xluben's FogTurbo Bugeye

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I never got a copy of the plot from the final 40psi tune on the dyno so I pulled a quick log and plotted it in Virtual Dyno. The actual Dynojet was showing 75X WHP and the Virtual Dyno is a little higher, but temps were cooler when I did the VD log.

Powerband has nothing up to 4,000rpm and then goes from 250WHP to 700WHP between 4k and 5k. Then it is above 700WHP until almost 8k. This is in 4th gear so spool looks much better than the other plot I posted from the dyno (834WHP) because it was in 3rd gear.

10-4-2015

I went out yesterday and tried making some passes on the Hoosier slicks. Air temps were around 40°F. First pass was spinning 1st, 2nd, and then started going sideways in 3rd so I let out. Second pass spun hard through 1st, but I stayed in it and ran a 10.0 @ 148mph.

Lines were extremely long (last weekend before they close for the year) so I ended up having the leave after that. Disappointing that I could improve on my personal best, but I'm happy that I was able to drive the car to the track and back home again without breaking anything.

11-16-2015

I took my Slipstream's and Mickey Thompson's off over the weekend. I cleaned them up and they still look like new.

I have the stock WRX wheels and Blizzak's on the car now. I don't think I'll drive it much in the winter, but I might take it out occasionally if it's nice out.

I also picked up some RS 6 spoke wheels a while back and I cleaned them up. They have curb rash but otherwise look pretty good. I am considering selling the Slipstream's and then putting some drag radials onto the RS wheels for next summer.

11-19-2015

Photoshop of what my car might look like with the RS 6-Spoke wheels.

This is the plan for my street setup next summer. Along with Mickey Thompson's new S/S drag radial.

11-20-2015

Running on the stock wheels and snow tires now. Getting cold in MN. Snowed most of the day yesterday, but none of it stuck.

11-21-2015

A few shots from today after work.

11-24-2015

Quick nighttime shot.

11-28-2015

I took some rig shots the other day. Unfortunate parking garage lighting because I just don't have time during the day.

I bought a 77"W x 72"T x 24"D heavy duty shelf from Menards yesterday for $100. It can hold 12 of the Home Depot totes plus a few more small things. I also did a little bit of other reorganizing and cleaning in my garage and freed up quite a bit of floor space. Best part about the new shelf is that I no longer have to unstack 5+ totes to get to anything.

12-3-2015

Decided to do a cage. Looking forward to getting it in and hopefully being able to do more than 1-2 passes at a time before getting booted.

12-6-2015

Kirkey seat arrived today. The cover and brackets are still in transit.

My daughters decided to try it out. Haha.

12-8-2015

I got the cover on. Still need mounting brackets before installing anything.

All the white, dandruff-looking stuff is from the shipping foam. I need a lint roller or something...

Yep, no need to waste money on something that isn't needed. The stock WRX brakes will fit with some 15" wheels so that's an added benefit for drag.

The only other setup I would consider is the Willwood drag brakes, but they have waaay less heat capacity and are not really recommended for the street.