Boof's wrx bug finally back on the road.

boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 4 Jun 2009, 9:16 am

#716508

After a 2 year body swap and numerous final improvements the bug is back as my daily driver.

Still has old motor in it with about 220hp at the wheels. I didnt want to run full boost as the motor is getting on. New forged piston 2002 motor will be done in a month or so....did someone say 70hp NOS kit and 25 pounds of boost?

Now has Nissan silvia radiator( works too well had to block most of it off), custom alloy tank, improved air intake, improved exhaust, still running air to air intercooler which is even colder now with bigger rear gaurd scoops...and most importantly a nice rebuilt box thanks to Dave Butler.

Am driving it from Pennant Hills area to Bondi Junction every day so i hope to see a few of you guys about.

Matt

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:16 am

#716522

Thought you'd disappeared Matt. Good to see this still belting around the local neighbourhood.

ttriebler Officially Full-On Dubber

321 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:30 am

#716526

Geez I'll be keeping well clear of this thing at any set of lights!! Matt how about some pix of the work done to it

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boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 4 Jun 2009, 7:20 pm

#716611

Ill take some pics and post them in the next few days.

Just spent the day modifying the carpet kit i got to cover the relocated 2 piece firewall and around the different seat mounting points. I also had some dynomat extreme that i stuck in the rear of the car.

Between the engine and the albins gears, it is alot more pleasant to drive with some interior to soften the noise.

Looks like I will need some new tires as the current ones have sat for so long, although 80% tread, and have gone a bit hard. You can just feel it breaking traction ever so slightly through second and third under boost.

I just need to find someone to run it at the creek for me one Wed to see how it goes. At 135kg's there is a good 55kg of excess weight to strip just from changing drivers.

Will keep you posted....

Matt

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2009, 7:48 pm

#716628

are you going to bring it to Warwick this year? I'd like to pick your brain about some items left on my project.

Stephen

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 4 Jun 2009, 7:52 pm

#716631

boof2332 wrote:Ill take some pics and post them in the next few days.

Just spent the day modifying the carpet kit i got to cover the relocated 2 piece firewall and around the different seat mounting points. I also had some dynomat extreme that i stuck in the rear of the car.

Between the engine and the albins gears, it is alot more pleasant to drive with some interior to soften the noise.

Looks like I will need some new tires as the current ones have sat for so long, although 80% tread, and have gone a bit hard. You can just feel it breaking traction ever so slightly through second and third under boost.

I just need to find someone to run it at the creek for me one Wed to see how it goes. At 135kg's there is a good 55kg of excess weight to strip just from changing drivers.

Will keep you posted....

Matt

I could drive it, I am only 49kg s🤪🤪

boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:07 pm

#716685

I would like to make the trip, and have the new engine finished to make it worth the run.

Rose is the lowest bidder so far😁

Jack Burton Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:28 pm

#716691

Boof took me for a spin the other day...one minute we are cruising along, the next i am looking at the headliner withing for the seat to tear off the floor pan.

I am 135kg as well... SICK

You know what Jack Burton always says....its all in the reflexes.

Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:46 pm

#716697

boof2332 wrote:Rose is the lowest bidder so far😁

I'm 57kg, and have drag racing experience (albiet on a motorcycle). 🙂

Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.

trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 · 4 Jun 2009, 10:50 pm

#716698

Dam, I guess 82kg is too heavy then.
I will drive it like a P plater if that helps 😂

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 5 Jun 2009, 12:40 am

#716711

boof2332 wrote:After a 2 year body swap and numerous final improvements the bug is back as my daily driver.

Still has old motor in it with about 220hp at the wheels. I didnt want to run full boost as the motor is getting on. New forged piston 2002 motor will be done in a month or so....did someone say 70hp NOS kit and 25 pounds of boost?

Now has Nissan silvia radiator( works too well had to block most of it off), custom alloy tank, improved air intake, improved exhaust, still running air to air intercooler which is even colder now with bigger rear gaurd scoops...and most importantly a nice rebuilt box thanks to Dave Butler.

Am driving it from Pennant Hills area to Bondi Junction every day so i hope to see a few of you guys about.

Matt

25 PSI Hey Matt !

WOW , some side ways action with that power. What con rods are you using ?

Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake

gerrelt Slammed & Awesome Dubber

88 posts · joined May 2005 · 5 Jun 2009, 4:12 am

#716720

What a great car!!! 👍 🙂

Do you have more pictures? Engine, radiator setup etc.