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Restoring Whatsapp's Backup from Android [Database]

2024-01-02T01:51:00.001+08:00

Copy that crypt file from: com.whatsapp->Whatsapp->Databases.

Paste it into com.whatsapp->Whatsapp->Databases.

Install a fresh copy of Whatsapp, or just clear storage;

Put in your number and it's good to go.

My Experience this round...

OMG, it's been awhile since I need to transfer my long term Whatsapp number into another device.

Thought of trying that new feature that doesn't need to use the Cloud backup knowing that I've not deleted my images or videos or other media for almost pass 2 years, it has gathered around 20GB worth of storage.

Local backup it is then, halfway "preparing"; the receiving device said it was disconnected.

The Sending phone was still in "preparation" mode, but what's the point right? I guess it's zipping 20GB worth of data, might take a few more hours, so I cancelled it, and then all my chats were gone!

After a few hours of tinkering, I've found the backup file, that special Crypt file that is executed for backup each day at 2am.

At least I still have the one from the past few days instead of just removing the app entirely.

com.whatsapp->Whatsapp->Databases.

putting that file there and entering my number fresh again seems to do the trick and all my messages were back. Phew!

Subaru Impreza JDM brake light formation/pattern

2023-03-24T20:06:00.001+08:00

I'm just lazy.

After around 2 years, some of the bulb has been busted, it's time to redo it.

By using this Jdm tail light mod as my reference, imma gonna do it! Later...

Setiap rangkap yang disebut waktu kita solat

2022-05-11T14:48:00.003+08:00

Copy n paste dari whatsapp =)

Kita dah solat berpuluh tahun, tapi masih kdg2 lupa maksud atau makna bacaan dalam solat. Tak hairan la kalau tak khusyuk dalam sembahyang. Oleh itu, marilah kita sekali lg faham-fahamkan setiap rangkap yang kita sebut sewaktu kita solat

Takbiratul-Ihram / Takbir:

Allah Maha Besar.

Doa Iftitah:

Allah Maha Besar dan segala puji bagi Allah dengan banyaknya. Maha suci Allah sepanjang pagi dan petang. Aku hadapkan wajahku bagi Tuhan yang mencipta langit dan bumi, dengan suasana lurus dan berserah diri dan aku bukan dari golongan orang musyrik. Sesungguhnya solatku, ibadatku, hidupku, matiku adalah untuk Allah Tuhan sekelian alam. Tidak ada sekutu bagiNya dan kepadaku diperintahkan untuk tidak menyekutukan bagiNya dan aku dari golongan orang Islam.

Al-Fatihah:

Dengan nama Allah yang maha Pemurah lagi maha Mengasihani. Segala puji bagi Allah, Tuhan semesta alam. Yang maha pemurah lagi maha mengasihani. Yang menguasai hari pembalasan. Hanya Engkaulah yang kami sembah dan hanya kepada Engkau kami mohon pertolongan. Tunjukilah kami jalan yang lurus. Iaitu jalan orang-orang yang Engkau kurniakan nikmat kepada mereka, bukan jalan mereka yang Engkau murkai dan bukan jalan mereka yang sesat.

Bacaan ketika rukuk:

Maha Suci TuhanKu Yang Maha Besar dan dengan segala puji-pujiannya.

Bacaan ketika bangun dari rukuk:

Allah mendengar pujian orang yang memujinya.

Bacaan ketika iktidal:

Wahai Tuhan kami bagi Engkaulah segala pujian.

Bacaan ketika sujud:

Maha suci TuhanKu yang Maha Tinggi dan dengan segala puji-pujiannya.

Bacaan ketika duduk di antara dua sujud:

Ya Allah, ampunilah dosaku dan rahmatilah daku, lindungilah daku, angkatlah darjatku, rezekikan daku, berilah aku petunjuk, selamatkanlah daku dan maafkanlah akan daku.

Bacaan ketika Tahiyat Awal:

Bacaan ketika Tahiyat Akhir:

Segala penghormatan yang berkat solat yang baik adalah untuk Allah. Sejahtera atas engkau wahai Nabi dan rahmat Allah serta keberkatannya. Sejahtera ke atas kami dan atas hamba-hamba Allah yang soleh. Aku naik saksi bahawa tiada Tuhan melainkan Allah dan aku naik saksi bahawasanya Muhammad itu adalah pesuruh Allah. Ya Tuhan kami, selawatkanlah ke atas Nabi Muhammad dan ke atas keluarganya. Sebagaimana Engkau selawatkan ke atas Ibrahim dan atas keluarga Ibrahim. Berkatilah ke atas Muhammad dan atas keluarganya sebagaimana Engkau berkati ke atas Ibrahim dan atas keluarga Ibrahim di dalam alam ini. Sesungguhnya Engkau Maha Terpuji lagi Maha Agung.

Semoga bermanafaat utk kita bersama!

Sahabat jika artikel ini bermanfaat silakan dikongsikan, sampaikan walau satu ayat

Sabda Rasulullah SAW;

"Siapa yang menyampaikan satu ilmu dan orang membaca mengamalkannya maka dia akan beroleh pahala walaupun sudah tiada."

(Hadis Riwayat Muslim)

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to be summarized for my GD one day

2020-10-04T19:58:00.001+08:00

To be summarized one day for my dream GD purchase one day

https://www.possumbournemotorsport.com/wrxversion

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Identifying what 'Version' of WRX / STI you have

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Identifying what 'Version' of WRX / STI you have

Author: Julius Bloem Date Posted:12 February 2020

What Version or 'Generation' of WRX / STI do you have?

To make sure you buy the right parts for your car, we've developed a guide to help you understand the different generation and version titles attached WRX / STI, and how to identify them.

This photo shows a GVB STI, GDB STI and GF8 WRX

The confusion generally surrounds vehicles that are produced on a cross over year, or they are released in a particular country at a given time. An example of this is the Version 7 'Bugeye' STI.

For all official Subaru New Zealand/Australia purposes, this car carries the manufacturer year 2001.With this said, it was possible to purchase a brand new 2001 Version 7 STI in NZ later in the year 2000, however the vehicle still would have carried the year 2001 on the registration label.A little later on, an identical used car may have been imported from Japan and registered in NZ. As the vehicle was manufactured in 2000, it would usually be registered as a 2000 model, despite not being officially released in NZ until 2001.

To better know your vehicle and ensure you're purchasing the right parts for it, this guide aims to help you:

What is the chassis group of my vehicle?What is the version of my vehicle?

Please note: This guide will not inform the differences between a WRX, STI, special editions or different options available, instead it will help you identify the chassis group and version of a WRX or STI in a simple way.

What is the chassis code of my vehicle?

Identifying the chassis group of your vehicle is pretty simple, your car's chassis plate can tell you all you need to know. There are currently 4 main chassis variations we're going to focus on.

GC8

This is the 'Classic' Impreza WRX / STI variation. It's available in a sports wagon which carries the GF8 chassis denotation, as well as a rare coupe variety. Generally, all variations are referred to as "GC" or "GC8s". This generation started in 1992 and underwent a number of changes before being phased out in 2000.

A classic Version 5 GC8 WRX STi

Branded as 'The New Generation' by Subaru, the GD was kicked off with the love-it-or-hate-it 'Bug-eye'. This same chassis configuration underwent two major facelifts, with the 'Blob-eye' and the 'Hawk-eye'. There were a number of variations in specific chassis codes denoting the body style and WRX or STI variations. The WRX sedan is known as a GDA, the WRX STI sedan a GDB, the WRX wagon a GGA and the bugeye-only STI wagon a GGB. Generally, all variations are referred to as the GD chassis. This generation started in 2000 and went through until 2007.

2005 GDB WRX

Subaru decided it was time for the WRX STI to become a true hot-hatch when it launched the GRB generation. Although the regular WRX was immediately available as both a hatch-back and a sedan, the STI wasn't produced in sedan form until the GR chassis underwent a facelift in 2011. The Japanese-new variation of the WRX was renamed an S-GT. There are even more chassis codes to deal with here, depending on the exact model, transmission and body style. Commonly, we see the GR, GV, GH and GE denotations that we refer to as the GR chassis. Production started in 2007 and went until 2014.

Line up of 3 2008+ GRB WRX STI

The current generation of WRX / STI has become a little simpler, available only in a sedan and all sporting the VA chassis code. The major change here is that the WRX version adorns a completely new generation FA20 engine, whilst the STI keeps the long-standing EJ-series engine. This model was released in 2014 and is currently still in production.

2015 VAB WRX STi on the Possum Bourne Motorsport Dyno

Finding your chassis plate

The chassis plate for your Subaru can be found under the hood, on the strut tower for GC8 and GD chassis vehicles and in the left front door-jam of the GR and VA chassis vehicles.

What is the version of my vehicle?

Subaru coined the term 'Version' with this release of the first WRX STI Version 1. This become an incredibly easy way for enthusiasts to distinguish between otherwise very similar iterations of the WRX and STI. Subaru discontinued using the 'version' label at the Bug-eye model, however enthusiasts around the world have given subsequent generations unofficial 'versions'.

Use the following information to help identify what version you have, making it easier to purchase the right parts. Even though these vehicles are very similar, many of the crucial engine and electronic components are completely different between versions.

Version 1 & 2 (GC8 1992-1996)

Version 1 / 2 WRX

The first generation of the classic WRX. Is easily identifiable by the up-turned turbo intake, ignition coil on plug setup and '16 Valve' raised lettering on the rocker covers. Note: This is all common with the earlier RS Legacy engine.

Version 3 & 4 (GC8 1996-1998)

The version 3 & 4 underwent significant engine development, with the intake to the turbo now coming straight under the manifold and, no '16 Valve' on the rocker covers and a coil pack that bolts directly to the centre of the intake manifold. The engine The easiest way to tell the difference between a version 3 and version 4 is the change from the older style of dash board (version 1-3 to the more modern style version 4-6).

Version 3 Version 4 engine bay

Version 5 & 6 (GC8 1998-2000)

The final incarnation of the GC8 featured further development. The exterior gained a sleep front bumper and 'crystal' looking headlights. Under the hood the ignition coil is a very square unit and has been shifted to the left hand side of the intake manifold. The manifold itself is not no longer home to idle control valve, instead this is a round unit on the left hand side of the throttle body. The manifold mounting has an offset bolt pattern compared to previous generations which are all inline.

Version 7 (GD 2000-2002)

Version 7 Prodrive WRX STi

The version 7 is easily identifiable thanks to its iconic 'bug-eye' rounded headlights. The engine's external upgrades are the switch to a coil-on-plug ignition and intake manifold with an intermediate 'TGV' or 'TGV delete' section between the manifold and cylinder head. Subaru officially called the STI of this generation the 'Version 7', which was the final time a WRX was officially given a version designation.

Version 8 (GD 2002-2004)

Version 8 STI

The 'bug-eye' made way for the 'blob-eye' in 2002. Both the Version 8 and Version 9 WRX and STIs share the 'blob-eye' look as well as many other similarities. Coupled with the omission of 'version' from any official documentation, enthusiasts around the world have been left to give these cars their own designation. In North America, all 'blob-eyes' are generally referred to as a Version 8. In New Zealand and Australia, we make the distinction that the Version 8 is mechanically almost identical to the Version 7, with the identifiable differences being either cosmetic 'blob-eyes'. Any other differences are in model specifications.

