2008sti + 285's = FTW

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  1. Doug@DBW Motorsports

    Doug@DBW Motorsports Active Member

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    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

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    Sweet ride!
     
  3. wrxin8or

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    BC's FTW!


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

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    sexiest wheels ever made~
     
  5. slowwrx

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

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

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

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    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

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

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    hell yeah, that looks mean.
     
  12. BKiller

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

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

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    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

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    285's :drool:
     
  16. 2thAche

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

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    x2

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

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    mm beefy!!
     
  19. Doug@DBW Motorsports

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

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    Looking good
     
  21. Cool_____

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

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

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