ChiTownFRS Clean/Functional show/track build
 

Hello everyone! I figured it was due time I should make a post following my build. My goal is to make a car functional as a street car, and a track car. But it can also look good while hardparking without taking it to certain extremes.

A little back story is I have owned my car since 2014. I picked it up used with only 9000 miles. The car was basically a new car after finding out the original owner kept it for 4 months before trading it in. Before that I believe it was a demo car for it was produced November 2012, and didn't sell till September 2013. Since then I have taken the car to several car shows, and spirited runs over the years. I always wanted to track it, but the events always conflicted with my busy schedule until now.

I have added several mods over the few years of ownership, and I know I'm nowhere near completion. But that's how it is with all builds haha. I started tracking the car this year, and I know for someone who is new to the tracking experience I over-killed the car for what was needed for a beginner.

Here is my current mod list with the inclusion of future mods and mods on order.

Exterior

-Zworks OEM Headlights Painted Flat Black/ Gold DRL's
-Custom Toyota/Hachiroku Emblems
-Diode Dynamics DRL LED Bulbs
-Diode Dynamic RGB Halos
-Zworks RGB Demon Eyes
-JDM Clear Side Markers
-Beatsonic v2 Shark Fin
-Touge Factory Version Select Spoiler
-P.luxe Custom Tail lights 1 of 1
-Valenti Revo Smoked tail lights
-Valenti Smoked 4th Brake Light
-JUN Carbon Fiber Mirrors
-Move Over Racing Quick Release
-GCS LED Turn Signal Smoked
-Intec Fender Garnish Turn Signal Color Matched
-Intec High Mount Brake Light
-Velox Nonaggressive Rear Diffuser
-Velox Diff Covers
-TRD Quad Tip Garnish
-TRD Door Handle Protector
-Zele Front Lip
-Zele Front Diffuser
-Zele Side Skirt
-Zele Rear Spats
-Zele Over Fenders
-Rize Japan Canards

Wheels and Suspension

-Muteki Blue Lug Nuts
-17x9+36 Volk TE37V-SL Limited Edition (Powder coated Hyperblack)
-Hankook Ventus v12 tires
-Stance Coilovers
-Stance Top Mount Ball Bearing
-Cusco Strut Bar
-Cusco Power Brace
-Cusco Rear Strut Bar
-TRD Door Stabilizers
-Whiteline Front Sway Bar 20mm
-Whiteline Rear Sway Bar 18mm
-Whiteline Front Adjustable Endlinks
-Whiteline Rear Adjustable Endlinks
-Whiteline Rear Sway Bar Mount Supports

Interior

-Custom painted interior
-Speedhunter x Raceseng Limited Edition shift knob 1 of 25
-Beatrush Red Reverse Lockout
-Beatrush Red Drift Button
-P3 Digital Vent Gauge
-Bride x Cusco Zeta III L
-Bride x Cusco Zeta III XL
-Bride Seat Rails FG
-Bride Seat Rails XL
-Takata Black Racing Harness x 2
-Vertex x Nightrunner Collab Wheel (Not Installed)
-Works Bell x Nightrunner Collab Quick Release
-Works Bell Short Hub
-Custom Anti Bunny Steering wheel Horn Button
-Autopower Roll Bar
-GSC Red Aluminum Vent Rings
-Defi Oil pressure Gauge
-Defi Water Temperature Gauge
-Defi Boost Gauge
-Weiderwerks Custom TRD Inspired Cluster
-Defi Advance Control Unit 2
-Apt Dash Tri Gauge
-Weathertech Floor Mats
-Carsmo Armrest
-Subaru OEM red foot well Illumination
-JDM Red door handles
-JDM Red handbrake
-Redline Goods Shift boot
-Redline Goods Handbrake Boot
-Redline Goods Gauge Cluster Cover

Performance/Brakes/Cooling/Fluids

-TRD Quad Tip Catback
-Invidia Resonated Front Pipe
-Invidia Overpipe (Ceramic Coated)
-Open Flash Header UEL (Ceramic Coated)
-Ecutek Delicious Tuning
-Perrin Oil Cooler
-Perrin Radiator Hoses
-Koyorad Radiator
-Mishimoto Racing Thermostats
-Raceseng A/C delete
-Wilwood BBK Front 6 Piston
-Wilwood BBK Rear 4 Piston
-Wilwood Slotted Rotors Front
-Wilwood Slotted Rotors Rear
-Wilwood Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-Wilwood Street/Track Brake Pads
-Jackson Racing Supercharger C30 Rotrex
-Cusco Oil Catch Can
-Radium Master Cylinder Brace
-Competition Clutch Stage 3
-Competition Clutch Pressure Plate
-Competition Clutch Throwout Bearing
-Competition Clutch Lightweight Flywheel
-Touge Factory Brake Duct Kit Custom BBK Adapter
-Garage Vary intake duct
-Motul 600 Racing Brake Fluid

Mics

-Koyo Radiator Cap
-Raceseng Front Plate Relocation
-Grimmspeed Hood Struts
-Fumoto Oil Plug Drain
-Mishimoto Water Temperature Adapter
-Oil Pressure Adapter
-Cusco Oil Catch Can Adapter
-Cusco Battery Tie Down
-Blue OEM Intake Manifold cover
-Drone Mobile Security

