B's 03 2.5L WRX

[The B]

Figured I might as well post it...

Name:Brandon (aka B)

Vehicle: 2003 WRX - WRB with 2.5L swap.

Mods:
Engine:
2.5L Forester XT long block
AVO450 turbo
STi injectors
Walbro fuel pump
APS DR550 FMIC kit
HKS CF/Ti Catback Exh
Perrin catless Downpipe
Autospeed flex uppipe
Perrin fuel rails
ECUTek flash
APS Cold Air intake
APS BOV
PWR radiator
Samco turbo inlet
perrin radiator hoses
Greddy TT w/harness
Kartboy exhaust hangers
Grounding kit
STi clutch/ flywheel with modified tranny
stoptech front rotors with stoptech pads
and h6 rear rotors with Axxis pads

Suspension:
Tein Basics with flex spring rates
more to come...

Exterior:
EDM projector headlights
Liberal style grille
18" Rota Subzero Gold with Nitto NT555 tires
Aqua CF reverse hood scoop
Painted Side Skirts
Kartboy shifter w/bushing
CF side markers

Pics:
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[The B]

more pics:

The gauges I used to have. :(
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My first round of mods:
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My pimp JDM gas door:
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[kev]

Nice...who did the motor swap?

I should pay my S2K off earlier so I can buy an STi for my wife. (ie..another car for me!)

[wgnths]

awesome bugeye!!! :D and kev, julie needs an sti

[The B]

Dyno-Comp does all my work. I won't let anyone else touch it.

Now all I need are some Volks!

[wgnths]

everyone needs volks!! :D

[The B]

I knew I should have bought some Volks instead of that worthless turbo and fmic!!! heh. ;)

[wgnths]

duh, what were you thinking!!? i only boughy my volks because one of hp's customers was selling them off his wrx! and for $1900 w/azenis i couldnt pass it up! plus they were only a few months old. :)

[The B]

Sad. :(

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[pickinicholas]

That is sad! Sorry bro!

[wgnths]

i like the previous pics better :(

[The B]

It'll buff right out!! ;)

From the "preliminary" review of the car, the body shop thinks it's easily repairable, but I seriously doubt it. There are too many issues that could be wrong with it, namely the motor and tranny. Not to mention trying to get one tein oilcover, and one rota, and one EDM projector headlight is going to be impossible.

[yepee]

it should fix, the bad part looks like the wheel is pushed back into the firewall, that could be a problem, just dont expect it to be the same :cry:

[The B]

I went and looked at it today, and I'm not sure. I gave the guy a copy of my reciepts and his eyes got big. We'll have to see what the insurance guy says. The part that I'm not sure of also, is the roof is buckled slightly, so that may mean unibody damage. That, and the tow company effed up my exhaust!! bastards!

[pickinicholas]

That looks totalled to me... There is NO WAY the insurance company can say that it isn't ESPECIALLY if the roof is even slightly buckled.

[yepee]

once they get it on the frame machine and start to pull on it, the buckle in the roof should come out,

[pickinicholas]

But when you bend metal (especially a uni body frame) you weaken the characteristics of the metal... from what I understand. I'm no expert on it though.

[yepee]

the actual structure like the windshield pillar or the center pillar (between the front & rear doors) are made from HSLA (high strengh low alloy) steel, those are a concern if damaged, the roof just ties the structure together to stiffen it up, I am sure it will pull out

[wgnths]

jeez that sucks..id rather it be totalled. i cant imagine the car ever being truly straight again. i had a totalled car that my grandfathers body shop ended up fixing, and it just wasnt the same..had electrical issues pop up and crap. bleh.

[The B]

I have it over at Ric's body and paint in Snobsdale now. He thinks there may be some firewall damage, and if that's the case, it'll be totalled. Otherwise, who knows. But he says I'm looking at least 2-3 months out. sheet!!

[wgnths]

blaaaaaaaaaaah

[The B]

Erin... buddy, pal!! I don't suppose you have an extra car lying around that I could borrow?? hmmm? heh.

