Project Spec.B #163

August 2011, #163 came home with me with just over 60K on the odometer, bone stock besides tint and red painted calipers.

At 77K (right after going stage 1), the VF40 showed signs of failure were imminent with bearing noise and it was replaced under warranty.

Stage 2 hardware was installed at 80K - Finished up the Infamous e-tune at 82.5K. Pulls well and smooth power delivery. Of course now I'm hungry for more!

Installed the PW TMIC and doing a tune with Cryotune Performance for Stage 2 + PW at 86.5K. Updated the engine bay at the same time for a different theme overall.

87K - Cryotune Stage2+ is complete. Really pleased with the tune's drivability and performance! Will be working with him for the "next stage"!

For the 90K service, installed Gates blue racing kevlar accessory belts and tensioner pulley, OEM NGK plugs, Extra-S/LW Shockproof for tranny/diff, oil change with good old Rotella T6 5W-40 and a new engine under cover as well as a Grimmspeed LWCP.

At 93K installed Stoptech slotted rotors, street performance pads, and SS lines with ATE Super Blue fluid. BBK is overkill for my DD at this point and this stage of a brake upgrade really fit the bill.

Clutch upgraded at 96K. ClutchMasters FX350, OEM SMFW, TSK3, along with Group N Transmission Mount and Crossmember Bushings completed the upgrade. Break in is complete and this is an amazing setup! OEM pedal feel with great holding capabilities and super smooth shifts. Engagement is about 1/4 of the stroke off the floor and totally predictable. Doing the trans mount and crossmember bushings was the right choice - much less drivetrain slop during shifts and the SMFW paired with my Grimmspeed LWCP makes rev matching a breeze.


Currrent Mods and some pictures:

ENGINE BAY & EXHAUST
Process West TMIC
Forge Stealth BPV
DeatschWerks 65c Fuel Pump
TurboXS Down Pipe (Catted)
Grimmspeed Up Pipe
Grimmspeed LW Crank Pulley
Grimmspeed Turbo Heat Shield (Lined w/ DEI ReflectAGold)
Grimmspeed 3-Port EBCS
Grimmspeed Oil Cap
Grimmspeed 3" > 2.5" Exhaust Adapter
Grimmspeed Gaskets throughout
AVO Panel Filter
PTP Turbo Blanket
Gates Racing Blue Accessory Belts and Pulley
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers
Subtle Solutions Brushed Aluminum Alternator & Radiator Shrouds
Subaru JDM Battery & Reservoir Covers
RTG Engineering "spec.B" Battery tie-down strap
Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Plus Hood Struts
Prodrive Radiator cap emblems

TUNING
Tactrix OpenPort 2.0
CryoTune Performance - Stage2+ E-Tune

DRIVELINE
ClutchMasters FX350 Clutch
Subaru OEM SMFW
TSK3 Kit
Subaru STi 5MT Short Shift Kit
Kartboy 5MT SS Lever
Group N 5MT Transmission Mount
Group N Transmission Crossmember Bushings

SUSPENSION & BRAKES
spec.B Bilstein Struts
Swift Sport Springs
Hotchkis F/R Swaybars (PC Speedway Black)
Kartboy Solid Endlinks F/R
AVO RSB Reinforcement Brackets (PC Speedway Black)
Whiteline Front Inner LCA Bushings
Whiteline LCA AntiDive/Caster Kit
Whiteline Roll Center & Bump Steer Kit
Whiteline Rear Camber Kit
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushing Kit
Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace
Stoptech Power Slot Rotors
Stoptech Street Performance Pads
Stoptech SS Braided Lines

WHEELS & TIRES
Ray's VOLK CE28N 17x7.5 +43 Custom Powdercoated "Speedway Black"
Ray's Limited Carbon Black GT High Style Center Caps
Ray's Black Aluminum Valve Stems and Caps
Ray's Black DuraluminTuner Lugs Black 35mm 12x1.25
Hankook Ventus v12 Evo K110 225/45R17
OEM Subaru 17" LGT option with Blizzaks in 215/45R17 for winter
Gorilla Black 12x1.25 Spline Lugs for OEM wheels

EXTERIOR
Custom JDM S402 Style Honeycomb grill w/ 08 Badge from nospmoht04
Central Composites CF Front Lip Spoiler (2 - 1 Plastidipped for winter)
Central Composites CF Rear Deck Lip
R-REV CF Mirror Covers
R-REV CF Fog Light Housings
R-REV CF Eyelids
Stanza CF Hood Scoop
Grimmspeed License Plate Relocator
Grimmspeed LP Delete
Hella Horns Silver PC'd cage
Subaru OEM Splash Guards
Subaru JDM One Piece Rain Visors
Subaru OEM Cleared/Painted Headlights
TRS Morimoto 3Five RetroQuik 5000K Bi-Xenon HID Kit
Diode Dynamics Stage 2 Switchback Turn Signals, Yellow LED Fogs, and License Plate LEDs
Sylvania 921 Silverstar Reverse lights
PIAA Forza Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blades
Doc Designs Custom Vinyl Overlays & Decals
Debadged
Windows tinted 30%
Vanity Plates "SPEC-B"

