Having run out of things to mod on my motorbike, my attentions turned to my car around late 2012 - here's the results so far. Comments and feedback welcome!
Vehicle: Liberty GT MY10 6MT Sedan (Crystal Black Silica)
Current build list pending update - click below for latest
Current mods (updated 15/12/2013) Darkest legal tint Subaru carpet floor mats Nav hack Boot lip spoiler STI front lip spoiler STI magnesium oil filler cap STI high pressure radiator cap STI short shift gear lever assembly STI flexible tower brace Enkei Raijin Gunmetal wheels 18x8 w/ Michelin Pilot Super Sport 225/45 tyres DBA 4000 T3 slotted rotors front & rear w/ Hawk Performance Ceramic pads Brembo STI calipers front & rear in gold Dixcel FS slotted front rotors with Dixcel type Z pads Dixcel SD slotted rear rotors with Dixcel type ES pads APP braided brake lines KOYO all aluminium racing radiator DAMD D-shaped steering wheel HKS dump pipe and cat Fujitsubo front pipe Fujitsubo Authorize R catback Cusco Zero 2E coilovers Cusco front and rear sway bars Zero/Sports lightweight crank pulley HKS LA clutch Custom cold air intake with BLITZ S/S filter Garage KM1 blow off valve Dyno tuned - 200kw atw
Thanks to Simon (SYM) for making an awesome profile video, dedicated to both my rides!
Many thanks to everyone that helped contribute content for the video. Great photos by Jack, Simon, and others as per usual, not to mention various GoPro's - hope you enjoy!
DAMD D-shaped steering wheel
KOYO all aluminium racing radiator
Cusco coilovers & rear swaybar, Fujitsubo exhaust
Cusco front swaybar
STI flexible tower brace
More STI bits - magnesium oil filler cap & high pressure radiator cap
Zero/Sports lightweight crank pulley
Cold air intake BLITZ S/S filter
Dyno comparison before/after. Before is when the car was completely stock performance wise (orig exhaust etc.)
As above but by RPM
Track day video from Wakefield Park Sep 2013 - car performed great, except for the Hawk Ceramic pads melting a bit (next mod = brakes, again ).
My main passion has traditionally been motorbikes, so I thought I may as well post some info on my bike here as well...
Vehicle: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 (blue/white)
Current mods Titanium Sato Racing full exhaust system (quite unique - hence my nick satogixxer) Power Commander & dyno tuning (170hp atw, bike dry weight is only 166kg) K&N air filter Auto TRE (timing retard eliminator) SpeedoHealer w/ top speed recall Stebel Nautilus 139dB air horn (for safety!) Zero Gravity dark tint screen Oggy Knobs R&G racing pickup knobs HEL Performance braided brake lines Black brake/clutch levers Fender eliminator Front LED lighting
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[Liberty GT MY10 6MT]:STI bits | STI Brembo's + Dixcel | DAMD D-shape | Cusco coilovers & sways | HKS LA clutch | BLITZ pod | Plazmaman FMIC | Deshele built EJ25 | Emtron ECU | BorgWarner EFR 7670 | 369kw atw [Outback 3R MY04]:Stock as a rock Profile videohere
I too was considering between the enkei raijins vs the tbSTI rims, and went with the latter instead (it was marginal, and preference for a straight spoke design came out on top)
I'm currently looking for a set of replacement tyres, and the Michelin Super Sports are at the top of my list.... but also quite $$$$$$$$$$$ Can you share some details on where and how much you got them for?
Any other mod plans on the list?
There a GenV mini meet on the 17th of March (see in my signature for link/details) - would be great if you can make it. With you included, GenV count would be 8, plus another 7 in Gen3s and Gen4s. Great for swapping mod ideas and meeting a bunch of very friendly folk!
[ MY10 Liberty GT Wagon ] : Powered by HKS | STi | KiDo | Cusco | Valenti | Crystal Eye | F&R Brembo BBK, cruisn style
I got quoted some ridiculous prices for the Michelin Pilot Super Sports over here, especially for 225/45R18 size...
I ended up importing them from the US via Tire Rack for US$241 ea. (they're even cheaper now) plus total shipping for all 4 of US$265. Considering the exchange rate this was a big saving and still fell under the $1,000 amount that would attract import duty/GST (shipping is not included in the calculation). I did the same for the wheels more recently. Both times goods arrived well within 10 working days.
