I'm going to do a full TGV delete soon, but for now, I keep getting the error that the right hand is stuck open. Good. Fine! I don't want them to close, EVER. So, Accesstuner allows you to turn off the sensors. Done. Goodbye Check Engine light!
Monday, November 19, 2018
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Ok, here is the list as it stands so far:
The previous owner installed the following:
The previous owner installed the following:
- Full Invidia exhaust, front to back, catless, headers and all. (I'm glad I didn't have to spend the money on this!)
- Cobb Accessport 3
- AEM short ram
- Mishimoto radiator
- Mishimoto hoses
- Exedy clutch and flywheel
- ARP head studs
- I assume Kartboy shifter bushings at the bottom of the shift lever
My changes:
- Cobb short throw shifter
- Prothane shifter bushings
- Cobb 3 port EBCS
- Car Chemistry 3 disc exhaust insert and packing (THIS CAR IS LOUD!)
- Changed out the radio/speakers added a sub
- HID headlights
- Summit Racing Equipment LED fog lights
- Painted factory wheels
- Backup camera
Maintenance:
- Rebuilt all shifter internals including replacing the shifter pivot.
- Changed all fluids
Pending:
- Whiteline steering rack bushings
- Whiteline transmission mount insert
- Cobb pitch stop
So, as you can see, the previous owner really left me in great shape to start this project.
Monday, November 12, 2018
New Project
I haven't posted in quite some time. Lets bring things up to date.
I sold the T-Bucket. I just wasn't driving it much. We have two small boys, and, well, you can't put car seats in a car like that.
The new project is an 04 Subaru WRX wagon. Yeah, it's a bit of a change. But is it really?
My background is in sport compacts. It's what I truly prefer, if we are being honest. I've had all types of vehicles, but sport compacts always bring me back because of the more pure driving experience. They just handle better. And with modern turbocharged platforms, you can make a lot of power with little displacement, and even less weight.
So, back to my type of hotrod. Also, I do plan on eventually building something else, but it will have Subaru power. That will be down the road, but I plan on building a Factory Five 818C.
So here's a taste. More later along with the current mod list.
I sold the T-Bucket. I just wasn't driving it much. We have two small boys, and, well, you can't put car seats in a car like that.
The new project is an 04 Subaru WRX wagon. Yeah, it's a bit of a change. But is it really?
My background is in sport compacts. It's what I truly prefer, if we are being honest. I've had all types of vehicles, but sport compacts always bring me back because of the more pure driving experience. They just handle better. And with modern turbocharged platforms, you can make a lot of power with little displacement, and even less weight.
So, back to my type of hotrod. Also, I do plan on eventually building something else, but it will have Subaru power. That will be down the road, but I plan on building a Factory Five 818C.
So here's a taste. More later along with the current mod list.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
A Bit of a Drop
I put new tires on last night and re-adjusted the suspension a bit. The original tires were a freebie set from my good friend Ricky (who corrected all my body work mistakes and sprayed the car). I knew that I would completely waste them as I tried to dial in the suspension settings. Also, as the springs settled, things changed. I'm working with 4.5 degrees caster and about 1/8" toe-in. The old front tires were 225/50/16. The new ones are 205/40/16. I'm running about 25psi and will adjust from there.
Now, on to the comparison pic:
Now, on to the comparison pic:
Monday, June 3, 2013
Interior Ideas....
There may be some changes coming for the interior. I'm sourcing another bench seat to modify. The current set-up is a modified bench/bucket from the back of a Fox body Mustang. It isn't holding up too well. It's getting a bit uncomfortable in the posterior.
A co-worker happens to have a bench out of a blazer. I plan on cutting the frame and foam down, or making my own foam. If possible, the rear trunk area will be modified for access from behind the seats.
A co-worker happens to have a bench out of a blazer. I plan on cutting the frame and foam down, or making my own foam. If possible, the rear trunk area will be modified for access from behind the seats.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Not Much Going On.... Yet
I haven't had much to report. My wife and I have been a little too pre-occupied (HAPPILY SO) with the arrival of our first child in October.
To be honest, I'm just having too much fun with my future little gearhead (or whatever he may be into) to even think about turning a wrench.
Plans for the tail end of this winter include an interior re-vamp, and perhaps a new transmission or a rebuild of the current one. It seems my TH350 is refusing to stop leaking from wherever it is leaking from. We shall see. As far as the interior, I'm planning a new, more secure, and with a slightly larger entry size for the rear storage. I want to be able to fit a small bag, some chairs, and perhaps a small soft sided cooler back there for some longer trips to shows. There is also a chance I may add a roll bar. That one is still up in the air.
Other than that, I can't wait for spring and some much needed "throttle therapy."
To be honest, I'm just having too much fun with my future little gearhead (or whatever he may be into) to even think about turning a wrench.
Plans for the tail end of this winter include an interior re-vamp, and perhaps a new transmission or a rebuild of the current one. It seems my TH350 is refusing to stop leaking from wherever it is leaking from. We shall see. As far as the interior, I'm planning a new, more secure, and with a slightly larger entry size for the rear storage. I want to be able to fit a small bag, some chairs, and perhaps a small soft sided cooler back there for some longer trips to shows. There is also a chance I may add a roll bar. That one is still up in the air.
Other than that, I can't wait for spring and some much needed "throttle therapy."
Monday, October 22, 2012
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