Carlos Acosta has wanted a Subaru for 10 years. His friend had one of the first STIs around. Acosta fell in love with the car, "the body, the power, the boxer engine...," Acosta mentions he could go on. In 2014, Acosta was to purchase this 2011 Subaru WRX STI. Coincidentally, his favorite color is red and it just so happened that "Lightning Red", a rare color, was available; there was a limited amount made for that year.

Owner: Carlos Acosta
Location: La Crescenta, California, USA
Vehicle: 2011 Subaru WRX STI
Horsepower: 305 whp
Club: Team Blacklisted
Social: Facebook, Instagram

Photography by Carlos Acosta, Ozzo Bear.

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE
Cobb intake

EXHAUST
Muffler delete to quad muffler tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Grimm Speed Manual Boost controller

DRIVELINE
Stock

WHEELS / TIRES
Miro wheels - 18x9.5 (front), 18c10.5 (rear)
BFGoodrich tires

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
BC coil overs

BRAKES
R1 Concepts cross-drilled and slotted rotors

EXTERIOR
Advan (serial numbered) hood
APR carbon fiber front splitter
Carbon fiber GT wing
APR GT side mirrors
Rear fiberglass diffuser

INTERIOR
Stock

AUDIO / MULTIMEDIA
Stock

COMPETITION EVENTS / CLASSES
N/A

COMPETITION RESULTS / AWARDS
N/A

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
BC coilovers

SPONSORS
AG Motorsports
Puente Hills Subaru
R1 Concepts
Whiteline
Mixxed Auto Design
Wicked Detailing
Mishimoto
FM wheels
Klownin Audio

SHOPS
N/A; all modifications installed by Carlos Acosta.