I started out in the subaru community with an 02 WRX White Wagon, (4eat) hence the screen name...After about two years of happy ownership, last year I decided to trade up to the STi so that I could become competitive in Autocross and enjoy tracking the car.

My 04 PSM Sti is about a year old now. I have held off on heavy modification based on the fact that I wanted to run a full year of Stock-class autocross. Well, the season is nearing it's end, and the quest has begun. My car must be a capable track car, autocross threat and maintain it's drivability on a daily basis. As you can see the car has not undergone many mods at all, I've been very focused on improving the driver to this point. Now it's the car's turn.

STAGE 1 (Summer '04)
So far, the only Mod is a straight-pipe cat back exhaust, (Sound clip to come later). And a variety of wheel/ tire combos for various applications.

MODS:
Wheels
***5ZIgen GN+ 18 x 8.5 With Falken st 115s (Street) (SOLD)
***Rota Tarmac II 17x 7.5 With Dunlop Winter Sport M2 (Snow) (SOLD)
Stock BBS with Falken Azenis Sport ( Track and Autocross)
Gram Light 57f with Yokohama Advan AO32 Hard Track tires (Track and Solo Trials)

Schroth Race Harnesses.
Red Dash Bulb conversion.

MODS for the very near future: (within two weeks)
Sti Hardened Top Mounts
Sti Pink Springs
Cusco Rear Sway Bar
Cusco Fron Sway Bar

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Stage 2 (as of February '05) ***** CURRENT******
-Stoptech Stainless Steel Brake lines.
-Redline Shockproof Transmission fluid (Makes a huge improvement in shifter feel.)
- Poly Steering rack bushings

MODS:
Wheels/ Tires
***-5ZIgen GN+ 18 x 8.5 With Falken st 115s (Street) (SOLD)
***-Rota Tarmac II 17x 7.5 With Dunlop Winter Sport M2 (Snow) (SOLD)
-Stock BBS with Falken Azenis Sport ( Autocross)
- Gram Light 57F 17'x 8.5" with Yoko Advan A032R hard Compund.(Track and Solo Trials)
Interior
-Schroth Race Harnesses. (For autocross)
-Red Dash Bulb conversion.

Suspension
-Sti Hardened Top Mounts
-Sti Pink Springs
-Injen Cold Air Intake (wrinkle Red finish)
-Invidia Cat-Less Turbo Back Exhaust
-Dyno (re) tuning of my Ecutek reflash c/o Nate at Subaru Specialists- Sacramento, Ca
-Perrin Rear Sway Bar, w/ heavy duty mounts.
-Perrin Rear Sway Bar Endlinks
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Example in Autocross trim


With New 5Zigen GN+ Wheels




Definately a work in progress...I'll update later on some of the small mods I've done to the car.

Matt

 

Good looking car! How much have you spent so far with all those mods?

 

Great looking wheels man! I am anxious to see pics in the future.

-Mike

 

To be honest, I really haven't spent much, as there aren't many mods yet...I bought the mandrel bent straight pipe used from I guy I race with, $150 bucks...the 5Zigen's were the only expensive thing so far...But parts are on the way...

 

Hey, nice Sti, wat'd you do w/ the stock rims? Are u really thinking about getting a front and rear sway instead of just the rear?

 

I am going to get the rear first and evaluate from there. My hunch is that with my planned setup, I will not need the front bar...

 

Did you happen to replace the up pipe?

 

no, he did not.

 

Update.
I have installed a set of STI pink springs as well as hardened Group N top Mounts. I have also gone to Ferodo DS2500 Brake pads and ATE Brake Fluid. The Pads I will highly recommend for anyone who needs a balance between AutoCross, Street and some track.

I finished 2nd in Street Tire (ESP) Class in Reno Region SCCA. Our region runs a whole street tire class which is very competitive, so I was quite pleased with my performance.

 

I also painted my stock BBS wheels Satin Black. I love the way they look now

 

great paint job they did on those bbs rims

 

i really LOVE your bbs rims! i really wanna do it now...






aloha from the summit of *-^-Mauna Kea-^-*

 

very nice indeed. keep up your good work