GrimmSpeed Project L - Page 4 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

van · 2008-07-21, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Shit! I did it wrong! I didn't know we were supposed to have pics!

yore seat looks slightly vaginal

moose · 2008-07-21, 05:45 PM

^ It's because his car is pussy.

Kevin M · 2008-07-21, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van

yore seat looks slightly vaginal

You saw that too eh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by moose

^ It's because his car is pussy.

Jealousy is a stinky cologne.

MPREZIV · 2008-07-22, 06:43 AM

I've done nothing but chuckle to myself every time I get in my car since I got that seat...

GrimmSpeed · 2008-07-22, 06:48 AM

haha nice mpreziv. right now i could really use that slit in the seat actually. turns out we are going to have to get a fixed back seat anyways so these seats have to go..arg.

more updates here. We finally got all the white vinyl laid. starting to take form.

next to do is get the dark red metallic graphics laid over the white base layer.

MPREZIV · 2008-07-22, 07:01 AM

Lookin' GOOD!

Dewey · 2008-07-23, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Shit! I did it wrong! I didn't know we were supposed to have pics!

little red switch ftw... (pic to be added)

van · 2008-07-23, 07:44 PM

Car looks good, white+gc=awesome. Dumb question though, why vinyl? Why not just paint it? Is it more durable?

moose · 2008-07-23, 07:56 PM

^ I think it's because it's cheaper and some what as durable.

GrimmSpeed · 2008-07-23, 08:02 PM

originally it was because we were going to rally the car and the vinyl would hold up better and be easier to fix small spots. however, now the car is a track only car so the only bonus would be that its easy to change out sections.

its definitely not cheaper than paint lol

moose · 2008-07-23, 08:18 PM

Oh shows what I know.

bign · 2008-07-23, 09:09 PM

Is there a big gap under that scoop or is it just the lighting?

GrimmSpeed · 2008-07-23, 10:13 PM

big gap. its because its an L hood with a wrx scoop. just temporary until i get the fmic on. nice catch though

bign · 2008-07-23, 10:21 PM

Well that being said, the car looks really good. You said there is going to be some decals right? I think it will break up the white nicely.

That car doesn't seem to have a ton of room for airflow to a front mount. Is there going to be some modification to the front to provide more air flow while still letting the radiator get what it needs or am I just talking crazy.

Kevin M · 2008-07-24, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

its definitely not cheaper than paint lol

Cheaper than good paint, or cheap paint?

GrimmSpeed · 2008-07-28, 07:20 AM

cheaper than average paint. cost for the vinyl is typically around 1500.

We finished up the complete vinyl wrap on and took her to the LaCrosse, WI Subaru meet. everything you see is vinyl, including the white.

Thanks to the local guys for taking these pics!

GrimmSpeed · 2008-07-29, 07:54 AM

Next up is to get rid of those wrx brakes and powerslot rotors. I didnt want to ubgrade all of the hubs yet so i had to source 04 STi Brembos so they would be a direct bolt-on(almost). The fronts went right on without an issue but the rears needed some help. I had the kartboy rear 2 pot adapters..i'm not sure if these are meant just for the subaru rear 2 pots calipers or if they are made for the rear brembos as well as i had to mold the plate the bracket bolted onto to get it to fit.

Stopping has definitely improved a ton. The only downfall is that they weigh ALOT. looks like i'm going to have to get some lighter wheels to combat the heavier brakes.

Currently i'm using the oem pads but hope to be upgrading soon.

Front WRX Powerslot vs. Front Brembo

Justin

bign · 2008-07-29, 09:35 AM

OMG so many subarus /drool

Dewey · 2008-07-30, 11:36 AM

looking good, keep up the good work.

dayofpain · 2008-08-02, 06:46 PM

just curious, why is your name grimmspeed? you do alot of buisness with them ?

sybir · 2008-08-02, 08:21 PM

Phil, that IS grimmspeed

bign · 2008-08-03, 01:30 AM

So, the answer to your question would probably be yes

A1337STI · 2008-08-04, 02:14 PM

Awesome looking car!
I'm a lil confused though, If you already got STI Brembos on there Why the plan for an 05 Hub Conversion? Do you expect Hub Failure in your car from your current car usage plan ? (ie its known that after lots of track days the stander 100X5 hubs fail?)

sybir · 2008-08-05, 12:26 AM

Unless I missed something, he said he *didn't* want to upgrade hubs. Doing it on a non 6MT/R180 car is a nightmare when it comes to axles and all that fun stuff, and doesn't make sense unless you're doing the rest of the drivetrain to go with it; replacing a few wheel bearings/hubs (because they're wear items on the 5x114 hubs, too, on a track car) still puts you ahead fiscally over a hub swap, custom axles, new suspension, new wheels, etc.

Plus, one of the big benefits for hub swaps is wheel availability in wider sizes, which you can't take advantage of on a GC/GM without major bodywork or non-performance-oriented camber.

