05 STI PICS ANYONE GOT ANY?
 

Thinking of buying one, would like to see some descent pics of standard cars. Ta

OK then, here's mine (Japanese import) :D

Optional features are the stereo, Knocklink and side strips, the rest is standard (at least for Japan):

Standard Bridgestone 235/45/17 RE070 tyres

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9036.jpg

Factory de-tangoed headlights with silver bulbs

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9037.jpg

Wheelarch extensions are actually a plastic moulding, not (necessarily) a change to the sheet metal

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9041.jpg

Rear-side view

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9042.jpg

Optional anti-careless-moron side protection strips

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9044.jpg

Front-side view

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9045.jpg

Rear view

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9047.jpg

New for '05 black/pink STI badge and very discreet fog light conversion (in the same part of the cluster as the normal rear light)

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9048.jpg

STI-badged 10 spoke wheels

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9051.jpg

Interior

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9052.jpg

Illuminated red dials with variable brightness

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9055.jpg

New centre console with Knocklink and stereo

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9060.jpg

I/C water spray controls and fog lamp switch

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9062.jpg

Armrest now has electric mirror adjusters and fold/unfold button

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9063.jpg

Interior again with new steering wheel

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9065.jpg

Rear wash/wipe

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9067.jpg

DCCD-A controls down by the handbrake

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9075.jpg

DCCD indicator

http://www.cawte.nildram.co.uk/STI/2D2E9078.jpg

this pics can never get old Andy...fantastic machine!!! how's it treating u now-adays...turned up the boost?...kidding

It's been in for the complete Type 25 suspension and handling pack this week :D

litchfield's? congrats they seem to get great reviews those guys at litchfields

Andy, I cant thank you enough. Those pics are outstanding and exactly what I was after. Looked at them over last couple of weekends, finally got a test drive this Saturday of an 05 sti. How do you find it? Those tyres look like they mean business. Daz

PS Impressively tidy garage mate.

Lovely car Andy :)

about time a rear window screen wiper ! :) :) lol how long did it take !

Andy, if you have any way of telling without stripping bits out -what are the dipped beams in your lights? Are they D2S HID bulbs? If they are then I'm part way there... ;)

Andy

Standard Bridgestone 235/45/17 RE070 tyres are these any good ?

Took an 04 sti out in the damp on mini roundabouts and the slid everwhere !
Probably my fault ...wrong diff ! but anyone had any problems with these ?

You should join the SIDC, there will be a comprehensive write-up in the next issue of the magazine :D

The RE070 tyres have excellent grip in the dry, but in the wet the car does become more nervous and fidgety, no doubt as a result of the widely spaced grooves and fat tread blocks. That's one reason I've had the suspension changed, to see if it becomes more stable and confidence-inspiring. I'm sure they'll be great in the summer and for track days, but I personally prefer a tyre with more consistent performance even at the expense of ultimate dry grip. I'll be changing them for something more conventional when they're worn out.

The rear wiper is still Japan-only, just as it's always been! UK cars don't have this, or the electric folding mirrors, HID lights, twin-scroll turbo, wider tyres, red dials, automatic I/C water spray or clear front indicators.

Cheers Andy

Great pictures by the way :)

I have no idea, sorry. They're definitely HID bulbs, but I've no clue which ones.