xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye

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Car is really dirty, but here are a couple quick outdoor photos.

6-17-2014

Close up of the bulge with these 235's on 8" wheels:

2011 WRX Wheels - 17x8" +53
Federal 595 RS-R Tires - 235/45R17
OEM 04 STI Springs/Shocks

6-18-2014

Here are some more photos of the car:

Here are some results from the tuning last night:

It made just over 450WHP @ 26psi on E85. Spools pretty late, but top end feels strong and boost holds well.

Comparison to the last time:

Differences: Before -> After

• Turbo Compressor: 53mm Inducer -> 54mm Inducer
• Intercooler: GrimmSpeed TMIC -> TurboXS FMIC
• Blow Off Valve: Stock BPV Crushed -> TurboXS RFL BOV
• Uppipe: GrimmSpeed Uppipe -> GrimmSpeed EWG Uppipe
• Wastegate: Internal Wastegate -> TurboSmart 40mm
• Outside Temperature: 30-40F -> 70-80F

The powerband does feel quite different. What is seen on the plot can be felt on the road. It really gets into power around 5k. This is really pretty late, but the power comes on strong and feels good out to redline. Once in the power it feels good, but it takes a bit to get there. 

Not an ideal powerband for daily/street or autocross, but for occasional driving and drag events it should work great. I am looking forward to seeing what it will do at at the track. I am hoping it will do 11's and trap in the 120's, but I'll be on street tires so we'll see how well it grips.

Here is a quick speedo video:

6-21-2014

First pass of the day yesterday. Hoping to go faster today!

6-21-2014

I doubt they'll be up tonight. Nights are busy...

I have made many passes.....

A few more 11.4's @ 122. Unfortunately none better than that though

Happy to say the car is still in one piece at this point! I hope it stays that way....

6-23-2014

Event: 1/4 Mile at MAPerformance Proving Grounds 2014.1
Location: MN
Ambient Temp: 60-85F
Elevation: ~1200ft
Weather: Sunny and Clear
Tires: 235/45R17 Federal 595 RS-R Tires on Stock 2011 WRX Wheels

Car: 2002 WRX Sedan
Tuner: Nuke @ NF Performance
Transmission: 2012 STI 6 Speed
1/4 Mile ET: 11.42s
1/4 Mile Trap: 122.7mph
60': 1.88s
Target Boost: 26psi
Target AFR: 11's
Fuel: E85

11.42s @ 122.7mph with 1.88s 60'

The car ran great up at BIR. It did an 11.5 the first run on Friday. I did one other 11.5, but I battled with IC pipes popping off and the VSS/LC not working correctly. On Saturday it was trapping a little higher (in the 122's) and it did several 11.4's. I had trouble getting any decent 60' times or I think it could have gone a bit lower.

Overall did about 20 passes over Friday and Saturday. I was launching at 6k and did an 8k launch (can be seen in the video) when the VSS/LC was acting up. From what I could tell I had some of the lowest times in the SA (stock appearing) class. On Sunday I went to do a test run and snapped my rear driver's axle on the first pass.

I had brought to spare rear axles, but I had already given one to someone else who broke an axle, so I only had one left. I swapped it but decided not to run anymore because I had to drive it 2 hours back home. Overall I had a great time and the car was a blast! I think it felt great for how it was set up and I was happy with the power it was making.

Here are a couple more videos from the track: