VGT & Her TR's Journey

[VietGrlTrippie]

Purchased my 2007 Obsidian Black Pearl WRX TR in March of 2009 with 24,452 miles.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/KL_AHSfinal2_2.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/KL_AHS1.jpg
My fiance's '09 and my '07

Since then I've been spoiling the living hell out of her. The original owner had installed a TurboXS SRI on her without a tune. She was slightly running around like cr ap so I decided she needed a tune. I had a former friend place a map on my car with his tactrix cable to which I didn't like how she felt.

Since that bad experience with the former friend, I've been going to Racing Trenz for all my tunes.

This Dyno was with the TurboXS SRI and Greddy Evo II catted TBE on 93oct:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/img001.jpg
240whp and 265.8wtq @6,000 ft elevation.

Later on I added a catted Invidia Dp, and a Walbro 255 fuel pump and switched to E-85:
*Pic Coming Soon*
239whp and 330.7wtq @6,000 ft elevation.


Engine/Transmission
Turboxs sri
Blitz Nur Spec-R cbe (Traded my Greddy EvoII)
Invidia catted downpipe
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Kartboy Short Shifter

Wheels/Suspension
Silver Sti BBS
Purple Muteki Lug nuts
Cusco Front Tower Bar
Cobb 22mm front and rear sways
Cobb front endlink

Interior/Exterior
Broadway wide-view rear-view mirror
20% tint all around
Black Rally Armor UR mud flaps with silver lettering
Chargespeed Style front lip
Purple OEM Star badges
JDM rain guards
STI side skirts
STI titanium shift knob
Purple Grille Pin Stripe


Went mudding a few weeks ago
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It cost me $28 and 1 1/2hrs to wash her at the self wash. I had to reach into the wheel well, behind the rear bumper, underneath the car, to pull out all the thick mud/grass combo.
As of right now, the car is still slightly muddy in hard to reach areas.

Let's just say it was worth every penny & sweat.

More pics & mods soon...

[xxthat girlxx]

I like the sky in those pictures.

Holy torque, batman! :D

[VietGrlTrippie]

lol, my car is a torque monster...
Maxed out the turbo at 17lbs and I'm in need of bigger injectors :(

[VietGrlTrippie]

New picture with my silver bbs wheels and purple muteki lugs, enjoy!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/BilliesWRXtrFinalSML.jpg?t=1268552883

[xxthat girlxx]

^I like! Why aren't you in it?!? Then it would be calendar material! ;)

[VietGrlTrippie]

Haha, I'm not that great on the other side of the camera ;)

Here's a few more of my lady in her elements:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/SplashingSubbieFinal.jpg?t=1269047878

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/SnowySubbieFinal.jpg?t=1269048135

[MoN]

Very nice!

[xxthat girlxx]

Haha, I'm not that great on the other side of the camera ;)

Here's a few more of my lady in her elements:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/SplashingSubbieFinal.jpg?t=1269047878

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/SnowySubbieFinal.jpg?t=1269048135

I think you're a liar!

Nice photos.

[VietGrlTrippie]

I think I'm a liar too... haha

Thanks, I wish I was taller sometimes & had a fish eye lense. There were ideas in my head at the time that I could not achieve :( Makes me a sad panda.

[VietGrlTrippie]

Just added Chargespeed style lip and my 18x9.5+38 Work Emotion Cr Kai's in white. :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/FrontLeftFinalLRG.jpg

[WhtRexGrl]

Great color combo - I dig the wht rims! they must be a bit** to keep clean!

[JJ2006WRX]

me likey!!!! looks good!

[VietGrlTrippie]

They are a bit of a pain in the a. to clean. I've waxed the wheels so it's not as bad, just has to get cleaned more often than normal lol. All in all, it's worth it.

[BoostinChick]

Ha, we have the same exact car. Always intriguing to see the different routes people go with the same exact car MY color and all! I was looking into the CR Kai's myself in 18X9.5 in gold/bronze. Do you have any rub? I checked out the OZ Superleggara's and have been swayed.

[VietGrlTrippie]

I had to roll my fenders... if you get tires, I recommend getting 255/35/18 if you're thinking about getting 18x9.5.
255 will be wide enough where it'll protect your wheels from coming too close to a curb, 35 cuz that's as tall as you'd want to get your tires... or else rubbing will occur.

With that tire size and a good fender roll, you won't have any problems with rubbing.

[BoostinChick]

Awesome, I always read on NASIOC you would NEED coil overs in order to get that size to fit. Looks like you got it to work on stock suspension, just chose the right tire size. Still trying to find STi side skirts :(

[VietGrlTrippie]

Awesome, I always read on NASIOC you would NEED coil overs in order to get that size to fit. Looks like you got it to work on stock suspension, just chose the right tire size. Still trying to find STi side skirts :(

I'm actually on BC coilovers... I have sti side skirts that I still need to paint. Keep in mind that you'll have to drill holes in your car for the skirts.

[Pearl07STI]

Just added Chargespeed style lip and my 18x9.5+38 Work Emotion Cr Kai's in white. :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/FrontLeftFinalLRG.jpg

OMG hella sexy!

[VietGrlTrippie]

OMG hella sexy!

Thanks!

Here's more pics just took today:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/4643414434_56c257e5ee_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4643414142_e995ae5d12_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/4643414434_56c257e5ee_o.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/4642800537_b3e5473731_o.jpg

[xxthat girlxx]

Oooh aaah!

[SubieChik]

Nice wheels. I really like the purple stripe in the grille too. lol.....us girls and our subtle girlie colors on our cars. I have pink lug nuts.

