Post by Ryan Neas on Jan 24, 2008 22:20:32 GMT -5
***Shades of Gray Philadelphia Auto Show Show Car***
Owner: Bill Vitale
Location: Bucks County, PA
Vehicle: 2006 OBP Subaru WRX STI
Stock Power: 300hp, 300ft/lb torque
Phone #: just kidding...
Bill's Story:
Purchased 2006 Obsedian Black Pearl Subaru
WRX STI on August 31, 2006. Factory Options included: Boost Gauge, STI Short Throw Shifter, Rubber Floor Mats, Auto-Dimming/Compass Rear View Mirror
Here's a pic of it in all it's stock condition purchase night...
and another couple weeks later...still stock
The first real mod was a Perrin Catless Downpipe and an HKS Carbon-Ti Exhaust. Both were decent mods...but just a start.
So then came the wheels...the first set...18x8.5 +45 Rays 57F in Time Attack.
...followed by a set of Tein Flex coilovers to get rid of the monster truck look!
Over the next year or so, Bill's STI went through a lot more changes, back and forth...some major improvements...etc. A new set of wheels, Advan RS 18x9 +29(GTR face), limited lip, JDM Version 9 STi Spec C Type RA interior, DEFI gauges...and so on.
Tint also went back and forth. First Bill had LLumar ATR 40% installed. After about 8 months, he wanted a bit of a darker look. So now 30% is the look it has, along with a custom SOG logo tinted in the rear doors.
Here's the most recent pics we and Bill took...and it's just b4 the NEW BIG CHANGES...soon to come!
To finalise the opening comments to Bills STI...here's his comprehensive Modification list as of January 2008, a week before the Phila Auto Show:
Interior:
JDM Red Hazard Button
JDM Version 9 STi Spec C Type RA Front Seats (both fully adjustable)
JDM Version 9 STi Spec C Type RA Rear Seat
JDM Version 9 STi Spec C Type RA Door Cards
Black STi Limited Carpet
JDM STi Type RA-R Shift Knob
ATI Gauge Pod
Defi Imperial BF Amber Boost Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber EGT Gauge
Defi Imperial BF Amber Oil Pressure Gauge
Painted Dash Trim
Pioneer AVIC-D3
Exterior:
Rays 57F Time Attacks 18x8.5 +45 (sold)
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 225/40/ZR18 (sold)
Custom Oxblood Red Kandy Powdercoated Stock BBS'
ADVAN RS 18x9 +29 GTR face in Dark Gunmetallic
Falken AZENIS RT-615 235/40/18
Zero/Sports front bumper
Zero/Sports Rear Bumper
Zero/Sports Sideskirts
Zero/Sports Roof Vane
Zero/Sports Carbon Fiber Spoiler Garnish
04-05 Tail Light Swap
JDM Tail Light Mod
HKS Oil Filler Cap
Hella SuperTones
V-Limited Lip
DIY Type RA-R Grill
Tein Bonnet Dampers
Cusco Turbo Heat Shield
Nukabe JDM Tow Hook
Red Lined Impreza Badge
JDM STi Radiator Cap x2
Perrin Black Radiator Shroud
JDM Subaru Rain Guards
ARC Titanium Pulley Cover
Time Attack Themed Painted Headlights by Vitale Collision
Custom Wrinkle Red Powdercoated Brake Calipers by Martin @ Liquid Powder Coats
Custom Red/Black STi Stickers by GraphicSTI
30% Tint by Ryan @ Shades of Gray
Performance:
Perrin Catless Downpipe
HKS Carbon-Ti Catback Exhaust
Perrin Short Ram Intake (Red)
Greddy Type RS Blow-off Valve (Recirc'd)
Perrin Signature Series FMIC (Stealthified)
KartBoy Short Shifter
KartBoy Shifter Bushings (not yet installed)
Custom 4G Grounding Kit
OpenECU Stage 2.5 Tuned by Ray @ TurboTekTuning
Suspension:
Tein Flex Coilovers
TIC Fender Braces
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings (to be installed)
Perrin 25mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Perrin 25mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Perrin Front Endlinks
Perrin Rear Endlinks
Perrin Front Strut Tower Brace
DBA 4000XS Front Rotors
DBA 4000XS Rear Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Custom Alignment by R/T Tuning
-2.6 front camber
-2.5 rear camber
0.01 toe
12.5 ride height
corner weighted
Thanks again Bill...
