I thought i should start a thread on my Lib. I had been thinking about getting something 4cyl+turbo+awd (ie, WRX or EVO) but thanks to a few friends, lib sti's came onto my radar.
When a cheap STI popped up online interstate i initially dismissed it, but for some reason i got the guys number. When i called, he had a buyer fall through due to the damage to the car, and they had done most of the negotiations for me
When i got the car, it was not in the best condition, but because of this, i got a bargain.
When i picked it up it had a cracked windscreen, cracked passenger headlight, missing passenger foglight plastics, cracked and missing plastics on the passenger front guard and the front passenger wheel bearing had seen better days. Over the next few days i replaced all those bits and pieces (with Ryans help, thanks mate). Here it is ready for a roadworthy (parked next to BlackSTI's My07 STI Sedan
)
Some engine bay shots, it came with a 4" stainless dump, turbosmart dual port BOV and a custom tune. I have since re-attached the engine cover:
Turbo/Dump -
Engine (no cover) -
The car came with a brand new STI front lip in a box complete with Japanese instructions. Luckily there was good pictures that helped me re-fit it. Before (note engine cover on):
After it was re-attached, good as new!
I also got a cargo bay cover from a wreckers on ebay:
The front grille was cracked, and the chrome flaking. I didn't know about the whole 08 STI honeycombe grille, so ended up buying a CF late one night on ebay, and an sti badge (more rice
) There is a good 1cm gap at the bottom, so i will probably get rid of it, but for now, it looks better than the stock one.Side by side:
Fitted, bonnet open then bonnet closed:
I also spent a bit of time with bug and tar remover working on the BERT badge. I then went over it with polish, then wax sealer, came up well!
i decided to install USB power sockets for GoPro's or whatever. I used pulled apart a car USB power adapter, and soldered some old computer cables into it. My dremel skills leave alot to be desired, but i think it turned out pretty well...
Next, time to sort out some incar entertainment. I wanted to swap in a double-din system that does all the bluetooth handsfree/media stuff, but after reading many threads on here, i decided to try a nexus install. I did a test connect of the tablet which allowed me to iron out a few bugs (audio output was way too low)
Home made OTG USB cable and tablet on its mount:
Once the tablet is off the mount, you can tuck the cable into the box and close it:
I wanted it to be as removable as possible:
Currently, It sleeps at the farm next to the caravan of love and the corolla tool box.
Some other glory shots
So next mods are likely to be engine driveline related. It badly needs a bigger rear swaybar, plus Kido Tune. I would like to pull the motor, give the engine a good once over (gaskets, belts, clutch, plugs etc.) to make sure its still in good running condition. Turbo/intake work aren't off the cards either
