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03-30-2015, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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Gigs Bugeye STi widebody wagon
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03-30-2015, 10:21 PM | #2 |
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Wagon Addiction Begins
Fast forward to Spring of 2013 , I drove down to Columbus to look at a 2003 Wrx that a guy in his 30s was selling because his wife wanted a Forester XT for the kids. The car was perfect and ended up being my daily driver for the past two years and be a nice distraction from my medical problems.
The Night I bought it 106,000 miles and in great shape. Cobb Catted Downpipe Tuned by Turn In Concepts Koni Struts Stock Springs I added a few little things like a Wideband , Prodrive Grille , STi Genome Boost gauge ( Thanks Max ! ) Valentine 1 , 2004 STi BBS and a better radio. I was really happy with it. My father was a huge help in getting me hooked on these cars , This is his Wrx. It was also used as a Wagon should be and I even got my first adult job working as am IT minion for a huge trucking company. Yes a Subaru Wrx wagon can fit five seats inside and one on the roof. Took it on all sorts of wonderful road trips including Sno Drift 2014 ! Some idiot in a BMW overdrove his car causing an accident , It was either hit a BMW or hit a snow bank. I chose the snow bank and the car survived with little more than a dent. Dug it out and it drove me all the way back home. Last edited by Gigs90; 03-30-2015 at 10:35 PM. |
03-30-2015, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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Spring 2014 , Let the mods begin
So my poor 117,000 mile oem radiator had decided to have enough along with the upper radiator hose which I later found out had a hole in it. Conveniently I was miles from 1800 Radiators and Subaru of Grand Blanc in Flint , Michigan. I also got really lucky with having an entire case of water in the back of the wagon. It got a new radiator and hoses later that day and was running great that night.
I then snagged some JDM Sti wheels for the car The clutch decided after 130,000 miles of driving 100 miles a day to work that it had enough of life. It was slowly commiting Sodoku. Normal logical thought would be to replace the clutch , But when you used to own an STi your logic is already flawed. So I ordered a 2002 JDM STi Spec C swap kit from JDM Racing Motors USA ( J Spec Auto). It had literally everything off the car from the motor back. The CA on the end of the trans code meant that it has a front Suretrac LSD ! I am lucky to have awesome friends who would help me out with this , My friend Garret swapped his own 1998 RS2.5 with a full Version 4 STi swap. He is insanely good at swapping cars and works on a mix of German Techno and Corona. Finished Product Towards the end of 2014 I had a strut fail on me after the great storm of 2014 where half of Detroit flooded. I almost got the wagon stuck a half dozen times in 6-12 inches of water but it got me home. Replaced the strut that had failed thanks to Turn in Concepts and their insanely fast shipping. Last edited by Gigs90; 03-30-2015 at 10:49 PM. |
03-30-2015, 10:22 PM | #4 |
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How to spend $1000s on an econobox in the name of Love
Around the holidays of 2014 I realized that I did not have the optimal platform for a race car or any kind of serious high power build. But at the same time I am getting older and my tastes have changed. 21 year old Joey thought his straight piped STi was awesome , 24 year old Joey would kill 21 year old me.
I still really liked the car and really enjoyed driving it. After thinking about selling it many times I decided to just do a fun cruiser build that also could see the track a few times a year keeping the car under 350whp for reliability. Its much more fun to be driving you car than to be rebuilding it is my way of thinking. I overnighted a set of 17x8 +44 Ray's CE28n from Japan ! A friend was selling his Evo 8 Recaros that he had custom done to fit in his 2004 STi so of course I had to have them. Then things spiraled out of control RCE Tarmac 2 Gen 1 Coilovers ( KW V3) Exedy Twin Disc SD JDM Sti headlights Sometime in February a deer decided to be an ******* and run into my fender. It did not die and instead got up running away mocking me as he ran. I vowed revenge and have yet to get it. So obviously you replace the fender and get on with life. Nope you Respray the entire car and give it Chemo therapy to get rid of the cancer. Entire album here http://imgur.com/a/rhPC7 All work done by Dusty Customs in Attica , Michigan. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dusty...432377?fref=ts I then got around to finally mounting my Rays CE28n's Full album http://imgur.com/a/wJuNU Last edited by Gigs90; 03-30-2015 at 11:02 PM. |
03-30-2015, 10:22 PM | #5 |
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S204 EJ207 Saga
I have been wanting more power for years , Now I finally feel I have the driving ability to handle more power. I also have been researching motors since I had got the car and decided on doing an EJ207 swap into the car.
