Brandon's 2012 ISM STI
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Vanilla Gorilla
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Just read all 80+ pages and all I can say is....incredible.
I have a 15 STI and could only wish to have half the work you've done. Awesome build and great log! I'll keep following as long as you keep updating!
I have a 15 STI and could only wish to have half the work you've done. Awesome build and great log! I'll keep following as long as you keep updating!
Grinder34
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Get any good ideas for your own?
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starting out with suspension first. BC's will be on the list. Have an intake, but waiting on a good deal on an AP before anything.
God I haven't updated this in a long time.
Well a little story, had a period of time there where I didn't drive the car and it drove me crazy. Had a bunch of little things to fix and some big ones along with trying to get another house started.
Anyways after months of not having the car sold and not getting any decent offers I decided to keep it and use as an asset. So I took it out of storage a couple weeks ago and started fixing a couple things and fell back in love haha
Well one of the sponsors strafe design gave me a free gift and it was the window vents. Loved the look but sadly without a full time garage it was a hassle because it rains all the time here it seems but some pics anyways
When I unboxed them
and when I installed and as you can tell it rained lol
Next was the diffuser
Forgot to take an unboxed pic but here is right before I start install
First winglet piece on
as you can tell I made a mistake with cutting the exhaust garnishes
I cut it level with what I thought would be where it mounted but I was wrong on both sides.
Well a little story, had a period of time there where I didn't drive the car and it drove me crazy. Had a bunch of little things to fix and some big ones along with trying to get another house started.
Anyways after months of not having the car sold and not getting any decent offers I decided to keep it and use as an asset. So I took it out of storage a couple weeks ago and started fixing a couple things and fell back in love haha
Well one of the sponsors strafe design gave me a free gift and it was the window vents. Loved the look but sadly without a full time garage it was a hassle because it rains all the time here it seems but some pics anyways
When I unboxed them
and when I installed and as you can tell it rained lol
Next was the diffuser
Forgot to take an unboxed pic but here is right before I start install
First winglet piece on
as you can tell I made a mistake with cutting the exhaust garnishes
I cut it level with what I thought would be where it mounted but I was wrong on both sides.
Next the other side and made the same damn mistake lol
Have some ideas of how to correct it. Thought of taking it all off and wrapping those edges or just simply paint the exposed area so its naked to the eye
I liked these little washer things they use for it. Simply put a washer in front of it and screw it until its tight. Works very well lol
Underneath
The only issue I didn't like was the washer they sent where massive. So replacing all bolts with black ones along with washers so its not so noticeable
and now some installed pics from our local Subaru show that I help host with my group
Some other things that's been going on was we took the wheels off and lowered the rear and front cups on the struts so I had some more room for the air suspension. Found a boost leak and thought it was the only one but its not lol so still have to find the other one. Going to look into buying a boost leak tester soon.
The rear flares chipped away big time so they are off and getting repainted and then wrapped in clear bra to prevent chips and also the roof is getting re wrapped in gloss black and possibly the mirrors. Other that that's oh and I got a set of Strafe Design canards coming for the front. Got a big car show coming up in a few weeks and then our annual Subaru one
Have some ideas of how to correct it. Thought of taking it all off and wrapping those edges or just simply paint the exposed area so its naked to the eye
I liked these little washer things they use for it. Simply put a washer in front of it and screw it until its tight. Works very well lol
Underneath
The only issue I didn't like was the washer they sent where massive. So replacing all bolts with black ones along with washers so its not so noticeable
and now some installed pics from our local Subaru show that I help host with my group
Some other things that's been going on was we took the wheels off and lowered the rear and front cups on the struts so I had some more room for the air suspension. Found a boost leak and thought it was the only one but its not lol so still have to find the other one. Going to look into buying a boost leak tester soon.
The rear flares chipped away big time so they are off and getting repainted and then wrapped in clear bra to prevent chips and also the roof is getting re wrapped in gloss black and possibly the mirrors. Other that that's oh and I got a set of Strafe Design canards coming for the front. Got a big car show coming up in a few weeks and then our annual Subaru one
I am hahahaha been a while that's for sure
Another little update guys/gals
So my Strafe Design front canards came in so ill go through some issues I had with those and a look at the Street Fraction GT Wing
So first up unboxing the canards and having a look
First thing we seen was that the bracket didn't seem to be flush with the end of the canard due to the think rubber. Originally thought this would pose a problem but once tightened it drew into the bumper with the small canards anyways.
