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Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-10-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 53
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Posted By TheBoss77
Installed Verus Engineering Hood Louvers to lower...

Installed Verus Engineering Hood Louvers to lower under-hood temperature. No rain guards, will see if this was a wise decision.


...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-07-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I haven't decided yet. Still running stock tires...

I haven't decided yet. Still running stock tires until they wear out.


But I heard good things about RS4s
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-05-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Another season of racing is in full swing. ...

Another season of racing is in full swing.

Shrunk the battery. About 20lbs weight saving, and no fear of battery leaks


Used this thread as an inspiration to build the battery bracket, took a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-18-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Took a little break from racing over the hot...

Took a little break from racing over the hot summer months but now I'm back at it.

Few mods added since:

- Fumoto valve for easy and quick oil changes
- Whiteline front camber bolts maxed out...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-25-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Since I started racing this car I always thought...

Since I started racing this car I always thought that there's A LOT of body roll through the turns, especially when going through the S turn. But the suspension feels very stiff going over bumps as I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-25-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I'm currently on stock rims and tires. I hear a...

I'm currently on stock rims and tires. I hear a lot about Hankook RS4 tires being the next logical step and that's what I'm looking at. The OEM tires are getting to the point where they should be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-18-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Day 2 at TMP: Temperature: 25C (50kph wind)...

Day 2 at TMP:

Temperature: 25C (50kph wind)
Tire Pressure: 40PSI hot

https://youtu.be/vaHCQ_alz4w

At 25C ambient temperature, oil cooler was keeping up and keeping the oil pretty...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-18-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Installed the new quiet Subaru exhaust hangers...

Installed the new quiet Subaru exhaust hangers (44066AJ010) to try to tame the exhaust. It still sounds like ass so the stock muffler went back on.

Rear brakes got Hawk Ceramic brake pad upgrade....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-31-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Mini-VCI Cable with Toyota TechStream 16 arrived...

Mini-VCI Cable with Toyota TechStream 16 arrived yesterday. Having some trouble connecting to the vehicle.


I'm running the software inside a Windows 7 32bit virtual machine on VMware...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-29-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Picked up a good condition Axleback exhaust from...

Picked up a good condition Axleback exhaust from Facebook marketplace. Quick and easy swap, the stock muffler is absolutely massive on this thing!



Having some vibration issue in the exhaust...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-28-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Spent some time buttoning up the car. All sensors...

Spent some time buttoning up the car. All sensors relocated and transmission temp sensor installed. Even with the oil temp probe directly in the oil galley, temperature is still off from what OBD is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I like this. I would just take out the entire fog...

I like this. I would just take out the entire fog light insert and cut the wheel well plastic to match. I saw some guys at the track with holes cut right into the bumper and hood for more venting....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-19-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Thank you. Working on this car is a blast. ...

Thank you. Working on this car is a blast.



I will get a dyno tune eventually once all the power mods are done. I'm still torn on the Turbo because I'm not sure I want to deal with all the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-19-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Tomei UEL headers installed along with HKS...

Tomei UEL headers installed along with HKS Overpipe. Holy shit, what a PITA that overpipe was. Thanks to a bolt extractor, cutoff wheel and copious amounts of PB Blaster and some cursing, the swap...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-19-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Installed the oil temperature and oil pressure...

Installed the oil temperature and oil pressure sensors using a brass T and adapter for the oil gallery. Pressure works but oil temp is way off (more than 40F) from what OBD is reporting. Will have to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-15-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 53
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Posted By TheBoss77
Worked on a few more mods this weekend. Installed...

Worked on a few more mods this weekend. Installed a master cylinder brace and wired up the gauges for the car. Oil Temp, Oil Pressure and Trans Temp. The sensors haven't been installed yet, next step...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-11-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Braum Seats installed today. Air Bag light /...

Braum Seats installed today. Air Bag light / Chime now on annoying mode due to the passenger occupancy sensor not being hooked up. I don't mind the light but that Chime is insane. Ordered Techstream...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-08-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
First day at TMP was a success. Joined the...

First day at TMP was a success. Joined the Touge.ca group for a lapping session and had a blast.

Ambient Temp was about 54F and windy
Oil Temp maxed out at about 240F
Trans Temp maxed out at...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-04-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Thanks! First track day of the year is Saturday....

Thanks! First track day of the year is Saturday. I'll have a much better idea on temps for both Oil and Transmission after, although ambient temperature is expected to be below 12C.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-04-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Installed the Garmin Catalyst system today. As a...

Installed the Garmin Catalyst system today. As a complete newbie to road racing I feel like I will be able to honestly review this product, how good of a training tool is it for me...


Hooked it...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-03-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Finished installing the head unit and the Polk...

Finished installing the head unit and the Polk Audio speakers. Nice to have Android Auto. The sound quality is "good enough", the interior is almost completely bare so not worth investing in good...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-30-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I know that I want to shed all unnecessary weight...

I know that I want to shed all unnecessary weight but I still want some music and navigation for the road to the track and back. Got some basic Polk Audio speakers and mounts on the way, picked up a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-30-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Full Blown Motorsports oil cooler install today....

Full Blown Motorsports oil cooler install today. One step closer to getting this thing for extended track duty. This car is so easy to work with compared to some other projects I've worked on.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-10-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
First time at the track at the Grand Bend...

First time at the track at the Grand Bend Motorplex yesterday. Ran into @Villanous_FRX who gave me some good pointers and off we went.

Went out 3 times, once on dry, once during rain and once...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-03-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Some parts fell off

Spent the week detailing the hell our of her and putting her on weight loss. I have to admit, I'm really impressed with the Toyota / Subaru engineers. Stripping most of the interior of the car...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-28-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I'm starting to see the benefit of delaying the...

I'm starting to see the benefit of delaying the BBK. Seems like the oil cooler and AT oil cooler should be on top of the list of mods to maximize track time.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
700hp on this car would be insanely fun, but, I...

700hp on this car would be insanely fun, but, I want to do a track build so the engine needs to last under boost. Based on what's on this forums, ~400hp seems like a good target for cost/performance....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
I agree, the turbo is a next year project. I want...

I agree, the turbo is a next year project. I want to see first what I can do with just bolt-ons, tune and weight loss.

Thanks for Subieland :cheers:, I'm in KW myself.


I'd like to make at...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
Thanks for all the sites to check out, much...

Thanks for all the sites to check out, much appreciated.

Most of my experience is with superchargers, haven't dabbled in Turbos yet which is why I'm doing Turbo on this car. I have a lot of...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,197
Posted By TheBoss77
She came home last weekend

After a few months of searching I finally found her and brought her home Saturday.

She's a 2017, off-lease with 21k km's on her and absolutely mint, both under the hood and inside. She comes bone...
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