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| Ferg |
 Jun 12 2008, 02:29 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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IMO a NON metalic would work best on a car such as this...
Sahara Beige would be sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| Zundfolge |
Jun 12 2008, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 7,994 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie (would be very 550 spyder-esque).
Then paint all the fiberglass parts a nice metallic silver ... or black. |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 02:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE IMO a NON metalic would work best on a car such as this... A non-metallic would be a lot easier to spray and repair should I hit a moose. ( a real possibility up here!) Oh well, good thing I have some time to figure it out! |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM)  For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Zundfolge |
Jun 12 2008, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 7,994 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Ok, I'm a dork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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| ericread |
Jun 12 2008, 03:09 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... |
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| JWest |
Jun 12 2008, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 03:56 PM) A non-metallic would be a lot easier to spray and repair should I hit a moose. ( a real possibility up here!) Nahh, it's so low you can just drive between the moose's legs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| Krieger |
Jun 12 2008, 03:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,763 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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This may turn out to be the best looking 914 EVER!
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| ericread |
Jun 12 2008, 03:24 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| ninefourteener |
Jun 12 2008, 05:00 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 11 2008, 09:32 AM) I am using a stock turbo. I ran with a group of subie guys in vegas and with out fail every time someone would upgrade their turbo they would regret it, oiling issues, lag, overheating etc... Subaru put a good turbo on this engine and I intend to keep it. You know...... you could go with a slightly used VF39 (Stock STI turbo), and a set of Subaru "blue" 06-07 555cc injectors (Stock 06-07 WRX injectors).... and still be 100% OEM Subaru parts....... and probably put down another 100-125 horsepower..... safely and reliably You're always gonna have guys with oiling problems, tuning problems, backfiring, and all sorts of other crap. Without fail, every time I hear about guys having problems like that...... they've done something wrong, or cut corners that they shouldn't have. It's just a suggestion..... I went that route... and just crossed over 30K miles... with zero problems whatsoever. Don't get me wrong, I'm not beating you up at all... I think what you're doing is awesome..... in fact, I'm planning a similar project for the future. In fact..... your car is the reason I bought my first issue of Subiesport. Now, I own 2 Subies, one of which has one of the highest viewed build threads on two different national Subie sites.,.. and I even own my own Subie Site. I just get the impression you're leaning away from a Turbo swap because of others' bad experiences. Do it right, the FIRST time, and you'll be absolutely tickled with the results. Please keep posting.... I'm subscribed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| Rand |
Jun 12 2008, 05:16 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:14 PM) QUOTE(ericread @ Jun 12 2008, 01:09 PM) QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 02:04 PM) QUOTE(Zundfolge @ Jun 12 2008, 12:53 PM) For color, I'd love to see you just polish up the metal a bit and remove some of the tooling marks, then just clear coat it ... kind of like the Renegade Hybrids Subie. This is the Renegade Hybrids Subie! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) No, I don't think that's the same one... My bad, sorry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Now THAT was funny. Oy. |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 06:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(ninefourteener @ Jun 12 2008, 03:00 PM) You know...... you could go with a slightly used VF39 (Stock STI turbo), and a set of Subaru "blue" 06-07 555cc injectors (Stock 06-07 WRX injectors).... and still be 100% OEM Subaru parts....... and probably put down another 100-125 horsepower..... safely and reliably You're always gonna have guys with oiling problems, tuning problems, backfiring, and all sorts of other crap. Without fail, every time I hear about guys having problems like that...... they've done something wrong, or cut corners that they shouldn't have. It's just a suggestion..... I went that route... and just crossed over 30K miles... with zero problems whatsoever. 100-125 MORE horsepower in a 1900 pound car? That sounds terrifying! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) You are such a bad influence, I suppose I need a 930 transaxle too while I am at it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Zaney |
Jun 12 2008, 06:41 PM
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Deuchland en der Haus Group: Members Posts: 461 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Engine 11 Redmond, WA Member No.: 1,738 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Just to throw a grenade into your planning...
I found this part on a Rocketrally site. 6 speed AWD to RWD conversion sleeve. If it would work with a STi six speed with your current engine and the other proposed Mods, it would be the Best Damn Teener hands down! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) rocketrally 6 speed part Awesome project! Gives me inspiration for my Suby conversion! |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Zaney @ Jun 12 2008, 04:41 PM) Just to throw a grenade into your planning... I found this part on a Rocketrally site. 6 speed AWD to RWD conversion sleeve. If it would work with a STi six speed with your current engine and the other proposed Mods, it would be the Best Damn Teener hands down! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Throw as many grenades as you want! There are a ton of really smart people on this board and I really enjoy hearing everyones input. As far as your personal grenade: I really do think an STI tranny would be great for this car. I know I could make it work, the only question is if my wallet and my patience could handle it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks for the link! |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 07:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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So I finished my other project for the day, say hello to 5 gallons of sweet cherry chocolate stout! Give it about a month and it will be perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
 Check out the stainless steel DC sports header I installed along with a custom up-pipe I built. Purty aint it? It frees up some horses and is 12.2 pounds lighter than the stock manifold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)    |
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| ericread |
Jun 12 2008, 09:16 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(plymouth37 @ Jun 12 2008, 06:57 PM) So I finished my other project for the day, say hello to 5 gallons of sweet cherry chocolate stout! Give it about a month and it will be perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Check out the stainless steel DC sports header I installed along with a custom up-pipe I built. Purty aint it? It frees up some horses and is 12.2 pounds lighter than the stock manifold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) First: The pipes are awesome - belongs in the Gugenheim (that's a museum for you gearheads out there). Second: About the chocolate stout - What octane is it and how hot does it burn? You really don't drink that sh*t do you??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| plymouth37 |
Jun 12 2008, 09:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE What octane is it? 4% alkyQUOTE how hot does it burn? Not very (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) QUOTE You really don't drink that sh*t do you??? Heck yes! It looks like mud now because the junk hasn't settled yet. Give the yeast some time, it will clear, get kegged, and become a tasty libation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)And yes, the header is a work of art, DC makes some nice stuff. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 12 2008, 09:31 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I want some (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| ericread |
Jun 12 2008, 09:33 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll be in Vegas the weekend of June 28th. Will it be ready by then?????
(hint, hint) |
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