2008sti + 285's = FTW

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Doug@DBW Motorsports, Nov 20, 2008.

  1. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    Installed BC coilovers 8k/10k, I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good suspension without breaking the bank. I have owned many high dollar setups and these by far beat anything under 3k. Look for a full write up on them in the future as I complete my suspension setup.

    I also moved up from the 265's to 285's in preparation for next years One Lap of America.

    Tires are 285/30/18 Advan AD07's mounted on 18 x 10 +38 Enkie RPF1's

    Car is lowered and corner balanced on a 8k/10k set of BC coilovers.

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  2. Bug-Rex

    Bug-Rex Active Member

    Sweet ride!
     
  3. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    BC's FTW!


    So....OLOA next year?
     
  4. flat4ever666

    flat4ever666 Member

    sexiest wheels ever made~
     
  5. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    You going to drive this year or are you going to have Luke turning the wheel again?
     
  6. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    I may actually drive some of the events, Luke and I plan on doing a bunch of test days before one lap so I will see how much faster he really is. I know I will be doing the drag part for sure though.

    Car has already run a 1:08.2 at little tally with me wheeling it, but I need to get that down to a 1:03 to be competitive next year. Bigger turbo, more suspension stuff and some carbon pieces are all in store.
     
    Last edited: Nov 20, 2008
  7. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    What kind of power (if any) do you expect a catback will free up for you at your current power levels?
     
  8. Scotty B

    Scotty B Member

    the 08+ STi's look like they were MADE for wheels that wide. awesome.
     
  9. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Based on all the reviews I have read they are tuned way down, but obviously still have the same potential as any Sti with aftermarket parts, mods etc.

    I am realy curious when set up correctly if that chassis will be more stable then the old body style chasis with comparable mods...............
     
  10. josh booth

    josh booth Active Member

    Sexy that's all I will say!!!!
     
  11. scoobaru

    scoobaru Active Member

    hell yeah, that looks mean.
     
  12. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    That's quite a bit of tire for that car. Should hold up well to 400-500hp..
     
  13. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

    Saw the car in person today, it squats so low...looks awesome!
     
  14. crashtke

    crashtke Member Supporting Member

    That car is just getting more and more impressive by the day. AVCS exhaust is still one of the coolest features! But I just can't get past the Focus factory. Just reminds me of the looks of the Ford focus. Either way that is going to be one BAD little car!
     
  15. FACE

    FACE Active Member

    285's :drool:
     
  16. 2thAche

    2thAche Member

    285s fit in the fenders without any mods?
     
  17. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    x2

    It seems like eventually the width of tires will cancel out the negative of the focus/3 look. :)
     
  18. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    mm beefy!!
     
  19. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

    Minors mods... just rolled the rear fenders in. Other than that it was easy peazy.
     
  20. oneiguy

    oneiguy Active Member

    Looking good
     
  21. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Looking SICK! Are those Lucy's Enkei's or did you get another set?
     
  22. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    I have to mention, every time I look at that car I like it more!
     

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