PIA's latest creation

[jake15]

here is the latest creation to roll out of our shop, it started out as a 2004 forester xt and in case you were wondering, PIA- Pacific Import Auto (my dad's shop where i work)

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now you may be asking what is so special about this forester, well here's a little list for you,


Complete STi motor

changed intake manifold, UP, turbo, maybe some misc. pieces as the FXT block/heads are the same according to part numbers.

6-speed swap with working AUTO DCCD STi cluster swap with working everything (required a lot of re-wiring)
R180 rear diff, hubs, axlesBrembos (f/r)
'04 WRX seats w/ seat heaters
STi struts w/ Espelir GT springs
STi wheels
Oh, the JDM Forester Cross Sports HIDs
Requisite STi badge on rear
Kartboy short shift combo and shift knob
Stock exhaust with Flowmaster (Magnaflow) axleback

let me know what you think

[Manarius]

:drools:

[legacy92ej22t]

That looks fuckin' pimp! I need to show that to my wife, she's been saying she wants a FXT and I could deal with one like that.

Very nice job. *applause*

[stipro]

That looks great. Awesome job. I would but it.

[0perose]

I don't even like foresters and that's hot. tell the guys at the shop nice job and keep up the good work!

[jamal]

Very nice. I wouldn't have put on the STi badge, though.

[jake15]

Very nice. I wouldn't have put on the STi badge, though.

yeah, i know what you mean. i was trying to get him to make a badge the said XTi.... but i guess he didnt like the idea very much.

[entirelyturbo]

Hehehe XTi... Good one Jake!

That's basically what GPMoto did with their FXT. Complete and total STi swap, but they managed to tune theirs to get over 400hp

Still, that is bad-ass Jake. Since it's your dad's shop, can we get a driving impression

[Binford]

I especially like the disconnected vacuum line on the intake manifold. Looks good though!

[jake15]

Hehehe XTi... Good one Jake!

That's basically what GPMoto did with their FXT. Complete and total STi swap, but they managed to tune theirs to get over 400hp

Still, that is bad-ass Jake. Since it's your dad's shop, can we get a driving impression

dont worry about the power, even before the swap was done he was contemplating what bigger turbo he wanted to put on it and etc... that just has to wait untill around spring when his fundage replenishes itself. and i doubt GPmoto went as far into swapping things as we did!

oh and its a beast basically a STi with a forester body, its a blast to drive and ride in. i went in it for his first drive and he got up to 100mp and slammed on the brakes!!!! but the brakes never faded all the way down to 40mph! crazy rally car drivers

I especially like the disconnected vacuum line on the intake manifold. Looks good though!

good eyes!, i'll have to tell him about that. thanks

[Richard]

Wow! That's the first Forester I've actually liked. Not bad at all.

[AWD_addict]

That's sweet.

Does the Subiesport banner meam we just got the scoop on their latest project?

[tris91ricer]

haha, I saw this in person at the Griot's Garage sale.. I know the guy, too. Nice guy, is a rally driver, yes.

It's a HOTT FXT, too. *shiver* Can't wait 'til I make the big bucks..

[jake15]

That's sweet.

Does the Subiesport banner meam we just got the scoop on their latest project?

nope, the banner means you just got a scoop on a car their going to feature in the magazine. you'll also see another car we built in the january febuary issue (i think thats the right issue) its a 2001 2.5rs with a WRX motor and a bunch of other goodies

yeah, Erik is the one who was driving when we did the 100mph to 40mph on pacific...... hehe. its scary to ride in cars with rally drivers