So finally did it. Got tired of Fwd and went awd. Bought myself a 2000 Subaru 2.5RS
UPDATE (11/19/15)
NEW for 2016:
Change a few things over to make the car more reliable and to be able to compete with the big guys out there.
Care package from our friends over at Rigoli in Australia
6speed out of the car and auto going in
Battery cutoff installed to meet NHRA regulations
Added a little shot of nitrous to help spool up on the line.
Picked up a set of BBS stockers and M&H drag radials to putter around town in...
Some logging to make sure everything is ok
For 2016 will be making quite a few changes.
Been eye balling the precision 7685 T4. Looks to be the turbo Ill be going with. Redoing my remote mount turbo kit to all T4. Most imporantly going to a full radiaor mounted in the back for the best cooling possible. Last but not least back to an air-air intercooler. The AWIC has been less than successful for us over these last few years.
Over the last few years have been building and rebuilding my project RSTi slowly moving towards my ideal build.
You learn fairly quickly that doing it yourself usually isn't the best method to achieving your goals. Its normal to ask for help.
In this instance, it was a no brainer.
I built a quick release mount so I can take it off when Im at the track or taking pics. Street driving the IC doesnt get hot enough to matter, and I beat on it on the street.
Retuned my tec3 today...put a 1 bar spring in my wastegate today. Going to be running 15psi of boost today...giggity..
After the winter when i have the sti tranny and cp pisons in, it will be closer to 25...
and maybe a twin scroll 35r
Went to the strip last night.
Took it way too easy on the tranny...
Ran like ass...
13.9 @ 105mph
Next time...getting my secndary rev limiter working...less gas in the tank...and not sleep at the light...
Hoping for .5 off my reaction tme and .5 off my 60 foot....
aiming for the low 13s and maybe if im really luck high 12s...without breaking the rs tranny...
Doing the sti drivetrain swap over the winter so she only needs to last another 2 months before she's in the garage for the season. Strip once a week...so we'll see if she lasts
Ran [email protected] not too bad considering I have the 257 and 30r but still have the RS tranny (rated for 165hp)
Ran a few passes and called it a day.
Welcome to my Members' Journal. As with other Journals on this board, this will serve to document the buildup of my car, from the purchase in 2005 to the present.
More than just listing modifications, I will use this thread for discussion and to "think out loud." This will not only help me...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY
My Goals:
ID Vehicle: To simplify repairs/fixes/etc I'd love to know the cars history.
Main focus: handling, functionality, reliability.
End goal, yes the beaten horse "22b" exterior styling.
Technical Research (I'll post all my reading/research material links here)...
About Me:
I've been browsing this forum for a bit and finally have a reason to create a journal. My name is Jess and I purchased the RS I wanted in July 2013. I had a couple opportunities to purchase a sedan RS, but I wanted to hold out for a coupe. Being that I lived in Oregon, the prices for...
Hi guys; my name's Clayton and I'm from the beautiful US Territory, Guam; besides frequenting RS25, I might be known on Instagram as SubieRumble or on the GC8 Owners Club on Facebook.
Mid-2012 I noticed this peculiar car often passing my house; I thought it was 'ricey' because of the fog...
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