sanchitosonria Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hey everyone, I purchased this car around July of 2015 after selling my '09 2.5i. This is my daily driver so I don't intend on anything too crazy in terms of mods but I do plan keeping it fun to drive daily. Really just catching up on the some of the remaining maintenance. I have already replaced most of the fluids minus the coolant. When I found her she needed a little work due to a damaged midpipe and some new brakes. Other than a few dings here and there, she was otherwise fine and I got a killer deal on her. Pics from the previous owner before me attached. Current Mods: Exhaust Invidia Q300 v3 Cobb Catted Downpipe Kartboy Exhaust hangers Thermal Zero Downpipe Blanket Engine BPTMIC Cobb AP Stage 2 Map Tomei Timing Belt Guide Dimple Magnetic Oil Plug Both Banjo Filters Removed Gates Timing Belt Kit - TCK328 Gates Accessory Belts - K040332 and K050344 Engine Mounts - Subaru Group N L/R AVO Turbo Inlet Exterior RallyArmor UR Flaps Hella Supertones w/Perrin Mount Trunk Lip Spoiler Brakes Fronts: Centric Premium rotors w/Akebono Ceramic pads Suspension/Transmission Transmission Mount Bushings Energy Suspension 19.1103G Transmission Mount Subaru Group N 6 Speed STI D1010FE000 Shifter Bushings Prothane 16-1603-BL(Front and Rear) Rear Differential Insert Bushings Prothane 16-1610-BL Rear Endlinks KartBoy KB-017-STI Rear Reinforcement Brackets AVO Rear Stabilizer Mount Brace S1104M1HT001T Rear Sway Bar AVO 20mm Rear Stabilizer Bar S1X03G1HS020J Front Sway Bar AVO 23mm Stabilizer Bar S1X03G1GS023J Front Endlinks KartBoy KB-017-F Steering Rack Bushings Prothane 16-701-BL Front Control Arm Bushing Whiteline KCA334 Front Control Arm Bushing Whiteline W0506 Bilstein B6 w/JDM Pinks(ST2038021010, ST2033021010) Whiteline KTA124 Rear Control Arm Assembly Whiteline KCA313 Roll Center Kit Whiteline W63394 Control Arm Bushing Whiteline W63398 Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Not installed yet: Whiteline W63396 Rear Control Arm Bushing Whiteline W63397 Rear Control Arm Bushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Here's some pics of the damaged exhaust and after installing the Invdia Q300 CBE. Obviously they ran over something very unfriendly to cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 That is a very nice start. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Installed the Group N transmission mount and the Energy Suspension 19.1103G bushings this evening. Old mount and bushings had 89k on it. Everything I read about the Group N mount is true. It really helped make the shifts feel more linear and the power more connected to the car. NVH is really minimal, only noticeable difference is in 2nd hear around 4k RPMs. Sounds angry but it is also 36 degrees F here in Utah at the moment. Good mod for the price. I followed the instructions here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1334367&page=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Installed the Rear Differential Insert Bushings(Prothane 16-1610-BL) the other night. I followed the guide here: http://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forums/diy-write-ups-and-faq/161982-diy-08-sti-rear-subframe-bushings-diff-inserts.html Totally was not a pleasant experience. Took me about 2.5 hours due to nuts/bolts that have probably never been moved since they were attached. Really have not driven around too much but the only immediate difference I noted was less of the lag and sputter when putting it into first. Seemed smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy_Guy Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Nice Spec-B. I did the rear diff bushings not to long again and yes they are a huge pain in the ass ESPECIALLY when rust is involved. That's a healthy mod list you've got, do you plan to track/autoX it or is it just your daily driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just my daily driver for now. We do have some fun areas here in Utah to go on a "spirited" ride but I have noticed that even with the stock Bilstiens, there is some improvement to be made. Been too cold to be in the garage and with Christmas approaching, I have had to just stare at the pieces. I aim to do the engine mounts and sways next. It has been nice to go slow on the install though so I can appreciate what each piece does. I am actually on the fence if I should the shifter bushings. Since I have done the transmission mount, it resolved my issues with the mushy shifting and it did increase NVH enough to think that with adding the Polyurethane rear shifting bushing to the mix, it might be too much NVH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Got the AVO Rear braces, the Kartboy endlinks and the AVO rear sway installed last night. Overall the install wasn't so bad. About 2.5 hours. As you can see, things are still salty and cold here in Utah. Was a little disappointed with the shipping on the rear sway. The box was absolutely destroyed by the time it reached my house. The paint on the rear sway flaked off more than I would have liked as well just from the install. Definitely seems like the rear brackets had a better paint application than the sway. After the install, I had a little mini autocross session in my work parking lot. Rear feels a lot more planted and a lot of the roll from the stock setup is gone. Very happy with the end result. I used the following guides for this install: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/diy-avo-swaybar-mount-reinforcement-bracket-142767.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/install-whiteline-rear-swaybar-233373.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Awesome. You got any shots of the Q300 looking down on it? 