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Old 08-20-2012, 07:36 PM   #1
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This thread will be a journal of the build of my 2006 STI A-line STI (aka STI limited for the guys in the states).

I bought this car brand new in 2006 as I need a 4wd for the snow and always had a passion for Subaru's since I was young: I was glued to the screen watching Colin McRae! I decided to go for the A-line version as I preferred the more subtle look and black interior. I am based in a luxurious Swiss mountain resort and felt like this was the more appropriate choice.

My A line model came with:

Urban gray metallic exterior color
17" Enkei wheels
Black Brembo brakes
Black leather interior with heated seats
Carbon fibre 3 gauge pillar
I/C Spray function
Fog lights
Limited trunk lip

Its pretty much the same as a US limited expect I don't get a sunroof or a v limited lip



While ordering I replaced the trunk lip with a STi wing as I wanted to keep the rally look. I could also switch it up later on.

Here's how it came out when I bought it back in 06!




Some interior pics






As soon as I bought it I wanted to modify it completely! Unfortunately in Switzerland modding is strictly regulated and mostly forbidden. This put a huge stop to my plans of rotated turbo + high power. The engine bay has to look 100% stock and any modification parts added must be approved by TUV. This affects everything, brakes, wheels, suspension, exterior mods, chassis braces, bushings, and in particular engine modifications. This also really limits my choice of brands which will be reflected in the build. I will nevertheless try to sneak in a few things here and there ***9786;

My main plan for the car was to create a more luxurious STi without adding weight and improving the handling and braking to suit the Swiss mountain roads. Handling first and power second.

I wanted to pay particular attention to the exterior to make it look really clean, sleek and subtle. I looked through a lot of builds on IWSTI and NASIOC and knew exactly what I wanted.

The car will still be used as a full daily driver, especially in the winter when it is my ski transporter and snow drifting machine!

I also wanted to pay a lot of attention to the interior to detract from the cheap Japanese feel. This probably goes against most of the builds I have seen and will be reflected later on. I will aim to have one of the best interiors on here.

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Current Mod List:

Black = Installed
Blue = On Order

Powertrain
MadDad Whisper 3" Single Tip Catback
MadDad Metal V2 Catted Downpipe
COBB SF Intake
Chipracing ECUTEK tune with Racerom: flat foot shifting & launch control
GrimmSpeed Turbo Heat Shield


Drivetrain
Group N transmission mount
Turn in Concepts transmission cross member bushings
Turn in Concepts shift linkage bushings
Turn in Concepts 6MT shifter pivot bushing
Kartboy front shifter stay bushing
Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing
Kartboy shifter lever
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers 15mm
Torque solutions driveshaft bushings
Unabomber's Sexy Rear End


Suspension
H&R front swaybar
H&R rear swaybar
H&R springs
Kartboy front endlinks
Kartboy rear endlinks
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit Sport
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
TiC Fender Braces

Cusco Front Power Brace

Brakes
Turn in Concepts Master Brake Cylinder Brace
Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines FR & RR
Ferrodo DS2500 Pads
Motul RBF600 Fluid


Wheels
Summer: Enkei limited 17x8 +53mm w/ RE070's 235

Winter: Enkei limited 17x8 +53mm w/ Toyo's 225
McGard Black STI Lug Nuts
Richbrook Black STI Valve Caps


18x8.5 +48mm Rota SVN Matte Steel Grey with Advan AD08 245/40/18
Ichiba +25mm Wheel Spacer for Stock Enkei's


Interior
Bride Stradia II Japan Edition with JPM Coachworks red stitching
Prova D-Shaped Steering Wheel, Black Alcantara Red Stitching
Prova Yellow Wide-View Rear View Mirror
JPM Coachworks Shift Boot Black Alcantara Red Stitching
JPM Coachworks Brake Boot Black Alcantara Red Stitching
STi glovebox latch
Sullivan Racing Pedals
Carbon fibre A, B & C pillars
Genuine STI Carbon Mirror Shield
Carbon fibre gauge pod
Autosport boost gauge, oil temperature, oil pressure
Interior LEDs for Map and Dome lights
Interior LED for Trunk light
Custom painted black plastic interior trim
COBB Tuning Delrin Shift Knob
STi JDM Leather document holder

