2008 Aspen White STI

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  1. Sakari Motorsports

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    Hello,

    I've finally decided to start a journal for my 08 sti that I recently picked up. :naughty:

    As some of you guys know, I've previously owned 04 WRX with 18g turbo and another 04 STi.

    Here's a pic of the 04 WRX!
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    Car made 308whp and 296wtq on Topspeed dyno with Ecutek tune by Doug.
    The car was soon parted out and traded in.

    After driving other cars, last year I picked up 04 STi which I did couple of suspension mods and sold again.

    Here's the 04 STi before I sold the car.
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    and the 08 STi the day I picked up.
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    I tinted the windows (20% all around) and picked up oem fogs and spt lip shortly after.
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    Here's a rear shot after the tail light film. I just bought a roll of film, applied it and then trimmed it afterwards. I tried making a template but I just couldn't get it to fit on perfectly with the curves on the tail lights.
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    RCE yellow springs were then installed which improved the handling and got rid of some wheel gap but I'm planning on a set of coilovers soon.

    The STi is now sponsored by Invidia and they hooked me up with catted downpipe and q300 catback.
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    You can also see the back up camera I installed in the trunk trim in the last pic. Previous owner had drilled a hole on the trim and mounted the camera but I wanted it to be angled down so I replaced the trunk trim and mounted the camera angled down.

    I love the sound of the q300 exhaust. It's a little louder than I expected when driving but you can't even hear the exhaust during idle. Fitment is perfect as expected from my previous experiences with Invidia parts.

    I flashed cobb stage 1 map right before the turboback exhaust and I was just shocked how much smoother the car ran and the power gain compared to stock. I didn't notice so much difference with the stage 2 map though, compared to stock -> stage 1 map.

    I was then in the market for new wheels. I initially wanted the Enkei nt03+m in 18x9.5 but I didn't want to deal with spacers so I went with Work XD9s in 18x9 with 38mm offset.
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    installed with Muteki SR35 lugs.
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    Wheels were mounted and balanced along with an alignment at Allpro Subaru. :wavey:
    They also hooked me up with transmission/rear diff fluid while I was there as well.

    I then painted the silver grilled piece to black. I was actually able to pull the grille out without taking off the bumper. I first took out the plastic clips on the top, reached in from the bottom opening the the bumper to unscrew the 4 screws along the bottom of the grille. I didn't put the screws back in when I reinstalled the grille because it actually clipped in and was secured even without the screws... and I didn't want any more scratches on the arm :eek:hnoes:
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    Decals were put on for Nopi Nationals.
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    I've only had the car for about 3 months now and I have more parts on the way.

    I will keep everyone updated!

    Thanks for reading!
     
  2. integroid

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    AHhh, I saw you yesterday on Old Peachtree Road. I was wondering who owned this car:)
     
  3. Al.SpecB

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    I saw it on Satellite Blvd a couple of days ago!! I wondered if they were on the forum. Very nice car.
     
  4. Matt

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    welcome back!
     
  5. SonicBoom

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    Very nice.........
     
  6. sti-mike

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    What's up man. I bought the JDM yellow fogs from you years back. I just got back into the fame myself but took a step down with a 2012 WRX base model and I love it. Welcome back. [​IMG]


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  7. liltoua

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    Love it!!! I want a new hatch too as my next car
     
  8. Sakari Motorsports

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  9. Alex

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    Welcome back, Michael! :wavey:
     
  10. Tank

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    That exhaust sounds really nice. I was driving this morning and thinking that my car is a little too quiet. There is just not enough audible feedback. Very nice car by the way.
     
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