Stebru84 South east PA 818s #248 build

[stebru84]

FOR SALE THREAD: WITH CONTACT INFO
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...ed-and-Insured


Hello all, I'm starting this thread a little late, I spent more time in the garage than on the computer.
I Picked up my 818 on Oct 24th 2014. I started the tear down of my 2007 R-Titled Wrx about a month earlier and had it out of the way just in time.

The donor has ~62k on it. It was crashed hard in the front and rebuilt by a local Subaru chop shop outside Allentown then sold (more on this will come). I bought off cregs list shortly after placing my 818 order it and used it for nearly a year as an extra car, fixing little things and made sure I had a good drive train to start with.

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The drive train will go in stock and fairly un-touched, for now. I'll worry about finishing the build by spring so I can enjoy it. Next winter the engine and trans will get some power upgrades and a LSD.

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[stebru84]

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Some of the issues I encountered, bent lateral link, and nearly destroying the bushings trying to get that long bolt out.

The one armed bandit that rebuilt this car must have sold off the 4/2pot brakes and put random, mismatched front calipers on it. Thankfully I picked up a matching set on ebay for cheap. They should be enough for such a light weight car.

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Made the long drive from the philly area and back in one day to pick up the chassis.

[stebru84]

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I had one bad wheel bearing so it gave me a good reason to buy a press and replace all 4 and add ARP wheel studs while I had it all apart.


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Front suspension and firewall aluminum installed.

[stebru84]

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[stebru84]

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My good friend Justin at JSC Speed http://jscspeed.com/ hooking me up with some goodies. He helped me find the right pads (since I didn't really know what year my brakes ended up being. Ebay fronts I bought are from 2010, rears are 05) Whiteline lateral links to replace the bent ones. Stoptec drilled rotors and HP+ pads

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I ended up getting one defective Koni shock. It looks like it had a small dent in the top that was touched up with yellow paint. The dent seemed to flair out the top just enough that the collar would not slide down over. A quick call to F5 and they shipped a replacement out very quickly!


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The engine/trans are in. once I finish painting the brakes I can put wheels on and torque everything in the rear.



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I saw someone else using the electrolysis and Arm and Hammer washing soda to remove rust from parts. I must say, I am extremely pleased with how well it actually works. Brake calipers cleaned up like new with minimal effort.

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Brake calipers all cleaned up, I took a flap wheel to them and smoothed out the casting lines and sharp corners. G2 epoxy caliper paint, looking good.

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Wire harness sprawled out on the basement floor for some dieting

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I really started to miss the WRX (and the donuts I did in the snow last year) so I went out and found a nice clean 12 WRX with 24kmi

[Samiam1017]

where in philly are you located? im located in wilkesbarre area but I have a place in glenside where I stay when I work in philly or nj?

[stebru84]

Lansdale

where in philly are you located? im located in wilkesbarre area but I have a place in glenside where I stay when I work in philly or nj?

[stebru84]

~Dec 1st 2014

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Whats left of the shell. Sold the entire front clip. the rear bumper and tail lights are about all that's left to be sold, recouped about $3K selling off parts to teenagers. And the 180,000mi 2011 Jetta TDI workhorse is upset it has to sit outside.

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Donor car's wheels got some snow tires.

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Had to take a day to clean up and re-organize. The number of boxes is dwindling.



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Pedals and steering column are installed, I have to go in search of a 25/64th for the Rivnuts for the gas pedal mounting.


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Yes I made Vrooom Vrooom noises. The anticipation of go-cart mode!!!

[Samiam1017]

the company I work for there office and shop is in Doylestown. looks good, faster progress than me. maybe when im in town one night I can come take a look. I didn't like a bunch of stuff so im making to many unnecessary changes.

[billjr212]

The 25/64ths can be tough to find. I struck out a few times and used a 3/8 to keep things moving on those first few rivnuts before going and ordering a 25/64 on amazon.

Keep the photos coming. Looks good and I like the new daily driver. Probably would have gone with that white if I bought my car again (dgm 2011 wrx)

[Tamra]

Wow, great progress!

[K3LAG]

The 25/64ths can be tough to find. I struck out a few times and used a 3/8 to keep things moving on those first few rivnuts before going and ordering a 25/64 on amazon.

I found the 25/64 in Milwaukee Tools brand at Home Depot.

Larry

[stebru84]

I found the 25/64 in Milwaukee Tools brand at Home Depot.

Larry

none at my home depot or lowes. But the huge Pep boys had all the odd sizes.

[stebru84]

12/9/14 got a half day off of work, made more progress.

