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swift996 · 01-10-2014, 01:42 PM

Update:
I'm still waiting on my oil change kit to arrive. The weather is suppose to be nice on Sunday so I plan to change the oil and perhaps install my Perrin shift mount while I'm under there.

I received a lot of goodies:

The STI knob is a lot heavier and feels great! I love it.

I plan to install the Cusco steering wheel tomorrow. It feels awesome in my hand, a tad smaller and a nice bit thicker. It has excellent fit and finish, looks very OEM:

Also received my Mishimoto Radiator and Hose kit. I plan to install this after I order and get my intercooler upgrade in. That should take care of all my cooling needs!

swift996 · 01-10-2014, 05:28 PM

Update:

Got my oil in!

Installed the steering wheel. It was a pretty quick and painless process. It took me about 30-35 minutes to do. Thanks to @RallySport Direct for the how to. It feels awesome driving. I took it for a quick spin. Very aggressive but OEM feeling. Probably how it should have came stock. Feels more like an STI to me now.

Comparison versus OEM:

About to go back on:

Installed (sorry, I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow, got dark outside):

Very OEMish:

Next up, save some pennies/order the intercooler.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-10-2014, 05:36 PM

Changed my oil today, Ecolite 0W20! Drove in the ice to get it done too...

RallySport Direct · 01-10-2014, 05:40 PM

The Cusco wheel looks great!

Thanks,
Rick

swift996 · 01-10-2014, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

The Cusco wheel looks great!

Thanks,
Rick

Thanks, I talked to someone at Rally Sport Direct about yanking the OEM one off. I was tugging pretty hard and wasn't sure how hard. Whoever I talked to said really hard, so I did and it slid right off. Thanks for the thorough how-to. I thought it would have taken longer but was really straight forward.

swift996 · 01-12-2014, 03:14 PM

Update:
Finally some solid weather to work on the car. I changed the oil and installed the Perrin rear shift mount. It was a little bit of a pain to install. I think on a lift you would have no problem but on jacks, you have some awkward angles and limited leverage. It took me a lot longer than it should. I took it for a quick spin. It feels a little more solid when going into gears. The throws are still light but it feels like a little more of a thud type feeling when you shift into a gear. Not sure if it's that significantly different from stock but I got it for $30 from a forum member.

All in all, I'm not sure if it's really a great upgrade but what the heck, cheap and not too much of a hassle.

Perrin vs OEM:

The Perrin urethane felt much more solid than the flimsy rubbery OEM mount.

Also, tried to get a couple shots of the steering wheel and shift knob. I am loving both, feels so cool every time I get behind the wheel:

RallySport Direct · 01-13-2014, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996

Thanks, I talked to someone at Rally Sport Direct about yanking the OEM one off. I was tugging pretty hard and wasn't sure how hard. Whoever I talked to said really hard, so I did and it slid right off. Thanks for the thorough how-to. I thought it would have taken longer but was really straight forward.

Glad we could help! I always like to leave the nut on, but very loose, and rock the wheel back and forth a bit to break the connection. I love how easy the airbag is to remove too. Car is looking great all around! I am loving that STi knob.

Thanks,
Rick

OrbitalEllipses · 01-13-2014, 06:01 PM

oh hai look who I found!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baWAkpP2MXM"]Swift996's dyno run - YouTube[/ame]

swift996 · 01-16-2014, 05:19 PM

Small Update:
I picked up a set of Whiteline bushings new from a forum member who wasn't going to install them. I love that they are black, keep things very stealth. These are the trans, rear diff, and rear cross member inserts. I hope to install them next weekend but the forecast is looking cold.

Not so OEM:

I also picked up an Asus T100 Tablet/Notebook. It has full-blown Windows 8.1 on it. I'm waiting to get my USB hub in to test EcuTek on it but seems to work thus far. I got it for a steal and am loving it. Should make data logging and taking on travel much easier.

swift996 · 01-19-2014, 04:46 PM

Very Small Update:
The things you do for e85:

I got my USB hub in and tested the EcuTek software on my new tablet. Everything works great, very happy with it.

