Hey there, my name is Alex and I am extremely fortunate to own a car of this nature. My first car was a brand new 2011 VW Jetta in white.
Being a passionate car enthusiast who attended the track every week to watch, I wanted to have a car that I could drive around and turn heads, but also take to the track...and that's when I made it a priority to budget my money to be able to afford the car in roughly 3 years. So countless car restoration {I do more specialized car detailing that involves strictly paint corrections} jobs which roughly take 20+ hours worth of work, and working for a few summers allowed me to afford this car. I am super excited to present to you my baby Gabriella...enjoy!
Being a professional restorer/detailer, I told the dealership not to wash the car or remove any of the PDI tape, etc. I did go with the rust-proofing by the dealership, but other than that, I drove the car with all the protective tape on the outside, and plastic wrap on the entire interior still on
Here are a list of the parts/mods that I've done... Enjoy!
***Red Lettering means upcoming mods
***Blue Lettering means part is on the way/ready to be installed
***Green Lettering means part is sold and is off the car
Engine:
Air Induction
Wheels/Tires:
Electronics/Lighting:
Enjoy some pics of my car...
Being a passionate car enthusiast who attended the track every week to watch, I wanted to have a car that I could drive around and turn heads, but also take to the track...and that's when I made it a priority to budget my money to be able to afford the car in roughly 3 years. So countless car restoration {I do more specialized car detailing that involves strictly paint corrections} jobs which roughly take 20+ hours worth of work, and working for a few summers allowed me to afford this car. I am super excited to present to you my baby Gabriella...enjoy!
Being a professional restorer/detailer, I told the dealership not to wash the car or remove any of the PDI tape, etc. I did go with the rust-proofing by the dealership, but other than that, I drove the car with all the protective tape on the outside, and plastic wrap on the entire interior still on
Here are a list of the parts/mods that I've done... Enjoy!
***Red Lettering means upcoming mods
***Blue Lettering means part is on the way/ready to be installed
***Green Lettering means part is sold and is off the car
Engine:
Air Induction
- ARC Top Mount Intercooler - Purchased from Matt - Polished by Shawn@KingofBlingPolishing
- APS (Air Power Systems) Hard Turbo Inlet - Purchased from Steve - ID Plate Polished by Shawn@KingofBlingPolishing
- Cobb Top Mount Intercooler Coupler - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- ETS Cold Air Intake Brushed S/S - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- Zerolift Composite TGV Delete Valves - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- GrimmSpeed Turbo Heat Shield Ceramic Coated Black - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Lachute Performance Upper Radiator S/S Tube - Purchased from Julien@Lachute Performance and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Moroso Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank for GD STi/Forester XT - Purchased from RallySportDirect and Installed at Touge Tuning
- PTP Turbo Blanket Lava Subaru for Stock Turbo - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Ron Davis Radiator w/ Integrated Oil Cooler - Purchased from Ron Davis Radiators - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Samco Lower Radiator Hose in Black - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- ARC Power Steering Cooler - Purchased from JDMCainLab
- ARC Alternator Cover (2nd one) - Purchased from Nick - Modified and Installed by Matt@GT Customs
- ARC Oil Cap - Purchased from Chris: IWSTI member "BAD MF STI" - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Black IAG Radiator Stays (IAG-ACC-2502BK) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap (AG-ACC-5002SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG Clutch Reservoir Cap (IAG-ACC-5003SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG Engine Oil Dipstick (IAG-ACC-5009SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG Power Steering Reservoir Cap (IAG-ACC-5007SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG V2 Coolant Overflow Cap (IAG-ACC-5011SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Silver IAG V2 Windshield Washer Fluid Cap (IAG-ACC-5012SL) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- West Coast Fasteners Titanium Bolts for ARC Oil Cap - Purchased from Rick@West Coast Fasteners - Installed at Touge Tuning
- West Coast Fasteners Titanium Bolts for Entire Engine Bay - Purchased from Rick@West Coast Fasteners - Installed at Touge Tuning
ARC Alternator Cover - Purchased from Marcus: NASIOC/IWSTI member "MaD1521" - Sold to Matt: IWSTI member "EMAGDNIM"
STI Stencil for 08+ OEM TMIC - Purchased from Scott: IWSTI member "GraphicSTI" - Sold to Matt