[wgnths]

i wish i did! i have a spec v with half a motor and no interior and a 240 with front wheels pointing in two directions :lol:

[The B]

More pics, this is from the body shop in Cottonwood.

My messed up exhaust! :cry: Towing sucks! (I think the pig, I mean cop didn't like my piggie mocking him?!?)
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The buckled roof.
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Damn cheap ass rotas!
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It looks like it honestly just sheered the side of the car off... From what the body guy said, the hit sliced my airbag wire(the black wire near the FMIC hosing with the yellow nub), which kept the airbag from going off. Good thing I didn't need it! Tjose are clean cuts if I've ever seen any.
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My poor EDM projector!!
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:(
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[pickinicholas]

That sucks... My condolences.

[wgnths]

doh, man the roof really did buckle...i wouldnt be thrilled to have that car fixed. :?

[The B]

If they total it, I guess I'm getting a beater... spoke with my lawyer, and he said the endangerment charge is a felony. It's going to cost me $5k for his services. fock!

[wgnths]

i'd like to hear a definition of felony endangerment! im still confused as to why you got that...nobody injured :?

[The B]

All I can guess is because there was a 2 month old in the Durango I hit... who the hell knows.

[wgnths]

right, the 3rd vehicle involved that also failed to control their vehicle but wasnt cited. :roll:

[LaidbackRacr]

Damn bro...I feel your pain. I just got my car back from Rics Auto Body in Scottsdale on Monday after 16k worth of damage. I was fortunate and didn't get cited for anything. But I was without for 3 months and the car still isn't quite right. Im taking it back tomorrow to hopefully get it all figured out. From what they told me uni-body cars these days are easier and better to fix (still waiting to see proof of this ;) ) Dean at Rics is a good guy though and should get it taken care of. If you need advice or help with your claim email or call me Chris 602-881-5431 I am an insurance Agent and very well versed in these matters. BTW expect your insurance to go up at least 100 a month for this too. Mine is now 350 a month for my 350Z.

Good luck, and glad your OK.

[wgnths]

$350/mo! wow! i pay $100 less for full coverage on my wrx, spec v and grand cherokee combined! i must be old :?

[pickinicholas]

Damn bro...I feel your pain. I just got my car back from Rics Auto Body in Scottsdale on Monday after 16k worth of damage. I was fortunate and didn't get cited for anything. But I was without for 3 months and the car still isn't quite right. Im taking it back tomorrow to hopefully get it all figured out. From what they told me uni-body cars these days are easier and better to fix (still waiting to see proof of this ;) ) Dean at Rics is a good guy though and should get it taken care of. If you need advice or help with your claim email or call me Chris 602-881-5431 I am an insurance Agent and very well versed in these matters. BTW expect your insurance to go up at least 100 a month for this too. Mine is now 350 a month for my 350Z.

Good luck, and glad your OK.

Time to change insurance...





























J/K I know your an agent...

[LaidbackRacr]

yeah well I am dying on ins because of two factors

Accident - Prior to that was paying 240 per month
Speeding ticket 19 over - prior to that 190 per month

And lastly I am under 25 yrs old. The moment I am: GOOD THINGS for my insurance :)

[pickinicholas]

yeah well I am dying on ins because of two factors

Accident - Prior to that was paying 240 per month
Speeding ticket 19 over - prior to that 190 per month

And lastly I am under 25 yrs old. The moment I am: GOOD THINGS for my insurance :)

:D I think 3 tickets on my record kinda hurt me, but 2 are getting ready to come off and I turn 25 in January...

[wgnths]

yeah im old...once i turned 25 it went way down. now that im 31 they consider me a slow driver :lol: actually, i get a bunch of discounts for clean record(shh), multi-car, life and homeowners all thru them for the last 6 years.

[LaidbackRacr]

Nice...btw for all of you I am a broker and have many companies under me so if you are looking for lower rates hit me up. I can quote you all fairly quickly

[pickinicholas]

yeah im old...once i turned 25 it went way down. now that im 31 they consider me a slow driver :lol: actually, i get a bunch of discounts for clean record(shh), multi-car, life and homeowners all thru them for the last 6 years.

