WRXD to WRXD GT

I'm starting this a a mini blog type thing to show the prgress of the car from is current setup into what I would term a GT car. The plan is to have a mile muncher thats more than capable on track (or B road) for the odd occasion it will see 1, with the possibility of a 'Ring trip.

Well, my MY09 WRXD has had its first service (12k miles) so its gentle mod time. First service was good, if a little more than I was anticipating (£218), though the good news is they have removed some of the limiting in 2nd it seems

So far its near enough standard, only the rear ARB has been changed, apart from all the carbon film and the STi grille which will be fitted in the coming month. Not sure about having it painted or covered in the carbon film.

So far the list planned is
Head unit (I want my ipod link back)
Quick Shift
lowering springs
Litchfield steering revalve
bush kit
Zunsport grilles
remap

Possible mods
Rear spoiler
Brakes
Drivers seat

The brakes leave me with a slight quandry on what to do. As the WRX have different PCD to the STi, I'm not sure what route this will take so watch this space for this and future developments.

This will be an interesting read as the months go by.

Brakes, how about a set of STI Brembos (pre 05) as I think but could be wrong that they had the 5x100 PCD?

Might be an idea Abz, it was about that time they switched. Which means they should fit under my 17's.

Just remembered the other thing I must cure is finding a way to stop my fat ass sliding around in the seat. The back portions fine, just the seat portion is not grippy enough. The thought of swapping them out for the STi's recarro's did occur to me, but I'd like to keep my heated seat function.

The cheap option cold be one of those G-Lock things that locks the lower portion of the belt. have only haerd good things about them.

If you dont have a clue what I'm talking about let me know and I'll try and find you a link.

Cheers
Abz

I know exactly what you talking about Abz, I found a link on a thread about harnesses on SN. I was contemplating using the ISOfix points as anchor points for a harness untill someone mentioned seat colapse!!!

The problem tonight was weight shift, on corners I could feel my body weight transfering from left to right, I dont think the CG will combat that, the seat may have to change after all. Depends how much changes after the suspension is stiffened.

Hi Celtic Dragon what do you mean ''the good news is they have removed some of the limiting in 2nd it seems'' I have a wrxd and will be goin for a service soon

You know 1st and 2nd are useless at the moment, well after the service 2nd its got a good more guts.

Before 2k rpm in 2nd was 30mph, now 3k rpm is about 55mph!!! Bit of a differance.

I must check mine out to see what its at so I can see the difference once the services has been complete what did they do on your services was it just oil and filter?

You'll feel it. Yeah just oil and filter.

It would appear I'd changed into 3rd before looking at the revs yesterday.

2nd deffinatly seems to have more grunt now though.

The top grille has now been changed to the standard STi version, at last that horrible chrome has gone!!!! (as the pics are already in the exterior section, I'll only post links here to save bandwidth)

from this
https://2img.net/h/i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/dragonsmc/car/DSCN0438.jpg

to this
https://2img.net/h/i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/dragonsmc/car/DSCN0451.jpg

Looks great how much to buy that grill is it hard to fit I will be changing mine as well once my bank balance is better

Depends where you get it from. I got this 1 of Mark (admin) so les than the £200 odd from a dealer. As for fitting. 20 mins to get the old 1 off cos I didn't remove the bumper. 10 mins to put the new 1 on.

dont no if any one with a wrx or wrxd is intrested ive got for sale a tarox 6pot 324mm front brake kit forsale £750 only 3 months old done 2500 miles approx £750(these £1200+ new)(pcd100) took them off my bugeye b4 i sold it

kit includes discs ,calipers ,hoses ,brackets, ferodo ds pads


fit under 18s no problem not surer about 17s

Those brakes do look yummy, sadly I'm skint

will enjoy watching this thread develop and will probably end up copying you and spending the misses pocket money ...again

After playing with a BMW on the way home last night, I am now seriously wondering what teh stock flywheel can handle.

Don't think even 180 bhp will satisfy me, I'm thinking maybe 250 - 300!!!

Add a more comfortable seat to the list!! After 5 hours of siting in the car today, I had a numb ar5e!!!

I got my wrxd serviced today oil filter air filter and oil low sap and it also got a software update much better preformance now also engine seems quieter

Got mine serviced £220 list although stan palmers have a loyality card for Cs members makes it cheaper

Rob did a great job and I'm sure it feels faster

Mine had the ecu reflash which should stop it clattering like a tractor when it is cold
the wireing loom was checked and mine had not needed the adjustment to it to stop it wearing on the side
of the intercooler it was june 09 modle

So there will be a few things going on it before Christmas
watch this space

Now averaging 44.9 per gallon now

Lordharding wrote:Got mine serviced £220 list although stan palmers have a loyality card for Cs members makes it cheaper

Rob did a great job and I'm sure it feels faster

Mine had the ecu reflash which should stop it clattering like a tractor when it is cold
the wireing loom was checked and mine had not needed the adjustment to it to stop it wearing on the side
of the intercooler it was june 09 modle

So there will be a few things going on it before Christmas
watch this space

Now averaging 44.9 per gallon now

No Worry's John, Glad the cars going ok for you. It was an SU21 diesel Update that was done, Improved fueling on cold start, improve regeneration of the dpf, improved oil control for the dpf.

Your intercooler has the groove folded in the middle and the wires insulated and tied back to stop any issues with the wiring fouling the intercooler.

keep an eye on the NSR tyre pressure

I know what bits you've been pricing up haha

Oh yes sti spoiler in your cupboard getting sprayed up and your booked to fit it in a couple of weeks time
The slippery slope is starting and a few more things on the list
But the villa extension put a sudden stop to my er ... Cosworth plans

Lordharding wrote:Oh yes sti spoiler in your cupboard getting sprayed up and your booked to fit it in a couple of weeks time
The slippery slope is starting and a few more things on the list
But the villa extension put a sudden stop to my er ... Cosworth plans

I was stood there at the time you rang and asked about it i think, i'll look forward to it