05 black blobeye ppp
I don't feel like this is a project, just little mods to make it my own - so i thought i'd stick this thread in here :)
Got the car March this year. 2005 black blobeye with the Prodrive performance pack. Day I got it http://i.imgur.com/nr7fgey.jpg After a good clean http://i.imgur.com/eaoVGqR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5l2ePGC.jpg Mud & dust http://i.imgur.com/72XIxWC.jpg Blackened headlights, no splitter at this point - I had to remove it for the mud http://i.imgur.com/d6nvv3G.jpg Recently fitted a gauge pod, only got a clock in it at the moment, boost gauge in the post. This may not be the best way, but it worked for me... This is where I took the power from for the gauges, it's the plug for the clock - Top to bottom: 12v Earth Lights on Ignition on http://i.imgur.com/RIaNtO1.jpg Soldered additional wire on the end of the Prosport plug, firstly to add strength and secondly to make sure the scotch locks got a good contact. Shrink wrap to keep tidy and protect - http://i.imgur.com/aHDAA0o.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ZITZDDj.jpg In theory, you should be able to connect one of the cables to the lights cable on the clock plug, but it wouldn't work for me. So I used the cig lighter instead. Green wire is the one I needed. http://i.imgur.com/rpKW4Ga.jpg After I had connected the rest of the wires to the plug using scotch locks, I covered in corresponding tape so it's easier to identify which is which in the future. You can also see in the background where I extended the cables for the alarm LED - my LED is broken though, so I need a new one. http://i.imgur.com/IPoi1IK.jpg This is it so far, just a clock haha :) Ignition on, lights off http://i.imgur.com/x2Q6UZy.jpg Ignition on, lights on http://i.imgur.com/G8j2TtZ.jpg Next gauge is a boost gauge, not sure what to use as the third yet so I ordered a 52mm blank. Plans - Tint the windows Different wheels, in black STI dial cluster Refit a splitter Impreza car mats New mud guards STI bonnet scoop & intercooler Fit Hella horns Thanks! Foz |
Nice work :)
Either oil temp or oil pressure for the other one. |
Looking good & always helpful to have a detailed record of your work :)
... just don't cut the red one :-D |
Thanks guys :)
Yeah I'm thinking an oil temp gauge would be best, already have the stock oil pressure - regardless it's very bad times if the pressure drops. Replacement splitter arrived and fitted today - http://i.imgur.com/0Zrh1dt.jpg |
Looks very nice
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Soooooo much better with a splitter.
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Where's the mud and dirt photo taken, looks military?
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I go every year :) Was good fun driving around in the mud haha |
Made some more progress with gauges this evening, took much longer than I thought it would.
However, now I have a Prosport clock and a Motor Meter boost gauge - exactly the same style just a different logo. Somewhat annoying, as the gauges don't match now (just the logo) so I'll have to fix that next pay day. I located the boost sensor behind the glove box. There was a spare bolt at the top and I had some nuts laying around. Boost pipe goes through the grommet to the rear of the glove box. Not pictured, but tied all the pipe and cables back to keep them out the way. Also a cable comes out of the top of this into the back of the gauge. http://i.imgur.com/73Hvyyb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/EielXZa.jpg Here is where I put the t-piece. Only concern is that it's plastic, and it gets quite hot so it could melt. I might have to look at getting a metal one to replace it. Couldn't really hide it away, as the pipe to the DV was tight as it was. http://i.imgur.com/2gOFnZg.jpg As mentioned in the previous post, I broke my old LED. Bought a new one off eBay, drilled a hole in my pod and glued it in. I decided not to use a bezel around the LED as I think it looks much neater and less obvious (When LED is off). Rear http://i.imgur.com/o4yFmXT.jpg Front http://i.imgur.com/Yp85wDl.jpg As with all the cables, I made them so that I can remove the lot if I need to. These are for the LED. Later wrapped in insulation tape. http://i.imgur.com/BCZiw9U.jpg Random picture of rear of the pod http://i.imgur.com/8Js8DfU.jpg Got a 52mm blank to match the dials until I get a third. Can barely see the LED :) You can see the different logos here... http://i.imgur.com/mdqWGHB.jpg Night shots http://i.imgur.com/Xiaqq9K.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0EyYf4t.jpg Also out of curiosity, what boost should I be getting on a PPP WRX? According to the gauge i'm hitting 20PSI - is that normal/right? Thanks, Foz |
Looking good, one more to go :ok:
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theres a set of red defi sti clocks on scoobynet atm - think theyre £400 though which is a lot of dosh - one of mattyb posts iirc
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Looks awesome in black. Another PPP 05, will keep my eyes open for you in and around the Medway Delta :10:
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Fitted the Hella Supertones this evening.
