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03-08-2017, 11:58 AM | #1 |
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Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
Scoobyfreak86 2017 Lapis Blue Pearl STI Journal
Hey everyone. Some of you may remember me from my previous Subaru (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2466554), but if not take a look at my previous journal if you so choose. After careful deliberation and a two years of weighing pro's and con's, I have decided to come back to the Subaru world. This time in the STI variant. I will go into detail of why I chose what I chose, the other cars I was considering, and my plans for the STI for the future. This is going to be long, so if you are looking to pass some time or enjoy reading then this is for you. Otherwise... cliff notes: got an STI, going to mod it, but stay practical, scroll down for pics.
Let's start off by going over what other cars I was considering. After selling the 13 WRX, I decided to take a step away from the car world a bit to refocus my priorities and regain some control of my hobby to really think about what I wanted to do. When the WRX sold, we had our daughter on the way in a few short months and I didn't want to be bothered with something I obsessed about maintaining, modding, and spent an overwhelming amount of time working on. I wanted something comfortable, practical, and most importantly safe. I just wanted something I could get in and go and not having to worry. This led me to a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude. Gave me all the creature comforts I could possibly want and just a really solid SUV that would serve my purpose perfectly at that point in my life. After spending 33k miles in the Jeep, my car enthusiast mindset starting kicking in and really missed my connection to cars. Gears started turning and discussed some options with my wife and casually started searching for something new. Some cars that struck my interest and I was actively searching for were BMW E90 M3, Golf R mk7, Golf GTI mk7, 17 STI, 17 WRX, and the ford focus RS. My car ownership duration has been pretty consistent with it being around 2-3 years. With this next car, I wanted to pick something that will last and I can enjoy for at least the next ~5 years. My wife and I are expecting our second girl in June and we just got settled into a new house this past November, so I had to be realistic in my decision. Had to set requirements of what I needed in a car verse what I dream of. I needed 4 doors, AWD, practical, cheap to maintain/mod, manual, fun, and safe. - AWD was a requirement since I got rid of my SUV, I needed something that can handle any type of weather without having to think twice. - Practicality is extremely important since this is an everyday car. It needs to go get groceries, haul the family around, get me to work, trips, eventually handle some track events, space for kid stuff and whatever else. I needed something that could handle it all. - Maintenance/Mods had to be cost effective. I enjoy doing my own work to cars, so being able to handle the workload was important not to mention not wanting to spend $1000+ on JUST a muffler. Something simple that didn't need crazy inspections or services every XXXX miles. Simple. That is what I am after. I want to make the car my own without having to worry if I can pay the mortgage next month after buying some mods for the car. - Manual was a must for me as I found out owning the Jeep how much I missed that connection to a car. Shifting really amplified my enjoyment in the ownership and increased the overall fun factor. - Lastly and most important safety. Becoming a father has changed my perspective drastically on the world. Everything I see is now a threat to my daughters and I am doing my best to protect them (and my wife) from the horrible things out there. So if god forbid we ever got in an accident, I want us to walk away