Version 9 (GD 2004-2005)

The easily identifiable differences between the Version 8 and Version 9 are only on the STI model, that came with a larger 5x114.3 wheel stud pattern and flares over the rear wheel arches. There were a number of country and model specific variations of this version that had either a mechanical or fly-by-wire throttle body.

Version 10 (GD 2005-2007)

The GD generation was given a last 'hurrah' by Subaru with the 'Hawk-eye' thanks to the aesthetic facelift. Mechanically, these are very similar to the version 9, again with some featuring a mechanical throttle body and some fly-by-wire. As the USA called the previous two versions 'Version 8', they refer to these as a version 9.

Version 11 (GR 2007-2014)

V11 STI (Hatch) and V11 STI Facelift (Sedan)

Continuing the 'eye' theme, the version 11 is sometimes referred to as the 'Stink-eye'. This completely new chassis can easily be identified thanks to its completely new look compared to the GD series. Although the GR did receive a minor facelift in 2011, the mechanicals and overall look of the vehicle remained similar enough for enthusiasts to keep them all under the version 11 umbrella.

V11 STI Engine

Version 11 STI engine identifyable by coil on plug ignition, AVCS bulges on intake and exhaust cam cover (RH side). Electronic throttle body, boost controller under steel plate on intake manifold (RH side) and plastic header tank. Note: This engine differs from WRX and S-GT which have a different intake manifold, however retain coil on plug ignition and AVCS bulges on intake and exhaust.

Version 12 (VA 2014-Current)

V12 STI

The current generation may be referred to as the 'Evo-eye' after the headlights that look similar to those of the Evo X. Again this received a facelift in 2018 without a new designation. STI engines identicle to verison 11. WRX feature a new generation direct injection FA20 engine.

to be summarized on v9 only

2020-10-04T19:56:00.001+08:00

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To be summarized one day for my v9 dream

https://www.igotasti.com/threads/sticky-differences-between-each-year-of-sti.42/

Oct 4, 2020

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General

*STICKY* Differences between each year of STi

Thread starterSTi FR3AK Start dateOct 16, 2010

STi FR3AK

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Oct 16, 2010

The Subaru Impreza STI, (formerly WRX STi, officially changed in 2006 to STI) is the highest standard-edition trim in the Subaru Impreza compact car line, produced by Japanese automaker Subaru.

In the late 1980s, Subaru created the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) division to coordinate development for the FIA World Rally Championship and other motorsports activities. After the company had grown, the division was used to create high-performance consumer versions of the Subaru Impreza WRX, an all-wheel drive car with a turbocharged boxer engine, leading to the development of the Impreza WRX STi. The Subaru World Rally Team has used a race-prepared version of the WRX STI as its rally platform since the model trim's creation.

Motorsports

Rally

2006 Subaru Impreza S12 WRC, a car based on the design of the '06 spec (Rev. F). FIA PWRC

The STi serves as the basis from which Group N "production" rally cars are constructed. Group N5-classed (marketed by FIA as Production Car World Rally Championship or PWRC) cars are the major support category for the World Rally Championship and are the premier category in many national rally championships. For two years (2004 and 2005), the WRX STi has taken the top 3 podiums in Group N. This new effort can be attributed to STi's increased support in Group N motorsports.

FIA WRC

In 1995, 1996 and 1997 World Rally Championships, the Subaru World Rally Team, in conjunction with Prodrive won the WRC manufacturer's title with the World Rally Impreza. The STi's bare chassis is used by Prodrive as the basis of the World Rally Impreza. This WRC class is currently labeled by FIA as Group A8. Colin McRae in 1995, Richard Burns in 2001, and Petter Solberg in 2003 all won the WRC driver's title with the World Rally Impreza.

Rally America

Autocrossing

JAF Events

An STi Spec C won 1st place in the All Japan gymkhana championships of 2004. Chris Torres was the driver. Sheridan and RJ were in a wreck around turn 453

SCCA Events

In 2005, a 2004 STi took first place in the STU class of the Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals. The next year at the Tire Rack SCCA ProSolo in Topeka, Kansas, STis took first place in the AS and STU classes; an STi took first place in the STU class at the Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals that same year.

Road racing

FIA Events

In 2005, Chris Deable took a STI-supported WRX STI to 2nd place in the A6 class and 14th overall in the 24-hour N?rburgring race. The car was set up to have around -5 degrees of camber at the front wheels. The wheels are Enkei pieces. The car also uses the roof vane seen on the 2006MY WRX STI. The car used Tein SRC coilovers. The car was driven by Kazuo Shimizu (Super Taikyu driver and winner), Toshihiro Yoshida (Super Taikyu driver and winner), St?phane Sarrazin (2005 Subaru World Rally Team driver) and Kumi Sato.

In 2006, Deeble-Bellchambers Racing UK campaigned a Subaru factory supported WRX STI Spec C in the 24 Hour N?rburgring's SP 6 class. It had Motec Engine Management, 3-way adjustable AST coilovers, aftermarket Brembo brakes, an aftermarket turbocharger unit, STI Group N parts, aero pieces and many other modifications, pushing 400 hp (300 kW). To combat understeer, it ran without a front swaybar. It qualified 37th out of 225 competitors for the starting position. The Autosportif Racing UK/Subaru WRX STI Spec C managed to end with a position of 115 out of the 225, suffering 2 turbocharger unit failures during the course of the race. The car was driven by Alan van de Merwe (the 2003 British F3 champion), Briton Phil Bennett (driven in the BTCC, Le Mans and N?rburgring), Jonathan Price (6-time N?rburg 24 Hours competitor) and Chris deeble (2006, 2007 Subaru World Rally Team driver).

Grand-Am Events

In 2010, the Subaru Road Racing Team will be campaigning a 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI in the Grand Sport (GS) class of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge series.

SCCA Events

In 2005 and 2006, Icy Racing's 2004MY STi's took 1st and 2nd place in Club Racing's T2 division. ESX Motorsports announced the introduction of the WRX STI in World Challenge's GT class in 2005.

Super GT

The Cusco Subaru Impreza in 2008.The Cusco team have been campaigning a heavily modified STi with a rear drive conversion as required by regulations since the late nineties and having no two-door model available at present, the Super GT committee gave a special permit for them to race with a four-door model instead of a two-door one. The rear drive conversion rule was lifted in 2006, and since then they returned to all-wheel drive with a transaxle gearbox.

In 2008, Cusco's Impreza won the first GT300 race in Sepang. It marked the first AWD car victory in Super GT/JGTC history. Even though they were having very impressive results(with 1 win and 2 podiums) that season, Cuscho announced that they would not participate in the 2009 season as they want \ The performance of Cusco was outstanding even though they were using a 4-door car, it later lead the Super GT committee to officially allow all 4-door model cars to participate the series. The Toyota Corolla Axio followed suit in 2009.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Super GT Specifications (2008)

Chassis: Tubular frames with bellhousing, integrated driver safety cell and defined front must be FIA, JAF approval.

Engine: Custom-built Subaru EJ-20 engine, Horizontally Opposed 4-cylinder Single turbocharger, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder.

Engine displacement: 2.0 L (2,000 cc).

Bodywork: CUSCO.

Power: Over 300 bhp (220 kW; 300 PS).

Torque: Over 40 kgf?m (390 N?m; 290 lb?ft).

Roll cage: SAFETY21.

Gearbox: 6-speed sequential transaxle AWD gear-box.

Differential: Mechanical L.S.D..

Front: CUSCO Type-RS.

Center: 1WAY RS.

Rear: 1WAY RS.

Brakes: Endless.

Clutch: EXEDY carbon 5.5in.

Wheelbase: 2,540 mm (100 in).

Length: 4,465 mm (176 in).

Height: 1,430 mm (56 in).

Width: 1,840 mm (72 in).

Front track: 1,530 mm (60 in).

Rear track: 1,530 mm (60 in).

Weight : 1,150 kg (2,535 lb).

Fuel Capacity: Approximately 16 imp gal (73 L; 19 US gal).

Springs: CUSCO.

Suspension arm: CUSCO pillow ball suspension.

Damper: ZF Sachs.

Wheels: Racing Hart CP-035 MAG 11.0J-18 (Front and Rear).

Tires: Dunlop Direzza 280/710 R18 (F&R).

Fuel: Moty's.

Oil: Moty's.

Fuel delivery: Injected fuel system.

Racing seat: BRIDE Gardis CFPR.

Seatbelt: TAKATA MPH-350R.

Team: CUSCO/Dunlop Subaru Impreza.

Drifting

D1 Grand Prix

2005: Nobushige Kumakubo is the first to use an GD-chassis WRX STi at the D1 Grand Prix series. The car is extensively modified as regulations permit only two wheel drive cars. This STi is unique in that it is the first to locate a radiator (with the fan beside it) behind the driver rather than in front of the engine compartment as other cars usually do. His other Team Orange teammates, Kazuhiro Tanaka and Naoto Suenaga, soon followed suit.

2006: Team Orange and Jun Autosports have converted a GC-chassis 2-door STi into a RWD vehicle for drifting to be used by third driver Naoto Suenaga. Drivers Nobushige Kumakubo and Kazuhiro Tanaka took a single win each during the 2006 season and the former took the overall D1GP title.

Availability

The STI was originally sold only in Japan. It was later made officially available in Oceania (Australia had it in 1999 with the STi Version V). In 2001, Europe received the STi with the change of the chassis. After seeing the Impreza WRX sell at much better levels than expected,[citation needed] Subaru began selling the STI in North America in the spring-summer of 2003 as a 2004 model.

Oceania and Europe had WRX STis in the region before the official versions via grey-market importing.[citation needed]

Five (5) WRX STI S204 were made available to Subaru enthusiasts in New Zealand. However, unlike other S204s sent to other nations these five did not display either the in-cabin or in-enginebay badging that uniquely identifies each of the reported 600 vehicles manufactured. The lack of individual badging for these five cars brings into question the real number of S204s manufactured.

Thirty (30) WRX STI S204s' were made available to Singapore through the main distributor - Motor Image Enterprises.

First generation (1992 - 2000)

First generation (GC)

Production 1992-2001

Body style(s) 2-door coup?

4-door sedan

5-door station wagon

Engine(s) 2.0 L H4

Wheelbase 99.2 in (2520 mm)

Related Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Forester

There were six versions of the STi. The different versions were marketed with consecutive numbers. Another way to tell the version of a WRX STi was to look at the chassis code. Sedan STi Model Codes were GC8, Coupes were GM8 and Station Wagons were GF8, followed by a letter from A to G. There was a GC chassis version of the RS released in 2001 as well in the United States.

One common misconception is that every Impreza between 92-01 were "GC8's". The code breakdown is as follows; G - stands for Impreza, C - sedan, M - coupe, F - station wagon, The 8 stands for the 2.0 L turbo motor. So really, there are many combinations. A coupe STi would be GM8, sedan GC8, wagon GF8. Also, the code for the coupe American 2.5RS's were GM6 (6 standing for the 2.5 L N/A motor)

A JDM Sti Coupe has the code GC8. For example, a version 4 STi coupe has the code GC82DD, with the 2 representing 2-doors.

