The Forester XT (fresh pics again 02/27) pg.5!!!!!!!!

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Here is how they look in stock form: This is not mine BTW
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_124.jpg
Then w/ a drop:
http://www.kingpinperformance.com/main/images/virgil5.jpg
Then how it sits right now
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/picture_001_521.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a343/fieldy72233/WRXMeet013.jpg

Just a little more to go before HIN but there will be a blacked out mesh grill, some headlight covers Chad(Rockblocker will make) and smoked taillights as well. Nothing under the hood till next week and will update w/ mods then. Hope you guys like it. :D

[wgnths]

like it? LOVE it!! :twisted: cant wait to have it displayed with us at HIN :D

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like it? LOVE it!! :twisted: cant wait to have it displayed with us at HIN :DI'm doing everything I can to have it up to snuff for you guys. It's been crazy lately.

[pickinicholas]

NICE Virgil... you da man!!!

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NICE Virgil... you da man!!!Thanks, I'm glad you like teh bread box! :D It's hip to be square! :lol:
Ok, again not that funny but it had to be said.

[wgnths]

ah remember, we dont have show cars here! just need them to be clean and shiny is all. your car will stand out either way. :wink:

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ah remember, we dont have show cars here! just need them to be clean and shiny is all. your car will stand out either way. :wink:Right on, clean it will be. Shiny....that's another story. :lol:

[EVIL 8]

I think I raced you at Fireturd when we both got our cars...and we both ran low 14's...or that could have been someone else...

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I think I raced you at Fireturd when we both got our cars...and we both ran low 14's...or that could have been someone else...That was prolly me...I'm a shitty driver. :oops:

[wgnths]

adam wasnt impressed with his time either. :lol: awd is hard to launch. thats why i dont want to go run a 15 and look like a dildo head.

[Bphilly]

even more like a dildo heaD?

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adam wasnt impressed with his time either. :lol: awd is hard to launch. thats why i dont want to go run a 15 and look like a dildo head.I doubt you'll run a 15 but man, it seems at Firebird everyone runs a slow time. Hell one night there was a supercharged vett and all he could muster was a mid 12!! Lightly modded SRT-4's run high 14's-low 15's. A modded Mach 1 w/ a high 14. Maybe it's a slow track, or Phoenix is full of crappy drivers?

[moxie]

They don't prep the track very well for the amatuer nights, so it alway seems to be kind of slick.


Also, during the summer time, track temps can be quite high.


I have never been there on Friday nights, but maybe those MuscleCarGuys don't have as much of a problem.

[EVIL 8]

They don't prep the track very well for the amatuer nights, so it alway seems to be kind of slick.


Also, during the summer time, track temps can be quite high.


I have never been there on Friday nights, but maybe those MuscleCarGuys don't have as much of a problem.

WERD!! I would like to go on mullet night to see the difference compared to SCO nights...

[Max Power]

Friday's used to be pretty awful (this was when there was just Friday night drags so everybody was there). The lines were outrageous and you'd get maybe 3 runs in all night (as in from open to close). Track prep was ass too... unless there was some sort of event coming up or had just happened.

I ran pretty well there but with the 1100 ft elevation and crappy temp/prep my runs were a little slower than they should have been. But there were a lot of people who were running WAY slower than they should have (driver suckiness I presume). That was back in my rwd days; with awd I never went cause I was never really comfortable with my launch :)

Back on topic - your XT is bad assed. Love those wheels.

[moxie]

Friday's used to be pretty awful (this was when there was just Friday night drags so everybody was there). The lines were outrageous and you'd get maybe 3 runs in all night (as in from open to close). Track prep was ass too... unless there was some sort of event coming up or had just happened.

I ran pretty well there but with the 1100 ft elevation and crappy temp/prep my runs were a little slower than they should have been. But there were a lot of people who were running WAY slower than they should have (driver suckiness I presume). That was back in my rwd days; with awd I never went cause I was never really comfortable with my launch :)

Back on topic - your XT is bad assed. Love those wheels.

I figured you would know :)


Fireturd is really good about pwnz0ring fast cars.

I have seen WRXs, Evos, Supras, NSXs, SRT-4s even alll in the 15s to 16s...

