SWortham Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I figured I'd post an update about the car. I've been to a track day and a few autocrosses with it now. But just a few weeks ago I installed a new suspension and I haven't been to the track since then. When the autocross season starts up next year I expect the car will be a little more competitive in STU though. The car now has Ohlins struts, RCE springs, RCE front camber plates, Group-N rear mounts, COBB AccessPort stage 1, and a V-limited lip spoiler. http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2006-12-15/IMG_0078_800px.jpg http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2006-12-15/IMG_0062_800px.jpg http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2006-12-15/IMG_0067_800px.jpg http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2006-12-15/IMG_0072_800px.jpg http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2006-12-15/IMG_0074_800px.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisted Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 nice but incomplete w/o the gold rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 A lot of people say that to me. It's surprising how many fans there are of the gold rims. Would you believe this car had gold rims at the dealer but I asked them to swap it out for silver? If I were to rally this car I'd be all over the gold rims. But to me a track car needs silver, so that's what I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Looks good....and I prefer silver also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kflow Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Very nice! I test drove an Sti before buying my Legacy GT. I felt it was a little to harsh for daily driving but man it would make the ultimate track toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Uh oh... new rims... bling bling... http://www.gldomain.com/STI/TRMotorsports%20MT1/IMG_0681_600px.jpg And my XenonK impersonation... http://www.gldomain.com/STI/TRMotorsports%20MT1/IMG_0687_600px.jpg Actually they're the anti-bling being matte grey. They're 17x8.5" TRMotorsports MT1's. 17.5 pounds per wheel. And they should be installed tomorrow along with 255/40-17 Falken RT615's. Mmm, grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 hold up... anyone notice the lack of bumper protrusions? wtf couldn't the gt get the same treatment? that particular model year sti looks good in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitestar Pilot Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Sweet ride! One of the best cars money can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 hmmm I like those rims. i'll be in the market soon for a set... Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Well they're installed. And they easily clear the stock Brembo's. There's more room between the spokes and the calipers than the stock wheels had so I'm pleased to see that. My brother and I went out to take some pics (that's his Z06 in most of the shots)... http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/549.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/550.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/551.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/552.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/553.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/554.jpg http://iwsti.com/blogs/uploads/s/SWortham/555.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaGe Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 what camera are you using? OTM. Sorry I didn't mean to start a war which mainly forum people is all about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TT- Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 wow, that thing is gorgeous. nice thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 It's a Canon A710 IS. Today I was using my lens adapter with a circular polarizer filter on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTlegacy06 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hey you're from elantraxd? I'm ctele02 over there. sup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hey man, didn't know you were a Subaru owner too. I almost bought a Legacy but couldn't find an LGT without a moonroof so I got the STI instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferenczy33 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 What's with all the ElantraXD members over here? Used to be on there myself as SilverWolf. Traded the Elantra GT for Legacy GT...enjoying everything about except for the difference at the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hey SilverWolf. Yeah, maybe there's some sort of natural progression from the Elantra to the Legacy that just can't be explained. I don't know. I just realized I've done a lot since I've made any updates here. So here it goes... My car desperately needed some brake upgrades to handle the heat of an intense track day... 1.) PowerSlot cryo-treated rotors w/ StopTech Posiquiet street pads (Pagid Blue pads standing by for track days), and ATE Super Blue brake fluid http://www.gldomain.com/STI/Brakes/IMG_0673_800px.jpg And then Tirerack had a good deal on these wheels and I just had to get it... 2.) 17x8.5" TRMotorsport MT1 wheels with 255/40-17 Falken RT615's... http://www.gldomain.com/STI/2008-02-09/IMG_0725_600px.jpg Then my car was hit by hail and I decided to take the opportunity to buy some CF replacement parts... 3.) Varis CF hood http://www.gldomain.com/STI/Varis%20CF%20Hood/IMG_0847_600px.jpg 4.) Varis CF trunk lid http://www.gldomain.com/STI/Varis%20CF%20Trunk%20Lid/IMG_0873_600px.jpg And just this past weekend I installed... 5.) Recaro Speed seat http://www.gldomain.com/STI/Recaro%20Speed/IMG_0895_600px.jpg So here's the complete mod list as it stands now: Engine: - COBB AccessPort stage 2 w/ COBB catted downpipe Suspension: - Ohlins fixed perch struts - RCE front lowering camber plates - Group N rear strut mounts - Whiteline 24mm front sway bar - Whiteline 24mm rear sway bar - Kartboy Front & Rear endlinks Wheels & Tires: - 17x8.5" TRMotorsports MT1 wheels (17.5 pounds each) - 255/40-17 Falken RT615's Brakes: - Front PowerSlot cryo-treated rotors - Front & Rear StopTech Posiquiet pads Exterior: - Varis carbon fiber hood - Varis carbon fiber trunk lid Interior: - Driver's side Recaro Speed seat with Wedge Engineering Bracket/Slider Mods ready to be installed for track days: - V-Limited Lip Spoiler - Front & Rear Pagid Blue 4-2 Brake Pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Looks good....and I prefer silver also I prefer it too... Whoa... EDIT. I see you ditched the rear wing. Nicely done. I'd paint the CF hood and trunk and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWortham Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Actually, as ugly as it may look I'll be leaving the trunk & hood unpainted to save money. And I'll be getting an APR GTC-200 wing like you see on this car... http://www.polkaudio.com/images/car/systemsPolk/19_91_big.jpg The car sees some action at the track so most of my mods are done with the intention of becoming faster. And as you can imagine it gets expensive if you're picky about looks too. I wouldn't say I've given up on the looks department, but I'm certainly not as picky as I once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ah, so beautiful. I miss the boxy STi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ah, so beautiful. I miss the boxy STi. I love my egg. it flies around the cones beautifully! Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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