um... wow...
did you win the lotto or something??

can i have some of that money??

dude, six pots is MASSIVE overkill for a car that only has 206kw at the fly...

no i didnt win the lottery =P i wish i did then i'd just bloody sneak import a s402 in =P

i did alot of research in the last few days re: this

if u guys dont mind can refer to another thread here
http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.p … amp;t=6336

i think the biggest issue i have is that the BBS STi rims wont fit directly and i am still dubious about fitting 235 treads on re: clearance..

i am also researching some performance mods, am currently awaiting AVO's reply and also seeing Viks mechanic too...

extra pots just adds fade resistance...

edit: i do understand that they can also accomodate a larger pad area, and thus, more braking surface...

but, asif he'll need more than 4 pots...

i don't know of anyone who could or would call brembos inadequate

well i just got back to melb from syd lol.

i think no one seems to know if the bbs sti rims are 5x114.3 or 5x100, i can get replica ones apparently that are 5x100 but i dont see WHY the s402 would run 5x114 considering its based on the legacy GT mostly?

japanparts: s402 rims, says they are 5x100, doesnt mention anything about whether its 235 or 225, i know the s402 runs on 235, i dont think theere will be an issue with the rear guards, ifs more the font guards at full lock...

its the front fenders that i am worried about, everywhere i read review about s402 says they have specially flared fenders/guards....  and the ACTUAL real ones cant be ordered without a VIN..

i'm so confused lol !!

Ash: if i do end up switching sure =P u got first dibs if i'm selling haha

You can get the genuine article rims from STi Japan through Import monster - When I can afford it, I'll be getting a set of genuine S401 18" rims this way. About 1100 each rim, which makes a very expensive set, but they aren't ADM sti rims, and they fit brembos...
I would think they will only be 19x8.5, possibly even 19x8. There should be no issues fitting 225's to 8 inch wide rims, although they do look a bit strange.
Curiousity, what do the tuned by sti's have as standard tyre size? 225 or 235?

XoN: the 5x114.3 started at the release of the 06 sti's, so there is every possibility that the rims may be the updated stud pattern.

You could always get the gaurds flared by a crash shop, would be a lot easier than sourcing the genuine article, as its not only the VIN number you need, its also the certificate of registration showing you are the registered owner of the vehicle... I tried to get some genuine 401 parts last month...they said no

Rear wiper assembly could be sourced through import monster or japan parts, and probably a few other places, but this should not be too hard. Making it work however, will require an auto elecy, as getting the loom and control gear for this could be expensive.

Brembos - If you can afford them, do it. Be aware, the standard tuned by sti rims may not fit over them. I don't know for sure, but it wouldn't suprise me. Might be worth checking this out.

Other than this, we cant forget the change of paint colour! WR Blue for the win!

If I remember, I'll check my listings of parts for the sti legacy's and put up a listing of all the changes between the go fast legacy and the 402 legacy. (EDIT: these will have descriptions and US STi part numbers as well)

Hope this info helps.

Cheers,
Ben