[kev]

Nice...how much whp does your wagon put down?

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Nice...how much whp does your wagon put down?Before the catback and pulley and some other goodies it was 230AWHP and 240AWTQ so maybe, just maybe 240whp and 250wtq. Next week it should be from what I'm told around 300whp or more, but for now 300whp will be just fine.

[wgnths]

i guess a 300whp wagon is ok..... :roll: :lol:

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Yeah, even though wagon's suck and are for old ladies. :P

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Fresh pics, still steamy in the middle!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/Imprezivr6/Virgil4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/Imprezivr6/Virgil3.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/Imprezivr6/Virgil2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b148/Imprezivr6/virgil1.jpg

[kev]

Is it sad that I noticed the following in order:

1) nice pink strut tower bar brackets (reminds me of FULL RACE)
2) sweet epoxy coated floor *envious*
3) are those fogs covered in lamin-x?

Nice pics

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Is it sad that I noticed the following in order:

1) nice pink strut tower bar brackets (reminds me of FULL RACE)
2) sweet epoxy coated floor *envious*
3) are those fogs covered in lamin-x?

Nice picsNot sad at all, those pink brackets will be painted ceramic blue tomorrow though. The fogs are Rockblocker but I think he uses 3M? The floor is so clean and whenever I'm there can be found eating off of it. :D

[moxie]

Looks nice :)

I am excited to meet it and you in person

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Looks nice :)

I am excited to meet it and you in personLikewise man! Hopefully I'll be awake enough on Saturday to shoot the breeze w/ everyone in 9and3. :D

[wgnths]

did you check hoodscoop fitment yet? car is looking naughty!! see you tomorrow! check the hin thread for new info!!

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did you check hoodscoop fitment yet? car is looking naughty!! see you tomorrow! check the hin thread for new info!!The scoop is a no go! That's the last time I get advise from a certain forester guy! Not only did the bolts not line up but the scoop itself is not wide enough. It's a sad, sad day :( . But at least my wheel is finished and back on the car :D ! But yet no grill that I've been waiting on :( . Getting the Rockblocker goodies today... :D But no turbo going on today. :( Like all my confusing emotions?

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Here is the wifey's new scooby, it's a leg special edition 2.5I:
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/rachels_suby_001_205.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/rachels_suby_002_189.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/rachels_suby_003_159.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/rachels_suby_004_527.jpg

[moxie]

Nice :)

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Nice :)It is! Tried to con her into the turbo but she wouldn't budge. :? On top of that she won't let me mod it but at least I can throw some wheels and tires and Rockblocker on there.

[moxie]

Nice :)It is! Tried to con her into the turbo but she wouldn't budge. :? On top of that she won't let me mod it but at least I can throw some wheels and tires and Rockblocker on there.

Why no turbo?

Turbos, umm, get better gas mileage...

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Nice :)It is! Tried to con her into the turbo but she wouldn't budge. :? On top of that she won't let me mod it but at least I can throw some wheels and tires and Rockblocker on there.

Why no turbo?

Turbos, umm, get better gas mileage...Well that's what sucked is there were 2 GT's lightly used(red and a blue one) for the same price but she just wanted a "mommy" car. It took everything in my body not to get the red one and leave my poor xt behind. Good thing we got the hell outa there. :shock:

[wgnths]

really nice!! gotta be a step up from the corolla regardless of the turbo! :lol: congrats to her!

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really nice!! gotta be a step up from the corolla regardless of the turbo! :lol: congrats to her!She is so stoked! It is a huge step from the rolla, which if you've ever driven one or the CE model it is painful to drive.

[RockBlocker]

Um where is the smoked arse end on that Suby. LOL

Nice ride for sure. The g/f wants a Legacy I think

[Bphilly]

oooohhh dibs on her GC8

[pickinicholas]

Um where is the smoked arse end on that Suby. LOL

Nice ride for sure. The g/f wants a Legacy I think

He was a loser and ripped them off in an law enforcement scare...

[RockBlocker]

Um where is the smoked arse end on that Suby. LOL

Nice ride for sure. The g/f wants a Legacy I think

He was a loser and ripped them off in an law enforcement scare...