unscathed knowing the car we were in was something that saved us from anything worse. Now let's get to the cars. I wanted to make sure I researched everything I had an interest in to make sure what I was going to decide on was the right choice. - The e90 m3 has been on my radar ever since I sold my e46 m3 back in 2012, but seeing that it is going on 10 years old and my budget would allow for something with 60k+ miles, it started to lose it's appeal as I would have to settle on a color I wasn't crazy about, more miles than I would like, and something a bit more used than I envisioned. While I did come across some nice examples, it was never in my ideal color combo or specs. Combined with the M Tax of maintenance/mods really made me realize it wasn't the right time to own this car. - The Ford Focus RS really caught my attention after seeing the numbers. I wasn't too crazy about the overall look as I was never a Focus guy. Although it really grew on me and decided it may be something I would be interested in. However, that ended quickly when I saw dealers marking them up to 10k over MSRP. Sorry, I scratched that off the list as I would never in my life pay 45-50k for a ford focus. - Golf R and GTI were the really only 2 other cars that I really, really thought hard about. I absolutely love the updates in the mk7's and it really just is a solid car. The GTI didn't do too much for me due to the FWD. Call me a snob or dumb, but I am just not a big FWD person. The Golf R really appealed to me with the AWD, well thought out/designed interior, and overall package. It really is a magnificent car that I could easily see myself carting around in. However, it all came to a halt after hearing how long it took to get one, not to mention finding a dealer that was willing to work with me. Great cars, but the markup and the this is the price and that's it attitude turned me off as in the back of my mind I kept telling myself.. "it's a golf". - The 17+ STI and WRX thought never left my mind. After researching more and more I began to really envision it as my next car. Checked every box that I had and having been a Subaru owner before, I knew what I was getting myself into. It was a comforting feeling in a way. Test drove both variants and while I enjoyed the WRX and the FA20, knowing I could drive off in another WRX and not an STI didn't sit right as I wanted to do this right from the start. I wanted the brakes, the big wing, the components, and yes even the ej motor. After weighing the pros and cons to everything, I decided the STI was the best choice for me and gave me the gotta have it feeling more than anything else. It really was the perfect car for this time in my life. So, I started my hunt for my ideal STI nationwide and decided to go with a local dealer to me that I have been emailing constantly for the past year trying to strike a deal. Sure enough, they were able to get me everything I wanted and had my ideal spec'd STI on the lot. Did all the back and forth through email, so I basically walked in and out with the car in 2 hours. Here is what I went with 2017 base STI in Lapis Blue Pearl Options: Side moldings, homelink mirror, and all weather mats/cargo I didn't care for the sunroof or the leather, so saved some money and went with a base. The limited wheels are indeed nice, but we all know they will be changed out down the road. The OEM wheels will become my winter set, so it was a win win in my book. In terms of mods, take a look at my last WRX. You can see how I mod my cars as my goals are practicality, reliability, with an aggressive look. I like to build off of what is already there and accent the highlights of the car rather than making new ones. Nice fitting wheels, sitting right without being too harsh of a ride, sounding like a Subaru, but not house rattling loud. I have some nice plans, so if you are interested, more than welcome to follow along. I will be moving quite a bit slower with the