Originally Posted by chulooz (Post 1222370)

How do you know they are really good? The only read way to prove that would be a shock dyno, have you ever seen taramc zeros perform on a shock dyno?

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1221995)

Here's my STI:

Originally Posted by mike_ekim1024 (Post 1221004)

Until the true STI comes out, what components would you use to build your own "STi"? This means better handling, better performance, better looks, but not sacrificing the former. Also, should look stock - no unmatched parts, wires and cables running around the engine compartment, etc. Last, cost is a constraint - something someone would pay for an "STi".

This is a thought experiment. There's no reason to wait for the STi if you can build it, right?

1 1/2 in lower?
17/18 8.5" front
17/18 9.5" rear - too wide? if so, how to get sortaflush?
Big brakes or just upgraded slotted/steel lines/better pads?
Innovate SC or other turbo?
KW Coilovers or less expensive fixed height coilovers ok?
Effective but not gaudy rear wing
Stylized tail lights
Front splitter, rear splats, side rockers
Side mirrors?
...

Originally Posted by Pete156 (Post 1222846)

My STI is not exactly price conscious. It's cost me 45 (so far) and I'm not done :bonk:

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1221995)

Here's my STI:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0...2/IMG_0125.jpg

Originally Posted by mike_ekim1024 (Post 1221297)

Oh really? I have Sciobaru also ;) When I mean STi I mean OEM++ or whatever you want to call it.

BTW, I don't see the STi concept as that far fetched. It's not slammed, doesn't have a whole body kit.. it's just upgraded.

Originally Posted by kakarot1657 (Post 1223678)

Did you use a photo filter or is your car that shiny it's like glass.

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83 (Post 1223996)

It was a photo shoot and the photographer touched it up

Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 1223631)

Sounds like you just about hit the nail on the head with what I plan to do! 18x8.5" F and 18x9.5" R, KW or Öhlins coilovers, different rear spoiler, Vortech S/C, STi Brembos, TOM's tails, and a Chargespeed Bottomline kit. I'm also going to replace the stock seats with Recaros and get some more JPM Coachworks goodies.

Won't take me long to get there. I've got ~$13k in parts after 3 1/2 months and no end in sight! Damn, that just sunk in. I could have my car more than halfway paid off if I just kept it stock :(

Originally Posted by mike_ekim1024 (Post 1224075)

If there is too much negative camber, how do you plan on bringing it back? LCAs? Adjustable bushings?

Mike

Originally Posted by mike_ekim1024 (Post 1225719)

Where's your build thread?