[Millie]

The search began for a Suby in the winter of 2006. I knew right away that I wouldn't be satisfied unless I manned up and got the STi. Before I really committed to the purchase, I needed to find a local STi to test drive. So one weekend I headed down to Edmonton to look at the two dealers. First stop was City Subaru. I knew that getting a test drive on a new STi was going to be difficult, but standing outside for nearly an hour without one salesman approaching was ridiculous. Next stop was Rally. Immediately I was approached by someone and offered me the keys to a modded 05 STi. The onramp to the whitemud was where I was instantaneously hooked. I wasn't interested in buying said STi, it had a rough idle, high mileage and looked like it was beat on. They also tried to get me into a new 06...for $52k. No thanks. :roll:

With the test drive complete I started my search. Importing one was looking like the best and cheapest option. Unfortunately with my schedule and lack of days off, I didn't have the time to fly down to the US and drive back. Luckily, in February of 07 I found an imported STi in Calgary that was practically brand new. I worked the numbers and it was only 1K more then what it would take me to fly down and do all the paperwork myself. I drove down to Calgary the same weekend to take a look. I didn't get a chance to test drive it because it had the RE070's and it was snowing outside. It only had 8k on it so I figured anything that was wrong would be taken care by warranty. The dealer offered me a very generous amount for the trade-in. It was a DEAL. Everything looked great from the carfax" target="_blank">carfax" target="_blank">carfax report and I picked it up the following weekend.

The rest is history.
COMPLETE UPDATED MOD LIST

EXTERIOR
1) Headlight Clear and Paint
2) ebay" target="_blank">ebay" target="_blank">ebay Front lip
3) RA Mud Flaps
4) 25% rear - 28% front tint
5) Grimmspeed Hood Dampners
6) APR Rear Diffuser

INTERIOR
1) JDM Red Hazard Button
2) STi Floor Mats
3) Omori 52mm mech boost gauge
4) MY06 CAD STi cluster

BRAKES/SUSPENSION/WHEELS
1) SPEC-C Enkei 18x8 Wheels
2) Federal S595 225/40/18 Tires
3) Prodrive Springs
4) Hawk HPS pads
5) ATE Superblue Brake Fluid
6) TIC Klunk Killer
7) Group-A Pitch Stop
8) GroupN Tranny Mount

ENGINE/EXAUST/POWER
1) Blouch DOM2.5r Polka Pickle
2) Tomei Expreme UEL Header
3) Custom 44mm Tial EWG
4) DW 740cc Injectors
5) Prodrive EBCS
6) APS R1 3" TBE
7) APS 70mm intake
8) Rocket Rally Tune by Pat Richard
9) Walbro 255L Fuel Pump
10) NGK one step colder plugs
11) Group-A Pitch Stop

On Order/Awaiting install/Too Lazy to Install
Ohlins FPS/RCE V2 Yellows/Whiteline Camber Plates front/Group-N rear
RCE Front and Rear Sways
Kartboy F&R Endlinks
2 Hella FF4000/2 Hella FF700
GroupN motor mounts
Rear Diff mount bushings
Outrigger bushings

[stiman1]

Congrats, looks awesome.

looks like you have some sweet roads to play on

[TIMELESS]

Congrats man enjoy and be safe with your new toy...it can put an eye out kid!

[nice-rice]

Its a great looking car, nice choice.

[Ikon]

looks good...

[seattle sti]

The ride height looks similar to mine on the Cobb Sport Springs. What color are they?

[S->STI]

Your headlights are painted as well. Looks great!!

[06SpecC]

Vey nice ride, i love the headlights! V-limited FTW!

[Millie]

Originally Posted by seattle sti

The ride height looks similar to mine on the Cobb Sport Springs. What color are they?

I have no idea what they are, someone said they are Tein S-techs judging by the pics. I will find out soon when it gets warmer outside.

I didn't realize that the headlights aren't stock either, bonus!

[Chris05STi]

Very nice...congrats on the car!

If you notice she is also debadged, no STi stickers on the foglight covers or the side where the front doors are.