**UPDATE: WRX Sti Purchased and Modding** Getting a new car, what should I get -

[musicman87]

350z is so much sexier

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: Safeway
I bought the car ... psh disbelievers.

What sound dampener did you use?

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Sureshot324
Evo and STI = factory riced econoboxes. 350z ftw!

Maybe somewhat, but more power != rice; P

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Safeway
I bought the car ... psh disbelievers.

but that doesn't look like an STi

 

[Reckoner]

The STi doesn't have bug eyes for headlights

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
The STi doesn't have bug eyes for headlights

ill just assume its "JDM"

i see an sti badge on the grill but your motor looks stock.

 

[James3shin]

just like everyone else, I am kind of confused because that doesn't look like an STi (where's the emblazoned STi logo on the intercooler?) . Either way though, it's a nice looking ride...enjoy!!!

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Sound dampening matting install

Audio out of old car
Audio in quickly built box

So there it is. I am replacing the CDT components with Focals ASAP, and I will be rebuilding the truck enclosure with fiberglass and two 12W7s. The Amps are both Zapco. The padding install took ~18 hours today, and it made a crazy difference.

Nice choice on the Focals. I like them a lot.

How much does the matting weight?

 

[Reckoner]

I think the OP got ripped off

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I think the OP got ripped off

No. I didn't get ripped off in the least. JDM as pray4mojo stated. Hell, I would have replaced alot of the upgrades anyway. More to come.

Btw, the matting is pretty light. I installed maybe 100-130 square feet of it.

 

[Eli]

That's a WRX as far as I can tell.

 

[Reckoner]

No BBS rims?

 

[JulesMaximus]

That's not an STi. The first year the STi came to the states was 2004 and it was not a bug eye version. The 2004 WRX-STi had the 300hp 2.5l boxer engine. What you have is an earlier 2.0l WRX. Not an STi.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I think the OP got ripped off

No. I didn't get ripped off in the least. JDM as pray4mojo stated. Hell, I would have replaced alot of the upgrades anyway. More to come.

Btw, the matting is pretty light. I installed maybe 100-130 square feet of it.

so how much was it? the bug-eye was quite slow even compared to the Evo VII

i think it'd cost quite a bit to convert a car.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I think the OP got ripped off

No. I didn't get ripped off in the least. JDM as pray4mojo stated. Hell, I would have replaced alot of the upgrades anyway. More to come.

Btw, the matting is pretty light. I installed maybe 100-130 square feet of it.

so how much was it? the bug-eye was quite slow even compared to the Evo VII

i think it'd cost quite a bit to convert a car.

0-60 in under 6 seconds is slow?

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
I think the OP got ripped off

No. I didn't get ripped off in the least. JDM as pray4mojo stated. Hell, I would have replaced alot of the upgrades anyway. More to come.

Btw, the matting is pretty light. I installed maybe 100-130 square feet of it.

so how much was it? the bug-eye was quite slow even compared to the Evo VII

i think it'd cost quite a bit to convert a car.

0-60 in under 6 seconds is slow?

compared to its rival, the Evo VII at that time of course. well it's not that significant, as they're both pretty fast for the money.

 

[Mears]

Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

What brand of dampener did you use? X2

 

[BD2003]

Let me be the 15th to say that ain't no STi.

 

[Mears]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

Did you use a router to cut the channel?

 

[suse920]

Originally posted by: Descartes
I have a 350Z and love it. The STi and Evo are great cars, but to me they're just horribly unattractive. I wanted a car that was balanced in performance, comfort, cost, and appearance; for me, the 350Z was the answer.

I have the same opinion. I can see the good points tot eh suburu, but the stylign is a real killer to me.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

What brand of dampener did you use? X2

I'm honestly not sure. As soon as I picked it up, I went to a local shop 'knife', where my friend got his truck bagged, etc. He sold me 150 sq ft for $1 per - usually $2-$3 per. I don't remember seeing any markings on it when I was installing it.

I tried to Google it to minimize ignorance, but it is apparently a mat commonly used for this application. He had just matted an Evo and an Audi TT 9which was still bare), so he showed me how to properly install the stuff.

I wish I could be more helpful, but sound insulation isn't my specialty.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Mears

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

Did you use a router to cut the channel?

I didn't have time to do that. When I say quick and dirty, I mean it. I pretty much assembled it as soon as the silicon seal dried.

 

[boyRacer]

I think it's a nice looking car. :thumbsup: