Anyone got a ESX STi? - Page 3

STi Lou · 08-02-2005, 11:33 AM

I think that the Z-Tuned 350z convertable is much more impressive. A local nissan dealership had it and they used real nice parts to make 400rwhp on a 350z, and yes they did a whole lot of suspension upgrades unlike the ESX car... Twin PE turbos at 6psi boost, and a huge ARC Front mount, exhaust, sitting on sweet 19's, dvd nav, new paint scheme and plenty of other stuff i cant think of. They wanted 69k (40k for stock 350z conv) may seem like a lot but this thing was sweet. The turbo kit can be bought for 8k normally, the rims were probably 2k and the paint job must have cost another 7-10k.....

fadedSTi · 08-03-2005, 07:53 AM

so there are 2 different ESX STi's? one 375hp and one 425hp?

OrlandoSTi · 08-08-2005, 01:06 PM

I was talking with our Southeast rep this morning and we both agree that these ESX cars are such a waste.... They're going to sit on lots forever....

BoricuaSTi · 08-08-2005, 01:34 PM

they tried to come out with a FQ type of thing... (aka Evo FQ400) and it didn't quite work out.

Then again, the EVo offers WAY better seats, CF good here and there and who knows what else. The FQ400 is still not worth its price, but at least its a good attempt at making a specialty model.

BoricuaSTi · 08-08-2005, 01:36 PM

BTW, I love this picture on that auction... show's how hand made it was.. haha

mofoSTI · 08-08-2005, 08:32 PM

I would fire that painter helper and get a guy that could figure out by himself how to remove parts rather than mask them up. 2c

TampaSTI · 08-09-2005, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NoItchSTI

You can by alot more car with that amount. Don't get me wrong, the STI's are hot, but over 45,000? No thanks!

USAF_STi · 08-09-2005, 03:12 PM

As for the turbo i belive they use a IHI VF-22. the car is still not worth the price tag.

***Horhay*** · 08-10-2005, 07:43 AM

look at those wheels....um....

wrxurv8 · 08-10-2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

I have ESX wheels...does that count for anything?

Nope. They're the wrong offset

wrxurv8 · 08-10-2005, 12:29 PM

Also, why wouldn't one buy a regular STI w/ a VISHNU Package, make 400HP, then get some Pinks and Tops and call it a day?

narenjis05 · 08-10-2005, 03:45 PM

and somebody here paid 299 a wheel for arceo wheels? how much do they weigh? i picked up (in my opinion) vastly better looking rota fomula mesh in 18x8 for 600 for a set! $15k on top is ludicrous. on top of that they made the car look worse. if prodrive designed a package, i'd get in line... did ali ever had a reputation of being a great tuner?? if you dont have that reputation, how can you tell yourself that your $45-50k is money well spent... the prodrive gc8 was a very well integrated package/car.

esemes · 08-10-2005, 04:17 PM

who holds the warranty with the modified ECU?? that's the only upgrade to the train, aside from exhaust.....

?

DubyaSTi · 08-11-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxurv8

Nope. They're the wrong offset

Your correct. They are 41mm and I'm having issues with my tires rubbing with my Pink springs.
Had I known that prior to purchase I wouldn't have ordered them at all...however...I do think they look good. Not the red ones though lol.

SnowbordrWRX · 08-11-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

...I do think they look good...

Performance >> looks IMO

08-02-2005, 11:33 AM	#31
STi Lou Junior STI Driver Posts: 149 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I think that the Z-Tuned 350z convertable is much more impressive. A local nissan dealership had it and they used real nice parts to make 400rwhp on a 350z, and yes they did a whole lot of suspension upgrades unlike the ESX car... Twin PE turbos at 6psi boost, and a huge ARC Front mount, exhaust, sitting on sweet 19's, dvd nav, new paint scheme and plenty of other stuff i cant think of. They wanted 69k (40k for stock 350z conv) may seem like a lot but this thing was sweet. The turbo kit can be bought for 8k normally, the rims were probably 2k and the paint job must have cost another 7-10k..... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-03-2005, 07:53 AM	#32
fadedSTi Professional STI Racer Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: HEET, Scott Siegel Tuning, Lots of BOOOOST Location: Tampa Posts: 810 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	so there are 2 different ESX STi's? one 375hp and one 425hp?

08-08-2005, 01:06 PM	#33
OrlandoSTi Lurker Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Spec C Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I was talking with our Southeast rep this morning and we both agree that these ESX cars are such a waste.... They're going to sit on lots forever....

08-08-2005, 01:34 PM	#34
BoricuaSTi Spec C Club Car: Cars... Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 1,042 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	they tried to come out with a FQ type of thing... (aka Evo FQ400) and it didn't quite work out. Then again, the EVo offers WAY better seats, CF good here and there and who knows what else. The FQ400 is still not worth its price, but at least its a good attempt at making a specialty model.

08-08-2005, 01:36 PM	#35
BoricuaSTi Spec C Club Car: Cars... Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 1,042 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	BTW, I love this picture on that auction... show's how hand made it was.. haha

08-08-2005, 08:32 PM	#36
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,442 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I would fire that painter helper and get a guy that could figure out by himself how to remove parts rather than mask them up. 2c

08-09-2005, 03:12 PM	#38
USAF_STi Spec C Club Car: 05' CGM on silver Fav Mod: Ed's tune! Location: Bay Area NorCal Posts: 1,918 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	As for the turbo i belive they use a IHI VF-22. the car is still not worth the price tag.

08-10-2005, 07:43 AM	#39
*Horhay* Unobtanium Member Car: 2005 CGM STi Fav Mod: Process West V-Mount IC Location: 1st state Posts: 962 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	look at those wheels....um....

08-10-2005, 12:29 PM	#41
wrxurv8 Junior STI Driver Posts: 105 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Also, why wouldn't one buy a regular STI w/ a VISHNU Package, make 400HP, then get some Pinks and Tops and call it a day?

08-10-2005, 03:45 PM	#42
narenjis05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 cgm sti Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 198 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	and somebody here paid 299 a wheel for arceo wheels? how much do they weigh? i picked up (in my opinion) vastly better looking rota fomula mesh in 18x8 for 600 for a set! $15k on top is ludicrous. on top of that they made the car look worse. if prodrive designed a package, i'd get in line... did ali ever had a reputation of being a great tuner?? if you dont have that reputation, how can you tell yourself that your $45-50k is money well spent... the prodrive gc8 was a very well integrated package/car.

08-10-2005, 04:17 PM	#43
esemes S204 Racer Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,756 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	who holds the warranty with the modified ECU?? that's the only upgrade to the train, aside from exhaust..... ?