From the factory, the Impreza WRX STI rides on the high side so helping create that low down to the ground show car look is a set of fully adjustable Advance dampers. These help the massive 19-inch Racing Hart RS451 sit perfectly inside the fenders. The wheels are finished off with a two-tone black/brushed-aluminum look to enhance their split six-spoke design. Rubber is courtesy of Dunlop with a set of 235/35/19 Direzza DZ101s.
The factory interior remains untouched aside from the thinly bolstered red Charge Speed driver and passenger bucket seats. While these can be a tight squeeze, the seats do a great job of adding a hint of color to what is a very dark and simply styled cabin. Aside from Charge Speed silicone radiator hoses, the engine is stock but will end up getting some much-needed tuning parts in the future. In fact, the car was only showing 100km on the odometer, as it hadn't turned a wheel since it was delivered. It served solely as a development tool for the new body kit. Charge Speed will soon release its Type-1 kit, which will include a completely redesigned front bumper, lightweight carbon hood, and chunky vented side skirts. For more information, log on to www.chargespeed.com.
SPECS
Engine
*Charge Speed radiator silicone hoses
Suspension
*Fully adjustable advanced suspension system
Wheels/tires
*Takechi Project Racing Hart RS451 (machined black) 8.5Jx19 +45
*235/35/19 Dunlop Direzza DZ101
Exterior
*Charge Speed front bumper carbon lip spoiler
*Charge Speed front bumper lower carbon grille
*Charge Speed bumper carbon side air outlets
*Charge Speed carbon/mesh de-badged front grille
*Charge Speed carbon headlight eyebrows
*Charge Speed carbon hood vent
*Charge Speed carbon side skirts
*Charge Speed carbon roof vortex generator
*Charge Speed carbon rear bumper under spoilers
*Charge Speed carbon rear diffuser
*Charge Speed carbon rear hatch de-badge plate mount
Interior
*Charge Speed driver and passenger bucket seats
*STI rally car mats