blktopbig28
05-16-2007, 04:43 PM
For Sale:
2004 WRX world rally blue
35,000 KM
GT35R turbo
6 speed JDM Tranny
2.5L STI Built Block (10,000 kms ago)
2.0L WRX head - port and polished
Crowder Stage 3 cams
CP forged pistons
Eagle forged rods
Hydra EMS - tuned
PE 850cc fuel injectors
Walbro fuel pump
Apexi Super AVC-R boost controller
GT spec header
3" downpipe
Greddy EVO2 catless exhaust
ACT stage 3 clutch
Lighten flywheel
One piece aluminum driveshaft
3 row radiator
Buddy Club racing coilovers
Cusco front and rear strut bars
17" x 7.5 Grams Light rims - BRONZE (15 lbs each)
Willwood 4 piston brakes - not installed
Kartboy short shifter w/ STI shifter knob
How it drives:
This setup pushed out 447 whp @ 6400 rpm and 375 ft/lb @ 5100 rpm on 93 octane. Because of the big turbo, anything under 4000 rpms is pretty much the same as stock STI. But after that, it's a whole different story. Power comes on hard enough to snap your head back and then becomes linear as you reach 7500 rpms. The GT35R is a BIG turbo, but lag is fairly good for it's size. The close ratio 6 speed and lighten flywheel does a wonderful job of keeping the turbo spooled in it's happy zone. The Hydra EMS is tuned perfectly for daily driving - smooth enough for a daily driver. The car understeers a bit during hard cornering, but that's inherant in the car's design and can be retified by installing bigger sway bars. Still using the stock braking system, although it's adequate, it's not quite good enough so I bought bigger brakes for it, but have not had a chance to install yet. The Buddy Club racing coilovers has 15 settings, I've set it to soft and it's still pretty stiff. Gas mileage is around 20 mpg when you baby it, and goes down from there depending on your mood. Like MOST/ALL subarus it does burn a little bit of oil, I just check the oil at every fill up and add when necessary. Clutch is stiff and may not be right for everyone but it's needed to put down all that power. Interior is stock, no rattles. Because of the catless exhaust, it'll be louder than most cars out there. Bottom line - it's a car for the someone who really likes cars, if you want luxury, better look elsewhere.
Background:
I am the second owner, bought it in Dec 2006 in Ontario. The reason for the low mileage is because it's only seen a 1/2 winter (the most recent one when I was driving it). Most parts listed is PROFESSIONALLY installed by Tuning Factory last summer - you can call them for reference if required.
Why I'm selling:
I had originally planned on using this as my fun "family" car. It didn't quite work out that way. This car has some shortcomings as a family car. It's stiff and loud and not much room for a baby seat and with a family on the way, hard for me to justify keeping the car. Unfortunately the reality in life is that those are the tradeoffs for having a performance machine. I am the only one that enjoys driving it, my wife hates the ride due to the stiffness. Do I regret this purchase? No. Does my wife regret this purchase? Yes. She wins.
Asking Price: 30K
I'm definitely willing to entertain trades for a sports sedan along the lines of BMW 3 series, G35, Audi, etc...
Let me know if you're interested.
Pictures attached are old pics with the old rims. New rims are 6 spoke and dark bronze in color.
2004 WRX world rally blue
35,000 KM
GT35R turbo
6 speed JDM Tranny
2.5L STI Built Block (10,000 kms ago)
2.0L WRX head - port and polished
Crowder Stage 3 cams
CP forged pistons
Eagle forged rods
Hydra EMS - tuned
PE 850cc fuel injectors
Walbro fuel pump
Apexi Super AVC-R boost controller
GT spec header
3" downpipe
Greddy EVO2 catless exhaust
ACT stage 3 clutch
Lighten flywheel
One piece aluminum driveshaft
3 row radiator
Buddy Club racing coilovers
Cusco front and rear strut bars
17" x 7.5 Grams Light rims - BRONZE (15 lbs each)
Willwood 4 piston brakes - not installed
Kartboy short shifter w/ STI shifter knob
How it drives:
This setup pushed out 447 whp @ 6400 rpm and 375 ft/lb @ 5100 rpm on 93 octane. Because of the big turbo, anything under 4000 rpms is pretty much the same as stock STI. But after that, it's a whole different story. Power comes on hard enough to snap your head back and then becomes linear as you reach 7500 rpms. The GT35R is a BIG turbo, but lag is fairly good for it's size. The close ratio 6 speed and lighten flywheel does a wonderful job of keeping the turbo spooled in it's happy zone. The Hydra EMS is tuned perfectly for daily driving - smooth enough for a daily driver. The car understeers a bit during hard cornering, but that's inherant in the car's design and can be retified by installing bigger sway bars. Still using the stock braking system, although it's adequate, it's not quite good enough so I bought bigger brakes for it, but have not had a chance to install yet. The Buddy Club racing coilovers has 15 settings, I've set it to soft and it's still pretty stiff. Gas mileage is around 20 mpg when you baby it, and goes down from there depending on your mood. Like MOST/ALL subarus it does burn a little bit of oil, I just check the oil at every fill up and add when necessary. Clutch is stiff and may not be right for everyone but it's needed to put down all that power. Interior is stock, no rattles. Because of the catless exhaust, it'll be louder than most cars out there. Bottom line - it's a car for the someone who really likes cars, if you want luxury, better look elsewhere.
Background:
I am the second owner, bought it in Dec 2006 in Ontario. The reason for the low mileage is because it's only seen a 1/2 winter (the most recent one when I was driving it). Most parts listed is PROFESSIONALLY installed by Tuning Factory last summer - you can call them for reference if required.
Why I'm selling:
I had originally planned on using this as my fun "family" car. It didn't quite work out that way. This car has some shortcomings as a family car. It's stiff and loud and not much room for a baby seat and with a family on the way, hard for me to justify keeping the car. Unfortunately the reality in life is that those are the tradeoffs for having a performance machine. I am the only one that enjoys driving it, my wife hates the ride due to the stiffness. Do I regret this purchase? No. Does my wife regret this purchase? Yes. She wins.
Asking Price: 30K
I'm definitely willing to entertain trades for a sports sedan along the lines of BMW 3 series, G35, Audi, etc...
Let me know if you're interested.
Pictures attached are old pics with the old rims. New rims are 6 spoke and dark bronze in color.