Project: Phoenix GC coupe, CF, JDM v.8 Pwr'd
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again, top stuff!!!!
really like the lip![Smile](images/smilies/smile.gif)
do you need the 18's to clear your brakes?? i think a 17" wheel would help to lower it a bit more....... (make brakes look bigger
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and perhaps the vers 5/6 grille...... (don't know if it works with your bumper though??)
but still amazing!!!!!!!!
really like the lip
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do you need the 18's to clear your brakes?? i think a 17" wheel would help to lower it a bit more....... (make brakes look bigger
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and perhaps the vers 5/6 grille...... (don't know if it works with your bumper though??)
but still amazing!!!!!!!!
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Yes, the 18's were needed to clear the brakes, they're Rotora 355x32mm 6-piston BBK.
The Ver 5/6 Grill doesn't flow well with the Sport bumper, there's gaps on the sides of the grill that look unsightly.
Thanks for comments though!
The Ver 5/6 Grill doesn't flow well with the Sport bumper, there's gaps on the sides of the grill that look unsightly.
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It's on my 'wish' list.
My plans now;
the exterior is pretty much done for now ( I still would like to get the rear brake calipers red to match the front calipers), I'd like to focus on finishing the interior. Then get it re-tuned and max out this turbo (VF-37), Probably between 300-350 whp, depending on fuel octane w/ at least 4 different fuel maps. I'm going to get an extra set of wheels for some sticky track tires. I also plan on getting a quicker steering column & Whiteline tierod ends & ball joint kit.
Then I would like to upgrade to an HKS GT2835 twin-scroll turbo, and get it around 400 WHP. Once I have the power and need the extra rubber for grip; Then A CF widebody, with 5X114 hubs, GDB front subframe , GDB A-Arms, and GDB rear lateral links, and wider wheels & tires to help fill the fenders.
My plans now;
the exterior is pretty much done for now ( I still would like to get the rear brake calipers red to match the front calipers), I'd like to focus on finishing the interior. Then get it re-tuned and max out this turbo (VF-37), Probably between 300-350 whp, depending on fuel octane w/ at least 4 different fuel maps. I'm going to get an extra set of wheels for some sticky track tires. I also plan on getting a quicker steering column & Whiteline tierod ends & ball joint kit.
Then I would like to upgrade to an HKS GT2835 twin-scroll turbo, and get it around 400 WHP. Once I have the power and need the extra rubber for grip; Then A CF widebody, with 5X114 hubs, GDB front subframe , GDB A-Arms, and GDB rear lateral links, and wider wheels & tires to help fill the fenders.
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Here's a cool shot I found from the Track day @ PIR last month
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/PIRMay3rd08.jpg)
Another Great track day, this was at Firebird Main in AZ, It was a night event and there was racing from 8AM and went on until 1AM!.![Big Grin](images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/PIRMay3rd08.jpg)
Another Great track day, this was at Firebird Main in AZ, It was a night event and there was racing from 8AM and went on until 1AM!.
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Had another track day on the may 31st. It was a really good time.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/DezodTimeAttackmay31st08me.jpg)
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\/ Had a little 'off' due to some hard-core tank slapping hot laps, I hate street tires on the track, they get too greasy on the track out here in Arizona.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/dezodwipeout.jpg)
It was my last one until Labor day. It's already well over 100*F daily here already, it hit 111*F at my house in the shade a couple weeks ago, not really fun weather for track days, IMO.
Here's some random shots from the past couple track days.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/002-1.jpg)
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Going to get a CF roof made over the Summer.
Trying to get it featured in a mag and get some sponsors going, I'd like to have it in the '09 SEMA show out in Vegas, hopefully I can get the last few things I'm thinking about ironed out before then, including the fire suppression system, dashboard flocked, and some lightweight door cards made.
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Had another track day on the may 31st. It was a really good time.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/DezodTimeAttackmay31st08me.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/003-1.jpg)
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\/ Had a little 'off' due to some hard-core tank slapping hot laps, I hate street tires on the track, they get too greasy on the track out here in Arizona.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/dezodwipeout.jpg)
It was my last one until Labor day. It's already well over 100*F daily here already, it hit 111*F at my house in the shade a couple weeks ago, not really fun weather for track days, IMO.
Here's some random shots from the past couple track days.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/002-1.jpg)
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![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/007-3.jpg)
Going to get a CF roof made over the Summer.
Trying to get it featured in a mag and get some sponsors going, I'd like to have it in the '09 SEMA show out in Vegas, hopefully I can get the last few things I'm thinking about ironed out before then, including the fire suppression system, dashboard flocked, and some lightweight door cards made.
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So the CF roof fell through,
but I submitted some photos to a US mag, we'll see how that turns out. Got a new, proper racing helmet, same kind as the Stig!
I should have a few more track-oriented parts installed before I get back on the track in Sept. Don't think I'm going to turn up the boost until I get some more track time and more safety gear I also would like to get some solid, consistent lap times so I can compare the times after I turn up the boost.
