New Member Black 2017 STi

[KenpoSTi]

Hi Everyone,

I am from Kansas. This is my second Subaru. I used to have a 2014 WRX. I was really debating on a new WRX because of the new engine. I am really glad I went this route. I used to have a 2010 Evo X. This STi really reminds me of that, but way better. Interior is nicer, more room, more trunk space, and the rumble is still there I got an excellent deal from Tom at Heuberger in Colorado Springs.

 

[Raven32]

Nice ride. Welcome to the forum.


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[KenpoSTi]

Nice ride. Welcome to the forum.


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Thanks Raven!

 

[Defined Performance]

Love the car man! The all black scheme is baller.

 

[SDMotorworks]

[MENTION=6348]KenpoSTi[/MENTION] Welcome to the forum, let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Car looks great!

 

[KenpoSTi]

Love the car man! The all black scheme is baller.

Thanks appreciate that! I plan on doing a 4 step detailing process that includes coating the paint. Will take probably half a day, but with black should be worth it.

 

[KenpoSTi]

[MENTION=6348]KenpoSTi[/MENTION] Welcome to the forum, let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Car looks great!

Thanks SDMotorworks!

 

[Grinder34]

Welcome. What "coating" are you going to use? Opti-coat?

I wish my old black STI's paint had been treated properly when it was new! But then again, i put tons of rock chips in it at the track!

Are you going to remain mostly stock, or do you have any modification aspirations?

 

[IGOTASTi]

[MENTION=6348]KenpoSTi[/MENTION] welcome friend. STi looks great! ?

[MENTION=4535]HeubergerSubaru[/MENTION] makes crazy deals. ?

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[KenpoSTi]

Welcome. What "coating" are you going to use? Opti

Hey Grinder, Ihave a buddy big into detailing. He told me about this company Gary Dean Wash Method. There is a 4 step process. The coating is an Acrylic. The pro blend has to be aapplied with a dual action buffer. It should last 3 years, but there are products to help protect it supposedly making it last longer. My buddy is going to help with the buffing part since I have hardly any experience with a coating. There is an awesome product he also showed me which is a rinseless wash. Wash/Claybar, stripper, and coating. I am a novice so he is going to help me through the process. We are actually going to do my brother 16 Mustang GT as well. Just not on the same day since it will a good bit for each vehicle.

https://www.detailjuice.com/product/force-field-pro/
https://www.detailjuice.com/product-category/force-field-protection-system/

As far as mods, I purchased an arm rest extend. I had a local upholstry shop two a leather wrap on it to match the interior. I will post some pics of that in the interior section. I want to tint, catback, maybe weighted shift knob, possibly winter tires, maybe some engine dress up from Perrin. I am going to try to enjoy the car as is as long as I can lol.

 

[KenpoSTi]

Thanks IGOTASTI you are right about Heuberger. We actually went back and picked up my wife a 2017 Forester Limited. She used to have a Mitsubishi Outlander GT. Got into a big wreck so we thought we would go with a small save gas mileage Elantra. She missed the SUV and the Forester is a huge upgrade compared to the Elantra. Rides so nice!

 

[KenpoSTi]

Here is the Forester and STi

 

[carcus]

Welcome! Super nice rides. Our garage is very much like yours (Forester for her and STi for me).

 

[KenpoSTi]

Welcome! Super nice rides. Our garage is very much like yours (Forester for her and STi for me).

Thanks, that is cool you have the same. They are a great blend for a family. She really likes the Forester.

 

[Doppelganger]

Welcome to the group and I take it you study Kenpo from your name? I also have studied martial arts since 1996 which is another one of my passions.

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[Doppelganger]

Nice ride by the way

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[KenpoSTi]

Welcome to the group and I take it you study Kenpo from your name? I also have studied martial arts since 1996 which is another one of my passions.

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Thanks! Yes I have around 20 combined years experience in 2 different systems The majority was in Kenpo. I have a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. I also have an assistant instructors certification in Wing Chun Kung Fu. If you have ever seen the Ip Man Movies it is that lineage. I really enjoy what both systems offer. I am currently not teaching or taking any classes. I had a daughter and time and priorities took a change. What martial arts have you studied?