SubieChik
05-30-2010, 08:52 PM
I figured I would post some pics and a bit of my story. I have had my car since the very beginning of '07 and it has pretty much been stage 2 since. When my stock turbo blew last summer I decided to just go ahead with the vf52. I'm trying to keep the outside clean and simple. No real big power plans....the 52 will be perfect for what I want when I'm done. I don't have this turbo maxed out to it's full potential yet. From my DP back my exhaust is still 2.5 inches and I don't have bigger injectors. Once I get those I can't wait to see the numbers....considering I am already at 325wtq without those modifications I also plan on doing some suspension upgrades as well. Since I have no plans to really track this car (autox or road course) I am not going to go too crazy. I would really like to get some sways at the least. I am completely fine with the H&Rs so why spend more on coilovers. I probably will also invest in a Perrin positive steering response kit too....Perrin says that that matched with the upgraded sways will take care of a lot of the squat issues.
Mods I have so far:
Perrin Short Ram Intake Perrin TMIC
Perrin VTA BOV Cobb AP Tuned by Agile Auto (278whp/325wtq, 19psi)
Vibrant Performance custom exhaust
Converted dual mufflers to single straight pipe from the DP back
Invidia Catless Downpipe
H&R Springs
VF52
'08 STI FP
V-limited Front Lip
Debadged
Cleared and Blacked out '05 Headlights with 6,000k HIDS
Painted the grille black
20% Tint All Around
Red Calipers with Subaru Decals
Painted stock wheels Duplicolor Graphite
On to the pics!
Installing the '05 headlights and the HIDs
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/3.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/2.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/5.jpg
Rolling shots (notice how chrome the '06 headlights are compared to the '05s.....lol)
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/DSCN0497-1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/7920_103535426328791_10000017003075.jpg
A few days after installing the new headlights and painting the grille black this happened. (We were both supposed to be turning left, but he decided to make a uturn into me from the right lane) :mad:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0430.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0130.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0127.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0435.jpg
Mods I have so far:
Perrin Short Ram Intake Perrin TMIC
Perrin VTA BOV Cobb AP Tuned by Agile Auto (278whp/325wtq, 19psi)
Vibrant Performance custom exhaust
Converted dual mufflers to single straight pipe from the DP back
Invidia Catless Downpipe
H&R Springs
VF52
'08 STI FP
V-limited Front Lip
Debadged
Cleared and Blacked out '05 Headlights with 6,000k HIDS
Painted the grille black
20% Tint All Around
Red Calipers with Subaru Decals
Painted stock wheels Duplicolor Graphite
On to the pics!
Installing the '05 headlights and the HIDs
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/3.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/2.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/5.jpg
Rolling shots (notice how chrome the '06 headlights are compared to the '05s.....lol)
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/DSCN0497-1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/7920_103535426328791_10000017003075.jpg
A few days after installing the new headlights and painting the grille black this happened. (We were both supposed to be turning left, but he decided to make a uturn into me from the right lane) :mad:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0430.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0130.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0127.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/SubieChik/MachV%20and%20Minishoot/Photo0435.jpg