BadlandsRacer
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Mike's auto-x warrior 04 STi - Devils Lake rally-x event results, pics, video!!!
This will be my attempt to continue my member journal for Ashlyn, my 2004 STI, on this forum. Post-whoring is not welcome; general conversation about the car, autcross, or other related topics is encouraged.
My current favorite pics and mod list are below. Journal entries of significant events in the evolution of this project are dated and linked below. Post #2 is an ongoing list of videos this car is featured in, and sponsors and their websites. Post #3 is a collection of my favorite photography involving this car.
I bought this car in the fall of 2008, after some experience with a 444-whp 1970 Corvette Stingray, and a stage-2 protuned 2007 STI. After enjoying SCCA Autocross in my first STi, I knew that this one had to be purpose-built for it. I tried my hand with a built motor from ARFabrication, a 30r turbo, and a local tuner. The result: the motor failed with much fire and smoke on the side of the highway. There was only one shop I could think of to get Ashlyn in working order again: one of the best Subaru shops in the country, EFI Logics. The car was loaded onto a truck and to Connecticut it went!
Thanks to EFI Logics' meticulous attention to detail, I now have a real autocross conqueror and a true head-turner as well...she has never been more fun to drive. The car performed extremely well in the 2010 SCCA Autocross season, with regular top 5 placings, and taking 2nd out of 41 cars at the Motor Magic race weekend in Minot, ND. I've also had the honor of having TWO small features in Drive Performance magazine (before the car went to EFI Logics, and after EFI Logics finished), of being voted the top 2004 Subaru Impreza on CarDomain, and of being voted STi of the Month here on IGOTASTi.com! . But as always, the car is never finished...so stay tuned for more projects, more racing, more fun!
To view a mod list, video list, and additional pictures, scroll down this page.
Current Modifications:
Items pending installation will be shown in RED ITALICS.
Engine:
Drivetrain:
Exterior Modifications and Under-hood Dress-up:
Interior Modifications and Dress-up, Audio and Electronics:
This will be my attempt to continue my member journal for Ashlyn, my 2004 STI, on this forum. Post-whoring is not welcome; general conversation about the car, autcross, or other related topics is encouraged.
My current favorite pics and mod list are below. Journal entries of significant events in the evolution of this project are dated and linked below. Post #2 is an ongoing list of videos this car is featured in, and sponsors and their websites. Post #3 is a collection of my favorite photography involving this car.
I bought this car in the fall of 2008, after some experience with a 444-whp 1970 Corvette Stingray, and a stage-2 protuned 2007 STI. After enjoying SCCA Autocross in my first STi, I knew that this one had to be purpose-built for it. I tried my hand with a built motor from ARFabrication, a 30r turbo, and a local tuner. The result: the motor failed with much fire and smoke on the side of the highway. There was only one shop I could think of to get Ashlyn in working order again: one of the best Subaru shops in the country, EFI Logics. The car was loaded onto a truck and to Connecticut it went!
Thanks to EFI Logics' meticulous attention to detail, I now have a real autocross conqueror and a true head-turner as well...she has never been more fun to drive. The car performed extremely well in the 2010 SCCA Autocross season, with regular top 5 placings, and taking 2nd out of 41 cars at the Motor Magic race weekend in Minot, ND. I've also had the honor of having TWO small features in Drive Performance magazine (before the car went to EFI Logics, and after EFI Logics finished), of being voted the top 2004 Subaru Impreza on CarDomain, and of being voted STi of the Month here on IGOTASTi.com! . But as always, the car is never finished...so stay tuned for more projects, more racing, more fun!
To view a mod list, video list, and additional pictures, scroll down this page.
Current Modifications:
Items pending installation will be shown in RED ITALICS.
