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04-03-2013, 01:02 AM | #1 |
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Location: Tigard, Oregon
Vehicle:2008 FSXT DGM |
OR: 2005 RSTI --- FULL RS to STI CONVERSION --- NEW PICS (Post #73)
I hate to do this, but its time to sell the garage queen and move on. To call this just "a swap" would be an injustice...
The shell and frame of this car began life as a 2005 2.5RS in the color Platinum Silver Metallic. It is accident-free and I have the clean, clear title in hand. Everything else; the entire drivetrain, steering, suspension, cooling system, brakes, harnesses, ecu, dash, etc. etc. came from a 2005 California STI with only 16,506 miles on the odo. I have the title from it too. The RSTI now has 49,844 miles, though that will probably increase a bit since I plan to drive it any time the sun shines and I have the chance before it sells, cuz I know I'm going to miss it dearly when its gone. While it does have the nicks and scratches of an eight year old car, it has been meticulously maintained; washed, clay-barred & waxed routinely and is virtually rust-free. Though the motor is pretty much stock, I have made a number of small modifications to the RSTI that I think make it better than the oem STI, both cosmetically and mechanically. Here is the list, covering the oem highlights and all of the mods that I can remember right now: Engine: 2005 STI 2.5L w/ Stock 6 spd Transmission with 49,8xx Miles Group-N Motor, Transmission, & Pitch Stop Mounts Redline fluids in Tranny & Differentials Fresh Full-synthetic Oil every 3,000 miles since purchased Suspension: Feal Custom Re-valved oem STI Struts w/ Shortened Bumpstops and Zerk Fittings (20% firmer than stock & easy to re-grease) Swift Springs (Approx. 1" lower than stock) Group-N Front & Rear Strut Mounts (Top Hats) Spec RA-R Lateral Links w/ Pillowball Bushings New oem rear Swaybar Mounts & Bushings March 23, 2013 Professional Alignment done April 3, 2013 Brakes: STI oem Brembo Calipers & Rotors (turned once, when new pads were installed) Hawk HPS Brake Pads (used approx. 12k miles) Goodrich Stainless Brake Lines Wheels & Tires: OEM BBS 17x8 Wheels Brand new Nitto "Motivo" UHP All-Season Tires in 225/45-17 Subaru Locking Lugnuts & Key Exterior: 05+ STI Rear Bumper & Fender Arches 05 STI Hood, Scoop, & Splitter STI Headlights w/ Levelers STI Ltd. Roof Wing (oem) STI Ltd. Trunk Lip (oem) STI Ltd. Style Urethane Front Lower Lip (JNA Performance) PSM painted WRX Sideskirts (because I prefer them to the STI skirts) Badgeless Grille (Professionally modified & painted by Artistic Auto Body who also did the paint matching on the above parts) De-badged Trunk Lid Interior: STI Ltd. Dash and Center Console with Production Number Badge (#052/800) STI Ltd. Heated Cloth Front Seats WRX Ltd. Black Carpet over Dynamat (sound deadening material) WRX Black Door Cards Wrx Black Rear Seat w/Pass-through Custom Micro-Suede Headliner STI Embroidered Black Carpet Floor Mats STI Auto-dimming Rearview Mirror 2010 STI Steering Wheel w/red stitching & with fully functional Onboard Controls (stereo & cruise control) Kenwood DDX516 Touch Screen Double-Din Head Unit USB & Ipod Connectivity (Ipod & USB connector in Glovebox) Bluetooth Module w/ Microphone Infinity Kappa Component Front & Rear Speakers Under-seat mounted Subwoofer The bottom line.... You can buy this STI at Lexus of Portland for $26,000> http://www.lexusofportland.com/Vehic...-OR/1940632453 -OR- You can buy mine FOR $18,500 Oh.... I almost forgot... Ask me about the cost of car insurance for this car versus the oem STI! (wink wink) -Doug- Last edited by rugbugboy; Today at 11:44 PM. Last edited by rugbugboy; 05-20-2013 at 06:52 PM. |
04-05-2013, 09:55 AM | #10 |
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Location: St.paul
Vehicle:2006 STi Black |
I like the idea of having a STi and pay only RS insurance..I bet it's $200-$300 cheaper for insurances..wish it had a sunroof though..how much does it weigh? I know it's alot lighter then a STi
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04-05-2013, 10:14 AM | #11 | |
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Location: Olathe, KS
Vehicle:1999 Impreza 2.5 RS STM |
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Very clean swap, though. Looks better than most STI's I see. |
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04-05-2013, 12:41 PM | #12 | |
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Location: Tigard, Oregon
Vehicle:2008 FSXT DGM |
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Some insurance companies will allow you to have an appraisal done, documenting all of the ways the value of the car has been increased and will write the policy accordingly, but that would force the insurance premiums back up. Its a risk versus reward equation. For anyone who could not afford to buy an oem STI (since this car would sell for as much as an additional $5,000-$6,000 if it were an oem STI) or for someone who can't afford STI insurance premiums (like me) this may be the only way they can afford to get into a car of this stature. If you save $5,000 going in and $1,000-$2,000 per year thereafter, and if you are fortunate enough to avoid a serious accident (like me, knock on wood) this car is a big win, since the only way most folks will know its not an oem STI is if you tell them. Last edited by rugbugboy; 04-05-2013 at 01:06 PM. |
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04-05-2013, 12:47 PM | #13 |
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Location: Tigard, Oregon
Vehicle:2008 FSXT DGM |
I don't think my car is appreciably lighter than an oem STI, since it has the same frame and body (for the most part) and everything else came from an actual STI. The older RS body style weighed less than the 02-07 body style so those swaps ARE lighter.
Last edited by rugbugboy; 04-05-2013 at 01:02 PM. |
04-06-2013, 11:46 PM | #18 |
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Location: Salem, oregon
Vehicle:2007 Legacy spec b Grey |
I personally know the owner of this car and it is CLEAN!!he was very obsessed with her and took awesome care and only treated her with the best of everything. Super clean very fast ride that handled like it was on rails. I've known him the whole time he owner the car and the biggest issue was a bad battery. Someone will be getting an amazing car with an awesome exhaust note. GLWS!! Ps, you never let me drive her like you said I could. Hah!
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04-09-2013, 12:22 AM | #22 |
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Six days.... 2600 views (local & national posts).... and two offers; both a bit low. so tonight I posted the RSTI up on Portland CL:
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/3731947502.html Thanks for all the interest and compliments; muchly appreciated! Last edited by rugbugboy; 04-09-2013 at 12:30 AM. |
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