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Tenchu's RHD Impreza build thread
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Author:  tenchu [ July 12, 2009 ]
Post subject:  Tenchu's RHD Impreza build thread
In June of 2009 I picked up this as a project. It was already setup really well, but a lot of things I want to change, or need to be upgraded. I'll update as I go along, with parts as I receive and install, pictures of installs, pictures from track events and meets, & reviews of parts installed. Here is the mod list, updated as it goes. Updates may be slow when I am in and out of the field and the middle-east.

Exterior
.Sti v6 front bumper
.Sti v6 Aluminum hood
.V7 GDB oem 3 piece front lip
.JDM GC8 version 5 rear bumper
.JDM GC8 Version 6 front grill with pink I badge
.00 RS headlamps
.door skins shaved to JDM look
.WRC carbon fiber mirrors (authentic off actual WRC car)
.Charge Speed version5 type2 front lip **Not installed yet**
.Charge Speed version2 side skirts **Not installed yet**
.Charge Speed rear lip **Not installed yet**
.5000k Bi-Xenon HIDs


Interior
.Greddy electronic boost guage
.STi-RA DCCD guage cluster, fully functional with USDM MPH readout swap
.FULL JDM RHD conversion
.JDM STi-RA version 3 manual window GLASS, panel, and manual window mechanism conversion.
.STi version 4 Seats - front and rear.
.Random hub from JDM land
.Mooneyes sparkle red wheel
.STi-RA analog HVAC and climate control
.NRG Quick-Release Slim
.Nardi 330mm Deep Corn Wheel (black suede w/ red stich)

Suspension&Drivetrain
.Cusco trailing arms
.Cusco front STB
.Cusco 22mm front sway bar
.Cusco 21-23 mm rear sway bar with Whiteline endlinks
.Cusco Front H brace (powercoated black)
.Cusco Spin Turn Knob
.Cusco JDM RHD Master cylinder brace - works awesome
.17x8 Enkei RPF1
.245/45/17 Pontenza re070s
.McGaurd spline drive lugs
.Whitline sway bar brackets
.Square aluminum profile rear STB
.Zeal coilovers
.Brembo GDB v8 OEM brakes all around
.Hawk HPS+ pads front and rear
.STi OEM brake rotors
.Goodridge SS brakelines
.STi GC8 front forged control arms,
.GDB v8 JDM hubs X 4 corners
.Powerflex bushings
.STi-RA quick steering rack
.STi-RA version 2 DCCD 5mt
.R180 STi GDB ver8 JDM 1.5 way mechanical LSD
.R180 STi rear axels
.Exedy 13lb chromoly flywheel
.STi aftermarket full organic clutch set
.STi short shift kit
.JDM k member
.JDM GC8 front X member
.98 Legacy rear X member

Engine
.EJ20G
.STi Type-RA intake mainfold
.TD05-16G
.V2 STi ecu 6K
.Custom intake with APEXi MAF adaptor and filter
.Custom FMIC
.Converted to GDB ignition coils
.Element Tuning Hydra EMS 2.6
.Cusco exhaust hangers
.GrimmSpeed Air/Oil Separator
.NGK BKR6EIX Plugs
.GrimmSpeed 160* failsafe thermostat **Not installed yet**
.GrimmSpeed Boost Control Solenoid
.Sard 800cc injectors **Not installed yet**
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Track Events:
July 10th, 2010 - Arroyo Seco Raceway - Time Attack
Author:  kotomile [ July 12, 2009 ]
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Yours?
Author:  tenchu [ July 12, 2009 ]
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Correct
Author:  .saint [ July 12, 2009 ]
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oh snap :)
more pics?
Author:  kotomile [ July 12, 2009 ]
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MOAR.

You know you can't tease us like this.
Author:  tenchu [ July 12, 2009 ]
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I'm still in Iraq, had the sis pick it up for me, i'll take some more pics when I get back to the states and clean it up good, the previous owner apparently wasn't a clean freak.
Author:  tenchu [ July 12, 2009 ]
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Author:  77 [ July 13, 2009 ]
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tenchu wrote:I'm still in Iraq, had the sis pick it up for me, i'll take some more pics when I get back to the states and clean it up good, the previous owner apparently wasn't a clean freak.
*cough* If it's in Milwaukee... I have some free time for old ass STis....

The seed for this was planted when the coupe had to save you.
Author:  tenchu [ July 13, 2009 ]
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77 wrote:
tenchu wrote:I'm still in Iraq, had the sis pick it up for me, i'll take some more pics when I get back to the states and clean it up good, the previous owner apparently wasn't a clean freak.
*cough* If it's in Milwaukee... I have some free time for old ass STis....

The seed for this was planted when the coupe had to save you.
True, True. But no, its not in Milwaukee, its in Oregon at my sister's. I'll be in WI next month, i'll meet up with ya, say, Oakland Gyros?
Author:  77 [ July 13, 2009 ]
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tenchu wrote:I'll be in WI next month, i'll meet up with ya, say, Oakland Gyros?
Yes.
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