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Fuel pump and tank installed.

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Calipers and pads installed.

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some space saver spare wheels installed backwards so I can torque the rear suspension under load.

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2WD conversion and shifter brackets installed.

[Hindsight]

Looking good - you are moving very fast.

[Quiny]

I hope you remembered to pull out the tapered bearing race, it still looks like it is there in one of your pics.

[stebru84]

after a very frustrating February, I finally got a couple of warm days of work in on the electrical and she fired right up on the first try!!

first start video



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[K3LAG]

It's a great feeling ain't it!? Congratulations.

Larry

[metalmaker12]

Awesome vid

[wleehendrick]

Awesome vid

Yup; you can't fake that excitement... congrats!

[Tamra]

Congrats!!!

(I think this is my favorite first start video!)

[Kurk818]

Awesome! Great milestone

[chedda]

Congrats man! That is too awesome!

[stebru84]

Thanks everyone, I was shocked when it started, I figured it would crank for some time before starting. And after a ton of "I don't think I need these wires" Clip, clip. The only CEL's are for the removed air pump components and fuel tank vents.

[stebru84]

Things are starting to come together now that its warming up a bit. The first drive wasn't far, I didn't have the wheels anywhere near aligned, I was just eager to get it off of the jacks and make it move under its own power.

More panels installed
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Temporary instrument cluster mount
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New motor mounts
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Added a bung for my wide band, and made a nice mount following others lead
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Wheels on and she rolls!
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[stebru84]

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[stebru84]

First drive

[flynntuna]

Great work. I see your using the standard fuel tank and donor seats. How do you like the fit? It's been said by others that for people over 5'10" that a aftermarket seat or the "Boyd tank" or both should be used. I'd like to use the donor seats if at all possible.

[AZPete]

Congrats! Subaru seats, eh? I think you and I are the only guys who are using the donor seats and it looks like you cut down the base, right? Nice work.

[RM1SepEx]

Pete, I'm using stock WRX seats too... That is one VERY low 818! That appears to be less than 2 inches of ground clearance. Congrats on the rapid build, you are really moving along

[Tamra]

Congrats!!

[STiPWRD]

Great job! I like the custom cluster mount

[stebru84]

Great work. I see your using the standard fuel tank and donor seats. How do you like the fit? It's been said by others that for people over 5'10" that a aftermarket seat or the "Boyd tank" or both should be used. I'd like to use the donor seats if at all possible.

I'm 6'2" and my head is 2-3" above the roll bar, I put the stock seat in because I was trying to get ready for an auto-x. I ordered the FFR Kirkey seats, they will sit on the floor and give me just enough head room with a helmet to pass the broom stick...

[stebru84]

Congrats! Subaru seats, eh? I think you and I are the only guys who are using the donor seats and it looks like you cut down the base, right? Nice work.

I was hoping they would work for me but they won't (6'2"). I used the supplied brackets and didn't modify the seat at all, just bolted them on. I don't think you could get them much lower with modification, maybe an inch or two max.

[stebru84]

Pete, I'm using stock WRX seats too... That is one VERY low 818! That appears to be less than 2 inches of ground clearance. Congrats on the rapid build, you are really moving along

I got it running and just set it on the ground, I didn't adjust the suspension before the little stroll in the driveway. I was exceeded to have it move under its own power

[stebru84]

Great job! I like the custom cluster mount

I made a quick mount, running out of time getting ready for a Philly SCCA auto-x in a week

[stebru84]

Making more progress now that it is warm and the shake down auto-x went well. I had to fix a few minor issues.

Properly vented my fuel tank through a small charcoal canister after blowing the o-rings out of the sending unit because it got pressurized...
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Removed and cut down the front CV stubs, they make contact with the shock near full lock. (now that I have wheels/tires that allow full lock)
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I re-engineered the stock CAT so that I did not have to cut a hole in the body. I cut it all apart and changed the angles. I hope that having the emissions components will help me get it registered, then I'll make a proper exhaust.
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[stebru84]

ENKI RPF1 in Bronze. 17x8 et45 and 18x9.5 et38 with Dunlop Durezza ZII star 215/40/17 and 255/35/18
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I'm going to still need at least 5mm spacer for the rear. even though I got near the recommended wheel/tire size/offset it is still hitting the rear link. I have a set of 10mm spacers that seem to put the tire "hella flush" with the rear fenders. The fronts are perfect.
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And now the body mock up is going well.
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[wallace18]

Boy the red body looks great. Much better than the white, IMO.

[Hindsight]

Love those RPF1s!