jdmr288's SW20

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (artymr2)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:45:39 GMT

I am pretty sure some models of the DCCD you can make it rear wheel drive by clicking the handbrake up one notch so the light comes on but doesnt actually apply. Not sure why would want to do that though, excpet for doing some easy donuts? No sure if it works at higher speeds to make it RWD all the time though.

Cheers

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (jdmr288)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:28:38 GMT

Has basically been pissing down rain since I paid for the car and got in it. Just about to go out and hopefully if it's not raining tomorrow I'll take it for a spin. Already it feels just alot more controllable. You just let the awd do it's thing. The DCCD will be staying in auto for now until I get used to the car and how the "give and take" relationship works between car and driver then I'll start mucking around with the diffs.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (MRTurbo)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:40:23 GMT

I don't mind the 'fuselage and wings' front on those.
Lots of rain up there atm - whats it like in the wet compared to the MR2?

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (ashtwo)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:41:29 GMT

nice car mate, looks the goods. yeah I drove my mates sti a while back and definitely a fun car to drive, can chuck it in to anything with ease! enjoy it... and I certainly wouldn't be missing the maintenance side of things either lol not a plus in my books

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (jdmr288)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:14:21 GMT

Took it for an 80km drive last night. Initial impressions - extremely easy to drive. There's such an abundance of torque down low it's so hard to not drift over the speed limit. Definitely doesn't like being chugged in a high gear. There's not much power under 3k but it takes only a split second to spool and slap you in the face with the torque, power tapers off a fair bit up high. Cornering is effortless. It almost feels like a FWD car, it turns in nicely but you can feel the back end feels a bit happy - just at a bit beyond normal road limits so will be interesting when pushing harder.

It's definitely different comparing it to the MR2 where your an integral part of the handling/weight package. Definitely will NOT be missing the maintenance aspect of the MR2 - this doesn't seem any better as far as space goes in the bay but at least it's all clean.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (MR2QIK)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:06:33 GMT

Very nice. Enjoy.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (Senol)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:17:41 GMT

That looks amazing. I've always liked these.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (artymr2)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:09:30 GMT

Nice piggy. I went from the MR2 to a MY03 wrx years ago. The grip levels (esp in the wet) are amazing, but I missed the driver involvement of the 2. Being an sti with mods though, yours will no doubt be more fun than a normal wrx.

Cheers

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (robk)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:06:03 GMT

Very nice mate

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (Dudeman)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:38:14 GMT

Si noice, but you'll miss mid-engined balance and mr2 older car maintenance.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (jdmr288)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:17:47 GMT

So - not really much of a participating member on here anymore. Most of you know I sold my car to a new forum member about 2-3 months ago.

Had a hard time deciding what I wanted. Was back and forth between an S2000 (AP2), 06 STi, Evo8 MR or a 9 if I could stretch it. Nothing seemed to really entice me that much- particular what was on offer at the time. I even had a brief look into Nissan - quickly realized it would be a mistake so backed out of that cul de sac pretty quick.

Settled on an 06 STi. I just love the look of them, the interior and what they can do with very little money invested. My main aspiration for selling up was because I wanted a newer car, something that could "do it all" and with a bit more room. Started scouring the net everyday, joined Rexnet forums and had a look on there. It wasn't until early last week that I saw this pop up. Had been up for a day, 191 views, 0 replies and ticked all the boxes that I had set myself. Long story short - picked up the beast this afternoon and am looking forward to a brilliant, easy and hopefully trouble free relationship.

The only decent pic I have of the car - still looks the same and I was able to scrape the plates off him as well.

Mods on the car include:
JVC Headunit
Hi-Tec TBE - gives the rumble but is pretty quiet even when on boost. Very streetable.
CAI in the front driver's wheel well (stock location)
Dyno tune by JEM I believe - 208awkw
S204 front lip
Powdercoated stock rims on RE070's - 225/40/17 all around
Seems like it has aftermarket strut braces - not all STi's came with these
Tien lowered springs - stock spring rate
Walboro 255lph

Future plans:
Pay off my loan.
Not go broke.
Keep some food in the pantry.
Milk every 2nd week.
Equal length headers - this should rid the rumble anything over idle and make it sound like an angry turbo honda
Re-tune for 220-230awkw.

This forum blows for uploading pics honestly...

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RE: jdmr288's SW20 (jdmr288)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:06:29 GMT

MM the rears look really really good with the concaved spokes. Always get looks at the lights, and everywhere else of course :P

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (greddy_es)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:19:16 GMT

man those rims are hot!

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (jdmr288)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:15:10 GMT

I knew they would fit with my coilovers...didn't realize how close the fronts would come with tyres on though. Only a few mm between the front tyres and the springs on JIC coilovers. They really set the car off nicely. I'm glad you gave me the opportunity to buy them.

RE: jdmr288's SW20 (Nightingale)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:23:12 GMT

Nope, fitted perfect first go. Was a bit of a gamble as I bought them without testing them off first, but I did a fair bit of research before buying them.