So in March of 2015 my friends sent me a link for an S204 motor for sale , Naturally I liquidated all my wheels and extra parts to purchase it. So here we are waiting for the motor to arrive and be installed. The trusty EJ205 has around 150,000 miles on it so far and runs wonderful while sipping on small amounts of Rotella T6 here and there. Its just a dam good car and has been wonderful to me. Last edited by Gigs90; 03-30-2015 at 11:06 PM. |
03-30-2015, 10:23 PM | #6 |
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Parts List
My website !
http://jngarage.com/ Facebook link ( Most Up to Date ) https://www.facebook.com/JNGarage My Instagram ( Warning mostly cats and Subaru's) https://instagram.com/jn_garage/ Current parts on the car Motor / Power
Suspension / Brakes / Wheel and Tire
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Parts Waiting for Installation or Coming in the near Future Motor / Power
Suspension / Brakes / Wheel and Tire
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Future Plans / Drunken 2am Thoughts
My team of Internet trolls and Cats Me (I'm Special) Garret Master Mechanic / Drunken Idiot Bruce Master Tuner and Spiritual Adviser Eric Z Patron Saint of header wrap and Turn in Concepts #1 troll My cats Richard Hammond Lead JDM box inspector and sleep depriving ******* Jeremy Clakson Clearcoat scratching enthusiast / Real Life Garfield EJ207 / S204 Videos Last edited by Gigs90; 03-31-2015 at 12:38 AM. |
03-30-2015, 10:49 PM | #7 |
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Adventures , Pictures and Stupid Car Things
I am not so great at taking pictures , Its a hobby for fun.
Being a WRC driver in the snow ( Not Kubica ) Ricer Exhaust revving AutoX ! Last edited by Gigs90; 03-30-2015 at 11:41 PM. |
03-30-2015, 11:17 PM | #8 |
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Fresh new paint makes me happy in pants. S204 motor make me lose pants.
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03-30-2015, 11:41 PM | #9 |
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03-31-2015, 12:39 AM | #10 |
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What EM are you going with?
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03-31-2015, 12:55 AM | #11 |
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03-31-2015, 01:35 AM | #12 |
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Vehicle:02 Bugeye JDM STi OBP BLACK |
Hey if you plan on selling the Cobb down pipe I'd be interested in buying it. Pm me if you want to talk about it, thanks man.
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03-31-2015, 01:37 AM | #13 |
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03-31-2015, 01:42 AM | #14 |
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I see, that's good of you. I really don't need a down pipe at the moment but I like having spares. Subscribed to your new old thread, want to see how your project turns out. Read some of what you've written here. Saw that your dad inspired you towards this cars. Hope my son also takes to them when the time comes. I've been indoctrinating him showing him Colin McCrae videos.
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03-31-2015, 01:53 AM | #15 | |
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03-31-2015, 01:57 AM | #16 |
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That is so awesome. I have two of this cars, I keep showing my son rally racing videos and telling him how easy it is to work on this cars. I tell him I'll keep them in good condition and he can take over them when the time comes. He is only 8 1/2 but he is already a car guy. Has a huge collection of hot wheels and looks up fast car videos on YouTube.
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03-31-2015, 08:51 AM | #17 |
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Great seeing the story behind this car. Seems like you know what you're doing and have some awesome parts! I can't wait to see how the car comes out with the motor and everything. When I'm in Michigan we have to meet up and I want to see this car in person! Good luck with everything!
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03-31-2015, 09:13 AM | #18 |
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Yay for feel trips
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03-31-2015, 09:22 AM | #19 |
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You'll love the 207, and wait until you mate it to the six speed. Pure sex on petrol.
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Nope Keeping it stock turbo until it requires a rebuild then maybe a 3076. But that is years away. |
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03-31-2015, 11:13 AM | #21 |
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Very nice new thread! Certainly more inspiration (and viewing pleasure) for me! I just got my RCE T2s installed last week and they are absolutely amazing! Idk what I like more, the CE28s or the EJ207, but together its sexy time. Subscribed...
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03-31-2015, 11:15 AM | #22 | |
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Coilovers have been postponed for a little while. Motor first then suspension. I'm taking it one step at a time. |
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03-31-2015, 11:18 AM | #23 |
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03-31-2015, 11:19 AM | #24 |
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03-31-2015, 11:28 AM | #25 |
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