[Alex]

I'm not exactly sure why I never got around to creating a journal, but I figured now would be as good as ever to simply go ahead and do it. I own a MY04 STi WRB. It also dubs as the project/track car for WRXatlanta.com. Naturally, this journal will have updates on recent events, modifications, experiences and stories as well as photographs, etc.

Until recently, I read more than interacted, adding my input only when I felt it was needed. My primary forum, WRXatlanta.com, keeps me quite busy. For those who know me around here, you can skip this bit I suppose.

My name is Alex; I've been involved with the Subaru community since late 01, earlier 02. It began first by just browsing NASIOC way back when, reading information, and awaiting the arrival of the 02's to the country. I was tempted to buy a 02 but by that time, the STis were rumored to come. I was not entirely sure if it would ever become a reality or not but I thought I would wait it out and see. Eventually, Subaru broke down and sent them over I had been reading on and off the original IWSTi boards in early 03 and finally ended up getting mine when they finally hit dealerships (officially signed up on IWTSTi then). In May of ’04 my car was backed into by a suburban, did some serious front end damage unfortunately. In my search for parts to replace the OEM ones, I had my first encounter with King of Imports. He helped me sift through a lot of the JDM parts that were hard to come by and figure out what we could work with based on the damages to the car. From then on, Kevin and I became acquaintances, constantly talking Subaru and working on the future of KOI, from new designs to new inventory. I was pleased when he told me about the idea of purchasing IWSTi. I had no idea how serious he was about it. I was glad to see such a great wealth of knowledge go into his and Ben’s hands. I will be the first to admit that I usually do not post. The other week I made it a point to change this, and now, that is why I am writing this finally…long overdue eh?

So what is this WRXatlanta? I realized that there was a growing community for Subaru owners here in my very city, Atlanta, and that the south east representation on the big name forums was, well...just lacking. I do not really remember what truly made me put things into motion, but at some point in 03 I decided I wanted to change the SE situation. I thought I'd try this out and see how it went, to get the Georgia guys together on a single board that allowed all of us to more effectively organize ourselves, arrange events, talk shop and just have fun. I wanted to bring all the knowledge, all the help and all the talk from the bigger forums without all the negative aspects that tend to develop in online communities.

To my surprise, after a year of non-stop PM's, IM's, posts, and talking with owners on the street, the site finally picked up. One and a half years later, and the site is running strong with almost 400 members, most of which came from the larger sites. It is one of the friendliest environments I've involved myself in. Not to mention, one of the most active as well--monthly install days & dyno days, weekly dinner and or trivia and or drinkin', and so much more.

I want to thank everyone here for being always informative, friendly, talkative and enjoyable. Please, do not be a stranger, stop by WRXatlanta and say 'ello. If you're ever in the area or coming down to Atlanta for a SS or TopSpeed tune, be sure to let us know, its almost a guarantee someone will have free time and want to come hang out.

Pictures and mods up in just a sec.

Cheers,

[Alex]

My 2004.5 STi Modifications, the WRXatlanta.com Project STi

Performance
1. GodSpeed DP
2. Prodrive Axelback (Back to the Saabaru it goes...)
3. Cobb Catback
4. vf39 WG ported to solve boost creep issue
5. vf39 Turbo Blanket
6. Perrin TMIC (Hey, this one actually fits!)
7. SS Protune
8. Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley

Stability & Handling
1. Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
2. Whiteline 22-24-26 Adj RSB
3. Whiteline 27-29 Adj FSB
4. Group N JDM STi Top Hats (Rears only now)
5. Intrax Eccentric Camber Bolts
6. Peformance alignments performed by Scott Siegel, Subaru of Gwinnett
7. 6GunRacing 2004.5 Hubswap Kit
8. RaceComp Engineering Pink "Sport" Springs -- 25% more stiff than pinks
9. PDE v2 Camber/Caster Plates
10. Whiteline Rear Subframe Lock Bolts

Braking
1. Goodridge SS Brakelines
2. ATE Super Blue
3. SpeedBleeders (Front/Rear)
4. Hawk HPS Pads

Wheels & Tires
1. Rota Full Royal Sports Bronze (FRSB)P1 5x114.3
2. OEM Gold BBS 5x114.3

Exterior
1. Debaged Trunk Lid
2. Cleared Headlights
3. Vision Tecnica Hood Dampers
4. FR/RR Turn Signals Cleared
5. "WRXATL" Prestige Plate!
6. S203 Carbon Fiber Front Lip (Sold)
7. JDM WRC Tail Light Mod
8. Pillarless Grille
9. Hella 118db Horns, Red
10. WRXatl Vinyl Graphics by Sakari
11. Spec-C RA Mirrors
12. 06 WRX Boot, Debadged
13. 32% Darkness
14. WRX Side Skirts
15. JDM Aero Strakes
16. TSX Retrofit ;p

Interior
1. All Weather Impreza Mats.
2. Changed Boost Gauge, HVAC and KeyRing lighting from Green to Red.
3. Actual STi Floormats w/ seat bracket (new USDM ver)
4. HYAIT - Rebolstered Drivers Seat
5. Aluminum Dead Pedal
6. STi 6MT Titanium Shifter Bling
7. Satin Black Trim Pieces
8. s203 Hazard Switch
9. 10th St JDM Super Secret Project

Audio
1. Clarion DXZ835MP
2. 6.5" Infinity 65.5cs
3. 4" Infinity 42.5i
4. IDQ10v.2, sealed 0.5 cu.ft box
5. P80.4 JBL, P300.1 JBL
6. 20GB Mp3 Input

Miscellaneous
1. Stratmosphere all weather STi car cover
2. Fumoto oil drain valve
3. WRXatlanta.com SCCA 13 STU Vinyl

Videos, etc
1. "The Chase", WRXatlanta.com & Siegel Racing Track event at TGP

For more info and such, please check out my gallery!
Vendors I would like to thank: Cobb Tuning,Subaru of Gwinnett Performance Division, Siegel Racing, TopSpeed, Sakari Motorsports, 6GunRacing.

[Nachos Libres]

The car looks good, and I like all the modifications you have done.

[Insane06STi]

Thats a LOT of stuff

[nice-rice]

The car looks good, nice list of mods so far. I recently registered on wrxatlanta myself and check it out occasionally, its a cool site. Good luck with everything.

[AdamBlitzer]

nice mods, i like your story and the upbringing of your website more. I will be down that way in about 2 months looking at schools. I will post info up before i go down.

[AndrewSS]

very nice! I love your pictures!

[Alex]

Definately Adam, we can get a brew, shoot some pool or such.

Cheers,

[Alex]

Thought I would put up a somewhat of a future/planned want list...

Engine Management
1. Done for Now

Turbo n' bits
1. Water Injection ?
2. Go Bigger?

Suspension & Handling
1. Endlinks

Interior
1. JDM v7 STi Spec C Seats or Recaro Speedsters
2. JDM Nav Housing w/ Custom Car PC
3. Defi Imperials

Exterior, Wheels & Tires
1. JDM Rain Guards
2. JDM Rear Spats
3. Cusco Front Lip
4. Prodrive GC-05F in British Black

[jtoma]

what tires/size were you running in those pictures?

[Alex]

Originally Posted by jtoma

what tires/size were you running in those pictures?

That's factory, 17x7.5" BBS wrapped with the Re070's.

['05 STi]

Good stuff!

[jsh139]

Nice car! And, a great color choice, of course!

[813_05_STi]

Looks good...

[Alex]

Some pictures from our amazingly successful (40+ cars) Install Day over the weekend (1/30).































Cheers,