Didn't take many pictures of the progress. Had to make a few wires up.
Live with fuse - http://i.imgur.com/L1fpIne.jpg Earth for relay and horns - http://i.imgur.com/HtInRoC.jpg Relay with just live (left) and earth (right) connected. I located this in a free hole above the near side headlight - http://i.imgur.com/Mr9hyLQ.jpg Relay all connected, not very clear but the top is the original horn connector, and bottom is to the horns - http://i.imgur.com/bKE8j8F.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jd5xOJe.jpg Bolted in and connected up. Used some extra washers to space them back a bit so that they didn't hit the grill. Wires tidied up since pictures too! - http://i.imgur.com/7pedCJA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4dUY5Tl.jpg Final product - They're incredibly loud! http://i.imgur.com/zJt7J2v.jpg However I did knock over my box of connectors :doubledown: http://i.imgur.com/gu5a3rJ.jpg Thanks! Foz |
those hellas just look so cool especially on a black scoob - id fit them just for aesthetics ! nice :-)
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Rear brakes needed replacing, so I bought discs and pads for front and rear from godspeed - quick delivery and well packed. No complaints there!
Only replaced the rear brakes for now, waiting on a fitting kit for the fronts. Old Vs New http://i.imgur.com/3cGzEGE.jpg Rear fitted http://i.imgur.com/GmPuR0r.jpg Fitted an STI scoop http://i.imgur.com/CESYl8O.jpg Also I wanted to be able to control when my gauges change colour. I got a 3 way switch. Off for white, one way for red, and the other way for "auto" - which works off the lights - Lights off = white, lights on = red. Need to find some way to secure the switch nicely, might cut down a piece of plastic to fit in place of the ash tray. http://i.imgur.com/Qmz19pm.jpg Thanks Foz |
Cool, some nice mods there.:doubleup:
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Couple bits done this weekend.
Fitted the front discs/pads. http://i.imgur.com/o9hXGj2.jpg Need to repaint my calipers sometime soon. http://i.imgur.com/qUUtsLU.jpg Also found that I need a new drop link. http://i.imgur.com/N5p9Heg.jpg Made up a little plastic plate for my switch, and for any future switches. http://i.imgur.com/F4A9jgs.jpg Also washed and polished but didn't take pics, not sure why. |
good progress made :five:
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A nice bit of work there :doubleup:
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Couple bits done recently.
Wired in USB power for my phone, fitted a permanent mount etc. (no pics) Bought a snow foam lance - Great fun! http://i.imgur.com/F8XeMWZ.jpg I've removed the orange plastic from my headlights and replaced the indicator bulbs with chrome ones - I think the front end looks loads better. http://i.imgur.com/ki8743u.jpg Really want a new set of wheels. |
much better without the orange bits in the lights :)
Good progress! :) |
Very nice. Car is looking really good. :doubleup:
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Awesome :-)
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Looking good, detango definately helps :ok:
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Looks stunning. Which lance did you go for?
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Great project there mate, keep the updates coming.. Love the car bud
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Lance looks like a bargain ;)
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Bought some new floor mats, no pictures though - much nicer than the generic ones it had before.
Had the windows tinted today - http://i.imgur.com/bwuvzcg.jpg http://i.imgur.com/FxzZsPJ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YZYqmTw.jpg http://i.imgur.com/DoGN3DT.jpg |
Finally bought 2 more gauges for my pod, Oil temp and Oil pressure.
So now I have Oil temp, Oil pressure and Boost. http://i.imgur.com/E1wBsw5.jpg Also got some new wheels! Was looking for Rotas but these came up and they were a bargain. 18x8 - looks loads better. Needs to be a bit lower now though. http://i.imgur.com/pVkLrTS.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0NLN0ED.jpg |
Looking good :nod:
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Some nice mods there, looks really nice.
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Wow, nice job on the gauges. I'm scared of wiring!
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Very nice.
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