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One Step Further Take Two. SSR Type-F

t3h_Clap — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:25:06 +0000

A short little “where are they now” feature. Feb 2009 I did an article on a simple yet awesome White GR STi, it turned out to be one of the most popular articles. It all started in the mind of a crazy guy from California who wanted to build a “family car”. Many should remember his first feature, if you don’t be sure to check it out (CLICK HERE).

Luis took his car out again for some fresh photos, I have no clue where he finds these places but they always seem to compliment the car. Take a look at Luis’s “Family Canyon Carver”.

Luis was one of the first to really prove the 08 STi could run a 9.5″ with minimal work, he could’ve gone with a low offset 9″ wheel but he decided to go with the higher offset 9.5″ to get the stance and performance he was looking for. You’ll be hard pressed to find someone that doesn’t like this car. It can be seen in a bunch of print media in most of the import magazines.

Only Luis knows what’s in store for the future of his iconic 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. The Type-F is a great looking wheel that fits the GR STi perfectly.

The second I saw the new updated photos I knew I had to put them up, this car shines proper fitment while still being aggressive. The SSR Type-Fs in 18×9.5 +40mm fit perfectly in both size and style on Luis’s 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

Here’s a link to the Gallery so you can check out the high res versions of his photos.

My STi – Oct2010

-T3h_clap

New Prodrive Wheel!! GC-05K

t3h_Clap — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:05:25 +0000

This new Prodrive wheel looks great, pretty standard design seen from different manufactures with a little Prodrive twist. The sizing is great too. The GR STi has another 18×9.5 with the proper offset! The GD STi (5×114.3 anyway) has some great options too.

Prodrive GC-05K

Who will be first?

Sizes available are as follows.

5×100
17×8 +45mm (Face 1)
18×8 +45mm (Face 1)
19×8 +50mm (Face 1)

5×114.3
17×8 +45mm (Face 1)
17×8.5 +34mm, +40mm, +44mm, +54mm (Face 1)
17×9.5 +34mm, +40mm, +44mm (Face 1)
18×8 +45mm (Face 1)
18×8.5 +34mm, +40mm, +50mm (Face 1)
18×8.5 +24mm, +30mm (Face 2)
18×9 +20mm (Face 2)
18×9.5 +15mm, +24mm, +30mm, +34mm, +40mm, +44mm (Face 2)
19×8 +40mm, +50mm (Face 1)
19×8.5 +25mm (Face 2)
19×8.5 +35mm, +45mm (Face 1)
19×9.5 +15mm, +25mm, +35mm, +40mm (Face 2)

Caliper clearance isn’t finalized yet but the 18×9.5 +44mm looks promising.

Additional Color

Black GC-05K's

18×10′s Stock Body Subaru Impreza WRX STi

t3h_Clap — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:58:18 +0000

Ever wanted to see 18x10s on a stock body Subaru Impreza WRX STi?

I have.

18×10 RPF1s are freaking amazing. The guys over at TopSpeed managed to wedge a set of them along with some 285 tires under the fenders of their red 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

TopSpeed has a few cars with 18×10 RPF1s. It was only a matter of time before they swapped a set from their crazy Flared TimeAttack GC for a test fit. Now it looks like they bought their new 08 its own pair of 18×10 RPF1s.

This setup with -3.0 front and -1.8 rear camber with stiff 8k/10k coilovers isn’t for the average street driver, but damn does it look amazing. Can’t wait to see this car at this years One Lap of America.

The wheels/tires are 18×10 +38mm RPF1s with 285/30/18 Advan AD07s.

With a good fender roll and some stiff coilovers the new GR chassis Subaru Impreza STi is able to squeeze some nice rubber.

Hopefully we’ll be able to get a more detailed article on both of the TopSpeed cars in the future.

Damn those wheels look awesome.