Turbo & High tech Performance anybody seen it...
02-02-2005, 06:12 PM
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Turbo & High tech Performance anybody seen it...
On the cover of the March 2005 they have the Ali Afshar signature series STI. Which will be a dealer direct.
Performance
425 HP
ESX/STI stage IV performance package
Enhanced turbo
Upgraded intercooler
High flow exhaust
Fuel system upgrade
Enhanced air delivery
Custom ESX/Ecutek EM
They claim a 12.2 1/4 time
Suspension/Wheels/Tires
ESX by Arceo mesh 18 -inch wheels (possible option)
BFGoodrich G-Force KDW (possible option)
ESX color coated & badged front and rear brakes
Cross drilled rotors
SS brake lines
Audio/Navigation
A complete touch screen navigation, CD and DVD player are standard equipment (Kenwood)
Interior
Red & Black interior scheme
Dark colored carpet
ESX floor mats & custom embroidery
Boost and EGT guages
Short shifter
ESX fender/trunk badgeing
Exterior
Bright red with white stripes (They will be painted not vinyl)
Custom mesh grill
ESX badgeing
They say the current plans call for an initial run of 40 cars badged, serial numbered and signed. And of course it will only be sold at select dealerships and the Ali Afshar signature series should start in the mid $40,000 to low $50,000 range. All I can say is it is bad looking the only thing I don't care for are the stripes but I could get used to it Fo sure....
Performance
425 HP
ESX/STI stage IV performance package
Enhanced turbo
Upgraded intercooler
High flow exhaust
Fuel system upgrade
Enhanced air delivery
Custom ESX/Ecutek EM
They claim a 12.2 1/4 time
Suspension/Wheels/Tires
ESX by Arceo mesh 18 -inch wheels (possible option)
BFGoodrich G-Force KDW (possible option)
ESX color coated & badged front and rear brakes
Cross drilled rotors
SS brake lines
Audio/Navigation
A complete touch screen navigation, CD and DVD player are standard equipment (Kenwood)
Interior
Red & Black interior scheme
Dark colored carpet
ESX floor mats & custom embroidery
Boost and EGT guages
Short shifter
ESX fender/trunk badgeing
Exterior
Bright red with white stripes (They will be painted not vinyl)
Custom mesh grill
ESX badgeing
They say the current plans call for an initial run of 40 cars badged, serial numbered and signed. And of course it will only be sold at select dealerships and the Ali Afshar signature series should start in the mid $40,000 to low $50,000 range. All I can say is it is bad looking the only thing I don't care for are the stripes but I could get used to it Fo sure....
02-02-2005, 06:37 PM
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Heard about this... about time they started offering factory tuned cars (under warranty). They've had things like this in the UK for a while, so I'm happy to see something like this coming to the US.
I'd hit it for 40G but 50 might be pushing it
I'd hit it for 40G but 50 might be pushing it
02-02-2005, 08:08 PM
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The thing about this is last I heard was the price is closer to 50k. I have about 50k in my car including the price I bought it for and I would destory this piece if my car was just running right. It has no suspension work or at least no coilovers. Cross-drilled bakes = loss of rotor strength for minimum performance gain. **** my rotors are more rare than this car is going to be. Less than 10 people in the entire US have the same Project Mu rotors I have, I know one of them is on I-club ( what do you know I was lied to). I agree with brandy that it is great that someone is doing this, but for the price I would rather do it myself (and by myself I mean with lots of help), and get more for less. Now all we need is somthing like the Impreza P1 or the WR1. OH and the Spec C for sure. I really want a spec C!!!
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02-03-2005, 12:59 AM
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for 50k...i'd rather get a BMW....or a porche'....or a jaguar...well maybe not a jaguar...but most likely a BMW...or a porche...oh ya...or a corvette Z06 
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02-03-2005, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by keirnna
**** my rotors are more rare than this car is going to be. Less than 10 people in the entire US have the same Project Mu rotors I have, I know one of them is on I-club.
They are always on back order because they sell out.
02-03-2005, 01:49 AM
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I just typed a long response to some certain people's stupid *** comments but decided against it. And Ty show me more than two people besides yourself that have actually "Built their own car" and paying somebody to slap on parts don't count my wife could do that..
02-03-2005, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by silver satin
I just typed a long response to some certain people's stupid *** comments but decided against it. And Ty show me more than two people besides yourself that have actually "Built their own car" and paying somebody to slap on parts don't count my wife could do that..
It is more fun to learn, I have had to pay for some things, and others people like you have been nice enough to help me for as little as some beer. As anyone who as met me has seen I am very open to learning. I think this car is neet, but for the money you could get an STi and make it faster in both the 1/4 and the twisties. Only my opinion though.
Originally Posted by Imprezer
Hehe, funny. You are very wrong. They are very popular and I myself sold about 8 sets. They are always on back order because they sell out.
They are always on back order because they sell out. Last edited by keirnna; 02-03-2005 at 03:16 AM.
02-03-2005, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by silver satin
Dom you don't count anymore you've been gone too long..
I need to see that car. Sounds like a good daily driver for me
02-03-2005, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by silver satin
I just typed a long response to some certain people's stupid *** comments but decided against it. And Ty show me more than two people besides yourself that have actually "Built their own car" and paying somebody to slap on parts don't count my wife could do that..
02-03-2005, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by silver satin
Dom you don't count anymore you've been gone too long..
I imagine that when I get done (hopefully here in the next couple of weeks) that I'm not going to be too much less than what they charge....but at least I'll know that I did it myself.