Launch Control on an S204? Arthur's Subaru Impreza WRX STI S204! JDM Yo! (Malaysia!)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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JDM's are slowly making a comeback and I can definitely see why! Arthur and I both bought a V8 STI at around the same time many many years ago and we've been part of each other's car journey since. The S204 has always been special and I think that's especially true today.
I think the owner of the car will always have the best story to tell, so here are some comments from Arthur about his car.
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Shot on a Fuji X-T3 with 23mm F2 and 16mm F1.4.
In car footage from a Gopro Hero 6.
1. So I have to ask, what made you get an S204 even though u already had a V8 STI in the past- some people might say it's almost the same car? (I should know, I bought a MK7R having owned a MK6 GTI in the past!)
A: The Hawk Eye/V9 has always been the model that I wanted to get. But at that time my budget only permitted me to get a V8 STI. Fast forward 4 years later, a friend of mine bought an M3 (my old M3!) and he had to let go his S204. Ironically this was the S204 which I convinced my friend to buy. So I kinda knew the history of this car ever since it landed in Malaysia back in 2007. It has always been a garage queen. And it still is till this day.
2. How does this compare to the Renault Megane RS that you had before this?
A: If you are a fan of MMORPG the Megane is like a wizard, and the S204 is like a barbarian. As far as I can remember, I’ve always played the barbarian/brute class. Secondly, I was at a stage where I was really into ECU tuning and the S204 has an opensource platform where I could learn. Whereas the Megane at that time was being locked down by a few tuners in Europe.
3. What do you like most about the S204?
A: It’s a limited production car. Every upgraded part from the factory is properly done to make the car perform and look better. For example the bigger turbo, oil cooler, balanced engine, Yamaha performance dampers, suspension bits, thicker anti-roll bar, Recaro bucket seats with CF shell, CF front lip, and BBS forged wheels.
And because it’s a limited edition car, it’s also preventing me from doing major mods to it, thus helping me spend less.
4. How has the maintenance of the car been?
A: Ever since I took ownership of the car, I’ve only had to do regular maintenance like oil change, spark plugs, brake pads. The one major problem I experienced was a faulty front o2 sensor. Other than that, the car has been perfect. touch wood
5. What are your future plans for the car?
A: I really really want to get the HKS GT-III RS Turbo kit. But like I mentioned earlier, with it being a limited edition car its kinda holding me back. Right now it’s at 72,000km. So I’m gonna be doing quite a major service when it hits 75k. Timing belt, water pump, a few bushings for the suspension and all the lubricants in the car.
6. List of Mods
- HKS Exhaust Manifold
- HKS Racing Suction Intake
- HKS Wastegate Actuator
- HKS SQV Blowoff Valve
- SARD Aluminium Radiator
- Oil Catch Can
- Decat Downpipe
- Trust PE Ti-R catback exhaust
- Aquamist HSF2 Water Injection
- Blitz SBC iColor Spec-R boost controller
- Recaro ASM SPG3 Full bucket seat
- STI Group N transmission mount
- Turn In Concept Rear Differential Mount Bushings
- Kartboy Rear Subframe Outrigger Bushings
- Buddyclub Racing Spec Damper
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#S204 #JDM
Sorry guys, Arthur's comments are in the description (not comments like I wrongly said! :) )
Ok hhlah
Long live JDM! Mazdaspeed 3 here~
Nice!!! Always liked the MPS!
How do you engage the factory launch control on the 07 sti.
That clutch 🥺
Haha it's only an occasional thing! Other times the car is very well cared for 🤣
@@HHlah Gotta enjoy it. :)
And transmission
These are one of the best WRX ever, better treat it with care
Slip that clutch just a little bit to get a good launch... Dumping it is a bad idea....
Good point! Will let Arthur know to give it a go!
Hi u still own this car??Can i have a view in real??im from Kepong
make more video subaru impreza
Used to had one s204 and total lost and i miss the car alot😭
Oh no. Glad you ok though. Sad to imagine 😢
dream car...how about the maintainance??
Very reasonable I think and not hard to maintain
When can we see the HKS GT3 video ?
Haha don't worry bro this one I'll get the superstar to star in the video for sure. Coming soon!
Hey, where is the methanol injection nozzle mounted on the engine?
at the exit of the intercooler, before the throttle body
@@arthurtoo thank you my friend
Care to share what's the background music? Tq 😊
Hey! Sure it's teenage lullaby by ooyy :)
@@HHlah tq 😊😊
No problem!
Raise that rpm when launching to about 5200 and maybe it wont bog 😂
it's on Carberry rom with a proper launch control now :)
In your opinion, could the s204 or Spec C WRX STI be daily driven?
I am considering getting one myself.
Hey bro, I think definitely can quite easily..I used to daily drive a V8 sti. I think s204 will be great daily, just need to watch where you park and all..the seats are worth a fortune haha
having owned a spec c type ra, RA-R and driven the both the S203 and S204, i'd say for the daily, s204 is amazing but i'd be too scared of people stealing the carbon fiber seats. For the weekend thrill, Spec C is the best to be honest. RA-R if you could find one for sale in Malaysia is the ultimate GD body impreza. But S204 for a daily driver is the ultimate baller. Might post a video review of all three cars soon ^.^
Cool
Nice car mate. Number 270 s204 owner here is japan. n(_ _)n
#370 here in the UK 😉
That's awesome guys!!
152 uk
Dreamcar 🤩
hp?
Let me check with the owner!