2003 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS

Bought on October 27, 2007.

The WRX's "Service" Log:

  • 10/28/07 - 097500:Intercooler and BPV hoses replaced, clutch bled
  • 10/29/07 - 097600:Oil change, brake flush
  • 11/03/07 - 098000:Prosport Boost Gauge installed.The gauge is bright! During the day it's fine, but come night time, it borders on unbearable.
  • 12/19/07 - 103000:Spark plugs replaced
  • 01/05/08 - 103500:Hawk HPS brake pads installed. Kartboy rear differential crossmember bushings installed.
  • 01/06/08 - 103500:STi Group N transmission mount, Kartboy transmission crossmember bushings installed. No more driveline lash! I'll probably be glazing the clutch any day now.
  • 01/08/08 - 103500:TurboXS catted turboback exhaust, STi axleback installed
  • 01/17/08 - 104000:Group N engine mounts installed.
  • 05/18/08 - 112000:Prosport Oil Pressure gauge hooked up.
  • 06/10/08 - 115000:Drive belts replaced.
  • 08/23/08 - 120000:Fuel filter replaced.
  • 09/04/08 - 120000:Brake rotors replaced.
  • 09/20/08 - 120000:eBay DME Uppipe installed, EGT probe deleted
  • 09/21/08 - 120000:Clutch bled
  • 09/25/08 - 121000:Momo Veloce Steering wheel + hub adapter installed.
  • 09/29/08 - 121000:2004 STi struts and springs installed
  • 10/02/08 - 121000:Lots of rubber replaced: Differential mount bushings, exhaust hangers replaced.
    Front A/F sensor replaced.
  • 10/04/08 - 122000:Tuned map flashed, motor explosion imminent.
  • 10/09/08 - 122000:Kartboy short throw shift lever installed.
    A few washers and spacers were used to make the knob sit higher.
  • 01/28/09 - 130000:AC idler pulley and bearing replaced.
  • 02/18/09 - 132000:Cracked radiator replaced with cheap eBay CXRacing radiator.
  • 03/06/09 - 132500:Busted foglamps replaced with Hella 500FF foglamps.
  • 03/12/09 - 132500:Head unit from 2007 STi installed. No more effin' tape deck.
  • 03/12/09 - 132500:Blitz Nür-Spec axle-back section installed.
  • 03/22/09 - 134000:Spark plugs replaced
  • 05/15/09 - 138000:Power steering fluid replaced
  • 05/16/09 - 138000:Tein SS-p coilovers installed
  • 05/26/09 - 140000:Gear oil, brake fluid replaced
  • 06/28/09 - 143000:Timing belt, water pump replaced
  • 08/04/09 - 145000:2005 STi steering rack + crossmember installed
    Crossmember swap wasn't entirely necessarily, rack could've bolted right up to the old crossmember.
    Oh well.
  • 09/27/09 - 150000:JNA front lip installed
  • 10/03/09 - 150000:Windshield wiper assembly replaced
  • 10/18/09 - 151000:ACT Streetlite flywheel, Exedy OE clutch kit installed
  • 12/06/09 - 157000:Single-diaphragm brake booster + new master cylinder installed
  • 12/12/09 - 157000:2006 WRX instrument cluster installed
  • 03/06/10 - ??????:Spark plugs replaced.
  • 03/26/10 - ??????:Mounted a set of Kumho Ecsta XS tires in 225/45R17
  • 05/13/10 - ??????:2002 front calipers, Ferodo DS2500 pads installed
  • 07/13/10 - ??????:Dented fender replaced
  • 10/26/10 - 076000:Pillar trim pieces, headliner painted black
  • 11/30/10 - 077500:FX-R projectors retrofitted
  • 01/24/11 - 078500:AC idler pulley, bearing and drive belts replaced
    Differential fluid replaced
  • 03/02/11 - 080000:Valve Cover Gaskets, spark plugs, and one dead coil pack replaced
  • 04/26/11 - 085000:Valves replaced, headwork done by Jodie Ritchie of Last Minute Motorsports.
  • 04/27/11 - 085000:STi Group N rear control arm bushings installed.
  • 06/28/11 - 091000:STi Group N rear lateral link bushings installed.Hankook Ventus RS-3 tires mounted.
  • 07/27/11 - 092500:Oil changed
  • 08/20/11 - 094400:Clutch, brakes bled
  • 11/23/11 - 098000:Oil changed
  • 02/03/12 - 101300:Oil changed, spark plugs changed
    Turbo inlet installed
  • 03/14/12 - 103500:Gear oil changed
  • 04/30/12 - 105000:Oil changed
  • 06/05/12 - 106000:Goodridge stainless steel brake lines, StopTech brake pads installed, brake fluid bled/flushed
  • 06/17/12 - 107000:New AC condenser, drier, discharge line installed
    New driver side inner tie rod end installed
  • 06/21/12 - 107000:AC system evacuated, recharged
  • 07/08/12 - 109000:Oil, filter changed
  • 09/13/12 - 110500:EJ257 short block,
    Wiseco pistons,
    565cc injectors,
    GR STi TMIC,
    Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump installed
  • 09/21/12 - 111000:Oil, filter changed
  • 09/23/12 - 111000:Battery replaced
  • 09/27/12 - 111500:IHI VF48 turbo installed

Powertrain

  • Engine

    • EJ257 Short Block
    • Rebuilt Stock EJ205 Heads
    • Wiseco 99.5mm Pistons
    • Cosworth 1.5mm Head Gaskets
    • Gates Racing Timing Belt
    • CX Racing Radiator
    • STi Group N Motor Mounts
  • Fueling

    • Deatschwerks 750cc Injectors
    • Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
  • Intake

    • 2011 STi IHI VF48 Turbo
    • GMS Silicone Turbo Inlet
    • 2011 STi TMIC
    • SPT Intake
    • Grimmspeed 3-port EBCS
  • Exhaust

    • GT-Spec Uppipe
    • TurboXS Downpipe/Midpipe, Catalytic Converter
    • Blitz Nür Spec Axle-back
  • Transmission, Differentials

    • ACT Streetlite Flywheel
    • STi Group N Pitch Stop
    • STi Group N Transmission Mount
    • Turn In Concepts Rear Differential Bushings
    • Kartboy Transmission Crossmember Bushings

Suspension

  • Tein SS Coilovers
  • STi Group N Lateral Link Bushings
  • STi Group N Control Arm Bushings
  • 2006 WRX Steering Rack

Stopping

  • Goodridge Brake Lines
  • Impreza Brighton Brake Booster
  • Stoptech Pads
 

 
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