Spaceman's "O8"...2008 AW STi SOLD

***Spaceman*** · 03-06-2008, 03:09 PM

SOLD

2008 Aspen White STi

Click on each title below to go to post with pictures...
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De-badge
First thing I did was de-badge. There were just too many badges and I like the cleaner look. I kept the STi badge in the rear so for those who don't know, know!
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STi Marque Plate
I don't like having a front state plate and I didn't want to see the holes in the front bumper so I got the STi marque plate next.
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Window Tints
Not big on the fish bowl look so I installed some tints. I still need to install the rear tint but I will need professional help with that one.
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Tail-light Overlays
Biggest appearance flaw on the STi for me were the clear tail-lights so those had to go and I installed some overlays. The install can be pretty challenging. I highly recommend someone experienced or a professional do it for best results. A soapy/water solution and blow dryer is needed as a lot of stretching is necessary.
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Mud Flaps
I never intended on getting mud flaps but after seeing and hearing of the paint issues I had to get them for a little added security. I'm only running the flaps in the front for now.
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Cobb AP
I guess this is one of the first and best performance mods for the STi. The numerous amounts of stories about the fact that the stock tune sucks was a big driving force to get this. Also, if I get any mods in the future the tuner can use the AP to do a custom tune.
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Red Grill Pinstripe
Decided to try the Type RA-R grill mod on the 2008 STi. So I picked up some 1/4" red vinyl pinstripe at an auto parts store and I put it on. I really like the subtle touch this gives and I see more and more '08 STi's doing this mod.
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Intake Silencer Removed
I saw this on jph's journal and decided to go ahead and remove the intake silencer since I already had the bumper off during my Hell Supertones install. You do get more intake noise above 3k RPM and it sounds good.
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Hella Supertones
Bought the 118dB Hella Supertones in hopes of having a louder, more masculine horn and that is exactly what I got! Let's just say it pierces your ears! The stock horns were an embarrassment.
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Advan RS 18x9 +29 Wheels
Ever since seeing these on IStoSTI's ride and then seeing the Original Runduce STi, I knew these were the wheels I wanted. And I was willing to do the fender roll and suspension upgrade to make them fit. Many thanks to t3h_Clap for helping me out with all his knowledge and wisdom.
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Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18)
I had these tires on my other ride and I really liked them. These are good performance tires with an aggressive tread design.
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Muteki Neo-Chrome Lugs
Needed some tuner lug nuts for the new wheels. Decided to get the Muteki Neo-Chrome Lugs as I liked the finish on these.
____________________________________________

BC Racing Coilovers
Because of the low offset on my wheels I needed to get some negative camber and getting coilovers was the way to go to achieve this. I also wanted a drop and with these coilovers I can dial it in to my liking.
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LED Dome Light
I replaced my interior dome light with a super bright and white LED circuit board with something like 12 LED's. This really brightens up the interior and gives off a really clean looking light. I bought this from leddomelight.com and I plan on getting the Map Lamp kit as well but the $70 price tag has me looking around for more cost effective alternatives.
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Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA- The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
I replaced my stock high beam lights (9005SU) and fog lights (9006SU) with the Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA. These are the whitest and brightest halogen lights Sylvania offers. These really are whiter and brighter and I recommend them for anyone upgrading their lights.
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TWM Performance M1 Abrams RL Satin Shift Knob (400 grams with 6-speed engraving)
I replaced the stock shift knob with the M1 Abrams RL Shift Knob from TWM Performance. This thing is heavy (400 grams). It is a high quality piece and the shifts feel great with this heavier knob. The fit and finish is great and it feels even better.
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DIY Lip & Grill Painted Flat Black
I did the DIY lip. It is a garage door weatherstripping that comes in a roll, and it can be found at most hardware stores. I applied it with some heavy duty double-sided tape and I used some black silicon to clean up the edge where the lip meets the bumper. Overall I am very pleased for something that cost me less that $25 to do. I also painted the 'nostril' on the front grill flat black to better match the rest of the grill.
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Magnaflow Catback Exhaust
I purchased the Magnaflow catback for under $500. I got it because it was cheap and Magnaflow makes quality exhaust. I'm really pleased with this exhaust for now, it gives the car so much more attitude and you get that boxer rumble. I must say though that the boxer rumble isn't that predominanat as found in older STi's with melon shooters. Once more exhaust hit the market, I may upgrade.
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Invidia Catted Downpipe
This high-flow catted dp was my next mod. I wanted to complete the tbe and chose to go with the Invidia catted DP. I chose catted because I didn't want to be too loud, throw a CEL, and have issues with boost creep
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Agency Power CAI
Chose this intake because of the wrinkle red finish, added heat shield, and advertised performance gains.
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AP PROTuned by Jorge @ P&L Motorsports
Got her dyno tested at P&L. Jorge did his thing and even though he was very conservative and did everything in his power for a safe tune I am extremely pleased with the numbers. Jorge is a top notch guy and was very knowledgeable.