Pure Automotive · 01-19-2014, 08:45 PM

dyno soon?

Dustin · 01-19-2014, 09:25 PM

Awesome, I was also considering spacing my subframe down when I install my 3" OP/DP to get a bit more clearance. I"m glad to see that someone else has done it sucessfully.

swift996 · 01-19-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Automotive

dyno soon?

Yeah, I need to before it gets warm. I'll hit you up after I get the intercooler in and on.

swift996 · 01-20-2014, 11:56 AM

I ordered a little something today...

01-10-2014, 01:42 PM	#477
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: I'm still waiting on my oil change kit to arrive. The weather is suppose to be nice on Sunday so I plan to change the oil and perhaps install my Perrin shift mount while I'm under there. I received a lot of goodies: The STI knob is a lot heavier and feels great! I love it. I plan to install the Cusco steering wheel tomorrow. It feels awesome in my hand, a tad smaller and a nice bit thicker. It has excellent fit and finish, looks very OEM: Also received my Mishimoto Radiator and Hose kit. I plan to install this after I order and get my intercooler upgrade in. That should take care of all my cooling needs! __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-10-2014, 05:28 PM	#478
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: Got my oil in! Installed the steering wheel. It was a pretty quick and painless process. It took me about 30-35 minutes to do. Thanks to @RallySport Direct for the how to. It feels awesome driving. I took it for a quick spin. Very aggressive but OEM feeling. Probably how it should have came stock. Feels more like an STI to me now. Comparison versus OEM: About to go back on: Installed (sorry, I'll try and get a better pic tomorrow, got dark outside): Very OEMish: Next up, save some pennies/order the intercooler. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-12-2014, 03:14 PM	#482
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Update: Finally some solid weather to work on the car. I changed the oil and installed the Perrin rear shift mount. It was a little bit of a pain to install. I think on a lift you would have no problem but on jacks, you have some awkward angles and limited leverage. It took me a lot longer than it should. I took it for a quick spin. It feels a little more solid when going into gears. The throws are still light but it feels like a little more of a thud type feeling when you shift into a gear. Not sure if it's that significantly different from stock but I got it for $30 from a forum member. All in all, I'm not sure if it's really a great upgrade but what the heck, cheap and not too much of a hassle. Perrin vs OEM: The Perrin urethane felt much more solid than the flimsy rubbery OEM mount. Also, tried to get a couple shots of the steering wheel and shift knob. I am loving both, feels so cool every time I get behind the wheel: __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-16-2014, 05:19 PM	#485
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Small Update: I picked up a set of Whiteline bushings new from a forum member who wasn't going to install them. I love that they are black, keep things very stealth. These are the trans, rear diff, and rear cross member inserts. I hope to install them next weekend but the forecast is looking cold. Not so OEM: I also picked up an Asus T100 Tablet/Notebook. It has full-blown Windows 8.1 on it. I'm waiting to get my USB hub in to test EcuTek on it but seems to work thus far. I got it for a steal and am loving it. Should make data logging and taking on travel much easier. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-19-2014, 04:46 PM	#486
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very Small Update: The things you do for e85: I got my USB hub in and tested the EcuTek software on my new tablet. Everything works great, very happy with it. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

01-10-2014, 05:36 PM	#479
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Changed my oil today, Ecolite 0W20! Drove in the ice to get it done too...

01-10-2014, 05:40 PM	#480
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,198 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Cusco wheel looks great! Thanks, Rick

01-13-2014, 06:01 PM	#484
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	oh hai look who I found! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baWAkpP2MXM"]Swift996's dyno run - YouTube[/ame]

01-19-2014, 08:45 PM	#487
Pure Automotive Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: Millersville, MD Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 735 Thanked 1,952 Times in 650 Posts Mentioned: 147 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dyno soon?

01-19-2014, 09:25 PM	#488
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome, I was also considering spacing my subframe down when I install my 3" OP/DP to get a bit more clearance. I"m glad to see that someone else has done it sucessfully. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

01-20-2014, 11:56 AM	#490
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 954 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ordered a little something today... __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

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