***Updated to include 5 pictures, per the new rules***
My 2005 WRX Wagon met it's untimely demise in December 2008 and I was lucky enough to score a great deal on a new 2008 WRX STI. I planned to leave it stock, but that didn't last very long. I've been slowly modding it over the past 3 years, doing the majority of work either myself or with the help of fellow MAICers. For me, half the fun is the wrenching, but when I've gotten stuck or overwhelmed Mach V has always been there to help me out and finish the job.
I've gone through various sets of wheels (5), exhausts, intakes, and seats. But I'm kinda picky and I usually end up with something close to stock.
It's my daily driver so I've tried to create something that I can live with 7 days a week, but will also do well at my local autocross events.
Here's the mod list (with links to
my Member's Gallery Thread):
Engine:
- WVE15 Recall ECU Reflash
- Cobb Stage 1 93 octane v301
- Perrin catback exhaust (only axleback currently installed)
Drivetrain:
- Kartboy pitch stop |
Post # 246
- Whiteline rear diff bushing inserts |
Post # 248
- Kartboy rear subframe bushing inserts |
Post # 262
Suspension/Bracing:
- RCE Regular Guy Springs (320 F / 320 R lbs) |
Post #138
- Performance Alignment |
Post #141,
Post #409
- Whiteline 22mm adjustable REAR sway bar (BSR49XZ) w/ braces (KBR15) |
Post #40
- Whiteline 22mm adjustable FRONT sway bar (BSF39Z) |
Post #41
- Kartboy front end links |
Post #192
- Kartboy rear end links |
Post #195
- Whiteline front lower chassis brace (KSB723) |
Post # 326
- Whiteline front strut tower bar (KSB568) |
Post # 326
Brakes:
- Stock Brembo rotors (second set)
- Hawk HPS pads (front and rear)
- ATE Superblue fluid
Wheels and Tires:
- 2005 Gold STI BBS (17x8) wrapped in Michelin Pilot Aplin PA3s 225/50/R17 ... (winter/DD setup)
- TR MT1 18x8.5 wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sports 245/40/18 (summer/DD setup)
Interior:
- SPT Boost Gauge |
Post #173
- OEM trunk rubber cargo mat (black)
Exterior:
- track decals (2" track outlines of
Nurburgring, Summit Point Raceway - Shenandoah Circuit) |
Post # 35
- OEM STI Sport Grille (spark silver metallic)
- JNA lip
Roof Rack:
- OEM Subaru Crossbar kit with locks
- Thule 517 Peloton fork mount bike rack (with custom mounting) x 2 |
Post #234
- Subaru ski rack and mounts (Yakima Buttondown 6)
- Thule 593 wheel-on wheel holder
- Thule SportRack ABR622 Nomad fork mount bike rack
- Thule 6 pack lock kit (locks in the crossbars and fork mounts)
Random Bling:
- SPT Oil Cap |
Post # 255
- SPT Battery Tie Down |
Post # 255
Waiting to install:
- RCE Bilstein Cup Sport shocks
Gone but not forgotten:
- 5Zigen fn01r-c 17x9 +43 wrapped in RE10Rs 245/45/17 ... (autocross setup)
- 2008 Silver STi 5 spoke wheels (18x8.5) wrapped in Dunlop SP600s 245/40/18 ... (stockers)
- AEM Intake (21-478WR)
- Cobb Stage 1 93 Oct v1.06a
- SPT catback
- 2005 Hemi Orange BBS (17x8) wrapped in RE10Rs 245/45/17 ... (summer setup)
- Sparco Torino II seat |
Post #53
- Sparco driver's side seat base |
Post #53
- Painted Tails |
Post # 101