I was running a COBB Stage 2 map prior to this pro-tune and there is no comparison. The COBB Stage 2 OTS map was very sluggish. With what Jorge did power now comes on strong and the throttle is smooth. If you have the option I would say get pro-tuned as soon as you can when you go Stage 2. IMO the OTS map is ok to get you by a couple days but if you plan on staying Stage 2 then a pro-tune should be a priority.
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LightWerkz Angel Eyes
Obviously these are standard on some BMW's and I have always loved the look. When the opportunity came to put it on my car I could not pass it up. I've seen these on the pig nose STi's and knew it was something that I needed to do. These add a subtle touch to the appearance of the car and I love it.
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Current Mods and links to pictures:

De-badge [Post #20]

Black STi Stainless Steel Marque License Plate [Post #21]

Blue Batmobile Overlays [Post #22]
Blue Batmobile Overlays [Post #23]

Window Tints (35% front & 20% rear) [Post #24]

Rally Armor Mud Flaps [Post #47]

Red Grill Pinstripe [Post #82]

Intake Silencer Removed [Post #142]

Hella SuperTones Pictures [Post #143]
Hella SuperTones Video/Sound Clips [Post #144]

Advan RS 18x9 +29 (Gold) w/ Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18) [Post #271]
Advan RS 18x9 +29 (Gold) w/ Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18) [Post #272]

BC Racing Coilovers [Post #332]
BC Racing Coilovers Installed [Post #336]

TWM Performance M1 Abrams RL 400 gram Satin knob with 6-speed engraving [Post #409]

Grill Painted Flap-Black & DIY Front Lip [Post #410]

Magnaflow Cat-back Exhaust [Post #420]

Agency Power CAI [Post #472]

AP PROTuned by Jorge @ P&L Motorsports [Post #488]

LightWerkz Angel Eye Kit [Post #505]

Invidia Catted Downpipe
LED Dome Light
Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA Halogen Bulbs

Crawford Performance A/O Separator

***Spaceman*** · 03-06-2008, 03:09 PM

**Most Recent Pictures: UPDATED 9/08/08**

The Sim · 03-06-2008, 03:09 PM

awesome pics!

Panebianco · 03-06-2008, 03:13 PM

What up man. Congrats on the new whip

***Spaceman*** · 03-06-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys.

I willing be getting fog lights installed as soon as the dealer gets them in. And then I will be getting some privacy via window tints.

***MikeO*** · 03-06-2008, 03:41 PM

Congrats on the pick up (upgrade :P) Brother. You'll find a lot of technical help on this forum, it's very informative. Awesome color choice as well, AW FTW!

Nice pictures as well!

Shewillbemine · 03-06-2008, 04:38 PM

Welcome! You're all growns up from the SRT-4 (I keed, I keed).

Yeah, the tough thing about the Evo X is that it just doesn't look like a $33,000 car in person. Pics can make it look better but the interior just made me really sad when I sat in it (except the seats).

Enjoy the new ride and update your journal everyday!

wrxtunerd · 03-06-2008, 06:02 PM

great pics bro. congrats on the car too!

***Spaceman*** · 03-06-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shewillbemine

Welcome! You're all growns up from the SRT-4 (I keed, I keed).

Yeah, the tough thing about the Evo X is that it just doesn't look like a $33,000 car in person. Pics can make it look better but the interior just made me really sad when I sat in it (except the seats).

Enjoy the new ride and update your journal everyday!

Yeah, its a step up from the SRT.

You are exactly right about the Evo, it does not appear like a $30,000+ car.

I will keep this journal updated as I modify the STi. Thanks.

fourseasonsandles · 03-06-2008, 06:52 PM

I really like it! Nice pick!

***Spaceman*** · 03-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxtunerd

great pics bro. congrats on the car too!

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

chmura · 03-06-2008, 08:16 PM

How much did you get it for?

***Spaceman*** · 03-07-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

How much did you get it for?

I got the STi for a little over invoice. With my trade in, I got a pretty good deal. I was satisfied.

alphaSTI · 03-07-2008, 07:41 AM

Congrats! Great choice on color by the way! AW FTW!!!

EMAGDNIM · 03-10-2008, 08:46 AM

Very nice ride...

03-06-2008, 03:41 PM	#6
*MikeO* Young and restless Car: 2005 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Torque Location: MD/VA (Home)//OR(School) Posts: 529 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi Congrats on the pick up (upgrade :P) Brother. You'll find a lot of technical help on this forum, it's very informative. Awesome color choice as well, AW FTW! Nice pictures as well!

