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freeski1620
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Ok, so heres the deal, my parents are geting divorced and are selling bout of my cars. i am ging to live with my mom, and i am going to get a new car, a WRX STI. im going to do some mods to it, and i was wondering if you guys think i should do anything else performance wise. im on a budget of about 10k after the price of the car so keep that in mind when you sugest. heres the list of mods im already set on:

> apex'i N1 head, mid pipe and cat back
> HKS intake and K&N filter
> re[lace stock intercooler with a front mount intercooler, 4 core.
> apex'i AVC-R mangement system
> apex'i boost conrtoler
> upgrade all turbo piping
> upgraded blow-off valve
> carbon fiber hood
> carbon fiber trunk lid with remounted spoiler
> sparco tournio racing seats
> STI short throw shifter

at this point im not upgradeing the turbo because it can handel much more than that.

this is the exact one im looking at getting so keep that in mind.










any imput that you all have, or little tricks you know about the STI would be greatly apreceated!


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Jan 20 2005 8:18PM
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couchskier
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my neighbors buddy has one, he has the thing pimped out, he tossed in that stabilzer under hood? and a roll bar/stabilzer behind front seats and I think one in rear. I don't know shit about cars sorry.

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Jan 21 2005 6:34AM
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ScratchCobra66
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dude thats fucking tight.



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Jan 21 2005 6:36AM
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davidh
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before I say anything, here's my disclaimer: I have never driven a WRX, so all of this is what i've heard people say.

That said, I've heard the tranny is pretty close ratio. If you're gonna be doing mostly regular road driving or WRC kinda shit, I've heard to stick with the stock tranny. But I've also heard that the revs are getting pretty high up there at not so high speeds. Maybe consider a tranny swap with a high performance one? Like I said, this is what I've heard.
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Jan 21 2005 7:36AM
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davidh
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before I say anything, here's my disclaimer: I have never driven a WRX, so all of this is what i've heard people say.

That said, I've heard the tranny is pretty close ratio. If you're gonna be doing mostly regul
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Jan 21 2005 7:41AM
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Bangor
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ok, don't do the CF trunk/spoiler. that ruins the look of the car in my opinion. also, don't EVER do any of that sideskirt bullshit...... it's great for street looks, but you get on a dirt road/snow, and it blows.

the STI should already have the STI-RA gearset in it, which is pretty much the strongest gearset subaru produces.

interior mods look good. power mods look good. it should already be on the best STI suspension, so suspension upgrades aren't too important........

put a rear differential protector on it. it's like 70 bucks, but it'll keep shit from blowing up the rear diff.

if you've got the money, rally-armor the entire car. scratches, and rust = out of the question.

keep the BBS rims it comes with. they look sick.

put a thule ski rack on it, with the faring.


i think you said something about an exhaust...... wait a while on that. don't rice the thing out with a huge system..... STI's sound pretty good stock. instead, spend that money on a stereo system. or on a driving class....... i don't know how old you are, but a 2 day driving school course is a good investment.

buy yourself a SCCA membership....... and go RALLY!
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Jan 21 2005 10:56AM
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Bangor
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and, i wouldn't upgrade the BOV. a loud blowoff is really cool when you're showing off for friends, but will drive you insane anywhere else.
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Jan 21 2005 10:58AM
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japanada
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sti's come stock with the sti short throw the one that you can buy is for the wrx.







I'll drive it untill the wheels fall off, then I'll buy new wheels!
Jan 21 2005 12:14PM
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t-roy
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i'd rather have my parents togethor than a nice car. i'll have a sweet car later
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Jan 21 2005 4:05PM
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huckedmeat
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dont waste your money on carbon fiber shit, its worthless
Jan 21 2005 4:43PM
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freeski1620
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ok, then im for shure not doing the cf trunk. but past that its still up in the air. to nep, what is the cost of all the stuff that you listed? it sounds like you defenetly know your shit on that end of things. and im not planing on a big system yet. it already has an alpine deck and speakers in it.


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Jan 21 2005 5:12PM
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fahrvergcougar
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there is absolutely no way that that car only costs 25k. even a used STI will cost at least 40k. unless of course you are only paying 25k on it and your mom is paying for the rest.
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Jan 22 2005 12:24PM
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clrumivier4life
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They're 32,000 new so if it's used it's obviously going to be under that.


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Jan 22 2005 12:40PM
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japanada
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fahrvergcougar his sti is off ebay i think. ive bidded on a few that have had the same background and pic layout as that sti. Also MSRP is 32,000 loaded with every option its only about 36,000. how you are getting 42,000 i dont know.







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Jan 22 2005 1:33PM
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skiierman
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Jesus, for one of those cars I would give my left nut! God damn your a rich kid.





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Jan 22 2005 1:38PM
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under_achieved
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hes probably thinking in canadian dollars.
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Jan 22 2005 3:56PM
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Kornn101
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i have a 93 subaru impreza......if that means anything to anyone

you rich bastard, good shit, nice car
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Jan 22 2005 6:19PM
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lenzner
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What an expensive hobby
Jan 22 2005 7:03PM
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rich kids suck

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Jan 22 2005 7:37PM
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Skiertrav
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Listen to Nep, He sounds like he knows what's what.

Personally I wouldn't do a FMIC, but that's my taste. The car by itself is fantastic, but you need at least one more set of tires and/or wheels. The RE 070s are summer tires and are dangerous in snow, slush and with the power you want water as well. Get the full upgraded STi suspension parts as well, such as the pink springs, bigger sway bars, etc. The brakes are good, you won't need any upgrade other than maybe pads.

Driving lessons would be key also, that much power in the hands of an inexperienced person is dangerous and stupid because you'll destroy your investment. I have no idea about your ability but more seat time won't hurt.

I wish I could dump 10k into my car, not an sti but with 10k it could be closer
Jan 22 2005 8:43PM
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CameIToeJam
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http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=9043

read that article...fucking sick as hell...and, based on that, you should also take a look into the new evo




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Jan 22 2005 8:55PM
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Nep's posts were entertaining...I didn't understand shit









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Jan 22 2005 9:54PM
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gravity13
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i want...





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Jan 22 2005 9:59PM
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fahrvergcougar
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it was actually in australian dollars

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Jan 22 2005 10:05PM
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freeski1620
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yes its on ebay thats why its cheap, and the reason why i am getting it is because i wont have a car any more, but fharvercougar, it is you who has an oz lancer and a ss montecarlo. now whos the rich spoiled kid? the only reason im getting this is because of the divorce otherwise it wouldnt happen.

so what do you think the best driving school for that would be??


'what?' Lauren every time you ask her a question for the first time!

skiing what i thought this was a porn site and every one i was talking to were sexy ppl ..i thought skiing was a sex term we all uesed. damn!-twintiprider

'did you know your skiing backwards?'
a female tourist to me at breck while riding switch down a trail to the park.
Jan 24 2005 2:00AM
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Raek
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if you want real advice hit up nasioc.org theyll tell you whats what...
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Jan 24 2005 12:11PM
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Nep
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The best driving school is the Bob Bondaruant (sp)school of racing located in Phoenix AZ. But this all depends on what kind of racing classes you are interested. I believe there is a better school for rally style racing. Otherwise, Bondurant is the way to go. Many other options though, this is somethign you can look into.
Jan 30 2005 7:38PM
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