thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project

thatguymike · 03-30-2008, 09:24 PM

Figured it was about time I started a journal since the modifications have begun. Picked up the car in February from Sangera Subaru in Bakersfield, CA....excellent dealership btw.

Here is the car stock in the midst of a Mt. Hamilton run to break it in.

About a month later and we've got some 17" Enkei RC-T4's and Rally Armor UR mudflaps. Pics were taken just after today just after getting home from gravel fireroad run that was promptly ended by a ranger in a helicopter telling me to "Please leave the area, there is no offroading allowed"

thatguymike · 03-30-2008, 09:24 PM

Some quick plugs

Speedelement, they don't do rally parts but if your in the bay area pay em a visit for your performance needs, i.e. dyno, suspension tidbits, motor mods, ****pit upgrades, a bathing ape shirts, LOL.

and of course Dirty Impreza!!

Future mods coming soon:
Jackson brake conversion + stainless lines. Will keep OEM brakes as well for tarmac setup.
15" Enkei RC-G4's + rally rubbers
Rear Sway + Rear strut tower
Sparco buckets up front, Sparco wheel
Rear diff plate + skid plate
Accessport + tune. Plan to leave the motor fairly stock. Maybe a turboback

Things i'd like to get done down the road:
Caged
Gravel Coilovers

kts262 · 03-31-2008, 08:32 AM

Mmmm looks good with those RC-T4s on there.

Can't wait to see how the RC-G4's + brake conversion look on there.

STI_Mike · 03-31-2008, 08:52 AM

lookin good!

jph · 03-31-2008, 08:55 AM

this should be interesting!

looking forward to seeing this build

J.

Wolverine 250R · 03-31-2008, 09:01 AM

Those wheels are awesome!

dlouie87 · 03-31-2008, 09:52 AM

looks bod man...

i miss those rims.

RaviShankar · 03-31-2008, 02:18 PM

Very nice. I'll be lurking this thread regularly.

jutes85 · 03-31-2008, 03:06 PM

Where'd you pick up the RC-T4's? I'm looking to get a set for the winter.

munky69 · 03-31-2008, 04:14 PM

very tough/rally ! nice

dlouie87 · 03-31-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jutes85

Where'd you pick up the RC-T4's? I'm looking to get a set for the winter.

speed element...

thatguymike · 04-01-2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

RC-T4's were purchased at Speedelement. I believe they are special order now, about 1-2 months wait.

STI-LOS · 04-01-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatguymike

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

RC-T4's were purchased at Speedelement. I believe they are special order now, about 1-2 months wait.

Those are the wheels bro.. Kick ass ride..

jessej · 06-17-2008, 10:46 AM

Love your car and +1 for Rally goodness

03-30-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
thatguymike Amateur STI Driver Car: Gray, 08 STI Fav Mod: Dirt Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 36 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Figured it was about time I started a journal since the modifications have begun. Picked up the car in February from Sangera Subaru in Bakersfield, CA....excellent dealership btw. Here is the car stock in the midst of a Mt. Hamilton run to break it in. About a month later and we've got some 17" Enkei RC-T4's and Rally Armor UR mudflaps. Pics were taken just after today just after getting home from gravel fireroad run that was promptly ended by a ranger in a helicopter telling me to "Please leave the area, there is no offroading allowed" This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by thatguymike : 03-31-2008 at 08:14 AM.

03-30-2008, 09:24 PM	#2
thatguymike Amateur STI Driver Car: Gray, 08 STI Fav Mod: Dirt Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 36 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Some quick plugs Speedelement, they don't do rally parts but if your in the bay area pay em a visit for your performance needs, i.e. dyno, suspension tidbits, motor mods, ****pit upgrades, a bathing ape shirts, LOL. and of course Dirty Impreza!! Future mods coming soon: Jackson brake conversion + stainless lines. Will keep OEM brakes as well for tarmac setup. 15" Enkei RC-G4's + rally rubbers Rear Sway + Rear strut tower Sparco buckets up front, Sparco wheel Rear diff plate + skid plate Accessport + tune. Plan to leave the motor fairly stock. Maybe a turboback Things i'd like to get done down the road: Caged Gravel Coilovers

03-31-2008, 08:32 AM	#3
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: '05 OBP w/ Gold Fav Mod: Spec C Type-RA struts Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,072 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Mmmm looks good with those RC-T4s on there. Can't wait to see how the RC-G4's + brake conversion look on there.

03-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
STI_Mike S204 Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Defi Gauges Location: Laguna Niguel,Ca Posts: 2,918 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project lookin good!

03-31-2008, 08:55 AM	#5
jph S204 Racer Car: '08 STi Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,690 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project this should be interesting! looking forward to seeing this build J.

03-31-2008, 09:01 AM	#6
Wolverine 250R Senior STI Driver Car: 05 WRB/Gold STi Fav Mod: Rally Armor Flaps Location: Northeast PA Posts: 308 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Those wheels are awesome!

03-31-2008, 09:52 AM	#7
dlouie87 Spec C Club Car: 05 sti... Fav Mod: I Love my STi stickers! Location: Yuba/Chico, Ca Posts: 1,418 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project looks bod man... i miss those rims.

03-31-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
RaviShankar Amateur STI Driver Posts: 30 Join Date: Sep 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Very nice. I'll be lurking this thread regularly.

03-31-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
jutes85 Silver Member Car: 2006 OBP STi Fav Mod: AP Stage 2 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,314 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Where'd you pick up the RC-T4's? I'm looking to get a set for the winter.

03-31-2008, 04:14 PM	#10
munky69 S204 Racer Car: 04 STi,00 740i Sport Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 2,889 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project very tough/rally ! nice

04-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#12
thatguymike Amateur STI Driver Car: Gray, 08 STI Fav Mod: Dirt Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 36 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Thanks for the kind words everyone. RC-T4's were purchased at Speedelement. I believe they are special order now, about 1-2 months wait.

06-17-2008, 10:46 AM	#14
jessej Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 2008 STI Location: Norman, OK Posts: 76 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: thatguymike's 2008 STI gravel/tarmac rally project Love your car and +1 for Rally goodness This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.