STI than I did with my WRX as I can appreciate the STI in stock form a bit more than my previous WRX. I am not in as of a rush to get it to the point where I want it. Rather take my time, get the parts I really want the first time around, and enjoy it instead of stressing about getting it to the next step. I am truly excited to take you all on this journey with me even more excited to be part of the Subaru brand again. Looking forward to adding some mod entries in the near future! I promise to get some proper pictures up shortly. For now, some quick iphone shots will suffice. PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN! As you can tell, the garage has since been cleaned out and organized to an extent (we just moved in the house November). But I am planning a pretty awesome garage overhaul, so I will be sure to share that journey with everyone on here as well. Nice flooring, lighting, cabinets, etc. It should be a pretty awesome place to work in. Very excited for it! Current Mods: Exterior New Car Prep and Debadge Gloss Black Side Badges, Black STi Trunk badge Tail Light Tint Bumper Plugs V Limited eBay Front Lip USDM Rear Splashguards BaysonR CS Style front lip and side skirts JDM Grille Carbon Reproductions Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers OLM Golden Convex Side Mirrors STI Carbon Fiber Trunk Trim Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame with STI Logo Perrin Radiator Cover - Black Perrin Engine Cover - Black Perrin Boost Solonoid Cover - White Perrin Battery Tie Down - Black - White Perrin Brake Reservoir Sock- Black Perrin Oil Cap - Black Intertek Fabrication Intercooler Guard - Black/White OLM Carbon Fiber Ruf Version 1 Roof Spoler OLM Carbon Fiber Exhaust Finishers Subispeed Carbon Fiber Pro Gurney Flap Chasing J's Titanium Cap Set Renegade Motorsports Engine Bay Cap Set - White Ikon Motorsports Rear Diffuser Bayson R Rear Spats OLM Carbon Fiber Grille Trim OLM Anodized Gas Cap Cover OLM Carbon Fiber Fender Shrouds Cobb Redline Carbon Fiber Alternator Belt Cover Subispeed JDM OLM Grille Subispeed OLM Carbon Grille Trim GCS Gloss Black STI Grille Badge Gloss Black trunk STI badge 2020 Front Bumper Conversion Avery Dension Gloss Black Roof/Antenna Wrap Revel GT Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop Revel GT Carbon Fiber Fuse Box Cover Carbon Fiber Front Grille Chargespeed Front Grille Emblem Mount VIS Racing V2 Carbon Fiber Hood Carbon Fiber CS Style Front lip, side skirts, rear spats Carbon Creations Rear Diffuser LwrclssGarage Front Brace Bar Titanium Works Engine Bay Hardware Kit APR Carbon Fiber License Plate Backing TBW Performance Aluminum Undertray - Black Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop Password JDM Carbon Power Steering Cover Password JDM Carbon Fiber Battery Cover OLM Turn Signal Light Tunnel Gloss Black Lower Mirror Trim STI Wing Decals Cobb Carbon Fiber Redline Fuse Box Cover Verus Engineering Non Aggressive Rear Diffuser Verus Engineering Rear LCA Covers JDM Power Folding Mirrors Interior AC Fan Blower Panel Subispeed PK Style Steering Wheel Kicker Tweeter and Door Speakers Kick Subwoofer Perrin Trunk Handle Gloss Black STI Steering Wheel Trim Dasaita DSP Idoing Android Headunit Carbon Fiber E-Brake Handle GCS Black E-Brake Button Overland Designs Shift and e-Brake boot OLM Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Trim 2018+ MFD Screen Overland Designs Alcantara Cluster Trim and MFD Hood WC Lathworks Piston Helio Shift Knobs Cobb Delrin Shift Knob - Black JDM Gloss Black Vent Trim Overland Designs Alcantara MFD panel Overland Designs Alcantara Shifter trim and bezel Overland Designs Alcantara Center Console Overland Designs Alcantara Arm Rest Overland Designs Alcantara iDoing Headunit Trim Raceseng Stratose Alcantara Shift Knob Mach V Motorsports Vent AP Mount Overland Designs Alcantara A Pillars Subispeed Gauge Cubby Pod Revel VLS Wideband Gauge Revel VLS Oil Pressure Gauge JDM