2007 STI build (Tanner Smith)

[Smee_STI]

And I'll get the final measurements tomorrow for everything and post them up

 

[Smee_STI]

Glad I swapped my plugs today... Lol

 

[IGOTASTi]

Them are good for another 100k.

 

[Smee_STI]

Them are good for another 100k.

Lol totally
I think these are the plugs they used when they rebuilt the block lol

 

[IGOTASTi]

You should post them for sale. Might get a nice penny for them. ?

 

[Smee_STI]

Go "stage 2" tomorrow haha
Perrin Catless down pipe.

 

[Smee_STI]

https://vimeo.com/133873169

Perrin Catless down pipe with Invidia race series Catback. Small exhaust leak I need to fix tomorrow but I'm satisfied

 

[Smee_STI]

Auto crossed her for the first time last Sunday. And handles like a dream with the coils. Will be picking. Up some Perrin sways this weekend.

 

[Grinder34]

Autocross is fun, but now you need to take it to an HPDE (Track day)

 

[Smee_STI]

Well going wingless in the next two weeks. Swapping out my UGM STI wing and trunk for a 2007 STI limited wing and trunk

 

[IGOTASTi]

OH! ?

 

[Smee_STI]

Not a fan of the limited trunk?

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

JJ is all about the factory wing. Functionality wise I am too, but for more of a low profile look, I like the limited trunk. I swapped my factory wing for the trunk lip spoiler from a 2007 limited. Beware, at high speeds the rear end can get a little floaty without the factory wing. When taking high speed corners, try not to suddenly lift off the gas or you will surely experience "lift off over-steer".

 

[Smee_STI]

I was not aware that the factory wing was that functional

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

Helllllll yessss it is.

Of course, at auto-x speeds you won't notice anything. In fact, I prefer being wingless for autocross, as a reduction in rear end weight helps induce a little bit of oversteer improving cornering.

At speeds seen on track days, the wing (or lack thereof) is definitely noticeable. If I pound an on-ramp (in Mexico of course) at 80-100 mph, I have to be more careful about lifting suddenly. :lol:

 

[Smee_STI]

Wow, I'll have to read into this more

 

[IGOTASTi]

Don't we have a big thread on this?

 

[Smee_STI]

I'll search around for it

 

[Batmobile_Engage]

http://igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php/4238-Wings-and-Down-force

http://igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php/4315-STi-Wing-Aftermarket-Wing-or-No-Spoiler

Here's a couple. I think there are more, but I'm so busy at work right now I can't spend too much time looking around. Auditors in the building as well.

 

[Grinder34]

If I pound an on-ramp (in Mexico of course) at 80-100 mph, I have to be more careful about lifting suddenly. :lol:

Ahh, doing ANYTHING "suddenly" in a corner usually means your doing it wrong!

Yes, the stock wing is functional.
Yes, the stock wing/trunk weighs as much as a 4th grader, (above the CG, near the very end of the car...UGH)

Ditch it for looks! And then get an even MORE functional wing to replace it at track days!
(it works well for me)

I know i mentioned it in the wing/no-wing thread, but the "fastest" factory street STI (RA-R) didn't come with a wing: