Bianca ('06 STi), A New Start.
Posted by gregroot198521
Greg Fuck off Professional Moderator Location: Guam Join Date: 07/19/2013 Posts: 10 |
Well, this is my first post here on Rally Anarchy, so I figure I'll transfer in the build thread for my car which I won't be able to rally by some rulebooks. So for my current times I'll probably just build and enjoy this car for more off-roading purposes, and learn things from you guys here, maybe build something else to rally. Some of the Subie guys on here might know me already, I'm the guy who had the (likely first) 3rd gen WRX ('08+ models, mine was an '11) with a tube bumper. It was a good learning process, but the truth remained, the 3rd gens aren't as toughly built as the GD bodies. So I traded in Roxie (WRB '11 WRX) for Bianca (OBP '06 STi). This will be my build thread for the new iteration, and the thread was started on February 8th 2013. This was Roxie's build: http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24372
So here's Roxie before: 
Built for damage: 
And as she looked at trade in: 
Now say goodbye to Roxie, and hello to Bianca. As she rolled out of the dealership: 
Next to my buddies WRB '04: 
And just a few mods done over the first few days (Perrin Wing Stiffies, JDM style window visors, a SickSpeed shift knob, some vinyl decals to represent (DirtyImpreza & MNSubaru) and a partial debadge): 
Update 1 (Feb. 10): Alright, so update: technically it's yesterday now that I did this (my buddy helped out a lot, thanks Preston): installed the Cusco OS rear strut tower brace and triangle brace. Ass feels a little stiffer (giggity!!), took a supply run to finish though as the bottom brace mounts in a rather PITA spot. Also, we fixed my power steering squeal. Replaced all the clamps with hose clamps, replaced the fluid (it was nasty and brown, probably never replaced) and then replaced the o-ring. Squeal is gone, and steering is beautiful now, very happy with Bianca (that's my STi's name). And last, but not least, we went for some fun in the desert, and his car started spewing fluid out the janky makeshift coolant reservoir. Lost all the coolant, and the 4 of us who were out there, all helped in refilling the radiator and reservoir with piss. Good times. I'll get some pics of the car later, as it's dark now. Update 2 (Feb. 11): Well, damn it, the whine is back in my power steering, so either it's pulling in air from the o-ring still, or it has another spot it's coming in from. Either way, the search continues for wherever it's coming in from. Update 3 (Feb. 13) Alright, it's looking like I may have taken care of the steering, we'll give it a couple days. The previous o-ring was super squared off, hard and warped; the couple day old one was torn to hell along the edges. Replaced it again (better fitting ring) and seems to be good now. Also, installed 2 of my 4 Hella Supertones, need to find good spots for the last 2, already have the wiring setup though. Will see how loud they are later. Update 4 (Feb. 18) Okay, I'd say the power steering is considered fixed now. Zero problems since replacing the o-ring (need to get a pic of that *****) that was torn (knocks on wood). Finished my horn install today, so I have 4 Hellas just waiting for some idiot to cut me off. Hopefully someone S*** their pants and wakes up. Update 5 (Mar. 15) So, let's see; about time for an update. Removed my carpet and most of the relatively easily pulled foam mat, as well as the plastic venting for the rear foot-wells. Sold the carpet and the floor-mats to my buddy here who has an '04 with ugly carpet and floor-mats. Installed some Aluminum diamond-plate floormats (with the dead pedal also) to provide some grip, bought them off an eBay shop. They would fit better if I had the regular flooring still, but it's alright, I have them bolted in to the floors, and am awaiting my riv-nut tool to do the install properly. Installed some Carbon Fiber Sokie Tech (believe that's the companies name) hood dampers off of some eBay seller (Alvoturk9000 or something close). Great purchase, and glad I bought them. Ordered a bunch of different riv-nuts, thread matched screws and some 6" wide HDPE strips from McMaster-Carr. Riv-nuts and screws are for multiple uses, the HDPE strips will be used to cover and protect the fuel lines and wire-looms that run along the inside of the door frame to the back. These will be riveted to the kick-plates (or whatever those trim pieces are called that sit in the door frame) and then mounted underneath the lines/wiring with the riv-nuts and the screws. I'll try to remember add some pics in here after I've done this part, though I do need some pics just because. Update 6 (Mar. 16) Alright, some pics, long overdue. First up we have the diamond plate floor mats, the lack of carpet and mat, the cigarette plug splitter/extension and the billet aluminum glove box handle: 
Next we have my carbon fiber grill (needs some fitment adjustment n the side pieces), hood dampers, and the place I hide part stickers: 
