Topic: DAMD Installed- My 2011 SWP STI - / COBB / DAMD / BAYSON R /

[EVO_Hunter]

Hello Everyone,

I bought my STI new in August 2011.  I have to say I absolutely love it.  Right now it has less than 10K because she is not winter driven.  Yes, I know what I am missing  .  Here is what I have on her so far.

Installed
On Order/waiting to be installed
Future Plans

Interior:
Rear view mirror with homelink
Subaru rubber matts
DAMD Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
DVD/NAV Head unit - so many options out there it's tough to decide.

Exterior:
Clear Bra
De-badged except the STI
RA mudflaps with red lettering
Red 3m overlays on the tail lights
STI V-limited front spoiler
Red pinstripe on the grill
STI Black R205 Side emblems
35% tint all around
Bayson R STI Side Skirts
Nokya 3000K Hyper Yellow DLR bulbs
Black Top Aero Double Deck STI Rear Spoiler (Cancelled due to production issues) Varis wing maybe in order

Wheels/Suspension
Stock for now.  I'm thinking of powder coating my stock rims black till I can decide on a rim I like.

Engine:
COBB 3" SS CBE
Cobb AP
Cobb Intake

On to some pics:






Good weather cannot come soon enough.  More pics to follow once parts start being added.

[Jessy403]

Nice car. I got mine in August of 2011 as well. Same model and colour. Similar mod list too haha

[A.J.]

Lol. I guess that makes three if us with almost identical cars and similar mod lists

I wish I only had 10,000km. I just rolled over 72 last week.

[YvanF]

Well, don't drive a 2011 STI but would love to own one. 
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[EVO_Hunter]

Little Update:

Bayson R STI Side Skirts arrived.  I'll post pics soon.  First impressions, I really like them  .  Product looks well manufactured, shipped very quickly and install should be a breeze.  I have yet to find a poor response from this product and at almost a third of the price of the Subaru ones you cannot go wrong in my opinion.  Should match my front lip perfectly.  Cannot wait for my wing.

Lol. I guess that makes three if us with almost identical cars and similar mod lists

I wish I only had 10,000km. I just rolled over 72 last week.

Lol Thanks man. It's bound to happen, there are mods on the SWP that must be done 
Just went through your journal, absolutely sick.

Well, don't drive a 2011 STI but would love to own one. 
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Nice car. I got mine in August of 2011 as well. Same model and colour. Similar mod list too haha

Haha Awesome thanks.

[EVO_Hunter]

Well, it's been a few months since my last update and the car has gone through a couple of changes.  I had to cancel my Black Top Aero order, they had a major problem at the factory which delayed production indefinitely.  This may just open the door to a Varis wing.     Anyways, enjoy the new pictures.

COBB catback exhaust -  the rubble sound 


NOKYA Hyper yellow DLR

Bayson R Side Skirts

Lastly, a couple of rollers




 

[EVO_Hunter]

DAMD Flat bottom steering wheel.  Thanks to SMY Performance.  Should be installed this weekend, cannot wait to drive with it.

[EVO_Hunter]

DAMD installed

Initial thoughts, absolutely awesome.  I should have done this a lot sooner.  Wheel feels great in the hands and construction is top shelf.  Anyone contemplating this I can say pull the trigger you will not be disappointed.

[OEMwhore]

I recently purchased this vehicle - it is beyond outstanding!

[Asstuna]

I miss my DAMD wheels

[jellynuts]

Not a very OEM car but, congrats! Welcome to the forum!

[SlowLGT]

Steering wheel and seat, two parts of the car your body makes the most contact with. Gotta have good steering wheel and good seat to love the car.

[Asstuna]

Welcome to WSC. FYI, we don't GLWS on this forum. Have a quick read of the FS rules if you're wondering why your post disappeared.

[OEMwhore]

Not a very OEM car but, congrats! Welcome to the forum!

Don't even get me started! Finding a stock 11-14 STi Hatch with low km, exceptional condition, and meticulously maintained is a nearly impossible task!
This one ticked all the boxes except for the few minor mods and frankly everything that was done to the car is "OEM Plus" in regards to looks, quality, and feel (other than the awful tint - I will be introducing it to the garbage bin shortly).

Steering wheel and seat, two parts of the car your body makes the most contact with. Gotta have good steering wheel and good seat to love the car.

Amen to this! The DAMD wheel is a great upgrade but the steering on this car is still broken. I really hope some upgraded steering rack bushings remedy the awful slop inherent on these cars from the factory.

