New 2005 Sti Owner

rfawley024 · 08-02-2006, 08:54 PM

I recently bought a 2005 Sti about a month and a half ago. I want to start the upgrade process, but I am not sure what to do first. You have to keep in mind I am on a limited budget for the time being. I want to make it a rocket, but piece by piece. In a consenses what should I do first to start the process?( I am sorry for the ignorant spelling problems)

***520*** · 08-02-2006, 09:05 PM

welcome.

get a TBE and the COBB AP and flash to stage II, then get a protune.

***Insane06STi*** · 08-02-2006, 09:06 PM

Welcome.

ayanami22 · 08-02-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520hpSTi

welcome.

get a TBE and the COBB AP and flash to stage II, then get a protune.

+1 for what he said, and welcome

DARKSTI · 08-02-2006, 09:37 PM

welcome!

SoaReS · 08-03-2006, 06:32 AM

Welcome to iwsti!

**Nachos Libres** · 08-03-2006, 06:53 AM

Welcome. Limited budget will only get you so far with this car (just the nature of the beast I guess). Make sure you thoroughly do your research on here before buying parts as you don't want to waste money. That said, here is a starters list for what you will want to do.

1. Turboback exhaust (these can range from $500-over a $1000).
2. Engine management (I would suggest the Cobb AP for $650 which comes with a generic map and then get custom tuned for $150-$200 or get the ECUTek which would be a custom tune for $850)

If you want you could also get an alcohol injection kit for $500 (you would have to be custom tuned for this) but this is about all you could do without upgrading your turbo. Yeah, you could get headers or a bigger TMIC but the mods I listed are the best bang for the buck mods you are going to get without going to a bigger turbo. The main thing is to figure out where you want to be in the future because future mods will have an impact on the size of exhaust you need to run, etc.

scubadiver424 · 08-03-2006, 08:22 AM

All of them are giving you some great advice, best bang for your buck is the TBE , EM (cobb FTW) and protune, then like svt said there are a couple other things, but TBE, EM and protune is where you are going to get the majority of your power from on the stock turbo

O and welcome aboard!

RSXKiller · 08-03-2006, 08:51 AM

Welcome to IWSTi, I'm a new owner just as well!

2fas4u · 08-03-2006, 10:07 AM

Welcome!!!

you have great taste in model year!!!

555BLACKOUT · 08-03-2006, 10:10 AM

Welcome to the site!

08-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#1
rfawley024 Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 SUBARU WRX STI Location: OC Posts: 12 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	New 2005 Sti Owner I recently bought a 2005 Sti about a month and a half ago. I want to start the upgrade process, but I am not sure what to do first. You have to keep in mind I am on a limited budget for the time being. I want to make it a rocket, but piece by piece. In a consenses what should I do first to start the process?( I am sorry for the ignorant spelling problems) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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*520* STi > EVO... Wait what??? Car: 03 EVO Fav Mod: stock :( Location: Michigan / Saint Louis Posts: 12,394 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	welcome. get a TBE and the COBB AP and flash to stage II, then get a protune.

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08-02-2006, 09:37 PM	#5
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08-03-2006, 06:32 AM	#6
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08-03-2006, 06:53 AM	#7
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,874 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome. Limited budget will only get you so far with this car (just the nature of the beast I guess). Make sure you thoroughly do your research on here before buying parts as you don't want to waste money. That said, here is a starters list for what you will want to do. 1. Turboback exhaust (these can range from $500-over a $1000). 2. Engine management (I would suggest the Cobb AP for $650 which comes with a generic map and then get custom tuned for $150-$200 or get the ECUTek which would be a custom tune for $850) If you want you could also get an alcohol injection kit for $500 (you would have to be custom tuned for this) but this is about all you could do without upgrading your turbo. Yeah, you could get headers or a bigger TMIC but the mods I listed are the best bang for the buck mods you are going to get without going to a bigger turbo. The main thing is to figure out where you want to be in the future because future mods will have an impact on the size of exhaust you need to run, etc.

08-03-2006, 08:22 AM	#8
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,600 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	All of them are giving you some great advice, best bang for your buck is the TBE , EM (cobb FTW) and protune, then like svt said there are a couple other things, but TBE, EM and protune is where you are going to get the majority of your power from on the stock turbo O and welcome aboard!

08-03-2006, 08:51 AM	#9
RSXKiller Junior STI Driver Posts: 197 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome to IWSTi, I'm a new owner just as well!

08-03-2006, 10:07 AM	#10
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,313 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Welcome!!! you have great taste in model year!!!