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Old 09-03-2008, 06:27 PM   #1
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Who is this guy?
For those of you who do not know me I am an avid Subaru fan ever since my family got a 2000 Subaru Outback wagon in green/gold. We then traded that in for a 2003 Subaru Forrester 2.5XS which I shared all the while saving up money for my own car. I then decided late in 06 when the 07's just came out to get a 2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT 5EAT. I put 18k miles on it and loved every minute of it. When the 08 STi came out I first hated it like many. But what can I say, it has grown on me more and more and on 08/08/08 I purchased it!

What car?
I decided to go for an Aspen White w/ Gold BBS, no navigation, and "fog lights" which don't really light anything. It was either that or a Black on silver BBS. Tough choice but it had to be made and I went for the brighter white. I was tired of driving a dark car.

Here's the new gal in the showroom:


And at home:


And the old leggy:



MOD LIST BREAKDOWN:
(STi pink = inc. mods (1-2months), Subaru Gold = inc. mods (3-6months), Rally Blue = Installed Mods, Black = Wishlist)

  • Power Package:
    • Invidia N1 Resonated Ti tip
    • Invidia Catless Downpipe
    • Harman Motive CAI
    • Cobb AP
    • Pro-Tune @ 287hp/319tq (93 octane, Mustang Dyno)
    • Crawford Performance A/O Separator
    • DeatschWerks 1000cc Injectors
    • Perrin Fuel Rails
    • Custom Surge Tank
    • Tomei UEL Headers
    • TurboXS Up-Pipe w/ Tial 44mm
    • TurboXS UTEC
    • ATP GT3071/GT3076 .63 or Dom 2.5R Polka Pickle
    • Hallman Pro RX Boost Controller
    • Spearco TMIC or V-Mount w/ reversed intake manifold
    • Aquamist Meth
    • Phenolic Thermal Spacer 8mm
    • TGV Delete
    • Braille STi CF Battery
  • Drive Train:
    • Group N Engine Mounts
    • Group N Tranny Mounts
    • WL Rear Diff Inserts
    • WL Rear Subframe Inserts
    • TiC Tranny Crossmember Bushings
    • TiC Holy Shift Set
    • Kartboy Rear Subframe Bushings
  • Wheels / Tires:
    • Summer/Street: Prodrive GC-010G 18x9.5 +44 Matte Gold
    • Summer/Street: 285/35/18 Nitto NT-05
    • Summer/Street: Project Kics Heptagon Caliber 24 Lug Nuts
    • Winter: Stock Gold BBS
    • Winter: 225/45/18 Dunlop Winter Sport M3
    • Winter: Muteki SR48 Neo Open-Ended Lug Nuts
    • Track: RCT4 18x9.5 +45
  • Suspension Upgrades:
    • WL 22mm FSB
    • WL Front End links
    • WL 20mm RSB
    • WL Rear End links
    • WL RSB Mount Reinforcements
    • WL Steering Rack Bushings
    • WL Front Control Arm Bushings
    • WL 4 Point Sub-Frame Brace
    • WL ALK
    • WL Rear Tailing Bushings

    • WL Roll Center Kit
    • Custom Rear Lateral Links
    • BC BR Coilovers
  • Cooling Upgrades:
    • Mishimoto Radiator
    • Gimmick Motor Sports Radiator Hoses
    • Boost Logic Turbo Blanket
    • Heat shielded CAI, TMIC Couplers, Radiator Hoses
    • Turbo Smart TMIC Coupler
    • TiC TMIC + Radiator Spring-loaded T-Bolt Clamps
    • Custom Area1320 Oil Cooler
  • Exterior:
    • Perrin Shorty Antenna
    • 25% Tint
    • Beatrush Under Panel
    • L'aunsport Front Bumper
    • L'aunsport WRC Replica Spoiler
    • Seibon CW-style CF Hood
  • Braking:
    • Stoptech Centric Posi-Quiet Pads
    • Goodridge Stainless Lines
    • AP Racing Formula 6-pot / Rotora 6-pot / Stop-Tech ST-60 front kit
  • ICE/Bling/Interior:
    • WC Lathe Werks Super-Heavy Stainless Shift Knob
    • Garmin Nuvi 200 GPS
    • Sparco Evo 2 Seat
    • STRI DSD Boost/EGT/Oil Pressure 52mm
    • Undecided Head Unit
    • HKS Camp 2
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Old 09-03-2008, 06:27 PM   #2
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Old 09-03-2008, 06:30 PM   #3
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HKS Legamax Centerpipe + Exhaust has arrived. Installing tomorrow. The quality of this stuff looks GREAT!






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Old 09-03-2008, 06:45 PM   #4
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Default Re: sysfailur -> AW 08 STi - Update: HKS Exhaust arrived!

Tips look great, but the can looks kinda cheap. All in all a great looking setup though. Any plans for a DP?
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Old 09-03-2008, 07:13 PM   #5
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Tips look great, but the can looks kinda cheap. All in all a great looking setup though. Any plans for a DP?
Updated main post w/ future mod wish-list of sorts. It's in my plans for the future but as of right now, nope.

TBH a new headunit is what I'm wanting more and more right now. NEEDS THE MEWSICS!

Also, the can really is sturdy. Everything seems top notch to me. Even has like a "JASMA" plate bolted onto the can and the centerpipe instead of a sticker which I thought was pretty cool.
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Old 09-04-2008, 02:46 PM   #6
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Default Re: sysfailur -> AW 08 STi - Update: HKS Exhaust arrived!

Exhaust installed, sounds great! I will post pics/vids tomorrow most likely.

Some notes also: Install was really easy, fitment was great, and the sound is deep and smooth.

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Old 09-04-2008, 02:59 PM   #7
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Default Re: sysfailur -> AW 08 STi - Update: HKS Exhaust arrived!

nice choice on the exhaust.
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Old 09-04-2008, 03:12 PM   #8
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super nice choice
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Old 09-04-2008, 05:11 PM   #9
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Nice work, looks good
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Old 09-04-2008, 07:12 PM   #10
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Default Re: sysfailur -> AW 08 STi - Update: HKS Exhaust arrived!

Thx guys, I just got home but tomorrow I'm gonna do a buncha HD filming of this. Some drivebys, maybe a little tunnel action! There's only one tunnel near me, and I gotta pay like $1.50 to go on that stretch of turnpike but, I think imma do it cus it does sound friggin awesome.
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