You got to be shitting me! You 31!!! Wow, you look good for your old age! :)

[wgnths]

why thank you! :lol: also, good to know about having an agent here. i know a few people that i will refer to you to see about lower rates. :wink:

[The B]

Word... actually my car is at Ric's right now. The tell me 2 months if they fix it, which I see turning into 3 at least, since all the specialty parts I need to source. We'll see though.

I go through Farmers, and will stay since they have always done right by me, and everything has always been easy. (but we'll see, since this is my first major claim.)

[LaidbackRacr]

Yeah Brandon I talked with Dean about your car...He said it most likely will be a total out. The motor would have to be pulled to fix he said.

[Anonymous]

That sucks! Such a nice car. Hope you get what it's worth if it is a total, and can't wait to see what you come up with next. Good luck man.

[speedblind]

That's strange, I guess I wasn't logged on on this computer. Didn't know you could post as a guest.

[wgnths]

imo i think that would be better..maybe not cheaper but in the end, less headaches to deal with. between the time to fix and the car being like it was before may be difficult, coming from my experience with a car that was totaled and fixed.

[pickinicholas]

Repaired cars are NEVER the same, especially if it is THAT close to being totaled

[LaidbackRacr]

I would normally agree, but I just finally got all the work done at RICS AUTO BODY and it drives like brand new...finally :) Of course my body damage was minimal but my suspension damage was 16k worth of damage. So far no issues with todays uni body technology they bring your car to new again.

[The B]

shit, that would be news to me. I haven't heard anything, but I'll be going up there tomorrow to chat and see if they can push for a total. I'm just hoping I can get my salvagable parts off of it. Highly thinking about buying it back and swapping everything into a 93 AWD Impreza.

We'll see, I keep you all posted.

[Anonymous]

That would be a cool swap. I just sold my 93 wagon because I don't have the money for a 2.5L swap right now. If the engine is salvagable, you're half way there. Good luck either way.

[LaidbackRacr]

Im always down for motor swaps...done a few now :(

[The B]

Now they're saying they won't even get it in the shop to look at until next week. I only have so much time on my rental, people!

[wgnths]

yeah i would bring that up, they need to understand that you cant be forever without a car..or bring it someplace else.

[LaidbackRacr]

To give you an idea here bro...my adjuster didn't look at my car for almost 2 1/2 weeks and then body shop had it for about 2 months. Who hasn't looked at it yet? Body shop or adjuster.

I had to get a rental on my own at at 250+ a week. that got old quick I should have just bought a beater.

[The B]

I know the proceedure, unfortunately. I was just venting. The adjuster already had his estimate done, I'm just waiting for the shop to pull it in and tear it down, and hopefully declare it a total. They told me this week, but when I called today, they said late next week.

[LaidbackRacr]

Yep holiday weekend...Most of them wont be back until Tues and Weds. What did adjuster get for estimate

to give you some info my adjuster guessed 6200 end bill 16,000+

[The B]

the adjuster said 7800

[LaidbackRacr]

Yep gonna be a total then...im sure once Dean or Tony takes a look at it thouroughly it will be much more...one thing I didn't realize is how much time and effort goes into there job just to estimate price to fix they have to start pulling everything my folder was SOOO thick.

[The B]

They didn't total yours with $16k in damage?

[LaidbackRacr]

Nope...they probably should have but they estimated pay out on my car around 29k so I was right under the mark.

[The B]

What is total? 65% to value or what?

[LaidbackRacr]

Depends on insurance companies all go with parameters of 60-75 percent, i believe my company uses 65 percent scale

[The B]

I believe they value my car at $18k, so total on 65% to value would be $11.7k. So we'll see.

[LaidbackRacr]

I told Dean I though it would be valued at around 26-30k

At that value he thought it would be totalled so if they are only saying 18k for sure you have a total bro. Dean gets back Weds and I'm sure he'll have your car quoted by Friday and insurance will then give you the amount they are going to pay you. NOTE: YOU CAN NEGOTIATE...ALOT!!! Their job is to complete a claim asap and as cheap as possible but you can tell them with your mods how much you believe it to be worth and negotiate.

