Brad's 2011 SWP sedan build

[bradboyd80]

Well, I've had the car for 6 months now, so I figured I'd go ahead and start a build thread. Going to take my time with it and build it right. So for now, here's what I've got:

Current Mods:
Cobb SF intake
Cobb shifter bushings
Cobb AP Stage 1 + SF 91
Nameless Axleback Exhaust
Whiteline rear differential bushings

Next on the list:
Whiteline rear swaybar
Kartboy endlinks
Whiteline shift kit bushings
Pitchstop & Transmission mount
dash gauge cluster
boost, a/f, and oil pressure gauges

After that:
Downpipe
Built block
GT35r
E85 conversion

[Chance1218]

nice!
do you have the STI STS?

[bradboyd80]

Thanks! And, yes I do!

[Chance1218]

quick question then, do you notice anything different with the cobb shifter bushings?

[jdubya]

Thoughts on lowering it? I have the base SWP WRX and have been thinking about lowering it an inch or so. I haven't researched enough to speak much about it, but I think it would look good.

[jdubya]

... what is STI STS?

[bradboyd80]

Thoughts on lowering it? I have the base SWP WRX and have been thinking about lowering it an inch or so. I haven't researched enough to speak much about it, but I think it would look good.

I would love to lower it. Forgot to put that on there. Will probably go with some full coilovers well before I get to the built block. Its the best way to go. Lowering springs will wear your stock shocks out faster.

... what is STI STS?

Basically just a subaru brand short shifter. Shortens the distance traveled by your shifter for quicker shifts. Personally I don't like the STI version.....shifting still feels a tad sloppy even with the bushings. Eventually I want to replace it with the Cobb.

[bradboyd80]

quick question then, do you notice anything different with the cobb shifter bushings?

The STI shifter still feels a tad sloppy, but definitely not as bad with the bushings.

[Chance1218]

Thoughts on lowering it? I have the base SWP WRX and have been thinking about lowering it an inch or so. I haven't researched enough to speak much about it, but I think it would look good.

can't speak for OP but I am looking at the Koni Yellow Struts with Eibach Pro-kit springs.
from the reviews and testings I have seen online, the H&R springs perform a tiny bit better on the track, but the Eibach Pro-kit's are a tad bit better on the street...
I am sure you can ask a bunch of people about it, but I found them here:
Front: Koni Yellow Sport Shocks 08+ WRX Only / Front Only [8610-1453SPORT] - $190.00 : Kronos Performance, Fueling the Car Lover Within
Rear: Koni Yellow Sport Shocks 08+ WRX Only / Rear Only [8010-1055SPORT] - $180.00 : Kronos Performance, Fueling the Car Lover Within
Springs: Eibach Pro-Kit for 09-10 Subarua WRX 4 & 5 Door 2.5L Turbo [7721.140] - $280.00 : Kronos Performance, Fueling the Car Lover Within
or: H&R 08-up Subaru Impreza Sedan/ Hatchback Sport Spring H&R 08-Up Subaru [54460] - $286.00 : Kronos Performance, Fueling the Car Lover Within

[Chance1218]

The STI shifter still feels a tad sloppy, but definitely not as bad with the bushings.

I dont have any AM bushings, and I never drove the non-STS wrx to get a comparison, but I do notice that sometimes it feels hard to get into gear, locked out, etc. with the STI shifter.. I was thinking the COBB one as a good upgrade too.. I just couldnt find if there was a difference between the COBB and Kartboy STS, and between the bushings.

[jdubya]

Ah - Short Throw Shifter (STS) .....duh

[jdubya]

I'd definitely like to add a STS to my car, interested to know the difficulty level though.
I think I need a 2nd job to fund my wish list! :S

[bradboyd80]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Koni's also. Personally I want to go with the Tein basic or BC. Affordable, yet good quality.

I wouldn't know the difference in the Cobb and Kartboy STS either, but both are great companies, so you probably can't go wrong either way.

Install on a STS can't be all that bad. I haven't had to do it on a WRX, but in several other cars I've done, it was only difficult because you're working with tight spaces. If you have access to a lift it would make things a lot easier too.

[Chance1218]

I'd definitely like to add a STS to my car, interested to know the difficulty level though.
I think I need a 2nd job to fund my wish list! :S

lol ya I am in the process of trying to get a promotion to get more car money. :P

2011 WRX Short throw shifter install - YouTube