Originally Posted by Dragonfly5338
lol, everytime i read nasioc it reaffirms that the subaru community is a bunch of dorks.
I totally agree with you on that Val. That's why I don't really go there and take in most of the crap people put on there. All they do is talk about how much power they want and what size turbo they want.......My motto is "stop talking and start BUILDING."
please elaborate, in a pm if you prefer, cause nothing, I mean NOTHING leaves here in a worse condition than it when arrived. I am only responding to this cause of your use of the words "seen things". I have "seen" plenty of "things" come out of every other shop in Atl. In fact I have taken a personal interest to document everything I "see" with a digital camera. I show this to our customers before I go any further so there is no confusion as to who is responsible.
Last edited by batlbrandon; 05-23-2005 at 10:55 PM.
Pretty much Batl-Brandon just owned you on that. lol
i was talking about the 3 star wars threads i saw on there, but that too, hahahahaa!!
Val for President.
Yeah, there a lot of 500whp plus stock block Sti's. All it takes is a big turbo,tuning, and money. A stock block Sti with 500whp or a stock block Wrx with 400whp are not going to last. Any good shop should be able to get the same numbers. Some don't like to due to reliability at those levels. I'm not defending either shop. I tune my own cars and have been very happy with the results. I don't have High HP internet bragging rights but all it would take is a bigger turbo. Most of the guys that push the stock blocks that high are planning on going with a built block anyway. I know I'm not going to push my Sti motor that high until I get a built block, but my Wrx is my daily driver.
Anyway, I don't get out much to meet the subaru community. Where do most of you hang out? I'm in Athens and I plan on going to the Tuner Fest and Drag maybe Show.
Hanging out
I dont really hang out with any suby people. You can find me at some of the upcoming track days. Robeling Road, Little T, Road Atlanta etc...
There are PLEANTY of suby people at those "Track Days" lol
yeah I wish there were less
Yeah I wish the subarus would stay out of the way of the fast cars.
My track car should be "done" this weekend.
Matt
So far most of the Suby owners I've meet are just Jerks. They treat people who are learning about their WRX or STi like crap. That's one reason why I stay away from their meets. Plus they don't like Matt(Big Baller)...LOL
Its ok Matt.....they don't like me either. But they will Respect Us. (with our big numbers on our Suby's)
a big dyno chart does not earn respect
a big dyno chart does not earn respect
I didn't say anything about a dyno chart. Who cares what it says on paper. I'm talking about racing at the track and on the streets. Mostly streets though.
OMGHEY..... respect... muhahahaha waaay to much Fast & Furious.
Last edited by TRAYSTi; 05-24-2005 at 11:01 PM.
OMGHEY..... respect... muhahahaha waaay to much Fast & Furious.
First of all you have no idea what me and Matt are referring too. The Suby world does suck. Most of the people are just jerks and bullshiters. So don't act all big and bad like you know what we are talking about.
Oh come on. . .
Then who may i ask is They & TheirSo far most of the Suby owners I've meet are just Jerks. They treat people who are learning about their WRX or STi like crap. That's one reason why I stay away from their meets. Plus they don't like Matt(Big Baller)...LOL
Its ok Matt.....they don't like me either. But they will Respect Us. (with our big numbers on our Suby's)
Last edited by TRAYSTi; 05-24-2005 at 11:41 PM.
Nasioc.......How they treat people on there. Who are still learning about there WRX's or STi's.
Last edited by Jason_STI; 05-24-2005 at 11:42 PM.
Gay
Gay
I haven't hung out with any of ATL subie guys, but I know what you mean about Nasioc. I post there every now and then and there are a few good guys on there. I don't know what your knowledge is on the WRX/Sti but if I can with anything, I will. I have done all the mods on my wrx including the motor swap and tuning by myself and I don't mind helping others. It seems like a lot of the subaru guys think that the car in the world worth owning is a subaru. I'm not like that I like all makes and modles of vehicles.
My knowledge on the WRX/Sti are improving with the help from Matt and Dan. I didn't know hardly anything about these cars. Before I bought my Sti, I had a hard time picking the car I wanted. It was between 3 cars that I liked.(Sti, Evo, and R32) I'm at the point where I'm going to do a motor swap in my Sti but, as tuning goes.....I don't even have clue. I decided to go with the Hydra but, I really wanted AEM but it doesn't come out until later this year. I don't know alot about the Hydra. How do you like it so far? Did it suck learning how to tune it?
You are going to do a motor swap into your STi?
What are you going to put in there? Spec C?
lol, "get in the way" Every track day I've been to, no one passed me unless I wanted them to.Last one had a Z06 with an awesome driver, race Porsches and Bimmers at Barber. It was a fun weekend.
You seem so hung up on the type of car, it's the driver that makes the difference.
Keep the shiny side up.
Yeah, I'm going for a custom setup of a 2.8 liter with V7 Sti heads. Basically building everything to handle alot more power. I might even go with bigger turbo than a GT35r. I don't really know what exactly yet but, it should be done with this summer.(engine swap) But I'll let you guys know what exactly what I'm doing, if you like?
nope not the car
lol, "get in the way" Every track day I've been to, no one passed me unless I wanted them to.
You seem so hung up on the type of car, it's the driver that makes the difference.
Keep the shiny side up.
No I'm not hung up on the car, its not the subaru, its the subaru driver thats in the way, I'm sure you wont be the one in my way.
Matt
Yea, every track day I've been to since '95, the people all seem to be really cool and laid back, sans a few v8 dicks that think a lil Honda 4 banger can't hang and won't let you pass on a straight then your all over their ass in the twisties. They get black flagged everytime. :lol:
Sounds like a wild ride Jason. Can't wait to see her out there.
