[BoostJunkie]

MOD LIST:

Engine:

-Element Tuning GT52 turbo
-APS DR525 Intercooler
-Deatsch Werks 850cc Injectors
-Agile Auto Uppipe w/ Turbosmart 38mm Ultragate
-Perrin Turbo Inlet
-APS 70mm CAI
-TGV Deletes
-Grimmspeed 8mm Phenolic Intake Manifold Spacers
-Element Tuning Competition Catch Can
-Koyo Aluminum Radiator
-Samco Radiator Hoses
-APS 3" TBE
-TiC X-pipe w/ OEM Ported Header
-Prodrive Boost Control Solenoid
-Cobb Accessport
-Protune - 402whp/385wtq
-Turbosmart Dual Port BOV
-Cusco Engine Mounts
-Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
-NGK 1 Step Colder Plugs
-Odyssey PC680 w/ Billet Mount

Suspension/Brakes:

-RCE Tarmac II Coilovers with RCE Camber Plates
-Q-rack 11.5:1 Steering Rack
-Whiteline 27-29mm Front and 24mm Adj. Rear Swaybars
-Kartboy Rear Endlinks
-Whiteline Sport ALK
-Whiteline Roll Center Kit
-Whiteline Subframe Lock Bolts
-NRG H-Brace
-Greddy Front Strut Bar
-Stoptech 6-Piston 355mm Front BBK
-Cobb SS Rear Brake Lines
-Performance Friction 1038 Pads (street)
-Pagid RS5 Pads (track)
-Motul RBF600 Fluid
-RCE Kool Brake Kit
-Cusco Master Cylinder Brace

Transmission

-Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
-STi Short Shifter
-Kartboy Front/Rear Shifter Bushings
-Cusco Transmission Mount
-Kartboy Subframe Outrigger Bushings
-TiC Rear Diff Mount Bushings

Wheels/Tires:

-Prodrive GC-010G - 18x8.5 +46 - British Black
-Falken RT-615 - 235/40/18
-Project Kics R40 Neo Chro Lug Nuts
-Enkei NT03+M - 18x9.5 +40 w/ Toyo R888 - 255/35/18 (track)

Exterior:

-Cusco Front Lip
-SARD Carbon Kevlar Wing
-JDM Ion Yellow Fog Lights
-Lightwerkz TSX Projector Headlight Retrofit
-OEM WRX Sideskirts
-Rennline Front Tow Hook
-NRG Hood Struts
-Autospeed Front Bumper Trim
-20% Tint
-Blue Batmobile Taillight Overlays
-Black i Badge


Interior:

-Recaro SPG XL's
-Autopower Race Rollbar (Powdercoated CGM)
-Sabelt 6-Point Harnesses
-Amerex 2.5lb. Halon Fire Extinguisher w/ Brey Krause Mount
-Defi Amber BF Boost/EGT/Oil Press. Gauges in Defi Pod
-Speed Architech Carbon Fiber Center Dash
-Speed Architech Carbon Fiber Outer Vent Rings
-STi Limited Red Hazard Button
-STi Limited Black Climate Control Dials
-Lathe Werks Copolymer 2.1" Shift Knob
-Pioneer AVIC-D3
-MB Quart PCE-216 6.5" Front Components
-Phoenix Gold 4-channel Amp
-Pioneer Sirius Tuner/iPod Adapter
-Escort Passport 8500 X50 (hardwired w/ custom mute button)
-Redline Leather Shift/E-Brake Boots

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I have posted lots of pics as I go along but I have never officially created a journal, so here goes. I got the car in August of '04, CGM w/ Silver Wheels. Here she is in stock form:



you can see in this pic that the temp tags are still on...she was just a virgin.



My first mod was a Passport 8500 X50. I hardwired it...



...and soon made a custom mute button integrated into the stock switch blank.



My next mod was a set of Defi gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Press.) in a Defi pod. I wanted to make sure I had a means of monitoring my engine before modifying it.