Engine:
- EJ257 motor built by EFI Logics
- 08 STI short block w/ nitrated crankshaft
- EFI Logics 99.5mm pistons and rings
- new STI cylinder head casings
- Manley oversize valves, titanium springs and retainers
- Kelford R199-B performance camshafts (duration: 264/264, lift: 10.7mm)
- ARP head studs & *stock* head gaskets
- '08 STI oil pump & water pump
- Gates Kevlar timing belt
- Tomei aluminum timing belt guide
- NGK 1 Step Colder spark plugs
- KillerB Ultimate Oil Pickup
- STi "Group N" motor mounts
- Torque Solutions pitch stop
- APS 70mm cold air intake
- GMS V2 turbo inlet & afterMAF hose
- GrimmSpeed 8mm phenolic spacers
- TGV deletes
- Blouch TD05H 18G-XT turbocharger with 8cm turbine housing
- APS DR525 front-mount intercooler (coated with GrimmSpeed black thermal dispersant paint)
- Synapse Engineering Synchronic blow-off valve (set to recirculate)
- GrimmSpeed 3-port electronic boost control solenoid
- GrimmSpeed PnP exhaust manifold w/ high flow crosspipe (ceramic coated black)
- GrimmSpeed EWG up-pipe & external dump (ceramic coated black)
- TiAL 38mm v-band external wastegate (blue)
- Kakumei Motorsports catless downpipe
- B&B 3" catback exhaust
- Koyo aluminum radiator
- Gates Racing silicone radiator hoses (blue)
- SPT radiator cooling plate
- Power Enterprise 850cc fuel injectors
- Walbro 255lph fuel pump
- Crawford Performance air-oil seperator V2
- GoFastBits alternator pulley
- Defi Red Racer gauges (boost, oil pressure, and E.G.T.)
- PLX DM-5 wideband air-fuel ratio monitoring
- Braille Limited Edition STI carbon fiber battery & mount (14.5 lbs)
- Zeitronix ethanol content analyzer system
Drivetrain:
- ACT Street Disk clutch w/ HD pressure plate
- STi "Group N" transmission mount
- Whiteline transmission crossmember bushings
- Motul Gear300 transmission oil
- Motul 90PA differential oil
- JDM Fuji Heavy Industries front strut brace
- BC Racing Type-BR coilovers (will be installed in the spring)
- RaceComp Engineering 'Black' springs
- Whiteline 27mm adjustable front sway bar
- Whiteline 24mm adjustable rear sway bar
- White adjustable ball endlinks front and rear
- Perrin Positive Steering Response System
- Whiteline polyurethane steering rack bushings
- Whiteline roll center adjustment kit (will be installed in the spring)
- LiteSpeed Performance rear chassis bridge
- SPT "Lower H" subframe brace
- Whiteline rear subframe lockdown bolts
- Whiteline outrigger bushings
- Hawk HPS brake pads (front & rear)
- GrimmSpeed master cylinder brace
- Factory BBS wheels
- Dunlop Direzza Z1 StarSpecs (235/45/17)
Exterior Modifications and Under-hood Dress-up:
- V-Limited replica front lip
- Symms Racing replica rear wing
- JNA Performance JDM-style rear spats
- Varis carbon fiber exhaust heat shield
- Powdercoated intercooler piping, intake manifold, and intake pipe
- 06/07 tail light conversion
- Debadged w/ Subaru 'I' front badge
- Hella Supertone horns
- Tein hood dampers (wrapped in carbon fiber)
- Full tint on rear windows
- Carbign Craft carbon fiber drive belt cover
- STi 1.3-bar high pressure radiator caps (radiator and upper coolant reservoir)
- SPT battery tie-down (blue)
- SPT oil fill cap (blue)
Interior Modifications and Dress-up, Audio and Electronics:
- Graphite-painted steering wheel centerpiece
- Carbontrix carbon fiber A-pillar gauge mount w/ matching passenger pillar
- Autometer dash gauge cluster mount
- Subaru carbon fiber interior detailing kit
- Kakumei Motorsports carbon fiber pedal set
- WC Lathe Werks shift knob
- JDM red hazard light button
- DIY rear shelf camera mount
- Pioneer Premier MP3/DVD player w/ GPS navigation and Bluetooth
- Rockford speakers
- Alpine 4-channel amplifier
- Viper 791XV security system w/ keyless entry
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