Rob Shaw's 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

In the Spotlight: Rob Shaw's 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX

Pictures by: Evan Hortter | Article by: Jason
Courtesy of: ImportSpeed-South.com

When Subaru first introduced the Impreza into the states, avid motorsports fans everywhere were excited to finally see it breathe light into the States. However, the first generation of the Impreza that hit the states weren't exactly what some people expected. Subaru soon resolved that and brought us the version that many enthusiasts desired.

Rob Shaw is one of these enthusiasts that purchased the Subaru in sights of modifying not only a fun car to drive, but a nice car to stare at. Starting under the hood, where everything's most important with this car, Rob upped the intercooler with a GReddy Front Mount unit, a GReddy AirInx Intake system, GReddy Type-S BOV, a PDE up-pipe and down-pipe, and a IHI VF23 turbo upgrade. Electronically, the new GReddy E-manage Piggy Back Fuel Computer controls the systems while a series of gauges monitors the specs and a Profec-B unit controls the boost. Miscellaneous articles under the hood include a GReddy oil catch can, oil cap/radiator cap, Carbon Fiber dress up pieces, and thermal-flex Intercooler Hoses.

Aesthetically speaking, Rob isn't shy of anything for a complete Scooby. Rob opted for the Gracer front lip, STi Carbonfiber GT Rear Wing, STi Front Grille, STi Foglight covers, JDM projector headlamps w/ HID. A set of Alles-Create Griffin Side Skirts and rear kit surround the rest of the body. Ganador Side Mirrors along with a Carbon Fiber Hood are subtle settings on this black Subaru.

On the inside, Rob went with STi's precision units again: STi seats, door sill plates, and shifter trim. Now any show car would not be complete without in car electronics. Rob picked out Clarion units to fulfill the electronics: DRX9575Rz unit with monitor/tv, a DPH7500z EQ with a PS2 hooked up to the TV unit. MB Quart sounds off the components with an Alpine V12/Phoenix Gold XS4600 supplying the power.

Last but not least, the Subaru rides on Tein Type Flex Coilovers with the new EDFC unit, which enables him to change the dampening on all 4 corners with just the push of a button. The suspension is rounded off with a Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit. The car rolls on 18 x 7.5 Bronze Volk Racing SE-37A's with a 13.1" F-40 Front Big Brake Upgrade behind the front wheels. Check out the pictures of this hot ride representing Art-n-Motion in Cali.