And last for this update are the carbon fiber fuel door cover and all the vinyl that doesn't hide when dirty: 
Update 7 (Mar. 24) Alright, update for today: Installed some more HDPE strip covering the fuel/brake lines & wiring along the door frames. Got the passenger side finished until the thicker material comes, then I'll make it a little bit of a prettier job. I'll add a pic in of this later. Installed a Blox Racing vortex generator, fitment wasn't the flattest, but it's not going anywhere thanks to 8-10 beefy rivets, some 3M foam tape and some E-3000 (or whatever it's called, some sort of silicone/glue, it works great). Hopefully it doesn't leak at all, but if it does, I'll fix that. Also finished the hard-install of the passenger side floor mat. Took a few tries for some of the riv-nuts to actually stick, but it's stuck, and not going anywhere. Took the chance of having the mat out though, to get rid of more if the foam mat S*** that was behind the box (ECU?, though not sure why it'd be so hidden) over there. Few pounds shredded over all, but not the main reason, just easier to clean without all the crap. Last, but not least, installed a set of Whiteline rear subframe lockdown bolts. Took her for a spin, think I could feel the difference, or I could be suffering from that imagined feeling issue lots of people have after installs. Tomorrow, I'll probably do the oil change and finally install my skid plate, since it had the holes for GD bottoms as well as the holes for the GH/GR/GV bodies. If I do the oil change, I'll finally install my Fumoto valve, since it's been waiting, though I should probably find it first. Update 8 (Apr. 1) More of a through the weekend thing, but I finished installing the thicker HDPE I bought under the front doors. Pretty sturdy, and I now have less worries about damage to the lines there. While I had the driver side seat flopped over on the passenger side seat, I remounted the factory underseat sub using that metal "tape" that is used for pipe strapping usually. Basically metal ribbon with a bunch of holes on the center line. Stuff works great for many other uses too, just use your imagination. Also wrapped most of each ribbon in painters tape to hold down foam strips. Figure less metal-plastic contact the better. Probably take them off later and rewrap, then paint them. Lastly, I finally started installing my Defi Advance BF gauges. Bought a set from a local friend here (boost, EGT, and fuel pressure) a long while back. Got the boost and EGT mounted in an ATI steering column cluster, seems that I don't have another jumper for the fuel pressure though. May hold off on the fuel pressure for a while anyways, assume that's more of a gauge for a racer. Anyways, didn't get the sensors ran yet, and still have to decide where I want to install the control box. First, need hardware for the boost sensor, and a place to insert the EGT sensor. Pics will come soon, like I always say. Update 9 (Jun. 30) Hmm, I guess I still owe pics.... Oh well, nothing to be done for it till I'm back to my car. I'm currently in Guam (2.5 months now), and probably for a good bit longer, so eventually real updates will come. Maybe in the meantime I'll start a list of things I'll be wanting to accomplish when I get back. -Start with finishing the install of my Defi EGT and boost gauges. -Install the various bracing and other parts that are waiting for it. -Get ahold of a set of blown stock struts to get revalved for gravel. -Get the King springs for the spring lift again. -Continue trying to hunt down a 4/2 pot brake set without the rotors included. -Get those DBA rotors that are available now. -Continue stripping out and replacing some interior trim for my possible eventual cage. -Install turbo blanket -Go stage 2 Can't think of anything else currently, maybe I'll think of more to add later. And, since this is somewhat of a journal, as well as my build thread, I'll say goodbye to my (my wife's originally) dog, Cara. She had to be put down on Saturday in VA, due to just getting really old, and having organs failing. She was an English Yellow Lab, and she would have hit14 years old come September. I'll miss the puppy, but I know she isn't hurting anymore. Obligatory pic of the fur-butt. 
All updates from here on will be added as new posts. Cheers. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/19/2013 12:33AM by gregroot198521. |
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Please don't be too critical, figured if I was going to join here, I might as well put my build thread up too. Definitely not as nifty as half the shit I've found so far on here. Good info on here.
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You simply asked a question. Others responded with a bit more mock than welcome.
I dunno, the second sentence seems fairly clear:
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