Hi all new member here from North Dallas.
I got my STI back in March after looking and kicking around the idea for over a year I just decided to go make it happen on day. 72 hours later of looking and test driving and dealing, and a trip to the bank later I had my new toy for the weekends.
I found out about this site a few weeks ago after picking up a card at a local store and decided to pop on. It Looked good with useful information and here I am.
With a longtime experience with another similar type vehicle site I know these can be great sources for ideas, troubleshooting and pooling knowlege. There is always something new to learn or a better/faster/easier way to do it.
I have been in the auto biz with a local dealer parts department for many years and working on my own cars myself for 15+ I almost always do my own work unless I feel its way over my head. I basicaly built my first car, so I know a few things, or better yet know a few things NOT to do, but can always learn more, but I will also admit that subies and their design set up under the hood are more or less new to me. Last subie I had was a 88 model and ithis is nothing like I remember. :shock:
Stuff my car has:
Perrin Turbo
Perrin Catback and downpipe
SPT CAI
SPT front and rear tower struts
SPT Radiator Shroud
COBB Accessport
COBB Turbo heatshield
Future plans:
-When the stuts need replacing I will probably put Tiens on them. Right now they do not need replacing but eventually they will and I am fine with the stock ones on their now.
-The new tires that were on it when I bought it I do not like, they are Goodyear Eagles, they handle great I think but the road noise from then at highway speeds in very noticible. I definately wont be putting those back on them when it is time to replace.
-Pillar or dash gauge pod (or both). I am waiting for the super summer high temps here to drop, come late sept or october I will probably tackle this project one weekend. Still reserching what to use and so forth but I am very partial to Defi gauges at the moment.
-Find or custom make a CAI airbox, the air temp coming in seems too high to me.
-Replace or repaint the roof spoiler. It has to stains from where what looks like bird crap stained the black paint on the spoiler and it drives me crazy to look at it!!:tard:
-Find a factory service manual.
Below is a pic I snaped with my crappy cell phone of my car in the garage AKA 'the lair'
I got my STI back in March after looking and kicking around the idea for over a year I just decided to go make it happen on day. 72 hours later of looking and test driving and dealing, and a trip to the bank later I had my new toy for the weekends.
I found out about this site a few weeks ago after picking up a card at a local store and decided to pop on. It Looked good with useful information and here I am.
With a longtime experience with another similar type vehicle site I know these can be great sources for ideas, troubleshooting and pooling knowlege. There is always something new to learn or a better/faster/easier way to do it.
I have been in the auto biz with a local dealer parts department for many years and working on my own cars myself for 15+ I almost always do my own work unless I feel its way over my head. I basicaly built my first car, so I know a few things, or better yet know a few things NOT to do, but can always learn more, but I will also admit that subies and their design set up under the hood are more or less new to me. Last subie I had was a 88 model and ithis is nothing like I remember. :shock:
Stuff my car has:
Perrin Turbo
Perrin Catback and downpipe
SPT CAI
SPT front and rear tower struts
SPT Radiator Shroud
COBB Accessport
COBB Turbo heatshield
Future plans:
-When the stuts need replacing I will probably put Tiens on them. Right now they do not need replacing but eventually they will and I am fine with the stock ones on their now.
-The new tires that were on it when I bought it I do not like, they are Goodyear Eagles, they handle great I think but the road noise from then at highway speeds in very noticible. I definately wont be putting those back on them when it is time to replace.
-Pillar or dash gauge pod (or both). I am waiting for the super summer high temps here to drop, come late sept or october I will probably tackle this project one weekend. Still reserching what to use and so forth but I am very partial to Defi gauges at the moment.
-Find or custom make a CAI airbox, the air temp coming in seems too high to me.
-Replace or repaint the roof spoiler. It has to stains from where what looks like bird crap stained the black paint on the spoiler and it drives me crazy to look at it!!:tard:
-Find a factory service manual.
Below is a pic I snaped with my crappy cell phone of my car in the garage AKA 'the lair'