Not on the Legacy he didnt. Just the Forester :)

[pickinicholas]

Um where is the smoked arse end on that Suby. LOL

Nice ride for sure. The g/f wants a Legacy I think

He was a loser and ripped them off in an law enforcement scare...

Not on the Legacy he didnt. Just the Forester :)

Tuche!

[ImportOrigins]

Nice Forester.
What other plans you got for it?

[RockBlocker]

Nice Forester.
What other plans you got for it?

I hope he doesnt freak out and make it stock again :shock:

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Nice Forester.
What other plans you got for it?

I hope he doesnt freak out and make it stock again :shock: :lol: I won't freak out again I promise! :lol:

ImportOrigins I've been waiting for a bigger turbo for a while now and it's supposed to be on there next week :oops: . But other than the turbo I'm not sure. May have to settle down for a while w/ my baby on the way. :(

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Um where is the smoked arse end on that Suby. LOL

Nice ride for sure. The g/f wants a Legacy I thinkThere is still a Spec B sitting at Power Subaru.....

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Fresh pics!
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/afh.sized_203.jpeg
http://9and3.net/ryanspics/hin101605/DSCF1697_small.jpg
http://9and3.net/ryanspics/hin101605/DSCF1674.JPG
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/spoolnv/Meets/cars268.jpg

[kev]

Virgil....where is your garage!?!?!?!

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Virgil....where is your garage!?!?!?!I have a concrete slab in my backyard and that's about it. :oops:

[RockBlocker]

Virgil....where is your garage!?!?!?!I have a concrete slab in my backyard and that's about it. :oops:

Aint that the truth, but it sure helped when I needed to get my brakes off. Thanks Virgils' concrete slab

[wgnths]

i like it with that front grill, looks mean! waiting for pics of that big turbo................ :P

[RockBlocker]

i like it with that front grill, looks mean! waiting for pics of that big turbo................ :P

*cough* so am I *cough*

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i like it with that front grill, looks mean! waiting for pics of that big turbo................ :PIt will never happen! :lol: TD04 4 ever!!

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Virgil....where is your garage!?!?!?!I have a concrete slab in my backyard and that's about it. :oops:

Aint that the truth, but it sure helped when I needed to get my brakes off. Thanks Virgils' concrete slabYes, thank you slab! headbang.gif

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New Pics from teh pic whore!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/iamuchihasasuke/Forester2.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a111/iamuchihasasuke/Forester1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/spoolnv/Meets/cars269.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/spoolnv/Meets/cars271.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/spoolnv/Meets/cars290.jpg

[wgnths]

kinda dark! and i dont see any under hood shots of a certain turbo! :P

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kinda dark! and i dont see any under hood shots of a certain turbo! :P :lol: Oh, now let's not go there :lol: ! By my calculations the turbo will be on sometime in July of 2008. :shock:

[RockBlocker]

Alright the time has come. We need to get these photos done now. I will add the turbo pics later. Give me a call and we will schedule a time to get them done, k

Chad

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Alright the time has come. We need to get these photos done now. I will add the turbo pics later. Give me a call and we will schedule a time to get them done, k

ChadYou got it Chad!

[RockBlocker]

Lets get a time scheduled. Call me with your schedule and we will do it

[RockBlocker]

Something to add here soon

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Something to add here soonGonna see about either Saturday the 11th or Wednesday the 14th. Things have been really crazy lately sorry man. :oops:

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Latest greatest, it made it for Miss October in the subaru forester calendar!!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SubaruForester/Miscellaneous/October.jpg

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Here are the pics of the sadness. :( Rest assured it will be re-built! :twisted:

http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_001_190.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_002_412.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_003_102.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_005_713.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_006_149.jpg
http://www.subaruforester.com/files/forester_180_mess_015_158.jpg

[RockBlocker]

Oooooooooooohhhhhh I see my product on there.

Congrats on making the calendar

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Oooooooooooohhhhhh I see my product on there.