The tyres I actually purchased from Tire Rack in Dec 2011, but didn't need to get them fitted until Sep (eeked out every last bit of rubber from the OEM Bridgestones ). I've heard however that Tire Rack may no longer export some brands to Australia - don't know if this is true or been verified by someone? If so, I was lucky!!
[Liberty GT MY10 6MT]:STI bits | STI Brembo's + Dixcel | DAMD D-shape | Cusco coilovers & sways | HKS LA clutch | BLITZ pod | Plazmaman FMIC | Deshele built EJ25 | Emtron ECU | BorgWarner EFR 7670 | 369kw atw [Outback 3R MY04]:Stock as a rock Profile videohere
As for my experience so far with the Michelin's BTW... definitely liking them, they seem very good!
Thanks for pointing out the GenV mini meet, I'll check the thread and see if I can come along when it's on...
Yep - still planning some more mods for sure. Performance and handling mostly I think... could do with a tune right now, how did you get yours KiDo tuned? (still new here )
[Liberty GT MY10 6MT]:STI bits | STI Brembo's + Dixcel | DAMD D-shape | Cusco coilovers & sways | HKS LA clutch | BLITZ pod | Plazmaman FMIC | Deshele built EJ25 | Emtron ECU | BorgWarner EFR 7670 | 369kw atw [Outback 3R MY04]:Stock as a rock Profile videohere
madix wrote:Nice ride. Good pick on the wheels, they suit the Gen5 very well.
Thanks, I had considered some Enkei (or other brand) straight spoke of some sort which I think look great too, but figured there are so many of these around already I wanted something a little less common for a more unique look (hopefully)
[Liberty GT MY10 6MT]:STI bits | STI Brembo's + Dixcel | DAMD D-shape | Cusco coilovers & sways | HKS LA clutch | BLITZ pod | Plazmaman FMIC | Deshele built EJ25 | Emtron ECU | BorgWarner EFR 7670 | 369kw atw [Outback 3R MY04]:Stock as a rock Profile videohere
Welcome! love the envies! they really suit the car.
satogixxer wrote:I've heard however that Tire Rack may no longer export some brands to Australia - don't know if this is true or been verified by someone? If so, I was lucky!!
this is true. but there are delivery companies that let you deliver to an american address from tirerack, then they forward it over to australia as a personal import.
Apparently i've never been on live television before
I didn't want to test it myself, but was always curious if gunmetal enkei's would suite the black paint job! Yours definitely does it justice Guess I'll have to start looking now.... Damn this forum!
Nice gen 5, the enkei's look nice on the car. I would go coilovers, BC BR are okay and reasonably priced which a vendor sells on our forum (streettotrack), other wise Blitz sell some for $200 more than the BC on Perfectrun.jp, or you could go all out and purchase some HKS Hipermax's haha.. Im looking at the Blitz's, as theyre decent looking, made in Japan and give a considerable drop.
I can definitely recommend MSR for your tuning. He only works on Subarus and is highly regarded on all Subaru forums. My suggestion is to get the exhaust and tune done in one go. You'll be stoked.
[2007 Liberty GT wagon - Auto - IHI VF52 Turbo - Invidia Down pipe - X Force Centre and Y Pipe, AVO TMIC - PSR intake & headers - Whiteline swaybars & LCA Bushes,] Dixcel slotted rotors & pads MSR Dyno Tune 200kw atw
PoidaGT wrote:I can definitely recommend MSR for your tuning. He only works on Subarus and is highly regarded on all Subaru forums. My suggestion is to get the exhaust and tune done in one go. You'll be stoked.
Thanks mate for the advice.
Actually my profile is pending a major update. Just waiting on a couple more things from Garage 88, and for the weather not to be shite so I can wash my car and take some new pics.
Suffice to say I've already got almost ALL of my planned mods above (and more) dealt with already! Car looks, feels and sounds truly awesome now. Seriously felt like a new car when I got it back last week.
Will post updates soon...
[Liberty GT MY10 6MT]:STI bits | STI Brembo's + Dixcel | DAMD D-shape | Cusco coilovers & sways | HKS LA clutch | BLITZ pod | Plazmaman FMIC | Deshele built EJ25 | Emtron ECU | BorgWarner EFR 7670 | 369kw atw [Outback 3R MY04]:Stock as a rock Profile videohere