So over the last weekend myself and Garret swapped the entire driveline on my wagon. It went really well but we ran into a few snags as I will explain later. The car already drew blood not even an hour into the swap , How I did that I have no idea. … Continue reading Version 7 RA Transmission Swap
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Best Motoring Subaru STi Videos !
If you are like myself and have some time to burn this weekend spend some time watching Best Motoring. It is a great show where tuned and stock cars are pushed to their limits by the best drivers in Japan. These are the best quality I have found and mostly features the GD and … Continue reading Best Motoring Subaru STi Videos !
The parts keep rolling in
Today I received the following Motul 300 Gear oil Motul Differential oil Turn in Concepts Holy Shift Kit Turn in Concepts Differential Bushing Kit
The Version 7 STi and its many Trims
About two years ago I stumbled upon a thread on Nasioc called "EJ207 Owners". It completely changed my mind when it comes to the GD subaru chassis. For years in the Subaru community we have had problems with the motor in the USDM STi mainly due to poor piston design and some very sketchy tuning. … Continue reading The Version 7 STi and its many Trims
Project Mu Type NS400 Pads ordered along with Brembo OEM Rebuild kits !
Today I ordered a set of front pads for the Brembos and got them at a really good price. $105 shipped to my door for quality street pads ! Here is the sale thread on Nasioc http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2619303 The oem brembo rebuild kits should show up sometime next week and hopefully everything can be … Continue reading Project Mu Type NS400 Pads ordered along with Brembo OEM Rebuild kits !
How to Overnight Parts from Japan the Right Way !
Today I felt like the Nintendo 64 kid opening up his Christmas gifts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFlcqWQVVuU This showed up at my door after I abused my wallet last week. A package like this will usually run you anywhere from $3600-$4500 Shipped. Glorious parts that were sent overnight from japan , Well not really actually. They were … Continue reading How to Overnight Parts from Japan the Right Way !
A Very Subaru Weekend – Stripping down an 02 WRX and Redamak’s Car Meet 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tH10t3-9jQ Video of a few friend and I stripping down a WRX and headed around to a car meet. Enjoy!
Importing JDM Subaru parts and picking the Right Vendor
Hello Everyone ! Over the last two weeks I have been contacting every vendor that stocks Version 7 -9 STi parts in North America and even some in Japan. Overall its a rough experience but I have learned some valuable lessons. For starters my favorite telltale sign of the quality of a product … Continue reading Importing JDM Subaru parts and picking the Right Vendor
Redamak’s Car Meet 2014 – New Buffalo, MI
This Sunday I had the pleasure of heading out to the very west of Michigan along the coast of Lake Michigan to a small burger joint called Redamak's. It was over 50 degrees out after a bitter cold winter here in Michigan, and it was the first big scheduled meet of the year that I … Continue reading Redamak’s Car Meet 2014 – New Buffalo, MI
Version 7 Sti wheels and its still cold in the D
Michigan has decided to give us winter and then second winter this year. Unfortunately car plans are on hold until the weather warms up and stays above 50 for a week or two. A month or so ago I picked up version 7 Sti wheels with Bridgestone RE11 tires for a great price. Hopefully this weekend … Continue reading Version 7 Sti wheels and its still cold in the D