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> Out with the old and in with the Roo, Out with the 4 and in with the 6!
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post Nov 29 2015, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(A&P Mech @ Nov 29 2015, 07:21 PM) *

"Good enough for awhile" lol I totally understand!

I got some time to goof off in the garage today. I figured it was time to mount my Stinger ECU. Up until today it was just laying in the rear trunk. The reason it hasn't been permanently mounted is when I got my Stinger it didn't come with anyway to mount it. After a little time at the mill *presto* mounting bracket.





OOH! I need one of those. Want to make me a pair for mine? I'll gladly pay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 30 2015, 06:42 AM
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I could probably do that. They are not perfect, I made them from some scrap that I had laying around.
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:07 PM
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QUOTE(A&P Mech @ Nov 29 2015, 07:21 PM) *

"Good enough for awhile" lol I totally understand!

I got some time to goof off in the garage today. I figured it was time to mount my Stinger ECU. Up until today it was just laying in the rear trunk. The reason it hasn't been permanently mounted is when I got my Stinger it didn't come with anyway to mount it. After a little time at the mill *presto* mounting bracket.





Great, now you voided the warranty, hahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:37 PM
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No "void warranty" label was harmed in the assembly of this part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post Nov 30 2015, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(A&P Mech @ Nov 30 2015, 04:42 AM) *

I could probably do that. They are not perfect, I made them from some scrap that I had laying around.

No pressure bud. If you have the time & materials cool. If not I'll put something together. Although my current mount with zip ties are really high tech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Dec 5 2015, 09:20 AM
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I decided on a set of wheels for my little red car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I really dig them. I need to find some center caps for them. I wrapped them with a new set of Goodyear eagle A/S 195-65-R15. I ordered a complete set of Boge shocks and struts from PMB. I should have them very soon. I am pairing them with a stock front swaybar and 140# springs. I hope the current body roll will be history very soon. I was looking for a bit stiffer ride but nothing abusive. We will see how that works out. I plan on dropping the front end once I get the new strut inserts installed.

My current transmission is out of a 95 legacy and there is something wrong with the shifting mechanism. The gears are very hard to find. 5th gear takes some fiddling to find. Ross am I spent some time trying to adjust the problem away with no success. We think there is something wrong with the guts of the tranny. We are heading to the Pick-and-Pull tomorrow to harvest a new 5MT. I am going to try and find a 2000-2003 tranny.

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post Dec 5 2015, 10:42 AM
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post Dec 5 2015, 11:53 AM
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I am running the same wheels and same size tires. I removed my rear sway bar cause my car felt uncontrollable with it and removing seemed like an improvement. but my car needs a 4 wheel alignment and my tires sidewalls seem real soft. curious to hear how well you car handles. i'd do the alignment but $250 is holding me back but this is the cheapest quote I got (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I plan on going real low with my 75 car, I will run 195x50x15 on it to eliminate the soft sidewall issue, probably get Dunlop direzza tires for it as well.


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post Dec 12 2015, 01:36 PM
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I finally installed the LED turn signal upgrade that I purchased from Spoke. I am pretty impressed! They much brighter then the stock bulbs. The build quality of the boards is excellent. Thanks Spoke!

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post Dec 14 2015, 08:10 PM
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I picked up a new parts hauler for 914 parts. It is a 2002 wrx with 90,000 miles on it. I picked it up from a good friend. He upgraded the car to a Cobb Tuning stage 2 which includes a Cobb AccessPort and 3" turbo back exhaust. The down pipe is Cobb and the exhaust is a Borla hush. According to Cobb it should be putting down about 280Hp and 285 foot pounds of torque. It moves out pretty good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It is a blast to flog around town. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Dec 14 2015, 08:21 PM
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Looks more like an engine donor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post Dec 14 2015, 08:25 PM
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Hehe I thought the same thing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Dec 19 2015, 03:17 PM
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Time for a little suspension work. I am working on replacing the shocks/struts and springs. The rear coil overs came out pretty easy. From what I have read the fronts are a bit more work. I guess I will find out very shortly. I am off to the FLAPS to grab a spring compressor.

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post Dec 19 2015, 04:50 PM
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I removed one of the rear springs from the shock and found a completely rotten rubber part under the top spring hat. I think it is a bump stop. Anyone know where I can order a replacement?

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post Dec 19 2015, 05:17 PM
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False alarm. I figured it out. It was the old rubber wiper that sits on top of the shock.
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post Dec 25 2015, 12:43 PM
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I completed the replacement of all four shocks and installed 140# springs yesterday. All four of the original shocks were leaking and the front drivers side shock felt like it was completely out of fluid. With it removed from the car, I could full extend it and as soon as I released it the shock shaft would full collapse with no resistance. I took my 914 out for a Christmas test drive this morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Wow what a difference.

Make shift strut support. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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Next project is to install the front swaybar that I purchased from Garold. I hope to have that completed next week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 25 2015, 12:53 PM
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Good to hear man!!! How is the ride height?
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post Dec 25 2015, 01:23 PM
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Good question? I am not sure. The front end was a bit high before I pulled it out of the garage. I thought I would check it out when I got back. I want to see if it would settle a bit after the drive. I got a bit distracted on the way back trying to get it put away because it started to snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Next time I pull the WRX out of the garage and get it out of the way I will snap a picture of the ride height.
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post Dec 25 2015, 04:55 PM
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At least now when you go to adjust it. You know if it won't lower it isn't your struts that are the problem (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) . If it isn't lowered already I am sure a little adjustment up front will do the trick. To bad about the snow. Was sunny here today. Well sort of. So I took the 914 for a quick 20min run. Still a little slick out so did some minor drifting around a few corners. Felt good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 25 2015, 07:52 PM
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Jamie, I thought you drifting license was suspended! You be careful with that beautiful car.

Be on the look out late next week for a set of ECU brackets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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