INTERIOR
WC Lathe Werks Hybrid Black Copolymer/Burnt Gunmetal Piston Shift Knob
Redline Goods Perforated Black Nappa w/ Carbon Fiber Stripe Shift boot, E-brake Boot, and Armrest Cover
Subtle Solutions Brushed Aluminum Dead Pedal
Subaru JDM Dual Console Box
Subaru OEM Winter Mats
Diode Dynamics Stage 2 Interior LEDs
Diode Dynamics CF cup holder inserts w/ Subaru Logo
Escort 8500 X50 detector w/ Blendmount


Upcoming mods will include:

CBE
Grimmspeed DP (not yet released)
VBG1 w/ PLX AFR Sending Unit
DW 850cc Injectors
Turbo
e85 & 92OCT Stage3 CryoTune
Bilstein HD Shocks
Samco Silicone hoses

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First Week



After suspension work and some exterior mods



Volk CE28Ns and Stoptech Sport Kit


Rear Lip


Stance


Engine Bay


Interior

Reserved for new pictures...

You've been busy! Do you have the rear lip on yet? I need to shoot some pics of the B.

Nice car. Do you still have the stock Spec B rims? If so I'm interested? I would like to see some rear pics, as well as interior pics.

Originally Posted by mattg

You've been busy! Do you have the rear lip on yet? I need to shoot some pics of the B.

Yes the trunk lip is on and Central Composites is redoing the front lip and going to prototype some skirts too!

We definitely need to do a shoot so ican advance away from iPhone pictures.

Originally Posted by legacy

Nice car. Do you still have the stock Spec B rims? If so I'm interested? I would like to see some rear pics, as well as interior pics.

I do have the spec.B wheels, and think I'm keeping them. Considering powder coating and running them for winters unless I can find someone with clean LGT stockers in 17".

If mattg and I get together soon we will do a proper shoot inclusive of those areas. I do have some rear shots I'll add when I get to a computer.

Originally Posted by .:Catalyst:.

I do have the spec.B wheels, and think I'm keeping them. Considering powder coating and running them for winters unless I can find someone with clean LGT stockers in 17".

If mattg and I get together soon we will do a proper shoot inclusive of those areas. I do have some rear shots I'll add when I get to a computer.

I hate when there isn't a computer around lol. I would be willing to trade you my stock 17's for your Spec B rims. what do you think? Do you just want to do rims or rims and tires? My tires are stock size and are Nitto Neo gens with plenty of tread as my leggy isn't my Daily. i Think I have like a 7 or 8 on the tread life still.

Originally Posted by .:Catalyst:.

Yes the trunk lip is on and Central Composites is redoing the front lip and going to prototype some skirts too!

We definitely need to do a shoot so ican advance away from iPhone pictures.

Skirt lips? They were going to do full rockers in dry CF for me but I didn't end up pursuing it. I would be in on the lips though.

Lookin good man and nice list of mods! I see another Spec Bad Ass in the making here!

looks good!

I'm liking it! Will continue to stalk as pics come

Originally Posted by mattg

Skirt lips? They were going to do full rockers in dry CF for me but I didn't end up pursuing it. I would be in on the lips though.

Yes precisely! I told Marcus you might want to jump in - he did say you guys discussed before. We are taking some measurements Monday

Let me know what you think about my last post?

Originally Posted by legacy

I hate when there isn't a computer around lol. I would be willing to trade you my stock 17's for your Spec B rims. what do you think? Do you just want to do rims or rims and tires? My tires are stock size and are Nitto Neo gens with plenty of tread as my leggy isn't my Daily. i Think I have like a 7 or 8 on the tread life still.

Definitely not tires since these will be dedicated winters. I'm still on the fence and may hold onto these or I may go with something other than the early LGT stockers as well. These will be winters but it's hard to not consider 04 STi BBS for winter duty to keep them light and a little better offset. I'll let you know if I do decide to part with them

Originally Posted by .:Catalyst:.

Definitely not tires since these will be dedicated winters. I'm still on the fence and may hold onto these or I may go with something other than the early LGT stockers as well. These will be winters but it's hard to not consider 04 STi BBS for winter duty to keep them light and a little better offset. I'll let you know if I do decide to part with them

No problem man I will wait and see what you decide.