Japanese-spec

Version I (10/92 ? 08/94) - GC8A/B

The first STi was known simply as WRX STi (there was no "version" moniker added to the name until the version II). 100 Imprezas per month were produced starting from February 1994. In March, production was stabilized to 100 STis a month. It had 250 PS (184 kW; 247 bhp) at 6500 rpm and 31.5 kgf?m (309 N?m, 228 ft?lbs) at 3500 rpm and weighed 1230 kg (2,710 lb). Before the STi, the highest trimline of the Impreza was the WRX and the WRX RA, first manufactured in November 1992. This version of the STi was the only version where the standard cars were taken at the end of the assembly line and replaced by STi parts. After this version, the standard STi was built alongside the WRX on the production lines.

The WRX STi Type RA (marketing has made usage of the RA acronym in various ways; Record Attempt[6] is the current usage. "R = Racing, A = Group A, FIA the racing class the WRC Impreza competes in" has also been confirmed by Subaru of Japan; the correspondence can be seen on the discussion board for this article) produced 275 PS (202 kW; 271 bhp) and 32.5 kgf?m (319 N?m, 235 ft?lbs) of torque. This version of the WRX STi was a stripped out car that had no sound-deadening, radio or air-conditioning. It came sparsely equipped as it was to be sold to racing teams that would throw out the cheap parts for racing parts. This version of the WRX came with a Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD). This device was an electromechanical differential that could lock the differential. The DCCD would be beneficial to people who used it in various rally conditions.

Version II (09/94 ? 08/96) - GC8C

The regular STi's engine output stood at 275 PS (202 kW; 271 bhp) and 32.5 kgf?m (319 N?m, 235 ft?lbs) of torque. This was the year that STi started painting the intake manifold red. The car weighed 1,240 kg (2,734 lb) and had gold wheels like those on the World Rally Championship Impreza.

The V-limited STi edition was produced. It was a limited edition that was often used to celebrate a Manufacturer or Driver title award to Subaru's World Rally Team. The interior is colored blue on the seat inserts and carpeting. The WRX Type RA STi received a radio and air-conditioning in the V-limited form. 1000 WRX STi Version 2 V-limited were produced. 555 (the cigarette brand that was the premier sponsor of the Subaru World Rally Team and became synonymous with the Impreza WRC livery) WRX Type RA STi Version 2 V-limited were produced.

Version III (09/96 ? 08/97) - GC8D

The engine was vastly updated and was given the name Boxer Master 4. It developed about 300PS but output was reported at the then-established gentlemen's agreement power limit of 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp). Torque peaked at 4000 rpm with a value of 35.0 kgf?m (343 N?m, 253 ft?lbs). In standard form, this version has a top speed of over 240 km/h. The car gained 10 more kilograms and weighed at 1,250 kg (2,756 lb). The STi shared the same face lift that the rest of the Impreza line received.

With Version III came the start of the coupe version of the WRX STi. It is called the WRX Type R STi. The coupe was chosen by Prodrive for use in the WRC because it was smaller, lighter and stiffer than the 4-door version. It was essentially a 2-door version of the WRX Type RA STi meaning it had DCCD, minimal sound insulation, close-gear ratios and hardened gearbox. This car also has a water-spray nozzle to dampen the top of the intercooler. The water will then evaporate, taking heat away from the intercooler and cooling the intake charge. This car was produced on an order-only basis.

Also, there was a WRX STI type RA (4-door) available in Version III. These have the same motor, gearbox and R180 diff as the Version III WRX STI Type R, including DCCD, aluminium bonnet and front guards, no sound deadening and thinner glass. The ECU is also an exclusive tune. The Type R tends to be a bit stiffer and weighs 1,190 kg (2,600 lb). The DCCD has been known to bite new drivers in the wet. The RA gets a roof vent instead of map lights, and wind up windows, although electrics are an option from factory.

Also available was a WRX Type R V-limited, in version III. It has a WRX motor with no forged internals like the STI, and it misses out on the 4 pot front brakes as they are to be installed by rally teams. It has a roof vent and is lightweight, making a good base for a rally car.

Version III STI runs a VF23 IHI ball bearing turbocharger while the JDM non-STI gets a VF22.

Version IV (09/97 ? 08/98) - GC8E

Power remained at 280 PS but torque was raised from 253 lbs./ft of torque to 260. Forged pistons were also added.

The interior and the cockpit were changed into a newer design along with the new "White colour" gauges.

Version V (09/98-08/99) - GC8F

The power stayed the same as the previous version 280 PS . The engine layout and design was made cleaner and was dubbed as the Boxer Phase 2 engine. The facelift the rest of the Impreza line had was also applied to the STi. The WRX STi weighed 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). There were 1000 WRX Type RA STi Version 5 Limited cars and the WRX Type R STi Version 5 Limited cars had a 4 month waiting period for each order. The interior was also changed slightly from the Version 4 including seats and steering.This model was also produced as a 555 limited edition.

Version VI (09/99-08/00) - GC8G

GC8G

Production 1999-2000

Body style(s) 2-door coup?

4-door sedan

5-door station wagon

Engine(s) 2.0 L H4

Wheelbase 99.2 in (2520 mm)

Related Subaru Impreza

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Again the power stayed the same. Most of the changes were cosmetic. The wing was sculpted to be more aggressive.

There were 2000 WRX STi Version 6 Limited, 1000 WRX Type R Version 6 Limited and 2000 WRX STi RA Version 6 Limited cars produced. Also 500 WRX STi Version 6 Limited Hatchback models.

Japanese special variants

22B STi (03/98 ? 08/98)

In 1998, Subaru of Japan produced a widebody, 2-door, Impreza called the 22B STi. The 22B was used to commemorate both Subaru's 40th anniversary as well as the 3rd consecutive manufacturer's title for Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship. On the release of the sales, all 399 sold out from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the report.[7] The cars had the starting VIN code of GC8E2SD. Another 25 were produced for export markets - see the 22B Type UK below.

The 22B had the EJ22 engine as opposed to the regular EJ20 engine. (Note internal Subaru material states the block comes from a V3 EJ20G NOT the EJ22G as most think. Also the intake manifold and heads were frot the V4 EJ20K) This means the displacement was increased from 1994 cc to 2212 cc. The block is a closed-deck design. The heads (valves, valvetrain and such) were lifted from the STi Version 4 engine. It produce 350 PS (260 kW; 350 hp) at 6000 rpm and 363 N?m (267 ft?lbf, 37.0 kgf?m) of torque at a lower engine speed of 3200 rpm. The redline was lowered from 8000 rpm to 7000 rpm. The compression is an 8.0:1. The turbocharger is an IHI RHF 5HB (the internal company usage code is VF23).

This car was given a unique color of blue and had fender flared widebody taken from the Peter Stevens designed WRC car, thus widening the width by 80 mm (3.15 inches) for a total of 1,770 mm (69.7). During assembly, a WRX Type R chassis was taken off the line. The fenders were replaced with the 22B STi fenders. The car's curb weight is 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). The suspension is provided by Bilstein. The brakes were standard 4-piston/2-piston brakes. However, the color is red and the Subaru name cast on the brake calipers and painted white. The wheels were increased in size from the standard WRX Type R STi from 16x7" to 17x8.5" BBS Elektra wheels. The car is shod with 235/40 ZR17 Pirelli P Zeros. The clutch was upgraded to a sintered twin clutch with a ceramic disk. The transmission ratios are the same as the standard WRX Type R, but the gears were shot-peened for added reliability. The car has a unique hood, a WRC-inspired front bumper and a unique adjustable rear wing.

The origin of the name 22B has often been debated. Many assume 22 referred to the 2.2 liter displacement and the B was for the Bilstein suspension. This would correlate with the idea that Subaru sells a Legacy Spec B, where the B represents the Bilstein suspension. Others believe that 22B was meant to represent the much recognized 555 decal (555 is a tobacco company that was a major sponsor for Subaru in the WRC) on the WRC car as 22B is a hexadecimal representation of the decimal number, 555.

It must be noted that the 22B STi that is supposed to be #13 was never given the plaque. Subaru of America imported #13 to be used as a press car. Three 22B STis were given the #000 plaque, 2 went to the World Rally car drivers for Subaru at the time Colin McRae and Nicky Grist, with the third being used by Subaru Japan as their press car. It was widely rumored David Lapworth of Prodrive owned the third #000 car, however he actually owned #400.

S201 STi (2000)

Subaru Tecnica International started the S-series of special Imprezas. This series is a limited production series that sports an engine output of greater than 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp) [had 224 kW (305 PS)] (special variant cars were excluded from the gentlemen's agreement). The car was decked with nearly every single part from the STi catalogue.

The S201 was a 4-door STi that sported the only body-kitted S-series WRX STi. It had a tri-planar wing and a massive front airsplitter. The entire suspension was composed of STi parts.

There were 300 S201s produced, they used a VF28 spec turbo, with max boost at 1.2 BAR and produced 224 kW (305 PS) and 353 Nm, weighing in at 1270 kg these are a highly desirable variant.

United Kingdom special variants

22B Type UK (1998)

16 of the 'export' 22Bs (see above) were modified by Prodrive, with longer gear ratios, UK specification lights and an official 3 year warranty. Because 50 22Bs had already been imported privately into the UK, Subaru UK had to wait until 1999 to register the 22B Type UKs under the VCA's Single Vehicle Approval scheme. The price was ?39,950, approximately the same price that grey import 22Bs were being sold for.

P1 (2000)

To counter the grey imports of high-performance Japanese variants, Subaru UK commissioned Prodrive to produce an 'official' limited edition of 1,000 two-door cars in Sonic Blue.[9] The chassis was a 2-door coupe. They were taken from the STI Type R lines and used for the P1. The car was the only coupe version of the WRX STI GC chassis to receive ABS. In order to allow for ABS, the DCCD was dropped. Engine output was boosted to 276 bhp (206 kW; 280 PS), and the suspension optimised for British roads. Options were available from Subaru consisting of 6 piston front brake calipers, electric Recaro seats, 18" OZ alloys and a P1(Prodrive) stamped backbox. The P1, or Prodrive One, is echoed in the name of the Prodrive P2 concept car.

Second generation (2001 - 2007)

Second generation (GDB-F)

Production 2001-2007

Body style(s) 4-door sedan

4-door station wagon

Engine(s) 2.0L H4

2.5L H4

Transmission(s) 6-speed manual

5-speed semi-automatic

Wheelbase 2004-05: 100.0 in (2540 mm)

2006-08: 99.4 in (2525 mm)

Length 2004-05: 173.8 in (4415 mm)

2006-08: 175.8 in (4465 mm)

Width 68.5 in (1740 mm)

Height 56.3 in (1430 mm)

Curb weight 3,296 lb (1,495 kg)

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Subaru Forester

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In 2001, the Impreza line received a complete update. The chassis was stiffened so that it had 120% torsional stiffness increase. The WRX STi gained 17" x 7.5" alloy wheels over the previous 16" x 7" wheels. The 5 speed manual transmission (reputed to be one of the car's weakpoints) was changed to an STi engineered 6 speed manual transmission. The engine was retained from the Version 6 STi and still retains the semi-closed deck block and is still labeled as the EJ207, However, the turbochargers are IHI models. The interior was updated with a STi logo on the gauge. The STi's tachometer also has a red shift light. The STi's and optioned Type RA STi have received Brembo 4 piston front and 2 piston rear brakes while the bare-bones Type RA STi still carried the Subaru 4 piston front and 2 piston rear brakes. Externally, the STis had larger hood scoops and had foglight covers with STi embossed on them. The DCCD was updated so it can work with anti-lock brakes. During braking, when the ABS is on, the DCCD will set itself to open-mode (no locking).

