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Old 09-02-2010   #41
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

I like the picture of the shoes with the shock. DId you do the work in those shoes or put 'em on for the photography? Also, Any time I've seen manufacturers put those stupid rubber sleeves over coil springs, they are rusty and/or broken. It's to prevent noise, I think, but my springs never made any noise. Good job so far. Wiring is easy, get it finished soon.
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Old 09-02-2010   #42
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Get some rear diff fluid from Subaru (I guess that's the best bet), get some other fluids and get er done!
FWIW, I used all Redline fluids in Janelle's WRX and she said the shifter feel was much improved.
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Go baby go! Looking good man!
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Old 09-02-2010   #44
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

talk about mr speedy over here lol holy crap 4 weeks and almost done good job!
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Old 09-02-2010   #45
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So I secured a big chunk of the last parts I needed tonight.

'05 STi Dash Beam/Heater Core/Blower Motor/STi Wiring Harness $300 (have to pick it up in Duluth)
I am going to be going to Duluth this weekend. I could easily enough bring it back for you, should you wish.
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Old 09-02-2010   #46
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

If you want the jdm sti bumbers,wing,skirts,ect let me know I know just a few people LOL
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Old 09-02-2010   #47
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Thanks Tachyon! but I'll be seeing what all he has too and making dealz.

Mark: oh rry? Let me know because the body will be JDM once it's done. Give me some contact info or links or whatever.
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Old 09-02-2010   #48
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Oh and Andrew, I didn't put on the shoes just for the pic, those are my work shoes
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Old 09-02-2010   #49
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Damn, this build reminds me of my cousins gc8. Lookin good for the time period yo!
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Thanks man!

I'm downloading the ESM's as we speak so I can sort out relays and sensors. Aside from that I spent the night organizing the garage and getting parts together and ready to be reinstalled. I also got the engine hoist back and tested it, tomorrow we dine in hell.

Rear RS rotor vs new STi rotor


STi struts and new exhaust components


Engine Hoist in place, my garage is a fucking disaster


Box of STi pedals with the slave cyl, Brembo calipers, WRX cluster, STi front aluminum control arms, etc.


I'm also throwing around the idea of getting a cheap ass FMIC kit. I know what you're thinking but the pic above is the stock TMIC I'm dealing with... my ball sack dissipates more heat.
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Old 09-03-2010   #51
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

eww, thats even the 06+ one with the crappy plastic endtanks too.
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my ball sack dissipates more heat.
Is that why after parties at your place dudes wake up with burns around their eyes?
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get a ebay fmic over the tmic
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Old 09-03-2010   #54
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get a ebay fmic over the tmic
I have an eBay intercooler sitting in my garage.
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Hey matt, how big and how much do you want for it? Could i take it for a bit and test fit it? Does it have any leaks or anything?
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

here is how you need to talk to for jdm parts
http://www.jhotimports.com/
http://www.jdm-intl.com/ (new site not up yet) get ahold of her here http://mirageforums.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=40688
they are the 2 that I know and get alot of stuff from. Both will take orders on what you want and find it and get it here
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Old 09-05-2010   #57
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Re: Project GC8 AKA USDM STi Killer

Engine finally coming out.


The mandatory I'm in the engine bay pic.


One of the 3 wiring harnesses I have to figure out.


Old x-member being taken out.


STi pedals installed with the dash beam battle beginning (this took about 6 man hours to figure out)


Engine bay with new x-member bolted up cleaned with simple green.


The 2 wiring harnesses next to each other.


Modifying the heater core so that the STi dash beam will fit.


Modifying the dash beam so the heater core will fit


AND... the final result, STi dash test fitted after 30 attempts and it's perfect. Heater core, STi pedals, blower motor, etc. all in with dash beam mostly bolted down we just have a few things to weld and fabricate.
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Old 09-05-2010   #58
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RED Performance FTW!
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Dang dude, that's pretty hard core. Much respect fam.
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Great progress!
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