Subiesport Magazine - June/July 2008 - (Page 49)

UNDER THE RADAR after working overtime it was back on the road after a well-learned lesson. The car stayed the same for a while until it was time to upgrade the brakes. Tim had found some WRX Front 4-pot calipers as well as RDA slotted rotors and Bendix Ultimate pads at a price he just could not refuse. At this point in time, after owning the car for a year, Tim was happy, but for some reason he could not control himself and kept modifying. A custommade front mount intercooler kit was added to the car and that cured Tim’s power obsession for a little while, but then it was time to look at turbos, and there are many to choose from. A TD05 turbo from a 1996 WRX was added for more top-end power, but was later ditched for a VF28 from a 2000 WRX V5/V6 STI. At the same time a Greddy Profec Spec B II boost controller was installed to cure any boost spikes and set to 1-BAR of boost. The clutch did not like this power upgrade and an Exedy replacement clutch was added, as well as a lower-kilometer gearbox and rear diff at the same time. It was now time to look at the handling aspects of the car. A Version 5 STI carbon fiber strut brace was added, as well as a Whilteline underbody H-brace. A Selby rear adjustable 20-millimeter sway bar and a rear strut brace were fitted to the rear of the car to reduce the well-known understeer. After Tim got a bit bored with the current wheels, a set of 2005 Liberty GT rims wrapped in Bridgestone Potenzas were fitted. The standard struts did not work well with this set up, so a set of KYB adjustable dampers were fitted. At a recent dyno day the car made 152.7 kilo- watts (roughly 205whp) at the wheels with nice air/ fuel ratios. Now for Tim, this is where the modifying stops, as he has the overall package he has been striving for. He now has a clean, quick and great-handling car. At this stage there are no longer any more urges to modify anything further…for now anyway! Your #1 world-wide source for Subaru parts! JDM PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! GFB STEALTH BLOW-OFF VALVES 99 RAIL KIT $3 FEED FUEL P PERRIN TO 70! SPECIAL - $3 SUBIESPORT READER’S SPECIAL - $265! STARTING AT $125! WHITELIN NE SWAY BARS SUBIESPORT BONUS! MENTION THIS AD AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING WITH ANY ORDER OVER $50 WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. 1ST ANNUAL SHOW AND SHINE Sunday June 8th, 2008 Registration begins @ 9am Location: 37 Portsmouth Ave. Stratham, NH 03885 *Free rafﬂes, thousands in prizes, LOTS of Subarus!!! GENUINE SUBARU PARTS & ACCESSORIES • PERRIN • COBB • WHITELINE • GO FAST BITS • JDM AND MORE! SUBIESPORT MAGAZINE 49 http://subaruwrxparts.com

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Subiesport Magazine - June/July 2008 Contents Editor Letters Readers’ Rides Subaru News Fresh Squeezed Hell's Legacy Under the Radar Project GT Rebuild New Engine AVO 420 Turbo Perrin Intercooler Rally Like a Rockstar Rally Jordan Adventure WRC Rally Argentina WRC Rally Jordan WRC Rally d’Italia Sardegna Where to buy Subiesport WRC2008 Debut Rally America: Olympus Ad Directory Rally America: Oregon Trail Spotted!

Subiesport Magazine - June/July 2008

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