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1997 Subaru WRX STi Version 3

Mod List

Engine/Transmission:
-Walbro 255 LPH Fuel Pump
-TDA Performance Turbo-Back Exhaust
-Steel Intake Reducer Pipe
-Apexi Power Full Computer Commander Unit  (Tuned by Jimmy @ Vex Performance)
-Apexi Power Intake

Tune:
Tuned by Jimmy @ Vex Performance
Max Boost Setting: 21 PSI Peak; Tapers to 17 PSI
Fuel: Shell V-Power 91
Economy: 11 L/100km City; 9.5 L/100km Hwy

Suspension/Brakes:
-Front 4pot DBA 5000 Two-piece Rotors w/ Hawk HPS Pads
-ST Suspension Coil Overs (Red Greened with Cusco top hats as the bushings didn't fit right.)
-Camber Bolts

Interior/Exterior:
-Glowshift Oil Pressure, Water Temp., and Boost Gauge w/ Glowshift RHD Pillar Pod
-PLX Multigauge w/ AFR Module
-Performance Creations KAYLAN Red Mudflaps
-Work 50mm Open End Aluminum Lugs
-Apexi Power FC Hand Controller
-Titan 2-way Alarm and Starter
-JDM Clear Side Markers
-Clear USDM Headlights
-Clear Corner Lights
-Painted Sideskirts
-Seibon RB Style Wing
-Dragon Ball Shift Knob

Wheels/Tires:
-2004 Black Metallic Fleck STI Wheels
-Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s  245/45/R17

Yet to be installed:
-2004 STI Brembo Brakes front and rear
-White Line Sway Bars w/ Endlinks
-ACT HDSS Clutch
-ACT Streetlight Flywheel

Fluids:
Engine Oil: Rotela T6 5W40
Transmission Fluid: Subaru Extra-S 75W90
Coolant: Subaru Blue w/ Conditioner

Here are the pics as is!

Summer Mode:

Thanks for the photo Danny!

Dyno Sheet Running High (21PSI peak taper to 17PSI) and Low (18PSI peak taper to 16PSI) boost:


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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2012, 03:49:27 pm »
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2012, 03:49:45 pm »
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2012, 03:54:05 pm »
Reserved for when "project" becomes reality.
They're going to park their car over there. You're going to park your car over here. Get it?

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2012, 03:55:51 pm »
Reserved for comments on car once it's in the country
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2012, 04:01:44 pm »
haha well played...

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2012, 04:03:17 pm »
I see the comedians got here first! Jk Jk. Car looks clean man. Congrats. Who's doing the importing for you?
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2012, 04:34:58 pm »
I see the comedians got here first! Jk Jk. Car looks clean man. Congrats. Who's doing the importing for you?

William at JDM connection, I'm really happy with his service.

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2012, 04:46:00 pm »
Looks good! Any interior or engine shots?

wheels suit it pretty well too!

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2012, 04:55:19 pm »
well I put the interior and engine shots up but once again... theyre tiny... they show up fine in my e mail but not so much on the forum, I should have better ones in a week or so

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2012, 01:06:27 pm »
saw this thing in the auction house for a while. looked clean for sure. have fun with the project.

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2012, 06:29:45 pm »
It just made it to William's Japan yard last night. Updated pics :D! Should be on a ship by the end of the month and here in 6 weeks.

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2012, 07:20:01 pm »
Trade me taillights for my oem yellows :)

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2012, 07:21:44 pm »
Haha not a chance ;)

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2012, 08:14:47 pm »
itshay! Do these actually rev to 8? Bet your itching to get behind the wheel! Just thought I'd rub that in a little  :P
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2012, 08:55:35 pm »
itshay! Do these actually rev to 8? Bet your itching to get behind the wheel! Just thought I'd rub that in a little  :P

Indeed they do, 7500 anyway. And yeah, it's going to be a long 6 weeks! I plan to pass the time by ordering parts  >:D hahaha

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2012, 11:40:59 am »
Oh gawd that looks so tasty. I want your front end.. literally. and dem rams..

first mod: take that stock shift knob and whip it out the window at high velocity!

