**UPDATE: WRX Sti Purchased and Modding** Getting a new car, what should I get -

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: suse920

Originally posted by: Descartes
I have a 350Z and love it. The STi and Evo are great cars, but to me they're just horribly unattractive. I wanted a car that was balanced in performance, comfort, cost, and appearance; for me, the 350Z was the answer.

I have the same opinion. I can see the good points tot eh suburu, but the stylign is a real killer to me.

Four doors = very important.

 

[mitaiwan82]

doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: suse920

Originally posted by: Descartes
I have a 350Z and love it. The STi and Evo are great cars, but to me they're just horribly unattractive. I wanted a car that was balanced in performance, comfort, cost, and appearance; for me, the 350Z was the answer.

I have the same opinion. I can see the good points tot eh suburu, but the stylign is a real killer to me.

I'll give the Z consideration the day you can see out the back of it.

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

It's an 02 Conversion.

 

[Reckoner]

What did you do with the BBS rims?

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

It's an 02 Conversion.

What motor is in it?

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
What did you do with the BBS rims?

I doubt they ever came with BBS rims.

 

[mikesphat]

awesome acquisition dode I love the bug eyes model you a lucky chimpminista

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

It's an 02 Conversion.

02 Conversion. Meaning you didn't buy an STI? Meaning you bought a souped up WRX? There's no problem with doing that, but don't tell people you bought an STI when its a souped up WRX. That just makes you look like a dumbass, dumbass.

Enjoy your ride

 

[Vich]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

It's an 02 Conversion.

02 Conversion. Meaning you didn't buy an STI? Meaning you bought a souped up WRX? There's no problem with doing that, but don't tell people you bought an STI when its a souped up WRX. That just makes you look like a dumbass, dumbass.

Enjoy your ride

lol, i kinda thought the same thing. I was expecting a USDM STi or atleast a JDM STi but all you bought was a souped up wrx.

It looks like the standard USDM 2.0L engine is in there. If u want a true conversion u would need the JDM 2.0 l engine... anyways...

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Vich

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: mitaiwan82
doesn't look like a STi...what model year is it?

/had to ask even though OP won't reply anyways

It's an 02 Conversion.

02 Conversion. Meaning you didn't buy an STI? Meaning you bought a souped up WRX? There's no problem with doing that, but don't tell people you bought an STI when its a souped up WRX. That just makes you look like a dumbass, dumbass.

Enjoy your ride

lol, i kinda thought the same thing. I was expecting a USDM STi or atleast a JDM STi but all you bought was a souped up wrx.

It looks like the standard USDM 2.0L engine is in there. If u want a true conversion u would need the JDM 2.0 l engine... anyways...

And the beefed up 6 spd gearbox and the Brembo brakes and the lightweight BBS wheels and the countless other parts that differentiate an STi from a WRX. You cannot take a regular WRX (pre-2006) and make it into an STi without spending more than the cost of a new STi. Engine and transmission swap alone would put you over.

 

[mcvickj]

Originally posted by: Safeway

Originally posted by: Mears
Hey, what did you build the box out of? I like the channel you cut out for the trunk arm...very good idea.

It was a really quick job. It's just MDF, nice and dense. I would say I will have ~$7000 in the system once it is finished.

While it looks nice I just can't see why someone would want to dump over $7k in car audio. Oh well. Everyone needs a hobby. Enjoy your new ride. :beer:

 

[pray4mojo]

nice looking i agree but i hate people who put sti badges on without some type of performance to back it up.

 

[Maximus96]

how much was the wrx?

 

[Viper GTS]

Boo for calling a modded WRX an STi.

:thumbsdown:

Viper GTS

 

[EGGO]

Change the title OP, bugeyes didn't come with an STi, and you're not gonna mod it to be one without spending as much as buying an STi. =0)

 

[DivideBYZero]

NOT an STi.

It has no Carbon fibre FHI strut brace up front. The Intercooler doesn't have STi on it, STi's do. Pic 2 shows standard WRX wheels. No red top STi motor.

 

[ai42]

That's no STI. Where's the pink!

Whatever, 02/03 WRX is still a lot of fun, but not nearly as fun as the GC8/6 chassis.