotors - Hawk HPS pads Engine: - Prodrive PPP3/ecutek engine management - Prodrive turbo inlet - Prodrive divorced wastegate DP (w/hi-flow cat) - Prodrive catless flex uppipe - Invidia n1 catback (straight-piped) - Mishimoto Aluminum radiator First pic is the most recent with a lower drop than the others: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() - Vlad Last edited by v7ps; 12-04-2010 at 03:16 AM. |
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#10 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 83167
Join Date: Mar 2005
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Columbia, SC
Vehicle:2002 Wrx MBP |
![]() I was not sure if I wanted to enter at first but who cares, I am proud of my car! I know there are a lot of cars that have been entered/ will be entered in this Top Scoob that have a lot more done to them but hey, I love this car and wanted to put it in here anyway
![]() I have had my 2002 WRX since FEB of 2005 and am the 2nd owner. I have always loved the Subaru WRX since I first learned about them. I was fascinated by the uncanny looks, and the turbo/awd platform. When I got the car I was young, and pretty stupid. I took good care except for basically bolting on cheap parts at it because I thought modding was cool... Back then I wanted to be slammed, and if that meant getting 200$ coil sleeves for my stock shocks that was fine with me ![]() Then thankfully some things changed. During college my lurking here on the forum became more of an educational experience and I began to think about where I wanted my car to go. I would spend hours reading tech forums and looking for answers to my questions. This meant for me ditching the cheap suspension I was on, the cheap wheels, etc etc.... After graduating college I was able to get off on the right track with my car thanks to a good full time job. My goal was to build it up well without spending an extreme amount of money... As the car sits now it is in my opinion a great example of what a simple, clean WRX should be. As the 02-03 WRX has become less and less expensive because of its older age the sight of a riced out or poorly maintained/modified WRX is unfourtanetly becoming more and more frequent. I hate this fact and made it my goal to try and stay on the other side of the spectrum with my car. I want it to always have a clean look with some parts that allow for a head turn or two as I drive down the road. This car is not anywhere close to the most expensive build out there and never will be, but for me its just a GREAT street machine. My goals were to improve the cosmetics, handling, braking, and power on subtle to moderate levels. I wanted to modify it just enough to let you know that the car is far from stock but not so much that it cuts down on reliability, comfort, etc. I have many more plans for it but here is how it stands now. I hope you like it and vote for me ![]() ![]() 4925438008_44ebfec0cf_b copy by ClayMarra, on Flickr ![]() WRX by ClayMarra, on Flickr ![]() wrxrollsweb72 by ClayMarra, on Flickr Modifications: Performance/engine bay -VF43 turbo -Helix catless down-pipe -Helix catless up-pipe -Helix cat-back -Mishimoto aluminum radiator -Cobb SF Intake -STI TMIC -COBB turbo heat shield -Perrin turbo inlet hose -Warlboro 255 -STI 560cc injectors -SPT raidiator shroud -COBB accessport v2 (protune from Epic Motorsports-284whp/274wtq @20psi) Exterior -'Koji' style headlights -3 pc. aftermarket grille -Painted side skirts -V7 JDM Hoodscoop -15% tint -GT SPEC fog light covers -Prodrive replica front lip -06-07 v-limited replica front lip -Rally Armor UR mudflaps (not in photos) Interior -OEM carbon fiber trim -05 Legacy GT shift knob -2006/7 STi front and rear seats -2004 STi door cards -2004 STi shifter trim -Prosport gauges (boost, oil press, oil temp) Suspension/Drivetrain -Tockico D-Specs -Prodrive Blues -JDM V7 Tophats -Whiteline steering rack bushings -17X8 OZ Ultraleggeras -235/40/17 Hankook Ventus Rs-2 -Kartboy short shifter -TIC shifter bushings -Ebay front/rear strut tower bars -Helix rear sway bar -Kartboy Endlinks -Whiteline 22mm rear swaybar bushings. -05 wrx swaybar mounts -24mm Whiteline front swaybar -Clay |
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#11 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 35584
Join Date: Apr 2003
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: www.chrisarella.com
Vehicle:1965 FFR Roadster Coyote + TR-6060 |
![]() I hope I'm not too late for the party? Time to step up and represent the wagons. I hope I can hang with this crowd.