STi JDM Side Sills
JDM STi Embroided Black Floor Mats
SMY Clustermaker
STi Carbon fibre badge
Carbon fibre Handbrake handle
Carbing carbon fibre license plate surround


Exterior
Velocity Carbon Trunk Fully Shaved
Kakumei Rear Window Carbon Spoiler
JDM Rain Guards
Original V-Limited Lip & Carbon Front Lip & FRP Front Lip
HTAUTOS FRP Sideskirt lips
RallyArmor mudflats black/red
STi center caps
Prova Yellow Wide-View Door Mirrors
Custom headlights & taillights painted BMW steel grey
License plate LED Lights
04/05 Taillights
WRC Taillight mod
Yellow Fog Lights
Benen Tow Hook Polished
HKS Kansai Service diffuser
Charcoal Subaru Decal / Legacy STi Badge / STi Badge
PIAA Wiper blades

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Old 08-20-2012, 07:40 PM   #2
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First thing I did to the car was to get rid of the awful looking tail lights. I saw a lot of people who were painting the stock headlights and decided to get mine done in BMW steel grey which is a shade of grey that I like a lot. Thanks to all4bspinning on NASIOC for that. I also did the fronts and got some rally armor mudflaps from the U.S.A while I had the chance.

Here’s how it turned out: No more ugly chrome




Next on the list was changing the pedals to some Sullivan Racing ones I saw online. The gas pedal was specially designed for heel to toe and I have quite big feet so this definitely made it easier! Heel to toe is really easy after this mod.
The set replaces all 3 pedals. Going to get stop pedal later on down the line to finish it all off



Got the STi center caps. Pic of wheels and brakes also
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Old 08-20-2012, 08:56 PM   #3
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Wow! That is very clean. I'll definitely be following the thread.
Wish I lived where you lived... I'd love some snow
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Old 08-20-2012, 10:14 PM   #4
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Thanks!

Thinking to get these sideskirt lips to match the Vlimited what do you think?

Ill update the journal with my mods soon



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Old 08-22-2012, 06:30 PM   #5
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Soon thereafter I took the car on a snow & ice trackday on an airport. So much fun and great to use the car for what it was meant for

Went a little overboard with the sideways action sometimes and broke my front bumper








For the twisty mountain roads in Switzerland, I really needed to upgrade the suspension a bit! Unfortunately, due to strict Swiss regulations, all modifications to the vehicle must be of a pre-approved type that has been tested by the authorities, and so my only choices were H&R. I would have loved some proper RCE Tarmac 2 coil overs.

Nevertheless, I got myself the approved H&R springs and FF/RR swaybars. Managed to get rid of the monster truck look slightly. Paired that up with some Kartboy straight endlinks and the results were pretty good!

Here's a comparison pic between stock and lowered. I also took this opportunity to get myself a original V-Limited lip from Japan to help things out in the exterior department.



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Old 08-23-2012, 09:43 AM   #6
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Nice!
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Old 08-23-2012, 05:52 PM   #7
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Wow! That is very clean. I'll definitely be following the thread.
Wish I lived where you lived... I'd love some snow
Thanks! Yeah the snow is good here and totally different skiing atmosphere than in America!

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Nice!
gracias, nowhere done yet!, Ill be updating more soon!!!

Going back to what I was talking about before vis-à-vis my modification theory, this is what I have to compete against on a daily basis around here! Happens all the time, CGT, Lambos, Porsches, Ferraris, you name it! Fun to race them in the mountains on the way to restaurant though ! 600hp was a little too much for the CGT on bumpy twisty roads here hehe.



Time to improve the shifting! Full Turn in Concepts super-shifter set with some tranny cross member bushings and Group N transmission mount! The shifting is really firm and slots in very nicely in the gears. Love this mod. Now my shifter sits much lower:
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Old 08-24-2012, 06:48 PM   #8
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The last thing I wanted to do was to bring out the rumble sound as I have always been a huge fan of the boxer noise. I looked at what was available in terms of legal exhausts and I could either get an certified Invidia Q300 or some swiss made exhaust for a lot of money ($1300+). Aftermarket downpipes are also pretty much a no-no (very illegal). Obviously, because of strict sound regulations, none of those would have satisfied my need for the boxer noise. I had to go illegal!

