Woohoo!! Just got my Legacy and STI tuned Emblem from Japan!! [Archive]

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 04:35 PM

Just went down to the post office just now while they just open the doors, rush and and show them the EMS delivery notice card.

Collect the package and open it up while walking to my car, WOW!! the emblem has arrived!!

check out the pictures attached.

DarkWatch
Black Zeus GT - http://www.intuitionperformance.com.au/MYGT/
MSN: darkwatch@hotmail.com
Email: intuitionperformance@gmail.com

jerseyglock

01-23-2006, 04:39 PM

Cut out 2.0 !!! :lol:

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 04:42 PM

Yeah, Will remove the 2.0!! hahahaha

Mines

01-23-2006, 04:46 PM

Looks great, but the real question is.. are you tuned by sti? If not, still looks great.

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 04:50 PM

Nope.. Not a STi Tuned GT, Just the STI emblem only and a slow 5 speed auto :)

gead

01-23-2006, 04:56 PM

cool...i ordered the gt badge, gearknob, and the polished sti pedals...i will probably get them before the car!

agctr

01-23-2006, 05:06 PM

Simon,

What gearknob did u order ?
Ada///M.

PGT

01-23-2006, 05:15 PM

Nope.. Not a STi Tuned GT, Just the STI emblem only and a slow 5 speed auto :)

What about Adam's claim that you couldn't get these without a qulifying VIN?? :icon_eek:

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 05:19 PM

What about Adam's claim that you couldn't get these without a qulifying VIN?? :icon_eek:

Patagonian, Before someone gets mistaken, I can get any Subaru parts direct from Japan.

A few Goods reasons is: My sister and brother in law is in Japan now teaching English and i have a Japanese Guy working for me now to buy and order parts from Japan direct rather going thur middle man.

Check out my Parts listing for the Liberty and Subaru.
http://www.intuitionperformance.com.au/parts/

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 05:28 PM

I think Adam was refering that if you want to buy the STI Tuned GT emblem from Australia Subaru, then you have to prove that you have a STI GT.

As for Japan, i dont think they need to see if you own a STI GT.

agctr

01-23-2006, 05:36 PM

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 05:39 PM

^5 Adam..

Now Patagonian GT, stops whinging and orgainse a group buy for the TUNED STI Emblems at your Side and i orgainise for you.. ;P

PGT

01-23-2006, 05:59 PM

^5 Adam..

Now Patagonian GT, stops whinging and orgainse a group buy for the TUNED STI Emblems at your Side and i orgainise for you.. ;P

whinging? :confused:

G.T.Subie

01-23-2006, 06:04 PM

^^^^^another way of saying whining

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 06:11 PM

James,

You really shouldn't use it given it ain't the real deal :D

I might have to see if you can get the STi locknuts for any less than SA's $472.50 plus fitting!!!!!

Darren

gead

01-23-2006, 06:20 PM

adam, i got the '5 speed sti aluminium gear knob'...288 on the sti website, 180 from tuning spec....no contest.

(btw...i'm glen not simon...;) )

agctr

01-23-2006, 06:25 PM

Sorry Glen my apologies.....

Ah nice pickup on the gearknob, I like the Cylinder looking one but think it would be tooo small in the hand. The STi locknuts are a great idea and good look but agree, very expensive..... and fitting ? I would hate to know what they would charge for fitting them LOL.
Ada///M.

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 06:25 PM

Hahaha Darren..

"Come on Darren, u know my car has more then enough mods to match with the STi :icon_mrgr "

Actually i can get the STI LockNuts for $398.00 Landed from Japan and i can fit for you too.

If you need any help in ordering them, let me know.. btw i have a set of STi Locknuts on my car too. http://www.intuitionperformance.com.au/MYGT/images/STI%20wheel%20nuts.jpg

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 06:34 PM

Thanks James but even for $398 I'm still choking on that price. Peter R's $35 SAAS lock nuts will do me just fine...

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 06:42 PM

I know.. i paid like $290 for mine which is 2nd hand (USED).

STi Parts arent cheap.. but the Quality is good.

PGT

01-23-2006, 06:42 PM

^^^^^another way of saying whining

ahhh...hardly 'whining', but that's neither here nor there :rolleyes:

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 06:43 PM

Try Donnallans.. they have something whcih looks very close like the STi nuts but without the STI logo.. cost about $5 each i think?