[The B]

Thanks for the heads up.

[pickinicholas]

So if I got in a car accident will they replace all of my mods, or am I S.O.L. because my insurance doesn't know about it right now?

[LaidbackRacr]

Depends on the insurance company.... Most will require that you give them list of itemized upgrades and they add them on as "Endorsements" to the poicy to give you coverage. But yes you could possibly get nothing if they aren't aware of the modifications. Again this is company specific, so some will still honor your mods. You would have to check with your Agent and get it in writing if possible.

[pickinicholas]

Do you know what Allstate does?

[LaidbackRacr]

I know for audio equipment it has to be bolted down and part of the car or requires "HI FI" endorsement, I believe they require "state value" policies on upgraded modified vehicles but I might be wrong. You would have to check with your agent. If you find out info and need clarification or they don't know let me know and I can look into it further

[The B]

They finally started the teardown. Somehow the wheel lock had been removed from the vehicle, so they had to wait on me to get it back. I hope to hear tomorrow that the adjuster showed and will total, but for now I'm just waiting.

[pickinicholas]

Good luck!

[LaidbackRacr]

I talked to Dean yesterday he said he was 90 percent sure it was going to be a total. Crossing my fingers for you bro.

[The B]

How do you know more than I do on my car?? heh. They just keep saying they don't know the time frame, and they are waiting for the farmers guy. Damnit! My rental is due back tomorrow and I don't have a car!!

[LaidbackRacr]

:( Thats the nice thing about being me, I can hear what is going with your car "unoficially" where as you have to hear about the "official" stuff. And in order for the "official" word it is up to the adjuster. Trust me though they are going to push for a total, and that should go quick because right now your car is just taking up space and that is space they could get paid for :)

I hope it draws to an end soon. BTW where you live and work? Maybe we can help with carpool?

[The B]

He called me this morning and gave me the news. It's a total loss.

So now I have some decisions. I HAVE to do something today, I think, due to not having a rental anymore, and I work tomorrow.

Choices:
a.) Saab 9-2x (or possibly a used WRX or a GC-body 2.5RS) and swap every part I'm able to (I hate going back to a 2.0l but I don't have the money to get an STi right now, and the Saab is damn cheap). I'll be swapping the turbo, FMIC, intake, fuel system, up-pipe and downpipe, and turbo timer. I may go ghetto and use my messed up exhaust and try to bend it out as best as possible. I'll have to buy a new flash for the 05 ECU, but may be able to sell my ECU if time permits.

b.) Buy a different car (new or used), yank my parts off and sell them to recoup some money, and start over at square one. I have no idea what car I'd get, but I've been thinking of either a Scion tC, MINI, or something for a "cruise" car(ie: not fast), or something like a used G35, 350z, IS300 or the like.

[LaidbackRacr]

Get a 350z join the game with me :) If you need help ripping parts off call me I can help you

[The B]

So if I part it, anyone want some parts? I'll be selling stuff cheap.

[pickinicholas]

He called me this morning and gave me the news. It's a total loss.

So now I have some decisions. I HAVE to do something today, I think, due to not having a rental anymore, and I work tomorrow.

Choices:
a.) Saab 9-2x (or possibly a used WRX or a GC-body 2.5RS) and swap every part I'm able to (I hate going back to a 2.0l but I don't have the money to get an STi right now, and the Saab is damn cheap). I'll be swapping the turbo, FMIC, intake, fuel system, up-pipe and downpipe, and turbo timer. I may go ghetto and use my messed up exhaust and try to bend it out as best as possible. I'll have to buy a new flash for the 05 ECU, but may be able to sell my ECU if time permits.

b.) Buy a different car (new or used), yank my parts off and sell them to recoup some money, and start over at square one. I have no idea what car I'd get, but I've been thinking of either a Scion tC, MINI, or something for a "cruise" car(ie: not fast), or something like a used G35, 350z, IS300 or the like.

You can get one of those new Smart cars that are coming from Europe... J/K. I'd go for a 350z or 240sx... they are fun.

