Andrew's 818S - LYTW8

[Aero STI]

Those are 14-15 Hyundai Tucson Headlights.

[Ajzride]

Personally I prefer the smaller Yamaha lights, but everyone will differ I suppose.

[lance corsi]

It looks like it's sticking out too far. Will it pull in at speed?

[Mitch Wright]

Looks really aggressive, I like it.

[Jake From State Farm]

2007-2008 Yamaha R1 Headlights.

Have you checked the beam pattern with those mocked up? I had a pair of R1’s from that generation and it felt like a fairly narrow light spread. It was fine for a bike with HIDs installed but may leave you underwhelmed in a car. I’m sure they would look sharp in an 818 though!

[Aero STI]

Have you checked the beam pattern with those mocked up? I had a pair of R1’s from that generation and it felt like a fairly narrow light spread. It was fine for a bike with HIDs installed but may leave you underwhelmed in a car. I’m sure they would look sharp in an 818 though!

The beam pattern seemed good. And fairly bright with 55W halogen bulbs. I plan to throw in some high wattage HIDs.

[Jake From State Farm]

Good call. 55W HIDs will make a huge difference. The halogen headlights were the first to go after the usual upgrades (levers, frame sliders, etc).

[Aero STI]

Roughing in the new R1 headlights...

https://i.imgur.com/TxG1wA8h.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/DUrIQTAh.jpg

[lance corsi]

I like it! I was wondering what a sugar-scoop headlight bucket would look like on these cars, kinda like the Datsun 240Z.

[Aero STI]

Headlight modification is nearly complete. Today I applied the first coats of slick sand.

https://i.imgur.com/os5Y4vOh.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/Qz4aLBah.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wXZOfkWh.jpg

[Ajzride]

Such a huge improvement, great work.

[aquillen]

Has a 'vicious' look to it. Cool!

[Jetfuel]

Wicked......
One thing....if it’s going to be registered they may probably want some kind of yellow side marker since the lights are encased and not visible from the side....don’t bring it up tho...
Very nice work

[Ajzride]

Really making me re-think my headlight choice.

[Aero STI]

Not for the faint of heart, so I appreciate the positive feedback.


Wicked......
One thing....if it’s going to be registered they may probably want some kind of yellow side marker since the lights are encased and not visible from the side....don’t bring it up tho...
Very nice work

Luckily it's already registered, I've had it on the road since 2015.

[Aero STI]

I started blocking the front quarters and body working the windshield surround. The quarters are turning out super nice.

https://i.imgur.com/hmVNpGQh.jpg

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[Aero STI]

I've been making slow and steady progress on the 818. Now I've got all winter to wrap up the remaining bodywork modifications, then possibly change paint colors.

I'm extending the windshield frame to meet right up to the Subaru dashboard.
https://i.imgur.com/ySx7CYdh.jpg

My friend and I upgraded our side by sides at the end of summer. I've been modifying mine and it's at 205 WHP, not bad considering it weighs 1900lbs, similar to the 818. Unfortunately, dune trips and fab work on the Can Am took away from 818 time.

https://i.imgur.com/XCarOLsh.jpg

Here's the 3" exhaust I made.

https://i.imgur.com/OR0Dns0h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/aVW5xQgh.jpg

[Kurk818]

Any updates?

[longislandwrx]

Any updates?

what he said!

[Aero STI]

It's taken me some time to get back after the 818 project. My business took off and other hobbies took priority.

I had the low mount UEL turbo setup dyno'd. It came out around 500 whp with really quick spool.

Then, I had an engine fire with my JDM swapped 9-2x and it really turned me off to anything with Subaru engines.

https://i.imgur.com/cN4OW1A.jpg

So, I ditched the EJ255 in the 818. I've been accumulating parts for some time and I started to mock up my K24 last week.

https://i.imgur.com/BdOSoGO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/gCtUMTB.jpg

[Aero STI]

I didn't care for the entry/exit limitations of the 818. I have dihedral syncro-helix door hinges that I made. I will be installing those along the way.

https://i.imgur.com/ZCsCad7.mp4

https://i.imgur.com/ZCsCad7.mp4

[Hobby Racer]

... So, I ditched the EJ255 in the 818. I've been accumulating parts for some time and I started to mock up my K24 last week.