Gloss Black Vents SRP Racing Pedals - Black JDM Muscle Carbon Fiber Idoing Headunit Trim Verus Engineering Throttle Spacer OLM Color Matched Rear Seat Pulls Performance Delta Motor Works Fast Track Axleback 1,2,3 Fortune Auto 500 Gen 5 Coilovers with 7k Swift Springs and radial bearing upgrade Kartboy SSK and Perrin Reverse Lockout Cobb Accessport Delta Motorworks Non Res Midpipe MAPerformance Stage 1 Tune MAPerformance Stage 1+ Tune MAPerformance Intake "Raw" Cobb SF Intake w/ Airbox Brentuning Stage 1+ SF (+burble) 93 Map Perrin 25MM Rear Sway Bar Perrin Front and Rear Poly Endlinks Perrin Front Strut Bar - White Turbosmart Kompact BPV Cobb Redline Carbon Fiber Intake DBA T3 4000 Slotted Rotors Hawk HPS 5.0 Pads ATE 200 Brake Fluid Perrin Pitch Stop - Red Perrin Pitch Mount Perrin Stainless Steel Clutch Line IAG V3 Street AOS - Black Getadomtune Cyl 4 Cooling Mod Grimmspeed Top Mount Intercooler w/ Silicone Hose Kit - Black Rotora 6/4 Pot White Big Brake Kit Compressive Tuning Radiator Shroud - Black Verus Engineering Front Street Splitter Grimmspeed Catted Downpipe Grimmspeed Turbo Heat Shield with Gold Heat Tape Killer B EL Holy Headers with Swaintech AEM 340 Fuel Pump Cobb Fuel Pressure Regulator Cobb Fuel Rails Cobb Fuel Lines Cobb 1050x Injectors R/T Tuning Stage 3+ Custom Pro Tune (352tq/340hp) Cobb Titanium Catback Cobb LF BPV AWE Track Catback w/ Black tips Kartboy Shifter Bushings Grimmspeed TMIC Silicone Hose Kit RK Titanium Radiator Hose - Standard Gradient Koyo Aluminum Radiator Killer B Oil Pan, Oil Pick Up Tube, Baffle Cobb Coolant Overflow Tank Tomei Titanium Catback Exhaust PLM Turbo Uppipe (w/ grimmspeed gaskets) TiAL 44MM Wastegate w/ Titanium Works Hardware Cobb Wastegate Bracket Blouch 1.5 XTR Turbo Cobb Turbo Inlet Custom RT Tuning Pro Tune (413hp/358tq, 18PSI) Verus Engineering Cam Solenoid Heat Shield Fortune Auto Gen 8 Coilovers w/ 8K Hyperco Springs Perrin Transmission Mount Beatrush Diff Bushings SMY 26mm Front Sway Bar Lighting LED License Plate Lights Tail As Turn Module LED Reverse Bulbs and Front Turn Signals SubieLED DRL and Fogs Diode Dynamics Smart Tap Module Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights Apollo Non Sequential LED Headlights OLM Interior LED F1 LED 3rd Brake Light OLM LED Black/Clear Turn Signals Sequential Mirror Turn Signals Subispeed S4 DRL Fog Bezels OEM+ Cherry Red tail lights Diode Dynamics C lights Gloss Black Reflectors Diode Dynamic SS3 Sport Yellow Fog Lights Subispeed TR Tail Lights Subispeed JDM DRL/Turn Signal Fog Bezels 2020 STI Headlight Conversion customized by Lightwerkz Subispeed V2 Taillights Wheels Gramlight 57DR and Muteki SR35 lugs Continental DWS06 265/35/18 Rays Dura Lugs and Locks - Black Rays GramLights 57 black center caps Enkei RS055RR 18x9.5 +35 Michelin A/S 3's 265/35 Wedssport TC105x 18x10 +35 Michelin PS4s 265/35/18 Project Kicks Kyokugen Lugs - Gold/Black Volk Racing CE28CR 18x9.5 +35 Diamond Dark Gunmetal Michelin Sport Cup 2 265/35/18 Project Kics Gold Hub Rings Project Kicks Leggdura Racing Shell Lugs - Black Maintenance: 1000 Mile Break in Oil Change Oil Change - 4,923 Driver front axle replaced (boot had small tear) - 6,500 Oil Change - 8,805 Oil Change - 13,193 Oil Change - 17,119 Intake Filter - 17,443 Cabin Filter - 17,507 Oil Change - 20,587 Oil Change - 23,756 Oil Change: 26,930 Oil Change: 29,711 Cabin Filter - 31,034 Rotors/Pads - 32,244 Spark Plugs - 32,534 Oil Change - 32,814 Rear Diff Flush: 32,891 Transmission Flush - 32,891 Oil Change (5w40) 34,107 Oil Change (5w40) 36,723 Current Look: Dyno:
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03-08-2017, 12:07 PM | #2 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 388567
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Tri-State
Location: Brick, NJ
Vehicle:2014 WRX Hatch ISM |
Welcome back to the club!!! Love it!Good luck with it! Been thinking of trading in my 14 hatch for a new sti. I also have the same jogging stroller.
