So, finally thought I should start with a build thread on my wifes XT(maybe throw in some pics of my other projects as well, hahaha)
Bought the car in 2011 from North Brisbane, the factory tune lasted until Ballina which was an entire tank of fuel for around 270Km's... the wife wanted to be able to feel the difference from stock and gave it a good thrashing to feel how the engine responded(or lack thereof) with a stock tune...
The handling was also prioritised for upgrading due to the car handling like a sinking Titanic
So with a design brief formulated, the car was dyno tuned on a local Mainline dyno with around 50 hours logged in 3 months before I finally got off my ass and fitted my '11 WRX STi sedan rear mufflers as a diff back upgrade, with 09/10 STi Exhaust Finishers to cover the enlarged hole in the rear bumper. Had a small increase in gas flow for minimal noise increase
The obligatory Whiteline Rear Swaybar was fitted, along with the Whiteline ALK for some improved steering response. Coffs Harbour has 27 roundabouts in our local area so it also helps reduce tyre wear! haha
From here, I fitted some 18x9.5" Wheels, which unfortunately were not practical as my wifes car, so have since bought 19x8" TSW Mallory 5's with Falken FK452's!
So with a TBE system on the cards, I finally fitted a full Invidia Q300 Turbo Back Exhaust for an MY11 'STi with Quad Titanium Tips
Aiming for an extremely moderate increase in exhaust noise at cruise/idle, with a small increase in noise under WOT. STi Exhaust trim finishers to go back on once I finish spraying them in VHT Wrinkle Black
Tips are currently flush with the furthermost rear part of the car and the burnt blue tips match the colour of the car!
TSW Mallory 5 Wheels
Small pic of the colour of the exhaust tips against the colour of the car! Nearly a perfect match.
KiDo coilover suspension
Everything installed!
Car is currently running the factory TD04 turbo to test my E85 dual fuel mapping system(E85 and 98 on the same tune ) and with the little TD04 being pushed hard on E85, has made a Mainline 233Kw@wheels Pump fuel tune has run a 13.27 1/4 mile and I am aiming for a high 12 1/4 mile on E85
I have a new turbo to go on next year to really test the limits of the factory block Blouch LOVE!