Congrats on making the calendarThanks!! :D

[RockBlocker]

Damn, I didnt see thos epics of the carnage. Man that sucks. Hurry up and rebuild. I want to take photos

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Damn, I didnt see thos epics of the carnage. Man that sucks. Hurry up and rebuild. I want to take photosWelp, the car is back on the road now, w/ new parts. Many, many thanks to Robert at FAT for the very speedy recovery. Now the new wheels will go to the powder coaters this week and will be on the break box w/ a new look! Will post soon! :D

[pickinicholas]

How does it drive now?

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How does it drive now?Well, Robert was not able to do the full alignment because of the lack of new wheels and tires. But it "still" handles and feels way better than it ever did. Not sure if it was due to the stock steering rack bushings or what, but there was always a lot of play in the wheel on the freeway. Now it feels really good! :D Now, I'm off to get those wheels and tires takin care of so prolly in a bout a week we'll have a proper alignment done to boot. 8)

[pickinicholas]

How does it drive now?Well, Robert was not able to do the full alignment because of the lack of new wheels and tires. But it "still" handles and feels way better than it ever did. Not sure if it was due to the stock steering rack bushings or what, but there was always a lot of play in the wheel on the freeway. Now it feels really good! :D Now, I'm off to get those wheels and tires takin care of so prolly in a bout a week we'll have a proper alignment done to boot. 8)

You should hurry, your front driver's side tire was worn to the belt.

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How does it drive now?Well, Robert was not able to do the full alignment because of the lack of new wheels and tires. But it "still" handles and feels way better than it ever did. Not sure if it was due to the stock steering rack bushings or what, but there was always a lot of play in the wheel on the freeway. Now it feels really good! :D Now, I'm off to get those wheels and tires takin care of so prolly in a bout a week we'll have a proper alignment done to boot. 8)

You should hurry, your front driver's side tire was worn to the belt.He switched one of the good wheels from the rear to the front and I'm rockin' a donut so no worries! :D I opted to toss that wheel.

[pickinicholas]

How does it drive now?Well, Robert was not able to do the full alignment because of the lack of new wheels and tires. But it "still" handles and feels way better than it ever did. Not sure if it was due to the stock steering rack bushings or what, but there was always a lot of play in the wheel on the freeway. Now it feels really good! :D Now, I'm off to get those wheels and tires takin care of so prolly in a bout a week we'll have a proper alignment done to boot. 8)

You should hurry, your front driver's side tire was worn to the belt.He switched one of the good wheels from the rear to the front and I'm rockin' a donut so no worries! :D I opted to toss that wheel.

Ouch... nice burn!

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How does it drive now?Well, Robert was not able to do the full alignment because of the lack of new wheels and tires. But it "still" handles and feels way better than it ever did. Not sure if it was due to the stock steering rack bushings or what, but there was always a lot of play in the wheel on the freeway. Now it feels really good! :D Now, I'm off to get those wheels and tires takin care of so prolly in a bout a week we'll have a proper alignment done to boot. 8)

You should hurry, your front driver's side tire was worn to the belt.He switched one of the good wheels from the rear to the front and I'm rockin' a donut so no worries! :D I opted to toss that wheel.

Ouch... nice burn!Ummm that's what she said?

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Couple pics of teh ugliness!!

http://www.9and3.net/virgil/Ani-muels%20011.jpg
http://www.9and3.net/virgil/Ani-muels%20012.jpg

[RockBlocker]

Sweet you going with all black rims

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Sweet you going with all black rims
No, I'm not rockin the "all" donut look this year.....

[RockBlocker]

man, your avatar is staring at me. stop it

[VSB XT]

man, your avatar is staring at me. stop itIt's great isn't it? :)

[wgnths]

ewww wash that thing! bird dung and sap will eat paint with t3h quickness.

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ewww wash that thing! bird dung and sap will eat paint with t3h quickness.I will very soon and some claybar action to boot. Just waiting on my wheels to do it all in one sweep and take fresh pics. 8)

[RockBlocker]

Did someone say pics?

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Did someone say pics?Yup!! Almost time, almost time.

[RockBlocker]

Nope,

Bout DAMN Time is more like it

[VSB XT]

Nope,

Bout DAMN Time is more like itYes,yes. :P

[RockBlocker]

enough talk lets see it

[VSB XT]

enough talk lets see itI'll call FAT tomorrow and see if the wheels are ready. Robert may still be in Tai Pai (spelling?) so if he is not back yet then no wheels.