03-06-2008, 04:38 PM	#7
Shewillbemine Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Trading the WRX for an STI Location: SoCal Posts: 573 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi Welcome! You're all growns up from the SRT-4 (I keed, I keed). Yeah, the tough thing about the Evo X is that it just doesn't look like a $33,000 car in person. Pics can make it look better but the interior just made me really sad when I sat in it (except the seats). Enjoy the new ride and update your journal everyday!

03-06-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,311 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi I really like it! Nice pick!

03-06-2008, 08:16 PM	#12
chmura STI Driver Car: 07 Lexus IS250 Fav Mod: Future 09 STI Owner :) Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 211 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi How much did you get it for?

03-10-2008, 08:46 AM	#15
EMAGDNIM Junior STI Driver Location: Toronto, Canada eh! Posts: 62 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi Very nice ride... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#1
*Spaceman* _ Car: Aspen White '08 STi Fav Mod: 2008 STi Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 592 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (3)	Spaceman's "O8"...2008 AW STi SOLD SOLD 2008 Aspen White STi Click on each title below to go to post with pictures... ____________________________________ De-badge First thing I did was de-badge. There were just too many badges and I like the cleaner look. I kept the STi badge in the rear so for those who don't know, know! ____________________________________________ STi Marque Plate I don't like having a front state plate and I didn't want to see the holes in the front bumper so I got the STi marque plate next. ____________________________________________ Window Tints Not big on the fish bowl look so I installed some tints. I still need to install the rear tint but I will need professional help with that one. ____________________________________________ Tail-light Overlays Biggest appearance flaw on the STi for me were the clear tail-lights so those had to go and I installed some overlays. The install can be pretty challenging. I highly recommend someone experienced or a professional do it for best results. A soapy/water solution and blow dryer is needed as a lot of stretching is necessary. ____________________________________________ Mud Flaps I never intended on getting mud flaps but after seeing and hearing of the paint issues I had to get them for a little added security. I'm only running the flaps in the front for now. ____________________________________________ Cobb AP I guess this is one of the first and best performance mods for the STi. The numerous amounts of stories about the fact that the stock tune sucks was a big driving force to get this. Also, if I get any mods in the future the tuner can use the AP to do a custom tune. ____________________________________________ Red Grill Pinstripe Decided to try the Type RA-R grill mod on the 2008 STi. So I picked up some 1/4" red vinyl pinstripe at an auto parts store and I put it on. I really like the subtle touch this gives and I see more and more '08 STi's doing this mod. ____________________________________________ Intake Silencer Removed I saw this on jph's journal and decided to go ahead and remove the intake silencer since I already had the bumper off during my Hell Supertones install. You do get more intake noise above 3k RPM and it sounds good. ____________________________________________ Hella Supertones Bought the 118dB Hella Supertones in hopes of having a louder, more masculine horn and that is exactly what I got! Let's just say it pierces your ears! The stock horns were an embarrassment. ____________________________________________ Advan RS 18x9 +29 Wheels Ever since seeing these on IStoSTI's ride and then seeing the Original Runduce STi, I knew these were the wheels I wanted. And I was willing to do the fender roll and suspension upgrade to make them fit. Many thanks to t3h_Clap for helping me out with all his knowledge and wisdom. ____________________________________________ Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18) I had these tires on my other ride and I really liked them. These are good performance tires with an aggressive tread design. ____________________________________________ Muteki Neo-Chrome Lugs Needed some tuner lug nuts for the new wheels. Decided to get the Muteki Neo-Chrome Lugs as I liked the finish on these. ____________________________________________ BC Racing Coilovers Because of the low offset on my wheels I needed to get some negative camber and getting coilovers was the way to go to achieve this. I also wanted a drop and with these coilovers I can dial it in to my liking. ____________________________________________ LED Dome Light I replaced my interior dome light with a super bright and white LED circuit board with something like 12 LED's. This really brightens up the interior and gives off a really clean looking light. I bought this from leddomelight.com and I plan on getting the Map Lamp kit as well but the $70 price tag has me looking around for more cost effective alternatives. ____________________________________________ Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA- The Whitest and Brightest Halogen I replaced my stock high beam lights (9005SU) and fog lights (9006SU) with the Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA. These are the whitest and brightest halogen lights Sylvania offers. These really are whiter and brighter