A quick update:
Pillars and other trims of the interior are in for test fit. All fit superb, but found that wreckers can be a bunch of rough mofos! Couple of marks on the plastic on the inside of the pillars but nothing major. Roofliner and map light assembly need to be wrapped in black, booked in at Pro Image Interiors on October 18th. Headliner getting wrapped in VE commodore cloth (who knew?), seems to be a close to perfect match to the off-black in the tbSTi's. Pics to come around that time.
STi short shifter assembly is now in after sitting around my garage for the last 6 months
Noticeably shorter throw than the stock item (as expected) and adds a degree of notchiness that just wasn't there with the stock assembly. Shift knob has also been replaced with a lightweight delrin Prova item
Found the lateral movement bushes were busted when installing the shifter, causing the stick to be sloppy in gear and the neutral position. Bushes obtained and will be going in soon.
Picked up a set of TCP quads yesterday and installed them in the driveway. Much louder and a deeper tone compared to the old STi mufflers. Also the shine really sets the rest of the shiny catback off
Delta speeds also installed. Bit of drilling involved with the side skirts, but mostly on the underside where no one will see. For me, the bottom line of the car now matches the low hanging front, with just something on the rear to finish off the side profile (either custom designed extensions or the aero splash guards)
A couple of other stuff has been ordered, including a whole bunch of Cusco handling hardware and something from the auctions, which should be arriving sometime either this week or next. Can't wait!