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I know what your saying about the mirrors. But they work and they were only $90 a piece, I'm sure one day I'll get some real WRC CF mirrors, but not any time soon.
Decided I could not wait until Sept. to get back out on the track, So I signed up for an Early morning event Aug. 16th.
I installed a camera mount and a front skid plate before the event, the latter to protect the engine from track debris and improve under car aero a little.
This one was at Firebirds' 'West' Track. 1.1 Miles, Same one I did the Last time attack at. It's pretty fun, I think I've finally dialed in the Coilovers, But now I need new tires, Current set lasted 6 track days and over 10k thousand road miles, Which I think is decent, They still have about 4/32" of tread left, but I want to test out some different tires. According to my handy new tool, 'DynoLicious' I was hitting 1.02 G's in the corners, which is damn good on 225-series street tires, IMO. Hopefully I won't have to mess with the settings too much with the new rubber.
I forgot to bring my Camera.
I woke up at 3:30 am to get to the track by 4:30 am, I knew I was bound to forget something.
I ran the first two sessions solo, So I could mess with the suspension settings a little, And then gave my Friend Evan a ride for the last two sessions.
But there were a few people snapping some pictures, Here's a couple pictures I found so far.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08II.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08I.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08III.jpg)
Here's a couple car I passed in my group.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08AstonMarti.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08Lambo.jpg)
Here's a link If anyone's interested in seeing some of the other cars that were out there.
Firebird West Track day- Aug 16th
All in all, A great day, It did get up to 105*F ambient before I left on my way home, and it was 108*F by the time I got home. Times like these make me wonder if the lack of air con is worth the 40 lbs or so of weight reduction, I keep telling myself it is! I'm going to get a cool suit, hopefully that will help with the heat.
Decided I could not wait until Sept. to get back out on the track, So I signed up for an Early morning event Aug. 16th.
I installed a camera mount and a front skid plate before the event, the latter to protect the engine from track debris and improve under car aero a little.
This one was at Firebirds' 'West' Track. 1.1 Miles, Same one I did the Last time attack at. It's pretty fun, I think I've finally dialed in the Coilovers, But now I need new tires, Current set lasted 6 track days and over 10k thousand road miles, Which I think is decent, They still have about 4/32" of tread left, but I want to test out some different tires. According to my handy new tool, 'DynoLicious' I was hitting 1.02 G's in the corners, which is damn good on 225-series street tires, IMO. Hopefully I won't have to mess with the settings too much with the new rubber.
I forgot to bring my Camera.
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I ran the first two sessions solo, So I could mess with the suspension settings a little, And then gave my Friend Evan a ride for the last two sessions.
But there were a few people snapping some pictures, Here's a couple pictures I found so far.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08II.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08I.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08III.jpg)
Here's a couple car I passed in my group.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08AstonMarti.jpg)
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/NasaFirebirdwestAug16th08Lambo.jpg)
Here's a link If anyone's interested in seeing some of the other cars that were out there.
Firebird West Track day- Aug 16th
All in all, A great day, It did get up to 105*F ambient before I left on my way home, and it was 108*F by the time I got home. Times like these make me wonder if the lack of air con is worth the 40 lbs or so of weight reduction, I keep telling myself it is! I'm going to get a cool suit, hopefully that will help with the heat.
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So it's been a couple months, so I thought I'd share with you all my 'progress'
Been testing out different suspension and alignment settings, with new tires, I was holding 1.09 Lateral G's in the corners, with a peak of 1.17 G's (This was with a passenger, as well), which is damn good for street tires. I think I'll have to beef up the oil and fueling systems before I swap to R-comps and really start pushing it in the corners so I don't kill the bearings.
I've done a couple more track days, tried out the car show thing and got 3rd place at Hot Import Nights in AZ; which was good considering I did ZERO prep work for the show, it was still dirty from the track day the week before!
![](http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/Unkilljoe3/a3742ca3.jpg)
Also have a few more goodies for the Subi on the way and in the works.
![](http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb136/mykal82/IMG_0711.jpg)
New quick release and Prodrive 350mm leather steering wheel are on the way.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/008-4.jpg)
Installed Prova Brake and Clutch covers.
Also installed a 17" convex racing mirror; Rollcage mounted, so no more shaky mirror!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/051.jpg)
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I have an Antenna delete plate I need to install, as well as an MRT Brake MC brace. Also working on getting Rotora 13" 4-pot rear brakes to match the fronts, instead of color matching the brembos.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/Kotir/Items%20for%20Sale/eDSC_1171.jpg)
New tires, Dunlop Z1 Star specs, 225/40/18
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/022-3.jpg)
Next track event is this weekend (2-days!) Should be a good time, as always.
Been testing out different suspension and alignment settings, with new tires, I was holding 1.09 Lateral G's in the corners, with a peak of 1.17 G's (This was with a passenger, as well), which is damn good for street tires. I think I'll have to beef up the oil and fueling systems before I swap to R-comps and really start pushing it in the corners so I don't kill the bearings.
