STI Forum  |   Shop  |  Sponsors  |  Advertise Rules  |  FAQ  |  Members List  |  Calendar
IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums
 
iwsti
Home  |  Register  |  Today's Posts  |  Go Premium  |  New Posts  | Mark Forums Read Create a Member Journal  |  Vendor Deals  |  Member Classifieds
 
Register at IWSTI.com for FREE
Refer IWSTI.com to a friend

Go Back   IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums > GR Series STi Discussion (2008+) > GR-Technical > GR-Exterior


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-01-2009, 10:25 AM   #21
Grassroots STI Racer
Feedback Score: 2 reviews
 
Fav Mod: Prodrive GT2's.....19's!!!!!
Location: Estero, FL
Posts: 530
IWSTI Addict since: May 2009
Default Re: What is the best way to spend $3000 on my base 08 OBP GR

Quote:
Originally Posted by zergling View Post
I think some folks here have done DIY for the hood scoop and lower grill. Not sure if you're up to that task, but might be worth doing a search for.

Is there an OEM underlip spoiler?
I dont know if it would be called OEM but it was from the Subaru parts catalog part number: E2410FG120

I would feel more comfortable to buy a grill from people who make them for a living then try to do a DIY on my new (relatively expensive) car.
bolson1982 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2009, 11:30 AM   #22
Grassroots STI Racer
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
 
Car: Aspen 08 STI
Location: Western NC
Posts: 511
IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2008
Default Re: What is the best way to spend $3000 on my base 08 OBP GR

Quote:
Originally Posted by enterthedragon View Post
I believe that Stage 1, Sways and an alignment are absolutely necessary.
This. +1 to what Dfv2 said as well.

Get a tune. The stock tune isn't just bad, it's dangerous. Subaru had to sacrifice engine longevity to meet emissions standards. I'm driving around on the stock tune right now while I sort some things out.. and it's driving me nuts. It hesitates and bucks at WOT, feels anemic and the throttle position has nothing to do with the pedal position making shifting a chore.

With the rest of your $2300 (more if you did an open source tune), buy some camber bolts, get an alignment and buy your alignment guy a sixpack of his favorite brew to get everything dialed in.

Install some swaybars.

Get the shifter bushings (TIC's holy shift kit is great) but only get the shifter if you're certain you want a higher effort for shifting.

Lightweight wheels with better tires.

Spend the rest on suspension bushings, save for a downpipe or go to a trackday.
Beaverboy is offline   Reply With Quote
 





Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Upgrading a base 08 STI system, need some help boiling all the good info here down... NDLBox GR-I.C.E/Security 30 05-05-2009 09:00 AM
Brand new '08 STI base model for $26,500....am I nuts if I don't buy it? jgsb1966 GR-General 46 02-10-2009 05:11 PM
NY TW: 08 OBP STI 1k miles! 1SIKSTI Cars For Sale 11 12-03-2008 06:46 AM
Traded in my OBP 08 STI for a.... Turbosti GR-General 28 11-19-2008 11:37 PM


New To Site? Need Help? More

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:01 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. One of the largest message boards on the web !
Designed & Powered by Domain Architect
Privacy Policy