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Forum: Your Driveway 09-05-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Hi kiddies, so today the car spent a bit of time...

Hi kiddies, so today the car spent a bit of time down with Sean and the boys at ASG with what I was hoping would be a final tune. However, as usual there were a few roadblocks. Unfortunately the...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-04-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I can't describe just how different it sounds. I...

I can't describe just how different it sounds. I was expecting to lose the rumble with the EL headers, but not to this extent. IMO sounds the biz on idle. Just wish I could have had a tune before...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-04-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Err... Tango, tango, Delta... Goodrem? Really,...

Err... Tango, tango, Delta... Goodrem? Really, I'm lost. I assume you'll be at Powis on Sunday Ross? I have a big fuck off sticker on my screen saying PFC.
Forum: Your Driveway 28-04-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
The rings were bed in on the dyno to start with...

The rings were bed in on the dyno to start with and then yes, the revs were varied for actually about the first 1500km. On the way out of Adelaide actually went through Clare etc, instead of just up...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-04-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Oh you guys... Just been attaching a few things...

Oh you guys... Just been attaching a few things that I didn't get the time to do before the drive last week, and when it has a wash, which could be today or tomorrow, depending on the weather, I'll...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-04-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I'm back! So after my little drive across the...

I'm back! So after my little drive across the desert I have returned to Perth and with my car (finally). All in all at this stage I'm really happy with the outcome of this project, and can't say I've...
Forum: Your Driveway 21-04-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Yeh, I'm looking forward to it's next tune! 9...

Yeh, I'm looking forward to it's next tune! 9 months it's been in SA now and out of action, and tomorrow I get to see, hear, if I'm feeling perverted, fondle the ol' beast. I'm a touch excited.
Forum: Your Driveway 21-04-2011, 05:29 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
And double posting and all, just because I can......

And double posting and all, just because I can...

Just had this emailed to me.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/terrous/WRX/BedIn.jpg
Forum: Your Driveway 21-04-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Ah yes, yes I will be. Flying to SA tomorrow to...

Ah yes, yes I will be. Flying to SA tomorrow to pick the car up, should get back here by Monday, possibly Tuesday, all in time for End Of Summer. Car will still be running on the tune it is on at the...
Forum: Your Driveway 21-04-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I'm just going to leave this here... ...

I'm just going to leave this here...

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/bulaboy56/wrx/EngineComplete21042011003.jpg
Forum: Your Driveway 04-04-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
You're looking forward to it? Think how I must be...

You're looking forward to it? Think how I must be feeling! But I'll bring it down when I get back, we can ogle at shit and so on. I'm just glad it will be back in time for the end of summer cruise.
Forum: Your Driveway 04-04-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
You'll find there are many a thread like mine....

You'll find there are many a thread like mine. Rossco for one has a far more detailed build as I only really get on here and post when I get told what's happening, which is not too often. At this...
Forum: Your Driveway 04-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
WOOT! Motor is travelling to the tuner as we...

WOOT! Motor is travelling to the tuner as we speak, and the shell is getting delivered tomorrow afternoon, so hopefully back in and possibly running by early next week! I'm excited.
Forum: Your Driveway 03-04-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
'tis in Adelaide. So no, it was Ceramic Coat,...

'tis in Adelaide. So no, it was Ceramic Coat, part of Pacemaker Headers.
Forum: Your Driveway 03-04-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I swear this is the fastest this build has been...

I swear this is the fastest this build has been travelling since it was started! More happy snaps of todays activities. Getting closer :D
...
Forum: Your Driveway 02-04-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Sometime during the week coming. Everything is...

Sometime during the week coming. Everything is there, just a matter of putting the jigsaw back together. Flying home on Good Friday to pick it up. Yayy, Easter on the Nullabor.
Forum: Your Driveway 02-04-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Oh hello, what's going on here? :D:D ...

Oh hello, what's going on here? :D:D

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/terrous/WRX/EngineRebuild1002.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/terrous/WRX/EngineRebuild1003.jpg
...
Forum: Your Driveway 22-12-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Ah... Yes, yes it was. By far the most piss...

Ah... Yes, yes it was. By far the most piss farting around I've ever encountered with any engine removal. It was more the clutch not being a free standing unit like in all the other engine swaps I've...
Forum: Your Driveway 22-12-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
MUA HA HA! ...

MUA HA HA!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/terrous/c3ac947d.jpg
Forum: Your Driveway 16-12-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
And now for my next trick... So heeding some...

And now for my next trick...

So heeding some advice I was given I have decided to change the manifold to an 02 model, gaining the ability to run top feed injectors, so yesterdays project was...
Forum: Your Driveway 02-12-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Oh, and excuse the double post, but I'm not sure...

