Some new pix of my STI

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08-28-2006, 02:36 AM

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Some new pix of my STI

Mods so far:

Eibach Pro-Kit springs
K&N Typhoon Intake
COBB AccessPORT tuner
Factory Fog Light Kit
"DARK" 20% tint
BlueBatmobile Overlays
Debadged
Red 13" StopTech BBK should be on next week
COBB Turbo Back Exhaust should be here by the end of September

Here's some stock pix for comparison:

08-28-2006, 02:41 AM

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hOLY ____ broo!! that car is a beast my boy has a WRX, i cant even imagine what this baby will doo

08-28-2006, 02:44 AM

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looks great dropped.

08-28-2006, 02:46 AM

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The intake and tuning made for a nice bump but the full turbo back should really help. Im told I will be seeing 300+ HP to the wheels after its installed (that should be good for mid 12s in the 1/4 which Ill probably never end up doing)

08-28-2006, 04:03 AM

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I think, it'd be sick if you swapped the trunk lid for a stock imprezza lid. to eliminate the wing. I've seen maybe 1 sti like that, and it's sick.

08-28-2006, 04:05 AM

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A lot of people are going wingless or with low profile wings, but Im gonna stick with the wing. Im proud to have the STi and I dont want any doubt in anyones mind about what it is

08-28-2006, 04:07 AM

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add a full exhaust to that animal, looks good so far

08-28-2006, 04:08 AM

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great car
love the tint you did on the taillights
they look hideous stock

08-28-2006, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Bird

add a full exhaust to that animal, looks good so far

Its on order but about a month away due to backorder..COBB turboback with hi-flow catted downpipe:

http://cobbtuning.com/sti/power-i.html#catback

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love the tint you did on the taillights
they look hideous stock

Agreed...I had those on within a week of getting the car. The only other option is going with 05 tails

08-28-2006, 04:16 AM

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any pics of the intake?
or under the hood

08-28-2006, 04:24 AM

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Not right now, but I will take some and post them up

It pretty much looks like this except for the short ram intake with the crinkle red finish

08-28-2006, 05:29 AM

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have you thought about changing to a FMIC?

08-28-2006, 05:31 AM

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Without a bigger turbo a FMIC will only mean more lag. With the stock setup I have plenty of cooling, especially with the factory intercooler water sprayer.

08-28-2006, 05:35 AM

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what? you don't want a bigger turbo?! :p

08-28-2006, 05:54 AM

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Not for a while...after the exhaust and tuning I'll have 300+ WHP which is more than enough for tracking the car. Suspension and brakes are my main focus since thats how you get around a track quickly.

08-28-2006, 01:03 PM

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^^ I agree with you. Those are the first 2 things I would touch if I had a car like the STi.

Have you thought about ever getting some sway bars too?

08-28-2006, 03:09 PM

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Absolutely...will be getting those as well...Im thinking Hotchkis

08-28-2006, 05:08 PM

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yeah Hotchkis has some nice suspension products for the WRX. http://www.hopupracing.com/hofrrepeswba.html

08-28-2006, 06:58 PM

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Looks real mean and clean with the debadged look, love it! Yeah don't listen to the "swap-trunks-for-wingless-look" hype. It's funny how many Sti owners want they cars to look like WRX's and the WRX owners want their cars to look like STi's. Anyhow, like you said, I'd want everyone to know what it is when it's coming at ya.