Horhay's 2005 STi...the makeover begins

[horhay]

Hi all, new guy here. Thought I'd start a journal so everyone can see basically what I'm about. Hope you all enjoy.

I bought a 2005 STi in October of '04, my first new car, and my 5th Subaru at the time (now have owned 7, currently own two). Here's some pictures of the car in its bone stock condition.





2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Crystal Grey Metallic
Silver Wheels

That didn't last very long though. I went to a Cobb stage 2 setup shortly thereafter by adding a Helix catless downpipe and a Cobb Accessport. Dyno'd it at Xotic and the graph showed a healthy 282whp and 307wtq.



Followed that up with a big spurt of buying. Got some Work Emotion CR Kai's, a V-Limited replica lip, a Process West remote oil cooler, a set of ZEAL V6 coilovers, Cusco sway bars, Cusco lower brace, Cusco lightweight strut tower bars (titanium in the front and carbon in the rear), Goodridge brake lines, Pagid blue pads and of course the brake fluid. I also got some other bling, like a JDM hazard button and an STi titanium shift knob along with an Agency Power short shifter.



















As you can see, I was lucky enough to have Petter Solberg sign my ash tray door. Yes, you can also see that I'm a dork.

I then picked up an STi GeNOME axle back, which is my favorite exhaust for Subaru's. The sound is AMAZING.





I then had an opportunity to do my first autocross, and luckily enough a local happened to capture the whole thing on camera.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...83741898891944

I'll leave it there for the time being while I get together all the pictures of what I've gone through since.

[ToyotaTat]

love those wheels! nice whip homes

[69 Mach 1]

welcome and nice ride

[TalonTsi97]

nice car, i wish i could see a good video with the genome on. I never saw one in person and would like to hear what it sounds like.
what plans do you have in the future?

[horhay]

I also got a great deal on a nice small FMIC, the Injen Phantom FMIC and CAI. I was very pleased with the response offered by this intercooler with the stock turbo, as well as the complete lack of heat soak.





As you can see, I also ditched the Work's because of the excessive weight they added. I'm still looking for a nice set of 18's that weigh a decent amount.

I'm now working on installing and tuning my new power setup. Nothing too crazy, as I'm really only looking for 350whp or so, with little lag and good daily driving abilities. The new setup is a Forced Performance 20G turbo, Helix injectors, walbro pump, and a Process West V-mount intercooler. I'm still waiting on the V-mount to get here (its the first one in the US so its been a bit of a wait) but once its here I'll be able to post some pics of it.

[D Money]

wow, that v-mount is hot, saw it on nasioc. What did you do with your old oil cooler, I would buy it if you still have it.

Looks great dude, I love work emotions, even back when I used to have them on my car.

[gsrboi80]

I love it man. I would have done the same thing if I met Tommi Makinen

[TalonTsi97]

Originally Posted by horhay

As you can see, I also ditched the Work's because of the excessive weight they added. I'm still looking for a nice set of 18's that weigh a decent amount.

These are 17's but i'd suggest them: http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=23444

The blacked out fmic and red piping looked awesome

[horhay]

Thanks everyone...

Ive still got the oil cooler, not sure yet what I plan on doing with it. I plan on trying to find a way to use it with the v mount.

Edit: those are nice wheels, but I'm looking for something more like this:

[TalonTsi97]

there not to bad, i never saw them before thou, where they from?

[horhay]

JDM optional wheels made by Enkei for STi

[ILikeItSideways]

your car is looking great. Awesome work.

What are your plans for it? (track, autox, rally etc)

I'm jealous you've met Solberg.

What other subarus have you owned?

[horhay]

mainly autocross, hope to also get some track days in, but my job makes it hard to plan anything so I end up missing most of the fun stuff.

[ILikeItSideways]

Originally Posted by horhay

mainly autocross, hope to also get some track days in, but my job makes it hard to plan anything so I end up missing most of the fun stuff.

I know how that goes. It's hard enough to get a day off work...

[sisforsurfing]

Very nice!! Really well balanced mods so far, should be an awesome street and autocross car. I love the look of those Works but am impressed you took them off for performance' sake. Sweet!

I'd love to hear about your old Subaru's too.

[CHAOS]

hahaha i asked you a couple months ago if you had my car before i did on some other board... GENOME FTMFW... love what youve done so far.

[horhay]

haha, I remember that, thanks man!

[peteyturbo]

Weds SA-70 mabye??

Originally Posted by horhay

Thanks everyone...

Ive still got the oil cooler, not sure yet what I plan on doing with it. I plan on trying to find a way to use it with the v mount.

Edit: those are nice wheels, but I'm looking for something more like this:

[horhay]

When I first got into the Air Force, I needed a car, but didn't want to spend much money. I was engaged and wasn't sure how much everything was going to cost me and I really wasn't getting paid much. I know, thats a shock. So I passed on the opportunity to get a WRX, never even considered an STi, and got a super clean 1999 Subaru Impreza L. This is the only Subaru Ive had that I really kept any photos of. Here it is when I got it.



I ended up doing a good little bit to it. It was slow, and I knew I wasn't gonna change that without a turbo kit or more likely an engine swap, but I couldn't justify the money to myself. So instead I focused on making it look better and be more fun to drive. I got a Cobb short shifter, Tein springs, Rota Attacks in 17" and bronze, I got a full exhaust including header, mainly for the sound, clear lights all around, and my favorite, the JDM taillights. Here's the car before I sold it.









My full Subaru history (unfortunately without pics) is as follows:
1986 Subaru RX Turbo (first car, looking for one in the area to buy)
1989 Subaru RX Turbo (bought after the first RX was hit by an F350)
1993 Subaru Impreza L station wagon (totaled in a slow rear ending accident)
1999 Subaru Impreza L sedan (listed above, sold to improve my credit for STi purchase)
2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi (obviously, what this thread is about)
1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (sold to a friend recently, motor blew so I'm thinking about buying it back for a WRX swap)
1997 Subaru Legacy L (wife's car)

7 total, at one point I owned 3 Subaru's at once. I'm a pretty big fan.

[Scooby2.5RS]

like the old school! two thumbs up!
Gota love suby's