Hey everyone, figured I would start a thread about my car on here, and tell you all a little about myself. I am from Vermont originally, I moved to GA about a year and a half ago, I am very active on a variety of car forums. One of my first cars between many other makes and models about ten years ago was a 92 Legacy L wagon. When I was 19 I bought a 2005 2.5 RS new at the dealer, got 6 great years and almost 150K miles out of it, and unfortunately rear ended someone who slammed on their brakes at a green light August of 2011. This gave me the opportunity to get into the car I wanted but couldnt afford six years before. Here is my Aspen White 2005 STi. Here's a mod list, I'm sure I'm forgetting some things. Performance / Engine Dress Up: AR Fab Built Shortblock Arias Pistons Eagle Rods Invidia N1 Street Catback Exhaust Invidia V2 Bellmouth Catless Downpipe K&N Typhoon Intake Custom Intake Heat Shield APS 525 FMIC Gimmick Motorsports Turbo Inlet Mishimoto Radiator Mishimoto 19lb Radiator Cap Mishimoto Silicone Upper Radiator Hose Perrin Silicone Lower Radiator Hose Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump NGK One Step Colder Iridium Plugs TurboXS Manual Boost Controller TurboXS Bypass Valve SPT Battery Tie Down SPT Oil Cap Group N Motor Mounts Project Mu Brake Fluid Cap Perrin Radiator Cooling Shroud Perrin Alternator Cover Cusco Oil Catch Can MRZ Performance Fuse Box Cover Red Power Steering Reservoir Cover Red Brake Fluid Reservoir Cover 1” Hood Spacers Custom FMIC Spray Setup Handling/Drivetrain: Competition Clutch Stage 4 6 Puck Clutch Fidanza Lightened Flywheel Greddy Front Strut Tower Bar Cusco Rear Strut Tower Bar Cobb Front Sway Bar Group N Transmission Mount Turn in Concepts Transmission Crossmember Bushings Perrin Shifter Bushings BBS STi 17x8 Wheels 235/45 Sumitomo HTR ZIII Tires Exterior: Seibon Carbon Fiber CW Hood Seibon Reverse Hood Scoop / OEM OBP WRX Hood Scoop Carbon Creations Carbon Fiber Exhaust Shroud Debadged Wingless Trunklid / STi Wing Impreza Aluminum License Plate Surround AutoSpeed Front License Plate Delete Pillar-Less Grill Mod Hella Supertone Dual 118db Horns SubiMods Supertone Harness Disabled DRLs 04/05 Clear Headlight Mod Yellow LED 168 Parking Light Bulbs Amber LED 7440 Turn Signal Bulbs Sylvania Silverstar 9005 High Beam Bulbs Philips Crystal Vision D2R Low Beam Bulbs Yellow Lamin-X Wrapped OEM Fog Lights PIAA Yellow H3 Fog Light Bulbs JDM Taillight Configuration Vinyl Smoked Taillight Overlays Rain-X Wiper Blades NRG Carbon Fiber Roof Vane Spoiler Datum1 Racing Rear Tow Hook V-Limited Replica Front Lip Gorilla Red Tuner Lug Nuts STi Valve Stem Caps Rear Bumper Aprons/Valances Carbon Fiber Vinyl Roof Wrap Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrapped B Pillars Interior: JDM Red Hazard Switch Killer B WRC White Sphere Shift Knob ProSport Aluminum Dead Pedal OEM Center Armrest Extension AutoMeter Cluster Dual Gauge Pod Carbon Fiber Seat Belt Pads STRI 45psi Electrical Boost Gauge STRI Oil Pressure Gauge Blue 3175 Map Light Bulbs Hyper White 3175 Dome Light Bulb Garmin Nuvi 1450 LMT GPS Navigation I have a wingless, and a winged/sti wing trunk so I can switch back and forth whenever I feel like it, as I like both styles. I know the hood isnt everyones style, I don't really care for it, but I bought the car with it, and I'm used to it now. I know the car need suspension and wheels, I am pretty happy with the looks of the car, as well as the performance, so suspension and wheels will be coming next when funds allow. The car is quick enough to have fun, without getting into too much trouble, and without worrying about reliability. Please feel free to comment, ask questions etc. I am welcome to all feedback.
Yes it is fmic'd and a built block. previous owner spun a rod bearing, so built block went in. He also did the fmic, with plans of going with a big turbo and never finished what he was working on when he put it up for sale. the car is super reliable and not as laggy as everyone expects it to be, being fmic'd. I will eventually go with a larger turbo and fueling, but for now it's fine. vf39 was replaced about 50k miles ago, i will probably run it until its done. at 21.5psi we'll see how long she goes.
nice looking STi, i'd drive it. i can definitely tell you live in Southeast GA, neighborhood looks like every other neighborhood around there