2014 Subaru WRX build

[Nomejoda]

I'm looking into alts for both of you guys. I need pics of the stock plugs tho

I don't leave for another couple hours. Our motors should be the same tho.

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

Going out to take a picture now, check your phone in a sec here Jim.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I don't leave for another couple hours. Our motors should be the same tho.

Ok

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

Received some gear today, got in the CDT mids and some deadener from Jim and the knu Krystal RCA's came in the mail. Will be installing soon and pictures will follow shortly.

I did in fact get something accomplished today. I installed my new Defi boost and oil pressure gauge in the SMY gauge pod, it was a pain in the arse but it is done! Here's a couple of pics of the final product.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I love defi gauges. I used to own a 94 supra when I lived in Japan and ran all defi. Such a ****, classy and yet still ****** look

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

I love defi gauges. I used to own a 94 supra when I lived in Japan and ran all defi. Such a ****, classy and yet still ****** look

I agree, Defi is definitely great stuff. I'm really happy with the way everything turned out, it was a pricey project (just shy of $600) but in my opinion required.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I agree, Defi is definitely great stuff. I'm really happy with the way everything turned out, it was a pricey project (just shy of $600) but in my opinion required.

Yeah I think I paid like $150 for each of mine. But definitely required in a higher performance boosted vehicle if you want it to last. So much can go wrong in a boosted vehicle that you need to keep check on

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

Here some of the gear so far, will start install on Saturday.

CDT ES-02

Road Kill

CDT mids

Thinking of mounting the ES-02's here, does anyone think the slight downward angle will be a significant disadvantage? If so I might make some custom kick pods.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I think you'll like them there mike. Mine are done the same way and they blend nicely Btw. I got the box sub amp and wire in so ready for the blazer install tomorrow

 

[bigaudiofanatic 10+ year member]

I LOVE these cars! Looking forward to seeing the build.

 

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

Ok, so here we go again... New car, new system. I didn't finish my last build log, this will get finished because I actually plan on keeping this car. Not going for huge numbers, just a daily beater with some decent sq but who knows what it will evolve to. In the early stages so bare with me.



Wiring harness is all wired up

Heat shrink over butt connectors?

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

Heat shrink over butt connectors?

Yea, why not?

 

[NeverEnuffBass 10+ year member]

Yea, why not?

At that point why not just solder it?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Added protection. Good call mike

 

[8thGenSI 10+ year member]

At that point why not just solder it?

I tried to solder but the wires on the pioneer were to thin, when I got enough heat to melt the thin solder I was using it melted the insulation as we'll. Perhaps the solder gun I have is a bit heavy for the small jobs, it's a big ol blue point solder gun. I always add shrink tubing to connectors for good measure.