[RockBlocker]

Update for new photos

http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/virgil2.jpg

http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/virgil1.jpg

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Nice pics Chad thanks! :D

[wgnths]

nice!! chad finally got ahold of it! :) looks good, i really need to drop mine.
Virgil, are you running any em at all? Surge will be doing pro tunes soon. :twisted:

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nice!! chad finally got ahold of it! :) looks good, i really need to drop mine.
Virgil, are you running any em at all? Surge will be doing pro tunes soon. :twisted:I'm running Ecutek right now. But if you'de like a guinea pig I'm game! :)

[wgnths]

ah ok, im going cobb stage 2+pro tune on the forester. just didnt know if you'd had anything or not. no need to switch from ecutek.

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ah ok, im going cobb stage 2+pro tune on the forester. just didnt know if you'd had anything or not. no need to switch from ecutek.No not really :P . However if you need an 04 or an 05FXT to test on I know someone w/ a Cobb AP that would be happy to donate his vehicle. The 04-05's both have different ECU's, and of course the 06' does as well FYI. 8)

[Max Power]

Man that's a nice Forester... can't tell from the pics, what wheels are those?

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Man that's a nice Forester... can't tell from the pics, what wheels are those?Thanks man! They are actually Ronal R39's I believe... Then Robert from FAT got them off to the powdercoaters for me. They're rockin Enkei center caps though. :oops:

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New additions from Chad!
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0051.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0057.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0060.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0068.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0071.jpg

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More:
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0078.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0079.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0083.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0086.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0087.jpg

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More:
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0089.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0091.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0093.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0096.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0098.jpg

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What's left..'
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0103.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0110.jpg
http://www.ride21modeling.com/Ride21/Images/Virgil/DSC_0112.jpg

[wgnths]

my forester wishes it was that cool.......

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my forester wishes it was that cool.......In due time, I'm sure it will be...in due time. 8) You could just sell your rex, swap the turbo and all the other goodies to the forester, take that AP protune and get stuff done! Why fight it? It's a 2.5 itching to be unleashed and swap the suspension from your rex ftw as well? Do eeeeeeeeet! :twisted:

[wgnths]

cause its a lease!

[VSB XT]

cause its a lease!Oh yeah, I think you mentioned that before, sorry. :oops:

[RockBlocker]

so... :shock:

[VSB XT]

so... :shock:You're shocked? :shock:

[VSB XT]

Update:

Yesterday a VF30 was added and went to Dynocomp today for the tune. And the numbers are........ 272.6WHP and 270WTQ!!! Not bad for a summer tune on 91 Piss!

[J0oftheworld]

W3RD.. nice cheyenne killar! :D

[speedblind]

I think I saw you on the freeway this morning - 202 headed East at around 9-9:30? Crazy car, man. Looks good.

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I think I saw you on the freeway this morning - 202 headed East at around 9-9:30? Crazy car, man. Looks good.Yes, that was me takin' it easy on the way to Dynocomp! Thanks for the props, she's a great grocery getter!

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W3RD.. nice cheyenne killar! :D
Oh yes, that's the best part.

[Max Power]

That's an awful small turbo for such a big intercooler! Haha, I kid. Once again, my favorite FXT.

[VSB XT]

That's an awful small turbo for such a big intercooler! Haha, I kid. Once again, my favorite FXT.
So true, actually it does need a bigger turbo hmmmm. One day a 30R!!

[J0oftheworld]

Unsol feedback! :)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2748845

Need some interior shots!!

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Unsol feedback! :)

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2748845

Need some interior shots!!Oh snap it's the Tex!!! I'll chime in, thanks for the link and notice!





Not so sure they like it very much hee heeee!

[J0oftheworld]

The ones w. good taste like it! ;)

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The ones w. good taste like it! ;)Yeah, true. I remember Count Blah from back in the day. He always had the coolest VW's in town. I remember that sweet MK3 Jetta VR6 he had, it was fresh and clean.

[wgnths]

nice numbers virg! makes me want to mod my fxt.........but then i go outside and look at it, and say no. shoulda got me an 04.

