If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do?

FocusdSound · 03-26-2008, 04:30 AM

I have a bone stock 2005 STI and am really trying to narrow down what I can do with the above budget. Here are the requirements based on my needs.

1)Upgraded turbo either bolt on or rotated...kinda like the Dom 3
2)Front Mount
3)Injectors
4)Clutch
5)Fuel Pump
6)EM I like the Cobb AP2
7)TBE or Catback depending on whether rotated or not
8)Spark Plugs
9)Maybe headers if the budget allow for it
10)Externally gated if the budget allows for it

My goals are to have a daily driver that can do well in the quarter mile and retain stock like drivability.

chaos311clarity · 03-26-2008, 04:33 AM

if i had 6000 id buy a second car.

jays05 · 03-26-2008, 04:34 AM

If you buy stuff used you might be able to swing a rotated 35r hehe. I did my build on the cheap, but Perrin jacked up their prices soon afterwards.

Don't forget about motor/tranny/rear diff mounts/bushings, gauges, and tuning. Also, the clutch install is not cheap, and you might be able to put it off for quite a while.

highpsi · 03-26-2008, 04:46 AM

Let me give you some really good advice from someone who just modded his bone stock STI. I set out to spend 2,500-3,000 on my build. I bought a lot of parts from people on NASIOC and saved a ton of money. Things like exhaust, intakes, injectors, even turbo kits can be found in perfect shape and usually up to half off retail. Take a look on Ebay too. Don't sink a ton of money into the exhaust either. You can buy a nice complete TBE on NASIOC for 250-500 and save big money there too.

Now here is the part you are going to want to pay close attention to. Make sure you set your build cost about 1,000 dollars cheaper then what you have to spend! I promise you there will be things that are going to come up that you are not expecting. I ended up with over 4,500 in mine because I did not plan on my clutch going out, my coil packs breaking down, the cost of my tunes, etc. There are still things like bushings and what not that I want to finish up. If you have 6,000 to spend, I would plan my build around 4,500 to 5,000. The first thing I would do is a compression test! If you have a weak motor, your 6,000 is damn near already spent!

You can build a strong 11 sec ride that easily puts down over 400whp and tq for around 4k. Just be smart about it! Hope this helps, good luck.

***gametime36*** · 03-26-2008, 04:47 AM

I would total my STI. Then i would have $6,000 and a totaled STI.

***gametime36*** · 03-26-2008, 04:48 AM

Just noticed my post was pretty random...

EviljokerSTI · 03-26-2008, 04:52 AM

^just a tad!

jays05 · 03-26-2008, 04:54 AM

Another thought would be to sell the stock STI, and take the money plus that $6k and buy one of the 500whp+ built motor stis that are for sale.

FocusdSound · 03-26-2008, 05:38 AM

You all need to drink some coffee. Sell my car....total my car.....I want help and that isn't helping. I just bought this car and wanted an virgin one to play with.

**boondocksaint** · 03-26-2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusdSound

You all need to drink some coffee. Sell my car....total my car.....I want help and that isn't helping. I just bought this car and wanted an virgin one to play with.

Part of the reason you're getting lukewarm response is that there are as many turbo setups as there are people willing to make them work.

I would just spring for the Full Race 30R kit and call it done.

YeloFva · 03-26-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gametime36

I would total my STI. Then i would have $6,000 and a totaled STI.

You guyz are crazy! That would just leave him with a wrecked STI with about $6000 in damage. Then he would be back to square one minus $6000, but no car payment.........hhhmmmmmmm (runs outside, jumps in the STI, & runs into a wall).

TuffStuff · 03-26-2008, 06:09 AM

just save it until you know what YOU want to do with the car.Thats the best advice I can give you...stage2 is fun get intake tbe fuelpump accessport and solenoid.Then get protuned and be happy...for a while.That will cost about $2500 and you will have $3500 to spend on the new gas prices.

**Fletch07STI** · 03-26-2008, 06:28 AM

I say go stage 2 and you will get enough power to hold you off until you plan out the other upgrades

KiR DieseL · 03-26-2008, 06:35 AM

Spend 3 grand on seats and 3 grand on GTR Face wheels/Tires and join the JDM Ballers Club

r12rex · 03-26-2008, 07:16 AM

Like others have said...I agree going with the "stage 2" approach. Get a Turbo Back Exhaust and engine management...flash stage 2 and enjoy it for a bit...it would be money spent well as you will still be able to use it with your upgraded turbo set-up.

Going balls out could mean some pretty rough problems down the road and if you had already spent the budget...your car might be down for awhile...

Along with the set-up you would like, you'd have to factor in all the bushings that need replacing *the stock ones are pretty flimsy* as well as a new clutch, tune, + some other little things here and there...who knows what kind of problems you'll run into, if any.

Go stage 2, enjoy it and do plenty O research on this forum....and save save save!

Then when time comes...go for it!

Hope this helps!

Kind Regards,
Ryan

03-26-2008, 04:30 AM	#1
FocusdSound Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STI OBP Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? I have a bone stock 2005 STI and am really trying to narrow down what I can do with the above budget. Here are the requirements based on my needs. 1)Upgraded turbo either bolt on or rotated...kinda like the Dom 3 2)Front Mount 3)Injectors 4)Clutch 5)Fuel Pump 6)EM I like the Cobb AP2 7)TBE or Catback depending on whether rotated or not 8)Spark Plugs 9)Maybe headers if the budget allow for it 10)Externally gated if the budget allows for it My goals are to have a daily driver that can do well in the quarter mile and retain stock like drivability. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-26-2008, 04:33 AM	#2
chaos311clarity STI Guru Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: grip. Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 5,577 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? if i had 6000 id buy a second car.

03-26-2008, 04:34 AM	#3
jays05 Spec C Club Fav Mod: when it's not blown up Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,569 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? If you buy stuff used you might be able to swing a rotated 35r hehe. I did my build on the cheap, but Perrin jacked up their prices soon afterwards. Don't forget about motor/tranny/rear diff mounts/bushings, gauges, and tuning. Also, the clutch install is not cheap, and you might be able to put it off for quite a while.

03-26-2008, 04:46 AM	#4
highpsi Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRB STI Fav Mod: Bailey Tuned GT52 for 435/454 Location: KY Posts: 94 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? Let me give you some really good advice from someone who just modded his bone stock STI. I set out to spend 2,500-3,000 on my build. I bought a lot of parts from people on NASIOC and saved a ton of money. Things like exhaust, intakes, injectors, even turbo kits can be found in perfect shape and usually up to half off retail. Take a look on Ebay too. Don't sink a ton of money into the exhaust either. You can buy a nice complete TBE on NASIOC for 250-500 and save big money there too. Now here is the part you are going to want to pay close attention to. Make sure you set your build cost about 1,000 dollars cheaper then what you have to spend! I promise you there will be things that are going to come up that you are not expecting. I ended up with over 4,500 in mine because I did not plan on my clutch going out, my coil packs breaking down, the cost of my tunes, etc. There are still things like bushings and what not that I want to finish up. If you have 6,000 to spend, I would plan my build around 4,500 to 5,000. The first thing I would do is a compression test! If you have a weak motor, your 6,000 is damn near already spent! You can build a strong 11 sec ride that easily puts down over 400whp and tq for around 4k. Just be smart about it! Hope this helps, good luck.

03-26-2008, 04:47 AM	#5
*gametime36* Iron Member Car: 2007 CGM STI Fav Mod: Extra thug sauce Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 270 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? I would total my STI. Then i would have $6,000 and a totaled STI.

03-26-2008, 04:48 AM	#6
*gametime36* Iron Member Car: 2007 CGM STI Fav Mod: Extra thug sauce Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 270 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? Just noticed my post was pretty random...

03-26-2008, 04:52 AM	#7
EviljokerSTI Junior STI Driver Car: O4 Wrx STI Fav Mod: 2 12" Type R subs Location: New York Posts: 133 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? ^just a tad!

03-26-2008, 04:54 AM	#8
jays05 Spec C Club Fav Mod: when it's not blown up Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,569 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? Another thought would be to sell the stock STI, and take the money plus that $6k and buy one of the 500whp+ built motor stis that are for sale.

03-26-2008, 05:38 AM	#9
FocusdSound Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 STI OBP Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? You all need to drink some coffee. Sell my car....total my car.....I want help and that isn't helping. I just bought this car and wanted an virgin one to play with.

03-26-2008, 06:09 AM	#12
TuffStuff Grassroots STI Racer Car: 07 OBP WRX-STi Fav Mod: Girl in the backseat Location: Cudjoe Key,FL Posts: 595 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? just save it until you know what YOU want to do with the car.Thats the best advice I can give you...stage2 is fun get intake tbe fuelpump accessport and solenoid.Then get protuned and be happy...for a while.That will cost about $2500 and you will have $3500 to spend on the new gas prices.

03-26-2008, 06:28 AM	#13
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 204 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? I say go stage 2 and you will get enough power to hold you off until you plan out the other upgrades

03-26-2008, 06:35 AM	#14
KiR DieseL Silver Member Car: Aspen White 06 STi Fav Mod: Teh Mature Diffuser Will Return! Location: Queens NYC Posts: 2,669 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? Spend 3 grand on seats and 3 grand on GTR Face wheels/Tires and join the JDM Ballers Club

03-26-2008, 07:16 AM	#15
r12rex Professional STI Racer Car: 06 OBP STi Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 765 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: If you had $6000.00 and a bone stock STI what would you do? Like others have said...I agree going with the "stage 2" approach. Get a Turbo Back Exhaust and engine management...flash stage 2 and enjoy it for a bit...it would be money spent well as you will still be able to use it with your upgraded turbo set-up. Going balls out could mean some pretty rough problems down the road and if you had already spent the budget...your car might be down for awhile... Along with the set-up you would like, you'd have to factor in all the bushings that need replacing the stock ones are pretty flimsy as well as a new clutch, tune, + some other little things here and there...who knows what kind of problems you'll run into, if any. Go stage 2, enjoy it and do plenty O research on this forum....and save save save! Then when time comes...go for it! Hope this helps! Kind Regards, Ryan This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.