[LaidbackRacr]

Are you buying back your total or just pillaging it? Also curious what did they offer for your veh?

[wgnths]

i guess it comes down to how much you want to spend on another car....used wrx's can be had pretty cheap. mox got his new wagon for $19.500, so im sure theres deals to be had on new too. minis are overpriced, even used. the tc is a very decent car for the money. if you just want a cruiser, something like that would be really nice with a few bolt ons and some killer suspension. g35's are fairly pricey too, close to used sti territory.

[Bphilly]

Yeah...I am sure there are a few junkyard dogs(like me) that would buy your old parts. I am looking for up/dp to complete my mod list for a while. I will pm ya

[DangerViking]

Damn me for having that "other" awd turbo car :P I needz partz

[wrx222]

Choice "a" would be the most hp for the money, even used Z's are still in the mid 20's, you can get a used wrx fairly cheap and then swap what you can, still end up with a decently modded car. Or pick up the 92x on that GM deal thing.

Dave

[The B]

For some reason, Farmer's doesn't allow buy-backs any longer, I guess due to liability issues. That sucks. So if I actually want it back, I'd have to get the information, as it all goes through IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions) I know where it's going, just have to find when it's going and then bid on it... bahhh. Too much work. But they are letting me yank all my parts, and swap the stock parts back on. So I'll be doing that soon.

I'm actually still looking at possible "donor" cars. Although I really hate going back to an underpowered 2.0L. ;) So I'm looking at a 2.5L turbo Baja that I can just swap all of it over to, and push 400hp out of it easily(it's the exact same motor I'm using, as it's the same as a Forester XT). Even though I've been told by SEVERAL people it's goofy or ugly, I'm still considering it. I think it would be sick dropped on some 18" Volks and big brembos.

I'll have to put some time into photochops for illustration.

[moxie]

I hate the Baja...

But seeing one with big brakes, wheels and 400hp would be interesting.

[LaidbackRacr]

Baja...BAH! Z is the new blue. Why go to two litre when you can go to 3.5 Litre

[moxie]

Why go NA, when you can go boost?

[LaidbackRacr]

with all that displacement, Boost can be in future and can be sooo much safer

[moxie]

Yeah, but he wouldn't have boost for now... ;)

hehe

I like the idea for the 350.
I wanted to get one myself.

[pickinicholas]

Safer with rediculous amounts of compression?? You'd have to get that compression down to around 8:1 to be completely safe... I need to go look for new piston options for the 350z (I do want one, but want it boosted)

[LaidbackRacr]

8.5 to 1 would be good, though my compression isn't that rediculous its 11x1 which is not as bad as other NA cars, can run about 6psi semi safe.

I want rebuild but requires, pistons and rods for sure, i think the head is pretty capable.

[wrx222]

Yeah but now your talking turbo kit- $5k and rebuild with forged internals- who knows, you've even told me most people who boost that car blow the motor it's just a matter of time, hp:$ ratio isn't looking so good.
On the other hand the Z is a sweet car :D
Baja is a bit odd looking but with 400hp, what a sleeper that would be, I'd love to see the look on some guys face when he gets beat by that :lol:

Dave

[LaidbackRacr]

I'd love to see the look on some guys face when he gets beat by that

I'd Cry :cry:

[wrx222]

See what I mean! It'd be friggin hilarious!

[LaidbackRacr]

See what I mean! It'd be friggin hilarious!

I hate you... :)

[wgnths]

also hate the baja :lol: but dropped, wheels, lots of power...get rid of the lights on the roll bar thingy it would be cool. i've never seen one. are there any aftermarket parts for the car? i assume it shares the chassis with something?

[The B]

I researched it, and I changed my mind. I'm breaking down and buying a Scion TC for a daily driver. Once I get a house and reduce some other debt, I'll be back with something turbo. I have a guy swapping all my parts to his car this weekend, and the car will be at FAT to get it taken care of. He's getting my 2.5L, turbo, FMIC, fuel system, ECU, etc. He may take the 3 wheels, and the rear Tein coilovers, but I'm not sure. I'll let you guys know if anythnig is left.

