Subiesport Magazine - August/September 2008 - (Page 54)

BETTERING THE BREED CRAWFORD/I-SPEED 2008 STI Powertrain Drivetrain 2.5-liter, Turbocharged EJ257 Exedy Triple Carbon race clutch, Subaru OEM 6-speed transmission. Brembo Gran Turismo fronts, Brembo Gran Turismo rears. Crawford Performance Billet SR6 2.70L Race Motor, Crawford Performance Time Attack Heads, Crawford Performance tumbler deletes, Subaru STI Cams (intake and exhaust). Crawford Performance CP35R Turbo Kit, Crawford Performance “BIG” FMIC, Crawford Performance CAI, Crawford Performance 800cc injectors, Crawford Performance air/oil separator, Crawford Performance race exhaust. EcuTek tuned by I-Speed. TEIN Super Racing Coilovers, TEIN Super Racing Springs, Crawford Performance rear lateral links. Crawford Performance carbon hood, Crawford Performance carbon rear spoiler, Crawford Performance carbon front splitter, Crawford Performance canards. Crawford Performance chromoly 6-point cage, RECARO Proﬁ SPA carbon/kevlar seats. 18-inch ENKEI RPF1, Hankook Ventus Z214 tires. Engine vousness turned to excitement as we realized that we were about to be informed, first-hand, about how a Crawford Performance Subaru stacks up to other (Japanese) Subaru shops. It didn’t take long for Tarzan to tell us his opinion. In fact, it only took one lap around the Long Beach Circuit. He told us that he expected the car to have multiple problems because that is what he experienced in Japan. But after driving our car he was surprised. He was extremely pleased at the instant performance, smooth power band, and the lack of gremlins that accompany a new car on its first outing. “There were a few things that he thought could help the car be faster, but nothing a little more track and seat time wouldn’t cure. So overall, he was quite happy with his time, his second-place finish, and the performance of the new Crawford WRX STI. Tarzan actually followed up with asking to drive the car in every event that fit into his schedule. I think we will be able to accommodate him.” Sadly, the car’s second race did not live up to the expectations of the first. With professional wheelman and rally driver, Tanner Foust at the helm, the team was on track to take home another podium finish. Sadly, a faulty timing belt would end the team’s day. Happily, Crawford had entered a second car in the same event, another 2008 STI with simple modifications and a set of race rubber. Tanner carried on with this car and finished ninth out of 13 cars. The new STI has proven itself as a formidable machine, probably the better of its diamond-star competitor and despite the naysayers; it is the better of the older STI as well. “We, Crawford Performance, do our best to make sure that each customer is happy with their product or service and that each car we build is suited towards the atmosphere it will be in,” said Chris. “Nothing makes us happier than seeing and hearing how much a customer loves his Subaru. So, yeah, we pour a lot of ourselves into our work no matter who it is for. I guess it all comes down to a sense of pride. The plan is to continue the R/D and showcase the Crawford Skunkworks project at select events through out the year. Our goals are to draw more people and more teams to the Super Lap and Time Attack arena and to continue to raise the bar within import performance circles as well as within our own shop.” Look for the Crawford/I-Speed 2008 STI at time attacks across the country this summer and at Subiefest 3, coming on September 7, 2008 at Willow Springs. Suspension Exterior Interior Wheels/ Tires Photo: Ryan Douthit 54 SEPTEMBER 2008

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