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Gex's 2005 RBP Wagon


Gex

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Hey All,

 

My name is Ben and this is my 2005 LGT Wagon. Thought I would stay stock. That didn't happen. Car was built in the style of a German estate wagon. Great for cruising and serious when it needs to be. Nothing super over the top. I love it!

 

 

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Mod list

 

Engine/Driveline-

 

IAG Stage 2 Short block (Manley 99.5 pistons, Brian Crower rods, ACL Bearings, ARP 2000 head bolts)

 

Blouch Dom 1.5xtr 3" 8cm hotside

 

Injector Dynamics 1000cc top feed

 

DW65c Fuel Pump

 

Grimmspeed External Wastegate uppipe

tial 38mm wastegate

 

CNT Catted down pipe

 

GReddy SP2 Wagon fitment Exhaust

 

Grimmspeed STI TMIC

 

Grimmspeed STI Throttle body hose

 

Forge STI BPV

 

AP 3" Hard Turbo Inlet

 

Grimmspeed 3port EBCS

 

Innovate LC-1 Wideband

 

Tuned via Accessport pro tune Mike Talbot PIA Tacoma 376hp/346tq at 20psi Mustang Dyno

 

2007 STI Intake manifold, 07STI Topfeed fuel rails, 07 STI throttle body map sensor and engine bay wiring harness

 

Cobb STI Fuel Pressure regulator kit

 

IAG Billet Topfeed TGV Delete

 

Grimmspeed 8mm phenolic spacers

 

IAG Street AOS

 

Mishimoto 2004-2007 STI Ancillary hose kit

 

Grimmspeed LGT Intake

 

Agency Power UELH

 

Perrin Turbo Blanket

 

Mishimoto Radiator

 

Moroso Turbo coolant reservoir

 

Spec B 6MT Transmission 3.9 fd rear end, torque solutions carrier bearing supports, STI 6MT Flywheel, ACT HDSS Clutch

 

Madrig Carbon Fiber Battery, ABS, and Alternator Covers

 

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels-

 

Fortune auto 500 coilovers

8kF spring/8k Rear Spring

STI Group N motor and transmission mounts

Whiteline adjustable rear sway bar 20mm

Whiteline adjustable front sway bar 22mm

Group N STI pitch stop

Kartboy front and rear shifter bushings

Kartboy rear transmission bushings

Moog end links f/r

Avo rear sway bar mounts

Whiteline bushings,control arms, ball joints kta124, kca307, ktd906,ktd927,ktd905,kca313,kca334,w0506,kca399

STI Brembos with STI MC and Brake booster Endless SSY pads and Centric Cryo rotors

Goodridge Stainless steel lines

18X8 +45 Enkei Raijin Wheels with 225/40 Bridgestone Potenza Tires

18x8 +45 Enkei RPF1 Wheels with 235/40 Continental extreme contact DWS 06

 

Interior/Exterior-

 

Custom Rev A/C JDM HID headlights and Standard JDM foglights

JDM Rev A/C Spec B bumper color matched USDM RBP with Rev A/C optional JDM mesh Spec B grill

JDM Kouki Tail Lights

JDM Tuned by STI passenger seat and rear folding seat

JDM STI Spec C GR STI Reclining back Recaro driver seat

Rally Armor flaps

Front and rear STI pink badges

Window tint (35% front windows, 25% rears)

JDM Double Din with Alpine iLx-W650 head unit

STI 6MT Shift knob

Cobb 6MT Short Shifter

DAMD Round 358mm wheel black leather

Redline goods ebrake boot and console cover

Accessport vent holder

Rear dog gate

WRX Pedals

 

I'm sure there is more but that would require looking at my spreadsheet of shame....

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Hello Ben, my name is also Ben and I really like what you've accomplished with your car. I strived also to make my car functional over looks like all of my prior VW's. It's something about a car that does it all well that will always have a spot in my heart. Enjoy it, and continue to share more photos with us please. : )
2010 2.5GT limited is for sale. :)
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Thanks Guys! Subydude I hope to see you again soon!

 

The spec clutch is just ok. The pedal feel is pretty heavy and the flywheel kinda sucks when you live on top of a hill surrounded by other hills with terrible drivers. If you live in a flat area then it'd be great.

 

That's ok though, the car will soon have a Spec B six speed (Or just STI they are much easier to find) and OEM STI clutch so all will be well.

 

Had no real plans for the headlights. Unless it includes a full 08 facelift which in RBP looks awesome. Maybe next year.

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So far I am liking them in the colder temperatures. The Bridgestones turn into bricks below 40*. But dry pavement and 45+ the Bridgestones are far stickier and have better cornering stability. Raijins will go back on in April and some super sticky rubber will be put on the RPF1's.

 

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Sorry for the filthy wagon. Washing this weekend and a proper photo shoot.

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