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hey need sum opions about what after market parts i should buy in order... i already have a turbo xs blow off vavle ,,, and removed the silencer from the air box.... i just ordered the stage one from cobb tuning.... now im gonna prob have about 1,000 dollars each month [give or take] and i was diffently getting a tbe next prob the aps dr series 3.5..... then i can go to my stage 2.... but what should i buy or do next..... like i said im gonna have about a grand to spend each month... and i dont want to go all out insane like changing motors or anything like that but i would like to have one fast sti to whip all the evo s driving around in my area... plez help.......
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Originally Posted by jdepould
suspension comes to mind.
yup, a nice spring/strut setup for starters, then some sway bars, steering bushing rack thing whatever i can't remember the name at the moment. Possibly tires depending on how fast you go through them.
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Originally Posted by 03bluevo8
can you mod the suspension on the STI just as good if not better than the EVO? That is the one thing along with the seats I will miss if I change.
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I saw the Sport compact car where the Spec C took out the FQ300. Don't know why the FQ330 was not used? But they stated the Spec C was insane with handling. Is the suspn. set up in the Spec C able to be duplicated with the 05 STI? Is the Spec C ra alot different than the regular Spec C? and are we ever going to get the Spec C ra, Spec C, or WR1??? Thanks for the repli!!
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well i was going for all out raw power.. i dont really care too much about the suspension except for maybe lowering it but not a big deal... all the dragstrips around here are 1/8 mile tracks... i was just wanting a torque monster to get me to the end as quick as possiable.... any suggestions????
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Originally Posted by cdaddy05STI
well i was going for all out raw power.. i dont really care too much about the suspension except for maybe lowering it but not a big deal... all the dragstrips around here are 1/8 mile tracks... i was just wanting a torque monster to get me to the end as quick as possiable.... any suggestions????
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i dont just the power for the dragstrip , but i do want to just kill my buddys evo... i know i could already take him but thats not good enough 4 me i want to eat that piece of #### for breakfast. anyways i just want my sti to b the king around my area , alot of peps around here have hondas or mustangs.. not many sti s around here, and i want everyone to just b amazed when i blow by them with no effort...dont get me wrong i know the reflash and tbe is good 4 quite a few extra ponies but i was just wandering what to do after that.. i was wandering what would b a good turbo upgrade... i like the ball bearing turbos but i havent had any experince with them and would like to hear some feedback on what was some options i have.... and after i get the turbo upgrade what else will i have to upgrade as well for it all to work together... i guess im going have to get a utec, injectors, and thats about all i know so any input will b nice.... thanks
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If you read up on the forum, you'll find some of the typical paths folks have taken. You can do things in stages or buy it all at once. For your power mods, I would suggest saving up for a few months and doing everything at once. That way you can get it dyno tuned once.
For moderate power gains you can go with a 3" TBE ($900-$1,500) and engine management (XEDE, UTEC, ECUTek reflash) ($600-$850). I would recommend the reflash for safety purposes. Dyno tuning will cost $200 an hour or so.
After the TBE and for higher power gains you can swap to a different turbo. There are some bolt-on options ($1,200) from Garrett now or you could go for a full custom setup ($2K+, although the standard TBE's would not fit - add another for $2K for custom uppipe and custom downpipe). When you do the turbo, you'll have to change the injectors ($600) and fuel pump ($100). Depending on the power you may want to replace the TMIC with a FMIC ($900-$1,500).
If you choose the UTEC or XEDE for engine management, you'll be able to run different maps for normal pump gas and race gas. The race gas will allow you to really take advantage of a bigger turbo's potential.
Of course if 1/4 or 1/8 is your only goal you could add N2O, although I would advise against it.
If you're going to go that fast you better be ready to brake just as fast. Upgrade the pads ($250-$500), change to SS lines ($120), and swap fluid ($50). Better suspension will help you with better traction, so plan on coilovers ($1,200-$4,000) and upgraded tires ($800).
Also set aside some money for the inevitable clutch replacement ($500-$800) and potential engine and transmission damage.
I'm sure there is some stuff I am forgetting...
For moderate power gains you can go with a 3" TBE ($900-$1,500) and engine management (XEDE, UTEC, ECUTek reflash) ($600-$850). I would recommend the reflash for safety purposes. Dyno tuning will cost $200 an hour or so.
After the TBE and for higher power gains you can swap to a different turbo. There are some bolt-on options ($1,200) from Garrett now or you could go for a full custom setup ($2K+, although the standard TBE's would not fit - add another for $2K for custom uppipe and custom downpipe). When you do the turbo, you'll have to change the injectors ($600) and fuel pump ($100). Depending on the power you may want to replace the TMIC with a FMIC ($900-$1,500).
If you choose the UTEC or XEDE for engine management, you'll be able to run different maps for normal pump gas and race gas. The race gas will allow you to really take advantage of a bigger turbo's potential.
Of course if 1/4 or 1/8 is your only goal you could add N2O, although I would advise against it.
If you're going to go that fast you better be ready to brake just as fast. Upgrade the pads ($250-$500), change to SS lines ($120), and swap fluid ($50). Better suspension will help you with better traction, so plan on coilovers ($1,200-$4,000) and upgraded tires ($800).
Also set aside some money for the inevitable clutch replacement ($500-$800) and potential engine and transmission damage.
I'm sure there is some stuff I am forgetting...