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nice numbers virg! makes me want to mod my fxt.........but then i go outside and look at it, and say no. shoulda got me an 04.There are still some hot 06's mang! The numbers are great, and Dynocomp was pretty cool. Looking back, shoulda went there in the first place.

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Ok, so here is the latest update. We've got a bored out 2.5 STI block to 2.7 Liters now. There will be lightened and balanced JE Pistons going in and it should be a tranny snapping torque beast next week if all goes well. After break in, the goal is to get a nice hearty tune but it will max out that VF30 so one day it will be upgraded with something a little larger but still streetable.
Here are some pics of the build.



http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/2-2.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/2-3.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/2-1.jpg
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/2.jpg

[wgnths]

gonna be sweet! looks like you cleaned out the poop ryan did.

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gonna be sweet! looks like you cleaned out the poop ryan did.
Yes, it took a few moist toweletts but we got the fecis removed in short order. Too bad it wasn't a big hard turd. We could have ground it down to make some new cams!:confused: Turd cams FTW!!!

[skilit]

Glad to see you kept the FXT, and with the new motor, it'll be better then ever!

[VSB XT]

Yup, yup. Let's see if it really goes in this week.

[VSB XT]

okay you guys here are some pics for viewing purposes, just some tear down stuff really but it's still pretty exiting!
Here is how the pistons look, it's really kind of a shock because sure you'll typically see carbon build up but this is nasty! The pistons look like old ashtrays.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/oldblock.jpg

Here she is gutted and hollow from the histerechtamy(sp?). She'll be good as new soon.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/gutted.jpg

Parts....
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/misc.jpg

Also received some good news today. It sounds like Robert will be sourcing an AVO450 turbo of some sort today. :eek:

[crzyjulius]

Wow!! You're car is going to be beast!!!

[VSB XT]

Wow!! You're car is going to be beast!!!
Maybe, or until something else grenades anyway.:(

[wgnths]

start saving for a new rearend!! w00t!

[moxie]

Yeah, get an R180 on order.

[crzyjulius]

and some PPG's :)

[VSB XT]

Hmmm well Robert has some fixings to keep the rear end from going further south so it should hold well for now. If lucky, the mighty RA tranny should hold up a little longer but if it grenades again, then the logical choice would be PPG's. Time will tell....

[VSB XT]

Welp, she's tuned and on the streets running really good again!
So here it is, and I'm way happy with this and Rich put a lot of time into the tune as we had some boost control issues. He did a few tweaks here and there and got it running real nice. Oh and keep in mind it was 96-98F in there.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/HPIM1185.jpg

And take a look at the boost curve, or should I say consistant boost across redline w/out so much curve. :devil:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/vsbxt/HPIM1186.jpg
The drivability of this car is now amazing! No fumbling, stumbling, or jerking and it just drives clean. The power feels silky on the highway and violent from a stop. Called Robert right away tonight to let him know how she runs now and how this motor spools this turbo and holds it. Talked to Rich a little bit about other supporting mods for this turbo and a CAI, a 3'' midpipe, w/ possibly a nice header would really bring things to life in the near future. I'm curious what this would do on a dynojet now, we were thinking maybe 320ish?

Here is an updated mod list:

Engine management: Ecutek tune by Dynocomp on a dynodynamics, 307.9whp and 298wtq at the wheels on 91piss.

Engine:F.A.T 2.7L Shortblock w/ JE pistons(ceramic coated) ACL bearings, Total seal Rings,(some brand of) gold magnetic oil drain plug, F.A.T oil cooler mod, FP18G ceramic coated, PE850's injectors, Perrin shortram, Ebay turbo inlet, B&B Downpipe/Upipe, FAT catback, FAT TGV deletes, custom fmic and PWR couplers w/ custom coolant overflow, HKS SSQ BOV, Walbro fp, Blingy weapon R catch can, Lineage ground wires, NGK one step colder plugs, Blingy AP oil cap, relocated coolant lines from intake manifold(an FAT mod), and Carbon fiber alt/belt cover, Superpro polly steering rack bushings, and Odyssey lightweight battery.

