Sedan, sedan, Sedan and sedan sedan… hatchback. What went wrong with this pattern? They have also never stated that the next WRX/STI model was to be a sedan again, though subaru Imprezas have never been viewed as a rear hatch design. Actually, there’s really no need to believe that deep into Subaru’s decision. It was simply the mere fact that they chose to throw a wrench in to the constancy to introduce a fresh new hatchback version to the Impreza lineage. In actuality the taboo design was considered peculiar but perfect, where the body lines exhibited all the good qualities of your hatchback, station wagon, and sedan, all in one. The next thing you realize, breaking the tradition was actually a genius decision made by the auto manufacturer where the machine became widely accepted and recognized within the Subie community. First debuted in 2007 with its new face-lift and so-called “”butt lift””, the 5-door hatchback version was acknowledged as the highest-ranking automobile by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Enough with the factory-spec mumbo jumbo, aftermarket enthusiasts were relieved that just the outer shape was changed, for which it still included exactly the same high-performance aspects you can expect through your traditional Subaru AWD boxer configuration. If that would be made to work, or perhaps to wait for new go-fast products to be developed, the next challenge for the enthusiasts was to determine which parts coincided with the previous versions and. The new revamped EJ25 engine received variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust side, where it enabled a quicker torque band and turbo spool good for over 300 hp. This was a great machine right out of the box, but people want something different than the standard. People want more and morea devoted enthusiast who owns and operates a tuning shop, Amplified Motorsport in the Town of Industry, California, is one of these people. He wanted more than just power though; he wanted to turn heads while going fast. Sound like an import magazine feature cliche? Don’t be deceived; it can’t get truer than this case. This vehicle has recently won many car show trophies and has the battle scars to prove its so-called racetrack participation. Furthermore, Lou’s vehicle is also used as a grocery getter. He is one of the only a few who have been able to build a vehicle that adapts to any kind of usage, though again, it could sound cliche and almost surreal.
Impp 1304 08 o 2008 subaru STI GRB M7 japan touch race gauges
Impp 1304 09 o 2008 subaru STI GRB M7 japan EBC R boost controller
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Lou Amplified and Roc knew what the STI was able to, but simply increasing boost and maxing out the factory turbo meant engine life will be shortened and many issues will soon follow. Here he opted for a practical-sized turbo that will produce enough power without over clocking the unit. With the recommendation from the Subaru specialists at Yimisport Tuning, he decided a Synergy Turbo was the best choice with regards to size and performance. The outer dimensions of the Synergy 20G turbocharger is virtually identical to factory, however the internals are all-around larger, to move more air. Moving air and exhaling spent gases at the faster rate is the most important when tuning a force-fed engine, so the turbo was mated to a Synergy Turbo equal-length header, Invidia downpipe, and M7 oversized intercooler. Everything is spent out of the titanium M7 exhaust to the rear of your vehicle. Fuel is taken care of with the Synergy 340-lph fuel pump and HKS 850cc injectors that then is internally combusted by the HKS Hyper Twin DLI System and super cold spark plugs. More M7 Japan products were being loaded on the car, such as the carbon induction air intake, blow-off valve, oil cooler, and also 15-50W engine oil-indicative of Lou’s close affiliation with M7 Japan. The wise and masterful Yimisport then reflashed the ECU to tune a fresh ignition and fuel map in line with the new engine specifications that were just listed. Lou’s vehicle recorded in at 340 whp at 4,400 rpm, and 363 lb-ft of torque at 5,400 rpm. Not impressed? Remember that it’s 340 hp for all four wheels, not two. Twice as much traction, twice as quick.
For better handling and to achieve that killer stance, the suspension was fitted with full height adjustable M7 units, which feature 8kg front and 6kg rear spring rates and a 35-way damper adjustability function. Full height adjustability means that the height of your suspension might be altered without compromising the shock and spring stroke. Lou has been in this game for a while now and he tends to go with the flow, never mixing up unnecessary brands. Whiteline was awarded the location for the sway bar department as well as the chassis rigidity goods that were becoming crucial due to high-horsepower output. Lou keeps his brands consistent, and it’s obvious for this project he efficiently tapped into Amplified Motorsport’s long network of industry affiliates. The suspension was then sentThe factory Brembo STI calipers are more than enough if you’re a sissy who’s scared to take the car to triple-digit speeds, nevertheless in Lou’s case he needed a bit more. The stock pads were trashed for Project Mu Club Racer units, an all-around better pad in terms of initial bite and increased control. Goodridge steel lines and slotted rotors accompanied the brand new brake setup to combine that solid pedal feel and a more efficient cooling design. Gunmetal Yokohama Advan TC-3 wheels cover the braking setup, strapped with Advan tires with just enough offset to tuck but never get in touch with the wheelwells. Since it’s not a drift or drag setup, the non-staggered setup is ideal for an AWD configuration. In Lou’s case, he decided to go with 18×9.5 wheels all around. He then entrusted the DCCD feature for traction, which Subaru has spent vast amounts developing-absolutely flawless on virtually any type of given road condition.
Luckily, the exterior of the GRB STI comes widebody from your factory, which is the most preferred traction inducing modification available. This is what makes the STI version most appealing; it just screams wide tread wheels and road-hugging characteristics. Lou decided to wrap the body with 3M 1080p vinyl, which immediately gave the entire vehicle a stealthy, bad boy aura. We are able to all agree that the mixture of flat black combined with a Seibon front carbon-fiber lip and vented hood is sexier than a tiger and lion baby with gigantic unicorn wings. It’s a timeless appearance and looks so damn good. Even more rare parts were imported from Japan, such as the HKS Kansai rear diffuser and side spats, which are apparently more challengingThe act of presenting something different to a lot of enthusiasts who are used to the norm was very risky, but the payout ended up being marvelous for Subaru. Now all sorts of famous drivers and celebrities are utilizing this hatchback platform with regard to their racing and 10 million-hit viral videos. Obviously, the sedan version can also be available for those conservative Subaru enthusiasts, but life is more exciting while you are different than the remainder. We could say one thing for sure: Lou’s flat black hatch is certainly unique when compared to the rest, which happens to be another cliché statement for any tuning magazine.
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