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APR's 2004 Widebody SS/GT Subaru WRX STi
Lyrics: Cheston Chiu / Art: Scott Dukes
The aerodynamic masterminds at APR Performance bring their latest entry to the grip and time attack world: the Widebody SS/GT. This car used to be an ordinary 2004 Subaru Impreza STI — a supercar in its own right — before it evolved into this blistering BASF red-colored rocket. A walk around the vehicle reveals subtle details a novice enthusiast might miss: carbon fiber side skirt splitters, exit ports on the front fenders to reduce front wheel drag, the angle at which the rear bumper is positioned to minimize overall drag and rear wheel air vortices. This car is an aerospace engineer's delight!
"Form follows function" may be the key phrase to describe the STI's bubbling attributes, a majority of which are made from the same composites used in real fighter jets: carbon fiber. The integration of the front splitter and dual canards keep the nose planted, while the rear diffuser uses Venturi's principle to accelerate air flow from underneath the car and keep the rear sucked down to the ground. Even more downforce is added with the aid of the GT-300 wing on top of the boot. Two words: grip monster.
Of course, all these aerodynamic modifications are useless if the Subaru can't get up past 80 mph, but have no fear air molecules! That's where the plethora of HKS parts come into play. A giant HKS front mount intercooler smiles into the wind, helping cool down the air from the stock turbo. The exhaust tone is harmonically played out with the addition of an HKS turbo downpipe and full titanium exhaust.
What was that high-pitched squeal at the flick of the B&M short shifter? It's none other than the HKS Super Sequential Blowoff Valve helping to control turbo surge after the stock boost was raised and electronically maintained by the HKS EVC boost controller. An ACT 6-puck racing clutch with aluminum flywheel helps the engine transfer power to the asphalt. The stock fuel system has been augmented with a large capacity Walboro fuel pump to quench the thirst of the boxer engine.
Consistent lap times calls for predictable and reliable grip in any and all situations. It's plain easy if you're rolling on super sticky 285/30/18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup shoes and custom forged Racing Hart 18x10 SP-210 wheels. After a high-speed blast down the front straight there are corners to reckon with. A little something called friction might help slow down the STI, courtesy of a pair of giant 345mm Project Mu 4-piston brakes in the front and stock Subaru 2-piston Brembos in the rear.
As the STI carves through the chicanes, a complete set of Hotchkis front and rear adjustable sway bars and end links are keeping body roll to a minimum. TEIN Flex coilovers dampen the weight transition and the APR front strut brace prevents distortion of the engine bay. Powering out of the last turn and down the home stretch, the checked flag is an unwelcome sight. This STI begs for just one more lap.
If you were the chosen pilot to be strapped into the Recaro racing shell, you might lose situational awareness if you had to monitor all five Autometer Nexus gauges and concentrate on the road course. It's a good thing APR installed the electronic gauges with an SD memory stick data link to download data from each runs for analysis.
All you have to do is grab the MOMO steering wheel, look two turns ahead and go for it. The Autopower roll cage will keep you safe and you can rest assured that all those little air molecules will be cheering you on.