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Looks good! Do you plan to get a protune or stick with the Cobb one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Installed the Group N transmission mount and the Energy Suspension 19.1103G bushings this evening. Old mount and bushings had 89k on it. Everything I read about the Group N mount is true. It really helped make the shifts feel more linear and the power more connected to the car. NVH is really minimal, only noticeable difference is in 2nd hear around 4k RPMs. Sounds angry but it is also 36 degrees F here in Utah at the moment. Good mod for the price. I followed the instructions here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1334367&page=2 It looks like you installed the 5mt group-N mount vs the 6mt version. They do have a 6mt version which is the same height as the stock tranny mount. I made the mistake of ordering the 5mt one. When to install it I was curious why it was so much taller so I did some searching and discovered the difference. I ordered mine off AVO Japan and it said STi 6-speed on their site, but what I got was not the right size. I guess it still works, it probably just reduces under body ground clearance at the transmission brace by a smidgen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 It looks like you installed the 5mt group-N mount vs the 6mt version. They do have a 6mt version which is the same height as the stock tranny mount. I made the mistake of ordering the 5mt one. When to install it I was curious why it was so much taller so I did some searching and discovered the difference. I ordered mine off AVO Japan and it said STi 6-speed on their site, but what I got was not the right size. I guess it still works, it probably just reduces under body ground clearance at the transmission brace by a smidgen. I hope that's not true! This is part number I ordered: D1010FE000. Seemed to be the same size when I was comparing them. Now I am curious if I can read the part number off of it... EDIT: @PeterJMC: You're totally right! I guess I will have to head down to RallySport this weekend... Thank you so much for your comment! Goes to show to double check everything you receive online! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Looks good! Do you plan to get a protune or stick with the Cobb one? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I definitely plan on it. Likely will do when I do the timing belt service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Awesome. You got any shots of the Q300 looking down on it? Here you go! Clearance is good, not even close to rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsoda Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 nice build thread! subscribed... if you wouldnt mind to clarify, you did order the correct part number D1010FE000 for the trans mount, but they shipped you the wrong one? I will be picking one up here real soon want to make sure I get that right. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 That's correct. I am hoping that they will take the return but if not, I will resell the mount. If you get it and on the mount it has a 41022FA080 number printed on it, then that's the 5MT. EDIT: They wouldn't take the return because I installed it. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Subaru-Group-speed-mount-WRX/dp/B00C0TISZI][/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 So got the correct mount installed this evening. The 6MT is not glossy like the 5MT. And as you can see is indeed a little bit shorter. Major kudos to PeterJMC for catching this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Looks like I have some oil leaks. Both valve covers have a small leak, oil cooler o-ring has developed a decent leak and there's some seepage near the timing cover so likely a cam or crank seal as well. Based off that looks I'm doing the timing belt service early and fixing some leaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Been a busy few weeks. Installed the AVO front sway bar, Kartboy front endlinks and Prothane steering rack bushings(pain in the a$$). I had a local shop(Despain Auto in West Valley) replace the leaky valve cover gaskets, replace the leaky o-ring at the oil cooler, remove both banjo filters, replace the PCV, install the front control arm bushings(Whiteline KCA334 and W0506), timing belt service using the Gates TCK328 kit, Tomei belt guide, OEM water pump, OEM thermostat, replace leaky cam and crank seals, new Gates accessory belts and a fresh oil change adding a Dimple magnetic oil drain plug. Car no longer leaks anywhere! Powerwise, there is a noticeable difference. Everything just seems so much smoother and tighter. More responsive. Handlingwise, steering feels much lighter and direct. Car feels planted on the roads in a very controlled manner. I will try to get some more pics once it is warmer outside and I can actually give my car a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Noticed that the rear AVO sway bar has a lot of surface rust and paint flaking after only 3 months. The AVO front sway and the AVO reinforcement brackets do not exhibit this. Kind of bummed... Sent an email last week to AVO but have not heard back yet. Seems like the powder coat just didn't stick well. Installed some interior LEDs I bought off Amazon for $12. Really sharpened up the interior. Hopefully they last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just an update. I did hear back from AVO. They will replace the sway under warranty. I am just waiting until they get some in the US. Glad they came through. I installed some Hella Horns I had laying around. Definitely one of those things I appreciate every time I use my horn. I also got my front CV axle replaced with one from Raxles. Quality is very high on these units and the customer service was great. Highly recommend. Still have my Group N engine mounts laying around to be installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafrani26 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Any recent mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nothing mod wise yet. Just had some minor dents and dings fixed this last week at Nate Wade. Getting ready to change out the brake fluid and repairing the rear trunk lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 AVO rear sway replacement finally arrived. Could already tell this one had a much better paint job. Decided to clear out the headlights as well. Still need to replace the amber bulbs. Thinking about the Diode Dynamics switchbacks but waiting for a sale so I can get the HID kit too. [emoji2] http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/9806d2eee6f270b4ff7499c20c17b289.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/c86af72da02910f8102f204afa2686e0.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/7d8d5fa95c3ffd964efa6c2f378c8e9b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/0e000dc7a6e7758f3eeb504df6d18a4a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonspecB Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Nice car. Whereabouts in Salt Lake are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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