Kevin M · 2008-08-05, 10:33 AM

I'm not sure "major bodywork" would be out of line for this car.

2008-07-21, 05:45 PM	#77
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	^ It's because his car is pussy. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2008-07-22, 06:43 AM	#79
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	I've done nothing but chuckle to myself every time I get in my car since I got that seat... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-07-22, 07:01 AM	#81
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Lookin' GOOD! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2008-07-23, 07:56 PM	#84
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	^ I think it's because it's cheaper and some what as durable. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2008-07-23, 08:18 PM	#86
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	Oh shows what I know. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2008-07-22, 06:48 AM	#80
GrimmSpeed EJ22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 244	haha nice mpreziv. right now i could really use that slit in the seat actually. turns out we are going to have to get a fixed back seat anyways so these seats have to go..arg. more updates here. We finally got all the white vinyl laid. starting to take form. next to do is get the dark red metallic graphics laid over the white base layer.

2008-07-23, 07:44 PM	#83
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Car looks good, white+gc=awesome. Dumb question though, why vinyl? Why not just paint it? Is it more durable?

2008-07-23, 08:02 PM	#85
GrimmSpeed EJ22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 244	originally it was because we were going to rally the car and the vinyl would hold up better and be easier to fix small spots. however, now the car is a track only car so the only bonus would be that its easy to change out sections. its definitely not cheaper than paint lol

2008-07-23, 09:09 PM	#87
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	Is there a big gap under that scoop or is it just the lighting?

2008-07-23, 10:13 PM	#88
GrimmSpeed EJ22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 244	big gap. its because its an L hood with a wrx scoop. just temporary until i get the fmic on. nice catch though

2008-07-23, 10:21 PM	#89
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	Well that being said, the car looks really good. You said there is going to be some decals right? I think it will break up the white nicely. That car doesn't seem to have a ton of room for airflow to a front mount. Is there going to be some modification to the front to provide more air flow while still letting the radiator get what it needs or am I just talking crazy.

2008-07-28, 07:20 AM	#91
GrimmSpeed EJ22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 244	cheaper than average paint. cost for the vinyl is typically around 1500. We finished up the complete vinyl wrap on and took her to the LaCrosse, WI Subaru meet. everything you see is vinyl, including the white. Thanks to the local guys for taking these pics!

2008-07-29, 07:54 AM	#92
GrimmSpeed EJ22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 244	Next up is to get rid of those wrx brakes and powerslot rotors. I didnt want to ubgrade all of the hubs yet so i had to source 04 STi Brembos so they would be a direct bolt-on(almost). The fronts went right on without an issue but the rears needed some help. I had the kartboy rear 2 pot adapters..i'm not sure if these are meant just for the subaru rear 2 pots calipers or if they are made for the rear brembos as well as i had to mold the plate the bracket bolted onto to get it to fit. Stopping has definitely improved a ton. The only downfall is that they weigh ALOT. looks like i'm going to have to get some lighter wheels to combat the heavier brakes. Currently i'm using the oem pads but hope to be upgrading soon. Front WRX Powerslot vs. Front Brembo Justin

2008-07-29, 09:35 AM	#93
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	OMG so many subarus /drool

2008-07-30, 11:36 AM	#94
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	looking good, keep up the good work. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2008-08-02, 06:46 PM	#95
dayofpain R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: reno, nv Posts: 599 Car: 09 335xi silva	just curious, why is your name grimmspeed? you do alot of buisness with them ? __________________ DayOfPain "In order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, i need a girl with a big 400 ton booty."

2008-08-02, 08:21 PM	#96
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Phil, that IS grimmspeed __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2008-08-03, 01:30 AM	#97
bign EJ22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Reno Posts: 160 Car: 05 sti - 01 GSX-R 750 To learn your limits, you must push past them	So, the answer to your question would probably be yes

2008-08-04, 02:14 PM	#98
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Awesome looking car! I'm a lil confused though, If you already got STI Brembos on there Why the plan for an 05 Hub Conversion? Do you expect Hub Failure in your car from your current car usage plan ? (ie its known that after lots of track days the stander 100X5 hubs fail?) __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2008-08-05, 12:26 AM	#99
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Unless I missed something, he said he didn't want to upgrade hubs. Doing it on a non 6MT/R180 car is a nightmare when it comes to axles and all that fun stuff, and doesn't make sense unless you're doing the rest of the drivetrain to go with it; replacing a few wheel bearings/hubs (because they're wear items on the 5x114 hubs, too, on a track car) still puts you ahead fiscally over a hub swap, custom axles, new suspension, new wheels, etc. Plus, one of the big benefits for hub swaps is wheel availability in wider sizes, which you can't take advantage of on a GC/GM without major bodywork or non-performance-oriented camber. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2008-08-05, 10:33 AM	#100
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I'm not sure "major bodywork" would be out of line for this car. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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