I've done a couple more track days, tried out the car show thing and got 3rd place at Hot Import Nights in AZ; which was good considering I did ZERO prep work for the show, it was still dirty from the track day the week before!
![](http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/Unkilljoe3/a3742ca3.jpg)
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New quick release and Prodrive 350mm leather steering wheel are on the way.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/008-4.jpg)
Installed Prova Brake and Clutch covers.
Also installed a 17" convex racing mirror; Rollcage mounted, so no more shaky mirror!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/051.jpg)
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![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/037-2.jpg)
I have an Antenna delete plate I need to install, as well as an MRT Brake MC brace. Also working on getting Rotora 13" 4-pot rear brakes to match the fronts, instead of color matching the brembos.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v403/Kotir/Items%20for%20Sale/eDSC_1171.jpg)
New tires, Dunlop Z1 Star specs, 225/40/18
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/022-3.jpg)
Next track event is this weekend (2-days!) Should be a good time, as always.
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Got some new tires
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/119.jpg)
Installed the new steering wheel, feels great!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/122.jpg)
Got a new mascot, Mr. Bill, from Sat. night live
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/024-2.jpg)
His own custom 2-pt harness
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/john25rs.jpg)
Got him over 120 MPH down the straight!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/mrbill1-1.jpg)
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Had another great weekend at the track, raced and saw a bunch of great cars, and saw more wrecks in this one weekend than all year, it was crazy. I had a small boost leak that was limiting me to .7 bar of boost, but I finally got a timed lap in, an even with the poorly running engine, I was able to get around PIR road course (11 turn, 1.6 miles) in 1:16.3. and that was on street tires. I was able to hold 1.1 lateral G's with 1.15 peak before the tires were contacting the inner fenders. When I install the new brakes, I'm going to raise the rear suspension a little bit and get a BFH in there and see if I can't knock it out and get some more clearance, I'd like to get 18X8.5" wheels and 235 or 245 width tires under the fenders before I go full widebody.
Run counter-clockwise
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/phoenix-new.gif)
Last years time trials (TTB) STI overall winner posted a 1:11 with R-comps, and a local shop-sponsored road racing Subi Wagon posted a similar 1:11. So 5-sec off the pace with the way it was running is a great sign. I should be getting the brakes tomorrow, and then I will install ASAP. Also need to replace the rear view mirror, My Nephew somehow found a way to break my new mirror with his forehead at the track; it wasn't during the race, it was just getting out of the car!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/093.jpg)
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Some people had a bad weekend. This guy went off two cars in front of me, I had to dodge flying debris and a spinning Lotus, Crazy.
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/107.jpg)
Next day I had a Ford GT (The big expensive one) Spin out in front of me, lose control, and plow rear first into a wall at speed, probably totaled.
Then this past weekend a local shop brought my car to a charity car show at a nearby Subaru dealership.
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Got some new tires
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/119.jpg)
Installed the new steering wheel, feels great!
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/122.jpg)
Got a new mascot, Mr. Bill, from Sat. night live
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/024-2.jpg)
His own custom 2-pt harness
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/john25rs.jpg)
Got him over 120 MPH down the straight!
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Had another great weekend at the track, raced and saw a bunch of great cars, and saw more wrecks in this one weekend than all year, it was crazy. I had a small boost leak that was limiting me to .7 bar of boost, but I finally got a timed lap in, an even with the poorly running engine, I was able to get around PIR road course (11 turn, 1.6 miles) in 1:16.3. and that was on street tires. I was able to hold 1.1 lateral G's with 1.15 peak before the tires were contacting the inner fenders. When I install the new brakes, I'm going to raise the rear suspension a little bit and get a BFH in there and see if I can't knock it out and get some more clearance, I'd like to get 18X8.5" wheels and 235 or 245 width tires under the fenders before I go full widebody.
Run counter-clockwise
![](http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/mjreid_photo/1998%20Subaru%20STi%20coupe/phoenix-new.gif)
Last years time trials (TTB) STI overall winner posted a 1:11 with R-comps, and a local shop-sponsored road racing Subi Wagon posted a similar 1:11. So 5-sec off the pace with the way it was running is a great sign. I should be getting the brakes tomorrow, and then I will install ASAP. Also need to replace the rear view mirror, My Nephew somehow found a way to break my new mirror with his forehead at the track; it wasn't during the race, it was just getting out of the car!
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Some people had a bad weekend. This guy went off two cars in front of me, I had to dodge flying debris and a spinning Lotus, Crazy.
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Next day I had a Ford GT (The big expensive one) Spin out in front of me, lose control, and plow rear first into a wall at speed, probably totaled.
Then this past weekend a local shop brought my car to a charity car show at a nearby Subaru dealership.
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look's amazing mate should easily be mag featured . your a propper track ***** aint you lol , i think you cr is perfect just need it mentl power to complete .