MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - A little dirt never hurt

MidnightRunner · 09-07-2009, 11:42 AM

Rolled this beauty off the lot on August 17th with 54 miles on the odometer.
It's my first Subaru, I've been driving Toyota's since I was 14. I've owned 3 Corollas, 2 Celicas, and one Supra. I wanted a car that was built with performance in mind yet still a practical family car. Toyota has the family part down but not performance so it was time to look elsewhere. It was betweeen the Mazdaspeed3, the Evo, and the STi. The minute I laid eyes on the STi, my mind was made up. One test drive and 3 hours later I drove it off the lot.

Current Mods:
1. SPT short throw shifter
2. Debadged
3. Roof Rack w/ 2 bike carriers
4. Recaro booster seat

5. Black UR Rally Armor Mud Flaps with Red logo

Future Mods
1. Cobb AP V2 Stage 1
2. 20% tint all around
3. Aftermarket Fog Light Kit (OEM kit too tame, looking for a more aggressive OEM fit kit)
4. Tail Light Overlays/ Smoked tails (undecided)
5. Sport Grill
6. Lip Spoiler

First night in my garage

First Day

Debadged it Friday before a complete exterior detail. It was a PITA, but I'm pretty pleased with the results.

2 hours and half a bottle of Goo-gone later...

Daughter's favorite Mod

MidnightRunner · 09-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Reserved

trevoro · 09-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Sweet!

Chris93Si · 09-07-2009, 01:15 PM

Very nice. Where did you get the Recaro baby seat?

ix8vii · 09-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Jay very nice.

MidnightRunner · 09-08-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevoro

Sweet!

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris93Si

Very nice. Where did you get the Recaro baby seat?

Thanks! Got the seats at TheBabyCatalog.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by ix8vii

Jay very nice.

Thanks Al! Where's your member journal? Post up some pics, I want to see those SSRs!

JoeyM3 · 09-08-2009, 09:42 AM

looks good, do you mind me asking how much you got the car from carlsbad for?

Nocabb · 09-12-2009, 10:57 AM

Very Nice.

evanescent03 · 09-12-2009, 11:09 AM

nice looking car! recaro seat is a nice touch.

OT: how do you like the corolla S? i really like the way you have it set up & interested to see where you go with the STi.

matt

MidnightRunner · 09-13-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyM3

looks good, do you mind me asking how much you got the car from carlsbad for?

Just posted in your original thread, you can probably find one in your price range easily. Go with a bigger dealership.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nocabb

Very Nice.

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by evanescent03

nice looking car! recaro seat is a nice touch.

OT: how do you like the corolla S? i really like the way you have it set up & interested to see where you go with the STi.

matt

Thanks man, I did all the work on the Corolla myself. Love my Corolla S, stock w/ 17s it handled like it was on rails (better than my '00 Celica 6spd). After I lowered it and threw on some bolt-ons, it really woke up. It's a great reliable car w/ some unexpected balls. I love the look on someone's face when they realize they've been owned by a Corolla.

I'm really looking forward to modding the STi, so much more potential w/ the turbo and I can go with either a rally or a street look.

09-07-2009, 11:42 AM	#1
MidnightRunner Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Black 09 WRX STi Fav Mod: Bike Rack Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2009	MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - A little dirt never hurt Rolled this beauty off the lot on August 17th with 54 miles on the odometer. It's my first Subaru, I've been driving Toyota's since I was 14. I've owned 3 Corollas, 2 Celicas, and one Supra. I wanted a car that was built with performance in mind yet still a practical family car. Toyota has the family part down but not performance so it was time to look elsewhere. It was betweeen the Mazdaspeed3, the Evo, and the STi. The minute I laid eyes on the STi, my mind was made up. One test drive and 3 hours later I drove it off the lot. Current Mods: 1. SPT short throw shifter 2. Debadged 3. Roof Rack w/ 2 bike carriers 4. Recaro booster seat 5. Black UR Rally Armor Mud Flaps with Red logo Future Mods 1. Cobb AP V2 Stage 1 2. 20% tint all around 3. Aftermarket Fog Light Kit (OEM kit too tame, looking for a more aggressive OEM fit kit) 4. Tail Light Overlays/ Smoked tails (undecided) 5. Sport Grill 6. Lip Spoiler First night in my garage First Day Debadged it Friday before a complete exterior detail. It was a PITA, but I'm pretty pleased with the results. 2 hours and half a bottle of Goo-gone later... Daughter's favorite Mod Attached Thumbnails Last edited by MidnightRunner; 01-27-2010 at 08:01 PM..

09-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
MidnightRunner Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: Black 09 WRX STi Fav Mod: Bike Rack Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2009	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged Reserved

09-07-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
trevoro STI Driver Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: AW 08 STI Fav Mod: e85 Location: Sheridan Posts: 272 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged Sweet!

09-07-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
Chris93Si Silver Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 09 SWP base My Stuff: Subaru Parts Location: West Virginia Posts: 175 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2009	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged Very nice. Where did you get the Recaro baby seat?

09-07-2009, 07:32 PM	#5
ix8vii Professional STI Racer Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 05/08 STI OBP Fav Mod: Removing dealer plates Location: CA Posts: 600 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged Jay very nice.

09-08-2009, 09:42 AM	#7
JoeyM3 Silver Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: '10 WRB STi \| '08 X My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Greddy SE \| ARC Knob \| Red Reverse/Signal Cutout Tails Location: North Sandy Eggo Posts: 351 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2009	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged looks good, do you mind me asking how much you got the car from carlsbad for?

09-12-2009, 10:57 AM	#8
Nocabb Amateur STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 2010 STI :D Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 13 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2009	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged Very Nice.

09-12-2009, 11:09 AM	#9
evanescent03 Silver Member Feedback Score: 4 reviews Car: SWP 2009 STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: taillight overlays Location: Philadelphia Posts: 291 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2009	Re: MidnightRunner's 2009 OBP STi - Debadged nice looking car! recaro seat is a nice touch. OT: how do you like the corolla S? i really like the way you have it set up & interested to see where you go with the STi. matt

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