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03-08-2017, 12:09 PM | #3 | |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 338329
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
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Haha nice! The bob is pretty awesome. Got it for my wife a year ago and haven't looked back. It's a great stroller! We actually plan on getting a double bob once our other daughter is bigger. |
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03-08-2017, 01:00 PM | #4 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 388567
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Location: Brick, NJ
Vehicle:2014 WRX Hatch ISM |
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You are welcome!! My buddy just picked up a 15 wrx limited. I just drove it last weekend, and wow. I couldnt agree more on how it felt. So much more refined, love how the steering is tighter, and overall how well it is put together. Only thing keeping me back from getting one right now is I tend to go hiking alot with both my kids, wife, and dog. She is able to just lay in the back of the hatch, if i get a sedan i dont think that would work out anymore. So im kinda bummed. I guess we could take my wifes Forester but what fun is that. hahah lol, yeah that is a nice stroller, i use it from time to time when i dont feel like pushing around a little tykes car. |
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03-08-2017, 01:08 PM | #5 |
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Vehicle:2016 WRX ISM |
Glad to see you back, can't wait to see what you have planned for this one. Lapis blue pearl was my first choice, but no dealer had it when I was shopping, car would look great with og bronze te37s. I was thinking of trading in my 16 wrx for a lpb 18 sti, but I might just wait for the next gen.
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03-08-2017, 01:13 PM | #6 | |
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Member#: 338329
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
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We shall see. I have a few wheels planned for this car, so it should really transform the car. I debated briefly waiting for the 18 STI, but there wasn't anything that they announced that really jumped out at me. I dislike the updated front bumper (I like fog lights), the 19's wheels are too much for this car (more expensive tires and rougher ride), and the bright brake calipers are too flashy for me. I do like the interior updates though, but it wasn't enough for me to wait for it. I figured I would hop in a 17 for now and by the time the new motor is in the STI and I wait a year after it's in production, it should put me right at the 4 year mark. Good timing to upgrade |
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03-08-2017, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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Location: Socal
Vehicle:2016 WRX ISM |
i agree, the blue has a little interlagos, i got the ism cause it reminded me so much of the ssii for e9x m3 and maybe im biased towards te37s since i check m3forum's volk club thread daily lol.
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03-08-2017, 01:22 PM | #8 | |
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Member#: 338329
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Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
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haha te37's are a classic wheel. They don't get much better than that. I don't know what it is though, but personally, I don't think the te37's fit the STI that well. I think the ze40's on the other hand fit the car much, much better! |
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03-08-2017, 02:13 PM | #9 |
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yeah the ssii has more blue highlights, the ism has more of a silver flake. The te37s are nice, i was ready to pull the trigger on a set, but like you said the ze40s looked so much better, it just flows with the va body lines. your old setup with the tc105n was nice, that was my 2nd option after the ze40s, I cant complain though i think im the first one with an ISM and matte blue ze40s combo
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03-08-2017, 02:25 PM | #10 |
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Welcome Back. Congrats on the STi and 2nd kid
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03-08-2017, 02:49 PM | #11 |
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Love the color! Congrats.
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03-08-2017, 02:50 PM | #12 | |
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Member#: 338329
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
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Hoping to get something just as nice, if not nicer in the future. Thank you! Crazy how time flies. I appreciate it! |
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03-08-2017, 03:07 PM | #13 |
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Vehicle:F30 335i; 2016 Crosstrek; 2013 WRX(sold) |
I'm so jealous.... I've been trying to get rid of my F30 335i to get into an Sti but I can't seem to get rid of that thing without loosing my a$$. Lapsis Blue would be my #1 choice as well.
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03-08-2017, 03:08 PM | #14 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 338329
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Funny how things turn out haha. Everyone seems to be coming back! OG's UNITE!
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03-08-2017, 06:58 PM | #15 |
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Welcome back and congrats on the new STI, looks great!
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03-08-2017, 09:00 PM | #16 |
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Scoobyfreak86 2017 Lapis Blue Pearl STI Journal
Woohoo!
Oh yeah I sold my hatch a few weeks ago and bought a Fiesta ST. Such a great car for the money. Last edited by FL4TFTW; 03-09-2017 at 01:47 AM. |
03-08-2017, 11:01 PM | #17 |
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Welcome back, looks awesome! I just went through the same process (like 2 weeks ago) getting rid of my Optima SXL. Amazing car but was just missing that feeling that only wrx/sti owners get. I also looked hard at the GTI/Golf R's but my wife knew where I would end up eventually.
