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02-12-2006, 11:00 AM
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Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,081
Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)  |  -Four's '06 CGM (Parts are starting to come in - I will fix this leak!) Most recent updates: ***Evo Recaros 7/5/08 ***Gramlights 57 Maximums 7/2/08 The Beginning  The Current Chapter   Cobb TBE vs Cobb TBE + Maddad headers + Up pipe sound comparison YouTube - Cobb TBE w/ Maddad Headers and Up Pipe Built in 60 seconds YouTube - 06 STI, "Built in 60 seconds" Current Mod List Interior Stereo Build *Sony CDX-MP80 CD/Mp3 Player *iPod video 30g *Infinity Reference 6012si 6.5" Font Speakers *Street Wires 4 Gauge Wiring Kit *Infinity Reference 611a mono amp *Rockford Fosgate Power Stage 1 12" Sub *Sub Zone 12" sealed enclosure *07 Limited 3rd brake light *Fancy Shmancy AP/Cell/iPod Holder from Target *07 Limited Red Hazard Button *Forester Din Pocket *Evo Recaros *Maddad Boost Pressure Gauge *Maddad Oil Pressure Gauge *Autometer Dual Gauge Pillar Pod Exterior *DRL Delete *Fast WRX V-Limited Replica Lip *DIY rubber underskirt *50% Tint all around *Fog light cover De badge *Cobb Tuning license plate frame *Pillar-less Grill Mod and Painted Subaru Badge *Wingless Trunk *Blue Batmobile Side Marker Overlays Engine/Power *DIY Fog Light Cold Air Inlet *APS 65mm CAI *Amsoil Filter EAAU3570 *Impreza Fender Plug *Cobb SS Catted Down pipe *Cobb Cat Back *Cobb Lightweight Crank Pulley *Ported Stock headers w/ Grimmspeed Up Pipe and Cross Pipe *Ebay Radiator Shroud *Walbro 255 Fuel pump *NGK Copper Spark Plugs LFRGA-11 gapped to .028" *Protune Street Tune by Innovative Tuning in Buffalo NY Driveline *Kartboy Short Shifter *TiC Shift Linkage Bushings *Kartboy Rear Stay Bushing *Kartboy 6MT front shifter stay bushing Suspension *Tanabe GF210 springs *Whiteline STi 24mm adj. front swaybar set to 26mm *Whiteline STi 24mm adj. rear swaybar set to 24mm *Kartboy Rear End links Wheels and Tires Summer *18x8.5 Gramlights 57 Maximums *Falken Azenis 615 225/40 18" *McGard Chrome/Blue Tip Lugs Winter *17x8 Stock BBS *Mastercraft Glacier Grip II Severe winter 225/45 17" Brakes *Stock Brembos *Hawk HPS Pads  What's Next?: PnP the stock headers and ditch the craptastic maddad UEL headers. **On Order/Waiting for install/Next mod inline** Black DIY interior Stock Exhaust gaskets The "In the near future" list (also known as - the "I need more money section") Red light mods for the HVAC, I/C switch, headlight level and power window buttons Repaint the trunk RPS street disc clutch 18 or 20g? Possibly Meth? WRX rear strut housings-Sitting in my living room awaiting Inserts Koni Inserts for the rears + alignment *Suggestions welcome! Teh Maintenance List - Various Broken and replaced parts to date - 45,000 Miles and Counting *All regular Oil/filter changes, Tire rotation *Replaced Stock Rims/Tires w/Rotas and Toyo Proxes approx 15k miles *15k Maintenance - Owner completed *Dented Rota Rim/Tire Bubble due to pothole Approx 20k miles - replaced *30k Maintainance - Owner completed *AVCS oil feed line, broke at approx 30k miles- replaced with braided lines *Replaced Rotas/Proxes with Stock rims/Snow tires Approx 35k miles *Broken passenger side fender liner due to road debris Approx 40k miles - Replaced Random Links CarDomain Profile Tips and Tricks for various installs I have learned along the way updated: 1/11/06 with some sways/alignment info How I bought my STI (tips on working the dealer) Before/After some vandalism My STI History: Why the STi? I was still in high school when I first discovered Subaru. I don’t remember exactly how I came across them, but somewhere in that time I discovered the late 90's 2.5 RS. I was driving a 98 Neon at the time and absolutely hated it. It wasn't my choice for a car, but it was still transportation so I took it. From then on I was always looking for a different ride and must fell upon the RS. I loved the looks of it, the scoop, wing etc. then after doing some more research I found out it was all wheel drive with more power than my Neon. Believe me most anything that is above 132hp in a Neon has appeal to it. I figured with the power, the fact that it was based off of a rally car, it would be great in the snow here in Western NY. I also learned from enthusiast websites that for a little $ here and there it could be modded to perform pretty well (to my standards at the time, remember I drove a neon). As time went on and I went to college my tastes changed a little and RS's were hard to come buy with low miles and in my