Rachel Ellingsen: 2015 Subaru WRX STI

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Rachel Ellingsen grew up surrounded by the car world, which all started thanks to her dad and his shop. As she got older, she found herself drawn to Japanese import cars, and after a handful of Hondas, she found a 2015 Subaru WRX STI that she couldn't pass up. Today, she builds the car to achieve a perfect balance between form and function.

Owner: Rachel Ellingsen
Location: Yukon, OK
Vehicle: 2015 Subaru WRX STI
Horsepower: 550 (estimated)
Club: Team Diverse

SOCIAL
Facebook: Rachel Ellingsen
Instagram: @omgsti

Photography by @jp.shoots, Rachel Ellingsen.

Rachel Ellingsen 2015 Subaru WRX STI TBGLIVE3

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
IAG closed deck block
CP piston 10:1
Manley turbo tuff rods
JE gaskets
Supertech valves
Supertech springs
Supertech retainers
Cobb Accessport V3
IAG TGV deletes
Mishimoto cold air intake
Mishimoto FMIC kit
Turbosmart 50/50 BPV
Precision 44mm Wastegate
Grimmspeed 3 port EBCS
Omni 3 bar map sensor
Forced performance turbo inlet
Forced performance Zero 62mm turbo
HKS equal length header
Okada coil packs
Okada spark plug boots
NGK copper plus spark plugs
Perrin pitch stop
AEM wideband AFR
Koyo v core radiator
Password JDM CF fuse box cover
Password JDM CF battery cover
Password JDM CF cooling plate
Password JDM CF frame covers
Password JDM CF suspension caps
Password JDM CF ABS cover
JDMFV purple engine bay dress up kit
Downstar spike suspension cap nuts
OLM LE alternator cover
Piping coated candy purple
IAG air oil separator
Full blown dual hanger
2 inline pro 340lph
Bosch 2000cc injectors
Misfire Motorsports Custom steel braided fuel lines
Aeromotive stealth billet fuel rails
Aeromotive FPR

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EXHAUST
Invidia 3-inch Catless downpipe
Invidia 3-inch catless dual N1 with titanium tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
AEM wideband
zetronix ethanol content analyzer
COBB accessport v3

DRIVETRAIN
SPT short throw shifter
Perrin transmission mounts
Competition Clutch flywheel and twin disc clutch

Rachel Ellingsen 2015 Subaru WRX STI TBGLIVE4

WHEELS & TIRES
Work Durandal DD5.2 wheels - 18x9.5 +38 (f/r)
Federal SS595 tires - 225/35/18 (f/r)
Work RS closed end lug nuts

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Air Lift Performance full struts front and rear
Air Lift Performance 3P management system
Viair dual 444 compressors
SPC adjustable rear lower control arms

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EXTERIOR
SPT front under spoiler
SPT rear under spoiler
SPT side skirts
SPT carbon fiber trunk trim
Aeroflow Dynamics front under splitter v2
Evil Subies Custom V2 aggressive rear diffuser.
Subispeed tail lights
OLM LE carbon fiber door handles
Seibon carbon fiber fenders
Seibon carbon fiber lower fender caps
Seibon carbon fiber hood
APR 67-inch GTC300 spoiler
APR carbon fiber brake duct fog light covers
Roaring thunder vinyl wrap by avery

LIGHTING
Subispeed sequential rear tail lights

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INTERIOR
Bride Zeta III red seats and rails
Cipher Auto 3-inch 5-point black harnesses

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
Digital designs CXS6x9 speakers
Digital designs aT28 wide band tweeters
Digital designs loaded 1512a subwoofer
Digital designs A4 amplifier
Sony XAV-68BT touch screen double-DIN head unit

Rachel Ellingsen 2015 Subaru WRX STI TBGLIVE9

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Airlift suspension.
Being able to adjust my suspension for track, show or just driving around has been really awesome. I’ve been able to “air out” in places and watch people’s mouths word
“wow”. It’s great."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
"Building the head and shooting for more power is definitely next!
I plan to use misfire motorsports to assemble the head, while installing refreshed
Super tech valves springs and retainers
GSC stage 2 billet cams
Having their local connection port and polish the heads and re assembling the car to its next stage.
Also...another set of wheels."

SPONSORS
Competition clutch
Super tech
Misfire motorsports
FSM auto restyling
Full blown
Meguiars 
Kings performance
Oklahoma Customs
Evasive motorsports

SHOPS/MECHANICS
Misfire Motorsports
FSM Auto Restyling
Oklahoma Customs

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS
StanceNation - 3rd Best Subaru

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