Wrx Sti Type R V5

Post by **Ben** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:45 pm

Baffled sump goes on next saturday ready for jan 19th trackday along with a rear strut brace - mainly so I can mount the harnesses high to avoid submarining in the event of an impact.

dom187 · Post by **dom187** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:57 pm

Nice work, sounds like its all coming together now. You going to be getting the go pro out?

Post by **Ben** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:43 pm

Definitely, going to bolt a mount into the rear shelter.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:04 pm

Yep looks good as always Ben, wheels don't look too bad but yep fine for a winter set.

Post by **Ben** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:19 pm

So now ready for my first trackday with this car - it's been 12 months of jobs. So what has been done since getting her.

Well to be honest when I first picked her up she was way too hardcore for daily use, too loud, clutch too track orientated, poor brakes......

So, this years seen

1. Exhaust replaced for Racebox rear and resonator centre pipe to reduce Db's.
2. Replacement of HKS induction with a new set up.
3. Replacement of paddle clutch to Exedy organic single and lightened flywheel.
4. Replacement of all four calipers newly refurbished by Godspeed.
5. Replacement of all four disks and matching pads.
6. Installation of Prosport oil temp,oil pressure and boost gauge.
7. Replacement of VF28 turbo with newer unit.
8. Fix to wiring loom.
9. Fitment of AS Performance Clubman baffled sump.
10, Fitment of uprated UJ knuckle and gear linkage mount.
11. Installation of eyelets for harnesses.
12. Fitment of new alarm.
13. Replacement of one rear bearing.
14. Fitment of 'customized' cooling system

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15. Installation of new spare wheel.
16. installation of new rear floor.
17. Installation of new tool kit.
18. Realignment of glovebox.
19. Replacement of gear gaiter.
20. New carpets.
21. Fitment of STI coolant cap.
22. Fitment of JDM original rear speakers.
23. 1 x set of standard 16 inch 5 spoke track wheels with R888's.
24. 1 x set of standard 16 inch 5 spoke winter wheels with Nankangs.
25. 1 x set of 18 inch tyres.
26. Uprated fuel pump.
27. Replacement of intercooler pipes.

So that's it for one year

- reckon there's stuff I've forgotten. Gary and Danny's favorite Subaru

Still got some potential jobs ...

1. Fit the re-circ adapter to the BOV.
2. Take Mikes advice and replumb oil system and fit catch tank.
3. Underside treatment by Stuart.

Oh and some pics of the new Sump.

Post by **Stuart** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:31 pm

Cannot believe that this has been a year already!

Nice work and progress, and I'm sure that the development and correction tells in the way that it drives. I'm looking forwards to seeing how you get on with the type R on the 19th..........I am sure that she'll serve you well

mikeb · Post by **mikeb** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:43 pm

Glad it's on Ben was it a bit of a git to do with the engine in for the APT guys

Post by **Ben** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:45 pm

I looking forward to getting to grips with the dccd, I think the only weakness will be the disks and pads - can't wait.

Just got to mount up the gopro mounts so that they are solid.

Post by **Ben** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:47 pm

No, Mike, Gary had done one before, the dipstick tube came out clean and went back in perfectly. The boys got the old sump off and new on without removing any parts - only issue was separate which was a shot auxiliary belt and the wrong one got delivered.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:59 pm

Nice work Ben.

Don't you need to add in replacing the boost pipe and connector that keeps coming off also ?