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 06:46 PM

ahhh...hardly 'whining', but that's neither here nor there :rolleyes:

Was joking with you Patagonian, dont take it seriously.. :lol:

PGT

01-23-2006, 06:48 PM

Was joking with you Patagonian, dont take it seriously.. :lol:

send me some free STi lugs then!!! :laugh:

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 06:56 PM

*Darkwatch run and hides behind Adam"

agctr

01-23-2006, 07:19 PM

PGT..... lMAO, loved yr last... too funny.

James......Damn pricey I have to admit but they do look the goods thats for sure.
But i do like the free install price lol.
Ada///M.

PhilT

01-23-2006, 07:29 PM

I got my STi badge from the local dealer, C$20 :icon_bigg

He sarcastically told me that it would add 5 hp, to which I replied "good, then I'll have 325".

The look on his face was priceless :lol:

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 07:37 PM

Yeah.. i cant agree no more... thats why i brough the "TUNED by STI" GT emblem to give me another 15 kws on paper on the subaru website.com.au

hahaha

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 08:06 PM

15kW James? The badge is only worth 10kW (and they have to fit the ECU and 'Zorst)....

Someone's sold you the wrong badge if you got 15kW out of it heh heh

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 08:18 PM

My bad.. Darren... You just want to get out of me dont you.. :icon_surp hahahaha... :icon_lol:

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 08:24 PM

Not at all James - I think someone sold you the JDM Badge which is worth 15kW - the AU badges are only worth 10kW heh heh

agctr

01-23-2006, 08:28 PM

But is that kW's at the wheels? Hmm thats the question.
Ada///M.

DarkWatch

01-23-2006, 08:42 PM

I wish its at the wheels.. maybe on the flywheel :P

yeah, i think you are right darren, JDM ones cost 5kw more, its always the case, dont you think so? lol

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 09:02 PM

Yeah, we got the specially tuned for Oz conditions badge - don't get the full JDM performance gain...

gead

01-23-2006, 09:23 PM

bloody 98 octane...

dmcgowan

01-23-2006, 09:33 PM

I'm waiting on word from Docklands re whether they can retune the badge for the new 100RON Optimax Extreme - I'll keep you guys posted...

agctr

01-24-2006, 12:19 AM

< shakes head in disapproval...... and it aint easy with this darn helmet on lol
Ada///M.

Why

01-24-2006, 02:41 AM

My cars been tuned by STi and i dont need a badge.............have you got a spare one please.

Only joking it would add too much WEIGHT.

Darren you know theres more to be had even on 98RON....Speak to Vin

dmcgowan

01-24-2006, 04:38 AM

jaspert

01-24-2006, 04:44 AM

Extra 13kW for Craig's H6 beasty , We should be able to get more for our GTs from Vin i hope.

jasper

dark_rex

01-24-2006, 07:04 AM

where did you get the GT logo from?

dR

DarkWatch

01-24-2006, 08:30 AM

where did you get the GT logo from?

dR

I got the GT logos from Japan. Can send to you if you need one.

agctr

01-25-2006, 02:43 AM

Ahh nice to know there is still other avenues to take.... *wink.
Ada///M.

DarkWatch

01-25-2006, 02:44 AM

hahahahhaaha...

Thanks adam, after you have mention to some guys about the emblems, i have 3 guys msg me for some emblems.

agctr

01-25-2006, 02:49 AM

And so it begins.
Ada///M.

Robdownunder

01-25-2006, 03:59 AM

Think of a number, add a heap for good measure and you'll come up with 5 big ones to get an STI upgrade. BS!
I'd rather they just say it's never going to be available.
Rob.

DarkWatch

01-25-2006, 04:01 AM

Think of a number, add a heap for good measure and you'll come up with 5 big ones to get an STI upgrade. BS!
I'd rather they just say it's never going to be available.
Rob.

........................???????????

Robdownunder

01-25-2006, 04:08 AM

That's what Docklands STI want for the retro fit of the dual exhaust and ECU James. Maybe you came along just after he told us that.:(

That's $5000 Australian which is about $3750 USA.
Rob.

DarkWatch

01-25-2006, 04:17 AM

GEEZ..