college price range. So my lust for an RS fizzled out for a bit until the WRX came to the US. It sparked my interested again but I hated the bug eye look of the new Impreza and thought Subaru ruined a hot looking car. That and the fact it now had 4 doors. So I gave up on Subaru for a while. After college I had the ability to buy a new car and immediately started looking for a late 90's RS again. I didn’t find many so then my tastes went toward the Acura RSX type S. I drove one and fell in love until I got a quote from the insurance company. It would have doubled my current insurance rate due to my age and the car itself. So now working as a Ski instructor I went looking for something with 4 wheel for the snow. To make a long story short, I bought an 01Blazer and was happy until I started to have a lot of problems with it. So now that I started looking again for a new car and the look of the 04-05 STi's had that appeal to me once again. I had also grown up a little bit and the fact that it has 4 doors didn't bother me as much anymore. The STi is still that all around car that I liked back in the 90's. It still has some serious "B@lls" and can also be driven day to day as well as in the snow. So that’s my story in short. Mods are coming, but rather slowly. I am still young and establishing myself and dont have a lot of extra cash for toys on the car. I do put money away for things here and there and always saving for new go fast parts. Price Paid: $30,665 + Tax Options - 'short throw' shifter - security system shock sensor upgrade - wheel locks - blue floor mats Dealer: Faulkner Subaru Bethlehem PA (8 Miles from Becker Subaru) Reason: I went with Faulkner because they wouldnt be undercut by Becker and gave me more for my trade As far as picking it up. Faulkner Subaru near Allentown PA was pretty good at giving me what I wanted for my trade as well as coming to an agreeable price. Best part of the night bringing it home was about an hour after leaving the dealership we were on the highway cruising and a VW Jetta slammed on his breaks so we would catch up to him and wanted to race. Obviously I blew the guy off...I have owned this car for an hour and this asshat wants to drag. I have 100 miles on the odometer... cmon!   This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by fourseasonsandles : 08-28-2008 at 10:16 AM. |
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02-12-2006, 11:12 AM
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| Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL
Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830
Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)  | Nice car! PLEASE get some all season (or snow) tires stat! |
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02-12-2006, 11:13 AM
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Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,081
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02-12-2006, 11:14 AM
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| STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Topspeed tune Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 268
Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0) | Quote:
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02-12-2006, 12:03 PM
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| Spec C Club Car: PSM '05 STi Fav Mod: S203 BBS RE's Location: Cape Girardeau, Mo Posts: 1,696
Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0) | 1. Congrats! 2. Check your oil now! 3. Get some snow tires! 4. Change your oil at 500 miles! (you know all of these things, but I can't help being excited for you and reminding you of them) |
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02-12-2006, 12:27 PM
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Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,081
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02-12-2006, 02:39 PM
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| The Next Petter Solberg
Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Volk Ray's CE28N's Satin Black Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 966
Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (9)  | Sweet!!!!!! Congrats man!!!! -Gio |
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02-13-2006, 04:03 AM
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| Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,439
Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0) | Nice car man. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. |
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