This is one Subaru WRX STI that has gone anorexic by shedding more than 140 kilograms off its factory kerb weight. Being a true trackie, it is beyond doubt that its owner naturally possesses an obsession towards squeezing additional horse power out of every gram lost.
Painstaking but in the mind of a purist, satisfaction that non-car guys will ever understand.
In the words of the owner, the objective for this build was to keep the car street legal, with a clean factory appearance on the outside, combined with a moderate and reliable 300 wheel horse power output from the factory 2-litre twin-scroll turbocharged setup.
Meaning to say, most of the components within the engine bay has been generally left untouched, except for the replacement of solid engine mounts and stiffened suspension bushings.
Given the moderate power output, a key focus has been on weight reduction, and chassis and suspension tuning. Particular attention was given to lowering the car's centre of gravity with the replacement of a carbon fibre roof that was spray painted to the original color.
Original glass were replaced by lightweight Spec C glass and overall ride height was lowered with performance KW Clubsport coilovers. Passenger and driver now indulge in Recaro STI racing seats.
The front and rear roll centres were also readjusted to retain the factory suspension geometry. Also, the dash has been flocked to reduce sunlight reflection off the front windshield, perfect for track days.