Nice to see another K24 swap! You me and Retro Racing are the only one's I know of so far.

[Ajzride]

Interesting hinge.

[Hobby Racer]

... So, I ditched the EJ255 in the 818. I've been accumulating parts for some time and I started to mock up my K24 last week.



So it looks like you went with the zero degree angle adapter. Did you get it from SubaruGears or Kennedy?

[lance corsi]

Glad to see you’re still out there! Door hinges look good.

[Aero STI]

So it looks like you went with the zero degree angle adapter. Did you get it from SubaruGears or Kennedy?

I went zero degree from SubaruGears. I had to get the flywheel modified to accept the Honda flywheel bolts. They screwed up and made the counterbores too small.

I've got the AT Power dry sump kit, so I saw no need to keep the engine angled.

[Aero STI]

Interesting hinge.

Stolen from Koenigsegg

[Aero STI]

Glad to see you’re still out there! Door hinges look good.

Still alive, but the 818 is low priority.

[Aero STI]

Nice to see another K24 swap! You me and Retro Racing are the only one's I know of so far.

Yes sir! I'm looking forward to the K24 power.

[mcamera]

I'm excited to see this K24 swap! I'm afraid to track my 818 due to all the Subaru engine failures I've seen online.

[Dave 53]

I'm excited to see this K24 swap! I'm afraid to track my 818 due to all the Subaru engine failures I've seen online.

How many Subaru's (or 818's) have you seen on-line going to a track having a blast? Failures aren't from going to the track. They're from crappy 400hp builds, not paying attention to temperatures, etc. Admittedly, I blew out 3rd gear with about 290hp. Take any car on track and you're gonna find the weak spots. I've got 16 track days on my 818 and I feel like only now I've got it pretty much sorted out... until the next thing. I certainly am not giving up on Subaru and over this build process I'm learning to make it reliable as many many quality WRX track cars have also done.

Donut Media bashed Subaru's in their WRX HiLow series. Flatirons Syndicate podcast has a great retort / explanation. My 4 seconds of internet fame, sort of... In the last bit of the Donut Media WRX HiLow Finale with the Hi car and fastest driver at Sonoma Raceway, that's me in my 818 he's chasing (he wasn't catching me).

Don't be afraid to get your car on track! You don't have to flog the **** out of it and brake **** (like I do). My advice: Safety first. Use a 3 point seatbelt system if you have the FFR OEM 818C/S roll bar. 4 point is ridiculous unsafe and a 5/6 point isn't safe with a non-broomstick rollbar. Use only the best oil (I use Motul Sport 5-40). Particularly if it's a really hot day, keep an eye on oil temperature. Make sure you have some meat on the brake pads. Have fun!!!

[mcamera]

I know tracking any car will highlight its weaknesses, it just seems like the EJ's are more difficult to make reliable. I've seen it done, but it's more challenging. If the Donut guys had bought a couple 15yr old Civic Si's, I doubt they would have gone through 5 motors like they did with their WRX's. Maybe they didn't add the proper supporting mods to their WRX's, but that's just it, they're temperamental. They've turbo'd 350Z's, Miata's, engine swapped junkyard v8's and none of them have failed. It's a small focus group but one that I think is realistic. Average car guys. It's also interesting that several guys on here have switched from an EJ to a Honda K motor. I believe it's for reliability but could be wrong. I'll have to look for you on the video!

I have a 3pt already so that's a good start!

[Aero STI]

Working on the engine mounts. I got an arcdroid so I’m having a lot of fun making these.

https://i.imgur.com/lnOyOJo.jpg

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[Hobby Racer]

I'm stealing some of your ideas for my motor mounts ;)

[lance corsi]

Andrew, hope everything is well. I should finish my 818 this year. Most of the work is complete, putting the fine points on everything before paint. Looking forward to coming back to Michigan for a rendezvous with you.

[Ajzride]

I didn't care for the entry/exit limitations of the 818. I have dihedral syncro-helix door hinges that I made. I will be installing those along the way.


https://i.imgur.com/ZCsCad7.mp4


Did you ever finish and install these? Super interesting, I forgot to follow up on them last year.