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KpWRX's '08 WRX Build Journal! STI Wing installed! ;)

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KpWRX's '08 WRX Build Journal! Brembo Conversion Installed

Brembo Conversion on Page 19
The "new" CUSCO bits page 12

New parts! page 7!!!!!!!

New STi Seats, HVAC Controls, Shifter Trim and hazard button Page 6
New window vinyl rap on page 5
New SSR rims and rear DIY bumper mod on page 5
Better pic's of the '09 WRX grill on page 4

New pic's of my new '09 WRX grill page 3 5/12/10
NEW PIC"S ON PAGE 2
New pic and Video on page 2 10/16/09

Hey everyone!
I just found this site for our cars and I love it. I'm on a bunch of other Subaru sites as well. Here's a little history on my car.

Well, I bought my '08 WRX January 4, 2009. I went to test drive an '09 WRX and I was impressed. The salesman proceeded to tell me they have one '08 WRX left on the lot. I told the salesman that he would have to basically give the car to me if he thinks I'm going to take it. After about 2hrs of going back and forth, I walked out with a 100,000 mile warranty and the car for $18,241. I figured that I would be replacing most of the things that make '09 WRX what it is anyway. So, I bought it.

So, My goal is to have an sedan that will keep up with and STi. I'm also doing my best to make this car not look so plain. It also handled like a Cadillac, but with the suspension mods it now handles great. I'm not going too crazy with this car's engine because she is my DD. Onto the mods.

Engine mods:
1. Perrin intake
2. COBB AccessPort
3. Perrin Stage 2 Map
4. Invidia catted Down Pipe
5. SPT Cat-back exhaust
6. TurboXS 50/50 Hybrid BOV

Suspension:
1. BC Racing Coilovers
2. Rallitek Front 22mm sway bar
3. Rallitek Rear 19mm sway bar
4. Rallitek HD Front endlink
5. Rallitek HD Rear endlink
6. Cusco front upper strut bar
7. Cusco adjustable Lateral control arms
8. Whiteline Rear adjustable toe arms
9. Whiteline Anti-Lift/Caster kit
10. Whiteline Front Roll-Center/Bump-steer adjustment kit

Wheels:
1. SSR Type-Fs 18x8.5 +45 offset
2. Falken-912 245/40ZR18

Brakes:
1. 2006 STi Brembos
2. 2004 STi DBA Street-series Slotted Front rotors
3. 2008 STi DBA Street-series Slotted Rear rotors (Dual drilled 5x100/5x114.3)
4. Rear Brembo adapter brackets (fastwrx.com)
5. Grimmspeed Master cylinder brace
6. Technafit Stainless Steel Brake Lines
7. StopTech Front Brake Pads
8. StopTech Rear Brake Pads

Exterior:
1. Factory front lip
2. Factory fog lights
3. I painted the rear chrome piece on the trunk to match the car.
4. 50% tint front and 35% rear
5. '09 WRX Grill
6. DIY painted Flat Black rear diffuser
7. Vinyl Black overlay for chrome window trim
8. STi wing

Interior:
1. Pioneer AVH-P4400BH
2. Front DLS 6-1/2" 2-way Gothia Series Component System
3. Rear DLS 6-1/2" Reference Series 2-way Coaxial Car Speakers
4. Earthquake DBxi 12"
5. Old-ass Rockford Fosgate Punch mono-block amp (when they were still a really good brand)
6. Pioneer GM-D9500 4-channel
7. NVX Sound Dampening
8. Extended Arm rest
9. SPT Boost gauge
10. STi 5-speed shift knob
11. STi JDM NAV bezel
12. STi HVAC controls
14. STi Hazard Button
15. STi center console/shifter trim
16. STi Front seats
17. STi Pedals

Future mods:
1. Forced Performance 68HTA Turbo
2. Tomei Arms unequal Length Header
3. Either a Process West TMIC or TurboXS FMIC
4. DeatschWerks 1000cc injectors
5. DeatschWerks 65C (265lph) Fuel Pump
6. Protune
7. Side skirts and rear spats
8. Liberal Front bumper

Here she was stock.





Here she is as of now with more mod's to come.




 
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#35 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

very nice rex! the factory front lip makes the bumper look just like the jdm front bumper. great car i love it
Thanks! I love my front lip. My next purchase will be the JDM side skirts.
 
#36 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

nicely done..
 