I can offer you guys with STI TWIN QUAD Exhaust or the STI Genome Exhaust upgrade brand new and with the TUNED ECU piggy or Mines TUNED ECU FROM JAPAN and throw in a Blitz or Apexi Aif filter for less then $4500.00.

I Will even Prove before dyno and after dyno min 15kws at the wheels and will be suitable to use Octance 98 AUstralian Fuel.

Hows that?

PS: Btw, i have call up a few Japanese Aftermarket Performance Dealers in Japan. What i was told that the STI ECU from the legacy and 2.0GT is the SAME ECU... CAN YOU BELIEVE it??

Anyone (STI GT owner) Wants to prove this with me??

it is very easy, i just have to remove a small section and we can access the ecu on the passager foot rest and we can compare the Part number which is listed on there.

Edit: The ECU is behind the carpet on the passager foot rest, below the glove compartment. it will take me less then 10 mins to check out if the STI GT ECU is same as the GT ECU or different.. Part numbers will take all.

I even have a scanner Monitor to plug into the GT to check if both are the same..

Any STI GT owners dare to prove this project with me??

Why

01-25-2006, 06:53 AM

I'll have $100 on the fact there the same ECU it will only be the programmed parameters the differ.

DarkWatch

01-25-2006, 09:08 AM

I'll have $100 on the fact there the same ECU it will only be the programmed parameters the differ.

SSSSssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhh....

Dont let the cat out of the back bag... Let see which STI GT owner shall do this project with me..

dmcgowan

01-25-2006, 02:05 PM

I'm sure it's the same ECU with a different tune as well...

So, no not about to let you download it James :D

Robdownunder

01-25-2006, 04:33 PM

So are you guys saying that if I get a Suby dealer to reprogram my own factory ecu, then I should get the new 190kw out of it and still keep the engine and all safe? Sorry for the newb questions as I'm no mechanic.:confused:

Would I need to necessarily change the rear mufflers then? I prefer the bigger OEM GT exhaust.
Rob.

agctr

01-25-2006, 04:39 PM

Im 100% sure its not just a few tweaks and parameter changes.
Ada///M.

DarkWatch

01-25-2006, 07:50 PM

Im 100% sure its not just a few tweaks and parameter changes.
Ada///M.

SPOT ON!

dmcgowan

01-25-2006, 09:29 PM

Rob,

The ECU can't be any different physically - the tune is only going to be a new set of parameters in a flash ROM chip. It may have an STi sticker on maybe but really just has different maps in it's memory? They might do it using a piggy back but that makes zero sense for an OEM tune...

Darren

Robdownunder

01-26-2006, 01:29 AM

I'll give Steve Tate (service manager) a call at Subaru GW tomorrow.
He should know the drum.

agctr

01-26-2006, 01:34 AM

Hey Rob,

He may although it maybe the same answer or a shrug of the sholders.
Let us know how you go.
How about this heat.............. cool change now kicking in.
Ada///M.

Robdownunder

01-26-2006, 01:50 AM

I'm lucky to have known him for many years and get on exceptionally well with him and his crew. (Remember the GT brake issue for example?)
Will keep you in the know.
Rob.

DarkWatch

01-26-2006, 01:52 AM

Went out for lunch with my gf and the rain starts pouring..

we suppose to go to knox but because of the rain, we tot of going home to rest..

On the way back up, i stops at a 7-eleven serov, inside was flooding... the poor cashier guy from the 7-11 had to mop the floor while rain and water are seeping thru the ceiling...

And the Worst case is, it was leaking thru the ceiling, it leaks on the surrpplee and coffee machines and other food machine and the power of those machine were still on...

i told him "Mate, dont u think you should switch off those machine before you get a short circuit here ?? "

He was lilke " oh.. i think you are right!~!""
Shakes my head and i brought the NW magz and went off..

Down driving near my streets, it was raining like cats and dogs everywhere...

Tree branches and leaves was everywhere near my hse and i have to douch them...

What a Day!!

Robdownunder

01-26-2006, 01:57 AM

Oh no... not the Liberty getting wet and dirty?

DarkWatch

01-26-2006, 02:00 AM

SPOT ON ROB, it was the liberty..

i had fun just now over taking cars on the freeway and there was a holden commodore chasing me IN THE RAIN...

After i speed up a little bit, i think he gave up because of traction..

How fun was that where the AWD have traction on the wet even the rain was pouring?? haha