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Phalanx's 2008 Spark Silver STI
Well, I just recently picked up this 08 STI from Planet Subaru out here in MA. Ive only got 2 pictures so far, but I had fun documenting my Si, and Im still friendly with many people over here, so I figured I would do the same with this one.
As the majority of you probably know, I previously owned a Silver 2008 Civic Si (I have a thing for silver cars) which was fairly heavily modified. YOu can find the build thread for that by Clicking here The Si saw a TON of time at the drag strip but only made it into the high 13s (because of the driver.... not the car ). It also saw 1 auto-x event, which I plan on doing plenty of in the STI.Some unfortunately things happened with my Si which made it hard to enjoy and at this time in my life, having a sporty coupe just is all that practical... so I felt it necessary to part out and get myself a 4dr car with AWD because its 'more grown-up' and 'responsible' (thats the story I told the wifey, at least) :giggles: Im still working on the blueprint for this build, but I will be sure to update this thread as needed. Anyways... heres my car: ----------------------------------------- ![]() 2008 Subaru WRX STI - Spark Silver Metallic Purchased: November 19, 2009 Mileage: ~16,200 ----------------------------------------- Current Mileage: ~28,000 Engine/Drivetrain: - MadDad Essentials 3" Catted Downpipe - MadDad Essentials 3" Catback Exhaust - Grimmspeed 3-port Boost Solenoid - Turbo XS Intake - OpenSource Tune by BrenTuning Suspension/Wheels & Tires: - BC Racing BR Coilovers - McGuard Lugs - Summer: Enkei RP03 18x9.5 +38et wrapped in Dunlop Direzza Star Specs 245/40/18 - Winter: OEM Wheels 18x8.5 +55et wrapped in Dunlop Winter Tires 245/40/18 Interior/Gauges/Misc: - SettingSaver Exterior: - Thule Roof Rack - 35% Tint all around - BlueBatMobile Red Taillight Overlays - RallyArmor Mud Flaps - Flat Black Painted Upper Grille - V-Limited Style Front Lip - Tilt-bracket for front plate - Hella Supertones Horns ------------------------------ Awaiting Install: - Whiteline 22mm RSB - Maddad Boost Gauge - Whiteline Rear Diff Bushing inserts - Whiteline rear camber adjustment bushings - Stoptech Street Performance Pads - NGK Iridium 1-Step Colder Plugs - Perrin Shorty Antenna Future Plans: - Whiteline 24mm FSB - Whiteline ALK, Steering Rack bushings - Whiteline Rear Upper Control Arms - GTSpec front strut brace - GTSpec rear strut brace - GT35R (or similar) with supporting upgrades - DBA 4000 rotors ------------------------------ Dyno Sheets (~ 286awhp/312awtq): ![]() Video: Renegade Miata Autocross Event Pics/Events: 1st day - 11/19/2010 Turboback Installed - 1/16/2010 -- Pics on car -- Dyno Sheet Enkei RP03s Installed - 3/24/2010 Autocross videos - 4/29.2010 Custom OpenSource Tune by BrenTuning - 5/9/2010 First trip to the drag strip 13.5 @ 103 - 5/24/2010 Small Photo Session - 6/5/2010 Wicked Big Meet - Maddad Show Car - 6/13/2010 BC BR Coilovers, Front Lip, Tilt Bracket Installed - Front Grille Painted Flat-Black - 6/16/2010 Last edited by Phalanx; 06-17-2010 at 05:22 PM. |
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Chris, your car is goooooorgeous. I am so happy for you. What a nice upgrade over the Si. Plus, you now have a car that has a good baseline to which you can really make some serious power. Congrats to you!
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Heres just a quick cell phone pic i took last night after installing my roof rack. I still need to find a local dealer with the proper sized fairing... but for now the rack is home to my 2 hockey sticks. I must look like a big tool driving around with those up there, but I think its hilarious.
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Hockey sticks on a roof rack, that's a great idea! Every time people get in my car they complain about the 2-3 hockey sticks in the way...
Congrats for the new STi, it's a sweet car with a lot of potential. Frank TWM Performance
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![]() ... its also not that great for the tape on the blade and butt-end __________ Thanks all... I love the car so far, especially with the Cobb OTS Stage 1 map on it. I cant wait to go stage 2... but getting some of the aesthetics/suspension done will be first. |
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Yea, I guess weather would be an issue, one of these pre-shaped transport bags for hockey sticks could be a solution.
Shameless product plug here, I see in your first post you'll be looking for a short shifter soon, we'll be releasing our version of the STi short shifter for the 08+ model in the coming weeks. Let me know if you are interested and we'll hook you up! Frank
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