- Project STI -

[Dr. Kustom]

Another 2.4 AWD project from me. This time I start with the blue Subaru Impreza WRX STI body. Also got a few goodies for the chassis. Here's the parts list.

-Kyosho blue and grey Chassis with Gold Terminals
-Kyosho MZW37-30 Mini-Z Radial Tire #30
-Kyosho Locking Wheel Nuts - Blue
-Mini-Z AWD Shielded Bearing Set
-Atomic Carbon Central Shaft with Pinion 94mm
-Atomic Aluminum Motor Gear 15 Tooth
-Atomic Aluminum Rear Gear Case Set Vers. II
-Atomic Aluminum Rear Tie Rod 0°
-Atomic Aluminum Front Tie Rod 0°
-Atomic Aluminum Universal Swing Shaft Axle Set

Here's the pics.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0167.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0168.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0169.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0171.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0172.jpg

[jabari]

Looks like it's going to be a great project.

I'm going to have to keep my eyes on this one.

[Donziikid]

Beautiful color on that shell. Make sure to give us as good of chassis pictures as you have body. ;)

Cheers,
Kyle.

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks guys! I have just finished the rear end of the chassis, going to start working on the main chassis now, more update coming soon.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0174.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0175.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0176-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0177.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0180.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0181-2.jpg

[rcxmoddagger]

sexy sexy. i love the color of the body. looks great so far.

[Dr. Kustom]

sexy sexy. i love the color of the body. looks great so far.
Thanks.


I have finished the build last night, but just didn't have time to post it.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0182-4.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0183-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0184-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0185-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0186-2.jpg
More pics coming later.

[tayyab]

Nice man. That blue is just dazzling. :nod:
Clean chassis as well. You take great pics BTW. :D

Later, T.I.M

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks tayyab. The chassis is done, got a set of spare R1 batteries, so I put them on the chassis. Here's a few pics of the finished chassis. Since I have the performance, now I am moving on to the exterior look. Started working on a lip for the front bumper. Sorry, the car is a bit dirty, it needed a car wash.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0138.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0139.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0140.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0141-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0142.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0143-2.jpg

Update: Painted the lip flat blac, waiting for it to dry. Also installed head and tailights to the STi.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0148.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0151.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0156.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0157-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0152.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0164.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0154.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0163.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0160.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0158.jpg
Comments are welcome. :)

[FloydfanYodaman]

beautiful...wish that was my 1:1...very envious...you do great work

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks FloyfanYodaman. Just got the front lip mounted back on the chassis and added a rear air diffuser. Let me know what ya think.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0167-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0168-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0170-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0172-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0173-1.jpg

[color0]

Rocks the boat. ;) Lip and diffuser set it off perfectly, not too much but definitely there.

[Dr. Kustom]

Rocks the boat. Lip and diffuser set it off perfectly, not too much but definitely there.

Thanks color0, there isn't much going on on this one, keeping it clean and simple.

Finished the STi, took it out for some outdoor pics today. Hope ya like it.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0178.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0179.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0176-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0177-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0180-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0175-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0183-3.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0182-5.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0181-3.jpg

[rcxmoddagger]

wow, the black lip on the front made a hell of a difference on the look of the car. love it.

[XMDrifter]

that looks so smooth.
great job on that STi

[Donziikid]

Awesome work as always! ;)

Not sure how I feel about that spoiler above the rear window, though..?

Cheers,
Kyle.

[greenday]

wow. seriously good photography skills plus an amazingly detailed car make for some very convincing photos. (first one had me thinking 1:1) That looks great, everything is very cleanly done. Nothing cluttered, the lip and exhaust tip really top off the detail.awesome.

[tayyab]

Very nicely done! Not feeling the spoiler on the rear window....
Maybe if it was black?
Awesome pictures and awesome work as usual. :)

Later, T.I.M

[Dr. Kustom]

Thanks for all the great feedback guys! I personally like the upper spoiler, it really isn't that bad, I will keep it on. Today, I took the STi in my backyard to have some rally fun.
In this first pic, I just wanna show the power of the AWD and the speed of how fast it was going.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0191.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0190-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0185-3.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0189-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0202-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0214-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0215-1.jpg

[Skv012a]

So is this guy ever gonna see any track or gonna rot on a shelf?

[surgeon]

I'm going to be the first to say it, I think it's to subtle. You are capable of better builds, as seen in previous projects, so why stop with mediocrity? It reminds me of those little builds motor mouth talks about on the radioshack site.

Come on, bring the heat. It looks good, but not exceptional, and doesn't stick out that much from an autoscale. You can still go subtle, I am not saying "F&F" it, but try some new tricks. Yellowed headlights, foglamps, splitters, carbon fiber-something to set it off from the pack.

[Azngtboi88]

Looks great man! What did you use to make the front splitter and rear diffusor?

[Dr. Kustom]

I'm going to be the first to say it, I think it's to subtle. You are capable of better builds, as seen in previous projects, so why stop with mediocrity? It reminds me of those little builds motor mouth talks about on the radioshack site.

Come on, bring the heat. It looks good, but not exceptional, and doesn't stick out that much from an autoscale. You can still go subtle, I am not saying "F&F" it, but try some new tricks. Yellowed headlights, foglamps, splitters, carbon fiber-something to set it off from the pack.
Thanks for your input, surgeon. I will be putting more effort on my next project. You won't be disappointed.

Looks great man! What did you use to make the front splitter and rear diffusor?
Thanks, the front lip and the rear air diffuser are made out of styrene sheet.


Took the STi to the car wash.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0220-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0222-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0224-2.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0223-1.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0227.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/Dr_Kustom/Mini-Z%20MA-010/IMGP0231-1.jpg
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