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Indeed they do, 7500 anyway.
Muahaha yes! Another STi ftw!

What are you planning on ordering??
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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2012, 12:39:57 pm »
Just a few basics to start, 255lph fuel pump, gauges, exhaust (think I'm gonna go borla for the deep quieter tone and put a cable driven or electric cut out in it like slo_STi's for when i wanna show off ;D but that won't be till later), intake... And of course a few minor aesthetic things (neo Chrome lugs!!! Haha)

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Re: Stickytires' Ver. 3 STi (Better Pics!)
« Reply #18 on: July 14, 2012, 05:27:56 pm »
Alright, so a bit of an update.

The car was released from customs on Thursday and will be ready for pick up in Vancouver on Monday the 16th. Then it'll be "7-10 days" before it is in Edmonton.

While I've been waiting for the car I've been sating my anticipation by ordering parts.

So far I have ordered:

-Ralco RZ Short Shifter
-Walbro 255LPH Fuel pump (342)
-Ebay 3" Turbo Back Exhaust
-Glowshift Boost, Oil Pressure, and water Temp. Gauges w/ RHD tri-pillar pod
-Subaru Extra-S Transmission Fluid w/ LSD Oil and Synchro magic from 42 autosports
-PLX Devices DM-6 SM-AFR Combo w/ Mount

Picture of Exhaust in Box


Stuff I've bought locally:

-Turbosmart Boost "T" MBC
-Blue Silicone Y-Pipe
-17"x7.5" BBS 2004 STi Rims 5x100 53 offset w/ Bridgestone RE-11's 225/45/r17

Pics of Rims




Everything has arrived except for the PLX Gauge... and the car ;)

I'm excited to get started!!!

PS. You can comment now LDS, it's in Vancouver ;)


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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #19 on: July 14, 2012, 06:07:39 pm »
You mean 2004 wheels, not 06.

why the short shifter dude? The stis come stock with a pretty short throw don't they?

Can't wait to see this thing at meets!

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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #20 on: July 14, 2012, 06:19:59 pm »
^Yeah hopefully you bought those off of an 04, if they are off an 05, 06 or 07 those are 5x114 and definitely will not fit your GC8.

Honestly I don't know why you wanna get rid of the Enkei's on it anyways, those are absolutely beautiful on that car.

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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #21 on: July 14, 2012, 06:37:21 pm »
Yeah sorry they are 2004 then. I wasn't sure... They used to be on a Gf8 so they'll fit. Not going to get rid of them but I might use them as winters because they are 16". Hard to say right now. When you see what I want to do with the exterior you'll know why I want black wheels, probably won't happen for a while though haha might keep the whites on it for the time being actually.... All still up in the air lol.

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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #22 on: July 14, 2012, 11:46:57 pm »
dibs dibs dibs dibs white wheels if you decide to sell, I want to extend the white on blue theme with my waggy! They look tasty!

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why the short shifter dude? The stis come stock with a pretty short throw don't they?

We discussed this at a beer patio night. Consensus is it probably won't need that short throw kit. Can always re-sell it to you Tom to shorten your tractor gear shift throws

The paint on the car looks gorgeous, I don't spot any fade!
 
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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #23 on: July 15, 2012, 01:10:19 am »
Yeah sorry they are 2004 then. I wasn't sure... They used to be on a Gf8 so they'll fit. Not going to get rid of them but I might use them as winters because they are 16". Hard to say right now. When you see what I want to do with the exterior you'll know why I want black wheels, probably won't happen for a while though haha might keep the whites on it for the time being actually.... All still up in the air lol.

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04 STi wheel are not 16", they're 17x7.5".

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Re: Stickytires' 1997 Ver. 3 WRX STi (2 weeks and counting, update!)
« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2012, 01:42:30 am »
Can always re-sell it to you Tom to shorten your tractor gear shift throws


Lol too late, got buttery smooth short shifting as of tonight  >:D

04 STi wheel are not 16", they're 17x7.5".

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I think he was talking about the white wheels that come with the car