Shaun's 2011 WRX | The Blurple Crossover

[Shaun]

Well, it's going to be a slow process but I figure I should better start a journal before I forget what I've done to the car.

Let's start with some history. Before the WRX I had a '99 Integra GSR. I loved the car, but I wanted something that I could really enjoy all year long. I decided that a 2009 or 2010 WRX would suit me perfectly. So I started saving. A year or so later, Subaru gave the STI a facelift for 2011. But the really big news was that the 2011 WRX was going to share the wide flares that only the STI had until then. I had to have one of the first ones. Once I heard Frontier Subaru had a 2011 WRX in stock, I sold my car and purchased the 2011 Plasma Blue Limited on the lot.

I picked up the car on 8/9/10 from the dealer. The drive home was something else. Huge grin all the way home.



The next day I went out a took a couple photos while it was still stock and the paint looked good.


2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited by shaunjeroski, on Flickr


Plasma Blue 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

A couple weeks old, bought and installed Rally Armor mudflaps.


Waiting... by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Then it was time for winter. Purchased a set of 17x8 Sparco Drifts wrapped in Blizzaks.


WRX sunrise by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Fixed the gross stock lights:


_DSC1487 by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Along the way I installed a Kartboy short shifter. Improved the shifting feel by a LOT.

Not totally related to my car, but I purchased a wide angle lens. Mainly for car photography. This was one of the first car related photos I took with it:


35/365 by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Winter started to seem really long by this point. As much fun as a snow covered parking lot is, I was ready for summer so I could start buying parts.

To pass the time I pretty much just took photos:


78/365 by shaunjeroski, on Flickr


WRX by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

And then finally, it was spring. Purchased an Invidia Q300 exhaust:


96/365 by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

After waiting for a couple months, I finally got these:


Varrstoen by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Sent them off for a couple more weeks to Jay to get them powdercoated white.

Waiting...waiting...

Subaru meet in Steinbach:


SOCOM by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

FINALLY, I got my wheels and tires on the car.
Varrstoen 2.2.1 18x9.5 +34 with Continental ExtremeContact DW in 255/35/18.


Untitled by shaunjeroski, on Flickr


Varrstoen by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

Then winter came quickly. I got bored of the black Sparcos so I decided to paint them:


2011 Subaru WRX by shaunjeroski, on Flickr

So that's pretty much where I am now.

Oh yeah, here's a very short video of my car.


I have a couple parts waiting to go on in spring, so stay tuned.

Current modlist:

Engine:
Invidia Q300 catback exhaust
Invidia catted downpipe
Cobb SF intake
Cobb AccessPort
Torqued Performance Stage 3 tune
Forge bypass valve
GrimmSpeed electronic boost control solenoid
Perrin front mount intercooler
Deatschwerks DW65C fuel pump

Suspension/Misc:
Billstein struts
RCE Yellow springs
Whiteline sway bars, 24mm f 22mm r
Kartboy endlinks
Whiteline steering rack bushings
Kartboy pitch stop mount
Kartboy short shifter

Exterior:
Varrstoen ES 2.2.1 18x9.5 +34 powdercoated white
Continental ExtremeContact DW 255/35/18
ChargeSpeed rep front lip
ChargeSpeed rep carbon fiber side skirts and rear spats
Rally Armor mudflaps
Nokya 2500k DRL/Hi Beams
50f/35r tint

Interior
JPM Coachworks Alcantara wrapped SMY cluster
Defi Red Racer boost gauge
Innovate wideband

Waiting for install:
GrimmSpeed lightweight crank pulley

[Nismoline]

very good read man. your missing the photo of the new rims before.

[Igor]

I love it!

I feel like I'm following in your footsteps going from a teg to hopefully an Sti in a year or so. Any plans for upgrading sways and such?

[Shaun]

Thanks guys. Igor, actually a set of sways for sale locally just popped up so I might pick those up. I also have the GTWorx Bilstein/RCE Yellow combo waiting to go on the car as soon as spring comes.

[Igor]

nice. How much of a drop are you going to get or will it ride at roughly the same height?

[Shaun]

About an inch or so.

[JayPe3]

Shaun, I love your car.
Your PLUE car.

[Trevor]

^ add me to the list!!  looks  amazing....all i can say 

[Nismoline]

its Blurple
 

[stuntman5656]

Cool Subaru. Must be a blast to drive in the winter

[Shaun]

Thanks guys! Yup, it's ridiculous in the winter.

[TwoFourDee]

Thanks guys! Yup, it's ridiculous in the winter.

Ridiculous...ly good!

Shaun, I like this diary of your motor vehicle.  I look forward to seeing you lower it. 

[Shaun]

Thank you señor. You may be disappointed in the amount of low I end up with though.

[JayPe3]

PLUE.

[Shaun]

PLUE.

Why do you have to debate EVERYTHING

[JayPe3]

Because we're sponsored by quiznos.

[El Dorifto]

Nice video. Shaun, are you able to upload theat to the TopTier Channel by any chance?

[Shaun]

I suppose I could!

[Nismoline]

of course simon will be disappointed with the amount of low. unless you are scrapping your side skirts

[TwoFourDee]

Actually Shaun/Travis, I think you'd be surprised.  I don't like slammed subies/evo's.  Something about slammed awd cars seems wrong to me.  I like them lower than stock though for sure.  Maximum would be no fender gap but not tucking tire.  Any lower and you've ruined it. 

[Nismoline]

Actually Shaun/Travis, I think you'd be surprised.  I don't like slammed subies/evo's.  Something about slammed awd cars seems wrong to me.  I like them lower than stock though for sure.  Maximum would be no fender gap but not tucking tire.  Any lower and you've ruined it.

wow didnt see that coming 

[TwoFourDee]

wow didnt see that coming 

Yep.  Good thing YOU drive a skyline GTS.  I'm expecting maximum low! Not shakotan but yenno

[Shaun]

This is about how my car will sit


The Right Tool For The Job by rsutton198, on Flickr

[TwoFourDee]

Looks great!  Very reasonable height for a daily driver.  Do you plan to swap suspension for summer/winter?

[Shaun]

Hell naw, that's why I bought this setup!