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 boof2332
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 09:16 AM |
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Boof's wrx bug finally back on the road.
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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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:16 AM |
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Thought you'd disappeared Matt. Good to see this still belting around the local neighbourhood.
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:30 AM |
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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
Reversed gears for Subaru transmissions.
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boof2332
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 07:20 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 07:48 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 07:52 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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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
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I could drive it, I am only 49kg s
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:07 PM |
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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
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:28 PM |
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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.
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:46 PM |
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Rose is the lowest bidder so far
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I'm 57kg, and have drag racing experience (albiet on a motorcycle). 
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| posted on June 4th, 2009 at 10:50 PM |
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Dam, I guess 82kg is too heavy then.
I will drive it like a P plater if that helps 
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| posted on June 5th, 2009 at 12:40 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by boof2332
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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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
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| posted on June 5th, 2009 at 04:12 AM |
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What a great car!!! 
Do you have more pictures? Engine, radiator setup etc.
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