Parts that I have replaced or removed

-Valenti Tail lights x2
-Helix Tri Bar Tail lights
-Car Shop Glow Tail lights
-Five Axis Spoiler
-Beatrush Shift Knob
-Voodoo Shift Knob
-Billetworkz Shift Knob
-Password JDM Small Winglets x2
-Muteki Blue Lug Nuts
-Invidia N1 CatBack
-Open Flash Tablet
-Rota Grids 17x9+35
-Toyota Oem Mud Guards
-Lamix Yellow Fog Light Cover
-Diode Dynamics Fog Lights
-Touge Factory Quad Tip Axle Back
-Magna Gauge Cluster
-Bayson R Front Lip
-Bayson R Side Skirt
-Bayson R Rear Spats
-Password JDM Large Winglets
-APR Carbon Fiber Mirrors
-Agency Power Harness Bar
-TRD x Momo Steering Wheel

Future Mods

-Cusco Braces?
-Password JDM Carbon Fiber Engine Dress Up
-Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel
-700CC Injectors
-Velox Fuel Rails
-Built Short Block
-Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
-Diff Cooler
-Custom hood louvers?
-Air cups

Gorgeous! What tails are those??

Edit: would help if I actually read your post. Nevermind lol.

yassssssssss.

Went to the track this past Friday, and had a blast! The event was held by our local Subaru group, and I'm grateful I had a chance to join them. The car is Temporarily out of commission due to the Primary O2 sensor becoming scorched during my last session.

those STis and WRXs had no idea what was coming until they heard the whine... lol

Update: September to now

So I haven't updated this in a few months. However a few things did occur in the meantime.

September 30th: A local shop had a dyno for the local 86 group. I couldn't pass up the chance to see what numbers the car is pushing down.

The car did 259whp/195tq

Nothing crazy i'll say but I want to squeeze out a little bit more power out of the car.

October 24th: I installed the OEM subaru footwell kit. I am pleased with this mod, and it was very simple to install. Even though its only one color for the quality its something I recommend to anyone interested in single color illumination.

December 3rd: The day I had to put the car away for the winter. I decided to go back to school full time, and I won't be touching the car for awhile. However I'll still be picking up modifications over the duration of time.

December 5th: I finally received my Zele lip kit from Bulletproof Automotive. The quality of the piece is amazing, and I look forward till I finally install it. It's definitely something you don't see around, and in Illinois at least I haven't seen another around.

Awesome build! I have the same kit to be installed but mine came without hardware. Could you show me what is provided to attach the lip to the splitter? Thank you.

Looking forward to updates onc it gets out here f hibernation :cheers:

Sorry for the extremely late response. Unfortunately during install I never took a picture of the bolts. But I can say it was just standard bolts attaching it to the lip. There was nothing else used to keep it together.

Update:

Over the past few months I gathered several parts and was able to install them back in march.

February: I placed a order through Wiederwerks for a custom gauge face. Same company that makes Magna Gauges. I wanted to have TRD inspired gauges as it flows better with the interior. Currently still waiting on it.

March: I ordered, and received a few goodies from redline goods to add to the interior. A Shift boot, e-brake boot, and gauge cluster cover. I also was able to install all these item's along with the JDM red door handles, and red handbrake lever.

The Zele kit was painted and installed. Along with my Rize Japan Canards that came in.
(The install pics aren't the best, will have better pics when the car comes out of storage)

I currently have a Autopower roll bar waiting to be installed when I return to the car.

looks great man!

Sharp build! It's always good to see nice builds being put through the paces on the track too.

I was finally able to get better pictures of the Zele kit on the car. I really like how it turned out overall.

I also had welded in my Autopower roll bar, and installed a custom TRD inspired Magna Gauge cluster.

Update: I picked up a few JDM goodies over the past few months and I couldn't be more pleased with them.

First up would be the J.blood rain guards I picked up from a local owner. Was definitely impressed with the quality of the piece and how well they stood up for being a used item.

I followed up with the black factory buttons. Didn't like the factory silver much. This tied the interior together better.

I also picked up the JUN x Craftsquare mirrors. I went with these for the unique base that was implemented with the design to have a more flushed look with the door.

Valenti Revo taillights to use for street use. The custom P.LUXE lights I have are great. But they are difficult to see during the day, and I want to keep them as just show lights.

Had to throw in a picture of my father's STI and the 86 for a nice fathers day pic.

Finally I picked up a set of Bride x Cusco bucket seats. I use a Zeta 3 L for driver, and a Zeta 3 XL for passenger. Both are extremely comfortable and the XL is much more roomy for those larger passengers. I also had to complement the seats with Takata racing harness for each seat.

For reference about the seat sizing. I'm 5'11, 195lbs, size 34 waist and i'm snug in the L but I can spread out comfortably in the XL.

My father on the other hand is about 5'9, 230Ibs, size 38 waist and he is snug in the XL but can enjoy the ride.

Hope this helps anyone out who has been looking into bride seats.
(Also I'm using Bride rails for both seats)