[chaos311clarity]

whats up guys? the bulk of what im going to post in these intial posts is getting copied and pasted from my journal on tristatetuners.com... so forgive me if it seems a bit chopped up.
After totalling my beloved 96 Mazda MX-6 in April of 2006, I was on a search to find my perfect daily driver. I've loved the STi ever since I saw the 04-05 body style but I always thought it was out of my price range. After basically getting to a point in my life where i had to decide to either move out of my parents house or buy a new car, i decided to find my perfect STi... i had searched around for months for a black one with gold wheels... but i couldnt find one that wasnt over priced or beat to hell and back... then one saturday morning i stumbled upon this CGM STi at Welsh Subaru in Limerick. I made a call as soon as i saw the car... something struck me that said i needed to drive this car... so i went up later that day... only to find out that i was the first of about 5 calls about the car. It was pouring rain but i drove the car anyway and fell in love... it wasnt my first choice but it had low miles 7009 to be exact, and it was extremely clean minus the water spots that are still on the car. (i think its because there is a nuclear power plant in Limerick and the acid rain got to the paint before i did haha.) Either way i fell in love and drive the car every day. I wanted something that was fast, reliable, and was able to handle any kind of weather, and ive found it.
Mods that were on the car when purchase in July 06:
-Tint (not sure what % but its dark)
-STi GeNome Axleback
-STi mudflaps (h1performance.co.uk brand)
- the car was also debadged except for the STi on the trunk and front grille (all stickers were removed as well)
Mods to date (4/11/07):
- mods listed above
- Genuine JDM V-limited lip
- JDM fogs and surrounds (multicolor lenses)
- JDM Auto-intercooler spray switch
- STi GeNome gauges and controller (boost, oil temp, oil pressure, water temp)
- JDM tail light mod (YAY FOR FREE MODS!)
- Fujita 3" DP w/ CEL fix
- custom 3" -2.5" midpipe (tapers)
- Xotic Motorsports custom ECUTEK tune
-TiC shift linkage bushings
-TiC rear klunk killer
The Future?:
- 400+ whp via rotated turbo set up
- new paint
- sickness

Dyno info:
- stock
253 whp, 257 ft lbs
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...sti8-12-06.jpg
- Stage 2 Comparison(fujita downpipe, custom midpipe 3" tapering to 2.5", and the JDM STi GeNome axlback, tuned by Andy Brahy at Xotic Motorsports with ECUTEK)
[img]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...tockvsstg2.jpg[/img]

Stock Photos:
- dealer photos
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...intatwelsh.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ntatwelsh2.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ntatwelsh3.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...stiatwelsh.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...tiatwelsh3.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...tiatwelsh2.jpg
- first wash
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02554.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02553.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02551.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02549.jpg
- random stock photos
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC03124.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02996.jpg
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http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02980.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02961.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02928.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...DSC02896hi.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02898.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02889.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02902.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02901.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02892.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02888.jpg
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http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02588.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02570.jpg
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http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../4691_1024.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02562.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../DSC00117a.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...i/DSC02541.jpg

Modded Pictures:




EDIT:

because the admins keep changing ****... i took out a ton of my pictures because it wouldve taken forever to edit them all back into links. thanks guys.

[decodeddiesel]

Man I want those fogs on my CGM. Sweet car Bro!

[TIMELESS]

Lovin those fogs too!

[RdRacer301]

Excellent writeup and love the pics.

[chaos311clarity]

thanks alot guys... i should have some new pix very soon of me at track events and drag nights... so keep an eye out

[decodeddiesel]

Oh and I forgot to mention...you should clear your lights FTW!

[nice-rice]

The car looks really good, I like what you've done with it. Nice job

[chaos311clarity]

car now has just over 27k on it...

pix from this past weekend at a meet... me being an asshat!

[chaos311clarity]

its begun, i bought my first suspension mod today. ill let you guys guess.

[BoostnSTI]

clean car man its looking good As far as suspension is it some coilovers? lowering springs? What is it?!

[chaos311clarity]

no coilovers. and someone on the local forum guessed tein springs... i laughed and said they werent quite up to my standards.

[chaos311clarity]

new toy, new pix!




and one from the track a few weeks ago.

[Ikon]

looks good man...

[chaos311clarity]

small update:

in preperation for an upcoming track day, as well as doing some maintenance to the car... ive been purchasing parts... they should start coming in this week... not all of the parts listed below have been ordered/secured yet so things may change up a little bit

slated for the install/maintenance:
-cabin air filter (after seeing other peoples filthy filter i think i should swap mine out)
-clean the K&n filter
-engine oil/filter change (currently using Q motor oil but considering switching)
-flush coolant system
-check power steering
-trans/diff fluid change (motul 90pa, gear300)
-remove stock suspension (struts, springs, mounts)
-install new suspension (either ohlins c/o or rce/ohlins combo)
-install strut tower bars (carbing front, random rear because itll get covered eventually)
-install ss brake lines (goodridge)
-get rotors cut
-install new pads (not sure on pads yet)
-flush brake fluid (motul rbf600)
-install fender braces (TiC)
-install wheels w/new tires (re01r's or re070's)

and i think that rounds it out... got alot ahead of me, and not too much time. thank god for friends.

[ELD4AU6]

Sweet, you got a pressure washer!

nice windshield wipers, color, axle back, gauges, jdm fogs.... and the whole car. lol