#37 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

MY new grill!! '09 WRX. I love it. What do you guys think? Better pics to come



Old grill

 
#38 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

i personally have always liked the 09 grille best out of everything

and i really like that lip and need to get it soon lol, it's on my list!
 
#39 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

^^ Thanks. I love this new grill. The lip looks even better in person. You'll like it.
 
#40 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

Nice!! I have an 08 as well and am undecided on getting a sport grille or an 09 grille. How much you pay for it and where?

Also, if I may, Id recommend some splash guards (not mud flaps but the little form fitted guards), I think it would really tie in that front lip since you do not have side skirts. they are relatively cheap too!!
 
#41 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

Nice!! I have an 08 as well and am undecided on getting a sport grille or an 09 grille. How much you pay for it and where?

Also, if I may, Id recommend some splash guards (not mud flaps but the little form fitted guards), I think it would really tie in that front lip since you do not have side skirts. they are relatively cheap too!!
I bought it from a member on NASIOC. I was going to get some splash guards, but I decided to get the JDM side skirts instead. I will be getting them after my VF52. ;D
 
#44 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

[quote author=gt-[r] link=topic=8715.msg179315#msg179315 date=1274037207]
we need pics once you get the side skirts!

are you getting oem ones, or replicas?
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I'm getting the OEM JDM side skirts that go with the front lip. Not the ones that come on the premium WRX. You cant see them on japanparts.com. They are expensive, but the come pre-painted. I'll definitely post pics.

The car is looking great! I just LOVE those Blitz wheels. They look sooo good on the ssm.
Thanks man. I'm glad I got them when I did. They don't make them anymore. Sometimes I want something different, but I don't know what to replace them with that is rare and not Rotas. I like wide Rotas though. lol
 
#45 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

i finally placed an order for the front lip...after like the 30th time that you told me to hahah

i'm pretty excited!

btw, how's the install? i dont see how it would be hard...but never know with car installs haha

simple bolt on?

Jonathan
 
#47 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

i finally placed an order for the front lip...after like the 30th time that you told me to hahah

i'm pretty excited!

btw, how's the install? i dont see how it would be hard...but never know with car installs haha

simple bolt on?

Jonathan
That's awesome! Congrats! You'll love it! Yes it was simple from what I remember. Just make sure you follow the instructions. Make sure that it looks level before you pull off the adhesive tape. BTW, make sure to post pic's.

Yo, did you sell or trade the sports grill?
Yes I did.
 
#48 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video



whammy!

i love the lip, adds a good look to the car!

have you gotten your side skirts yet? i think i remember reading somewhere that you ordered it but it takes a long time to arrive?
 
#50 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video



whammy!

i love the lip, adds a good look to the car!

have you gotten your side skirts yet? i think i remember reading somewhere that you ordered it but it takes a long time to arrive?
I told you it would look great! Very nice!

Subaru optional front lips FTW!


;D
Very nice man. I'm liking the gold rims. It looks like I started a little front lip trend.
 
#53 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

^^^ Post some pics! BTW, can you give me a seller review on NASIOC for the grill? My screen name on there is kpsti. Thanks man. I can't wait to see pics.
 
#54 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

Since everyone likes my rims, somebody should buy them
 
#56 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

BTW: Here are some newer and better pic's with the '09 WRX grill.





 
#57 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

Back to stock wheels. Oh well.



 
#58 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

looks nice dude.....to bad you went back to stock rims....wheres these jdm side skirts at though?
 
#61 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

looks nice dude.....to bad you went back to stock rims....wheres these jdm side skirts at though?
I haven't gotten them yet. I ran into money issues. Thats why I sold my rims.
Nice ride and photography!
Thanks!
Looks so much better with the '09-'10 grill. I ordered an eBay CF grill that looks similar, but no pillar. Hoping for a similar look. Less "smiley".
Nice I can't wait to see it.
 
#62 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! Now with video

A newish pic's from Subifest '10 that I forgot to post.



 
#64 ·
Re: Hey Eveyone! My '08 WRX inside (mods and pic's included)! NOW WITH NEW RIMS!!

Ok guys. I did a semi proper photo shoot today. And I also did a DIY mod to my rear bumper and I think it looks hot! My Scoob is really starting t come together and I'm falling in-love all over again.

First off. Lest start with the DIY rear bumper I did today.

This is how the rear of the car looked stock.


And Now. Chrome piece color matched. Painted lower section black and debadged rear except the WRX.


Now for the pic's with my new SSR Type-F's. :banana:









Thanks for looking! Any comments are welcome! :ritz:
 
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