I'm just wondering what people thinkRight now the base STI is $8500 above the base WRX.I know you get 40 more hp, bigger brakes, the DCCD and I-Drive, and the wing (what can I say, I love the wing!)What else do you get? Do you guys think it's worth it?Mostly an opinion question, but throw in whatever back up you think is good.
If it's what you want and it's worth it to you, then yesIf you're going to upgrade the WRX to match the STi, then yesIt's cheaperIf you're just driving it to and from work, then noWhat do you get with the STi that you don't on the base? 4 wheel Brembo brakes Lighter roof Recaro seats DCCD Aero package 17/18 BBS wheels larger turbo larger intercooler Intercooler water sprayer lightweight aluminum lower control arms (WRX are stamped steel) slightly lower and stiffer inverted strut suspension 6 speed manual
Rigid Wrap is plaster-infused gauzeYou can buy it at the art supply store or at a medical supply storeThe latter is cheaperIt comes on a roll so you can cut off small chunksWet each piece and apply it to your sculptureThe first layer may be the most difficultI would wrap the plaster gauze around the structure so the gauze overlaps gauzeIt may not stick to the aluminum but it will stick to itselfStart at the bottom and let it dry, then add another layerAs mentioned, adding too much may compromise the structure so work slowly and allow time to dry between layers.
You have to make it thick, the aluminum IS weak materialor use harder raw material.
