Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Awesome. I'll have to come down there again and turn more wrenches.

I also noticed you weren't there.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Nice, I can't wait to see this.

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Been a while since I've posted (again). I'll be posting a lot of pics. But the good news is after about 30 hours or so of fixing broken wires on my wiring harness I acquired and mating it to the chassis. It turns over, has a working stereo, primes the fuel pump, has working door locks and windows, has working turn signals/brake lights/etc. The STi HVAC controls even work! Hell even the clock on the dash works, even though that's getting replaced with an ATi gauge pod.

At any rate, after a very rough week of digging through 2 wiring diagrams it seems to have paid off. The wiring harness was soldered, heat shrinked, zip tied and then electrical taped on every wire I swapped/spliced. So it should be good for a long time :)

Anyway off to bed, tomorrow morning I'll get some gas in the tank to see if actually runs. If it does... expect to see it on the cruise as promised... game Blouses.

Also wanted to thank Spaz for his help, one of the few people that have made it out to lend a hand and he's been quite a bit of help. Thanks man!

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

That's awesome news!

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You're welcome! It's always a good time, especially when things go as well as they did last night.

I might swing by again tonight after work, I'll give you a call and let you know what's up.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

LMFAO!

Holy mega violation of the 2-week rule. Oh well :)

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Peter just died of a heart attack :lol:

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

:lol::lol::lol:

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Looks mostly stock to me.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

I can't wait to see this thing, and you just took at big dirty poop on teh 2 week rule.

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

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

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.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Pics as promised.

Wiring harness when I pulled it into the chassis...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/...895fc348_z.jpg

Swapping ECU pins for my '04 ECU on the '05 Harness
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/...b6d89e55_z.jpg

Finished product, before taping with rest of the wires.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/...c6526117_z.jpg

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.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/...a7a7c9cd_z.jpg

Wiring job on the door harness.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/...95670efd_z.jpg

After securing wires of the door harness.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/...7e479cde_z.jpg

Initial routing of the wires, keep in mind I have NONE of the brackets for fuse/relay box, etc.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/...44c404cd_z.jpg

Close to final routing of the wires, using only zip ties. I've secured all boxes, etc to make sure nothing rattles.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/...32178347_z.jpg

And the payoff... close to final product.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/...e3f63bb3_b.jpg

Yeah... booiiiii

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

Totally pimp!

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

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

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

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

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.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._2478974_n.jpg

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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.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

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.

Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer
 

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