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Old 04-03-2007, 10:28 PM   #1
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CarbonIS' STI finally has a magazine feature! Performance Auto & Sound Spring 2010!!

Ok, so I took the plunge and purchased my 2006 Obsedian Black Pearl Subaru
WRX STI on August 31, 2006. Factory Options included: Boost Gauge, STI
Short Throw Shifter, Rubber Floor Mats, Auto-Dimming/Compass Rear View
Mirror

Here's a pic of it in all it's stock glory the night i got it



And here's a pic a couple weeks later



The first real mod was supposed to be my fender braces (which still aren't installed),
but ended up being a Perrin Catless Downpipe and an HKS Carbon-Ti Exhaust.
I loved the power gain and the sound...but soon enough I got the urge to mod
some more, so I purchased a K&N Typhoon Intake and a Greddy Type-RS BOV.

Both were decent mods...I enjoy shooting flames...but it just didn't feel right.

I then decided to buy some rims for the spring, and in looking around, I found
a group buy deal that I just couldn't pass on and purchased my
18x8.5 +45 Rays 57F in Time Attack.





I waited to put them on the car until it was finally done snowing, and I knew that
before I put them on, I was going to have to drop the car. I was debating for
a while over going with springs or coilovers, and decided to not make the
same mistake I made with the IS300 and just go with the coilovers in the
first place. So, I placed an order with Ray at Turbo Teck Tuning (he gave me
an AWESOME deal) for a set of Tein Flex coilovers. When I stopped by to pay
Ray for the coilovers, he took me for a ride in his custom tuned STI. I was
amazed at how much more torque and high end power he was getting out
of the car, so I asked if he would tune my car. He agreed, and now the car
is Stage 2, running at 18psi and it feels so much better. Much smoother
acceleration and power. And, of course, it still shoots uber loud flames

Here are a couple recent pics with the car dropped on the new rims. I should
have some more pics shortly. Stay tuned for them and future mods







Ok So I did the Type RA-R grill mod...





I just really like this shot of the exhaust...



(40% tint added Monday, 4/23/07)



OK so comprehensive Mod List:

Interior:

JDM Red Hazard Button
Bride Stradias in Hyper Red Gradation (2)
Black Suede Doorcards
Black Suede 02/03 Headliner
Black STi Limited Carpet
Works Bell Short Hub
Works Bell Red Quick Release 2.0
Works Bell Original Steering Wheel
Powdercoated STI Shifter Trim by LPC
JDM STi Type RA-R Shift Knob
ATI Gauge Pod
Defi Imperial BF Amber Boost Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber EGT Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber Oil Pressure Gauge
AEM Uego Wideband
Autometer Gauge pod
Painted Dash Trim
Pioneer AVIC-D3

Exterior:

Volk TE37 18x9.5 +22 in Titanium Gunmetal
Nitto Invo 255/35/18
Volk Formula Floating Lugnuts
Zero/Sports Front Bumper
Zero/Sports Rear Bumper
Zero/Sports Sideskirts
Zero/Sports Roof Vane
Zero/Sports CF Wing Garnish
TrueChoice Bumper Quick Releases
Autospeed STI License Plate Delete
04-05 Tail Light Swap
JDM Tail Light Mod
HKS Oil Filler Cap
Hella SuperTones powdercoated Super Chrome by LPC
Tein Bonnet Dampers
Red Lined Impreza Badge
JDM STi Radiator Cap x2
Mishimoto Temp Gauge Rad Cap
Perrin Black Radiator Shroud
JDM Subaru Rain Guards
Painted Headlights by Vitale Collision
Custom Red/Black STi Stickers by GraphicSTI
30% Tint by Ryan @ Shades of Gray
Roll Call and All Vinyls by Auditor Clothing

Performance:

