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370zforme!!'s 2012 STi Build Journal

10/01/2012: ARK DTS installed. I really liked how this exhaust looked, but I had numerous fitment issues, and the exhaust didnt sound all that great imo, but then again, I have a new exhaust every month :lol:

I loved the look, but the fitment issues and lack of throatiness and balls deterred me from keeping it.

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10/06/2012: I have been working on a few projects, but this is kind of my jewel.
Iphone 5 docking station for the shifter trim.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/PA061358.jpg
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Here in the link to the original thread I created:
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-inter...sti-sedan.html

10/21/2012: Enter Recaro Sportster CS Full Leather!
WHHHHHHHHHEEEWWWWW! I have wanted these seats for a longggg time. I finally found some decent used ones from OCBUCKEYE and I picked them up. These are lovely that is all.

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11/07/2012: Ordered a nameless catback non muffled with 3.5" staggered double-walled tips.

Can you say Helicopter?

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11/27/2012: Too loud, ordered a 4" muffled axleback from nameless :( I cant help myself.

11/19/2012:
Ok I really cant help myself. Came up on some fundage so I placed an order for RCE Tarmac T2 coilovers with Volrshlag camber plates and rear mounts. Cant wait for them to get here!

11/23/2012:
R206 fender badges and JPM coachworks alcantra stitched shift boot and ebrake boot.
Pics coming...

Great build so far! Those are some legit parts and wow, you work fast... reminds me of my Evo X when I first got it. I was on a Cobb stage 2 map after a few thousand miles. What happened with the FA 500 and 510's? I'm about to install 500's with Swifts on my Z...

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Originally Posted by sfearl1 (Post 2050858)

Thanks man! The 500s had some spring binding issues and roller bearings that were shot. Also the dampening knobs hardly worked and the brake brackets had to be modified to fit. Although they were the generation 3 500s. The generation 4 510s have been wonderful, but after speaking to several legitimate sources, I'm convinced the RCEs are the route to go. I like that they are kw shocks, and come with helper springs. It doesn't suck that they have the best reviews out of any coilover in regards to performance and comfort.

Hey 370zforme,

That's a really beautiful Subaru you have. I like all the mods you've done- but nothing that ruins the look or function of the stock STI
It does seem like you can't decide on an exhaust for the car. . . Does Meisterschaft make an exhaust for Subarus ? .

Nice STi, I had an 04 when they first came out and always have been a fan of Subarus. Nice build as well, looks like your having some fun.

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Originally Posted by bigsix (Post 2051007)

Thank you man! Ya I'm just kind of picky when it comes to exhaust tone and look. To me, it is a very important aspect of a car's performance and aesthetic value. I wish meisterschaft made an exhaust for my car. They sound amazing.

Hey 370zForme, how much boost are you running/what OTS/protune map are you using? I am currently running Cobb's OTS HighWastegate stage 2 on my 2011 STI Sedan. I have a cobb DP and SPT exhaust but I have the stock mid-pipe so I figured it's a little more restrictive, hence the HWG. I still peak at about 19-19.5psi in 4th, (I log every so often, everything is coming up fine).

Just curious to what kind of boost goals you have.

Holy **** you went all out with the modding! Hah I lost count with how many exhausts you went through. I love the color! No one mods quite like Subie guys. Are you keeping stock pistons?

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Originally Posted by Iceagetlc (Post 2052770)

Im running a fairly conservative pro tune at 18.5 psi. However my numbers turned out pretty good. I asked my tuner for a conservative, reliable tune that was fun. 18.5 Psi 314Hp 321 tq. Car feels and drives amazing.

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg (Post 2052933)

Holy **** you went all out with the modding! Hah I lost count with how many exhausts you went through. I love the color! No one mods quite like Subie guys. Are you keeping stock pistons?

Haha ya, I have some local sponsors, nothing big, but it helps. I also have a problem. I think I will probably build the engine eventually, but right now I dont plan to do anything else engine wise.

new wheels look much better, throw some tire shine on those bitches!

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat (Post 2052964)

new wheels look much better, throw some tire shine on those bitches!