So next we sized up the larger canards. So when just roughly help them where they would go but with the flares they would come out to far past the bumper
So we just laid them aside. So this coming weekend im hoping to modify a bit in order for them to fit properly
So I installed the small ones anyways. So first thing was to remove front bumper. Pretty straight forward, 4 clip underneath, 5 up top and the quick release band. Simple
So pretty simple install, line them up with the curve of the bumper and mark the holes
Drilled the holes and put the bolts through
tadaaa lol
So my Strafe Design front canards came in so ill go through some issues I had with those and a look at the Street Fraction GT Wing
So first up unboxing the canards and having a look
First thing we seen was that the bracket didn't seem to be flush with the end of the canard due to the think rubber. Originally thought this would pose a problem but once tightened it drew into the bumper with the small canards anyways.
So next we sized up the larger canards. So when just roughly help them where they would go but with the flares they would come out to far past the bumper
So we just laid them aside. So this coming weekend im hoping to modify a bit in order for them to fit properly
So I installed the small ones anyways. So first thing was to remove front bumper. Pretty straight forward, 4 clip underneath, 5 up top and the quick release band. Simple
So pretty simple install, line them up with the curve of the bumper and mark the holes
Drilled the holes and put the bolts through
tadaaa lol
Next was I got my Street Fraction GT Wing last night.
The Carbon is gorgeous I must say
All laid out
So first thing I done was roughly put it together to see if t all fit well. All fit well except one end plate on the side. So I contacted Street Fraction and all they wanted was a pic and then sent me new ones. Great company to deal with I must say. Either way I might see if I get make these work before hand.
Also some bonus pics
Will be installing this weekend so there will be an update then again
The Carbon is gorgeous I must say
All laid out
So first thing I done was roughly put it together to see if t all fit well. All fit well except one end plate on the side. So I contacted Street Fraction and all they wanted was a pic and then sent me new ones. Great company to deal with I must say. Either way I might see if I get make these work before hand.
Also some bonus pics
Will be installing this weekend so there will be an update then again
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Thanks everyone!
Alright another update!
So this weekend passed I put my Street Fraction wing together and put it on. Wasn't a hard job but def recommend two people on this one
So first, the tools youll need to put it together. Nothing serious
So it comes like this, I found a pretty flat and even surface for installing the brackets
The allen key side of the bolt in
and the locknut on the other side
So before I put the end plates on I compared the holes and you can see that they weren't even on both
regardless I still mounted but sent the pictures to street fraction and they sent me new ones just a different style
End plates mounted after I shaved them down a little which you can see in the pic below
Altogether and ready to mount
So this weekend passed I put my Street Fraction wing together and put it on. Wasn't a hard job but def recommend two people on this one
So first, the tools youll need to put it together. Nothing serious
So it comes like this, I found a pretty flat and even surface for installing the brackets
The allen key side of the bolt in
and the locknut on the other side
So before I put the end plates on I compared the holes and you can see that they weren't even on both
regardless I still mounted but sent the pictures to street fraction and they sent me new ones just a different style
End plates mounted after I shaved them down a little which you can see in the pic below
Altogether and ready to mount
Now the install, so it came with 4 gaskets and 4 bracket mounts which I couldn't understand why. Maybe to sandwich it underneath the hood? Not sure really either way I doubled up the gaskets on the bottom of the brackets
Next we laid it on top of the trunk and measured out each corner until we got a perfect measurement on each side then marked out the holes
Used a 1/4 drill bit for the holes
Popped the trunk and took out the inner shell
and pulled the clips out with a clip puller
We tried a couple different ways at first to get the nut in but eventually I said to hell with it and got a uni-bit and drilled holes right where the bolt came in and used a ratchet. Now the only thing im going back to do because my buddy mentioned it after is im going with larger washers because right now its a small nut and a small washer with just the sheet metal of the trunk so going back to get a perfect fitted washer for more security
Got it all snug up and checked all bolts and shes mounted
Some better quality pics to go along
Loved it way more than I thought I would lol and also note the spoiler is 69" wide
Next we laid it on top of the trunk and measured out each corner until we got a perfect measurement on each side then marked out the holes
Used a 1/4 drill bit for the holes
Popped the trunk and took out the inner shell
and pulled the clips out with a clip puller
We tried a couple different ways at first to get the nut in but eventually I said to hell with it and got a uni-bit and drilled holes right where the bolt came in and used a ratchet. Now the only thing im going back to do because my buddy mentioned it after is im going with larger washers because right now its a small nut and a small washer with just the sheet metal of the trunk so going back to get a perfect fitted washer for more security
Got it all snug up and checked all bolts and shes mounted
Some better quality pics to go along
Loved it way more than I thought I would lol and also note the spoiler is 69" wide
HAHA Thanks Dude!
