Mike Jones chose the Subaru Impreza WRX STI because it is a legendary JDM Vehicle. With it's Lightweight and amazing handling, it makes it a big competitor of the Mazda RX-7 FD, Acura NSX and Nissan R34 GT-R. 

Owner: Mike Jones
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Vehicle: 2001 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Horsepower: 400 hp
Club: N/A
Social: Facebook

Photography by Red Wave Production, OctaneFix.com, Breihof, MP Photographie, M-S Photography.

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE // Version 8 EJ207 JDM STI, 2L turbocharged, AEM intake, Version 8 TMIC, aluminium radiator, Turbosmart BOV, VF-37 twinscroll turbo, upgraded wastegate, equal length headers.

EXHAUST // 3-inch down-pipe, mid-pipe and muffler.

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS // Version 8 OpenSource tuned ECU @ 22 psi, Grimmspeed 3bar electronic boost controller, APEXi AVC-R for advanced boost control, DCCDPRO center differential control module, boost / wideband / oil press gauges.

DRIVELINE // 2005 STI USDM DCCD 6 speed transmission, 2005 STI front and back Brembo big brake kit, 2005 STI axle kit, R180 rear differential DCCD.

WHEELS / TIRES // Wheels - Enkei RPF1 17" 9.5" +35. Tires - Michelin Super Pilot Sport 245/45/ZR17.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION // GC8 chassis, STI GD aluminium control arms, subframe brace (H-Bar), STI rear strut bar, STI front strut bar, KYB dampening adjustable suspension, Group N engine mounts, tranny mounts and control arm bushings, 555 tie-rods, 555 balljoints.

BRAKES // Brembo Big Brake Kit, Hawk HP+ pads, Brembo rotors, Dot5 brake fluid, upgraded master cylinder.

EXTERIOR // STI front bumper, front lip that lines up with the flares, JDM STI badge, fender flares, JDM V5 wing, Plastidipped World Rally Blue (everyone thinks it's a wrap), Version 8 hood scoop, rear backglass lip, JDM GC8 rear taillights, rear spats and side skirts.

INTERIOR // Version 8 STI steering wheel & seats.

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA // Pioneer AUX/USB media radio, rear JBL speakers, 2x 10-inch 1000W AudioPipe subwoofers, unknown amplifier.

COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES // N/A

COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS // N/A

FAVORITE MODIFICATION // The Motor is Jones' favorite modification because not many people know that the EJ207 was the best motor made by Subaru. EJ257 owners will refuse to believe that but the EJ207 is better than the EJ257 in every case - balanced crankshaft, bigger cylinder walls, bigger cooling chambers and much more. With the high revving motor matched with variable valve timing and a twin scroll turbo, this motor's limit is still far from being achieved. 

SPONSORS // None

SHOPS // Vitres D'Autos ELITE Autoglass Shop.