[Lperkins88]

looks great! i love the snow and mud covered pics lol shows what subies are meant to do ;)

[VietGrlTrippie]

Thanks for all the comments!!!

I hope to one day finish collecting all the parts for my motor rebuild. Then bigger turbo, WOOT!


here's another teaser:
I wish this pic wasn't so grainy. :(
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4668224136_539d2efa04_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4667814684_87a39bcf6d_b.jpg

[starlightluvsu]

oooh sexxxayyy, you should black out the lights/or just the o rings and the badge. :D

[VietGrlTrippie]

Planning to black out the head lights... but haven't had the time to do it yet. Lazy @ the moment ;p

here's another pic after the storm.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4681604934_88f16783ea_b.jpg

[MsLovely]

Okay that is a fricken awesome shot. Love the clouds. And the black car looks awesome with them.

[JJ2006WRX]

your pics are just fabulous!! i love them!

[boricuajr]

Love this car!!

[VietGrlTrippie]

Thanks to everyone :) I need more $$$ so I can get my never-ending project done... lol

[WhtRexGrl]

They are never done :)

[VietGrlTrippie]

Sigh... I know lol

It doesn't hurt to hope. I'd give up my house before I'd sell my car....


Pike's Peak Cruise:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4699118506_9e5e9b90b0_b.jpg
Friends' 370z... I'm in the bg somewhere...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4698484793_83de0f8b57_b.jpg
One of the not so sharp turns....

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/4699117190_c9f262f828_b.jpg
and another....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4699116540_a140e01970_b.jpg
My friend Dave's sick-a$$ wagon :D

If I don't get lazy I'll upload/post more later... Enjoy!

[xxthat girlxx]

Pike's Peak! Your pictures are AWESOME! What are you using again for a camera and lenses?!?

[VietGrlTrippie]

Nikon d40 & the 10.5mm fisheye lense..

[xxthat girlxx]

Nice. I'm a Nikon girl myself. :D

I'd love to play with a fisheye and wideangle and macro and well... the list continues!

[07SubieQT]

Awsome shots!! Looks like fuuuun!! :D

[MikeGT]

The car is gravy and the photos are awesome. :) Oh, to drive on pike's peak going up and down. :banana:

[VietGrlTrippie]

Thanks guys! Wish there were more active Colorado members :(

BUT, guess what?





My car is on Work Wheels' website >:D
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/gallery.php

[xxthat girlxx]

^looks good.

[kristinachelsea]

I am so in love with your car, black with white wheels is incredible!

[VietGrlTrippie]

Thanks, just wait til' winter... I have a suprise for everyone! >=)

[xxthat girlxx]

^That's too far away!

[VietGrlTrippie]

I know... I like when the tension builds up... lol

[VietGrlTrippie]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs190.snc4/37824_10150207666700514_543120513_13697189_2569358 _n.jpg
Teaser from last night's shoot w/ Tiffany. Crappy cellphone pic.

[xxthat girlxx]

Whaaaaaat? Pics or else.

[JJ2006WRX]

its not nice to tease!

[VietGrlTrippie]

Tee-hee... MORE Teasing...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4792220129_4d2589d295_z.jpg

[xxthat girlxx]

I like the shiny floor. And please tell me you're in some of the photos!

[VietGrlTrippie]

I like the shiny floor. And please tell me you're in some of the photos!

Lol, I tried to get me in the photos, but I refused. :o

here's the photos... well, some. hahah

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4795997778_c3cf4a609b_b.jpg
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4796011098_8529faf2a6_b.jpg

[xxthat girlxx]

Nice photos!

Why would you refuse to be in photos with your car?!? :p

[starlightluvsu]

I'd rather see you with ur car.. ur gorgeous, same as ur car.. gorgeous + gorgeous = gorgasm!!

[WhtRexGrl]

Very Nice!

[MissVenezuela85]

Nice! Great pics!

[boricuajr]

as always
Love ur Pics!

[StuSSYsporT]

ive been considering getting some frost white cr kai's again. Alot of ppl had these wheels for awhile so I went a different route. but ive always loved them, and black on white is sick!

[StuSSYsporT]

I had to roll my fenders... if you get tires, I recommend getting 255/35/18 if you're thinking about getting 18x9.5.
255 will be wide enough where it'll protect your wheels from coming too close to a curb, 35 cuz that's as tall as you'd want to get your tires... or else rubbing will occur.

With that tire size and a good fender roll, you won't have any problems with rubbing.

i disagree with some of this. tire size is mainly based upon what you want from your tires (and wheel size of course). whether it is the whole hellaflush stretched tires look, to big beefy tires for offroad and everywhere in between. Personally, if you are getting close enough to the curb to rash your wheels, u need to learn how to park. Id personally run a 265/40/18 on those wheels. I have coils and can adjust camber/ride height/stiffness etc... on my car. in talking about 35 sidewalls, rubbing occurs when you suspension isnt properly set up, or maybe u need more rolling/pulling, or both. I actually hate the ride quality on a 35 tire, therefore i go 40. yeah the suspension may be a 1/4" higher or camber a little more, but it'll work (without rubbing) as long as you know what ur doing. just my .02

/rant

:D

[djmatao]

Just added Chargespeed style lip and my 18x9.5+38 Work Emotion Cr Kai's in white. :)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/viet_guh_trippie/car/FrontLeftFinalLRG.jpg

Those wheels are CLEEEEAAAAANNNNN!!!!!!! Im rockin that same lip LOL