The version nomenclature was dropped from the name. Japanese and other auto-enthusiasts often refer to the chassis as GDB/GDF (the STi has a 'B' or 'F'(for USDM models) where as the regular WRX had an 'A'). The fourth character of the VIN gives the revision (A to F where G is the 2007 version).

For quick and easy reference to the different exteriors, Subaru Impreza owners use nicknames based on the headlights. Each relates to a creature that has similar looking eyes: 2002-2003 are 'bug eyes' / 2004-2005 are 'Tear Drop' or 'blob eyes' / 2006-2007 are 'hawk eyes'.

Japanese-spec

Rev. A (2001)

In 2001, the WRX STi received the aforementioned updates. The WRX Type RA STi was produced. The STi wagon was still produced but its engine only produced 275 PS (202 kW; 271 bhp) . The STi foglight covers had white STi lettering on them.

The WRX Type RA STi was used for the Group N homologation.

Rev. B (2002)

Along with the rest of the Impreza line, the grille and body of the WRX STi was minorly updated by Peter Stevens to give it a more angular look when seen from the side. The foglight covers had pink STi lettering. Not much else besides minor suspension improvements and a small increase in torque output was done.

The WRX Type RA STi was dropped for a new WRX STi Spec C. This model was much lighter than the WRX Type RA as it received lighter glass and body panels. The Spec C's handling was much improved due to an increase in caster (from 3.5 degrees to 5 degrees). This was achieved not by changing the suspension mounting point, but by lengthening the wheelbase (15 mm). This was done by including different control arms. This increased caster significantly helped the turn-in capabilities of the car. The Spec C also has a steering rack ratio of 13:1. The transmission is supplied with its own oil cooler.

The WRX STi wagon had ceased to be produced.

Rev. C (2003)

Little change from Rev. B.

The WRX STi was used for Group N homologation.

Rev. D (2004)

The WRX STi received the same Peter Stevens-designed facelift that rest of the Imprezas received. The WRX STi is now capable of being ordered with DCCD.

The WRX STi Spec C Type RA was released. It sported a carbon-fiber wing and a carbon fiber lip. It also had a new set of BBS wheels as well as a newly tuned engine.

The WRX STi V-Limited was released. It sports 4-way dampers tuned by Subaru World Rally Team's Group N driver Toshi Arai.

The WRX STi was used for Group N homologation.

Rev. E (2004)

This was the first Impreza STi model to be offered in the United States. Subaru unveiled this model in the Detroit International Auto Show, only 1 month after Mitsubishi announced the arrival of the 271 horsepower Lancer Evolution 8, which out-performed the 2.0L WRX.

The 2004 WRX STi is considered to be the lightest (3263 lbs, official brochure and tested by Car & Driver Magazine) and rawest among 2004-2009 models. The car was sold without a radio or floormats. The car was rated at 300 bhp and 300 lbs-ft torque, although many feel it was under-rated on purpose. What made the car so special to most is the level of performance offered for a mid 30 thousand dollars car, that still has a back seat and a big trunk.

Since its launch, many upgrades became available to increase power, handling and braking capabilities.

Some weak links were discovered in most 2004-2007 models since the 2004 debut. The IHI VF39 turbocharger wastegate may develop cracks that may or may not affect performance.

The oil pickup line inside the oil pan was shown to develop a crack leading to oil starvation and engine damage due to the lack of lubrication when the part fails. Several aftermarket vendors have addressed this issue by re-designing factory oil pickup units with beefier welds/materials.

Rev. F (2005)

The WRX STi receives the same increase in wheelbase as the Spec C. All STis received additional rear fender flaring in order to allow an increase in wheel size. The wheel size went from 17" x 7.5" to 17" x 8". In accordance with the increased wheel width, steering lock-to-lock turns have been reduced. Wheel hub strength was improved. The P.C.D. was changed from 5 x 100 mm to 5 x 114.3 mm. The interior was vastly improved as well. A whole new center console now brings out a very high grade interior feel.

The WRX STI continues on relatively the same. The Impreza line's looks have been updated.

The WRX STI Spec C's receives the Arai tuned dampers and a 21 mm (0.8 in) swaybar. The rear suspension is changed from rubber bushings to pillowball bushings. The strut tower was further stiffened for improved handling and stability. The strut towers were reinforced for better handling and better ride characteristics. The engine mounts were changed from metal to liquid-filled plastic mounts to reduce vibrations into the car's cabin. Some 2006 owners have had issues with these plastic engine mounts. The manufacturer will replace them, under warranty if broken, with the 2005 rubber mounts.

The DCCD is updated with the use of a torque-sensing mechanism inside the DCCD. The torque split is changed to 41/59.

The WRX STI Spec C was used for Group N homologation.

The WRX STI Spec C Type RA was released in November 2005, with 350 units produced. The Type RA added the following to the Spec C model from the STI parts catalogue: 4-way STI adjustable inverted struts, STI Japan-spec pink springs, STI rear lateral links, STI rear trailing links, STI 21 mm (0.8 in) rear sway bar, STI rear pillowball suspension, STI 110 mm (4.3 in) opening rear axleback exhaust, STI 17" x 8" Enkei-made wheels and STI V-lip front spoiler.

Rev. G (2007)

The WRX STI and STI Spec C is mechanically similar to the previous revision.

Changes include a different turbocharger VF43 equipped with a slightly larger wastegate port to prevent boost creep (VF43, as opposed to VF39 in the older version) and revised gearing on the 6 speed manual transmission. They also use top feed injectors instead of side feed injectors like the previous STi models(04-06USDM). This means the intake manifold is a bit different as well as the TVG (Tumble Valve Generators) used for emissions on cold start-ups. Subaru also significantly reduced the size of the restrictor pill in the boost control system.

Japanese special variants

S202

This car was an S-series Impreza based on the Spec C. All of the suspension and powertrain parts included STi parts from the STi part catalogue. The interior included special edition yellow seats with red STi logo stitching. A smaller, lightweight AC compressor was fitted to save weight. The brake rotors were gas slotted. The wheels were STi labeled Rays Volk alloys.

S203

This limited edition Subaru was an S-series Impreza based on the WRX STi. Again it is basically a car with all the STi parts available. It was sold with custom made 18-inch (460 mm) BBS alloys with Pirellis.

S204

The new S204 was released at the end of 2005. It is based on the WRX STi and similar to the S203. It does away with the roof spoiler and has a different grille from the rest of the Impreza line. The S204 has a two-litre (EJ20) H4 engine capable of developing 235 kW (320 PS; 315 bhp) and a six-speed manual gearbox. When cruising the S204 achieves 100 km/h (62 mph) at 3000 rpm in top gear and can reach 220 km/h (137 mph) at 6000 rpm.

Suspension can be described as 'stiff' with torsional rigidity enhanced by the inclusion of laterally mounted items described as "performance dampers" bearing both the STi logo and Yamaha. As a result cornering can be described as excellent. The addition of a carbon fibre front-lip spoiler and a rear diffuser on an already low suspension setup plus the use of low-profile Pirelli P Zero (Corsa) tyres implies the S204 is intended mostly for sealed road use.

Recaro has used carbon-fibre extensively in the manufacture of the driver and front passenger seats available in the S204. The high side bolsters provide significant support to the driver during maneuvers that induce lateral forces and are considered to be an integral feature to the cornering performance of this vehicle. The seats are rigid in design and have relatively little cushioning compared to other Impreza Models.

Internal rear view of Recaro Seats in the Subaru S204. Note: Use of carbon fibre in construction.

Internal front view of Recaro Seats in the Subaru S204. Note: High side bolsters for lateral force support.

Advertising material produced by Subaru for the S204 indicate that a limited run of 600 S204's were made. Individually numbered badges for each car are located within the engine bay and repeated as a small plaque situated at the base of the gear lever. However, five (5) WRX STI S204 were made available to Subaru enthusiasts in New Zealand <http://www.subaru.co.nz/About_Subaru/News/index.php?article=887>. Unlike other S204s sent to other nations (for example Singapore) these five cars do not display either the in-cabin or in-engine bay badging that uniquely identifies each of the reported 600 vehicles manufactured. The lack of individual badging for these five cars brings into question the real number of S204s manufactured.

WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R

At the end of October, 300 2007MY WRX STI Spec C Type RA-Rs were open for ordering. These cars are based on the WRX STI Spec C. The wheels are changed for 18-inch (460 mm), STI-branded, Enkei-made, white wheels. The engine has been blueprinted and balanced. It produces 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) of power. The suspension is built with the latest STI parts from the STI catalogue. The front brakes are 6-piston brembo brakes. The brakes are made so that they change from silver to gold when heated from usage. The rotors are slotted. The 2nd R in "RA-R" is stated by an STI engineer to mean "Radical".February 2007 Edition Best Motoring Interview of STI engineer at 7:00

WRX STI A-Line

This WRX STI A-Line is mechanically the same as the Japan-spec STI. The exterior has been toned down with the removal of large rear spoiler, black Brembo brakes, titanium colored Enkei wheels, a black STI front lip and leather seats in order to target the more mature market.

Asia, Oceania and European specifications

In 2001, most of Asia, Oceania and Europe received the new STi. The engine was detuned to meet emission standards. Engine output was variously rated from 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) to 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp) depending on market.

2005 STis received the long awaited DCCD control available in other markets, as well as a slight wheelbase increase to match the Japanese-spec WRX STi Spec-C and has 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp).

In 2006, the model was facelifted like all STIs and the engine was changed to the EJ257 producing 280 PS (210 kW; 280 hp).

United Kingdom special variants

THE UK version of the WRX STI, taken at the Canary Wharf motor expo in June 2007. WR1 (2004)

A limited edition of 1000 Japanese MY04 WRX STI's with DCCD were exported to celebrate victory in the 2003 WRC drivers' championship. 500 were sold in Europe, Australia and South Africa as the Petter Solberg edition; the other 500 were further modified by Prodrive and sold in the UK as the WR1. They had 316 bhp (236 kW) and 309.8 ft?lbf (420.0 N?m), an incredible 0-60 mph time of only 4.25 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited). They were equipped with Prodrive WRX STI springs, Pirelli PZero Nero tires, mesh grilles, special Ice Blue metallic paint and Prodrive PFF7 Pewter wheels. The new ECU and exhaust were not EU-homologated, so they were fitted after registering the car. The retail price was ?29,995.

