Alex's 2004.5 STi! -- 12/15: S204 Performance Damper Ordered! :p

My name is Alex; I've been involved with the Subaru community since late 01, earlier 02. It began first by just browsing NASIOC way back when, reading information, and awaiting the arrival of the 02's to the country. I was tempted to buy a 02 but by that time, the STis were rumored to come. I was not entirely sure if it would ever become a reality or not but I thought I would wait it out and see. Eventually, Subaru broke down and sent them over I had been reading on and off the original IWSTi boards in early 03 and finally ended up getting mine when they finally hit dealerships (officially signed up on ITSTi then). In May of ’04 my car was backed into by a suburban, did some serious front end damage unfortunately. In my search for parts to replace the OEM ones, I had my first encounter with King of Imports. He helped me sift through a lot of the JDM parts that were hard to come by and figure out what we could work with based on the damages to the car. From then on, Kevin and I became acquaintances, constantly talking Subaru and working on the future of KOI, from new designs to new inventory. I was pleased when he told me about the idea of purchasing IWSTi. I had no idea how serious he was about it. I was glad to see such a great wealth of knowledge go into his and Ben’s hands. From here, this knowledge filters down and aided in constantly improving the WRXatlanta we know and love today.

So what is this WRXatlanta? I realized that there was a growing community for Subaru owners here in my very city, Atlanta, and that the south east representation on the big name forums was, well...just lacking. I do not really remember what truly made me put things into motion, but at some point in 03 I decided I wanted to change the SE situation. I thought I'd try this out and see how it went, to get the Georgia guys together on a single board that allowed all of us to more effectively organize ourselves, arrange events, talk shop and just have fun. I wanted to bring all the knowledge, all the help and all the talk from the bigger forums without all the negative aspects that tend to develop in online communities. With the help of a few very helpful friends (and members), this dream has become a reality (Milo, Alex, etc).

To my surprise, after a year of non-stop PM's, IM's, posts, and talking with owners on the street, the site finally picked up. One and a half years later, and the site is running strong with almost 400 members, most of which came from the larger sites. It is one of the friendliest environments I've involved myself in. Not to mention, one of the most active as well--monthly install days & dyno days, weekly dinner and or trivia and or drinkin', and so much more.

I want to thank everyone here for being always informative, friendly, talkative and enjoyable. Please, do not be a stranger, stop by any of our get to gethers and say 'ello.

Pictures and mods up in just a sec.

Cheers,

 

My 2004.5 STi Modifications, the WRXatlanta.com & 10th Street JDM Project STi

Performance
1. Helix Catted DP, wrapped with thermotec exhaust wrapping
2. Cobb Tuning Catback, now with 100% more full 3" and flex joint
3. vf39 WG ported to solve boost creep issue
4. vf39 Turbo Blanket
5. Perrin TMIC
6. Cobb AccessPort v1
7. Cobb Protune by SS
8. Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley
GodSpeed Catless DP
Perrin Catback
Prodrive Axelback (Back to the Saabaru it goes...)


Stability & Handling
1. Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
2. Whiteline 22-24-26 Adj RSB
3. Whiteline 27-29 Adj FSB
4. Group N JDM STi Top Hats (Rears only now)
5. Intrax Eccentric Camber Bolts
6. Peformance alignments
7. 6GunRacing 2004.5 Hubswap Kit
8. PDE v2 Camber/Caster Plates
9. Whiteline Rear Subframe Lock Bolts
10. STI Type-RA 4 Way Adjustable Struts
11. Swift Spec-R Springs
12. KB Front Endlinks
RaceComp Engineering Pink "Sport" Springs -- 25% more stiff than pinks

Braking
1. Goodridge SS Brakelines
2. ATE Super Blue
3. SpeedBleeders (Front/Rear) & Bluepoint pneumatic pressure bleeder
4. Hawk HP+ Pads

Wheels & Tires
1. OEM Gold BBS 5x114.3 -- Back to Stock, Har Har!
5 Zigen FN10RC Bronze, 5x100 et 35
5 Zigen FN10RC Bronze, 5x114.3 et 35
Rota Full Royal Sports Bronze (FRSB)P1 5x114.3

Exterior
1. Debaged Trunk Lid
2. Cleared Headlights
3. Vision Tecnica Hood Dampers
4. FR/RR Turn Signals Cleared
5. "WRXATL" Prestige Plate!
6. S203 Carbon Fiber Front Lip (Sold)
7. JDM WRC Tail Light Mod
8. Pillarless Grille
9. Hella 118db Horns, Red
10. WRXatl Vinyl Graphics by Sakari
11. Spec-C RA Mirrors
12. 06 WRX Boot, Debadged
13. 32% Darkness
14. WRX Side Skirts
15. JDM Aero Strakes
16. TSX Retrofit ;p

Interior
1. All Weather Impreza Mats.
2. Changed Boost Gauge, HVAC and KeyRing lighting from Green to Red.
3. Actual STi Floormats w/ seat bracket (new USDM ver)
4. HYAIT - Rebolstered Drivers Seat
5. Aluminum Dead Pedal
6. STi 6MT Titanium Shifter Bling
7. Satin Black Trim Pieces
8. s203 Hazard Switch
9. 10th Street JDM/JPM Coachworks Super Secret Subaru Project: Full interior coming soon!

