My 2005 WRX STi - 6/28/2016 dyno tune update 429 AWHP/377 AWTQ on 93 octane
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JoRoW99
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kyle99gtp
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
Seems like there's a few different reasons. Some say that they're for putting a pressure gauge on one while filling through the other so you don't lose air when you check the pressure (racing applications where precise tire pressures matter).
Another is for filling with nitrogen because (I stole this from another forum) "The density of nitrogen is slightly lower than air, so nitrogen will float on top of air. So when filling with nitrogen through stem on top you can let out the sinking air since nitrogen is taking up space in the upper portion of the wheel. I guess kinda like bleeding the air so its mainly nitrogen in there."
And yet another is for some TPMS systems. If nothing else it's a good conversation starter.
Seems like there's a few different reasons. Some say that they're for putting a pressure gauge on one while filling through the other so you don't lose air when you check the pressure (racing applications where precise tire pressures matter).
Another is for filling with nitrogen because (I stole this from another forum) "The density of nitrogen is slightly lower than air, so nitrogen will float on top of air. So when filling with nitrogen through stem on top you can let out the sinking air since nitrogen is taking up space in the upper portion of the wheel. I guess kinda like bleeding the air so its mainly nitrogen in there."
And yet another is for some TPMS systems. If nothing else it's a good conversation starter.
Mad Monkey
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
I figured you wheels just wanted to have nips lol
I figured you wheels just wanted to have nips lol
boosting98
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
Can ur car be my FWB?
Can ur car be my FWB?
SilvaMan61
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
im drooling already...
im drooling already...
blueguy
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kyle99gtp
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
I bought a 60"x60" sheet of 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber vinyl and will be wrapping some interior pieces in it:
I picked up a din pocket from a Forester with a flip-up door for clean installation for my head unit, new door speakers and I still have the Type-R 12" sub and Alpine MRP-M500 amp as well that I may or may not install with the HU and speakers.
I also bought a center gauge pod and 3 gauge setup. Defi BF series with controller, Boost, EGT and Oil Temp. I wanted oil pressure but I got a great deal on this setup ($530 vs $1200 for a new Defi setup). The faces are black when they're off and light up Amber-red when powered on. They match the factory gauges perfectly and even sweep with the factory gauges on startup:
When installed they'll look like this:
Defi's: 05' Subaru STi - YouTube
And now for the big stuff - Feal STi struts. They're stock STi struts (which are good KYB units) that have been rebuilt, recharged with nitrogen, inserts polished smooth, grease fitting added and these ones are re-valved for RCE yellow tarmac springs. I'm buying the RCE springs, just haven't made the purchase yet. I also need to figure out if I'm going to need camber plates or if the tophats will work from my struts. The car won't really be any lower (23mm lower in the front and 20mm lower in the rear) because the RCE yellows are actually performance springs and not "lowering" springs. With the struts being valved specifically for them this is a better setup than just about anything except a good, properly tuned coilover setup. I didn't want coilovers because a good set costs $2K+.
I still need to buy the springs, and tophats/camber plates. I'm also buying Whiteline 27mm front and 24mm rear swaybars, new endlinks all around (have Kartboy solid rears already), a Whiteline anti-lift kit, and maybe some other suspension goodies. Car should handle like a dream when I'm done and I'll never have to listen to clunky rear struts again. All in all Ive got about 1300 into the new parts I posted and will probably spend another ~500 or so but I feel that it's worth it.
After this I'll be done for a while. Then It's time for a bigger turbo, bigger TMIC, injectors/pump, TGV deletes, and tune and maybe some better engine internals. Not planning on getting too crazy. 350-400 AWHP right now will be plenty.
I bought a 60"x60" sheet of 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber vinyl and will be wrapping some interior pieces in it:
I picked up a din pocket from a Forester with a flip-up door for clean installation for my head unit, new door speakers and I still have the Type-R 12" sub and Alpine MRP-M500 amp as well that I may or may not install with the HU and speakers.
I also bought a center gauge pod and 3 gauge setup. Defi BF series with controller, Boost, EGT and Oil Temp. I wanted oil pressure but I got a great deal on this setup ($530 vs $1200 for a new Defi setup). The faces are black when they're off and light up Amber-red when powered on. They match the factory gauges perfectly and even sweep with the factory gauges on startup:
When installed they'll look like this:
Defi's: 05' Subaru STi - YouTube
And now for the big stuff - Feal STi struts. They're stock STi struts (which are good KYB units) that have been rebuilt, recharged with nitrogen, inserts polished smooth, grease fitting added and these ones are re-valved for RCE yellow tarmac springs. I'm buying the RCE springs, just haven't made the purchase yet. I also need to figure out if I'm going to need camber plates or if the tophats will work from my struts. The car won't really be any lower (23mm lower in the front and 20mm lower in the rear) because the RCE yellows are actually performance springs and not "lowering" springs. With the struts being valved specifically for them this is a better setup than just about anything except a good, properly tuned coilover setup. I didn't want coilovers because a good set costs $2K+.
I still need to buy the springs, and tophats/camber plates. I'm also buying Whiteline 27mm front and 24mm rear swaybars, new endlinks all around (have Kartboy solid rears already), a Whiteline anti-lift kit, and maybe some other suspension goodies. Car should handle like a dream when I'm done and I'll never have to listen to clunky rear struts again. All in all Ive got about 1300 into the new parts I posted and will probably spend another ~500 or so but I feel that it's worth it.
After this I'll be done for a while. Then It's time for a bigger turbo, bigger TMIC, injectors/pump, TGV deletes, and tune and maybe some better engine internals. Not planning on getting too crazy. 350-400 AWHP right now will be plenty.
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Mad Monkey
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - new wheels on pg 14
thats some dollars spent right there!
looking forward to seeing the bulid up.
thats some dollars spent right there!
looking forward to seeing the bulid up.
TLSheff
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Re: My 2005 WRX STi - "build" starting on pg 15
Very nice selection... definitely looking forward to it.
Your link for the gauges lead me to Defi Gauge Startup and Shut down - YouTube
#1 Comment made me :th_laugh-lol2:...
"That's like 2k in gauges man. Yo dawg I heard you like gauges so we put gauges with your gauges to monitor your gauges with your gauges so you can gauge your gauges while you drive your ****ing space ship."
Very nice selection... definitely looking forward to it.
Your link for the gauges lead me to Defi Gauge Startup and Shut down - YouTube
#1 Comment made me :th_laugh-lol2:...
"That's like 2k in gauges man. Yo dawg I heard you like gauges so we put gauges with your gauges to monitor your gauges with your gauges so you can gauge your gauges while you drive your ****ing space ship."