Almost new 05 on friday. Thanks you guys!

mikemike · 01-03-2005, 09:35 PM

I wanted to thank all of you for your help. I have deen monitoring this site for a few months in my search for an STI. I just had a hard time separating myself from my Hemi Ram. I have learned much from all of you and you helped out tramendously during my search. I decided against an 04 and found an 05 Black STI with 2,800 miles at a BMW dealer. Silver wheels, New rear trunk without the spoiler. It drives like a dream. I am so excited. Paid $27300. You will be seeing much more of me in the future. Thanks again

L8r Mike... 8)

esemes · 01-03-2005, 09:47 PM

congrats!!

doesnt it sit LOOOW to the ground???

lol

ese

ps- and "NO" it doesnt have a Hemi!!!!

***bah14*** · 01-03-2005, 09:58 PM

lol doesnt need a hemi. Too many of them around anyway ;-) Welcome to the community bro.

***Datadatum*** · 01-04-2005, 07:41 AM

Post pics of your new '05!

mikemike · 01-04-2005, 09:28 PM

I will get pics up ASAP. I am sure I will be flooding the site with some stupid newbie questions. I actually have a few now if you guys don't mind...

1. I noticed that the STI has a front strut bar installed. Is this stock or added on? It is a factory Subie part.

2. Is there any easy way to find out if the short throw shifter kit is installed? It felt pretty short when I drove it but not sure. Dealer is a BMW/Mini dealer and has no clue.

3. Rear trunck was replaced (spoiler delete) and it flys open hard enough to break a jaw. I am assuming the previous owner didn't swap springs.

4. Is a boost guage easy to install? Can I do it myself? Should I go factory or aftermarket? I kinda like the steering column mount.

5. Will 16" rims fit over the Brembos? I need some snow shoes and the extra rubber may help with all the NY potholes.

Thanks all wise ones, Mike.

mikemike · 01-04-2005, 09:31 PM

One more thing. On the front fog light covers, the STI logo decal like the one in bah14's avitar above are removed. I would like to get replacements. Any ideas where to get them besides the dealer.

***bah14*** · 01-05-2005, 10:07 AM

1. It was an add-on. A front strut bar does not come from the factory on that STi. Nothing wrong with having one tho ;-)

2. I've never seen the standard factory shifter, so i cannot tell you how to check this. I'd say it's a good idea to start a relationship with your local subi dealer and have them take a peak. But I'm sure the next person to reply will be able to tell you how you can find out on you own.

3. LOL Yea, the stock springs are still there. Not a "safe" idea to leave the original ones there. I'd fear the day i forgot to move back when opening it. Not to mention anyone else.

4. Yes. Yes. Yes, b/c the stock doesn't read in PSI which many find annoying. You should be able to find a good steering column mount for a boost guage. Try looking for brand names like "Autometer" and "Lotek".

5. I'd have to say no to this one. I've never heard of anyone going less than the oem 17". You best bet is to grab a set of Rota wheels and a good set of winter shoes like Blizzacks, etc.

Cheers,

Brett

mikemike · 01-08-2005, 11:45 AM

Got it yesterday. Love it! I may not miss the ram after all. I will post picks ASAP.

I want a boost guage though.
Can you guys recommend a manufacturer for a guage that matches the interior with a psi reading and part numbers for what I will need to install it. thanks. :P

imaaaron · 01-08-2005, 12:08 PM

1 mPa = ~15 psi... you get used to it after a while

***evilSTi7*** · 01-08-2005, 02:33 PM

most people would say the best gauges around are defi bf ambers one's, they match the interior perfectly, but they don't read in psi. You'll get used to the other conversion real though, don't worry about it.

mikemike · 01-08-2005, 04:13 PM

They seem like a lot of money though. Over $300 for a gauge (with the mandatory controller). I guess you get what you pay for. They do seem really nice.

***bah14*** · 01-08-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemike

I guess you get what you pay for. They do seem really nice.

oh Mikey ... just wait until you start doing other mods. And just wait until you have her broken in and you really start taking advantage of all that power.

*sigh* I'm excited and i dont even know you. ;-)

looking forward to those pics

Silversatin · 01-08-2005, 09:20 PM

I am looking at the Omori ones J-Spec tuning told me $495 shipped to Hawaii and my friend has them and I like them and they match also but cost a little less and just as good. And the trunk wanting to kill somebody is why I put my stock trunk back on so now I have a spoilerless trunk in my storage closet.

***bah14*** · 01-10-2005, 07:07 PM

I'll second that. The Omori gauge are a pretty close match. Hard to beat the defi's tho.

