Subiesport Magazine - February/March 2008 - (Page 66)

WEST COAST IMPREZA Custom fender flares were also added to fit the big racing rubber under the slab-sided body. GSt makes use of Prodrive GC05 wheels measuring 18x9.5-inches for racing and Rota P45R in 18x9.5-inches for testing. These are then shod with either bfGoodrich R1 or nitto nt01 tires. The interior is all business. all the panels, carpet and amenities have been removed to make the car lighter and to accommodate the cage and fire suppression systems. a Racetech Rt 4009 HR seat and Racetech 6 point harnesses keeps driver brian lock in place while a momo steering wheel handles directional duties. an aIm Sports mXl Pro dash with integrated GPS keeps tabs on engine vitals. “While the car’s nickname has been touted as the l,” said mike, “for those working on this project, which required insane hours last year in preparation for the 25 hour event, the car was called the ‘Hell!’ It’s safe to say that we pretty much sponsored Rockstar, juiced with the amount of it consumed by our mechanic tommy Wu and the entire Goto:Racing team and lock family.” to be sure, any build of this magnitude would keep even the most experienced and dedicated team up for hours on end. Even though the l and StI chassis tubs are very similar, making parts interchange can be a challenge. but the challenge has paid off; not including the 25-hour Endurance race, the car has entered three events, coming second at both Subiefest2 and the aWD tuner Shootout and first place in unlimited aWD class in the Redline time attack at buttonwillow. What is the future of the car? “We’re not 100 percent sure to be honest,” said mike. “We have another car we have been building for sometime that we anticipate being ready for testing in early 2008, so our main focus will be on the new car. I think we would all like to see it still campaigned in time attacks later this year, but it will mainly hinge on sponsor support as two cars will start to bring the budget up signifi- online: www.oakos.com UPGRaDe YoUR sUBaRU! Shop Oakos.com for all your favorite brands: Rota Wheels, Kartboy, Carbotech, TurboXS, Perrin, Samco, ACT, Noltec, McGard, Helix, Bosal, Borla, Ansa, COBB Tuning, Pony Express, Bilstein, Hawk, ATE, Autometer, K&N, HKS, Progress, OAKOS, Koyo, KYB, Muteki, Eibach, Speed Bleeder, STi, Denso, RacingBrake, NGK, Exedy, Goodridge, Walbro, Prodrive and more! Call Toll Free: 866-97-OAKOS (62567) Fax: 586-803-1760 44019 Phoenix Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Replacement Bushings IN STOCK! High-performance handling and styling from PRODRIVE! Call for the best OAKOS pricing! Tune your Subaru with the TurboXS UTEC Exhaust Systems Hundreds of ROTA Wheels In-Stock! Turbo Hoses High Performance Frount-Mount WRX Intercooler Accessport 2.0! Do-it-yourself Short-shift kits! The COBB car decal is 14" tall and 63" long . Scale accordingly. OAKOS is an Authorized COBB Tuning Distributor! H u g e I n v e n T O r y ! 6 5 0 + PA r T S F r O M 5 0 + M A n u FA C T u r e r S ! 66 MARCH 2008 http://www.oakos.com http://www.oakos.com http://www.oakos.com

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