[IStoSTI]

Ok, so I took the plunge and purchased my 2006 Obsedian Black Pearl Subaru
WRX STI on August 31, 2006. Factory Options included: Boost Gauge, STI
Short Throw Shifter, Rubber Floor Mats, Auto-Dimming/Compass Rear View
Mirror
Here's a pic of it in all it's stock glory the night i got it



And here's a pic a couple weeks later



The first real mod was supposed to be my fender braces (which still aren't installed),
but ended up being a Perrin Catless Downpipe and an HKS Carbon-Ti Exhaust.
I loved the power gain and the sound...but soon enough I got the urge to mod
some more, so I purchased a K&N Typhoon Intake and a Greddy Type-RS BOV.
Both were decent mods...I enjoy shooting flames...but it just didn't feel right.
I then decided to buy some rims for the spring, and in looking around, I found
a group buy deal that I just couldn't pass on and purchased my
18x8.5 +45 Rays 57F in Time Attack.




I waited to put them on the car until it was finally done snowing, and I knew that
before I put them on, I was going to have to drop the car. I was debating for
a while over going with springs or coilovers, and decided to not make the
same mistake I made with the IS300 and just go with the coilovers in the
first place. So, I placed an order with Ray at Turbo Teck Tuning (he gave me
an AWESOME deal) for a set of Tein Flex coilovers. When I stopped by to pay
Ray for the coilovers, he took me for a ride in his custom tuned STI. I was
amazed at how much more torque and high end power he was getting out
of the car, so I asked if he would tune my car. He agreed, and now the car
is Stage 2, running at 18psi and it feels so much better. Much smoother
acceleration and power. And, of course, it still shoots uber loud flames
Here are a couple recent pics with the car dropped on the new rims. I should
have some more pics shortly. Stay tuned for them and future mods







Ok So I did the Type RA-R grill mod...




I just really like this shot of the exhaust...



(40% tint added Monday, 4/23/07)



OK so comprehensive Mod List:

Interior:
JDM V9 Subaru WRX STI Spec C Type RA Front Seats both fully adjustable
JDM V9 Subaru WRX STI Spec C Type RA Rear Seat
JDM V9 Subaru WRX STI Spec C Type RA Door Cards
OEM Subaru WRX STI Limited Black Carpet
JDM Red Hazard Button
JDM Subaru WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R Shift Knob
ATI Gauge Pod
Defi Imperial BF Amber Boost Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber EGT Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber Oil Pressure Gauge
Painted Dash Trim
Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ iPod adapter

Exterior:
Rays 57F Time Attacks 18x8.5 +45 (sold)
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 225/40/ZR18 (sold)
Custom Oxblood Kandy Red Stock BBS'
Advan RS 18x9 +29 GTR face in Dark Gunmetallic
Falken Azenis RT-615 235/40/18
Hella SuperTones
04-05 STi Tail Lights
V-Limited Lip
JDM STi Radiator Cap x2
HKS Oil Filler Cap
DIY Type RA-R Grill
Tein Bonnet Dampers (custom painted black)
Cusco Turbo Heat Shield
Nukabe JDM Rear Tow Hook
Perrin Black Radiator Shroud
JDM Subaru Rain Guards
Red STI stickers by GraphicSTI
"Time Attack" Themed Painted Headlights
40% Tint by Ryan @ Shades of Gray

Performance:
Perrin Catless Downpipe
HKS Carbon-Ti Catback Exhaust
Perrin Big MAF Intake (Red)
Greddy Type RS Blow-off Valve
Kartboy Short Shifter
Kartboy Shifter Bushings
Perrin Signature Series FMIC
OpenECU Stage 2.5 Tuned by Ray @ TurboTekTuning

Suspension:
Tein Flex Coilovers
TIC Fender Braces
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings (to be installed)
Perrin 25mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Perrin 25mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Perrin Front Endlinks
Perrin Rear Endlinks
Perrin Front Strut Tower Brace
DBA 4000XS Front Rotors
DBA 4000XS Rear Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads

[IStoSTI]

I'll place some more updates here as I go along, but here is the most recent update...

A couple more pics showing the V-Limited and such...






OK so the headunit went in on Sunday night (7/15/07) and it's awesome!
Very happy with my decision to go with the Pioneer AVIC-D3. It has the iPod
adapter in the center console, GPS Navigation, DVD player, MP3 player, CD
player and a myriad of other awesome little features. Plus I can make it red
to match the gauge cluster and the Defi's.

Here's a crappy camera phone pic, but you can get the idea of the painted
dash and the new headunit!


7/22/07 Painted headlights are in, and so is my Perrin Signature Series FMIC!

[Chris05STi]

Looking very clean!

[MaxD]

wow very nice man

[HWYKING]

Very nice, keep up the good work!

[lokutus1]

nice work! do you want to shoot flames though? if not, you could put the stock bpv back on and it would stop it from shooting flames and make the car run better between shifts.

[IStoSTI]

Originally Posted by lokutus1

nice work! do you want to shoot flames though? if not, you could put the stock bpv back on and it would stop it from shooting flames and make the car run better between shifts.

yeah I was considering that or recirc-ing the greddy but I'm about to have it
tuned again and if it still running too rich in between shifts I'm gonna do something
about it.

[Turkishexpress]

Loving the rims and KDW2s! You would have really bumped up the handling if you went with 245/255s though.

[La Mer]

It looks great with the black wheels. I'm glad you didn't go with a polished lip like everyone else does (I hate that look).

[IStoSTI]

Originally Posted by Turkishexpress

Loving the rims and KDW2s! You would have really bumped up the handling if you went with 245/255s though.

yeah next summer it's getting 255's. I wanted to go with the stretched tire - big
rim look at first.

[AndrewSS]

Car looks good

[alphaSTI]

Wow! Your car looks hot!

[nice-rice]

Holy hell man, thats probably THE best rim choice you could have made for your car. That cars almost perfect IMO.

[dlouie87]

looks really good.

[chaos311clarity]

bill, it looks the same as it does on tristate. lol. call me.