01-03-2005, 09:35 PM	#1
mikemike Amateur STI Driver Car: Harleys and Race Quads Fav Mod: "FiveO" Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: About Cleaning our wonderfull BBS I wanted to thank all of you for your help. I have deen monitoring this site for a few months in my search for an STI. I just had a hard time separating myself from my Hemi Ram. I have learned much from all of you and you helped out tramendously during my search. I decided against an 04 and found an 05 Black STI with 2,800 miles at a BMW dealer. Silver wheels, New rear trunk without the spoiler. It drives like a dream. I am so excited. Paid $27300. You will be seeing much more of me in the future. Thanks again L8r Mike... 8) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-03-2005, 09:58 PM	#3
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	RE: Beware of parking lots at ski resorts lol doesnt need a hemi. Too many of them around anyway ;-) Welcome to the community bro.

01-04-2005, 09:28 PM	#5
mikemike Amateur STI Driver Car: Harleys and Race Quads Fav Mod: "FiveO" Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Making room for 06s ? I will get pics up ASAP. I am sure I will be flooding the site with some stupid newbie questions. I actually have a few now if you guys don't mind... 1. I noticed that the STI has a front strut bar installed. Is this stock or added on? It is a factory Subie part. 2. Is there any easy way to find out if the short throw shifter kit is installed? It felt pretty short when I drove it but not sure. Dealer is a BMW/Mini dealer and has no clue. 3. Rear trunck was replaced (spoiler delete) and it flys open hard enough to break a jaw. I am assuming the previous owner didn't swap springs. 4. Is a boost guage easy to install? Can I do it myself? Should I go factory or aftermarket? I kinda like the steering column mount. 5. Will 16" rims fit over the Brembos? I need some snow shoes and the extra rubber may help with all the NY potholes. Thanks all wise ones, Mike.

01-08-2005, 11:45 AM	#8
mikemike Amateur STI Driver Car: Harleys and Race Quads Fav Mod: "FiveO" Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Re: Hit Telephone Pole Got it yesterday. Love it! I may not miss the ram after all. I will post picks ASAP. I want a boost guage though. Can you guys recommend a manufacturer for a guage that matches the interior with a psi reading and part numbers for what I will need to install it. thanks. :P

01-08-2005, 02:33 PM	#10
*evilSTi7* The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,375 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	WHO's got a fast one? most people would say the best gauges around are defi bf ambers one's, they match the interior perfectly, but they don't read in psi. You'll get used to the other conversion real though, don't worry about it.

01-03-2005, 09:47 PM	#2
esemes S204 Racer Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,756 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	congrats!! doesnt it sit LOOOW to the ground??? lol ese ps- and "NO" it doesnt have a Hemi!!!!

01-04-2005, 07:41 AM	#4
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,915 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Post pics of your new '05!

01-04-2005, 09:31 PM	#6
mikemike Amateur STI Driver Car: Harleys and Race Quads Fav Mod: "FiveO" Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	One more thing. On the front fog light covers, the STI logo decal like the one in bah14's avitar above are removed. I would like to get replacements. Any ideas where to get them besides the dealer.

01-05-2005, 10:07 AM	#7
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	1. It was an add-on. A front strut bar does not come from the factory on that STi. Nothing wrong with having one tho ;-) 2. I've never seen the standard factory shifter, so i cannot tell you how to check this. I'd say it's a good idea to start a relationship with your local subi dealer and have them take a peak. But I'm sure the next person to reply will be able to tell you how you can find out on you own. 3. LOL Yea, the stock springs are still there. Not a "safe" idea to leave the original ones there. I'd fear the day i forgot to move back when opening it. Not to mention anyone else. 4. Yes. Yes. Yes, b/c the stock doesn't read in PSI which many find annoying. You should be able to find a good steering column mount for a boost guage. Try looking for brand names like "Autometer" and "Lotek". 5. I'd have to say no to this one. I've never heard of anyone going less than the oem 17". You best bet is to grab a set of Rota wheels and a good set of winter shoes like Blizzacks, etc. Cheers, Brett

01-08-2005, 12:08 PM	#9
imaaaron STI Driver Posts: 244 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	1 mPa = ~15 psi... you get used to it after a while

01-08-2005, 04:13 PM	#11
mikemike Amateur STI Driver Car: Harleys and Race Quads Fav Mod: "FiveO" Location: Rockland, NY Posts: 31 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	RE: Matching DP They seem like a lot of money though. Over $300 for a gauge (with the mandatory controller). I guess you get what you pay for. They do seem really nice.

01-08-2005, 09:20 PM	#13
Silversatin Junior STI Driver Car: Cars, family, traveling Fav Mod: USAF Location: On the rock (Oahu) Posts: 130 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I am looking at the Omori ones J-Spec tuning told me $495 shipped to Hawaii and my friend has them and I like them and they match also but cost a little less and just as good. And the trunk wanting to kill somebody is why I put my stock trunk back on so now I have a spoilerless trunk in my storage closet.

01-10-2005, 07:07 PM	#14
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	MAF sensor I'll second that. The Omori gauge are a pretty close match. Hard to beat the defi's tho. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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