Random Nightlight | Subaru BRZ STi

Night Import: Photography and Words by William Lee

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The highly anticipated final versions of FT-86 are being revealed in about two weeks at Tokyo Motor Show. With the help of ft86club, we've been receiving numerous updated information regarding both models; Scion and Subaru. As of today, the Manual for FT-86 Toyota version was leaked to the public; however, the Subaru version was not fully revealed but rumors say the actual car will look almost identical to the concept car, which was shown at LA Auto Show 2 days ago. Many of you guys living out of States wanted to see the car through my blog, so here it is!

Spotlight: Evil STI

Night-Import: Photography by Mark Bello

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Being low and stance'd can't be any sexier than this red STI.
Bringing back the memories of going to hellaflush/stance events, there weren't a lot of hatchback STI's in CA, or that's how it was when I went to various events.
Even if you saw one, I'm pretty sure you haven't seen one as perfectly stance'd as today's featured STI found by our photographer Mark Bello.

Random Spotlight: Illest Wagon

How often do you see a WRX Wagon on BBS RS's? Let me guess..not too many!
Ben Mentock daily drives this beauty and it's pretty suprising to see a 175K+ mileage car to be in great shape.

Drop, Stretch, Wheels, Stance

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A lot of STI's these days in the stance scene.
Well...heard that subaru's started the wrong fitment, so when they get serious, they become REALLY serious.

STI Stanceness

Let's start with a pic for this coverage.
From San Diego, let me introduce you to Dennis.
Dennis's STI is on JDM STi Spec C wheels, but be suprised because with spacers, he made the car look totally different.

Engine
IHI VF39 Turbo
OEM STi 550cc Injectors
OEM STi Bypass Valve
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Injen Stealth Series Front Mount Intercooler Kit
Injen Short Ram Intake
Titek Catted Bellmouth Downpipe
Invidia Equal Length Header/Up-pipe
HKS Carbon Ti Catback
Open Source Tune by Shawn Church @ Church Automotive Testing
ARC Oil Cap
ARC Radiator Shroud
ARC Alternator Cover
ARC and Koyo Radiator Caps
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Samco Radiator Hoses
Tein Hood Dampers
Odyssey Racing Battery

Exterior
Cusco GT Lip
Mature Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Custom Trunk (Shaved All Key & Wing Holes, MINES Spoiler Molded on)
Custom Sideskirts (JDM STI Aero Guards and WRX Strakes, Molded on)
ARC Carbon Fiber Dual Vent HoodScoop
JDM Subaru rainguards
JDM Power Folding Mirrors (wired up to auto close/open)
Seibon Carbon Fiber Roof
Ureshii Industries Carbon Fiber Rear Window Spoiler
PillarLess Grille Mod
Hella SuperTone Horns
Front License Plate Delete
Headlights Cleared and Painted Housing HighTemp Flat Black
JDM Mod Rear Tail Lights
OEM Subaru 3rd Brake Light

Suspension and Brakes
HKS HyperMax III Coilovers
Kartboy Front Endlinks
Kartboy Rear Endlinks
Whiteline Front Swaybar - 27mm
Whiteline Rear Swaybar - 24mm
Whiteline Roll Center Adjustment Kit
Whiteline Anti Lift Kit - Sport1
Tein Front Strut Bar
Tein Rear Strut Bar
Brembo Front Calipers
Brembo Rear Calipers
DBA Slotted Front Rotors
DBA slotted Rear Rotors
TechnaFit Stainless Steel Braided Lines
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Crx C Pillar Bar

Wheels and Tires
JDM STi Spec C Wheels 18x8.5 +27
Ichiba Type 2 Spacers - 25mm
Dunlop SP Sport 600 245/40/18
Rays Red Duraluminum Lug Nuts

Interior
Bride Seats - Red
Custom Red Bride Interior (Rear Seats, All 4 Door Panels)
Custom Bride Shift Boot
JDM STi Titanium Shift Knob
JDM STi Red Hazard Button
Bride Seat Brackets and Sliders
Full Black Interior (A B C Pillars, Headliner, Sun Visors, Console, Dash, Etc)
Takata Green Harness'
Defi Gauges (Boost, EGT, Oil Temp)
Defi Control Link II
ATI Gauge Pod
HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer + Harness

That's some sexy redness.

By the way, if you've been to shows here in SoCal, I'm pretty sure you saw Dennis's ride because he rolls with Team Hybrid.







I see some quality going on in the interior :)
Loving the Bride Cugas.





Both cars are amazingly stanced. I believe the one in the back is on BBS LM's.



Get's even better.

But let's get back to our spotlight car today :)







Best way to finish a coverage is a rolling shot pic. Loving the overall stance and look of the car.

Photo credits go to HBphotos.
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Burning STI

If a car looks clean and has the right mods with the right stance, it deserves a coverage on my blog. Here is Vinh Luong, aka mr.vinh123, from the Bay Area, CA, with his daily driven Red Subaru STI. He did a huge upgrade with his wheels, which makes his car look sooooooooo much better. There are a bunch of Subaru guys into the hellaflush movement and I think this one stands out the most.
Red STI with WORK VS-XX in Burning Black finish? ...............(Silence)
Exactly! because the combination is just pure sexiness.
It has the drop, wheels, and most importantly, the stance.
Sit back, relax, and check out these awesome photos.
Simply Clean + Quality + Stance = WIN!

Wheel Specs & Suspension
WORK VS-XX 18x10 +21 all around
KICS Project R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts
BC Coilovers
Whiteline Rear Camber Kit
SPC Front Camber Bolts
Rolled/slight pulled fenders

Talking to Vinh, he's currently a college student and working at the same time. His goal is to make his STI look clean and aggressive-looking. He also mentioned that he didn't do much to his car, but I think he's right on track and on point. In the hellaflush scene, what matters the most is how you make your car look. Vinh definitely pulled it off. Awesome job!

Exterior/Interior
Custom Painted Front Grill and Foglight housing
Taillight overlay
Painted yellow Fogs
Red Hella Horns
Full CF Chargespeed Lip Kit
Megan Downpipe
Greddy Ti-C Exhaust
Custom weld for polish Benen Towhook

Photo credits go to Brian Valdizno