Audio
1. Clarion DXZ835MP
2. 6.5" Infinity 65.5cs
3. 4" Infinity 42.5i
4. IDQ10v.2, sealed 0.5 cu.ft box
5. P80.4 JBL, P300.1 JBL
6. 20GB Mp3 Input

Miscellaneous
1. Stratmosphere all weather STi car cover
2. Fumoto oil drain valve
3. WRXatlanta.com SCCA 13 STU Vinyl

Used Oil Analysis
1. 06/18/09 - German Castrol 0w30
2. 08/13/09 - Rotella T 5w40

Videos, etc
1. "The Chase", WRXatlanta.com & Siegel Racing Track event at TGP

For more info and such, please check out my gallery!

 

"Waiting to be Installed"

• JDM Fogs :wiggle:
• GFB Short Shifter
• KB/TIC Bushings
  • KB 6MT Front Stay
  • KB Rear Stay
  • Shift Linkage
  • Tranny Crossmember (Pinkies)
• Audio 2.0, New wiring, amps, etc. (http://alex.wrxatlanta.com/sti/audio/knu-box.jpg)
  • AVIC D3 Nav. Head Unit
  • 2x mKs Silver Plated 5M RCA Cable
  • Distro Block
  • 20ft. 4awg power wire (Kolossus Fleks Kable)
  • 10ft. 8awg power wire (Kolossus Fleks Kable)
  • 10ft. 8awg ground wire (Kolossus Fleks Kable)
  • 100ft 16awg speaker wire (Karma SS)
  • Remove rear Infinity speakers
  • Swapped out speaker amps, JBL (80x4) with Alpine MRV-T420 (110x2)
  • Build new amp rack for trunk with sound deadening to boot
• Beatrush Undertray / underpanel (aluminum replacement for the OEM plastic)

"What's On Order"

• Alcantara
• Carpet for trunk & amp rack
• New front component setups
• IA Performance 6.5" front speaker adapters
• New WRB JDM Fog surrounds

 

Thank you

 

So Ive been thinking what I want to do with the car, and I am starting to become much more serious on the spec c schwag. I would love to score a full interior, there is one for sale on nasioc right now ($1900). Unfortunately, that is a big pricey for my taste at the moment. However, I thought if anything, I would focus a bit on power and track experience. Hopefully, I can pick up a set of TR mirrors soon as well.

Anyways, just thought I would write an update. As of tonight, I am convinced upon getting the AP (within the next week), protuner (whenever my schedule and siegels works out), datalogging and a wideband. I would like the ability to keep 100% tabs on the car when I want to and not have to wait when something goes wrong to limp back to SS without know what's going on.

Not sure if anyone has caught the TR thread or not, but if you have not here is the photoshop I posted. I am moving on to a new scheme of colors (if the mirrors come through). I see a vlimited in the near future along with a nice powdercoating on the wheels.



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Thats it for now, as always, more to come

alex

 

Vinly is nearing completetion, I feel so ricey They are all the metallic silver. Similar to the 04 AWD logo and the older WRXatl decals. The new and improved WRXatlanta banner will be on there as well! I do appologze, the car is filthy with pollen right now. It will be detailed tomorrow, never fear!

 

Nah Delette, you have gold decals, they're heavy It all should be done tomorrow and nice and clean!!!

 

Thank you sir for the Vinyl!

 

Alrighty, a few updates. Vinyl should be back off the car soon, I've re-eqd the audio in the car (sounds excellent), and Siegel has been kind enough to act on our behalf as a delegate to Cobb. Hold on to your hats, AP and some tuning should be instore soon


Also, here are a few pics from the GT autoshow:

 

He has been for at least a month now

 

Ecutek tuner by day, Cobb Protuner by night?

 

Not sure, I am positive it will be competitively priced. PM Siegel and ask!

 

Excited, we ordered the AP today!

 

PM'd Ya!

Also, I am considering doing this once summer kicks in (s202 interior trim), thoughts?









Another interior done s202'd,


ppg paints used; black and 3 coats of matte finish clear.....

For those who are unaware, this is the same thing that we're doing now on the 05+ interior for the "s203" look.

 

Also, once a bit of free time rolls in, I would like to de-pillar the grille and get a little bit of tint. The idea is, once again, just in time for summer.

 

I cannot remember for the life of me who took over Crucial's plans, send a PM to either SkullWRX or JT. They may know.

VW interior?