Predatorbird's '04 WDP Progress Thread-8/8/14
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-16-2014)
#682
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-16-2014)
#683
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
Very nice update, Adam. Sorry it has taken me so long to finally look. I wanted to hear the video before replying and I got sidetracked.
How much power did the Stage 1 add? Car sounds pretty good
did the intake make it a lot louder?
And congrats on the tattoo award!
How much power did the Stage 1 add? Car sounds pretty good
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
And congrats on the tattoo award!
![Clap](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/clap.gif)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-16-2014)
#684
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
What are your impressions with stage 1? Sounds absolutely awesome, car is coming along fantastically, Adam. LOVE the exhaust tips, and the wheels. I think that coils will be a no brainer for you, you'll want to tweak height and springs just won't make the cut.
Being part European, I absolutely love this hot hatch.
Being part European, I absolutely love this hot hatch.
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-16-2014)
#685
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
I'll send them your way when I take them ![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
The car went from 256 to 310hp. It really woke up the car and it's a blast to drive. The intake roars when I get on it and the diverter valve sounds sick when I shift.
The car is much more aggressive now. The midrange power improved a lot and it just wants to go. I'm having a hard thinking about suspension right now. A nice set of coils costs anywhere from 1200-3000. I will lower it one day, but it's low on the list of priorities. I've sorta lost my passion for modding and car photography. I'm enjoying just driving it and spending my money on other things in life.
![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
Very nice update, Adam. Sorry it has taken me so long to finally look. I wanted to hear the video before replying and I got sidetracked.
How much power did the Stage 1 add? Car sounds pretty good
did the intake make it a lot louder?
And congrats on the tattoo award!![Clap](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/clap.gif)
How much power did the Stage 1 add? Car sounds pretty good
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
And congrats on the tattoo award!
![Clap](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/clap.gif)
What are your impressions with stage 1? Sounds absolutely awesome, car is coming along fantastically, Adam. LOVE the exhaust tips, and the wheels. I think that coils will be a no brainer for you, you'll want to tweak height and springs just won't make the cut.
Being part European, I absolutely love this hot hatch.
Being part European, I absolutely love this hot hatch.
The following 2 users liked this post by Predatorbird:
rockstar143 (04-17-2014),
Slpr04UA6 (04-17-2014)
#686
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
Ahh man, hitting the responsible stage!!
Keep taking pics though!!
Keep taking pics though!!
#687
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
It happens. I have other things I want to do and don't have enough to mod as well. I'm going to try and meet up with my friend next weekend for photos. He just got the first 2015 STi in FL. I want to check out that beast.
#688
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
Damn, me too!!
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-17-2014)
#689
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
No doubt, man!
Hey, I'm all for saving money and different priorities. Want me to ask your new girlfriend if it would be okay for you to modify your car?
Listen, I'll settle for some H&R Springs...that Audi S5 I borrowed on them wasn't SLAMMED, but had a phenomenal stance and rode very nicely. Go for it!
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-17-2014)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-17-2014)
#691
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
No doubt, man!
Hey, I'm all for saving money and different priorities. Want me to ask your new girlfriend if it would be okay for you to modify your car?
Listen, I'll settle for some H&R Springs...that Audi S5 I borrowed on them wasn't SLAMMED, but had a phenomenal stance and rode very nicely. Go for it!
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/8760061125_8e47341b3e_b.jpg)
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8581604672_a6cefb48b1_b.jpg)
#692
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
That sits pretty nicely!
#693
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
I actually really love the simplicity of those.
I got you, you'll be rubbing more so you're telling yourself you don't want to complicate your life with lowering, it's not because you don't want it done.![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
I feel you...I know another guy going through something similar too.
I got you, you'll be rubbing more so you're telling yourself you don't want to complicate your life with lowering, it's not because you don't want it done.
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
I feel you...I know another guy going through something similar too.
![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
#694
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
I actually really love the simplicity of those.
I got you, you'll be rubbing more so you're telling yourself you don't want to complicate your life with lowering, it's not because you don't want it done.![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
I feel you...I know another guy going through something similar too.![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
I got you, you'll be rubbing more so you're telling yourself you don't want to complicate your life with lowering, it's not because you don't want it done.
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
I feel you...I know another guy going through something similar too.
![rofl](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Here's a comparison of SPM vs H&R springs.
SPM
![](http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p708/coexatr/33f621a4976a922d505fedaedd9ad5e4_zpsd621008a.jpg)
H&R
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/LongviewTx/scott%20r%20w%20springs/IMG_0999.jpg)
Other things in my near future include a downpipe and front mount intercooler. I just need to figure out which one I like better...
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/scottisha/853c3bd5.jpg)
OR
![](http://davanzodesigns.com/neuspeedfmicR.jpg)
#695
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
First one
![Nod](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif)
The following users liked this post:
D's Up (04-21-2014)
#700
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
I like the 1st one too, in black.
The following 3 users liked this post by Predatorbird:
#703
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
Man my TL woulda had you!
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-28-2014)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-28-2014)
#706
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
This is how the car should have been from the factory. The car doesn't require any mods to go Stage 1. It makes you wonder how much it was detuned from the factory... Hopefully I can make it over there soon.
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-28-2014)
The following 2 users liked this post by rockstar143:
Marcelechka (04-29-2014),
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
#709
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
I'll give you for a ride next time I see you... and I'll also take you out in my car too.
