Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

[cmspaz]

Looks mostly stock to me.
Yep, all he'll have to worry about are couplers popping off... or electrical fires.

[DoughtCom]

She'll be ok :). Fucking test mode jumpers.

Tomorrow's agenda.
1.) post pics
2.) get wiring 100% complete, it's 90% right now.
3.) modify power steering lines
4.) get fmic installed.

[DoughtCom]

Pics as promised.

Wiring harness when I pulled it into the chassis...
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Swapping ECU pins for my '04 ECU on the '05 Harness
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Finished product, before taping with rest of the wires.
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The cluster eff of wires I had to organize. Basically went through pulled all of them tight, checked for broken wires, then zip tied a few inches at a time.
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Wiring job on the door harness.
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After securing wires of the door harness.
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Initial routing of the wires, keep in mind I have NONE of the brackets for fuse/relay box, etc.
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Close to final routing of the wires, using only zip ties. I've secured all boxes, etc to make sure nothing rattles.
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And the payoff... close to final product.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5071928888_6ae3f63bb3_b.jpg

Yeah... booiiiii

[A//// Guy]

Totally pimp!

[scheides]

Very nicely done! This is something worth taking your time on, don't rush it!

[turbotalon1g]

Shit's tight yo. That pic with your EVO is extra balla', I like it.

[DoughtCom]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

I worked my ass off again today and got a lot done.
1.) Got the power steering lines modified and hooked up and PS fluid in the system.
2.) 100% of the wiring is complete and installed, including the sunroof and lights (has the nice new STi fade module when the door is closed).
3.) Got all the holes in the firewall grommeted and siliconed.
4.) Got my drive shaft today and installed it so now it's officially AWD :)
5.) Got the brake pads and installed them.
6.) Got the ECU plate back on and more of the interior finalized.
7.) Got the steering knuckle back on the steering rack.
8.) Tidied up the wiring in the engine bay and installed the sprayer reservoir.
9.) Started figuring out the FMIC kit and installing it.
10.) Boost gauge mostly installed.

Tomorrow I plan on the following.
1.) Tranny fluid
2.) Check the suspension bolts a 5th time to make sure they're torqued to spec.
3.) Get FMIC installed and MAF installed and see if it runs :)
4.) Get fenders back on.

Arriving tomorrow is
1.) New black carpet
2.) STi gauge cluster

The money shot. Dash permanently installed with good panels on and glove box in.
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[DoughtCom]

Also just did the math, I have roughly...

150 hours of week day hours + 180 weekend hours into this project so far in only 7 weeks. Just the last 4 days I've put in about 45 hours.

[blageo23]

Project is looking good man! Gotta love the subarus and their universalness between cars. If only they made the wiring universal. Isn't wiring a blast tho? I actually do enjoy it.

[mlomker]

You make this look so easy! This thread is full of WIN.