My '00 BRP RS

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Modification List:
Exterior
-bumper vents sprayed flat black
-painted side skirts
-black housing headlights with custom matching corners (baked and painted)
-JDM pink “i” badge
-JDM rear spats (color matched)
-17x7 O.Z. Superleggera wheels (gold) SOLD
-'98 RS goldies with Direzzas
-stock 6-spokes w/ 225 Kumho XS
-”DIY” front lip
-debadged trunk
-gold "AWD" trunk emblem from Legacy
-superbright reverse bulbs
-Nokya 55w yellow foglight bulbs
-Rockblocker red taillight film

Interior
-JDM WRX/STI Ver.6 Momo steering wheel
-Subaru Momo shift knob
-JDM 1996 WRX STI front and rear seats w/ WRC stitching
-OEM WRX/STI pedals (aluminum/rubber)
-Prodrive floormats
-OEM Subaru center gauge pod w/ Autometer Lunar series A/F, Volts, elec Oil Pressure
-ScanGuageII

I.C.E.
-Kenwood KDC-MP228 CD/MP3 head unit
-Pioneer 6.5 in. 4-way speakers
-10" sub w/ amp
-Scosche wiring

Engine
-AEM short-ram intake
-Chaser Aerodynamics carbon fiber radiatior cooling panel
-STi oil cap
-grounding kit
-APEX'i N1 catback exhaust SOLD
-modded STI exhaust w/ no resonator
-Borla header (unequal length)
-Zero/Sports radiator cap

Suspension
-IHI 20mm rear sway bar (OEM 02-03 WRX)
-Whiteline 22mm front sway bar
-no name front strut tower bar
-KYB AGX adjustable struts
-Tanabe GF210 springs
-JDM STi Group N strut mounts
-Paranoid Fabrications 1/4" saggy butt spacers

[impreza_GC8]

I went to New Jersey in late August of 2006 to pick up my beautiful Impreza, drove it for a few months, then joined up with the STLSubaru club in December of 2006 with a nearly bone-stock 2.5RS. It is amazing how far I have come and how far the car has come in the past 12 months.

My car, bone stock (cept for AEM intake), August '06.



That first local Suby meet I went to. Bone stock, Dec '06


Shortly after that I ditched the ugly amber front and side turn signals in favor of the clear versions. Also, I painted the orange bumper vents flat black. I still say that was one of the best asthetic mods I have ever done for the car. Those amber lights are ugly!
January rolled around and I was able to secure the best deal since sliced bread on a set of OZ Superleggera rims from a local Suby member. I agreed to meet a man that I had only ever talked to on the internet in a dark parking lot at 11:30 at night to do the exchange. All worked out well, and I got a baller set of rims for a great price!

Second Meet, STLSubaru Brewery Tour. Had a blast!



Focused on saving my money and keeping the car clean. Kept my eyes peeled for a set of JDM clear corner lights so I was still rockin' the US-market orange corners for a long time. Only change here is a super clean car and a JDM front badge.


The first annual STL Subaru Snowdrift Extravaganza at the Muny in Forest Park. Had a great time with some of the members eatin' at the Boathouse then gettin' loose in the upper parking lot of the muny. Still pretty well stock except for the rims, JDM badging, and clear turn signals (front/side). These are some highlights:





March came around and I was finally able to acquire a set of JDM corner lights for a good price. They came off of a 1996 WRX in the motherland, shipped to my door for a little under 30 bucks. Good deal!

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One Lou Fusz Subaru Dealership Meet in May:
(my car is on the right)


I went through a phase that I like to call my "Ricer stage". It was an interesting look, but I have since changed direction with the car.:


Acquired an 05 STi exhaust around the end of May, had the midpipe modified to fit my car and removed the resonator for a little more rumble. Debadged the trunk somewhere around this time as well. Exhaust and debadging evident in the following photo:


HID's, a DIY lip, gauges, club stickers, and a few JDM bits were added throughout the summer:




Sept. 29th, another Lou Fusz Dealer Meet


Winter '07, new suspension (springs, shocks, strut mounts, RSB), upgraded lighting. Started rockin' a Japanese front license plate. Have yet to be hassled for it so I think it's on for keeps.



The last photo taken of the car before the accident:

[impreza_GC8]

Saved this spot!!

[CheshireKat]

OH MAN! THAT FRONT PLATE! I used to live REALLY close to there in Japan. It says "tsuchiura"

It's about 25 minutes East of the Narita Airport. A couple friends/coworkers taught over there.

Very cool, man. Very cool.

[cmiovino]

Looks good, it's come along way.

I finally decided to ditch my stock corner lights too... except mine are for pure ambers.

[salvator_rizzo]

nice car man, the thing looks great!

[WRXTURBO]

this car is legit

[impreza_GC8]

Originally Posted by CheshireKat

OH MAN! THAT FRONT PLATE! I used to live REALLY close to there in Japan. It says "tsuchiura"

It's about 25 minutes East of the Narita Airport. A couple friends/coworkers taught over there.

Very cool, man. Very cool.

Wow thanks for telling me this! I have wondered since I got it what exactly it says LOL.
Thanks for the compliments. The next few weeks should bring a few cool parts because I collected a fair amount from insurance due to a wreck I was in. I already ordered JDM powerfold heated mirrors and I am negotiating for rear spats and aeroguards.

[eastfreestyler]

Sweet...your car is so clean...do you have any pics from the accident? how bad was it?