[thedude]

Amen to this! The DAMD wheel is a great upgrade but the steering on this car is still broken. I really hope some upgraded steering rack bushings remedy the awful slop inherent on these cars from the factory.

Sloppy steering was one of the first things I noticed when I got my GR, and I still notice it from time to time. I would love to hear an update if you get around to upgrading this.

[Asstuna]

I really hope some upgraded steering rack bushings remedy the awful slop inherent on these cars from the factory.

Whiteline steering rack bushings make quite a difference. Be wary about beefing FSB's as you'll probably understeer more when you least want to. Consider upgrading the endlinks and bushings but not the bar. Upgrading the control arm bushings also helps with the front end.

[Asstuna]

Here's some links/quotes from my old build:

Handling/Brakes
AutoX Tires: Dunlop Direzza ZII 265/35R18; journal/review this post
AutoX Rims: Enkei PF01A 18x9.5, black, 45 offset (4mm custom spacers to clear front coilovers, rear fender roll); found here
Summer Tires: Achilles 123S 265/35R18 (currently rubbing on the front liners)
Summer Rims: Work CR Kai 18x9.5, custom gold, 38 offset (4mm custom spacers to clear front callipers, rear fender roll); found here
Winter Tires: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 (studded) 245/40R18
Winter Rims: OEM Silver Enkei 7 split spoke 18x8.5
Motul 5.1 Brake Fluid
Cusco Rear Lateral Links; found here
KW V3's; installed here, journal of changes here
Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace; found here
Whiteline Front Sway Bar 24mm Adjustable; found here
Whiteline Rear Sway Bar 22mm Adjustable; found here
Kartboy Front/Rear End Links; found here
Whiteline Front Lower Control Arm Bushings; found here
Whiteline Roll Centre Adjustment; found here
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings; found here
Whiteline Crossmember Mount Inserts; found here
Whiteline Rear Diff Inserts; found here

[thedude]

Here's some links/quotes from my old build:

A batch of your home brew and reading through all this would cause a lot of money to be spent. Thanks for all the info Tuna!

[OEMwhore]

Sloppy steering was one of the first things I noticed when I got my GR, and I still notice it from time to time. I would love to hear an update if you get around to upgrading this.

I will definitely update! Just have to figure out if I can DIY this or need to take to a shop (I read somewhere that the alignment can be inadvertently thrown off when doing the bushing install).

Whiteline steering rack bushings make quite a difference. Be wary about beefing FSB's as you'll probably understeer more when you least want to. Consider upgrading the endlinks and bushings but not the bar. Upgrading the control arm bushings also helps with the front end.

The car currently has Eibach Front (25 mm) and Rear (22 mm) Adjustable Sway Bars installed along with Kartboy Endlinks. The PO doesn't remember what they are set to, just that one is set to "soft", the other one to "hard". Whatever the settings are, the car certainly exhibits very neutral handling characteristics - I was pleasantly surprised to find that it does not understeer at the limit!

[jellynuts]

I will definitely update! Just have to figure out if I can DIY this or need to take to a shop (I read somewhere that the alignment can be inadvertently thrown off when doing the bushing install).

Yes, you are removing the steering column from the steering rack, so if you don't line up the splines during the reinstall, it will be off.  Just mark the alignment with a sharpie before you detach.  It's certainly an intimidating mod, but when I did mine, I had Canuckrz by my side and his strong arms filled my heart with confidence.  <3

If you decide to do it yourself, make a post and call the forum to your aid.  People here are generous with their time (sometimes)

[jakesubie]

I need that DAMD wheel so bad . Car looks good .

[OEMwhore]

I have an appointment booked at Allmakes for next week to install the Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings and do a Brake Fluid Flush so I'll provide my impressions of the steering shortly thereafter.

Any recommendation for Brake Fluid for this car and where to buy? The guy at Allmakes just recommended to go with DOT 4 spec. I would say this car will be subjected to "spirited driving" but certainly no track days or anything even close.

[Asstuna]

This will do:

https://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index.htm/Hardware/Automotive/Chemicals-Maintenance/Fluids/Brakes/354mL-GT-LMA-Brake-Fluid/_/N-ntjf4/R-I8615144?Num=0

[diamondedge]

Any recommendation for Brake Fluid for this car and where to buy? The guy at Allmakes just recommended to go with DOT 4 spec. I would say this car will be subjected to "spirited driving" but certainly no track days or anything even close.

Motul fluid has fairly decent boiling point temps. Any "race" fluid won't be worth the price IMO if you're not tracking it. I used it when swapping my calipers and flushed with it.

[Ambystom01]

If you're not tracking, honestly NAPA Dot-4 is good and cheap.