New '05 in Orange County, CA.

blavis · 05-23-2004, 09:14 PM

Still keeping it under 4000 RPM and the anticipation's killing me. Anyway, I couldn't be more thrilled with a car. Even driving around slowly, this one just feels right.

While waiting for "1000" to hit the odometer, I decided to polish it up and take some pictures.

Link to Brad's STi

Glad to be here.

thermobox · 05-24-2004, 06:53 AM

welcome

***Digitalfiend*** · 05-24-2004, 10:31 AM

Very nice. What wax product do you prefer? I'm a long time Zaino owner but have been considering trying Meguiars NXT (I think that is what it is called.)

blavis · 05-24-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Very nice. What wax product do you prefer? I'm a long time Zaino owner but have been considering trying Meguiars NXT (I think that is what it is called.)

Thanks. I've used One Grand's Blitz Wax for years on all my cars. It's some work to do, but worth it. I plan on putting another coat on the STi once I get the clear bra installed.

rob_tampa · 05-24-2004, 01:02 PM

Nice color combo

05AspenSTI · 05-24-2004, 07:40 PM

I think I parked next to you saturday at the food court! were you parked at the very end of the parking lot?

Im out in Aliso Viejo, I showed my wife your pic and she said "oh probably the guy you parked next to on saturday"

It was around 3-4 pm? went to "philly's best"

blavis · 05-24-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 05AspenSTI

I think I parked next to you saturday at the food court! were you parked at the very end of the parking lot?

Im out in Aliso Viejo, I showed my wife your pic and she said "oh probably the guy you parked next to on saturday"

It was around 3-4 pm? went to "philly's best"

Haha! Cool! Yep, I was there taking the kids to the movies. I guess you left before we did, 'cause I would've remembered a brand new white STi parked right next to mine. Sorry I missed you.

Small world eh? Goes to show how few STi's there are out there when we so easily spot each other in public places like that. I'm sure our cars will cross paths again.

Vader2k · 05-29-2004, 10:20 AM

So you guys are from the O.C.??? You should check out SUPER AUTOBACS in Stanton, off of Ocean Blvd. Awesome place to hang out and to purchase awesome aftermarket goodies. Last week, I was visiting down there and there was EVOs, WRXs, 350Zs, etc.... Sweet spot to kick it.

sailorlite · 05-29-2004, 09:25 PM

They're on BEACH Blvd. in Stanton, not OCEAN. I think it's the first store in the USA of a big Japanese auto parts chain.

05AspenSTI · 06-02-2004, 09:47 PM

I hear its very overpriced.

jay_sti · 06-03-2004, 11:34 AM

Dayamn this is it. This is the color and wheel combination that I'm taking delivery on today if I trade the 04. I would like to see my feedback on handling comparison at the limit on both 04 vs 05.

Nice car man

blavis · 06-03-2004, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_sti

Dayamn this is it. This is the color and wheel combination that I'm taking delivery on today if I trade the 04. I would like to see my feedback on handling comparison at the limit on both 04 vs 05.

Nice car man

Thanks. Yes, I too would like to see your feedback. I've heard varying theories on whether or not the '05 changes should make a noticeable difference.

**KingofImports.com** · 06-06-2004, 12:23 AM

Two Thumbs Up.

jaythecarguy · 06-15-2004, 03:36 PM

Just wanted to say that is one of the coolest and nicest pictures of an STI that I have seen on the internet. I liked it so much I used it as a background image on my computer. TIGHT car, and enjoy.

blavis · 06-15-2004, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jaythecarguy

Just wanted to say that is one of the coolest and nicest pictures of an STI that I have seen on the internet. I liked it so much I used it as a background image on my computer. TIGHT car, and enjoy.

Thanks! Not only that, but I'm honored you'd use your first post here to pay the compliment. Hope to see pics of yours some time.

05-23-2004, 09:14 PM	#1
blavis Junior STI Driver Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 71 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Still keeping it under 4000 RPM and the anticipation's killing me. Anyway, I couldn't be more thrilled with a car. Even driving around slowly, this one just feels right. While waiting for "1000" to hit the odometer, I decided to polish it up and take some pictures. Link to Brad's STi Glad to be here. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-24-2004, 07:40 PM	#6
05AspenSTI Junior STI Driver Location: Aliso Viejo,CA. Posts: 102 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Front OEM Camber Bolt on Rear Suspension I think I parked next to you saturday at the food court! were you parked at the very end of the parking lot? Im out in Aliso Viejo, I showed my wife your pic and she said "oh probably the guy you parked next to on saturday" It was around 3-4 pm? went to "philly's best"

05-29-2004, 09:25 PM	#9
sailorlite Amateur STI Driver Posts: 18 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	jerk got what was comming to him--tranny death They're on BEACH Blvd. in Stanton, not OCEAN. I think it's the first store in the USA of a big Japanese auto parts chain.

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05-24-2004, 10:31 AM	#3
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,625 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Very nice. What wax product do you prefer? I'm a long time Zaino owner but have been considering trying Meguiars NXT (I think that is what it is called.)

05-24-2004, 01:02 PM	#5
rob_tampa Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Animator Location: St. Petersburg Posts: 168 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice color combo

05-29-2004, 10:20 AM	#8
Vader2k Grassroots STI Racer Car: See extras... Fav Mod: I am a professional Badass, who likes to live life by the edge. Location: Sacramento, CA. Representing the 916! Posts: 541 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	So you guys are from the O.C.??? You should check out SUPER AUTOBACS in Stanton, off of Ocean Blvd. Awesome place to hang out and to purchase awesome aftermarket goodies. Last week, I was visiting down there and there was EVOs, WRXs, 350Zs, etc.... Sweet spot to kick it.

06-02-2004, 09:47 PM	#10
05AspenSTI Junior STI Driver Location: Aliso Viejo,CA. Posts: 102 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I hear its very overpriced.

06-03-2004, 11:34 AM	#11
jay_sti Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: --- Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 11 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Dayamn this is it. This is the color and wheel combination that I'm taking delivery on today if I trade the 04. I would like to see my feedback on handling comparison at the limit on both 04 vs 05. Nice car man

06-06-2004, 12:23 AM	#13
KingofImports.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 1,445 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Two Thumbs Up.

06-15-2004, 03:36 PM	#14
jaythecarguy Lurker Posts: 1 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Just wanted to say that is one of the coolest and nicest pictures of an STI that I have seen on the internet. I liked it so much I used it as a background image on my computer. TIGHT car, and enjoy.