My new daily driver HYPERBLUE

kenchan · 04-03-2016, 01:37 PM

drove my STI with cobb's 93 octane stage1 OTS map.

im still in the last few hundred miles of break-in so did not wot.

anyway i like the power delivery and being able to cruise like my Z at 1600+ rpm instead of before where i had to keep it around 2K. obc mpg went up from 19.5 to near 24 in one drive which was expected.

the only negative i felt was from a stand still, the initial throttle from no input to about 30% felt dead

so it took a little getting use to the car again, nearly stalled in [I] mode. now running [S] mode.. will see how it goes when i open it up soon.

kenchan · 04-10-2016, 08:53 AM

Rear fog and LED I will use in the JDM fog should be in my hands tomorrow, waiting on the switch.. Back ordered.

Going to swap the switch plate too.

kenchan · 04-10-2016, 08:56 AM

Btw wat do u guys think about the factory extended arm rest? I might get one, just not sure if it's so high that i might bump my elbow or not.

kenchan · 04-15-2016, 05:44 PM

looks like this thread turn into kenchan's STI thread..

anyway, i got the factory fog sw and trim piece today.

will do the install sometime next week.

DavidZ370 · 04-16-2016, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Btw wat do u guys think about the factory extended arm rest? I might get one, just not sure if it's so high that i might bump my elbow or not.

Alotta guys like it, personally will be getting one if I jump into an STI

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kenchan · 04-16-2016, 08:49 AM

yah, i think im gonna get me one too. usually i dont like arm rests but on the STI, the short shifter allows a lot of elbow clearance so probably no issue with my elbow hitting it each 2,4,6 shifts.

kenchan · 04-17-2016, 11:59 PM

worked on the rear jdm fog today.. not finished yet as i ran into a little bump..

i got the lamp itself installed along with one wire from trunk to driverside fuse box..

problem i ran into waz dat the impreza trim i bought dat has the extra hole for the fog sw is shaped differently for the interior dim dial... so i would not fit.

so i endedup drilling out the left hole and sanded it down nicely for a factory finish..
also wired up a red LED dat will light up when the rear fog is turned on..

this is how it would look at the end..

car looks like this right now..

kenchan · 04-18-2016, 12:05 AM

basically if u have the 2016 STI, dont buy the switch trim PN: 83472FJ010VH

kenchan · 04-18-2016, 01:03 PM

finished the install this am. factory finish.

kenchan · 04-20-2016, 11:34 PM

From yahoo auto.. basically not much of a change and no affect for real STI folks who opt the high wing..

Opting for the 2017 WRX STI nets you a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4 delivering 305 hp to all four wheels. The sole transmission on offer is a 6-speed manual and buyers can now choose a low-profile trunk spoiler as a no-cost option in place of the taller rear wing normally fitted to the WRX STI. Trim levels for this model include base and Limited.

Prices for the 2017 Subaru WRX start at $27,515 while for the WRX STI you’re looking at a starting price of $36,015. Both figures include an $820 destination charge.

kenchan · 06-16-2016, 06:33 AM

whered everyone go?

still enjoying my STI.

great car, lots of fun. noone so far as made comment about my wing.

kenchan · 06-20-2016, 10:24 PM

forgot to mention, i disabled hill assist. SO MUCH NICER to drive now off inclines.

tonythetiger · 06-30-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

worked on the rear jdm fog today.. not finished yet as i ran into a little bump..

i got the lamp itself installed along with one wire from trunk to driverside fuse box..

problem i ran into waz dat the impreza trim i bought dat has the extra hole for the fog sw is shaped differently for the interior dim dial... so i would not fit.

so i endedup drilling out the left hole and sanded it down nicely for a factory finish..
also wired up a red LED dat will light up when the rear fog is turned on..

this is how it would look at the end..

car looks like this right now..

looking nice, i still need to this along with some supertone hella horns

kenchan · 06-30-2016, 07:50 PM

yah, the STI's factory horns sound like crap..

but they are pretty loud though.

recommend u swap the left side mirror lens with one for the JDM passenger side (RHD). my wife picked one up for me while in japan. no more blind spots!!

tonythetiger · 07-16-2016, 11:35 PM

good to hear, sti blind spot is waaaay better than the z. hey what is your max psi??? im around a little over 15psi.....

