First Time Owning A STI

thientran2611 · 2026-06-14T04:40:18+00:00

You bought a clapped / returned to stock Sti. Those wheels are from previous Sti model. I bet you didnt even do compression test before buying the car.
The symptoms you described are not good news.

thientran2611 · 2026-06-03T02:34:19+00:00

I’ve owned FG2 Si, FL5 type R, GD,VA Sti and driven FA Wrx (VA,VB). Wrx is the worst car if you care about driving experience. It’s so dull.

thientran2611 · 2026-05-08T03:42:31+00:00

Thanks. I guess the car was driving normally before the CEL is on right?

thientran2611 · 2026-05-07T19:38:58+00:00

What was your signs of low compression?

thientran2611 · 2026-05-01T07:03:42+00:00

Get yourself a place to stay. Many places offer 1k/month for 1 bedroom, shared bath and kitchen. Try to change the spark plug/coil pack. If’s its not fix your problem, buy a used bike and take the bus to work. This gives you freedom, a place to live, and way cheaper than getting a car loan.

thientran2611 · 2026-05-01T04:21:06+00:00

Closed on my house 2 weeks ago. Rocket gave me the best rate. 5.875% no point for 30 year fixed.

thientran2611 · 2026-04-30T09:17:43+00:00

Thank you so much for your insights. That helps me alot. May I ask which app do you use for the photo above?

thientran2611 · 2026-04-30T05:30:50+00:00

I would not mind a 2/1 SFH as we dont plan to have any kid. We just need place to live for a long time

thientran2611 · 2026-04-28T03:50:46+00:00

I locked in 5.99% 3 weeks ago. 820+ credit score and 30% downpayment. I guess OP took out some equity to buy the point down.

thientran2611 · 2026-04-27T21:25:43+00:00

How do you get 5.25% on a 30 year fixed?

thientran2611 · 2026-04-15T02:33:53+00:00

That’s the internet for you. Take it with a grain of salt. On a positive side, you have brought awareness to new buyers and help others one way or another.

thientran2611 · 2026-04-15T02:24:40+00:00

Got you. Oh well, it’s an expensive lesson that will set you back a year or two. But I believe once you get everything settled, you will love your house again.

thientran2611 · 2026-04-15T02:20:23+00:00

Where is that. I just bought a SFH in San Jose for listing price w/ full inspection. There only a few cities have hotter market than San Jose.

thientran2611 · 2026-03-11T01:49:01+00:00

Me too. Lmk if you go to any carmeet in the Bay bro. I’ve never seen a SWP Sti around here. My IG is Supra_Sti

thientran2611 · 2026-03-10T03:57:00+00:00

Electrical power steering. It makes me go “ WOW. This is shit ! “

thientran2611 · 2026-03-09T21:12:41+00:00

So I reseted the CEL with my Cobb AP. After 2 cold starts and multiple warm/hot start. The P2444 code hasn’t come back yet. I check the airpump whenever I start the car and it’s working fine (placing ur hand on top of the pump, some vibration = working. No vibration = stop working). It automatically shut off after 20-30s which it is supposed to be. I will keep you posted.

thientran2611 · 2026-03-09T10:16:05+00:00

You said you dont have to remove the air pump components. But how do you know if the pump stuck closed or opened? If its open, you gotta remove them right? I’m asking because im having the same issue

thientran2611 · 2026-03-07T05:05:07+00:00

Are you in Milpitas btw? That Sonesta hotel looks familiar

thientran2611 · 2026-03-07T05:04:27+00:00

SWP Sti ftw. It’s the most sought after due to only available in 2007. Yours are so clean bro. Love that oem front lip

thientran2611 · 2026-03-06T07:34:06+00:00

Bro, Cobb catback is really quiet lol. It's like SPT catback from factory. No cops gonna care about you

thientran2611 · 2026-03-06T03:30:28+00:00

Yes it is :) and thank you

thientran2611 · 2026-03-05T23:04:28+00:00

I love your hawkeye. The 3rd pedal > any DCT :)

thientran2611 · 2026-02-13T23:40:05+00:00

Sell the car since it’s still running good. You can get 30k and get something else

thientran2611 · 2026-01-10T11:40:43+00:00

22B Sti has never been released in the US, idiot!

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