Haha ya the car was dirty in those pics. Had just rolled my fenders and installed wheels and tires so those were kinda just stance pics. Updated photoshoot coming soon.

This is one showstoppin' STi build brah... Every component is sick.

Do they make that steering wheel for the Z?

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2053333)

This is one showstoppin' STi build brah... Every component is sick.

Do they make that steering wheel for the Z?

Thank you sir! You know, I dont really know. I purchased the wheel from a private classified thread, and the seller said the company was named Trek in Pasadena and they specialize in interior fabrication/fabrics/stitching. I however could not find anything on them online. Only thing that comes up is trek CF bicycles lol

Nice build. That color is amazing. I find it funny how you STi guys love our (EvoX) seats. Debating replacing my seats with bride seats to cut the weight down. Got offerd like $1000 for my cloth, heated seats.

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Originally Posted by Snakes709 (Post 2054017)

Thanks dude! It has little to do with love for the Evo or Mitsubishi brand, but more so with the quality, comfort, and functionality of Recaro seats :). Also 90% of the Evo seat components get ripped out, hacked up and thrown away to fit inside an sti. The only real parts we keep are the sliders after hacking all the tabs off, and the seat itself. There has only been one person that could get the airbags and heaters wired up but it was a major pain.

sexy sti man. good work!

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Originally Posted by 370zFORme!! (Post 2051346)

Thank you man! Ya I'm just kind of picky when it comes to exhaust tone and look. To me, it is a very important aspect of a car's performance and aesthetic value. I wish meisterschaft made an exhaust for my car. They sound amazing.

Yeah. . . Exhaust is important, no doubt. I like how my Legacy's stock exhaust is silent @ cruise, then emits nice tone when flooring it.
I spend time washing/detailing the muffler tip whenver I wash the car, too haha - - - -

jeez. did more to your car in 3k miles than i have in 30k on my lil' WRX :rofl2:

i've been thinking of the evo seat swap, but i think i'm going to go for a driver-side only bucket seat. i'm just more comfy in them.

My favorite mod is that steering wheel, looks great!

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Originally Posted by Jasonle (Post 2054116)

sexy sti man. good work!

Thank you kind sir!

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Originally Posted by bigsix (Post 2054228)

haha ya I can comfortably say it takes me at least an hour to polish my exhaust. I have issues.

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Originally Posted by phelan (Post 2054283)

ya I was working a bunch of overtime for the past year and barely had anytime to spend money, a the money I did spend was on car parts while at work lol.

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Originally Posted by LakeShow (Post 2054319)

My favorite mod is that steering wheel, looks great!

Thank you! It makes a dramatic difference in driving experience. It's smaller and thicker than the oem wheel. Feels great.

nice build, like the detail put into it.

btw, what forum do you visit for the Subbie...want to check them out as i may be headed to an STi as well.

Talk about not being able to settle on a exhaust

You change it more than I change my underwear

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Originally Posted by batman_4 (Post 2054524)

nice build, like the detail put into it.

btw, what forum do you visit for the Subbie...want to check them out as i may be headed to an STi as well.

thanks man! I'm on iwsti.com, nasioc.com, and socalsubies.com.

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ (Post 2054539)

Talk about not being able to settle on a exhaust

You change it more than I change my underwear

Haha don't judge me.

oh WOW i just connected the dots, you were the one that was selling the red-out'd evo seats!!! :roflpuke2: did not think at all you were an ex-370 owner!

i almost bid on those hahahaha

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Originally Posted by phelan (Post 2054964)

oh WOW i just connected the dots, you were the one that was selling the red-out'd evo seats!!! :roflpuke2: did not think at all you were an ex-370 owner!

i almost bid on those hahahaha

LOL ya I was. Im surprised you didnt catch on, the first part of my journal was:

I came from a 2010 Nissan 370z that was heavily modded, but needed something more practical.

2012 NISSAN 370Z COUPE Album:

Zues Photos by mmaislife | Photobucket

Haha Phelan :icon18::bowrofl:

me no read very well! :rofl2:

Well I just placed an order for a Tomei UEL header, ebcs, fuel pump, and new tune. Shooting for 330hp and hopefully 340-350 tq.