[OGB]

Under The Hood "Bling"

After i bolt on a few more performance mods and get an AccessPort, i was considering making things under the hood aesthetically pleasing. For the most part, i want to keep the exterior relatively stock. I will probably go with a mild window tint and some rims... i don't want to draw any unneeded attention from the Police.

Second only to the track, under the hood is where i would like to make my car shine. This will probably break the bank, but i think it is worth it. I originally was on the market for an EVO MR. I saw EVO's in magazines with the show quality engines and i really wanted mine to look like that. Unfortunately, the closest new EVO MR was 3 hours away. So i went with the competition. Subaru.

To start out this project i ordered the CAI from Ultimate-Racing. Eventually, i would like to get it powder coated. Next up i will probably get a strut tower brace. The brace will improve performance and add to the "bling factor" under the hood. After that i will probably be looking at some minor things like get matching oil and radiator caps, i have always been interested in ARC products. There is an alternator/pulley cover and radiator shroud to match too. Then there is the radiator hose, overflow resevior, and catch can. A Koyo radiator would also be nice as well as a mild wire tuck.

So, here is my shopping list. It will probably change as i continue searching for parts.

<A HREF="http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/WRX-08/WRX-08_CAI.shtml">Cold Aire Intake</A>
<A HREF="http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Products2/WRX-08/WRX-08_FMIC.shtml">FMIC Piping</A>
<A HREF="http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/cusco-os-front-strut-bar-subaru-wrx-sti-08-p-45750.htmll">Strut Tower Brace</A>
<A HREF="http://www.google.com/products?q=wrx+battery+tie+down&sourceid=mozilla-search&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&um=1">Battery Tie down</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/images/arcradiatorcapRSD.jpgl">Radiator Cap</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/greddy-subaru-oil-filler-cap-p-144.htmll">Oil Cap</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/arc-wrx-sti-pulley-cover-p-2078.html">Pulley Cover</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/koyo-wrx-sti-aluminum-radiator-p-1219.html">Radiator</A>
<A HREF="http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=wrx+radiator+shroud&um=1&ie=UTF-8">Radiator Shroud</A>
<A HREF="http://perrinperformance.com/products/show/191/Radiator-Hose-Kit?category=4&model=2">Radiator Hose</A>
<A HREF="http://perrinperformance.com/products/show/56/Oil-Catch-Can-Overflow-Tank?category=4&model=23">Overflow Resevior</A>
<A HREF="http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/arc-universal-oil-catch-can-p-2212.html">Catch Can</A>


i am bored at work. can you tell?

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

I feel you with the the being bored. I do like dressing up the underhood too, I really think that it will make a difference in the look. And it does not attract the bad attention.

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

At work i am usually surfing the interweb looking for car parts and reading forums. i plan on adding links to my shopping list after lunch. lol.

oh, here is a list of JDM websites. I like the ARC one
http://www.j-garage.com/sale/parts/jdmparts.html

 

[Courteau]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

I want the red STI Intake to replace our ugly plastic black one

Will probably stay in the Red and anthracite theme (anthracite caue i want to get the SPT tie down and oil cap, and my next wheel will probably be dark gray assorted with the hrome strip in the back that i plan to put dark chrome) and the red because i alway loved red highlight underhood

anyway meanwhile here the hood bling of my SVT

I love my Ford Racing wire

 

[TKBIGS]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Sleeper mode is the way to go, at least for me. A lite tint 30% and gun metal or all black rims. I'm all about the "GO" instead of the "SHOW". Toooo many cops in my area, gotta keep the low profile.

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Sleeper mode is the way to go, at least for me. A lite tint 30% and gun metal or all black rims. I'm all about the "GO" instead of the "SHOW". Toooo many cops in my area, gotta keep the low profile.

Sleeper FTW indeed. Cops can be an issue here too. My DSM was an attention whore, it's nice to finally have a sleeper.

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Doing JDM styling wouldn't draw too much attention either. It is when you go apesh*t for body kits and annoyingly loud parts that will get you in trouble. No use in begging for it, right?

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

annoyingly loud parts that will get you in trouble.

i was going to put a duck call on my BOV.

and my boredom at work has reached an all time high. i put links to the parts in the original post
i was impressed with the Perrin Catch Can/Overflow Tank.

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

When you get the catch can, let me know. Do a DIY for the catch can. I was thinking about getting one of those too, not too sure on which one. Still need to figure out the color theme under the hood. I have the CAI from UR and it has the blue silicone hose, so don't know if I should change that to red and go red theme under the hood. I just don't want to have to change that hose out as it was a b**ch to put on. Maybe when I change the turbo inlet tube I will choose something different.

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

When you get the catch can, let me know. I was thinking about getting one of those too, not too sure on which one.

If you want to get one for cheap, go look at Home Depot. My friend spent like $20 there and made his own. It works and looks good.

Home Depot is a great place.

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Well, I would just like to buy one that is already made, not that cheap.

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

yeah, i hear ya. Besides, the Perrin one looks alot better than anything i could make. I also like the ARC universal one. i can't decide.

do i get 2 from Perrin? one for coolant overflow, one for a catch can.
do i just get the ARC catch can? to match other ARC goodies under the hood.
or go with the Greddy catch can? to go with my BOV and get matching oil/coolant caps.


i also found this just now. Weapon-R and Greddy tanks... http://www.mimousa.com/home.asp?dir=prodsexp&sub=68
sone nice looking universal tanks... http://www.2kracing.com/index.php/cPath/34

those universal ones are looking good for the price. Coolant, Oil, and Power Steering too!
damn, too many choices!

 

[sagvr4]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

the polish on the weapon R catch can sucks. i like cant even describe what it looks like now lol, you get what you pay for.

 

[ejay$]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

really digging how clean and suttle the front mount intercooler kit is.... thats now on my list! sleeper for sure, i mean come on who can ressist being able to drive the kid around and still have a little fun after you drop them off?

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Yeah, I really like that FMIC too. Maybe we can get together a group in May for some.

 

[OGB]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

has anyone found a Strut Tower Brace other than the Cusco one?

 

[coopwrx]

Re: Under The Hood "Bling"

Not yet. Sean is waiting on word from Cusco for the front strut.