Oh, and excuse the double post, but I'm not sure if I mentioned this earlier, but the motor coming out of the car won't be wasted, as I have acquired myself a perfect donor vehicle for it. Photos to...
Forum: Your Driveway 02-12-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Sneaky devil, chances are you'll beat me by the...

Sneaky devil, chances are you'll beat me by the time I get it back to Perth. I was starting to get flak about the cams, and had spoken to the guys from Kelford on the phone a few times, and they...
Forum: Your Driveway 02-12-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Just a little update. A few parts that have...

Just a little update. A few parts that have turned up this week.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u224/terrous/WRX/cid_590A02C0695843639199B4052BB69E69OfficePC.jpg...
Forum: Your Driveway 19-11-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Yeh, neither had I. It's what had me le stumped.

Yeh, neither had I. It's what had me le stumped.
Forum: Your Driveway 19-11-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Bump. Anyone know the difference? From what I can...

Bump. Anyone know the difference? From what I can gather there was a EJ20G, but I'm not sure if that's related to this GN and EN business.
Forum: Your Driveway 18-11-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Hai all, I'm trying to find out a bit of info on...

Hai all, I'm trying to find out a bit of info on my block, to make the build a little easier. From what I've been told there is a difference between a GN and EN Subaru block, and I haven't a damn...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-10-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Would anyone be able to supply me with a complete...

Would anyone be able to supply me with a complete list of all items on an intake manifold? And whether there are any differences between the 02 through to 05 at all? I've taken your advice Matt, but...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-09-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I'm not interested in 18's. Nor am I too...

I'm not interested in 18's. Nor am I too concerned at the moment, as I have said many times.
Forum: Your Driveway 29-09-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Ah, I see I see. Well in that case I'll need to...

Ah, I see I see. Well in that case I'll need to find myself a GD manifold and top feed injectors. In regards to the coil pack placement I'll get to that when the time arrives. Also I'm not running...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-09-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Cheers for that JDM And Matt, the ECU is...

Cheers for that JDM

And Matt, the ECU is currently a PFC, but could be getting changed to a Vipec when it returns to Perth. In regards to the inlet manifold, I was under the impression that all...
Forum: Your Driveway 28-09-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Oh gee hai again. So I really need to pull my...

Oh gee hai again. So I really need to pull my finger out if I'm going to have everything done by the time I get back to Adelaide in November, and I'm in the process of organising headers to match the...
Forum: Your Driveway 18-08-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Yeh. I've never really bothered with them. Were...

Yeh. I've never really bothered with them. Were on the car when I bought it, and quite frankly, didn't really like them, but for some reason, and I don't know why, but they grew on me. If I come...
Forum: Your Driveway 18-08-2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
^ Strongly considering it.

^ Strongly considering it.
Forum: Your Driveway 18-08-2010, 09:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
So just a small update. The car is no longer at...

So just a small update. The car is no longer at the paint shop, from what I've been told there is not a dent in sight. Which considering how it looked previously, seems almost unachievable. However,...
Forum: Your Driveway 13-08-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
Oh hai all, so I've been sent some photos of the...

Oh hai all, so I've been sent some photos of the buzz box's trip to the panel shop, while it's not yet completed, I thought I might share none the less. We had one of those paintless dent removal...
Forum: Your Driveway 06-08-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
It's no real secret. I finished Yr12 when I was...

It's no real secret. I finished Yr12 when I was 16, worked my ass off in different wineries for 4 years doing 12-16 hour vintage work, then 8 to 12 hour shifts for the rest of the year, and so when I...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-08-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
As economical as the Barina is for buzzing about...

As economical as the Barina is for buzzing about in, it just doesn't cut the mustard. So, yeh, I am looking forward to getting it all finished. It being in Adelaide does make it a little tricky as I...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-08-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
So I've been a bit lazy, and also haven't really...

So I've been a bit lazy, and also haven't really had any happy snaps to upload, however tonight I received a few batches of photos from the cars visit to my suspension and brakes mechanic. After...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-07-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
It's sitting in a box with a big sad face on it,...

It's sitting in a box with a big sad face on it, so you're welcome to it. PM me your number again and when I get back to Perth I'll give you a ring a ding.



The old man is like a Japanese...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-07-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
I have contemplated new rims, as part of...

I have contemplated new rims, as part of upgrading to a set of brembos, but at this stage I'm leaving them be. I have about five months of it sitting around in the shed to decide on such matters, so...
Forum: Your Driveway 03-07-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,612
Posted By astralex
No more milk carton!

Oh haiz

So a few members may have, or most likely haven't met me, however I've been lurking around PDiddy for a few years now (mostly harassing Rossco in the Apexi discussion forum) and thought it...
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