and I recommend them for anyone upgrading their lights. ____________________________________________ TWM Performance M1 Abrams RL Satin Shift Knob (400 grams with 6-speed engraving) I replaced the stock shift knob with the M1 Abrams RL Shift Knob from TWM Performance. This thing is heavy (400 grams). It is a high quality piece and the shifts feel great with this heavier knob. The fit and finish is great and it feels even better. ____________________________________________ DIY Lip & Grill Painted Flat Black I did the DIY lip. It is a garage door weatherstripping that comes in a roll, and it can be found at most hardware stores. I applied it with some heavy duty double-sided tape and I used some black silicon to clean up the edge where the lip meets the bumper. Overall I am very pleased for something that cost me less that $25 to do. I also painted the 'nostril' on the front grill flat black to better match the rest of the grill. ____________________________________________ Magnaflow Catback Exhaust I purchased the Magnaflow catback for under $500. I got it because it was cheap and Magnaflow makes quality exhaust. I'm really pleased with this exhaust for now, it gives the car so much more attitude and you get that boxer rumble. I must say though that the boxer rumble isn't that predominanat as found in older STi's with melon shooters. Once more exhaust hit the market, I may upgrade. ____________________________________________ Invidia Catted Downpipe This high-flow catted dp was my next mod. I wanted to complete the tbe and chose to go with the Invidia catted DP. I chose catted because I didn't want to be too loud, throw a CEL, and have issues with boost creep ____________________________________________ Agency Power CAI Chose this intake because of the wrinkle red finish, added heat shield, and advertised performance gains. ____________________________________________ AP PROTuned by Jorge @ P&L Motorsports Got her dyno tested at P&L. Jorge did his thing and even though he was very conservative and did everything in his power for a safe tune I am extremely pleased with the numbers. Jorge is a top notch guy and was very knowledgeable. I was running a COBB Stage 2 map prior to this pro-tune and there is no comparison. The COBB Stage 2 OTS map was very sluggish. With what Jorge did power now comes on strong and the throttle is smooth. If you have the option I would say get pro-tuned as soon as you can when you go Stage 2. IMO the OTS map is ok to get you by a couple days but if you plan on staying Stage 2 then a pro-tune should be a priority. ____________________________________________ LightWerkz Angel Eyes Obviously these are standard on some BMW's and I have always loved the look. When the opportunity came to put it on my car I could not pass it up. I've seen these on the pig nose STi's and knew it was something that I needed to do. These add a subtle touch to the appearance of the car and I love it. ____________________________________________ *Current Mods and links to pictures:* De-badge [Post #20] Black STi Stainless Steel Marque License Plate [Post #21] Blue Batmobile Overlays [Post #22] Blue Batmobile Overlays [Post #23] Window Tints (35% front & 20% rear) [Post #24] Rally Armor Mud Flaps [Post #47] Red Grill Pinstripe [Post #82] Intake Silencer Removed [Post #142] Hella SuperTones Pictures [Post #143] Hella SuperTones Video/Sound Clips [Post #144] Advan RS 18x9 +29 (Gold) w/ Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18) [Post #271] Advan RS 18x9 +29 (Gold) w/ Falken Azenis RT-615 (245/40/18) [Post #272] BC Racing Coilovers [Post #332] BC Racing Coilovers Installed [Post #336] TWM Performance M1 Abrams RL 400 gram Satin knob with 6-speed engraving [Post #409] Grill Painted Flap-Black & DIY Front Lip [Post #410] Magnaflow Cat-back Exhaust [Post #420] Agency Power CAI [Post #472] AP PROTuned by Jorge @ P&L Motorsports [Post #488] LightWerkz Angel Eye Kit [Post #505] Invidia Catted Downpipe LED Dome Light Sylvania Silverstar ULTRA Halogen Bulbs Crawford Performance A/O Separator This ad is not endorsed by this member. 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03-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#3
The Sim Junior STI Driver Car: DGM 08 WRX STI w/Nav Fav Mod: Howard Stern on Sirius Satellite Radio! Location: Monroe, CT Posts: 114 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi awesome pics!

03-06-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
Panebianco Amateur STI Driver Car: Blue 07 STi Fav Mod: Catless Location: Flatest state ever Posts: 46 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi What up man. Congrats on the new whip

03-06-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
*Spaceman* _ Car: Aspen White '08 STi Fav Mod: 2008 STi Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 592 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi Thanks guys. I willing be getting fog lights installed as soon as the dealer gets them in. And then I will be getting some privacy via window tints.

03-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
wrxtunerd STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: IWSTI License Plate Frame! Location: Fairfield, Ca Posts: 244 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi great pics bro. congrats on the car too!

03-07-2008, 07:41 AM	#14
alphaSTI The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 Aspen White/Gold Fav Mod: Öhlins FP Location: SoCal Posts: 947 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Spaceman's '08 Aspen White STi Congrats! Great choice on color by the way! AW FTW!!!