04-15-2016, 05:44 PM	#94 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	looks like this thread turn into kenchan's STI thread.. anyway, i got the factory fog sw and trim piece today. will do the install sometime next week. DavidZ370 likes this.

04-16-2016, 08:49 AM	#96 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, i think im gonna get me one too. usually i dont like arm rests but on the STI, the short shifter allows a lot of elbow clearance so probably no issue with my elbow hitting it each 2,4,6 shifts. DavidZ370 likes this.

04-17-2016, 11:59 PM	#97 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	worked on the rear jdm fog today.. not finished yet as i ran into a little bump.. i got the lamp itself installed along with one wire from trunk to driverside fuse box.. problem i ran into waz dat the impreza trim i bought dat has the extra hole for the fog sw is shaped differently for the interior dim dial... so i would not fit. so i endedup drilling out the left hole and sanded it down nicely for a factory finish.. also wired up a red LED dat will light up when the rear fog is turned on.. this is how it would look at the end.. car looks like this right now.. UNKNOWN_370, tonythetiger, DLSTR and 1 others like this.

04-18-2016, 01:03 PM	#99 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	finished the install this am. factory finish. DLSTR and cigarclifford like this.

07-16-2016, 11:35 PM	#105 (permalink)
tonythetiger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SA, TX Posts: 1,035 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PG MT Rep Power: 193	good to hear, sti blind spot is waaaay better than the z. hey what is your max psi??? im around a little over 15psi..... __________________ KWV3/Eibach/StillenG3/FI CBE+LTH+34Row/Uprev/SPL/SouthBendSS/QuaifeLSD/4.08/TommyKaira/Status/VolkZE40/AP Radical BBK/Seibon/Amuse/VIS/Sparco/WorksBellGTC/RJM/Nismo

04-03-2016, 01:37 PM	#91 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	drove my STI with cobb's 93 octane stage1 OTS map. im still in the last few hundred miles of break-in so did not wot. anyway i like the power delivery and being able to cruise like my Z at 1600+ rpm instead of before where i had to keep it around 2K. obc mpg went up from 19.5 to near 24 in one drive which was expected. the only negative i felt was from a stand still, the initial throttle from no input to about 30% felt dead so it took a little getting use to the car again, nearly stalled in [I] mode. now running [S] mode.. will see how it goes when i open it up soon.

04-10-2016, 08:53 AM	#92 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Rear fog and LED I will use in the JDM fog should be in my hands tomorrow, waiting on the switch.. Back ordered. Going to swap the switch plate too.

04-10-2016, 08:56 AM	#93 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Btw wat do u guys think about the factory extended arm rest? I might get one, just not sure if it's so high that i might bump my elbow or not.

04-18-2016, 12:05 AM	#98 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	basically if u have the 2016 STI, dont buy the switch trim PN: 83472FJ010VH

04-20-2016, 11:34 PM	#100 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	From yahoo auto.. basically not much of a change and no affect for real STI folks who opt the high wing.. Opting for the 2017 WRX STI nets you a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-4 delivering 305 hp to all four wheels. The sole transmission on offer is a 6-speed manual and buyers can now choose a low-profile trunk spoiler as a no-cost option in place of the taller rear wing normally fitted to the WRX STI. Trim levels for this model include base and Limited. Prices for the 2017 Subaru WRX start at $27,515 while for the WRX STI you’re looking at a starting price of $36,015. Both figures include an $820 destination charge.

06-16-2016, 06:33 AM	#101 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	whered everyone go? still enjoying my STI. great car, lots of fun. noone so far as made comment about my wing.

06-20-2016, 10:24 PM	#102 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	forgot to mention, i disabled hill assist. SO MUCH NICER to drive now off inclines.

06-30-2016, 07:50 PM	#104 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, the STI's factory horns sound like crap.. but they are pretty loud though. recommend u swap the left side mirror lens with one for the JDM passenger side (RHD). my wife picked one up for me while in japan. no more blind spots!!

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