Hi I thought I'd post up a thread about my new STI some of you's might recognise it already - I used to own a Astra VXR (stage 3) but I've been wanting to make a change to the STI for a while and finally made the decision to fly down to Manchester and buy this one.

This is how it used to look like before I bought it -



Different wheels & no spoiler/private plate.

I bought it with the standard wheels/spoiler back on -



Before I set off home I taped up the front end to minimise any stone chips with blue 3m tape a bit stupid I know, but it does the trick.



First thing I've bought was a replacement scoop and got rid of the flat vent (test fitting photo)



I've got the car booked in to the bodyshop now for the scoop, front bumper and bonnet to be repainted I'm getting rid of the black in between the grills I'm looking to get a clean standard look with a splitter. I also sold the carbon fibre fog intake and replaced it with a standard cover.

The engine bay -



A quick photo from the visit to Bitz last week for a hunter 4 wheel alinement and check over (great service)









I've also replaced some of the bulbs for leds and the rear number plate but that's pretty much where I'm at the moment just waiting to take the car down to the bodyshop then I'll paint correct it but over the next couple months I'm looking to have the windows tinted, XXR wheels, splitter and a couple other bits once I've done the cosmetic and tidied it up I'll look at more power but for now here's some of the spec -

ECU:
Running Mafless and Andrew Carr Ecutek map around 450
Launch control.

Engine:
Roger Clark timing belt kit complete with Cosworth belt.
Zirotec coated Turbo Dynamics md321t
Zirotec coated Rotated inlet manifold
Parallel fuel rails
Fuel lab fuel pressure regulator
Walbro 255ph fuel pump.
NGK pfr7 plugs.
650cc flow matched injectors.
Hyperflow monster front mount intercooler with custom stainless steel pipes.
Stainless steel wheelarch induction kit/turbo inlet.
Carbon bumper induction vent.
Hyperflow oil catch tank/breather's.
Full Miltek exhaust.
Zirotec coated Tubular headers & Uppipe.
Setrab oil cooler.(@39000miles)
3 port boost solenoid.
Maf less conversion.
Tial bov.
Lightweight Pulleys
Battery Re-located to boot.

Gearbox:
Exedy Twin Plate Multi Clutch
Group N uprated gearbox mount.
Chassis:
Front and rear Tein strut braces
Tein coilovers
Tein edfc in car controller
Whiteline anti lift kit.
Perrin drop links front and rear.
Perrin 25mm adjustable rear anti roll bar.
Perrin rear stout mounts.
Rear camber bolts.
TSL Diff lock down kit.

Brakes:
Front adjustable top mounts.
Goodridge brake hose's all round
Ferodo DS2500 pads front and back.

Body:
De-badged.
De-tango'd front lights.
Custom bonnet delete vent.
Carbon roof vortex generator.
Later widetrack rear arch & bumper conversion.
Bonnet spacers.
Fire Extinguisher in boot.
Boost gauge in A pillar pod.

Clifford 650 with blackjacks.
RAC Trackstar Tracker.

 

Very nice mate. Great spec as well

 

Thanks mate delighted with it so far just needs a few things and a good tidy up I've already had the only dent I found on it pulled out

 

Wow...
That is a niiice lookin car you have there. Quite an impressive spec to.

 

Thank god you changed those rims those orange ones were hideous!!!

 

Nice spec. Glad you're putting it back to standard. Have you removed that horrid vortex thing yet? Are you a keen detailer?

 

Thanks mate

Glad I didn't get them to be honest not quite my taste in the orange I'm ordering XXR 527s for it next though just not sure what colour flat black or the chrome black

Not yet mate I'm going to do that shortly once I get the hawk upper spoiler. I am I've been down to Chemical guys for their training course as well but still lots to learn can't wait for Waxstock this year.

 

I really like that.

 

Thanks mate

 

very nice, glad your removing the black between the grill and going back to standard.

Think chrome black xxr 527s would look brilliant on your car.

 

Thanks mate I think chrome black xxr's would finish it off nicely!

 

Looking good!

black alloys would finish it well

 

both look toss imo, the c pillar spoiler ruins the lines, nice looking blob

 

I swear that car had been for sale for about a year....

 

Yeah, I remember it being advertised for a while. Those naff wheels did it no favours at all.

Glad you're putting it back to a more aesthetically pleasing standard, good luck

 

The orange wheels that were on it look like Xxr wheels to me just painted orange , nice looking blob

 

Looks tidy, not sure I could be bothered taping mine up

 

Not sure how long it was up for sale before when it had orange wheels the previous owner bought it then me seen the ad straight away and bought it

They was Rota Fighters, thanks.

 

So a small update I got everything back from the bodyshop but juggling work and training it's been a nightmare to put back together. So far I've got the bumper back on so I could take it a short drive as my clifford alarm kept'd draining my battery.

Luckily I've got the cable to change the settings on it so thats sorted now and whilst the headlights was out I've fitted PIAA yellow hi beam bulbs, mtec cree sidelights and mtec dips can't recommend the PIAA bulbs such a difference between the quality and light from the previous bulbs I've used.

Whilst the car was apart I've painted the crash bar and subframe to freshen it up although no one will ever see it lol but here's a quick snap with my iphone hopefully I'll finish the rest of it by the weekend but I'm definitely much happier now it's back to what it should be looking like I feel it's much more refined and fresher than the previous theme it's exactly what am after - standard look with small touches and plenty of power

I need to fit the winglets, fog light covers new scoop (i have a friends black wrx scoop on atm to keep the rain out) and remove the bonnet spacers then I'll be paint correcting it later next month along with a splitter/semi slicks & XXRs being fitted.

 

Looks good mate,I myself prefer the standard Sti look.SJ.

 

Thanks I managed to get a chance and fit my scoop now I've just to get the winglets and fog covers done today/tomorrow.

Not sure if I should keep the bonnet spacers on?

 

Had a chance to do the winglets and fog covers today -

 

Quick snap early although it's raining she looks brilliant really liking the blue now as I was after black whilst I was looking for a scoob.

 

Haven't updated this in a while -



50/50 refinement to be done here -



In natural light after being hit with 105-





Ordered 4 semi slicks for the new wheels from DT -



Huge thanks to Kris @ Highland Performance Developments it took me weeks to decide on a colour for my XXR 527s and a last minute change from Chrome Black to Bronze sealed the deal I've just picked them up (sorry about the instagram photos I'll take proper ones once they are fitted) -





Something different to the normal black/grey on blue scoobs I'm over the moon! although my tyres haven't arrived yet just chased them up and Parcel Force will deliver them on Tuesday 13th

 

Which brand/model of tyre did you go for?

I nearly bought 4 AD08R semi slick Yokos for my summer wheels last week, ended up buying vredesteins instead!

 

Definitely a good choice of colour for the wheels.

 

I had AD08s on my previous car they were brilliant I opted for Nankang NS2Rs this time round- ordered them from Demon tweeks but if I'm honest I'm not that impressed with their service.

Thanks! can't wait to fit them

 

Some tasty mods - NS2Rs are getting a really good write up at the moment and I'll be getting a set of them next time around but using Maggy at RTS as he's local which always helps - DT can be hit and miss but I have been using them for over 20-years

 

cant wait to see these wheels fitted

 

Neither can I they'll be on the car on Tuesday providing I can get tuner nuts in time for the fitting.

Yeah I've not been impressed with DT at all if I'm honest and I've complained about it the lady on the phone moreless told me to f off.