Last edited by Trey; 05-27-2005 at 10:57 AM.
hehe, yeah those corner workers at RA will get you everytime for pullin some dumb shit during a track day, iknow cuz i used to work thereYea, every track day I've been to since '95, the people all seem to be really cool and laid back, sans a few v8 dicks that think a lil Honda 4 banger can't hang and won't let you pass on a straight then your all over their ass in the twisties. They get black flagged everytime. :lol:
Sounds like a wild ride Jason. Can't wait to see her out there.
besides, RA is not the best place to be doing some dumb shit
I think you'll be better getting the Hydra. I looked at the Hydra and the AEM EMS and played with the software for both of them. The features are close on both but the Hydra has more load sites for finer tuning, great support, great base maps, AVCS control (the aem will have it), and is sold exclusively from Phil at Element Tuning who is one of the best (if not best) Subaru tuners in the country. You can buy them from a few other places but all Subaru and Evo Hydras come through Phil. The Hydra is easy to tune if you have tuned before. Any good tuner should not have a problem tuning the hydra even if it is their first time. If the tuner you plan on using hasn't tuned one yet, have them download the software from www.hydra-ems.com and read the tuning guides at www.elementtuing.com . Good luck with everything the swap is pretty easy. I did mine myself over a weekend, although it was a little different since I swapped an EJ257 into a WRX. If you are going with 2.8, it should be based off of an EJ22T and the AVCS on the V7 and USDM STI heads are also different but the Hydra can be setup for the difference between the two.
Are you going woth a Crawford Block?
Sorry for getting OT. Any results with the GT30 on the EJ257? Does battle ground have a gt35r kit? I plan on going with a GT35R or the Element Tuning GT65 Kit (GT65 = Garret Turbo 65lb compressor) after I get a built block and cams.
Last edited by ck02wrx; 05-31-2005 at 02:55 AM.
Gt35r
Yeah, Dan can build you a GT35R kit. Its the same kit with a bigger turbo.
I'm waiting on a dogbox right now, as soon as its in the car I am going to build a stroker motor, so I will have some results shortly.
I have an EJ22T block sitting in the basement right now just waiting.
As far as tuning goes, its just air fuel and timing, There are plenty of locals that have as much if not more skill than Phil. It still amazes me that people want to fly in tuners to tune their cars. I just dont get it.
Matt
Cko2wrx, thanks for your info. you gave me.
Yeah Batlground does build GT35r kits. They're putting one on my car. What's this GT65 kit? I don't know anything about that turbo. Like what numbers can it put out?
Corrected
Uncorrected
30psi on race gas
Follow link for more info on other mods
http://www.elementtuning.com/elementtimeattack.htm
Hey thanks for giving me info on everything.
dont worry jason
Dont worry Jason The GT35R and a 150 shoot will take care of all your worries.
Matt
I know that you guys have quoted $2000 for Batlground's kit.
What is included in that? Turbo, UP, DP, new header possibly?
02 WRX Sport Wagon
Turbo kit
You will have to email dan for the exact specs, but here is what I belive it is going to include.
Upipe
Turbo
Oil and water lines for the turbo
downpipe
intercooler adapter pipe
intake pipe
You can email Dan about it and he will fill you in.
[email protected]
Sounds like a good deal but I"m not really looking for a new turbo anytime soon. I'm going the suspension route now
02 WRX Sport Wagon
what's up guys, my first post here, lol. i have some friends and family in ATL and i caught wind of this site. a friend of mine had his cougar tuned at battleground so i know of them.
anyways, i'm looking into an axis stage 2 motor(2.5lt) with the gt30r setup. seeing that battleground can take care of all that, install wise, do you guys think that the STi RA gears/tranny can handle that amount of power? obviously the stock wrx tranny would grenade itself but how would the STi's hold up?
2k for that turbo setup is the best i've seen so far.....i assume it's a custom up pipe/downpipe?
thanks, fantastic numbers btw!
Micah
6spd Bugeye - lots of stuff.
04 Cobra - stage 4 ported Eaton, 2.76, Bassani, MAFia, Predator, Heat exchanger.
Micah,
Whats up man, my car was parked next to your buddys cougar at HIN.
The RA gearset probally isnt going to be enough, you might want to think about a dog box or maybe a helical cut gearset. The STI Tranny might hold up but, the gear ratios suck, with a PPG gearset you can get what ever ratios you want.I can get you a good deal on a gearset through Batlground and Gearboxtech.com.
Your car will be a beast with the 2.5, gt30r, and a good gearbox. HOLD ON
If you stop by Batlground this week I will probally be there, you can check out the car etc..
Matt
edit:
I see you are in NC. The next time you are down this way, give batlground a call, They know my number, Ill be happy to bring the suby by the shop so you can check it out.
Last edited by Big Baller; 06-08-2005 at 11:51 AM.
i'm actually coming in this weekend(11th) to hang out with George. my parents just moved down to ATL so i'll be a frequent visitor.
i've seen George's HIN pics, that's a big beautiful mattress you have strapped to the front
M
6spd Bugeye - lots of stuff.
04 Cobra - stage 4 ported Eaton, 2.76, Bassani, MAFia, Predator, Heat exchanger.
Ill PM you my phone number, give me a ring when your down here we can go grab some lunch and check out the car etc..i'm actually coming in this weekend(11th) to hang out with George. my parents just moved down to ATL so i'll be a frequent visitor.
i've seen George's HIN pics, that's a big beautiful mattress you have strapped to the front
M
Matt
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