2008 Subaru WRX STi - Vanilla Mango

Vivid Racing's Agency Power line can be seen in many of the engine dress-up items and under the car in the form of critical suspension parts. The '08 WRX is a new ball game and Agency Power developed rear adjustable control arms, rear adjustable anti-roll bar end links, rear adjustable toe arms, and front anti-roll bar end links. From billet. In record time. These pieces were joined by Cusco Zero 2E coilovers and a Cusco front OS strut bar to help tighten the new WRX's overly comfortable and compliant suspension.

Interior modifications have been kept simple, with the addition of a set of Bride bucket seats and Takata three-inch safety harnesses. Defi-Link Meter BF gauges have been installed, daisy-chained into a Defi-Link Control Unit II.

"We wanted to be the first with '08 parts via our Agency Power line," says Mermelstein. "We had six weeks to work in cooperation with Cusco to get the car ready. In the end, this was the most rewarding project car we've ever built. The build itself was the first time Vivid Racing really had to rally together. We all pitched in time during the day, after hours and well into the night to get it done. I'm proud of the team and all who made it happen."

Vivid has since started work on a new Lancer Evolution X project. Another newly released platform means another rush to develop and manufacture aftermarket go-fast parts. We can't wait to see what comes up this time around.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX

Engine

Engine Code: EJ25

Type: 2457cc, horizontally opposed four, aluminum block and heads, turbocharged and intercooled, AVCS variable valve timing

Internal Modifications: Stock

External Modifications: AFI intake manifold, AP/AFI GT35R turbo kit with TiAl wastegate, Agency Power manual boost controller, radiator shroud, alternator cover, crank pulley, radiator hoses and titanium tip exhaust, Odyssey mini battery kit, AFI front-mount intercooler, pipe kitEngine Management Modifications: Agency Power fuel rails, TurboXS piggyback ECU system

Drivetrain

Layout: Longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive

Drivetrain Modifications: Stock

Suspension

Front: Cusco Zero 2E coilovers, OS Strut Bar, Agency Power anti-roll bar endlinks

Rear: Cusco Zero 2E coilovers, Agency Power adjustable control arms, adjustable anti-roll bar endlinks, adjustable toe arms

BRAKES

Front: Rotora four-piston calipers, pads, 13-in. two-piece brake rotors, Agency Power stainless steel braided brake lines

Rear: Agency Power stainless steel braided brake lines

External

Wheels: Enkei NT03+M, 18x8

Tires: Pirelli P Zero Nero, 235/35/18

Body: Custom Chargespeed front bumper, Custom Chargespeed side skirts, JDM rear lip spoiler, Agency Power aluminum shorty antenna, Lamin-X front headlight and taillight covers

Interior: Bride bucket seats, Takata three-inch racing harnesses, Defi-Link Meter BF 60mm gauges, Link Control Unit II