New member from South Africa, Johannesburg

[BlueBlob]

Hi guys!

My name is Gareth and I'm from South Africa, I stay in Johannesburg.

I recently bought my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (On the 18th of May 2014), it had 110 000km on the clock, and the only mods done to her was 30mm lowering springs.

In the time I have had her, she has been fitted with a Mishimoto Radiator.

Still enjoying her, and cannot wait to get her some decent mods!

Here are some pics:

https://www.facebook.com/garethschr19/media_set?set=a.10204013633206803.1073741849.1402664636&type=3

I had always dreamed of having a Subaru, since I was little.


I wanted the iconic blue one with gold rims, I wanted specifically the Blobeye/Peanut eye one...


And my wish came true!


I bought an 05' STI on the 18 May 2014 (she was the 2.0 litre with DCCD)


Specs when I bought her:


She had 110 000km on the clock
Stock standard besides a lowering kit (30mm drop)


Latest specs:


2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version 8
World Rally Blue
EJ207


Exterior:
35% Smash and Grab Window Tint


Interior:
JVC frontloader
Prodrive Gearknob
Starsound amp


Engine\Power:
Stock VF34 turbo
Stock EJ207 motor
Mishimoto Aluminium radiator


Suspension\Brakes\Wheels:
Stock ENKEI 17x8J STI gold 10 spoke wheels
Lowered springs (American make)

 

[Alin]

Welcome to IGOTASTI!!!!!

do you have any plans on modding?

 

[IGOTASTi]

Welcome [MENTION=3864]BlueBlob[/MENTION]!

 

[Spamby]

Welcome

 

[WesternSTi]

Welcome to IGOTASTi!

 

[IGOTASTi]

Do you know [MENTION=171]Td_d[/MENTION]?

 

[BlueBlob]

Thanks for the welcome guys! Nope i dont know Td_d

My plans for future mods:

Custom 76mm Full Exhaust system
Walbro 255lh fuel pump
HKS 1 step colder sparkplugs - HKS M35iL Set
EBC – GFB Geforce II Boost Controller
Innovate AFR - http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/db.php
Tune

I want mine to sound like my buddy's:

http://youtu.be/tpG11NMUE0Q

http://youtu.be/INo6ehOLgxU

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

Welcome and Enjoy! :tup:

 

[BlobeyeSTi]

Welcome Blobeyes FTW!

 

[BlueBlob]

Some pics:









Future plans:


- Do the full cambelt service - will order the GATES kit (As I don't trust that the previous owner did it)
- Do another boost leak test to see if we hear anything (As the whistle still exists)
- TM Stainless steel full exhaust system
- Perrin short ram intake (Rallysportdirect)
- Walbro 255lh fuel pump
- HKS 1 step colder sparkplugs
- EBC – GFB Geforce II Boost Controller
- Innovate AFR
- Mapping by my tuner
- New front loader radio
- Perrin subframe lockdown kit (Rallysportdirect)
- Blue Lug nuts (Still looking for ideas)
- Turbo inlet hose for 2002-07 wrx & 2004-15 sti
- Rear diffuser (Rallysportdirect)
- Impreza GDB Sti front lip Polyutherane

 

[Grinder34]

Welcome! I was also gonna mention Td_d. He seems to know everything about these cars (at least the ECUs).

I see the subframe lockdown bolts are on your list, but dont forget other suspension bits. Even swaybars help a lot and they're pretty cheap.

Also, McGuard Spline Drive Lug nuts work great on OEM wheels and are the only ones I'd recommend. And they come in many different colors!

Here's what happened to some Kics on OEM wheels:

And here's more bad fitment:

 

[BlueBlob]

Very sad for me to say this


On the 5th Feb 2015, on my way to an office lunch on, a lady at a stop street pulled out in front of me!


I could not stop in time. Unfortunately, my BlueBlob was written off.


Fortunately everyone involved is ok, thank goodness!!


Car is dead though, just did 7000km on her - she was so neat - i will miss her - she had 117 000km on her.

 

[welaish]

Oh sorry to heat that! It was a beauty. Soon hopefully you will get a 2015.

 

[Grinder34]

Oh wow! Glad everyone's ok.

What will come next? Another subaru?

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

This punches me right in the heart. I very sorry for your loss. :|

Very sad for me to say this


On the 5th Feb 2015, on my way to an office lunch on, a lady at a stop street pulled out in front of me!


I could not stop in time. Unfortunately, my BlueBlob was written off.


Fortunately everyone involved is ok, thank goodness!!


Car is dead though, just did 7000km on her - she was so neat - i will miss her - she had 117 000km on her.


http://s19.postimg.org/w8foafmtb/Aiz_F68_Wn_Up_NFH_BVRd0_HVEugv_V4h_Lvh_Nxid_Yw_Xktq_PZG.jpg


http://s19.postimg.org/jfrkaib7j/Aoho_GRe_Hp_Zy_WMq_RN1o_IGJWpw_WErhvg_Mfet_L_e_AZYHq_QA.jpg


http://s19.postimg.org/ddjxk0mrj/Au_CMj_UFTGKKb3d4f_L3q_XKe8_ZUVuz_Yxx_UNGxm_Bf_AAmds_E.jpg

 

[Alin]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Unreal.....

 

[BlueBlob]

thanks everyone, its very sad

I stripped her, and sold her parts....

I will be getting another very soon...

 

[BlueBlob]

Hi guys!!

So i got myself another Blue blob!!

I have been looking for another 05 STi, and my wish came true!!

I took delivery of her on the 16 September 2016. I took her for a service on the 17 September 2015, and she went for a tune on the 23 September 2015.


Specs when I bought her:
05 STi
118 000km (roughly 73 000 miles)
Full Brospeed exhaust system (I thought)
Aftermarket BOV ( I will be changing this to OEM)


Some pics of the day when I got her:






My wife was very excited!



Some other pics:



She has slight hail damage on the bonnet, and the bumpers need some TLC, but the interior is neat and it still has the stock OEM radio.


Over time I will fix her up bit by bit, and get her looking great!!


Latest specs:


2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version 8
World Rally Blue
EJ207


Exterior:
35% Smash and Grab Window Tint


Interior:
Stock Radio
STI JDM red hazard switch
Lamco Boost Gauge


Engine\Power:
Stock VF34 turbo
Cosworth Bearings
Cosworth Oil Pump
Cosworth head gasket
JE forged pistons
ARP rod bolts
HKS Cambelt
HKS Uppipe
Brospeed Exhaust
Tuned to 1.2 bar by Chett Meyer
Stock Blow off valve


Suspension\Brakes\Wheels:
Stock ENKEI 17x8J STI gold 10 spoke wheels
225/45/17 Evergreen


Feels so good to have a Blue Blob again

 

[IGOTASTi]

Welcome back [MENTION=3864]BlueBlob[/MENTION].

 

[Doppelganger]

Awesome welcome back and the blobeye are my favorite years.

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