My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!)

Bortz · 07-02-2009, 11:54 AM

Hey everyone! Just bought my first car...2005 Subaru WRX STi. I drove down from Pittsburgh, PA to Charlotte, NC to buy the car. Then I drove my new car to Long Beach, NC. Talk about a sweet vacation. Man do I love this car. Oh and I'm 18 and paid for the car myself in cash

It is an almost completely stock '05 with 64000 miles. The only mods are Rally Armor Classic, factory short throw with titanium knob, auto dim mirror, and STi floor mats

. The only engine mod is the snorkel and silencer have been removed from the airbox. I was going to put it back to stock, but really like hearing the turbo spool and go psst in between shifts.

I also have wider tires on the stock rims. They are Yokohama S drives 245/40/17. I really like the extra grip and the way they make the car look.

The car is completely mint besides a few scratches on the bottom of the front bumper (what are ya gonna do..), a pencil eraser sized nick on one rim, and a missing crome piece from one of the air vents (pic below). If anyone knows where to get one or has one laying around, post up or pm me.

Just wanted to introduce myself, been lurking for a while and then signed up a little while back. Now that I actually own an STi I feel like I can post! Love the forum btw, tons of great information and people.

Enjoy! Pics are courtesy of my buddy Kevin. He did this with his "bad camera."

Cheers,
Kurt

Here's the pic of the missing chrome piece on my vent. Anyone know where to get these?

downhilly · 07-02-2009, 12:11 PM

very nice man, welcome

II-Savy · 07-02-2009, 12:17 PM

Nice car, very cool. Keep it nice and clean! I have no idea where to get that peice.

RMG · 07-02-2009, 12:33 PM

Looks great!! Good luck with it! and you might just have to buy a new vent but not 100% possitive.

chargedvette02 · 07-02-2009, 01:46 PM

Best year and color! Just check out the local junk yard or stop by a Subaru dealer for that missing piece.

yenny · 07-02-2009, 05:35 PM

very clean find, congrats

swr999 · 07-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Nice! A real "Peach"

tyler_sti · 07-02-2009, 09:55 PM

Welcome, awsome first purchase! I actually might have a spare passenger side center vent laying around from my 06. I'm pretty sure I do but not positive, I will check in the morning. You won't be able to buy that tiny little chrome plastic piece.

Bortz · 07-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks everyone!! Sounds good tyler!

beachscooby · 07-03-2009, 05:49 AM

Congrats and welcome to the forum.

07-02-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
Bortz Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: PSM 05 WRX Sti Fav Mod: Cobb Sways Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 65 IWSTI Addict since: May 2009	My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Hey everyone! Just bought my first car...2005 Subaru WRX STi. I drove down from Pittsburgh, PA to Charlotte, NC to buy the car. Then I drove my new car to Long Beach, NC. Talk about a sweet vacation. Man do I love this car. Oh and I'm 18 and paid for the car myself in cash It is an almost completely stock '05 with 64000 miles. The only mods are Rally Armor Classic, factory short throw with titanium knob, auto dim mirror, and STi floor mats . The only engine mod is the snorkel and silencer have been removed from the airbox. I was going to put it back to stock, but really like hearing the turbo spool and go psst in between shifts. I also have wider tires on the stock rims. They are Yokohama S drives 245/40/17. I really like the extra grip and the way they make the car look. The car is completely mint besides a few scratches on the bottom of the front bumper (what are ya gonna do..), a pencil eraser sized nick on one rim, and a missing crome piece from one of the air vents (pic below). If anyone knows where to get one or has one laying around, post up or pm me. Just wanted to introduce myself, been lurking for a while and then signed up a little while back. Now that I actually own an STi I feel like I can post! Love the forum btw, tons of great information and people. Enjoy! Pics are courtesy of my buddy Kevin. He did this with his "bad camera." Cheers, Kurt Here's the pic of the missing chrome piece on my vent. Anyone know where to get these? Last edited by Bortz; 07-02-2009 at 11:58 AM..

07-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#2
downhilly Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: psm 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: ACT clutch/Defi's Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 317 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2008	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) very nice man, welcome

07-02-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
II-Savy Senior STI Driver Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 06 White STi Fav Mod: Free ones Location: CT Posts: 398 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2007	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Nice car, very cool. Keep it nice and clean! I have no idea where to get that peice.

07-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#4
RMG Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Black 08 STI Fav Mod: CBE Location: SLC,UT Posts: 117 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2009	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Looks great!! Good luck with it! and you might just have to buy a new vent but not 100% possitive.

07-02-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
chargedvette02 S204 Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\|Muhaha Fav Mod: Owning 'Vermont' "It's JDM yo!" Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,656 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2007	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Best year and color! Just check out the local junk yard or stop by a Subaru dealer for that missing piece.

07-02-2009, 05:35 PM	#6
yenny Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 06 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Invidia G200 Location: FL Posts: 124 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) very clean find, congrats

07-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#7
swr999 Silver Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: PSM 05 WRX STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Good shoes Location: San Diego Posts: 580 IWSTI Addict since: May 2008	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Nice! A real "Peach"

07-02-2009, 09:55 PM	#8
tyler_sti STI Guru Feedback Score: 18 reviews Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: Not knowing how to "spell" hah Location: los angeles Posts: 5,333 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Welcome, awsome first purchase! I actually might have a spare passenger side center vent laying around from my 06. I'm pretty sure I do but not positive, I will check in the morning. You won't be able to buy that tiny little chrome plastic piece.

07-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
Bortz Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: PSM 05 WRX Sti Fav Mod: Cobb Sways Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 65 IWSTI Addict since: May 2009	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Thanks everyone!! Sounds good tyler!

07-03-2009, 05:49 AM	#10
beachscooby Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 05 subaru STi Fav Mod: AP stg2 Location: SC Posts: 641 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006	Re: My new '05 PSM STi (w/ Pics!!) Congrats and welcome to the forum.

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