Spec D (2006)

A 'discreet' version of the STI was made for a more conservative market. It is similar to the Japanese-spec A-Line except it had a regular WRX spoiler on the boot, silver wheels (not Gold) and no rear roof vane. As standard it has projector-style fog lights, Smartnav with touch screen operation, Vehicle Tracker,and safe speed system. A 200W Pioneer DEH-P70BT head unit, iPod adapter and Bluetooth phone connection were also included. The interior featured standard leather trim on the seats and doors, Auto climate control and extra sound insulation. It was limited to a run of 300 cars in only Crystal Grey Metallic so therefore is even rarer than the RB320. Power on this model is rated at 276 bhp (206 kW). It has a 0-60 time of 5 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited). New retail price was ?28,450.

RB320 (2007)

Subaru Impreza RB320Echoing the RB5 a limited edition of 320 2007MY cars in Obsidian Black Pearl were released "in memory of Richard Burns", the 2001 WRC World Champion who died in 2005 due to a brain tumor. The car produces 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) of horsepower and 450 N?m (332 lb?ft) of torque due to tuning by Prodrive. The suspension has been upgraded with Eibach springs, an Eibach rear stabilizer bar and Bilstein struts. It rides on 18" anthracite alloys. A ?1500 option on the car was to have the interior changed to a black leather/alcantara with RB320 stitching on the seat and a new gear (shift) knob. The car has special silver mesh grilles. New retail price was ?29,995.

United Kingdom unofficial variants

Litchfield Type 25 (2004)

Litchfield Imports initially imported Japanese specification Subarus, including the Spec C, into the UK. The motivation for them to create a new version of the Impreza came when Subaru removed creature comforts like air conditioning and electric windows from the Spec C at the end of 2003. Iain Litchfield wanted to continue to offer an 'everyday' Impreza as fast as the Spec C. Litchfield saw the potential of the newly released USDM EJ257 and imported it, He modified the heads, tuned it to produce 350 bhp (261 kW). The engines were installed into a Japanese specification STI and upgraded the suspension with rebound adjustable AST Sportline I coilovers, Whiteline anti-roll (stabiliser) bars and an anti-lift kit. The May 2004 edition of EVO magazined called it the 'Best Impreza Ever' when tested against the WR1, Spec C and P1.

Litchfield Type 25 (2007)

The new Type 25, like the previous Type-25, used a modifed EJ257 block but it was built by the US arm of Cosworth. They used Cosworth?s own forged pistons and conrods balanced to within 0.5 grams. A modified STI crankshaft and STI engine casing were used and the 'short' engine was assembled by hand. This ?short? engine was sent to Litchfield to be finished . Cosworth honed, big-valve, ported cylinder heads and cams were used and the engine was installed into a 2007 Japanese specification Spec C. The engine produces over 415 bhp (309 kW) and 420 lb?ft (569 N?m), for a power/weight ratio 1 hp higher than a Porsche 997 Turbo.It costs $10,000 more than the normal 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI.

US-spec

Rev. D (2004)

In 2004, Subaru of America announced it would sell the WRX STi. Subaru Tecnica International's president said in an interview with Road & Track magazine that he wished to beat the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in the US. Thus, each iteration of the US-spec WRX STi is essentially the same as the respective J-spec STi Spec C. All part numbers matched up, including the part-numbers for the glass windows and dampeners. However, instead of the EJ207, the USA receives the first EJ257, a 2.5 liter version of the EJ207. Unlike the EJ207, it features hypereutectic cast pistons as opposed to the forged pistons in the EJ207. The steering rack is the standard STi's 15.2:1 instead of the Spec C's 13:1

Rev. E (2005)

As with the Japanese-spec C models, US-spec STis received additional rear fender flaring in order to allow an increase in wheel size. The wheel size went from 17" x 7.5" to 17" x 8". In accordance with the increased wheel width, steering lock-to-lock turns have been reduced. Wheel hub strength was improved. The P.C.D. was changed from 5 x 100 to 5 x 114.3. The Suretrac front LSD in the 04 model was replaced with a helical unit, the rear differential remains the same clutch type unit. Torque split is set at 35/65. In the interior, the Stereo became standard. The badging has been revised and different look was given to the steering wheel, shift knob, HVAC controls, and center console.

Rev. F (2006)

The US-spec STIs receive the same facelift as the Japanese-spec STIs. Mechanically speaking, the DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential) and the engine mounts have been changed. Like the Japanese-spec STIs engine mounts were changed from metal to liquid-filled plastic mounts to reduce vibrations into the car's cabin. On the largest Impreza forum, North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club (NASIOC), 2006 owners have had issues with these plastic engine mounts. The manufacturer will replace them, under warranty, if broken, with the 2005 rubber and metal mounts. Later 2006 vehicles were equipped from the factory with 2005 mounts. The center differential is updated with the addition of a mechanical limited slip mechanism to supplement the electromagnetic DCCD. The torque split is changed to 41/59. The 2006 STI weighs approximately 3,350 lb (1,520 kg).

Rev. G (2007)

2007 US-spec Subaru Impreza WRX STi Limited. Only 800 were produced.In 2007, quite a number of changes were made to the US-spec model. Due to Subaru's decision to reduce costs by cutting the amount of aluminum used, the US-spec STI no longer receives the J-spec Spec C control arms. The control arms are now the aluminum ones used on the Japan-spec revision A and B non-Spec C STis. The high caster angle has been reduced, which in turn reduces the wheelbase from 100" to 99.4". The rear sway bar has decreased in size from 20 mm (0.8 in) to 19 mm (0.7 in). The gear ratios of second, third and fourth gears have been made longer (higher ratio) in order to improve fuel economy and driveability, which inadvertently reduces 1/4 mile drag racing times due to the ability to trap 114 mph (183 km/h) in 4th gear, without the shift to 5th. The EJ257's cylinder heads have been redesigned to improve cooling, and the sodium-filled exhaust valves have been deleted. Pistons are the same as previous years. The alternator is changed from a 90A rating to 110 amps. The rear Limited Slip Differential is now a Torsen unit, considered an upgrade over the previous model's clutch type unit. The turbo has also been changed to the VF43, which has a different wastegate actuator than the VF39. The side cowl braces are stiffer than the 2006MY. The engine mounts are once again the hard rubber mounts used prior to 2006. On the interior, there is an audio jack that replaces the ashtray, a rear center armrest with trunk pass-through and a 120 W audio system.

The ECU was completely re-engineered in order to meet US LEV2 emissions requirements, which has caused throttle and timing issues. A secondary air pump was also added to help meet LEV2. Top Feed injectors replaced the Side Feed from the previous models.

The WRX STI Limited was introduced with fog lights, leather interior, lip trunk spoiler, and optional moonroof. It is similar to the Japan-spec WRX STI A-line, except the mechanicals of the car are based on the 2007MY US-spec WRX STI.

GC chassis comparison to the GD chassis

Pros

Subaru claims that the GD chassis is 10 percent and 82 percent stiffer in torsional and beam rigidity, respectively, than the GC chassis. Due to the increase in stiffness, the car has much better stability in corners and is easier to control at the limit.

In terms of safety, the GD chassis scored much higher than the GC chassis and earned a "Good" rating (highest mark) from the IIHS's offset crash test. 4 stars front driver, 5 star front passenger and 4 star side safety ratings from the NHTSA. In a magazine article from the December 2005 Firehouse magazine (a periodical written by and made for firefighters), Ron Moore writes how it is well-known that the Impreza chassis has great protection in its B-pillars. This side structure has 8 layers of high-strength, high-tension steel including a round steel bar running through the middle. The author notes how drivers simply walk away from horrific side-impact accident.

Cons

One of the biggest complaints with the GD chassis is that it gains nearly 200 kg (441 lb) in weight over the GC chassis. Much of this weight came in the form of chassis stiffening as the car was made to meet every country's crash standards. The weight also hampers the cars maneuverability, transitions and turn-in capabilities. The GC Imprezas were notable for being very lightweight despite having AWD, the WRX Type STi Version VI, at 1,260 kg (2,778 lb), was lighter than the concurrent Mazda RX-7 type RZ (1270 kg) and Honda NSX type S Zero (1270 kg). In this fashion, the GC chassis has a better advantage. However it still remains at a slighter weight by shaving 200 pounds off of its biggest competitor, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

The author mentioned above also notes that the Jaws of Life need to cut the Subaru's B-pillars at certain points in order to cut through the car frame.

Third generation (2008-present)

Third generation (GR)

Production 2008-present

Body style(s) 5-door hatchback

4-door sedan(2011-)

Engine(s) 2.0L 304 hp (227 kW) H4

2.5L 305 hp (227 kW) H4

Transmission(s) 6-speed manual

5-speed automatic (w/SPORTSHIFT manual mode) (Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia only)

Wheelbase 103.3 in (2,624 mm)

Length 173.8 in (4,415 mm)

Width 70.7 in (1,796 mm)

Height 58.1 in (1,476 mm)

Curb weight 3,373 lb (1,530 kg)

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Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2008The 2008 STI has received a higher degree of parts to differentiate it from its Impreza WRX brethren. Unlike the Impreza WRX, the STI uses aluminum suspension components, is only available as a 5-door hatchback, and has different fenders that are 2.2 in (56 mm) wider. It adopted "Subaru Intelligent Chassis Design" and "Dynamic Chassis Control Concept". The turbo forces air through a larger top-mount-intercooler which has lost the red "STI" that was on previous generations. It is the first generation of this model with an automatic transmission which is able to import to outside Japan.

Like other 2008 Impreza models, the 2008 STI benefits from a lower polar moment of inertia due to smaller overhangs, and also features a double wishbone rear suspension.[16] The car also borrows new intake and exhaust components from the Legacy GT platform.

The latest Impreza WRX STI features Multi-mode Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with "Normal", "Traction", and "Off" modes, Subaru Intelligent-Drive (SI-Drive) with 3 modes: Intelligent, Sport, and Sport Sharp (S#), and Multi-mode Driver's Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD). The DCCD enables driver to select the manual or auto: "auto", "auto+", and "auto-" mode in order to distribute the torque based on driving preference or conditions.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI (Japan)The JDM version has a 2.0L 308 PS (227 kW; 304 bhp) EJ207 engine with a Twin scroll turbocharger, while other versions of the car have a 2.5L 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) EJ257 engine with a single-scroll VF48 turbocharger.

At the New York Auto Show, a Subaru spokesman confirmed that the Impreza WRC will be based on the hatch platform, due to its lower polar moment of inertia.

The latest US model of the STI has 305 bhp (227 kW; 309 PS) and 290 ft?lbf (390 N?m). of torque and range in price from $35,640 to $39,440, depending on the options included. The 2008 Impreza STI has the model code GR, reflecting the different "wide body" 5-door Hatchback compared to the GH standard body 5-door Hatchback used for the 2008 Impreza WRX and non-turbo models. The new "wide body 5-door" chassis is 70.7 in (1796 mm) wide compared to 68.5 in (1740 mm) for the regular WRX 5-door chassis. Kerb weight varies from 1,505 kg (3,318 lb) to 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) depending on the options.

In 2008, a Subaru WRX STI spec C was in the works for production. It had been spotted lapping the Nurburgring. It is expected to shed 70 kg (154 lb) in weight, have minor engine tweaks, have an updated aero kit, and bigger brakes.

