nomad Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 ...I have that rear EDM bumper that I bought more than a year ago for the 06. Still in the garage. Got these folding mirrors a month ago as well. Have not even planned yet when I'll install these. Have to install the N7 and sound system in the car too.... And build the subwoofer cabinet as well. Sigh. I won't offer you my JDM grille and chin spoilers then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 I’m planning on either sending Killer B my current header/uppipe to be converted to an EWG setup or selling it and buying a new KB header/uppipe for EWG that is Swaintech coated. For an EWG I’m looking at the 38mm Tial MV-S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Apparently the welds on the internal baffles on my KB oil pan failed so I get to see how good their warranty service is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtea Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Apparently the welds on the internal baffles on my KB oil pan failed so I get to see how good their warranty service is. The guy from killer b who is always on nasioc cheekily implys other manufacturers competing parts are of sub par quality. Loves to say their welds are superior too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 So does the shop have an idea of what caused the rod knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 So does the shop have an idea of what caused the rod knock? I haven’t got anything definitive from them yet. I need to drop off some parts either today or tomorrow and I’ll see what they’ve found out. Hopefully Killer B won’t be difficult about getting this pan fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Did you get baffle parts in your engine, that would be such a sad / ironic way of killing it. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Did you get baffle parts in your engine, that would be such a sad / ironic way of killing it. I think it was vibration that made the welds fail. One thing I just realized is that I didn’t send Blackstone an oil sample at all last year (previous one was done May 2016). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 I went by Surgeline today and they confirmed that the oil pan failure was not the cause of the rod knock. The heads looked clear of contaminants but the pan had a “glitter bomb” in it. The oil had zero miles on it, just the run time from them diagnosing the problem. I sent a sample of the oil that was in there during the failure to Blackstone so those results will be interesting. Killer B has given me an RMA to send it back to them for warranty service so I’m going to try and get it out to them tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Results from Blackstone right after the failure. Edited February 21, 2018 by WRX USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Ordered these: Killer B Holy Header with EWG and Swaintech coating: Tial MV-S 38mm EWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Killer B got my oil pan on Tuesday and it is on their schedule to be fixed next week. That’s a pretty quick turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 So they admitted that there were some defects then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 So they admitted that there were some defects then? They didn’t use that wording, just that they received it and it’s on schedule for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 I got confirmation that Japan Part’s should be receiving the painted Liberal under panel this week and shipping it out by next Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 I ordered a Primitive Racing skidplate yesterday and just picked it up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Aaaaaaaaand I still have mine that I have yet to install . Been collecting dust for the past year now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 My OEM one is pretty saggy so I’m going to install this as soon as I get my car back. I got one for my bugeye too and it was really easy to install. Having a set of 10” Race Ramps is super helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Picked up an STi airbag cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 My paint matched Liberal Albero under protector arrived from Japan today. I also got a SuperStik oil dipstick to help insure that I know exactly where the oil level is on the new engine. https://www.superstik.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) I want one of those. Sick of: oh my engine has no oil, just kidding. It's now over full with half a quart added. Edited March 6, 2018 by Rhitter My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtea Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I want a dead accurate digital oil level gauge that doesn’t require me popping the hood. i’d Pay $300-500 for that. 7-1000 if it included temp and pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I thought about that too. That would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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