The following users liked this post:
Slpr04UA6 (04-28-2014)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
#711
takin care of Business in
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO
Age: 40
Posts: 30,994
Received 4,732 Likes
on
4,064 Posts
![Thud!](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thud.gif)
that video was awesome
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
#712
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Peg it next time!
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
The following 2 users liked this post by rockstar143:
Marcelechka (04-29-2014),
Predatorbird (04-29-2014)
#715
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
Thanks ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
That's just not really my thing to top out a car. I'm content hitting triple digits and then letting off.
This car is definitely peppy. I'm tossing around the idea of getting a downpipe and upgrade my fuel pump to go Stage 2+. It will put the car at 362hp 370tq. I'm just concerned about the long term reliability. I put on a lot of miles and don't want stuff to break on me.
I'll have to try that next. I want to put it over my left shoulder and get the speedo along with the road. I don't think the phone will be a wide enough angle to look good. I'll play around with it and see how it turns out.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
That's just not really my thing to top out a car. I'm content hitting triple digits and then letting off.
I'll have to try that next. I want to put it over my left shoulder and get the speedo along with the road. I don't think the phone will be a wide enough angle to look good. I'll play around with it and see how it turns out.
The following users liked this post:
Marcelechka (04-29-2014)
#716
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
New Update: Decided to trade in my .:R yesterday. It was APR stage 2+ rated at 362hp 370tq and was a blast to drive. The VW community sucked and I had slowly begun to lose interest in the car. After a freak incident that put it down for a month and cost me $2500, I fell OUT of love with the car for good. I was searching all over for a specific car and it turned up at my local dealer. I set up an appointment for the next morning and was able to make a deal on my new car...
2014 Focus ST with ST3 package. It has just under 11K miles, H&R springs, BOV, Green filter, black vinyl roof, and still covered by factory warranty. It has has some sort of boost controller that I'll be removing to get a tune. My local Ford dealer is mod friendly and really great to work with. I'll be ordering a roof rack soon, throwing on wheel spacers, tune, and calling it a day for awhile. I'm not a huge fan of the green accents, but I'll take care of those down the road.
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/533/20412032971_c2e7d111e3_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/489/20217808890_5b47656c31_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/509/20379608216_57b155fc10_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/458/20397258902_fda384c8aa_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/509/19783208584_87f8b0be35_b.jpg)
2014 Focus ST with ST3 package. It has just under 11K miles, H&R springs, BOV, Green filter, black vinyl roof, and still covered by factory warranty. It has has some sort of boost controller that I'll be removing to get a tune. My local Ford dealer is mod friendly and really great to work with. I'll be ordering a roof rack soon, throwing on wheel spacers, tune, and calling it a day for awhile. I'm not a huge fan of the green accents, but I'll take care of those down the road.
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/533/20412032971_c2e7d111e3_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/489/20217808890_5b47656c31_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/509/20379608216_57b155fc10_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/458/20397258902_fda384c8aa_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/509/19783208584_87f8b0be35_b.jpg)
![](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/387/20397258522_22d836d5be_b.jpg)
The following 2 users liked this post by Predatorbird:
MEKO (08-15-2015),
Undying Dreams (08-15-2015)
#717
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
Holy shit...
Get a base with what it's got now, Adam...maybe it already has a tune?
oh and my holy shit should go with a![Ninja](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif)
ignoring your text, I see you figured out flickr![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
Great pictures...glad to see you inspired again. I knew you had an issue with the R, but didn't know the extend of the financial damage to put it back on the road. I don't blame you for dumping it.
@ST3 AND leather recaro with the leather inserts. That's a mature man's car.
and before anyone talks shiet...
in Europe, a hatchback IS an SUV.
Get a base with what it's got now, Adam...maybe it already has a tune?
oh and my holy shit should go with a
![Ninja](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif)
ignoring your text, I see you figured out flickr
![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
Great pictures...glad to see you inspired again. I knew you had an issue with the R, but didn't know the extend of the financial damage to put it back on the road. I don't blame you for dumping it.
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
and before anyone talks shiet...
in Europe, a hatchback IS an SUV.
Last edited by Steven Bell; 08-08-2015 at 04:50 PM. Reason: Merge Posts
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (08-08-2015)
#718
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
Holy shit...
Get a base with what it's got now, Adam...maybe it already has a tune?
oh and my holy shit should go with a![Ninja](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif)
ignoring your text, I see you figured out flickr![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
Great pictures...glad to see you inspired again. I knew you had an issue with the R, but didn't know the extend of the financial damage to put it back on the road. I don't blame you for dumping it.
@ST3 AND leather recaro with the leather inserts. That's a mature man's car.
Get a base with what it's got now, Adam...maybe it already has a tune?
oh and my holy shit should go with a
![Ninja](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif)
ignoring your text, I see you figured out flickr
![:O](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif)
Great pictures...glad to see you inspired again. I knew you had an issue with the R, but didn't know the extend of the financial damage to put it back on the road. I don't blame you for dumping it.
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
The following users liked this post:
rockstar143 (08-08-2015)
The following users liked this post:
Predatorbird (08-08-2015)
#720
Bird is the Word
Thread Starter
I miss it too. I found an 08 KBP Type S, 6spd, 120k miles for sale that I was all set to buy. I got pre-approved for the loan and was ready to drive up to GA to buy it, but the dealer flaked out on me and wouldn't return my calls to finalize a price. That was my sign to just buy something new with low miles and a warranty.