My car finally got here! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Libila · 2007-03-04, 10:12 AM

After what seemed like forever (a month and four days) my STi finally got here. To my suprise there was no shipping damage either. So far I'm extremely happy with it aside from the infamous "bobble head" I get while on the Autobahn. It's much worse than I remember. I've gone through $90 worth of gas in five days

but a large chunk of that was from my trip to Trier Saturday to pick up my new Spec-C front seats

I know you've all seen a stock STi but Pete and Bobby have been hounding me for pictures. These aren't anything special, just snap shots with no tripod right before I ran out of light.

Dean · 2007-03-04, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Libila

..infamous "bobble head" I get while on the Autobahn. It's much worse than I remember.

Nice seats. What is the bobble head reference? And pictures of STIs are always cool...

GC8.Love · 2007-03-04, 11:26 AM

Hot daim (yes, dame). Congrats, Tim!! What happened to the wagon? Hot-hot seats.

sperry · 2007-03-04, 12:11 PM

I'm confused... did you buy and ship a US spec STi to Germany via the military, or did you pick up a euro spec locally? If it's a euro car (which I'm guessing it is based on the center arm rest...), how's the 2.0L twin-scroll? Also, how'd you afford the damn thing... STi's are like the equivalent of like US$45,000 in Europe, aren't they!?

sybir · 2007-03-04, 12:16 PM

Doesn't look like a Euro car, no side markers or rear fog.

Libila · 2007-03-04, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I'm confused... did you buy and ship a US spec STi to Germany via the military, or did you pick up a euro spec locally? If it's a euro car (which I'm guessing it is based on the center arm rest...), how's the 2.0L twin-scroll? Also, how'd you afford the damn thing... STi's are like the equivalent of like US$45,000 in Europe, aren't they!?

I bought a US-spec STi and shipped it over here. You can see the TX reg tag on the windscreen in the first picture. I do however have access to twin scroll vf36 of a spec-c but I can't afford it right now

Dean, I was reffering to how bouncy the ride is in stock form. On certain stretches of autobahn at ~200 kph the car feels down right scary to drive. I thought I was going to jump from one lane to the next...

GLove, I sold the wagon to some guy in Switzerland a few months ago when I bought this. I was driving an E36 325 around while I waited for this thing to show up.

cody · 2007-03-04, 07:17 PM

Cool, what are you going to do about the suspension?

MikeK · 2007-03-04, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Cool, what are you going to do about the suspension?

Cut the springs.

Kevin M · 2007-03-04, 09:50 PM

I think he should lift it with Outback struts and throw some 28" Swampers on there. The Germans won't know what the hell to think.

M3n2c3 · 2007-03-04, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I think he should lift it with Outback struts and throw some 28" Swampers on there. The Germans won't know what the hell to think.

Kevin M · 2007-03-04, 10:50 PM

Libila · 2007-03-05, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

Cool, what are you going to do about the suspension?

For the summer I'm hoping to get new springs, a larger front sway bar and a better alignment. Nothing too fancy.

MPREZIV · 2007-03-05, 07:17 AM

Good stuff Tim! Congrats dude!

JonnydaJibba · 2007-03-06, 08:13 AM

Sweetness. Hurry up and get round the ring in 8 flat!

Libila · 2007-03-06, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

Sweetness. Hurry up and get round the ring in 8 flat!

Done!

2007-03-04, 10:12 AM	#1
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	My car finally got here! After what seemed like forever (a month and four days) my STi finally got here. To my suprise there was no shipping damage either. So far I'm extremely happy with it aside from the infamous "bobble head" I get while on the Autobahn. It's much worse than I remember. I've gone through $90 worth of gas in five days but a large chunk of that was from my trip to Trier Saturday to pick up my new Spec-C front seats I know you've all seen a stock STi but Pete and Bobby have been hounding me for pictures. These aren't anything special, just snap shots with no tripod right before I ran out of light.

2007-03-04, 11:26 AM	#3
GC8.Love EJ22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 339 Car: '01 STM Impreza 2.5 RS ; '96 "Junior Mints" colored Impreza Brighton - "Bowl of Wet Spaghetti" Class: We got classes?	Hot daim (yes, dame). Congrats, Tim!! What happened to the wagon? Hot-hot seats. __________________ "Lemon curry?!"

2007-03-04, 12:11 PM	#4
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I'm confused... did you buy and ship a US spec STi to Germany via the military, or did you pick up a euro spec locally? If it's a euro car (which I'm guessing it is based on the center arm rest...), how's the 2.0L twin-scroll? Also, how'd you afford the damn thing... STi's are like the equivalent of like US$45,000 in Europe, aren't they!? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-03-04, 12:16 PM	#5
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Doesn't look like a Euro car, no side markers or rear fog. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2007-03-04, 09:50 PM	#9
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I think he should lift it with Outback struts and throw some 28" Swampers on there. The Germans won't know what the hell to think. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-04, 07:17 PM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Cool, what are you going to do about the suspension?

2007-03-04, 10:50 PM	#11
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	__________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-05, 07:17 AM	#13
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Good stuff Tim! Congrats dude! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-03-06, 08:13 AM	#14
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Sweetness. Hurry up and get round the ring in 8 flat! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

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