A possible precursor to the WRX STI spec C had surfaced at the MotorSport Japan 2008 auto show, named the Subaru Takumi concept. The only visual cues to differentiate this car from the regular STI are a blacked-out rear spoiler, front lip spoiler, and 12-spoke wheels that are strikingly similar to the ones featured on the spec C test mule spotted around the Nurburgring. The upgraded parts included on the car are drivetrain and suspension modifications. There is no word on performance figures or power output. It was later confirmed by Autoblog that the Takumi concept was in fact just an unveiling of the 20th Anniversary Edition WRX STI and not the spec C. All 300 examples will be exclusive to the Japanese market.

Subaru launched the Impreza WRX STI A-Line with a five speed semi-automatic gearbox on February 24, 2009. Available initially only in Japan and Singapore, the A-Line features include ?Downshifting Blipping Control? and steering wheel-mounted paddles. The engine and transmission in the A-Line are very similar to 2007-2009 Legacy 2.5 GT models. However, the A-line has less torque (35.7kgfm) and slower acceleration (0 to 100 km/h takes 6.1 seconds) compared to the manual STI version. The A-Line is also offered in Hong Kong, and later in Indonesia with debut at the 2010 Indonesia International Motor Show in July 2010, and will be exported to Australia in 2011.

Finally, on July 23, 2009, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C was released in Japan. The 900 units limited edition WRX STI spec C has engine, suspension, and body parts improvement over the regular model. The ball bearing on the turbine axle had been modified to reduce friction, the ECU had been retuned for better response, and an intercooler water spray was fitted to prevent rise in the air temperature. The cross member, suspension and power steering were also improved for better handling and body rigidity. Aluminium hood, laminar window glasses, and lighter battery helped to reduce weight.

Subaru (UK) Limited introduced two new WRX STI models at the British Auto Show that have specific tuning by Prodrive. The first is WRX STI 330S, intended to compete with the UK-spec Lancer Evolution X FQ-330. It produces 330 PS (243 kW; 325 bhp) and has a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. The last of the two would be the WRX STI 380S. It could make it into production within 6 months, pending positive consumer reception. It sports new wheels and an upgraded body kit. It is expected to produce 380 PS (279 kW; 375 bhp). Currently, there are no other specs for the car. Subaru announced, on September 10, 2008, that the 380S variation will not be produced, due to homologation and specification difficulties. The regular model is called WRX STI Type UK.

2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI with optional BBS wheelsThe Singaporean, Indonesian, and Australian (all RHD countries) markets received the 2.5 liter Euro-spec version instead of the J-spec version, producing 296 horsepower (221 kW) and 407 N?m (300 lb?ft) of torque.[20] Some of Impreza WRX STI's sold in Indonesia are the 2.0 liter JDM spec brought by the general importers before Subaru officially introduced the 2.5 liter model. In Australia the regular WRX STI is sold alongside the WRX STI spec.R which comes with BBS wheels and Recaro seats.

For 2010 model year, Subaru of America introduced the Impreza WRX STI Special Edition. Similar to JDM WRX STI Spec C, this model came with stiffer suspension and thicker stabilizer bar for better handling. It also has 7 twin-spokes dark gray 18 inch alloy wheels. Inside, the limited-run Special Edition STI got manual air conditioner and 4-speaker stereo instead of automatic climate control and 10-speaker premium audio on the regular WRX STI.

Cosworth Impreza STI CS400

Available for the UK market only, the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 was announced in late May 2010. Only 75 units built, the STI CS400 is powered by a 400 PS (394Hp) 2.5 liter turbocharged engine which has Cosworth engineered forged connecting rods, racing pistons, heavy duty cylinder head studs, multi-layered head gasket, and high pressure oil pump. The ECU had been remapped, and the new compressor design and wastegate actuator had been applied to the turbo. The exhaust system features larger capacity tubular manifold and bigger diameter downpipes. Clutch was also upgraded.

The Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 can be distinguished from the regular STI from its upper mesh grille with piano black finish on the top frame, modified front bumper with "Cosworth" emblem on the lower mesh grille, and lip spoiler, 18 inch Pro-Race alloy wheels in Antrachite Gray, and trunk waist spoiler.

To match its performance, the CS400 comes with Bilstein struts and Eibach springs for better quality ride, and better handling with less pitch and roll during cornering. Braking was updated by AP Racing's larger diameter ventilated front brakes with six-pot calipers.

Inside, the CS400 has Recaro leather seats with "Cosworth" label, piano black center console panel, and "Cosworth"-badged floor mats.

Facelift models (2011-)

The 2011 model year Impreza WRX STI will be offered in the 4 door Sedan bodystyle once again after a three year absence from the STI line-up since the introduction of third generation model. The new WRX STI Sedan is built as "wide body" with flared fenders, front skirts, and rear valance, while the Hatchback model also come with similar treatments. The most noticeable feature on the STI Sedan is a large rear wing, characteristic of the last generation Impreza STI Sedan. With the new front bumper, the 2011 Impreza WRX STI is more aggressive compared to 2008-2010 models. The 2.5 flat four turbocharged engine with 305 horsepower is carried over, while tweaks in suspension will improve handling. The 2011 model year STI has stiffer spring, bigger anti roll bar, and new pillow ball bushings on the front lower arms. Also, US dealers are now requiring synthetic oil for 2011 models. It will now do 0-60 in 5 seconds and the quater mile 13.7 seconds It should also be noted that, in Japan, the WRX STI models lack the Impreza name. They are officially referred to as the Subaru WRX STI 4-door and Subaru WRX STI 5-door. The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 4-door went around the nurburgring in 7:55 which is faster than the Porsche Panamera Turbo. However, it was actually the MY2011 Prototype.

Australia also received the 2011 model year Impreza WRX STI as 4 door Sedan and 5 door Hatch in the regular STI dan luxury STI spec.R. Electric sunroof, Leather seats, Navigation system, and BBS wheels are standard on the STI spec.R, while Recaro seats are optional.

Specifications

Japanese version Export version A-Line (JDM)

Turbo twin-scroll turbo single-scroll turbo single-scroll turbo

Displacement 1994 cc 2457 cc 2457 cc

Power 308 PS (227 kW; 304 hp) 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp) 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp)

RPM 6,400 6,000 6,200

Torque 43.0 kg?m (311 lb?ft) 41.5 kg?m (300 lb?ft) 35.7 kg?m (258 lb?ft)

RPM 4,400 4,000 2,800-6,000

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Jason31090

New member

Nov 30, 2010

Very nice write up. Damn 06 plastic motor mounts... $700 down the drain :cry:

MissBehaving

New member

Jan 3, 2011

I was wondering what all those special models were, and why my 05 drinks so much oil.

icudruln

New member

Jan 4, 2011

04 ftw? :d

Grinder34

Track Monkey

Feb 29, 2012

So nothing like bumping an old sticky but something worth mentioning about 07s is the restrictor pill. Taken from cobb's website:

The major change is the size of the hole in the restrictor pill located in the vacuum line connecting the compressor housing nipple to the vacuum T fitting in the boost control plumbing (see below pictures). Subaru has greatly reduced the size of the restrictor pills on the 2007 WRX and STi from the previous model years. These changes allow for a greater potential for the boost control system to over-run...in other words this is a mechanical function which can promote boost creep when the vehicle is operated with a free-flowing, catless exhaust system.

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IGOTASTi

System Operator Staff member

Feb 29, 2012

Good info bump.

HolyCrapItsFast

Drinks beer!

Feb 29, 2012

Grinder34 said:

So nothing like bumping an old sticky but something worth mentioning about 07s is the restrictor pill. Taken from cobb's website:

Source

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Fixed

Grinder34

Track Monkey

Nov 1, 2012

Can anyone update for the '12 and '13 models?

RallySoob

New member

Feb 22, 2014

dayammm i want a litchfield motor in my car. sounds awesome

IGOTASTi

System Operator Staff member

Sep 23, 2015

#10

Was searching for info on Google and found it here!!! ;)

[MENTION=652]Grinder34[/MENTION] this needs an update.

IGOTASTi

System Operator Staff member

May 13, 2016

#11

This thread needs an update. ;)

Raven32

Nov 7, 2016

#12

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the 04 STI and the 05 STI sway bars? [MENTION=9]HolyCrapItsFast[/MENTION], [MENTION=1]IGOTASTi[/MENTION] ?

Alin

On a quest of STi erudition!

Nov 7, 2016

#13

A quick google search warrants that 04 STi sway bars are 19mm and the 05 STi sway bars are 20mm.

kdw215

New member

Apr 23, 2018

#14

With regards the quoted from the above. "Asia, Oceania and European specifications

What exactly was changed to 'detune the engine' from 300/300 to 265. Is it just software or mechanical as well ? Can't seem to find a definitive answer.

With reference specifically to the 2004 STi

Alin

On a quest of STi erudition!

Apr 23, 2018

#15

kdw215 said:

With regards the quoted from the above. "Asia, Oceania and European specifications

What exactly was changed to 'detune the engine' from 300/300 to 265. Is it just software or mechanical as well ? Can't seem to find a definitive answer.

With reference specifically to the 2004 STi

Click to expand...No info in regards to how much boost they were detuned to?

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Eagleye

Tinkerer

Apr 24, 2018

#16

I can work on an update for this page if anyone is interested?

Alin

On a quest of STi erudition!

Oct 11, 2019

#17

namanjohnson101 said:

HELLO EVERYONE,

I can't find any info that states what the differences are between those years.

They're the most appealing to me.

Just curious if there is anything different with them like if they added things to it or fixed things.

Thank you if you actually help.

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First and foremost, welcome to IGOTASTI!! You're going to absolutely love it here!! What car do you drive?

Secondly, what differences are you looking for exactly?

Thirdly, which domestic market do you reside in? (USDM, JDM, EDM, AUDM)

Fourthly, I also wrote up differences between the years in regards to the engines and transmissions:

https://www.igotasti.com/vBforum/th...-of-the-Changes-Over-the-Years-(2004-Present)

U_butthurt_sti

New member

Nov 6, 2019

#18

Holy crap!! There is a lot of great info on this thread. Definitely will be coming back here!!

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GSC at Paradigm mall PJ after 1st of July 2020

2020-07-03T21:11:00.000+08:00

Wow it's hard to edit here on the blogger app eh..

Well then, let the photo do the talking then =D

4 person per lift

A bro doing a cleansing spray run around the cinema area.

Re-run movie for RM5.

Less than 10 person though.

Still a nice experience, smelling nice after the sanitization I believe. =)

PS Vita Content Manager Assistant (CMA) for Windows 10

2020-05-25T22:00:00.000+08:00

PS Vita Content Manager Assistant (CMA) doesn't work on Windows 10 installation, it always get stuck during the installation once the PS Vita is connected to the computer.

After searching far and wide on my phone and computer screens, just go look for an older version of the installer. Tested May 2020 this link works ---> https://content-manager-assistant.en.softonic.com/

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/vita/comments/2n1xnu/cant_install_cma_c_2008_thing/cm9m1kg/

The months in the Islam calendar

2017-09-22T13:05:00.000+08:00

I used to wonder, why does the big events in Islam always changes from year to year, once we had a Kongsi Raya, where the Chinese new year and hari raya aidilfitri was together...
Then later hari raya was in July later on hmmm

So a simple extraction from Wikipedia shows us the number of months is shorter than our gregorian calendar.