I was also very underwhelmed by the factory stereo, so I decided to do some upgrades. I began with a Kenwood DDX7015...



...and a set of MB Quart PCE-216s powered by a Phoenix Gold amp.



I also put Dynamat in all 4 doors. The difference was amazing, now it sounds great!

[BoostJunkie]

So as it stood, my car looked like this on the outside:



pretty much stock. As you can see, I put snow tires on my stock wheels, intending to use them as my winter wheels. So when Spring rolled around, I needed something else...I picked up a set of 5Zigen FN01R-C's in 18x8.5 +48 and mounted 245/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1's.





They looked great, but something was wrong...I drive a car, not an SUV! It was time for some suspension work! So I bought these.



Whiteline Group 4 coilovers. Here's a shot of one next to my stock strut. What a difference!



I installed them and took my first drive...and I loved them! Instant difference.

[BoostJunkie]

I also installed a RavSpec S203 replica lip. Here was my stance, MUCH BETTER!







At this point, the car looked and handled great, but I needed more power. I had been running the Stg. 1 Cobb AP map for awhile but it wasn't nearly enough. So I bought this:



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APS 3" catted TBE. It sounded great, and after switching to the Stg. 2 map, the car was a new beast!

However, I made the decision that I wasn't quite done with suspension mods, so I added one of these as well:



Whiteline X3006 27-29mm front swaybar. Here it is compared to the stocker.



This made a HUGE difference in turn-in and corner stability, definitely one of my favorite mods!

[max05sti]

Great job man, I really like the way your car turned out!

[BoostJunkie]

After awhile, I decided the Stg. 2 map wasn't cutting it, but I wasn't ready to do a turbo upgrade yet. So I made a few more mods to the engine to try to extract as much power as I could from the stock turbo. First was an APS CAI:



I also threw on a Greddy Strut Tower Brace at the same time.



Then came the APS equal length header:



Before installing the header I had it, along with the included uppipe and my turbo heatshield, coated by Jet-Hot:







After installing the header, along with a Prodrive 3-port boost solenoid, I went to Agile Auto for a Protune.







And here was the result:



312whp and 340wtq! I was extremely pleased with the numbers, big thanks to Hill and everyone else at Agile!

[AndrewSS]

very nice, it looks great! good choice going for one of the bigger FSB's

[yoojeankim]

finally ! a journal for 1 sexy CGM sti

[nice-rice]

Looks great man, I love all your mods so far.

[BoostJunkie]

Here are some shots I took this year before going into winter mode:







Then I took off my 5Zigens and replaced them with a set of 17" bronze Rota Torques with Pirelli Winter 240 Snowsports.







Unfortunately, I broke my CF lip, so that came off as well. After taking my 5Zigens off, I decided to sell them, so here they are waiting to be picked up by their new owner.



I will be ordering a new set of wheels this week, so I'll have a fresh new look in the Spring!

[BoostJunkie]

And here are a couple of small mods I have done along the way:

Redline shift boot, e-brake boot, and armrest cover in black leather w/ red stitching.





Blue Batmobile taillight overlays.




Stay tuned, I have LOTS of plans for the upcoming months, including new wheels and more engine/suspension mods!

[evilSTi7]

the car looks awesome man! we should def have a D.C. area get together so i can see that beast in person.

[BoostJunkie]

for sure, I'm in Ohio at school right now but I'll be home for the middle 2 weeks of March for spring break and then from mid-May onward for the summer. When I'm home, I'm all about meets, we definitely need to organize more of them in the future.

[evilSTi7]

unfortunately im at school here in DC too. i only have a week off in march though, but maybe we can do something then.

[Alex]

Car looks great mate, eager to see where it goes now! Quick question, were you once a member on the Audizine forums?

[forgedSTi]

the car really is coming along nicely. she looks GREAT!

too bad about the lip spoiler, though. hopefully, you have plans to replace it.