{"id":1565,"date":"2012-06-16T08:04:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-16T13:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jdmchicago.com\/wp\/?p=1565"},"modified":"2012-06-17T11:36:40","modified_gmt":"2012-06-17T16:36:40","slug":"nicks-2008-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-grb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jdmchicago.com\/wp\/wp-login.php\/2012\/06\/nicks-2008-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-grb\/","title":{"rendered":"Nick’s 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GRB)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last summer, \u00a0Nick was driving around in a 2000 Acura 3.5 RL. \u00a0Unfortunately, the \u00a0lack of power and excitement had him yearning for another car. \u00a0As winter approached, \u00a0Nick debated between dozens of new car options. \u00a0In the end, \u00a0his sensible side merged with his bad boy inner persona, \u00a0and he became the proud owner of a Subaru Impreza WRX STI.<\/p>\n

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Nick looked at several different kits for his hatch (Ings+1, \u00a0Chargespeed, \u00a0and Varis), \u00a0but ended up with the\u00a0Varis x Original Runduce kit.\u00a0This particular variant of the Varis \u201909 Kit had not yet made its way across the Pacific in Subaru form, \u00a0so Nick was lucky enough to be the first.<\/p>\n

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After dumping a set of Enkei’s, \u00a0Nick picked up some Advan RZ’s in the dark gunmetallic finish. \u00a0In 18×10 +25, \u00a0these wheels were not only super lightweight (only ~18lbs each), \u00a0but also aggressive, \u00a0deeply concave, \u00a0and just overall aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n

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A detailed look at the Varis Half-Carbon Rear Diffuser and\u00a0Greddy SP Elite Catback Exhaust.<\/p>\n

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A nice touch of the rear bumper\/diffuser are the carbon fiber side splitter fins. \u00a0Also some love to the local blogs.<\/p>\n

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Take away the aero and fancy aesthetics, \u00a0and you have a beast laying dormant inside. \u00a0The car has already made about\u00a0~400awhp on a dynojet thanks to a built bottom end, \u00a0built heads, \u00a0and a rotated GT3076R. \u00a0Since then, \u00a0Nick has upgraded his turbo to \u00a0new Garrett GTX3076R compressor, \u00a0which means more power is on its way!<\/p>\n

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It’s all about the bokeh!<\/p>\n

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A tad bit of character and flair comes from the\u00a0authentic Original Runduce pinstripe produced with authorization and under license by Original Runduce of Japan. \u00a0Side Boards tie in nicely to the front and rear- truly a balanced look. \u00a0As a daily driven car, \u00a0the car is very well balanced as it sits, \u00a0but Nick hopes to do some interior updates in the near future. \u00a0Congrats Nick on this feature and be sure to see the\u00a0gallery\u00a0below for more pics!<\/p>\n

-jdmchicago<\/em><\/p>\n

Modifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Body\/Exterior<\/strong><\/p>\n

Varis x Original Runduce Collaboration Aero Kit
\no Varis \u201809Ver. Front Bumper
\no Original Runduce Front Lip
\no Varis 2-piece Side Skirts with FRP Side Boards
\no Varis Half-Carbon Rear Diffuser with Carbon Side Splitter Fins
\nJDM Subaru OEM Window Visors
\nLamin-X Yellow Headlight Tint Film
\nPremier Auto Styling Red Tail Light Film
\nGenuine Original Runduce Pinstripe<\/p>\n

Engine\/Drivetrain<\/strong><\/p>\n

P&L Stage 1 Short Block
\no CP Forged\/Coated Pistons
\no Pauter Forged Connecting Rods
\no Cosworth Race Bearings
\no Balanced\/Modified EJ257 Crankshaft
\nPerrin Products Lightweight Crank Pulley
\nP&L\/Raw Race Cams 272\/272
\nPorted Cylinder Heads
\nSupertech Valve Train Set
\no +1mm valves
\no Valve Springs
\no Valve Retainers
\no Shims
\no Bronze Valve Guides
\no Seals
\nARP Headstuds
\nP&L Rotated Turbo Kit
\no Garrett GTX3076R .82 A\/R
\no Swain Tech Coating on Up Pipe and Turbo Housing
\nDEI Titanium Turbo Blanket
\nTGV Deletes
\nP&L HIGHFLO Series Cold Air Intake
\nP&L Front Mount Stealth Intercooler
\nTIAL 50mm BOV
\nTIAL 38mm External Wastegate
\nAgency Power Equal Length Header with DEI Titanium Wrap
\nTurboXS Shorty Downpipe
\nWalbro 255lph Fuel Pump
\nDeatschwerks 1000cc Fuel Injectors (Top Feed)
\nP&L Air\/Oil Separator
\nMoroso Aluminum Oil Pan
\nP&L Air Pump Block Off Plate
\n64mm Ported Throttle Body
\nExedy Hyper Twin Disk Clutch
\nExedy lightened flywheel
\nKartboy Short Shifter Lever
\nKartboy Front\/Rear Shifter Bushings
\nTurn-in Concepts \u201cHoly Shift\u201d bushings kit
\nGroup-N Engine & Trasmission Mounts
\nAEM MAP Bar Sensor (3.5)
\nCobb MAP Sensor Adapter
\nP&L Race Application 11mm Oil Pump
\nMishimoto Aluminum Radiator
\nSamco Radiator Hoses
\nGreddy SP Elite Catback Exhaust<\/p>\n

Suspension\/Wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yokohama Original Wheel Design Advan Racing RZ 18×10 +25
\nStance GR+ Coilovers 9k\/7k
\nDunlop Z1 Star Specs 255\/35R18
\nCusco Front Strut Bar
\nKartboy Front Endlinks
\nWhiteline Adjustable Rear Endlinks
\nWhiteline 22mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar
\nWhiteline 22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
\nWhiteline Anti-Lift Kit
\nWhiteline Camber-Adjustable Rear Control Arm Bushings
\nWhiteline Rear Subframe Bushings
\nWhiteline Spherical Front Control Arm Bushings
\nEibach Front Camber Bolts
\nF-3\u00b0\/-2\u00b0R Camber<\/p>\n

Electronics\/Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\n

AEM UEGO wideband
\nAEM Digital Fuel Pressure Gauge
\nAEM Digital Oil Pressure Gauge
\nDefi White Racer Boost Gauge
\nPioneer AVIC-D3 Double-DIN DVD\/Navigation Unit
\nEscort Passport 9500ci Installed Radar Detector\/Jamming System
\nHella Supertones
\nCobb Accessport<\/p>\n

Interior<\/strong><\/p>\n

MXP Titanium Shift Knob
\nJPM Coachworks Leather Shift Boot
\nJPM Coachworks Leather Emergency Brake Boot
\nProva SI-Drive Dial<\/p>\n

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