No	Penanggalan Islam	Lama Hari
1	Muharram	30
2	Safar	29
3	Rabiul awal	30
4	Rabiul akhir	29
5	Jumadil awal	30
6	Jumadil akhir	29
7	Rajab	30
8	Sya'ban	29
9	Ramadhan	30
10	Syawal	29
11	Dzulkaidah	30
12	Dzulhijjah	29/(30)
Total		354/(355)

So I'll just stop here =)

Happy awal muharram.

May our lives be blessed by Allah =)

Marrying more than one person in islam...

2017-07-26T19:50:00.000+08:00

"Islam encourages it! Now you can marry 4 wives!"

That's the thing that comes to mind when someone reverted to Islam right? Well if you're a guy =P

Then someone asked, "other religion didn't do this, how come Islam like that one? (in a negative way)"

hmm...that time, I don't know how to answer cos I don't have the knowledge, now with the little bit of knowledge I've gain;

Disclaimer: So I'll share some info that I've gathered, which I think is accurate...so pandai2 lah, before u wanna say anything, go check it out first okay...

Our prophet Nabi Muhammad s.a.w; definitely has more than one wives; (13 i think)
There's a reason for it, and it's not about taking advantages.

most of the mariage are done when our Prophet was above 55 years of age, EPF retirement age...
He started receiving his revelation at the age of 40 years old; so his marriages are all after that period;

I don't have the right knowledge nor did I study a lot about his history; so here goes!

some were arranged marriage. (Already happens at that time, where people just married in respect of to build a better future, right? =)
one is married so that she can revert to Islam. (I think mine was something like that? and I'm not the only one =)
one married was to take care of her family and children.
one marriage is for political reasons. (still occurring now right? even for those non-Islam countries those royal families)
one of them is to make peace between 2 places at war.
one of them was a prisoners of war.
order from Allah S.W.T.

Another fact is that; those marriage are from divorcee; where the husband has been fallen in wars or other cases...

So now you know, it's not for lust, or those "play boy" stuff...

Well, this all triggered from the spread of a whatsapp message in a group...talking about polygamy; I'll just copy and paste it after the break below...oh it's in Malay, I'm not sure about the accuracy of the texts, but look it up if you have to.

Assalamualaikum and thanks for reading, hope this helps you a little in understanding more on Islam.

#POLIGAMI.

Suatu hari, seorang suami yang memiliki seorang isteri yang setia, sabar dan sangat taat, si suami hendak mengatakan keinginannya berkahwin lagi.

Suami : "Sayang, bagaimana pendapat mu, kalau abang nikah lagi...?"
Isteri : "Tapi kenapa bang...? Adakah saya sudah tidak menarik lagi...? Adakah abang sudah bosan...?"
Suami :(lantas menjawab) "..Eh, bukan sayang,.. Kau tetap isteriku yang paling cantik, dan berbakti pada suami..Abang hanya ingin membantu sesama islam, ibadah, dan melaksanakan sunnah Rasul..."
Isteri : "Hemm... Jadi itu alasannya..?"
Suami : "Iya sayang.."
Isteri : "Baik bang, saya setuju kalau alasannya untuk membantu, ibadah sunnah rasul.. nanti saya carikan dua isteri terus bang..!"
Suami : (dengan penuh semangat, dan hati berbunga-bunga),Kamu memang istri solehah, bila abang akan dikenalkan..?"
Isteri : "Esok pagi bang, sayang bawa abang ke rumahnya..!"

Pagi harinya sang isteri menepati janjinya, dia membawa suaminya pergi ke sebuah rumah,
Setelah pintu diketuk, keluarlah seorang perempuan.

Isteri : "Kenalkan Bang, ini kak Siti, janda Usia 70 tahun.
Suami : (terkejut)... "Tapi..?!"
Isteri : "Kenapa bang,..kenapa terkejut.?! Abang kata mau menolong, ibadah sunnah Rasul...? Sudah berapa banyak kitab hadis yg abang baca.? Takkan tdk sampai pada kisah siapa saja yg dinikahi Nabi...?"
"Calon yang kedua namanya kak Ijah, janda usia 65 tahun bang..! Dari sini kita terus ke rumh kak ijah.!"
Suami : (kebingungan) : Eee...sayang...Kalau begitu, abang tak jadi amalkan sunnah Rasul yg satu ini, yang lain saja..!!"
Isteri : "Jadi bang, kalau mau nikah lagi kerana nafsu, jangan bawa-bawa sunnah Rasul segala..

Antara nama-nama isteri Rasulullah ;

Nama : Saudah binti Zum’ah r.a.
Status : janda.
Usia dinikahi : 70 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 52 thn
Keadaan : Wanita kulit hitam, janda dari sahabat nabi yang menjadi perisai Nabi saat perang. Memiliki 12 anak dari pernikahan dengan suami pertama.
Alasan menikahi : Menjaga keimanan Saudah r.a. dari ancaman & gangguan kaum musyrikin.

Nama : Ummu Salamah r.a.
Status : Janda
Usia dinikahi : 62 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 56 thn
Keadaan : Anak pembantu Nabi, seorang janda yang pandai berpidato dan mengajar.
Alasan : Perintah Allah untuk membantu dakwah Rasulullah.

Nama : Ummu Habibah r.a.
Status : Janda.
Usia dinikahi : 47 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 57 tahun.
Keadaan : Bekas isteri Ubaidillah bin Jahsyi, cerai kerana suaminya tukar agama jadi nashrani.
Alasan : Untuk Menjaga Ummu Habibah daripada murtad.

Nama : Juwairiyyah binti Al-harits r.a.
Status : Janda
Usia dinikahi : 65 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 57 tahun
Keadaan : Tawanan perang yang dinikahi oleh Rasulullah, tidak memiliki sanak saudara, dan memiliki 17 anak dari pernikahan yang pertama.
Alasan : Petunjuk Allah, memerdekakan budak, pembebasan dari tawanan perang dan menjaga ketauhidan.

Nama : Shafiyah binti Hayyi r.a.
Status : 2 kali janda.
Usia dinikahi : 53 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 58 tahun
Keadaan : Wanita muslimah dari kalangan yahudi bani nadhir, memiliki 10 anak dari pernikahan sebelumnya.
Alasan : Rasulullah menjaga keimanan shafiyyah dari boikot & ancaman orang yahudi.

Nama : Maimunah Binti al-harits r.a
Status : Janda
Usia dinikahi : 63 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 58 tahun
Keadaan : Bekas isteri Abu Ruham bin Abdul Uzza.
Alasan : Untuk menjaga dan mengembangkan dakwah di kalangan bani nadhir.

Nama : Zainab binti Khuzaimah r.a.
Status : Janda.
Usia dinikahi : 50 thn
Usia Rasulullah : 58 tahun
Keadaan : Seorang janda yang banyak memelihara anak yatim dan orang yang lemah di rumahnya. Mendapat gelar ibu para masakin.
Alasan : Petunjuk Allah untuk bersama-sama melindungi anak yatim dan orang lemah..

Jika dibandingkan dengan kebanyakan orang zaman sekarang yg amalkan sunnah poligami katanya, tapi hanya memandang gadis2 cantik dan usia muda belaka. 😑

Come what may

2016-09-25T09:45:00.001+08:00

Surah Hud, Verse 93: وَيَا قَوْمِ اعْمَلُوا عَلَىٰ مَكَانَتِكُمْ إِنِّي عَامِلٌ سَوْفَ تَعْلَمُونَ مَن يَأْتِيهِ عَذَابٌ يُخْزِيهِ وَمَنْ هُوَ كَاذِبٌ وَارْتَقِبُوا إِنِّي مَعَكُمْ رَقِيبٌ " Dan wahai kaumku, buatlah sedaya upaya kamu (untuk menentang ugama Allah yang aku sampaikan itu), sesungguhnya aku juga tetap berusaha dengan bersungguh-sungguh (untuk mengembangkannya). Kamu akan ketahui siapakah yang akan didatangi azab yang menghinakannya, dan siapa pula yang berdusta. Dan tunggulah, sesungguhnya aku juga turut menunggu bersama-sama kamu". (Melayu) via iQuran

People are like that...

2016-06-08T17:04:00.002+08:00

So today's quotes are from An-Nuur, there's already known people, who where there's benefits, they'll jump in straight away, and if the benefits lessen, they will avoid or make a fuss about it...sounds like someone you know or event's happening around you? Hint...Hudud

They say, "We believe in Allah and in the apostle, and we obey": but even after that, some of them turn away: they are not (really) Believers.

Dan (di antara orang-orang yang tidak dikehendakiNya ke jalan yang lurus ialah) mereka yang berkata: "Kami beriman kepada Allah dan kepada RasulNya serta kami taat"; kemudian sepuak dari mereka berpaling (membelakangkan perintah Allah dan Rasul) sesudah pengakuan itu, dan (kerana berpalingnya) tidaklah mereka itu menjadi orang-orang yang sebenarnya beriman.

(An-Nuur 24:47)

When they are summoned to Allah and His apostle, in order that He may judge between them, behold some of them decline (to come).

Dan (bukti berpalingnya mereka ialah) apabila mereka diajak kepada Kitab Allah dan Sunnah RasulNya supaya menjadi hakim memutuskan sesuatu di antara mereka, maka dengan serta-merta sepuak dari mereka berpaling ingkar (menolak ajakan itu jika keputusan tidak menguntungkan mereka).

(An-Nuur 24:48)

But if the right is on their side, they come to him with all submission.

Dan (sebaliknya) jika keputusan itu memberi hak kepada mereka, mereka segera datang kepadanya dengan tunduk taat (menerima hukumnya).

(An-Nuur 24:49)

Is it that there is a disease in their hearts? or do they doubt, or are they in fear, that Allah and His Messenger will deal unjustly with them? Nay, it is they themselves who do wrong.

(Mengapa mereka bersikap demikian), adakah kerana hati mereka mengandungi penyakit (kufur), atau kerana mereka ragu-ragu (terhadap kebenaran hukuman), ataupun kerana mereka takut bahawa Allah dan RasulNya akan berlaku zalim kepada mereka? (Allah dan RasulNya tidak sekali-kali akan berlaku zalim) bahkan merekalah sendiri orang-orang yang zalim (disebabkan keraguan dan kekufuran mereka).

(An-Nuur 24:50)

Well I guess, everything has been decided.

- THE END -

Rezeki

2016-06-08T16:34:00.002+08:00

I'm someone who doesn't like to take things for granted. I once purchased some stuff online, and then when I checked the bill after a few weeks, hey I wasn't billed for it! Yay free stuff! I then proceeded to notify the bank, then after a few days, only they found out their mistake, and I was able to pay it the next month...

So there you have it, once of my experiences hehe...not to brag about it or anything...but in life, if something doesn't belongs to you, you shouldn't take it.
If it's meant for you, then no matter what you do, you can't keep it away from you. Why? Because Allah.