I'm excited to see your progress. |
03-09-2017, 11:42 AM | #18 |
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First and foremost, congrats to you and your wife on baby girl #2. Welcome to the dad of multiple daughters club! Is big sis getting excited or anxious yet?
Two, I said it already, but thumbs up on the new purchase. It's great to see you get back to the Subaru family, although it probably feels like you never left. I'm excited for what you have in store, considering I STILL refer to your hatch journal from time to time. |
03-09-2017, 11:44 AM | #19 | ||
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Thank you! Good to be back. I missed posting on here haha.
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Ultimately, I still would like to be in an f80 m3, but with a 2nd kid on the way and so many other priorities ahead of it, I couldn't do it. It would have been too much for right now and I honestly think the STI was the best choice for me at this time. Hard to argue what it offers out of the box for the price. Last edited by ScoobyFreak86; 03-09-2017 at 11:54 AM. |
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03-09-2017, 11:49 AM | #20 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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It really feels good to be back. Granted it was only 2 years, it was a long, lonnnggg 2 years for me out of the car game. I will admit it was nice to not have to stress about mods and all that, but I ultimately missed it like you wouldn't believe. Finally feel complete again. Glad to hear you are still using my past journal! Makes me happy all the time and effort I put into that one that it still is getting used for its soul purpose. I hope to do something similar with this one. However, a tad slower than last time haha. As I said, the STI is more ready out of the box than the WRX was/is IMHO. I feel less inclined to do as much than I did with the WRX. Don't get me wrong, plenty of things to improve on though and my gears are already turning. It should be a fun journey! |
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03-09-2017, 01:09 PM | #21 |
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Vehicle:17' GTI |
Good to see you back dude!
I've sold mine as well and can totally relate to wanting to get back into one. Actually, my short list for my next DD (in a couple years) is almost exactly like your list. The want for a Golf R is real lol. Maybe by then the STI will have a new motor, rumors of a hybrid setup.. Looking forward to your journal about the new STI, especially how you think it compares to your old hatch. Great choice and I'm sure you'll do it right. Cheers! |
03-09-2017, 01:15 PM | #22 | |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 338329
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Location: NJ
Vehicle:2017 STI Lapis Blue |
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New STI motor should be in by 2020. Then wait a year for all the kinks to be worked out and 2021 should be a solid year for the STI. But knowing I was struggling to get through 2 years out of a fun car, there was no way I could wait another 4 for the new motor haha. Had to get myself back into something. I appreciate that. I will be sure to do a comprehensive review of my thoughts between the 13 WRX hatch and the 17 STI. I only have roughly 200 miles on the STI now, so I can't say too much. Although, it's night and day difference from my initial reaction. Quality is way up from the GR. Feels WAY more put together. I can't only imagine how this thing is going to look and feel when I get a chance to really dive into it. |
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03-09-2017, 03:25 PM | #23 |
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Scoobyfreak86 2017 Lapis Blue Pearl STI Journal
Some quick phone pictures from this afternoon. Loving this color more and more each day.
Hoping to be able to get a chance to clean the car up and get the real camera out soon! Last edited by ScoobyFreak86; 11-10-2017 at 10:24 AM. |
03-09-2017, 06:49 PM | #24 |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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BAIC
Location: Bay Area
Vehicle:2014 WRX Hatchback WRB |
Welcome back! Congrats on your girls and new house. Loved your WRX log since it was so well documented and tempts me to do similar mods to my almost-stock hatch.
I'm hoping Subaru brings back the hatch body for the 2020+ WRX/STIs. I would love to get updated everything since my '14 WRX feels like an old car. |
03-10-2017, 11:28 AM | #25 | |
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I am fairly certain they will bring back the hatch. It was an extremely popular model and the new impreza is showing some signs that it will make a return. |
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