Gumball 3000 Impreza STi now in civilian hands
Dave Senders of Boulder, CO is one lucky dude. Through a joint promotion run by Hot Import Nights and DC Shoes, Dave has been crowned the winner of the blue-and-orange DC Shoes Subaru Impreza WRX STi that was driven in the Gumball 3000 rally by pro skater Rob Dyrdek.
The custom Impreza is valued at $65,000 and is outfitted with (among other things) a JDM Impreza STi Spec C body kit and the camo wrap and graphics from the Gumball. Inside, a full suite of A/V upgrades is ready to entertain driver and passengers alike, while a 425-horsepower boxer that 's good for 180 miles per hour resides underhood. The full list of mods can be found after the jump, but the highlights of the engine work are the Crawford Performance S2 motor and CP32 turbo kit.
In addition to the car, Dave gets VIP status for every Hot Import Nights event. As if rolling up to one in a 425-horse Impreza wouldn't have gotten him the swank treatment already. Color us blue (and orange) with envy.
(Press release, car specs after the jump)
[Source: Hot Import Nights]
PRESS RELEASE:
Rally Car Enthusiast Wins Pro Subaru Rally Car from DC Shoes and Hot Import Nights
Dave Senders of Boulder, Colorado wins pro-skateboarder Rob Dyrdek's Gumball 3000 Subaru WRX STi from DC Shoes, in addition to VIP package from Hot Import Nights
IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec. 13, 2006 DC Shoes and Action Pursuit Group, producers of Hot Import Nights (HIN) and HINCity, gave one car enthusiast the ultimate "drive all day party all night" prize package. Dave Senders won DC Shoes' custom Gumball 3000 Subaru WRX STi, which was driven by pro-skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in the infamous European race. In addition, Senders won VIP treatment for the ultimate party scene at all 2007 HIN shows.
Senders is now the proud owner of the $65,000 DC Shoes Subaru STi, a street/daily-driver version of their competition rally cars that features unique camouflage graphics wrapped with custom DC Shoes logos, an on-board GPS, TV screens, DVD players, custom iPod cradles and built-in coolers in the dash. A stock Subaru WRX STi puts out 300hp; Senders' new DC Shoes Subaru now puts out 425 hp and has reached speeds of 180 mph.
In addition to the vehicle, Senders won free admission for himself and a guest to every HIN event and pre and after-party, backstage passes and VIP access to every HIN concert, plus the opportunity to be a guest judge in the Queen of the Scene search for Miss HIN 2008 as part of his VIP package from HIN.
"It was an excellent opportunity for us to partner with HIN in this STi giveaway," said Ken Block, DC Shoes, Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder. "This car has such a unique history with its modifications and participation in the Gumball rally, that we were happy when the car was won by someone who truly appreciates it."
The DC Shoes Gumball 3000 Subaru WRX STi was featured at seven different HIN shows and on HINCity at http://www.hincity.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Nickname: GUMBALL SUBARU
Car: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Type: Race
Interior:
Interior Additions
• First Aid Kit
• Window Tint
• Electrical Power: 750-watt power inverter with three 110V outlets, three additional 12V outlets
• Fire Extinguisher: one in passenger footwell and one in the trunk
• Maplight: for co-driver
Exterior:
Body
• STi Spec C Body Kit: Japanese market front and rear bumpers
• Radiator Screen
• STi Rear Differential Guard
• Full Size Spare Tire Mount: trunk
• Tow strap
• Camouflage Wrap graphics
Engine
• 2.5 liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder
• Crawford Performance: S2 Motor and CP32 Turbo Kit
• Engine Tuning/ECU Programming: I-Speed USA
• Power Output:
o 426 HP at 5700 RPMS (stock STi = 300HP)
o 421 TQ at 4600 RPMS (stock STi = 300 ft lb tq)
o (100% 91 Octane @ 18psi)
• STi shortblock with forged pistons and STi crankshaft
• APS Cold Air Intake
• ECUTEC ECU
• APS Exhaust: 3-inch turbo back exhaust
• Samco Intake Hose
• APS Front Mount Intercooler
• Walbro high volume Fuel Pump
Gearbox
• Six-speed with DCCD (driver-controlled center differential)
• STi Engine and Gearbox Mounts
• STi Short Throw Shifter
• STi Clutch
Suspension
• STi Bushing Kit
• STi Trailing Link Kit
• STi Lateral Link Kit
• STi Strut Bar Kit
• STi Strut Top Mounts
• SYMS Dampers - adjustable coilovers
• Cusco Sway Bar Kit - 22mm
Wheels / Tires
• Speedline 2120 Wheels: 8 X 18 Tarmac Rally Wheel
• Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Tires: 225/40 ZR18
Brakes
• SYMS Brake Line Kit
• Ferodo DS3000 Brake Pads
In Car Electronics:
Audio / Video / Sat Nav
• Navigation System: Alpine NVE N099P Processor with IVA-300R/RB Interactive Touch Panel Monitor
• IPOD Docking Station: DLO Transpod docks and charges iPod, Monster Audio Xfer Cables
• Radio for Inter-Car communication: Kenwood
• Speakers: MB Quart 5 ¼ Components, 8 inch subwoofer
• Amp: Alpine 5-channel
Interior Additions
• First Aid Kit
• Window Tint
• Electrical Power: 750-watt power inverter with three 110V outlets, three additional 12V outlets
• Fire Extinguisher: one in passenger footwell and one in the trunk
• Maplight: for co-driver
Sponsors:
DC Shoes
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
sr20de 10:55AM (12/14/2006)
Now he can be the laughing stock of his town. What an ugly car. He'll feel at home at Hot Ricer Nights!