Say: "Verily my Lord enlarges and restricts the Provision to whom He pleases, but most men understand not."

Katakanlah (wahai Muhammad): "Sesungguhnya Tuhanku memewahkan rezeki bagi sesiapa yang dikehendakiNya, dan Dia juga yang menyempitkan (bagi sesiapa yang dikehendakiNya); akan tetapi kebanyakan manusia tidak mengetahui (hakikat itu).
(Saba' 34:36)

A song, a story, and the truth behind

2015-11-24T16:35:00.003+08:00

Hear this 90s hit - The Way, by FastBall on the radio today, and saw an article about this being a one hit wonder, leads to this story behind the actual song, and how it lead to this song to be composed...

If you recalled the lyrics, it was about a couple have left without noticed, and found a place that they can be in for a long time...

But the song was composed based on a true story, about a missing couple, and how their story ended tragically, but it was immortalized in this song, by the composer, in another happier manner.

Have a read at the following pages:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/news-gallery-23-best-one-hit-wonders-of-all-time-page-21.html

More details about the full story can be found here:
http://www.signature-reads.com/2014/04/memoir-in-a-melody-the-tragic-disappearance-behind-fastballs-the-way/

Happy new Islamic new year!

2015-10-13T23:48:00.001+08:00

Its the new year for Muslims around the universe =D
So I'll share something with you guys and gals

Happy new year,I'm still having trouble remembering the term of Islamic new year,but it represents our prophet's migration to Mecca (correction: from mecca to madinah), where Islam is home,where the haji pilgrimage is held,and the location of the kabah,the square thingy that people walks around it?

That's the holy land,where it's started in the Quran,if you're a Muslim and able,you've gotta visit this place,where it all started.

Also,when we pray,we Muslims,face the directions of the kabah,that's why,in certain places,like in hotels,you'll see one green arrow pointing to somewhere =)

So,its the new year,in Malaysia,native Malays are Muslims,most rulers are Muslims if not all,I just that those who has done wrong,stand up and face the judgement on this world, if you're able to commit to something,why won't you admit to it? Well,for me,if one is innocent or guilty,only Allah knows,and Allah knows and sees all the actions where we human do not.

Also,Allah grants rezeki (Google says its fortune in English),so those rezeki are granted for each and every being on this world, mainly I would like to say,the fact that we are still alive,or living a long live,its not the sake of living, a rezeki,also a chance for us to repent, and to undo what we've done, if its can't be undo,then we must try our best to do more good deeds to the people around us, forgiveness is a great gift to start,and do not take what's not yours...

Hope this message teaches you something as this is what I felt,and I feel that sharing this is a nice way to start a new Islamic year =)

Selamat awal muharam =)

P.s. go read the qurans translation,it's available on the internet,and its like the shortest book with consist information from Allah, my best friend and wife told me,start from the back,and its not a bad idea, start there and work your way to the front...you'll gain a lot of things,if you just think about it...

The end 2347 23 Oct 2015

Apa yang boleh diambil atau makan oleh Muslim

2015-08-31T20:40:00.001+08:00

Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 188: وَلَا تَأْكُلُوا أَمْوَالَكُم بَيْنَكُم بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتُدْلُوا بِهَا إِلَى الْحُكَّامِ لِتَأْكُلُوا فَرِيقًا مِّنْ أَمْوَالِ النَّاسِ بِالْإِثْمِ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ Dan janganlah kamu makan (atau mengambil) harta (orang-orang lain) di antara kamu dengan jalan yang salah, dan jangan pula kamu menghulurkan harta kamu (memberi rasuah) kepada hakim-hakim kerana hendak memakan (atau mengambil) sebahagian dari harta manusia dengan (berbuat) dosa, padahal kamu mengetahui (salahnya). (Melayu) via iQuran

Being good to your parents in Islam

2015-08-21T20:00:00.000+08:00

Today’s sermon in Islam is about being good to your parents.

Muslims have this thing called the rewards/deeds, (pahala in Malay), to keep it short, you have to be nice to them as how it was quoted in the Quran, the best book to follow in my opinion. (In history, it’s the latest version after the bible too, like the latest version of firmware for humans to follow =)

In Islam, people have to collect Pahala, so that when we die, those pahala collected, will be used judged if we’ve done enough good deeds in life.

Children, are a gift, if you choose to have them, you have to take care of them, teach them well, why? Because when we die, we won’t have any Pahala anymore, but every good deeds they do, will be passed on to the parents as well.

So one have to be sabar when having a child, to have a pahala bank that is generated even after our death, we have to teach our children well, so we have to be patient with one another.

Take care of your parents if there are still here, take care of your husband and wife, be patient, so that one day, you can become a good parent to your child =)

So @william and @christina, please forgive me for anything that I’ve done wrong in the past and I love you both, even I don’t say it out =D

@Sufiza: tolong translatekan this to malay for me so that we can share it to more people =)

Dgn apa yg berlaku di malaysia...hanyalah boleh harap pada Quran..

2015-08-01T11:03:00.001+08:00

Surah An-Nisa, Verse 32:
وَلَا تَتَمَنَّوْا مَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ بِهِ بَعْضَكُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ لِّلرِّجَالِ نَصِيبٌ مِّمَّا اكْتَسَبُوا وَلِلنِّسَاءِ نَصِيبٌ مِّمَّا اكْتَسَبْنَ وَاسْأَلُوا اللَّهَ مِن فَضْلِهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ عَلِيمًا

Dan janganlah kamu terlalu mengharapkan (ingin mendapat) limpah kurnia yang Allah telah berikan kepada sebahagian dari kamu (untuk menjadikan mereka) melebihi sebahagian yang lain (tentang harta benda, ilmu pengetahuan atau pangkat kebesaran). (Kerana telah tetap) orang-orang lelaki ada bahagian dari apa yang mereka usahakan, dan orang-orang perempuan pula ada bahagian dari apa yang mereka usahakan; (maka berusahalah kamu) dan pohonkanlah kepada Allah akan limpah kurnianya. Sesungguhnya Allah sentiasa Mengetahui akan tiap-tiap sesuatu.
(Melayu)

via iQuran

Something about Jesus,the son of mary

2015-07-13T06:21:00.000+08:00

http://quran.com/05
Read this,the book that hasn't been changed for many years
Try it from verse 50 onwards if it's too much

Halal food quoted and explained...

2015-07-02T12:08:00.001+08:00

Why in Islam, can't do this and that, so many questions, but most of them can be answered in similar ways like below:

Why cannot eat pork? Now that food treatment are so advanced...no more problem right?

In the simplest answer,it's in the Quran,its haram...

An example,if you follow the speed limit in Malaysia,say going ar maximum of 110kph,you'll reached you destination,but if you go faster than that,its against the law.

Doing things beyond the law is awesome! You'll get there faster,and the joy of reaching there will be nice as well..law are there for a reason

So it's up to you to follow it,in this world,there's the executor of laws,in Islam,you'll meet your judgement when your life ends...so, if you don't get caught today,you might one day...

So that applies to all the haram things we have ya...

update: 6jul2015:

Surat Al-Mā'idah (The Table Spread) - سورة المائدة

5:3

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Sahih International

Prohibited to you are dead animals, blood, the flesh of swine, and that which has been dedicated to other than Allah , and [those animals] killed by strangling or by a violent blow or by a head-long fall or by the goring of horns, and those from which a wild animal has eaten, except what you [are able to] slaughter [before its death], and those which are sacrificed on stone altars, and [prohibited is] that you seek decision through divining arrows. That is grave disobedience. This day those who disbelieve have despaired of [defeating] your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me. This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion. But whoever is forced by severe hunger with no inclination to sin - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

Malay

Diharamkan kepada kamu (memakan) bangkai (binatang yang tidak disembelih), dan darah (yang keluar mengalir), dan daging babi (termasuk semuanya), dan binatang-binatang yang disembelih kerana yang lain dari Allah, dan yang mati tercekik, dan yang mati dipukul, dan yang mati jatuh dari tempat yang tinggi, dan yang mati ditanduk, dan yang mati dimakan binatang buas, kecuali yang sempat kamu sembelih (sebelum habis nyawanya), dan yang disembelih atas nama berhala; dan (diharamkan juga) kamu merenung nasib dengan undi batang-batang anak panah. Yang demikian itu adalah perbuatan fasik. Pada hari ini, orang-orang kafir telah putus asa (daripada memesongkan kamu) dari ugama kamu (setelah mereka melihat perkembangan Islam dan umatnya). Sebab itu janganlah kamu takut dan gentar kepada mereka, sebaliknya hendaklah kamu takut dan gentar kepadaKu. Pada hari ini, Aku telah sempurnakan bagi kamu ugama kamu, dan Aku telah cukupkan nikmatKu kepada kamu, dan Aku telah redakan Islam itu menjadi ugama untuk kamu. Maka sesiapa yang terpaksa kerana kelaparan (memakan benda-benda yang diharamkan) sedang ia tidak cenderung hendak melakukan dosa (maka bolehlah ia memakannya), kerana sesungguhnya Allah maha Pengampun, lagi Maha Mengasihani.

Changing names for mualaf

2015-06-29T21:29:00.001+08:00

Hello,I'm a reverted Muslim,second year student here...my name?its the same as the name which my parents has given to me.
We Muslims did asked me what's my name,I said

I'm Kevin,I didn't change my name,most of them say,it doesn't matter,as long as you practices the way of Islam,everything will be good.

But there are some that says you have to change your name,to me,Allah knows best,Allah knows everything,we do our best to please Allah...as for my name,its my identity that is used on this world.

Well,what I'm trying to say here is,your name doesn't shows the image of Islam,its how you practices it that makes a different =)

Challenges by a reverted Muslim:1 solat

2014-02-11T22:29:00.001+08:00

I've reverted to Islam for about two months now [11 feb 2014]

Here are the challenges I've faced...

-praying steps: memorizing it-basically there are just 2 steps to it, repeating it over d course of the solat, I've seek guidance in books, but the best way to get it done is to break it into two parts instead of counting it from the first until the forth step.

#Hopefully,more to come ya...29jun2015

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2010-07-22T14:31:00.001+08:00

yee haw!

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2010-07-22T14:31:00.000+08:00

Whoopsi

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2010-07-22T14:30:00.000+08:00

I did that! =D

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2010-07-14T13:25:00.000+08:00

Just trying to blog a video...I want one of these =D

kevinpunya site

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People are like that...

Rezeki

A song, a story, and the truth behind

Happy new Islamic new year!

Apa yang boleh diambil atau makan oleh Muslim

Being good to your parents in Islam

Dgn apa yg berlaku di malaysia...hanyalah boleh harap pada Quran..

Something about Jesus,the son of mary

Halal food quoted and explained...

Surat Al-Mā'idah (The Table Spread) - سورة المائدة

Changing names for mualaf

Challenges by a reverted Muslim:1 solat

rx8 qsteer slowmo drift

choroq hybrid Murcielago crash in slowmo

takara tomy diftt package light evo [money shot=]

4WD Drift SUBARU Impreza WRX STI S204 / 雪道仕様の足回りで ドリフトテスト

4WD Drift SUBARU Impreza WRX STI S204 / 雪道仕様の足回りでドリフトテスト