![]() 2003 Sonic Yellow WRX/STI Wagon The History I've been working on this car for a very long time, modded stuff, changed direction and remodded, and learned a lot. I had entered this car in the original battle of the wagonistas almost two years ago where I was rated 3rd overall. Here is a link to the original writeup if you want to read about the cars history and where it was in it's life-cycle back then: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...8&postcount=10 The Latest After losing 2 motors and a few different turbo setups I decided no more messing around... time to start fresh and do it right. I threw in a new RAW Performance track series motor, had them do some custom head work including cams and upgraded valvetrain, and upgraded/modded the oil pump and pickup. I also went with a full custom and built oil cooling system that would withstand desert racing temps. Then last minute I chose to do a full JDM 6-speed swap. To round it all out I chose an ATP Garrett GT3076 turbo. After the breaking and tune it put down 392whp / 400wtq. This thing rips. What's Left? At this point, nothing. I have to say it has been extremely stressful getting it to where it is today but I smile ever day I walk out to my car and see it still there. I have never owned a car that brought me this much joy. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() MORE PHOTOS AND DETAILED HISTORY HERE. POWER 392 whp / 400 wtq Modifications PERFORMANCE Stage 4 RAW Performance Track Series 2.5L: - 2.5 Liter STi semi-closed deck case - Modified forged EJ257 crankshaft - High Performance Main & Rod Bearings - Pauter 4340 Chrome-Moly Forged Rods - CP Forged Pistons w/ Moly Coated Skirts - High Performance Piston Rings - Fully Balanced & Blueprinted - 8,500 Rev Limit RAW Performance Track Series heads: - Brian Crower Satge 2 Cams 272/272 - surfacing - porting work - oversized valves - 3-angle intake & radius exhaust valve job - performance valve springs - titanium retainers, keepers - Subaru valve stem seals JDM STI v7 6-spd transmission - ACT Street clutch with HD Pressure Plate - ACT XACT Prolite Flywheel - Kartboy short shifter ATP Garrent GT3076 Turbo Cobb Accessport2 Apex-i AVC-R Electronic Boost Controller + Hallman Manual Boost Controller Perrin equal length headers TurboXS 4" Downpipe TurboXS Midpipe TurboXS Racepipe Turbo XS axleback GrimmSpeed Ported Intake Manifold GrimmSpeed TGV deletes WBR500 Front Mount Intercooler Black Powdercoated Intercooler pipes SPT short-ram intake Perrin turbo inlet Perrin Crank Pulley Power Enterprises Timing Belt STI Group N Motor Mounts STI Group N Pitch Mount STI Group N Tranny mount DeatschWerks 800cc injectors Walbro 255lph fuel pump NGK Iridium spark plugs -stock temp Samco Silicone hoses Koyo Radiator Crucial Racing thermostat Forge Motosports aluminum power steering tank Forge Motosports Coolant Header Tank Weapon-R aluminum hybrid coolant/washer tank Custom Oil Cooler - B&M Hi-Tek SuperCooler with Fan - Russell ProClassic braided hoses - Earl's Performance Ano-Tuff Swivel-Seal Hose Ends STI IC water sprayer kit HANDLING Bilstein Pss9 Coilovers 08 STI/Enkei Wheels and Toyo Proxes 4 225/45/17 JDM STI wagon lower control arms FHI 4-pot front calipers FHI 2-pot Rear Brake Calipers DBA 4000 slotted rear rotors DBA 5000 slotted 2pc rotors Goodridge SS Brake Lines Hawk HP+ Brake Pads Kartboy 2-pot RearBrake Bracket Whiteline 22/24mm adj front swaybar Whiteline 22/24/27mm adj rear swaybar Whiteline front strut tower bar Whiteline rear strut tower bar Whiteline quick-release skewers Whiteline camber plates Whiteline Roll Center Kit Noltec front endlinks Perrin rear endlinks Motul 600 Dot4 brake fluid Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex kit - front control arm bushings - rear trailing arm bushings - shifter bushings bushings Alignment: -2.25 deg front camber -1.0 deg rear camber EXTERIOR Smoked JDM headlights modded by LightWerkz - s2000 HID projectors - OEM Gen 2 Matsu****a Ballasts - Phillips D2S Bulbs - Custom Wiring Harness - Chrome Amber Blinkers - 5 LED Indicator Bulbs EDM/JDM STI Wagon Front lip JDM STI Front Grille JDM STI Blue Impreza "I" Badge VIS CWII Carbon Fiber Hood painted sonic yellow Painted Side skirts Painted Mirror Pillars Aerosync mudguards Prodrive Driving Lights with 55w PIAA Yellow Ion Bulbs OEM Sedan 3-piece rear lip NRG polished stainless hood struts JDM rear Impreza badge (red trim) JDM rear WRX badge (red trim) JDM rear STI Type RA badge STI carbon fiber corner markers Hella Supertones (118db) run in parallel to the OEM horns... insane! Extreme white LED reverse lights Extreme white LED license plate lights Rolled rear fenders Debadged Derailed 20% Tint INTERIOR STI front seats STI center console STI aluminum shifter trim All Black Plasti-Dip Trim trim Sparco Harness Bar Sparco 4-pt racing Harnesses Sparco shoulder pads Spec C shift knob (removed) ARC Ti Ball shifter Autometer gauge cluster bezel pod Defi Blue Racer boost gauge Defi Blue Racer oil pressure gauge Defi Blue Racer EGT gauge Defi Blue Racer water temp gauge Defi Blue Racer volt gauge ATI pod with blue face trim 2004 STI Gauge Cluster w/ Blue LED mod 2007 Factory STI Limited Stereo - Sirius Satellite and AUX jack - Blue LED mod Blue LED stereo mod Blue LED HVAC mod Blue LED cruise control button Blue LED fog light switch JDM Red Hazard Button High-back racing kids seat Auto dimming compass mirror Special Thanks Dave & Gerry @ MSPT for all of the hard work and patience, Ron at RAW Performance for the custom motor and head work, all of my buddies who have helped and supported me over the years from NASIOC, the Long Island Subaru Club (LISC) , and Subaru Queens Crew (SQC), Rick @ RavSpec, Clark Turner for killing my ej205 on the dyno( ...I'm glad it happened, the car is in a better place because of it), Caesar & Cory at LightWerkz for the headlights, blue STI cluster and stereo mods, Ken @ KNS Brakes, Bryan @ JNJ Associates, David Kearney @ OAKOS Automotive, my father-in-law Tony for the hours in the driveway working on my car, and everyone at Ultimate Collision for the body work. Most importantly I want to thank my wife for her patience and understanding over the years. I know you wish I didn't spend so much time and money on it and more on you. I appreciate you not giving more **** for it. Last edited by chrisarella; 12-21-2010 at 02:44 PM. Reason: updated mods |