- Cobb Accessport V3 - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed by Matt@GT Customs
- Cobb Catted Downpipe (Ceramic Coated) - Purchased from Nextmod - Ceramic Coated by Fireball Coatings - Installed by Matt@GT Customs
- Greddy SE Catback Exhaust w/Burnt Tips - Purchased from Corey: IWSTI member "C0rlad" - Installed by Carl
- Grimmspeed Ceramic Coated 38mm V-Band External Wastegate 2-Bolt UpPipe & Dumptube - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Killer B Motorsport 4-1 Holy Header 2-Bolt - Ceramic Coated by Fireball Coatings - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Tial 38mm Black External Wastegate - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Deatschwerks DW65c Fuel Pump - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- IAG V2 Top Feed Fuel Rails (Black Finish) w/ IAG Fuel Pulse Dampers - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injector Set w/ Pigtails - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- Radium Engineering Fuel Pressure Regulator w/Fuel Pressure Gauge - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- IAG Air Pump Block Off Plate (Silver Finish) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Killer B Motorsport High Capacity Performance Racing Oil Pan - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Killer B Motorsport Oil Baffle Windage Tray - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pickup - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
Killer B AOS
IAG Race Version AOS Polished - Purchased from Touge Tuning - Sold because not compatible with Carbing Titanium Strut Tower
- Grimmspeed EBCS 3-Port - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Beatrush Transmission Mount - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed by Jason
- Circuit Motorsports Billet Clutch Master Cylinder Brace (Gray Finish) - Purchased from Circuit Motorsports - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Carbon Fiber Driveshaft - Purchased from Yan: IWSTI member "Yanbags" - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Fluidampr Damper Crank Pulley - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Lachute Performance Custom Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Line - Purchased from Julien@Lachute Performance - Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Billet Aluminum Solid Engine Mounts - Gifted from Mooresport - Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Solid Subframe Inserts - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Roger Clark Motorsport Timing Belt Guide - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Crossmember Bushings - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed by Jason
- SuperPro Pitch Stop Mount - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed by Carl
- SuperPro Rear Differential Replacement Bushings Rear - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Tommi Makinen GroupN Short Throw Shift Linkage System (35010ZR010) - Purchased from Japan Parts - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Whiteline Rear Differential Positive Power Front Kit (KDT905) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
Beatrush Engine Mounts - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed by Jason - Removed for MSI Billet Aluminum Solid Engine Mounts
Kartboy Rear Shifter Bushing - Purchased from RallySportDirect - Installed by Carl - Removed for Tommi Makinen GroupN Short Throw Shift Linkage System
Kartboy Short Shifter - Purchased from RallySportDirect - Installed by Carl - Removed for Tommi Makinen GroupN Short Throw Shift Linkage System
SuperPro Rear Subframe Insert Kit - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed at APH - Removed for MSI Solid Subframe Inserts
SuperPro Shift Linkage Bushing - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed at APH - Removed for Tommi Makinen GroupN Short Throw Shift Linkage System
TiC 6MT Pivot Bushings - Purchased from Touge Tuning - Installed by Jason - Removed for Tommi Makinen GroupN Short Throw Shift Linkage System
- Cusco Power Steering Rack Brace - Purchased from SMYPerformance
- SuperPro Steering Rack Bushings - Purchased from SMYPerformance
2015 Subaru STi Steering Rack 13:1 (34110VA120)
- Alcon Advantage Extreme 6 piston Front 355x32mm / 4 Piston Rear 343x28mm - Purchased from Jon - Installed by Chris and Richard at My Home
- APR Dry Carbon Fiber Rotor Cooling Plates - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Hawk HPS Street Front Brake Pads - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Hawk HPS Street Rear Brake Pads - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Stoptech SS Front Brake Lines - Gifted from Cosimo - Installed at APH
- Stoptech SS Rear Brake Lines - Gifted from Cosimo - Installed at APH
- Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- AST 4100 Coilovers - Purchased Locally - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Beatrush Rear Differential Tension Bar (BEA S76102MTD-FM) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Carbing Titanium Strut Tower BAR Titanium/Front/Only Type (Master Cylinder Stopper) - Purchased from Matt: IWSTI member "EMAGDNIM" - Installed at My Home
- Cusco Front Lower Arm Bar Type II (CUS 692 477 A) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at APH
- Cusco Front Member Power Brace (CUS 692 492 FM) - Purchased from Brian: IWSTI member "belaud" - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Cusco Power Brace Crossmember (CUS 692 492 M) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at APH
- Cusco Power Brace Floor Center (CUS 692 492 C) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at APH
- Cusco Power Brace Rear Lower (CUS 692 492 R) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at APH
- Cusco Rear Trailing Arm (CUS 692 474 T) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- GTSpec Rear A-Brace (GTS-SUS-1339) - Purchased from Rallitek - Installed at Touge Tuning
- GTSpec 4 Point Rear Subframe Brace (GTS-SUS-1329) - Purchased from David@Eric'sPerformanceParts - Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Motorsport Front Endlinks - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Motorsport Rear Endlinks (Custom) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Motorsport Top Mounts - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- MSI Rear Toe Arms - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SUMMIT-Racing Equipments Fender Reinforcement Brace - Purchased from Ton@JCP Performance (Holland) - Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Front LCA Bushings (SPF3728K) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Front LCA Rear DUROBALL Caster Kit (DURO3738K) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Front Roll Center Adjustment Kit (TRC0002) - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Front and Rear 22mm Sway Bars - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- SuperPro Rear Sway Bar Support Brace - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Voodoo13 Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning[/COLOR]
JRZ RS Pro 2 Way Adjustable Monotube Coilovers 2008+ STi
Ronnie O'Brien Motorsports 8pt Chromoly Roll Cage w/Gussets
MSI Rear Lateral Links - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning - Removed for Voodoo13 Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
MSI Trailing Arms - Purchased from Touge Tuning - Removed for Cusco Rear Trailing Arm
- APR Carbon Fiber Hood Vents (Universal) - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed at Vaughan Fine Touch
- Auto Staff Titanium Tow Hook - Purchased from Nengun - Installed by Matt@GT Customs
- Blacktop Aero Carbon Fiber Front Lip - Purchased from Eric@HPT Motorsports - Installed at APH
- Blacktop Aero Carbon Fiber Side Skirt Extensions - Purchased from Eric@HPT Motorsports - Installed at APH
- C3 (Custom Carbon Composites) Custom One-Off Nurburgring Front Bumper with Carbon Fiber Brake Ducts and Carbon Fiber IPF Fog Light Surrounds - Installed by Kevin@C3 Composites at Touge Tuning
- Debadged but left STi
- Entire Front-End (Hood, Hood Scoop, Headlights, Front Bumper, Fenders, Side Mirrors, A-Pillars, Carbon Fiber Front Lip, Carbon Fiber Side Skirt Extensions), All 4 Doors, Fender Trim Pieces, Nurburgring CF Brake Ducts and Fog Light Surrounds, Rear Bumper, Side Skirts, Taillights, Trunk Wrapped in Avery Dennison Nano-Fusion PPF - Installed at Auto-Links and Elevated Auto
- Front Bumper Side Vents and Side Fender Inserts Vinyl-Wrapped Gloss Black - Installed at Auto-Links
- Front Grill Vinyl-Wrapped Gloss Black - Installed at Auto-Links
- Grimmspeed Front License Plate Delete - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed by Carl
- Hella Supertones in White - Purchased from JNA Performance - Installed by Carl
- JDM Power Folding Mirrors - Purchased from Marcos: IWSTI member "Monkiboy" - Installed at Auto-Links
- JDM Wide Angle Side-View Mirrors - Purchased from Marcos: IWSTI member "Monkiboy" - Installed at Auto-Links
- Liberal Japan Carbon Fiber Front Grille - Purchased from Yuki@JapanParts - Installed by Steven
- L'aunsport Carbon Fiber Rear Wiper Delete - Purchased from IWSTI member "cerealkiller326" - Clear Bra'd by and Installed at Elevated Auto
- L'aunsport Carbon Fiber Window Vents - Purchased from Quincy: IWSTI member "canadianwrxsti" - Clear Bra'd by and Installed at Elevated Auto
- NA Impreza Base Spoiler - Purchased locally - Installed by Richard
- Rally Armor Mudflaps in Black w/Red Lettering - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed by Carl
- R205 Side Badges - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed by Carl
- Seibon Dry Carbon Fiber Trunk - Purchased from Carl@Wheelsco - Installed by Chris and Richard at My Home
- Taillights painted by Brian: IWSTI member "Nexson" - Installed by Carl
- Varis Diffuser Half-Carbon Fiber, w/Side Extensions - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed at APH
