As an underrated build, this Subi has a special place in our hearts, and we want to shed some light on this immaculate build. Though Richie was known for his prior Voltex Mitsubishi Evo build, he has had the WRX for three years now. After a long run with Evo, he left the car game for almost seven years. Once he got the itch to get back into the game, he found that the Evo 9 prices had increased substantially. When he came across the original owner of the WRX trading it in, he felt it was destiny. Richie admitted that he has always loved the WRXs since they first arrived in the USA with the Mitsubishi Evo.
Currently, the engine is the original EJ205 with a Cobb intake, Turbo XS front mount Intercooler, Invidia down-pipe, and an HKS exhaust. The car sits on BC coilovers, featuring JDM headlights and grill, with a Greddy front lip, Voltex side skirts, rear diffuser, and wing. Richie shaved the side fender markers and antenna and painted the car with BMW’s incomparable Atlantis Blue. The interior was redone with black alcantara suede, classic Sparco seats with Yashio Factory harnesses, and a Drift Shop max leather steering wheel with Works bell hub. External STI Brembo brakes with power slot rotors, were put on the vehicle with a pop of color from the racing raspberry powder coat.
Richie’s favorite modification on the car is the reputable Work Meister S1 3 piece wheels, since they’re the exact color and style as those that his dad previously had on his 350Z. For the future of this WRX, Ritchie intends on finishing up the engine bay. Though the engine already has a new turbo and full fuel kit, he can’t wait to get started on the next chapter of this journey.
Be sure to check out this beautiful Subaru WRX in person at TunerEvo’s “The Setup” next month in Orlando, Florida, on April 22, 2023.