ATP GT3076R .82 a/r w/ polished compressor housing and powdercoated turbine housing
TiAL 44mm EWG
TiAL Q BOV
Custom Downpipe by Area1320
Custom Up-pipe by Area1320
Tomei Expreme EL Headers
Reverse Intake Manifold powdercoated Lollipop Kandy Red over Black Frost by LPC
Grimmspeed 8mm Phenolic Spacers
TGV Deletes powdercoated Super Chrome by LPC
Custom Coolant Resevoir by Area1320
Dual Air/Oil Seperators
P&L Braided SS Power Steering line
P&L Braided SS AVCS lines
Agency Power Top Feed Fuel Rails
820cc Top Feed Injectors
Customer IC Piping by Area1320
NGK 1-Step-Colder Spark Plugs
Valve Covers powdercoated Lollipop Kandy Red over Black Frost by LPC
Honda Civic 51R Battery
Custom Cat-Back Exhaust powdercoated Lollipop Kandy Red by LPC
Customer Short Ram Intake
Perrin Signature Series FMIC
KartBoy Short Shifter
KartBoy Shifter Bushings

Suspension:

Stance GR+ Pro Coilovers
Front and Rear Camber Plates
TIC Fender Braces
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Perrin 25mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Perrin Front Endlinks
Perrin Rear Endlinks
HKS Kansai Strut Tower Brace
DBA 4000XS Front Rotors
DBA 4000XS Rear Rotors
Powdercoated Stock Brembos
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
-3.0 Front Camber
-3.1 Rear Camber


Special thanks as always to:

Liquid Powder Coats
Area1320
Turbo Tek Tuning
Auditor Clothing
Stance-USA
CVR Motorsports
Vitale Collision
Mishimoto
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I hear ya, but as the saying goes,"You can live in your car, but you can't [dyno] your house."
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Women suck balls on occasion, right?
I never had a woman suck on my back...so...
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Old 04-03-2007, 10:44 PM   #2
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looks good man, should tint it up now to complete the stealth look
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Old 04-03-2007, 10:52 PM   #3
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damn that thing looks sweet in black.. rims look sweet as well. i just thought th red lip would be a lil bigger. other then that yea tint for sure to complete the look.. IMO not dark tint.. 20% but its all you.
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Old 04-03-2007, 10:57 PM   #4
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clean as **** dude
im jealous
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Old 04-03-2007, 11:04 PM   #5
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Here's another pic before the rims, we should have post-rim pics some time this week (I swear if it snows...)

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Old 04-03-2007, 11:21 PM   #6
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yeah it looks damn good..mmm mmm good
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Old 04-03-2007, 11:28 PM   #7
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this car is the only one that has ever made me even interested in wanting a Subaru... looks awesome man
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Old 04-03-2007, 11:52 PM   #8
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Yeah, so good....
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Old 04-04-2007, 12:07 AM   #9
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Here's another pic before the rims, we should have post-rim pics some time this week (I swear if it snows...)

Collar poppage ftl
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Old 04-04-2007, 12:14 AM   #10
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preludes ftl
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I never had a woman suck on my back...so...
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Old 04-04-2007, 12:20 AM   #11
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Old 04-04-2007, 12:43 AM   #12
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haha whatchu wanna be like me and start your journal after having the car for a few months haha just kidding, you know i'm a fan of the car and the rims especially
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Old 04-04-2007, 12:45 AM   #13
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I have to say.. STi's are VERY sexy in black, especially with the stock bbs golds.... mmmm..

but those rims like gorgeous on your car... A+
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Old 04-04-2007, 08:21 AM   #14
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Here's another pic before the rims, we should have post-rim pics some time this week (I swear if it snows...)

Emo on the lizeft.

Bill when we gonna get some good pictures of your car.
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we tried to get some last night but it was too freakin cold. We'll try again next week.


Thanks for all the compliments guys, I've been wanting to make a clean looking,
all black car for a long time. It's only going to get better looking over time.
keep checkin' up on it
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Old 04-05-2007, 07:04 AM   #17
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looks good man, should tint it up now to complete the stealth look
looks awesome bill...but id have to agree here...
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Old 04-05-2007, 12:46 PM   #18
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looks awesome bill...but id have to agree here...
hey i've pm'd you i'm waitin on a reply!
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looks sick dude im def loving the drop and rims. plus it will look even better with the v limited lip on there
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