Element Tuning Pro Comp Long Block for Subaru, 2.5L

Element Tuning Pro Comp Short Block for Subaru, 2.5L

EPIC Engineering spent almost 10 months researching and developing a spring kit to suit the needs of the vast majority of 08+ STI owners.  This spring kit is geared primarily for daily drivers who want to get more out of their suspension, but not have to make sacrifices in daily drivability.  Multiple drivers with varying levels of driving experience helped test these springs to allow for a wide variety of viewpoints and opinions.  Lowering the car approximately one (1) inch all around with slightly less in the rear, the EPIC Engineering spring kit gives an aggressive raked stance to the car, yet still very much allows the car to clear speed bumps and steep curves with little to no problem.  The ride height is optimal for handling, which is improved through progressive spring rates and replacement bump stops.  These progressive spring rates allow for a nice and comfortable ride for the highway or daily commuting, but also provide proper stiffness and responsiveness when taking corners hard.  Body roll is all but eliminated, as is the understeer and softness of the stock setup.

For the customer who is looking for exact spring rates to match up with a custom race strut setup, these springs are not going to be the best choice.  However, for every customer who wants to push their car hard at the track, the number of customers who don’t go to the track vastly outnumber them, and that customer will find the EPIC Engineering springs perfect for their daily driven needs.  The EPIC Engineering springs inspire confidence in handling and do not make the compromises in ride quality that many other suspension setups do.  The difference is in the details.

You can purchase these springs from our website by following this link.

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We’ll be adding more products soon, so please keep an eye out! In the meantime, here’s a video clip of the Harman Motive midpipes for the GTR:

These racetrack and competition brake systems come with StopTech’s new Trophy STR lightweight forged calipers in four- or six-piston configurations and include the option of a quick release version of the StopTech patented bridge. These “track only” calipers feature the same metallurgy and design of the StopTech ST-40 and ST-60 calipers, but are engineered to provide a 20-percent reduction in weight without sacrificing stiffness or performance…

StopTech Trophy Big Brake Kits include the company’s patented AeroRotors, engineered to increase airflow by 11 percent for better cooling and performance. Unique to the Trophy Brake Systems is full-floating mounting hardware, which eliminates pad knock-back. The patented, billet 7075 aluminum AeroHats create an additional 4 percent airflow. Together, these technologies optimize the rotor system to provide even performance and consistent feedback to the pedal under the unique combination of hard cornering and braking found on the track.

The StopTech Trophy calipers and AeroHats use an exclusive, high-temperature “natural” finish that combines with the AeroRotor for an attractive and attention getting in-wheel presentation. The kits also include billet aluminum mounting brackets with stainless steel caliper studs and DOT-compliant stainless steel braided brake lines. All StopTech Big Brake Kits provide larger rotors that increase heat capacity and dissipation coupled with stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines that reduce system compliance. The results are shorter stopping distances, better brake modulation, firmer pedal feel and less brake fade, resulting in stronger, more reliable performance.

StopTech Trophy Brake Systems will be available through motorsports distributors in January 2009 for selected high-performance production cars including Porsche, BMW, Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, Nissan GTR and 350Z, Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 and others. StopTech will premiere the Trophy Brake Systems at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Florida this month at booth 3958.

and Flat Black:

Currently, these wheels are only available in 19-inch and 20-inch sizes, but here are a few fitments of interest:

For 08-09 STI:  19×8.5 +35, 19×8.5 +43 5×114.3, 19×9.5 +45 5×114.3

For Evo X:  19×8.5 +35, 19×9.5 +35, 19×9.5 +23 (very aggressive)

For 350Z/G35 Coupe:  19×9.5 +23, 19×10.5 +22

For 370Z:  19×9.5 +42, 19×10.5 +22

For G37 Coupe:  19×9.5 +35, 19×9.5 +45, 19×10.5 +35

For E46 M3:  19×8.5 +35, 19×9.5 +22, 19×10.5 +25

For E90 3-series:  19×8.5 +35, 19×9.5 +35

For E92 M3:  19×9.5 +22, 19×10.5 +25

There are a few wheels in stock on our side of the Pacific, but we can always special order a set if needed.  Here’s a few sample photos on cars:

These wheels are currently in stock in the following sizes:

• 17×7.5 +50 5×114.3 (S2000 front) — $630.00 MSRP
• 17×8 +50 5×114.3 (05-09 STI, Honda FWD) — $640.00 MSRP
• 17×9 +35 5×114.3 (03+ Evo, 08-09 STI) — $660.00 MSRP
• 17×9 +40 5×114.3 (05-09 STI) — $660.00 MSRP
• 17×9 +63 5×114.3 (S2000 rear) — $660.00 MSRP
• 18×7.5 +50 5×114.3 (Honda FWD) — $740.00 MSRP
• 18×9 +35 5×114.3 (03+ Evo, 08-09 STI) — $770.00 MSRP
• 18×9 +50 5×114.3 (05-09 STI) — $770.00 MSRP
• 19×9.5 +22 5×114.3 (08-09 Evo) — $870.00 MSRP

More photos:

Please give us a call at 253.336.5449 or send us an e-mail to order. Remember, this is a very limited edition so these sets are poised to go quickly!

The ride is still extremely smooth and comfortable, in fact even more comfortable than previously when going over expansion joints on the freeway. Dan made a few adjustments to account for the little bit of oscillation he was experiencing with it when he test drove the car for a few weeks. He also put the car through its paces, testing different driving scenarios (such as free on/offramps, fast emergency lane changes, and uneven/pothole-ridden roads) to ensure the springs were doing exactly as he specified. I think with these latest changes, full production on these springs will likely be starting soon, but that’s Dan’s final call of course. Either way, I’m still beaming happy with them and I can’t wait to start selling them to fellow 08+ STI owners!