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built to spill
Moderator Member#: 14145
Join Date: Jan 2002
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Puget Sound
Vehicle:02 WRX BLOD |
![]() hey sorry for the delay here guys...bad combination of Holiday weekend and the release of GT5 has kept me thoroughly distracted
![]() We're more or less ready to go...but I need Chilson0602 to pick one of his two Bugeyes to enter. If he doesn't by days end I'll pick one for him...wagon simply because those gold five spokes are beyond sexy on a white wagon. So thanks for being super patient, thanks for all the awesome entries, and hang tight a few more hours and we'll get the first round going! ![]() |
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#13 |
built to spill
Moderator Member#: 14145
Join Date: Jan 2002
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Puget Sound
Vehicle:02 WRX BLOD |
![]() So let's get that vote out...Round One is off and running!
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#14 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 134516
Join Date: Dec 2006
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Ny
Vehicle:o2 WRX BlankitaRIP o6 STi Blanca |
![]() Voted, and you spelled N'CTRL wrong Fergy.
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#15 |
built to spill
Moderator Member#: 14145
Join Date: Jan 2002
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Puget Sound
Vehicle:02 WRX BLOD |
![]() thanks! can't read my own handwriting as usual
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#16 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 94879
Join Date: Aug 2005
Chapter/Region:
NWIC
Location: Ravensdale WA
Vehicle:2006 Forester XT 2003 WRX |
![]() MrSlowbaru, always wondered what CGM would look like on a bugeye. You have my vote!
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#17 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 19044
Join Date: May 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: ppg/GT-k450/EJ205/
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![]() yay i got one vote from someone i dont know!!!!! I won in my eyes. yay
and thanks erol for your support buddy. bug eye mafia brother and voting for your self is lame. Show the love for another person. Last edited by lil jon; 11-30-2010 at 04:02 PM. |
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#18 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 19044
Join Date: May 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: ppg/GT-k450/EJ205/
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#19 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 159334
Join Date: Sep 2007
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Vehicle:2002 WRX AP3,PPG, BW S256 |
![]() OMG! Wow, I cannot believe I am doing so well. Thank you all that have voted for my car. She appreciate its!
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#20 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 170415
Join Date: Jan 2008
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Not in Japan but rhd?
Vehicle:2002 Hardware store bumper clips, that is all |
![]() Voted!
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#21 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 19044
Join Date: May 2002
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: ppg/GT-k450/EJ205/
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![]() Rad, i made more votes then i thought hahahah because Slowbaru and N'Ctrl are my uber close hommies. We have the same friends/tuner hahahahah
Good luck guys. Team Long Island!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <well really a cali kid> |
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#22 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 131909
Join Date: Nov 2006
Chapter/Region:
International
Location: Hawaii
Vehicle:92 WRX GC8 RHD LowerClassMen |
![]() sick ej20 got my vote.. hard choice east coast has some nice bugeyes
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#23 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 201269
Join Date: Jan 2009
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: RI
Vehicle:2009 Foz Silver |
![]() Placed my vote. So many sick Bugeyes in here, good luck to everyone.
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#24 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 147943
Join Date: May 2007
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Mid SC + your local army base
Vehicle:2004 Sti 2.5 XTR'd 372whp, Stock block 1yr+ |
![]() Sweet Jesus I forgot how beast Robbies Bugeye is......
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#25 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 159279
Join Date: Sep 2007
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Reno, NV
Vehicle:2002 E-85 HTA86 WRX UNRIVALED PERFORMANCE |
![]() wish i wouldve seen this a few days ago! but sick ej20.. you have a sweet bugeye.. you got my vote! good work man!
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