2008 Lightning Red Subaru Impreza WRX STI

[Ben Fried]

My new toy ;). Enjoy!

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[EOSBoy]

Ugh...Siq ride my friend...
I do wonder why Subie went hatchback...Nonetheless, I'd totally get one!

[Ben Fried]

Ugh...Siq ride my friend...
I do wonder why Subie went hatchback...Nonetheless, I'd totally get one!

Thanks!

I had a 2004 STI and a 2005 STI a while ago, but I actually like that they went hatch in 08 ;). It seems to get less attention from the cops, people don't know what it is, and you can throw a bunch of crap in it if you ever need the utility. Not to mention it's a LOT more comfortable and quiet inside than the old one with the same performance. Works for me!

[FociBC]

Nice ride.. They changed over to a hatch for increased performance in WRC. The limitations of the sedan design prompted a change.

[cccc]

Beautiful car. I'm envious.

[tiarehi]

Thanks!

I had a 2004 STI and a 2005 STI a while ago, but I actually like that they went hatch in 08 ;). It seems to get less attention from the cops, people don't know what it is, and you can throw a bunch of crap in it if you ever need the utility. Not to mention it's a LOT more comfortable and quiet inside than the old one with the same performance. Works for me!

I second that :D, welcome to GR world!

[Jamie Holladay]

Nice set. I really like the perspective in the first one.

[PhotosGuy]

Nice work!

[Ben Fried]

Thanks everyone ;).

[morepower4me]

Great shots. Looks like they could have come out of a mag or Subie brochure!

Did you do anything special for the lighting or just good timing/good angles on the sun?

[Ben Fried]

Nothing special for the lighting, I just had to sit around twiddling my thumbs for about a half hour for the sun to set right. At that point I had about 10 minutes to take the pictures before the light ran out ;).

[ahhhlawn]

great shots... #1,#5 are my favs

[Orlandoech]

Expensive toy, Pic #2 is my fav.

[romasas]

yes , +10 wery nice :)

[Next_Level]

very nice shots... #3,#4 are my favs

[Showsol2211]

I wish i had this car right now. AWD ftw!

Great shots!

[BTR_FTW]

awesome set of shots there, looks like a magazine shoot.

what lenses did you use for those?

[ScottDeeley]

Those pics are.. amazing!

[iceman1]

Great photos. Congrats on the new purchase.

[bnoland]

Bad ass car! Some cops do know and just choose to leave it alone ;)

[Padrino]

I do wonder why Subie went hatchback...

I suppose they are trying to push European sales... Beatiful pics of a beautiful car, the color scheme works fantastic. Congrats!

[IMARLOW]

I like the way these have been done very nice indeed.
Certainly a very neat looking car, woudl love to have a play in one of these soemtime.
Enjoy!!

[pennies_hatchie]

Nice ride. Loving #3

[JChangy510]

Dont like the subie hatches much although they're growing on me

Great pictures though!

[Stike]

Great shots. great higlights in #1. Suby FTW!

[GenevieveD]

very nice!

Rims need centercaps though.

[-gilly-]

Beautiful car, great shots!

[Seven Ocean]

Nice shots, #5 is my fave.

[fly9]

Cleannnnn

[Brennan.M]

very nice work. I love the color

[C.S.I.]

I gotta say I HATED this car and LAUGHED out LOUD when I first saw it in the mags last year. Now I WANT one! LoL.....the look grew on me. I actually want to trade my 08 350z in on one (but wife wont let me)......will it go in the snow, or do you need snow tires for that? Nice pice btw!

[Ben Fried]

awesome set of shots there, looks like a magazine shoot.

what lenses did you use for those?

Thanks. I used the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8. It's one of my favorite lenses. Almost as crisp as my 70-200L but much more compact and light...and cheap considering it comes with IS! :D

I gotta say I HATED this car and LAUGHED out LOUD when I first saw it in the mags last year. Now I WANT one! LoL.....the look grew on me. I actually want to trade my 08 350z in on one (but wife wont let me)......will it go in the snow, or do you need snow tires for that? Nice pice btw!

I thought it was ugly too...I know how you feel! It can go in the snow with the stock tires, but if you REALLY want to have fun in the snow, snow tires are the way to go ;).

[Photo-by-Leal]

Very nice series!
Do you have any pics from the engine or inside?


angel m. leal jr.

[David83]

great shots, ive always had a soft spot for WRXs . just cant bring myself to get one:cry:

[MKphoto]

Wow, that's sexy.

[I Like It Sideways]

I'm so glad the STi is offered in Red now. Great choice by Subaru.

Love the car. Nice shots. Patience paid off for the lighting!

[Pana]

holy crap ben fried.......hahah every person that asks how do I learn more about photography I give them your guide.

Sweet ride....

[Cole_Schmitt]

Great shots, Ben. But why did you switch to the hatch :p I love the look of the 05's.

[maryamali]

too cool i am sooo impressed

[Dittoz7]

Their Kinda Ugly, But Their Sounds Could Make Anyone Fall In Love.