Ethereal05 Series.Blue OEM+ STI Build

[Elliotw]

What a great pick up! looks awesome

[Ethereal05]

Photo dump! Needed some updated pictures so I had a good buddy of mine shoot the car. Turned out amazing. Check him out at @wezhodson.

[tehShirt]

I love the car, it looks great. Have to say, I'm more than a little bit jealous of the STI axleback.

[Ethereal05]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

I love the car, it looks great. Have to say, I'm more than a little bit jealous of the STI axleback.

Thanks! I got extremely lucky to get a hold of it and it's even better considering the price I paid. Despite adding all the other STI parts, it is easily my favorite addition to the car. I totally understand now why the retail price is so high, really is beautifully made. Love the sound. Adding any STI parts to yours?

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by Ethereal05

Thanks! I got extremely lucky to get a hold of it and it's even better considering the price I paid. Despite adding all the other STI parts, it is easily my favorite addition to the car. I totally understand now why the retail price is so high, really is beautifully made. Love the sound. Adding any STI parts to yours?

It really does appear to be well made. Especially the way it cleaned up so nicely. If I swap to a catless header in the future, this axleback would probably be my go-to.



I currently have the STI transmission and motor mounts, they help reduce the driveline slop considerably without adding NVH. Probably will add the short shifter eventually. How about you, any more STI bits planned? Your list is nearing completion!

[Ethereal05]

Originally Posted by tehShirt

It really does appear to be well made. Especially the way it cleaned up so nicely. If I swap to a catless header in the future, this axleback would probably be my go-to.

I currently have the STI transmission and motor mounts, they help reduce the driveline slop considerably without adding NVH. Probably will add the short shifter eventually. How about you, any more STI bits planned? Your list is nearing completion!

Can't recommend it enough! Ah, very nice. Those sounds a bit intense to install? You're right though, my list is nearly complete. I already picked up the TRD performance pads during a 40th anniversary sale so it's just really a tire upgrade now. I may continue to dive into some more STI goodies in the future. I would really like to pick up the lowering springs at some point but that is a maybe right now.

[Clipdat]

Your engine bay is so clean you could eat off it!

[Ethereal05]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Your engine bay is so clean you could eat off it!

Haha. That gave me a good laugh. It's not a flashy build but I do pride myself in keeping her clean.

[brzgabriel47]

Absolutely love the build! Do you have an Instagram to follow??

[Ethereal05]

Originally Posted by brzgabriel47

Absolutely love the build! Do you have an Instagram to follow??

Thanks! Unfortunately, I do not. Thinking about starting one up though.

[Ethereal05]

Having nabbed a complete set of TRD brake pads from a recent anniversary sale, I took it upon myself to install these and save a bit of cash. First time I have attempted brakes and for the most part it was very straight forward using a DIY guide here on the forum. Ran into a little bit of an issue that required a friendly mechanic but overall, it was a success. It is a minor touch, but the new pads match the red painted calipers nicely and the black shims go along with the rest of theme. In the short term I have a couple of small STI parts to pick up but the next item on the list is to upgrade the tires to something just a bit more bulky and sporty.