Tranny: RA tranny swap, JDM STI clutch and flywheel, AP ss clutch line, Kartboy subframe poly bushings, Kartboy poly shifter bushings, AP short shifter, and larger rear diff to go w/ tranny(R180?)

Suspension: Ver.7 struts w/ H&R springs, F&R strut bars, Ver.7 STI rear sway w/ Kartboy endlinks, Firestone ghetto yet effective laser alignment. STI rear sub frame brace with poly bushings.

Brakes: "old school" JDM suby 4 pots in the front, F&R Stoptech Cross drilled rotors, Goodridge SS lines, Motul fluid

Wheels: 18'' Custom powder coated Ronal "ferris" w/ Kumho's, and lightweight JDM lugnuts.

I.C.E. Pioneer headunit, Pioneer 6x9's in rear doors, Kenwood Excelons 6.5's in the front, Infinity Bass-Link and Rockford 500X amp. Platinum prestige pager alarm system.

Interior: Autometer boost gauge, JDM blue squash air freshner

Exterior: Rockblocker/Ultrashield fog/headlight/tailight protection, Aaron B custom grill.

Bling: Recaro Young Sport Seat!!!!

[moxie]

Lookin good man :)

[Max Power]

A green would really wake that thing up :)

Nice smooth curve. Did Richard have any idea why it's taking till 4500 rpm to make peak torque? I would assume a 2.7 and an 18g would make peak torque and peak boost in the 3k range. Either way must be fun.

[VSB XT]

A green would really wake that thing up :)

Nice smooth curve. Did Richard have any idea why it's taking till 4500 rpm to make peak torque? I would assume a 2.7 and an 18g would make peak torque and peak boost in the 3k range. Either way must be fun.Well we really had some boost issues w/ this turbo, so while it spooled really really fast pre-tune it was nice just to have consistant boost at the end of the tune. We started around 4pm and finished about 8pm to give you an idea of what kind of problems we were having. It get's to 4K rather quickly I'd say since the RA tranny has sort of low gearing so lag is not too much of a worry. :)

[moxie]

Are you still on the stock boost control solenoid?

The prodrive solenoid is pretty tits in my opinion.
But thats me, I'd be curious to hear richards thoughts on it :)

I want a Forester...

[crzyjulius]

very nice!! she's looking good! Ya I would look into a prodrive solenoid to help with the boost issues

[Max Power]

That's pretty weird... I think Erin has some boost control issues with his 18g too... wonder if there's some sort of wastegate mismatch or wheel mismatch going on.

Either way, I say you should be able to spool a 20g or even a Green faster with that honkin 2.7 pumpin tons of air. :)

[VSB XT]

Not sure if it's the stock solenoid or not but I don't think it is.... Yeah the wg psi was seeing 16lbs at times so there could be a mismatch in that department. I'm thinking I'm done now, w/ power mods for a while so any other changes will be a ways out I hope. Everything else from now on will be for general maintenance and cosmetic. Goals are bling like a Koyo radiator, a shroude, some hood struts, some seats, shift knob that fits, redo the stereo system w/ something more tastelful. A respray would be awesome w/ some body upgrades from Japanparts.com etc. It's been neglected in the syle department for a long time LOL! :D

[Max Power]

Blech... eff look mods. Green = more happiness than any bling will ever get you. Car already looks good - with the ideal powerband it would be awsome every day :)

[wgnths]

yeah sounds like the same boost issue as me. i'm hoping to get the prodrive solenoid in this week, and a re-tune in the next few. otherwise, looks good! nice to see the fxt back and running strong.

[VSB XT]

yeah sounds like the same boost issue as me. i'm hoping to get the prodrive solenoid in this week, and a re-tune in the next few. otherwise, looks good! nice to see the fxt back and running strong.
Yeah, I was asking RIch about how common it is w/ the FP turbos and he did mention he's had some issues in the past. He was real determined to get past it though. I wonder what an EBC would do to help things out... Oh, and yes, it's awesome have the FXT running great for a change! Not much else left to break now *knocks on wood*!

[crzyjulius]

I can give you a few tips on what you could break with that torque :p

[VSB XT]

I can give you a few tips on what you could break with that torque :pOh, I think we know I don't need any tips on breaking things. LOL!! Must....drive...nice....