Impreza Black Beauty: 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

[PanterroR]

While we were snooping around the NASIOC forums (North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club), we stumbled upon this beautifully modified ’06 Subaru Impreza WRX STi that completely blew us off with its vicious, yet very clean appearance. The owner of the ’06 Impreza WRX STi that goes by the alias “IStoSTi”, tastefully modded the car without going overboard at any point, creating one of the most pant-wetting examples of this model we’ve seen so far. If we ever manage to gather enough dough to obtain an STi, this one would definitely serve as a perfect example of what to do with it next.







Modifications:

Interior:

• JDM Red Hazard Button
• JDM Version 9 STi Spec C Type RA Interior Swap
• 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
• BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 225/40/ZR18
• Hella SuperTones
• V-Limited Lip
• DIY Type RA-R Grill
• Tein Bonnet Dampers
• Cusco Turbo Heat Shield
• 04-05 Tail Light Swap
• JDM Nukabe Tow Hook
• Perrin Black Radiator Shroud
• JDM Subaru Rain Guards
• Time Attack Themed Painted Headlights by Vitale Collision
• Custom Red/Black STi Stickers by GraphicSTI
• 40% 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)
• 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

Source: Black Beauty: 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

 

[LaArtist]

^wow damn that is so evil.. me wants

 

[PanterroR]

Me too...

I'd like to hear from Martin about this one...

 

[martinbo]

Me too...

I'd like to hear from Martin about this one...

Very nice, a clean and tastefully done aftermarket job without introducing the "fast 'n furious" factor.

"Perrin Signature Series FMIC (Stealthified)", I gather refers to the front mounted intercooler (FMIC). People who know Scoobs will know that the intake scoop on the bonnet isn't just for show but feeds air to the top mounted intercooler on regular turbo'd Subarus. In this example the (larger) intercooler is now front mounted in a more efficient location to improve performance. It does this for two reasons:
- It is less susceptible to heat soak from the engine compared with the top-mounted unit
- It is placed more directly in the path of the airflow for better air-to-air throughput
The above resulting in a more efficient cooling thus giving denser inlet air for enhanced volumetric efficiency. In plain and simple terms; more air (oxygen) and thus more fuel can be added giving a bigger bang and hence more power...

... for those of you who didn't (and wanted to) know of course!