- Varis Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heat Shields - Purchased from Bo@Bulletproof Automotive - Installed at APH
- 3rd Brake Light Vinyl-Wrapped in Red - Installed at Auto-Links
- JDM STi Fuel Gas Cap - Purchased from Juan
- Plastics4Performance Polycarbonate Rear Window - Purchased from P4P
- Top Secret Titanium Tow Hook - Purchased from Tom (will not be installed on car)
- Voltex Type H2S II (Carbon Fiber) 1370mm Universal Spoiler - Purchased from Yuki@JapanParts
Aerosim Research GRB Dry Carbon Roof (Race Version) - Purchased from Steve@AerosimResearch
Spage Sport Dry Carbon Fiber Doors w/P4P Polycarbonate Windows for Entire Car - Purchased from Alex@SpageSport and P4P
OEM STi Hatch Spoiler - Removed and replaced with NA Impreza Base Spoiler
Roger Clark Motorsport Gobstopper II Vented Fenders - Purchased from Mike@Roger Clark Motorsport - Test-Fitted and not Compatible
- Bear-Lock USA STi 6-Speed Shift-Lock - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed at Auto-Links
- DAMD Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Flat (Black Stitch) - Purchased from AVOJDM - Installed by Carl
- JPM Coachworks Alcantara Shift Boot in Pure Black w/ Shark Grey Stitching - Purchased from JPM Coachworks - Installed at Auto-Links
- JPM Coachworks Alcantara E-Brake Boot in Pure Black w/ Shark Grey Stitching - Purchased from JPM Coachworks - Installed at Auto-Links
- Overland Designs GT3 Door Strap Pull Kit (Pure Black w/ Shark Grey Stitching) - Purchased from Jason@Overland Designs - Installed by Renato
- Planted Technology Seat Base - Given to and Installed by Carl
- Stripped Interior - Done at My Home
- Symtech Racing Carbon Fiber Interior Door Cards from X-Games Europe Belgian Winning Rally Car - Purchased from Wim@Symtech Racing - Repaired by Kevin@C3 Composites Kevin@C3 - Restored by and Installed at Vaughan Fine Touch
- Vac Motorsports Race Seat Side Mount Bracket (Universal) - Given to and Installed by Carl
- WC Lathewerks Titanium Sphere Shift Knob (Bronze/Blue Fade) - Purchased from WCLathewerks - Installed at Auto-Links
- WC Lathewerks SI Drive Dial Titanium (Blue/Bronze Fade) - Purchased from WCLathewerks - Installed at Auto-Links
- Weathertech Floor Mats - Purchased from Nextmod
- Windows Tinted 15% - Installed at Auto-Links
- Carbon Overlayed Interior Trim Pieces - Done by Slick Carbon
- MSI Billet Seat Bracket Set (2 sets) - Purchased from Touge Tuning
- Rallytech N14-N16 Carbon Centre Console (RT0997/SI) - Purchased from Rallytech
- Recaro Profi SPA Carbon Kevlar Seats (2 of them) - Purchased from Mo@AlphaMotorsports
OMP Superlight Enduro Belts (Black) - Purchased from Paragon Competition
Recaro Profi SPG - Purchased from Kevin@European Auto Source (Authorized Recaro Seller) - Installed by Carl - Sold Because Replaced by Recaro SPA Seats
WC Lathewerks Titanium Reverse Ring (Bronze/Blue Fade) - Purchased from WCLathewerks - Installed at Auto-Links - Sold Because Not Compatible with Tommi Makinen Short Throw Shifter
Wheels/Tires:
- Advan GT 18x10+35 - Purchased Locally - Refinished by Leprecon - Ceramic Coated at Importfest Performance - Installed by Chris and Richard at My Home
- Bridgestone RE71R 265/35/18 - Purchased from and Installed at Wheelsco
- Project Kics 3mm Front Wheel Spacers - Purchased from and Installed at Wheelsco
- Muteki SR48 Blue Lug Nuts - Purchased from and Installed at Wheelsco
Enkei RPF1 18x10+38 - Purchased from and Installed at Wheelsco - Sold to Richard - Replaced with Advan GTs
Electronics/Lighting:
- Alpine Low Profile Speakers - Purchased from and Installed at DOB Electronics
- CARTEK FIA Rain Light - Purchased from Cartek - Installed by Matt@GT Customs - Wired by Ryan@Start-Solutions
- Color Changing LED Turn Signals (Front and Rear) - Purchased from FastWRX - Installed by Carl
- Cree Reverse Lights - Purchased from Jacky (Ebay Seller "maple125") - Installed by Carl
- Custom Dark Housing Retrofit w/TSX-R Clear Lenses - Done by Eric "Duvanator"
- Full Interior LED Kit (Map Light, Dome Lamp, Cargo Lamp) - Purchased from JWMotoring - Installed by Carl
- IPF V1 JDM Fog Lights - Purchased from Yahoo Japan Auctions
- 2500k Nokya DRL/Hi-Beams - Purchased from Nextmod - Installed by Carl
- Odyssey PC680 Lightweight Battery - Purchased from Touge Tuning
IPF V1 JDM Fog Lights - Purchased from Kris: NASIOC member "wrxmyers" - Installed by Carl - Removed because Cracked at 2017 CSCS Finale
- Greddy Magnetic Oil Plug - Purchased from SMYPerformance - Installed at Touge Tuning
- Motul X-Clean 8100 5w30 Engine Oil - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Motul Gear 300 75w90 Differential Fluid - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- OEM Subaru Oil Filter - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Roger Clark Motorsport Titanium Magnetic Drain Plug - Purchased from and Installed at Touge Tuning
- Stoptech STR 600 DOT 4 Brake Fluid - Installed at APH
Endless Japan Brake Fluid
Enjoy some pics of my car...