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After over 7 happy years with my 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan, I traded her in for a beautiful 2008 WRX STI 5-door.  What a glorious machine she is.  

Photos,  Summer:

  left front           front w/beta scoop grill     

  cockpit at dealer    cockpit at dealer    cockpit at dealer

  right front         left side  left rear 

  Rear     Right Rear        

  Beta DIY scoop grill (will post how-to when final version is ready).

  DIY front splash guard (really works well)     

  Detail of wheel at dealership       DIY Upper Grill 

Newer shots (2009)

Winter:

  left front    left side    rear

  right rear    winter wheel/tire closeup

STOCK SPECIFICATIONS:

Performance and Exterior:
2.5 L intercooled Turbo Engine
305 bhp @ 6000 rpm
290 ft/lb. torque @ 4000 rpm
6-speed manual transmission
Front & Rear Limited-slip Differentials
Brembo Heavy-Duty 4-wheel disc brakes
Electronic Throttle Control
High Intensity Discharge Lights (height adjustable from dash for load compensation)
18-Inch Alloy wheels
245/40 R18 93W Summer Tires (Dunlop)
Functional Hood Scoop and Side Vents
Quad Exhaust Outlets
Aerodynamic Side Ground Effects
Rear Gate Spoiler
LED Rear Tail Lights

Safety:
Symmetrical AWD
Driver Controlled Center Differential
Anti-lock brakes, 4 sensor, 4 channel
Vehicle Dynamics Control
Dual Front Air bags
Front seat side impact air bags
Side curtain air bags
Tire pressure monitoring system

Comfort, Convenience and interior:
Aluminum Alloy pedal covers
Tilt/telescoping steering column
AM/FM Stereo & in-dash 6-CD changer
Auxiliary audio input (for iPod, etc.)
Automatic Climate control
Power door locks, mirrors and windows
Performance Design front seats
Remote keyless entry system
Steering Wheel mounted audio controls
Cruise Control
Seats:  Leather/Alcantara
Rear seats fold down for large cargo area

Dealer Optional Equipment:
Bumper cover (rear)
Cargo tray
Center Armrest
Fog Lamp Kit
iPod interface
Dimming mirror / compass with Homelink (can operate garage door openers,
etc.)
Security Shock sensor
Wheel lock set

Ordered Optional Equipment:

Yellow pinstripe (alludes to the World Rally Championship legacy)----Removed (they were peeling off)
tinted side windows
clear bra on nose, front lamps, and side mirrors (3M film)

DIY added options:

Front splash guards

Aluminum mesh hood scoop grill and upper grill--keeps the rocks out of my radiator and top mounted air-air intercooler.

NEW STUFF

COBB Access Port -- remapped the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to produce 12% more power and 19% more torque without further modification.  Yes, it's now at approximately 341 BHP and 345 ft-lbs of torque!

Future mods planned:  COBB stainless steel downpipe and either a COBB or SPT stainless cat-back exhaust.  Love that boxer engine sound!

Winter: 

Wheels: Sport Edition A7 (Silver Painted)  (Chinese made)

Size: 17x7.5 (4)
Offset: +45mm Backspacing: 6.10" Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Weight: 25.0lbs.

Note: These wheels fit very close to the brake system (like about 1/4" clearance).  If you have larger than OEM brakes, better check with Tirerack.com to see if they'll fit.

Tires:  Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D (Performance Snow)

All interior and exterior detailing done with Meguiar's products.  http://www.meguiars.com/ . 

My engine oil is Lubrication Engineers' 8530 (5w-30) MONOLEC SPB Engine Oil. It has all the right properties for my STI's turbo engine. Click here to view a .PDF copy of the 8530 oil's Technical Data Bulletin (right-click and "save target as" to download the bulletin for viewing later).  Log on to LE's website to learn more about their lubricants and services.  

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