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Install: SuperPro Roll Center Kit

Correcting roll center with a SuperPro Roll Center Kit on my 2003 WRX.

Install: RCE Yellow Springs

In my previous post, I mentioned that my front driver’s side RCE Yellow spring broke. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Building a Bugeye (@b.obsidian) So I placed an order with Kyle@Subieworks for another set of RCE Yellows. RSD shipped them out promptly, and the package arrived on Tuesday, I took off earlyContinue reading “Install: RCE Yellow Springs”

Rumbles: Bugeye on a Budget

This is going to be a new series of low-cost mods I am going to be doing to my 2003 WRX. The criteria for this series are mods that cost under $50; ideally under $50 shipped. I want to do a “Bugeye on a Budget” mod at least once or twice a month and IContinue reading “Rumbles: Bugeye on a Budget”

Install/Review: 2002-2003 Bugeye v2 Front Lip (eBay knock-off)

I picked up this replica v2 lip on eBay on Black Friday. I love the look of the v2 lip on the Bugeyes, however, I assumed my driveway would destroy it like it did to the v-limited lip on my 2005 STi. Rather than sacrificing a legit v2 lip, should I actually find one, IContinue reading “Install/Review: 2002-2003 Bugeye v2 Front Lip (eBay knock-off)”

Install: Braking on a Budget (LGT Rear Brake Upgrade)

Why LGT rear brakes? Well, a couple reasons. First, I wanted vented rear discs. Solid discs don’t seem to hold up very long without some sort of BBK up front in my experience. And second, wheel selection. Brembos are great for stopping power but many lightweight aftermarket wheels won’t clear them without some combination ofContinue reading “Install: Braking on a Budget (LGT Rear Brake Upgrade)”

Install: STi Lateral Links

To round out my STi suspension upgrades, I picked up a set of STi rear lateral links. With these you will need an STi rear sway bar and end links. Finding a 20mm rear sway bar proved to be a royal PITA. These seem to be hot sellers. I eventually found a JDM STi rearContinue reading “Install: STi Lateral Links”

Install: Riken Raptor ZR Tires (235/45/17)

My Falken Ziex tires were wearing pretty low and then I got a nail in my tire. I plugged it up myself to buy some time but after a run through Cherohala and the Dragon I guess it had enough. Now it leaks and these tires aren’t worth patching up but I had a spareContinue reading “Install: Riken Raptor ZR Tires (235/45/17)”

Install/Review: Perrin Downpipe Blanket

I picked this up from a friend, who got it from another friend. So I am the third owner of this blanket so keep that in mind. I’ve wrapped and rewrapped several downpipes in my life and I’m over it. Although the wrapping process is pretty easy it’s the shedding fiberglass I’m done dealing with.Continue reading “Install/Review: Perrin Downpipe Blanket”

Install: Washer Bottle Relocation

Along with the battery and fuel filter relocation, I wanted to put my washer bottle in the trunk for my 55/45% w/d goal and to clean up the engine back for my future AOS. With fluid the washer tank only weighs around 6 lbs full, but every pound counts. This will be offset by the AOS, butContinue reading “Install: Washer Bottle Relocation”

Install: WRX to STi Fuel Hanger Swap

So what prompted this mod? Well, I’ve had an STi before and the fuel filter is located in the tank. The Bugeye WRX filter is in the engine bay and other than mostly being an eyesore, I’ve got plans for that location. And it’s gotten pretty hot too! I’m not keen on having a hotContinue reading “Install: WRX to STi Fuel Hanger Swap”