General Information
Year
2004
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Color
World rally blue
Packages
WRX
History
I bought my previous Subaru (an '09 STi) because of the rally- and performance heritage of the earlier cars, so I could say I wanted this one all along.
The earlier cars are less refined, have less sophistication but offer a more visceral driving experience. I spun this one at Mosport (no damage) so they are less forgiving too (no stability control).
This WRX isn't as capable as a newer STi in absolute terms, but it is still a blast to drive and I can see why it was a big hit when it was introduced to North America. I test drove a WRX back then and have wanted one ever since.
Since there are no lease or warranty concerns I am free to upgrade it, and I have a value-based performance fundamentals approach to improvements. It's getting to be like a lightweight '04 STi in overall performance capability.
I'm as happy with it as I was with the '09 STi. :)
The earlier cars are less refined, have less sophistication but offer a more visceral driving experience. I spun this one at Mosport (no damage) so they are less forgiving too (no stability control).
This WRX isn't as capable as a newer STi in absolute terms, but it is still a blast to drive and I can see why it was a big hit when it was introduced to North America. I test drove a WRX back then and have wanted one ever since.
Since there are no lease or warranty concerns I am free to upgrade it, and I have a value-based performance fundamentals approach to improvements. It's getting to be like a lightweight '04 STi in overall performance capability.
I'm as happy with it as I was with the '09 STi. :)
2004 Subaru Impreza (World rally blue)
Modifications
Drivetrain
o Invidia [catless] turbo up-pipe,
o PTP turbo blanket,
o Invidia Q300 + divorced wastegate downpipe w/cat
o COBB AccessPort V3 Stage 2 91 v310 engine tune, and
o Gord Bush Performance built turbine (EJ205 performance rebuild).
Upgrade path for Power:
o Satisfied with the reliability of Stage 2. :)
o PTP turbo blanket,
o Invidia Q300 + divorced wastegate downpipe w/cat
o COBB AccessPort V3 Stage 2 91 v310 engine tune, and
o Gord Bush Performance built turbine (EJ205 performance rebuild).
Upgrade path for Power:
o Satisfied with the reliability of Stage 2. :)
Interior
COBB shifter
Interested in:
Triple guage cluster with boost, oil temp and oil pressure.
Interested in:
Triple guage cluster with boost, oil temp and oil pressure.
Exterior
STi rear trunk.
Audio
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Suspension
1. StopTech pads and rotors (x4),
2. Performance wheel alignment,
3. Whiteline 22 mm rear anti-sway bar, and
4. ES master bushing set.
Upgrade path for Handling:
5. Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit [ALK],
6. Whiteline front anti-sway bar,
7. HD sway bar mounts - front and rear,
8. Steering rack HD bushings,
9. psinuse's specialty strut tower braces - front & rear.
and that's it! :)
2. Performance wheel alignment,
3. Whiteline 22 mm rear anti-sway bar, and
4. ES master bushing set.
Upgrade path for Handling:
5. Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit [ALK],
6. Whiteline front anti-sway bar,
7. HD sway bar mounts - front and rear,
8. Steering rack HD bushings,
9. psinuse's specialty strut tower braces - front & rear.
and that's it! :)
Wheel and Tire
Sparco Tarmac 17x8 wheels, with
225/45/R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII tires.
225/45/R17 Dunlop Direzza ZII tires.
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