Cincy05LGT Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Crisis averted! I took another careful look and found the wastegate arm disconnected from the flapper. Easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Interesting. Out of curiosity, how much boost did the Kinugawa 16G make with the wastage disconnected? I ran my BNR without the actuator for a week while waiting on parts, and it was still hitting 12psi at upper RPM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 (edited) Interesting. Out of curiosity, how much boost did the Kinugawa 16G make with the wastage disconnected? I ran my BNR without the actuator for a week while waiting on parts, and it was still hitting 12psi at upper RPM's.At WOT my boost gage was pegged at 0 bar. Not sure if maybe the 8cm housing allows more bypass. Were you totally (mechanically) disconnected, or connected and running spring pressure? The supplied spring with this turbo is 14psi. Edited August 15, 2018 by Cincy05LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utc_pyro Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Actuator was sitting on my kitchen table, WG disconnected flapping in the exhaust flow. The newer BNRs are supposedly 8cm like the Taiwanese Turbos, so that’s why I was curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 So are you gonna race this Sunday? I may be bringing my fam to watch a guy I work with drive his C-prepared mustang. My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 So are you gonna race this Sunday? I may be bringing my fam to watch a guy I work with drive his C-prepared mustang.That's the plan. I need to get registered. Hopeto see you there! SM usually runs first heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 Stainless safety wire ftw! Gotta love an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Rallysport Direct sent me the wrong heat shield which I unknowingly installed last week and it seemed to kinda fit, but definitely didn't feel quite right. As it turns out, the wastegate arm was contacting the heat shield and causing me to overboost. It probably also contributed to the arm popping off the flapper. During a backroads blast I saw 1.6 bar on the gage while I'm only tuned for 1.3 and it felt INSANE. Luckily nothing bad happened and it didn't lean out on stock injectors. I have an old grimmspeed shield on now and everything is good, so looks like I'm selling a COBB 04-07 STi heat shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 I just had to do some serious emergency troubleshooting. Car would barely idle and afr was super lean. Checked all over for vacuum leaks and smoke tested, found nothing. Turns out the ECU was pulling fuel due to previous wastegate issue. Ecu reset, runs fine. Damn computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 ECU issues are always frustrating. Glad it wasn't anything serious. I won't be at the races today. My guy from work couldn't get his wife to let him race, and I have too much stuff to do at home. Maybe I'll make it to the next one. Sent from inner space. My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) I won't be at the races today. My guy from work couldn't get his wife to let him race, and I have too much stuff to do at home. Maybe I'll make it to the next one. No biggie. It was more of a shakedown for the car since I needed to develop confidence again and get some seat time. Despite heavily worn and heat cycled RE11's, I placed 2nd in Street Modified. There were a few spots on track I never quite figured out the best line, and they ended up being costly. All in all it was a great day and the car performed well. I'm still working on keeping both hands planted on the wheel, though a quicker rack will help with this. My quickest run: My "best" run until the last corner... Edited August 21, 2018 by Cincy05LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Switched back to winters today. Bring on the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05stilegacy Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I have 05 legacy gt with 550wheelhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Neato.I have 05 legacy gt with 550wheelhp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 I haven't done much with the car this summer, but I'll be tweaking a few things with the suspension over the winter as well as collecting odds and ends to go top feed and FF E85. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StkmltS Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Flex fuel would be fun. What's your injector setup look like now? My DiySB rebuild Got Misfires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Flex fuel would be fun. What's your injector setup look like now?Currently completely stock sidefeeds. I think the plan will be to use as many inexpensive oem parts as possible to go topfeed with ID1000's. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 No biggie. It was more of a shakedown for the car since I needed to develop confidence again and get some seat time. Despite heavily worn and heat cycled RE11's, I placed 2nd in Street Modified. There were a few spots on track I never quite figured out the best line, and they ended up being costly. All in all it was a great day and the car performed well. I'm still working on keeping both hands planted on the wheel, though a quicker rack will help with this. My quickest run: My "best" run until the last corner... I'm so cool at autox, I drive with my knuckles Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 I'm so cool at autox, I drive with my knuckles Haha not my finest moment. I'll be doing the evolution school next year to tighten the loose nut behind the wheel. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) i was fixing to comment on your hand placement then your elbow appeared. Cue "Hooks driving test"... You had a good run but just needed to hammer down sooner and brake before inducing understeer. More cowbell, er , throttle. While waiting for your evo class, you can practice hand placement. Wrap a piece of red or yellow tspe at 12 o'clock on steering wheel. Electrical tape works well. Then practice holding the steering wagon wheel at 9 & 3. Do that every time you drive. Try to leave them there all the time. No more elbow/knuckles/etc. The more you practice now the more you can work on other stuff in class. Once you master 9 & 3 hand placement, work on pulling with hand thats on the inside of the turn. Turning right, pull down with right hand and relax left hand grip. Reverse for left hand turn. When returning to center, use opposite hand to gently pull wheel back to center using starting hand as a brake to over pulling. A parking lot at 10mph is a great place to practice this or a neighborhood with lots of turns. Pulling down in direction of turn uses small muscles allowing for a fine control as opposed to the "boxer throwing punches" that comes from pushing the wheel into position. Practice having a quiet upper body. The more you move, the less effort you can put into driving. Long pants and knee pads will help wedge your legs in place until you get the hang of it. If you really want to practice, mount a go pro over the rear passenger seat pointing over your right shoulder. Split the view between the top of your knees and your head. Edited November 20, 2019 by boxkita Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 New wheel and tire setup is on. 17x9 RPF1 with 245-40R17 BFG Rival S. Rolled the rears, and trimmed inner fender liners to remedy the rubbing. The grip is unreal already, can't wait to get a performance alignment and get on track, which reminds me, I need more camber. Recommendations on camber plates to grab an extra degree? I'm running KW V2's on OEM tophats. I'm guessing Cusco is the best... Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 check with Myles at Racecomp Engineering. I'm running his GT Worx (Vorshlag) units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 check with Myles at Racecomp Engineering. I'm running his GT Worx (Vorshlag) unitsWhile very nice, those aren't cheap. Way more than what I need. I'm between the Whiteline Com-C and Cusco pillow ball. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Been awhile since I've posted on here. The car is still running strong, though it only sees weekend use. I have a few things lined up for it this year in hopes of motivating me to get out to more autox and track day events. Here's the list of maintenance items and mods I've done or plan to do: Done: Enkei RPF1 17x9 et45 BFG Rival S Rolled fenders and trimmed fender liners KW V2 coilovers Need to do: Mevotech Al SpecB LCA Whiteline front LCA bushings Whiteline ALK Camber plates Upgraded RSB, endlinks, & reinforcing brackets Whiteline rear camber bolt/eccentric bushing Performance corner balance alignment Steering shaft damper coupling delete 2015+ STi steering rack Replace PS pump Fix broken 3port EBCS bracket KB short shifter Once I started typing, the list grew quicker than I thought... Jayson Replace AC Condenser Recharge AC Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Edited April 3, 2021 by Cincy05LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincy05LGT Posted April 15, 2021 Author Share Posted April 15, 2021 I bought a pair of Mevotech Aluminum front LCA's and very carefully pushed out the rear bushings last night. No damage to the inner bore, bushings came out with moderate pressure. Went to install the Whiteline KCA334 kit, and the slip fit into the bore... which was surprising. I understand they are captured between the frame and triangle plate but shouldn't they at least be a press fit into the arm? Seems a bit odd... Maybe some concurrence on whether this is normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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