yore seat looks slightly vaginal

^ It's because his car is pussy.

You saw that too eh?

Jealousy is a stinky cologne.

I've done nothing but chuckle to myself every time I get in my car since I got that seat... :lol:

haha nice mpreziv. right now i could really use that slit in the seat actually. turns out we are going to have to get a fixed back seat anyways so these seats have to go..arg.



more updates here. We finally got all the white vinyl laid. starting to take form.


http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...progress_3.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...progress_4.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...progress_5.jpg


next to do is get the dark red metallic graphics laid over the white base layer.

Lookin' GOOD!

little red switch ftw... (pic to be added)

Car looks good, white+gc=awesome. Dumb question though, why vinyl? Why not just paint it? Is it more durable?

^ I think it's because it's cheaper and some what as durable.

originally it was because we were going to rally the car and the vinyl would hold up better and be easier to fix small spots. however, now the car is a track only car so the only bonus would be that its easy to change out sections.

its definitely not cheaper than paint lol

Oh shows what I know.

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...progress_5.jpg


Is there a big gap under that scoop or is it just the lighting?

big gap. its because its an L hood with a wrx scoop. just temporary until i get the fmic on. nice catch though

Well that being said, the car looks really good. You said there is going to be some decals right? I think it will break up the white nicely.

That car doesn't seem to have a ton of room for airflow to a front mount. Is there going to be some modification to the front to provide more air flow while still letting the radiator get what it needs or am I just talking crazy.

Cheaper than good paint, or cheap paint? ;)

cheaper than average paint. cost for the vinyl is typically around 1500.



We finished up the complete vinyl wrap on and took her to the LaCrosse, WI Subaru meet. everything you see is vinyl, including the white.

Thanks to the local guys for taking these pics!

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_1.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_2.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_3.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_4.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_5.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_6.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_7.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_8.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...reza_lax_9.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...eza_lax_10.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...eza_lax_11.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...eza_lax_12.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/...eza_lax_13.jpg

Next up is to get rid of those wrx brakes and powerslot rotors. I didnt want to ubgrade all of the hubs yet so i had to source 04 STi Brembos so they would be a direct bolt-on(almost). The fronts went right on without an issue but the rears needed some help. I had the kartboy rear 2 pot adapters..i'm not sure if these are meant just for the subaru rear 2 pots calipers or if they are made for the rear brembos as well as i had to mold the plate the bracket bolted onto to get it to fit.

Stopping has definitely improved a ton. The only downfall is that they weigh ALOT. looks like i'm going to have to get some lighter wheels to combat the heavier brakes.

Currently i'm using the oem pads but hope to be upgrading soon.


http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/brembos_1.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/brembos_2.jpg

http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/brembos_3.jpg


Front WRX Powerslot vs. Front Brembo
http://www.grimmspeed.com/project_l/brembos_4.jpg


Justin

OMG so many subarus /drool

looking good, keep up the good work.

just curious, why is your name grimmspeed? you do alot of buisness with them ?

Phil, that IS grimmspeed ;)

So, the answer to your question would probably be yes :lol:

Awesome looking car!
I'm a lil confused though, If you already got STI Brembos on there Why the plan for an 05 Hub Conversion? Do you expect Hub Failure in your car from your current car usage plan ? (ie its known that after lots of track days the stander 100X5 hubs fail?)

Unless I missed something, he said he *didn't* want to upgrade hubs. Doing it on a non 6MT/R180 car is a nightmare when it comes to axles and all that fun stuff, and doesn't make sense unless you're doing the rest of the drivetrain to go with it; replacing a few wheel bearings/hubs (because they're wear items on the 5x114 hubs, too, on a track car) still puts you ahead fiscally over a hub swap, custom axles, new suspension, new wheels, etc.

Plus, one of the big benefits for hub swaps is wheel availability in wider sizes, which you can't take advantage of on a GC/GM without major bodywork or non-performance-oriented camber.

I'm not sure "major bodywork" would be out of line for this car. ;)