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Just bought an 08 sti wagon AT, was interested in what mods you guys would recommend both performance and cosmetic?

Also was thinking of replacing the cubby with an in car tv/gps aftermarket and doing up the sound system too.

At the moment it is stock.



Thanks

Maj3sticCr0w wrote:Just bought an 08 sti wagon AT, was interested in what mods you guys would recommend both performance and cosmetic?

As it's an STi, personally for me the boot lip spoiler and front lip spoiler pretty much make the car.
Cosmetically the only thing I can think of is either lower springs or coil overs.
There are a lot of options out there though, so take a browse on http://www.japanparts.com and see if there is anything you like.

Depends what you are after......I went for the S402 style grille which was either an option or it came standard on the 08 STi, I'm unsure. I am talking about the honeycomb style grille......If you have the chrome wings grille, then obviously the honeycomb one does not come standard like someone told me it does.

Performance, what are you after....how much are you willing to spend?

I can rattle on about some decent mods that won't cost you much and give you a good improvement, but without knowing exactly what you are prepared to sacrifice / spend, no point listing all of them other than Swaybars and panel filter

FYI the TB STi has the exact same exhaust as the GT, but with the STi tip mufflers which are super restrictive in terms of sound compared to most aftermarket mufflers.(do a search for the post about the guy gutting the STi's....looked like he had a dead cat in his mufflers)

Maj3sticCr0w wrote:Also was thinking of replacing the cubby with an in car tv/gps aftermarket and doing up the sound system too.

Look no further man, Tai has got it all covered and he can probably help you out....maybe even custom make the cubby replacement? (sorry Tai don't know if you ended up offering to do this for people for a fee but might as well put it out there)
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=9573&p=146136&hilit=ICPC#p146480

Just go over his profile to see what it's all about.

I also highly recommend you check out PHAT GT.
His vendor section is here. viewforum.php?f=38

If you don't know much about cars, he can help you out and save you the trouble trying to research each part and tell you what he recommends
Alternatively if you do know a lot about cars.....It's probably safe to say he knows a lot more than you about your Liberty

Best of luck with the mods man!

Maj3sticCr0w wrote:Also was thinking of replacing the cubby with an in car tv/gps aftermarket and doing up the sound system too.

Welcome.

You might be interested in this then:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11438

tangcla wrote:

Maj3sticCr0w wrote:Also was thinking of replacing the cubby with an in car tv/gps aftermarket and doing up the sound system too.

Welcome.

You might be interested in this then:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11438

Are you still trying to sell it It's strange that no-one has grabbed it yet.
FREE BUMP

Ive contacted PHAT about the custom dump pipes he makes but as far as performance goes i was thinking exhaust, intercooler, tune and maybe brakes & sway bars etc prolly no more than $10k if possible.

Also looking at spending about $5k on sound system.

Thanks for the help so far

My research suggests:
ASG ECU retune
Any dump pipe that doesn't bypass the cat
K2 Gear or HiTech exhaust (quietest two, as far as I know)
AVO TMIC
Apexi pod filter with AVO box (can be noisy)

Not a lot else you need in a hurry. The ECU retune is the best thing I've ever done. ASG worked miracles with it. Car is actually drivable now.

Ok so far all ive done is replace stock panel filter with an Apexi one.

Still havent heard back from Phat GT about the dump pipe. Does anyone know of any similar alternatives/where to get from? (btw im in Perth)

After some research it does seem like ASG are the place to go for a tune, although I would prefer to have the dump pipe and exhaust done before i book it in, saves me going back for a retune.

As far as exhausts I like the look of the k2 gear spec neo dual with quad tips although there isnt a great deal of information about it (suitable for wagon?). Anyone got anymore info on this bit of kit?

Ideally i would like to order the dump pipe, exhaust and a few other bits n pieces from Phat GT but he doesnt seem aevailable at this time, and then take everything to All Star Garage and get it tuned.

he (phat gt) will get back to you if you are serious...

if you want mega power, you'll need to swap out the transmission...

so...

yeah.

overl0ad wrote:if you want mega power, you'll need to swap out the transmission...

so...

yeah.

i dont know about that! there is a member here that has somewhere around 240atw and has posted some good times around wakefield.

overl0ad wrote:if you want mega power, you'll need to swap out the transmission...

so...

yeah.

Do you care to elaborate?

I have seen many wrx's that are over 400awkw that are auto. I would be happy with anything between 220-250awkw

that's the impression i get from looking at Clarance's car...

hopefully i'm wrong tho

10k on Performance
5K on Audio

Mate this is going to be awsome... keep us posted

Wish I had 10k to put on performance! it is going to be awesome!

Just ordered the dump pipe from PHAT and spoke to him about ordering the K2 exhaust so should have both parts in a few weeks. Then I will go get it put together and tuned at ASG.

Also talked to him about getting some Dixcel slotted rotors and pads to suit my brembos.

Need to start thinking about air intake too...TMIC replacement and prova air guide etc.