2000 USDM 2.5 RS 550 WHP with closed deck!
16 January 2014, 02:46 PM
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2000 USDM 2.5 RS 550 WHP with closed deck!
hey all!
ive been lurking a while but I wanted to put up a few pics of my on going project.
its a 2000 2.5RS with a full 05 USDM STI swap.
Ive added a few goodies over the years, I hope you all enjoy the photos!
This winter I have added a larger turbo and a FMIC and will be aiming for 600+whp. hopefully by mid summer I can have the funds for the larger turbo set-up im looking for
here is a link to the full build thread over at NASIOC.com
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2437266
ive been lurking a while but I wanted to put up a few pics of my on going project.
its a 2000 2.5RS with a full 05 USDM STI swap.
Ive added a few goodies over the years, I hope you all enjoy the photos!
This winter I have added a larger turbo and a FMIC and will be aiming for 600+whp. hopefully by mid summer I can have the funds for the larger turbo set-up im looking for
here is a link to the full build thread over at NASIOC.com
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2437266
16 January 2014, 02:51 PM
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I've followed your thread for a few years myself lurking on NASIOC always amazes me how you managed to get so much power still using the top mount!!!
Car is immense btw love it.
Tom
Car is immense btw love it.
Tom
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16 January 2014, 04:47 PM
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Fantastic work, good ride height too as bonesetter said
Can you measure the wheel centre to wheel fender distance front and rear and let us know?
Good to see people care more about the handling than the looks (it looks spot on for my taste anyway).
Can you measure the wheel centre to wheel fender distance front and rear and let us know?
Good to see people care more about the handling than the looks (it looks spot on for my taste anyway).
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16 January 2014, 04:58 PM
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My rear is around 13.25" ( I was targeting 13.5 but my coilovers wont go up any more)
My front is 13.75-14.00
I would have to double check to be 100% sure!
16 January 2014, 05:36 PM
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ideally you want your lateral links in the rear parallel to the ground or with a slight raise to them. never should the crossmember side be lower than the wheel hub side.
lowering any further than this drastically affects bump steer.
16 January 2014, 05:40 PM
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^I am aware of the angle of the lateral links as I experienced more roll when my car was more lowered even though the lateral links were horizontal and not \ /)
I have raised it now with custom made Bilsteins and the handling has improved dramatically. They are now pointing / \ instead of being parallel.
Should the car be horizontal or have positive/negative rake if you want it balanced and to only oversteer when provoked?
Looking at your above photo your car seems to have a very very slight positive rake, hardly noticeable though.
Is this intentional? I am trying to make the best of my setup hence the question.
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I have raised it now with custom made Bilsteins and the handling has improved dramatically. They are now pointing / \ instead of being parallel.
Should the car be horizontal or have positive/negative rake if you want it balanced and to only oversteer when provoked?
Looking at your above photo your car seems to have a very very slight positive rake, hardly noticeable though.
Is this intentional? I am trying to make the best of my setup hence the question.
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16 January 2014, 06:02 PM
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^I am aware of the angle of the lateral links as I experienced more roll when my car was more lowered even though the lateral links were horizontal and not \ /)
I have raised it now with custom made Bilsteins and the handling has improved dramatically. They are now pointing / \ instead of being parallel.
Should the car be horizontal or have positive/negative rake if you want it balanced and to only oversteer when provoked?
Looking at your above photo your car seems to have a very very slight positive rake, hardly noticeable though.
Is this intentional? I am trying to make the best of my setup hence the question.
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I have raised it now with custom made Bilsteins and the handling has improved dramatically. They are now pointing / \ instead of being parallel.
Should the car be horizontal or have positive/negative rake if you want it balanced and to only oversteer when provoked?
Looking at your above photo your car seems to have a very very slight positive rake, hardly noticeable though.
Is this intentional? I am trying to make the best of my setup hence the question.
Subscribed!
you are moving in the right path by raising your car and getting your links in a better position.
to adjust my oversteer, i will play with the rear shock dampening or adjust my rear sway bar from soft-hard.
16 January 2014, 08:16 PM
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here is a short video of it at the subaru shoot out here.
I dont normally drag race the car but this is a big subaru gathering I enjoy going to each year.
on the 3rd run you can really hear the tires spinning!
I dont normally drag race the car but this is a big subaru gathering I enjoy going to each year.
on the 3rd run you can really hear the tires spinning!