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SRT-8 10:58AM (12/14/2006)
he might have 425 horses under the hood, but with a dude like him with no experience he might end up getting 425 tickets a year or more...
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JH 11:03AM (12/14/2006)
SRT-8, I don't think the press release specified this guy's driving experiance.
and, sr20de, remind me not to move to your town if winning a free 400+ hp racecar qualifies you as a laughing stock.
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Ian B. 4:49PM (12/14/2006)
So does the car have two sets of "Interior Additions" ?
I drive a stock (for now) STi. I'm with the AB guys, jealous as ever. That thing must rip, find some twisties and go!!
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subiedoobie 11:53AM (12/14/2006)
Nothing a paint job and powdercoat of the rims wouldn't fix at pretty low cost for a sweet ride.
And, I fail to see how driving experience equates to less tickets. If you speed by police trap, you get ticket. Now, I do see where it could help keep the car on the road and not smashing into embankments, other cars, pedestrians, etc.
Add to the paint job a performance/rally driving school entry fee, to maximize enjoyment and safety.
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grayrexwagon 12:05PM (12/14/2006)
I would assume that "Camouflage Wrap graphics" indicates that it is not actually a paint job, but a vinyl sticker job. He's probably already peeled it off by now. I know I would!
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SRT-8 12:30PM (12/14/2006)
HEY JH* A CAR WITH THAT KIND OF HORSE AND LOW WEIGHT AND AWD IF YOU ARE NOT A RACE CAR DRIVER BUT INSTEAD JUST A DUDE WHO WINS IT I WOULD QUALIFY THEM AS "NOT FIT TO DRIVE IT" BUT AT THE END OF THE STORY THAT IS JUST MY SIDE OF THE STORY...
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JC 4:14PM (12/18/2006)
You guys are all foolish who criticize him. He's a mutual friend of mine and we'll all racers, drivers and enthusiasts. Anyone would enjoy that car, new paint or not for the minimal fee of taxes and licensing and a simple ballot box insertion. Quite being jealous, judgmental and self centered and give the guy some congratulations. If not, get off your ass, get a real job and buy your own.
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Alex K 2:11PM (12/14/2006)
SRT-8 - So what you are saying is that rather than speeding tickets, as you first asserted, this guy will end up in the trees sooner rather than later. Am I right?
I'm jealous of the car, not jealous of the taxes, insurance and other costs he'll have to cover. My Impreza has 72hp at the wheels and is good for about 90mph (downhill with a tailwind!), so ugly or no, I'm jealous! Peeling off that much vynil would be a royal PIA!
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Professor Porsche 2:37PM (12/14/2006)
Ugly at any speed
Cheapskate Subaru should be given the Honorary Ford Edsel (or Pontiac Aztec for you GM lovers) award.
How much would it have cost them to pay a few bucks per car extra to have them designed BEAUTIFULLY for a change by some big-ass italian design studio?
Very little.
But maybe they spend EXTRA $ to make these POS look far uglier than they are!
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judd 2:33PM (12/14/2006)
haha #1 - Your sign on is sr20de and you call him a ricer. I think you are just jealous because your Nissan doesn't even have an sr20det. You only have an sr20de - haha!
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Kenneth 3:04AM (12/17/2006)
Professor Porsche - Subaru appeals to a small niche market ( especially the Impreza ). Im sure they would like to sell millions of cars, one to every mother father and child out there. I for one, am glad that they are sticking to what their roots are as much as possible. Besides they have the Legacy and other vehicles to sell. The Impreza is not an ugly car - at first glance it might be, but it grows on you pretty easily.
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Professor Troll 3:21PM (12/14/2006)
"But maybe they spend EXTRA $ to make these POS look far uglier than they are! "
Oh come on! You post a comment and not even tell us more about your James Bond BMW 7 series?? Did you crash it or something?
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tr 3:22PM (12/14/2006)
some of you guys are arguing over whether the guy who won the car has 'driving experience'??? you do realize that this car was driven in the Gumball by Rob Dyrdek (a skateboarder) with Big Black (his x-large body guard), you know, of "Rob and Big" fame? we're not talking Sebastien Loeb and Daniel Elena here...Rob and Big drove it. i think this kid will have no problem driving this car.
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ScottyC 3:40PM (12/14/2006)
I wanna know how Big was able to fit into that car.
415lb man + STi = cramped interior
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ljcabrera 5:19PM (12/14/2006)
$65k value? He'll be paying almost the price of a brand new unmolested STi in taxes.
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maximus 5:23PM (12/14/2006)
SOme kid in the chicago area was pulled over doing 144 in a 55 in a stock version...SWEET!
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Fabulo 9:13PM (12/14/2006)
mmm... I'd take the free car and you can laugh at me. I'd still have a free car and you have nothing.
On the flip side, that'll kick your into a higher tax bracket, and if you plan to drive it, those don't come cheap with ownership (insurance, gas, tires ...)
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sr20de 10:28PM (12/14/2006)
#3: You wouldn't want to live in my town, it's full of rednecks that laugh at any import.
#8: I have a car with an SR20DET in it. Ha. Ha. Ha.
I actually think it would be great to win a car. Doesn't matter what car because it can always be sold or parted out.
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spoolinimpreza 9:47PM (12/20/2006)
dude are you kidding me,this car is by no means ugly, and if you think it is wtf are u driving...ur mommys station wagon, and as far as taxes and insurance goes, sell your house if your a real enthusiast all you need is a car....so i give mad props to the dude who has this car because id take it anyday over your moms station wagon.
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