[wgnths]

theres a nice 00 rs in the trader for $12k, and a turbod 99 for $13k.......for a daily ride, the tc will suit. its a great car for the money and it can certainly be upgraded. :)

[The B]

Went and looked at the 2k RS, and it's beat up. Wouldn't get financed for the turbo'd one. I'll handle to tC for a little while, then hand it down to the woman, and get something sweet.

I saw this and wanted it bad, but I'd rather build my own, especially since he turbo'd the stock KA24:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=184799525&dealer_id=56511323&car_year=1998&make=NISSAN&distance=50&lang=en&max_price=&model=240SX&end_year=1998&min_price=&certified=&address=85008&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=1997&isp=y&cardist=15

[moxie]

Do you have a rear bar?

:)

[pickinicholas]

Rear bar? Do you mean swaybar?

[moxie]

Yeah...

That's l33t r4c3r sp33k n00b...

JFWY... Don't hurt me...

[The B]

No swaybar, suspension was mostly stock.

WTF, man? My credit union apparently no longer finances TTL. So I have to come up with $2300 to get a frickin Scion. damnit! This is BS. I just want a car!

[wgnths]

wow really? thats lame, especially for a credit union!?

[The B]

apparently there was some "mixup" and they thought I wasn't approved for the full amount, but after kicking some heads in, I got the final approval. I pick up the tC today (friday). I'll get pics as soon as phase 1 is done, and I'll be slowly working on it from here.

[kev]

congrats

the kickass thing about toyota/scion is that they have TSB's to allow for camber bolts up front. This means getting quite a bit of negative camber up front for a stock car! (ignore my autox thoughts)

Great car, I'd get one for my wife, but we need a 4door people hauler...Xb baby.

[wrx222]

Congrats! can't wait to see it. What color did you get? :D

[Ruiner77]

Chad over at Rockblocker had a hot lookin tc.... dark blue, limo'd windows (with a slight blue tint), blue headlights, fogged rear lights, lowered a bit, and some nice wheels. Very nice looking.

[wgnths]

ive seen a few really great looking tc's around town too...i think you'll like the car, power maybe not right now but im sure it will still be fun to drive! i would just do a few bolt ons and spend more on suspension :twisted:

[The B]

I like it for the fact that it's clean looking and sorta cheap (although not as much after I optioned it.) and it has nominal power at this point.

I've talked to Robert at FAT about a 1-off turbo kit possibly. We'll see how the money situation goes. I orignally purchased this car to just drive it, and leave it, but now after I have it, it NEEDS more power, a better suspension, and some bigger brakes. It's unsafe in it's current setup. ;)

[wgnths]

well duh!!!! very clean looking cars though, and now we have a scion added to the group. :)

[The B]

The WRX is being torn apart over the next few days... :(

I'll miss that piece. It was fast and fun.

I need a waaaambulance.

[wgnths]

hop in my lollertruck!

[pickinicholas]

I like it for the fact that it's clean looking and sorta cheap (although not as much after I optioned it.) and it has nominal power at this point.

I've talked to Robert at FAT about a 1-off turbo kit possibly. We'll see how the money situation goes. I orignally purchased this car to just drive it, and leave it, but now after I have it, it NEEDS more power, a better suspension, and some bigger brakes. It's unsafe in it's current setup. ;)

I saw your car today :( brings a tear to my eye. But Robert was done with it and it was waiting on the tow truck to come pick it up, I work like 1/2 mile from his shop and it's on my way home from work.

[wgnths]

:cry:

[The B]

I don't know how it got out, but apparently the parts vultures have been going to FAT to see what they can scavage from my remaining parts, wanting to part it out!! WTF? I said in my post on NASIOC it wasn't for parting out. What is up with these people?

[wgnths]

cheap mofo's wanting to get free shit!!!!!

[LaidbackRacr]

cheap mofo's wanting to get free s&%*!!!!!

Yep parted out too sports cars now, and I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. Everyone crawls out of woodwork to rip u off.