I researched really extensively online to try and see what sounds I preferred the most. In the end I got the Invidia N1 street exhaust, the canister wasn't too big, it was quite discreet and it sounds awesome!

Here are come mounted pics:




Further back with the view

Basically at this point my Stage 1 modifications are completed. I am happy with the car for the moment (although I want more power) of course interior/exterior needed a lot of work still.

I have always had an urge to really build up this car as the Subaru Impreza model provides the one of the highest amount of customization possible and has great community.

So.. I've placed a big order.... surprise

In the following posts I will document Stage 2 of my modification process
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Old 08-28-2012, 05:57 PM   #9
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Ordered a Velocity Carbon Trunk the other day, decided to go wingless for a superclean look. I really liked molded mines style so this is exactly what I wanted!

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Old 08-28-2012, 06:30 PM   #10
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Old 08-28-2012, 07:05 PM   #11
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Beautiful! Love the leather seats!
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Old 08-29-2012, 07:35 PM   #12
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Here we go!!! Just placed my first big order in the USA

I'm really excited. Here's what I got for myself.... Watch this space!

Powertrain
MadDad Whisper 3" Single Tip Catback
MadDad Metal V2 Catted Downpipe
COBB SF Intake
Tactrix Cable & Torqued Performance Tune
GrimmSpeed Turbo Heat Shield

Drivetrain
Kartboy Exhaust Hangers 15mm

Suspension
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings

Brakes
Turn in Concepts Master Brake Cylinder Brace
Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake Lines FR & RR
Ferrodo DS2500 Pads
Motul RBF600 Fluid

Wheels
18x8.5 +48mm Rota SVN Matte Steel Grey with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 245/40/18
Ichiba +25mm Wheel Spacer for Stock Enkei's

Interior
Prova D-Shaped Steering Wheel
JPM Coachworks Shift Boot Black Alcantara Red Stitching
JPM Coachworks Brake Boot Black Alcantara Red Stitching
Prova Yellow Wide-View Rear View Mirror
COBB Tuning Delrin Shift Knob
JDM STi Embroided Black Floor Mats


Exterior
Velocity Carbon Trunk Fully Shaved
Prova Yellow Wide-View Door Mirrors
Kakumei Rear Window Carbon Spoiler
04/05 Tails
Yellow Fog Lights

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Old 08-29-2012, 10:21 PM   #13
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Car still looks great...
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:07 PM   #14
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Nice order!
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:49 PM   #15
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are your current 06 tails stock or painted? they look a bit darker than stock for some reason

edit: wow, i should've read your first post better sorry.
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Old 08-30-2012, 04:05 PM   #16
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Thanks!

Thinking to get these sideskirt lips to match the Vlimited what do you think?

Ill update the journal with my mods soon
Screw it I ordered these aswell!!!!!
And a carbon v limited lip to go with some future carbon goodies...
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Old 08-30-2012, 05:12 PM   #17
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I always liked that the non-US models come with the cleared out headlights. we all have to put ours in the oven to pull out the reflectors. I'm assuming its for US safety laws.
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Old 08-31-2012, 02:25 PM   #18
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Velocity Carbon Trunk painted and installed!!!

Obviously there are some minor fitment issues which I will need to resolve because I won't be happy till it's 100%.

Anyone have any tips with these trunks?

Also, maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me but for some reason I thought the trunk colour was slightly different?

we had some great weather in Switzerland lately


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Old 09-01-2012, 01:51 PM   #19
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Old 09-01-2012, 01:56 PM   #20
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Old 09-01-2012, 10:13 PM   #21
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I like the looks of the trunk. I would loosen the bolts that hold the trunk in place slightly and just try moving it around a bit and then gently closing it. It's a time consuming process but it's been the most effective for me. Just take your time and be patient make minor adjustments each time.
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Old 09-06-2012, 04:47 PM   #22
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Got some new parts today!

McGard STI Lug Nut Set Black
Richbrook STI Valve caps


Brushed Steel and Brushed titanium wrap samples! Pictures will be up soon on this post!
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Old 09-08-2012, 12:22 PM   #23
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more stuff
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Old 09-09-2012, 06:40 AM   #24
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Took some a few snaps yesterday, the weather was really nice





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Old 09-09-2012, 11:50 AM   #25
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Don't waste your money on a wrap the car looks great
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