Behind the Build
Name
Joy Abdalla
Age
26
Location
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
Occupation
Student/salon manager
Build time
Six years
Hobbies
“Hanging out with the two best pit bulls in the world, Turbo and Takata, anything outdoors, and reading Option and Drift Tengoku magazines while getting my nails done.”
Feedback
subysnak@gmail.com
Motivation
“I built this car because it simply makes me happy. Growing up, I was kind of a tomboy, and cars were always an interest of mine.”
2005 Subaru WRX
608 whp / 542 lb-ft
Engine ’08 STI EJ25 2.5L; IAG Performance Stage 5 heads, connecting rods, velocity stack, turbo manifold, exhaust, billet fuel rail, downpipe, up-pipe, and intercooler; Kelford cams; Manley +1mm valves, valvesprings, retainers, and 8.5:1 pistons; ARP head studs and rod bolts; Gates Racing timing belt; 5-angle Sirdi valve job; 99.75mm bore; ’09 STI nitrite-coated crankshaft; Cusco engine mounts; Kartboy Dogbone mount; Aeromotive fuel pump and pressure regulator; DeatschWerks 1,100cc injectors; Tial blow-off valve; AEM boost controller; Garrett GTX3582R turbo with Tial V-band housing; Purolator Pure One oil filter; Motul engine oil and antifreeze; Mishimoto radiator, fans, and hoses; Zero Sports low temp thermostat; custom IAG wire tuck with Rachem connectors and mil-spec main connector; AEM Engine Management System
Drivetrain ’07 STI six-speed transmission; Cusco transmission mount; Exedy twin disc clutch; Kartboy shifter; Go Extra S transmission fluid
Chassis/Suspension Cusco Zero 2 coilovers, strut tower bar; Whiteline sway bars, endlinks, bushings, and control arms; STI aluminum front control arms; IAG four-point chromoly rollbar
Wheels/Tires 18x10.5 +22 Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE-37SL and lug nuts; Toyo Proxes R888 295/30-18 tires
Brakes Endless 6-piston front calipers, four-piston rear calipers, pads, and rotors; Wilwood proportioning valve and master cylinder; ATE Super Blue brake fluid; Chase Bays booster delete; custom brake line tuck
Exterior Msports widebody body kit; Do-Luck trunk; BASF Gold Candy paint; Ganador mirrors
Interior Bride Zeta III seats and rails; Rallytech carbon-fiber rear seat delete; Takata harnesses; Personal Pole Position steering wheel; Works Bell quick release and steering hub; Defi-Link boost, exhaust, oil temp, oil pressure, and water temp gauges
Gratitude “First and foremost, all the glory goes to Jesus Christ, through whom everything is possible. I’d like to thank my friend, J.J. Jabaji, the guys at his shop IAG Performance, and especially Joe Freyman for his hard work and dedication. Thanks to my inspiration, Kiet Hong, aka Sunshine. Thanks to my biggest supporter, David Do: You have been the biggest inspiration in my life and truly taught me the meaning of YOLO. Special thanks to Luke Munnell for doing what he does best! Huge thanks to all my sponsors for their generosity: IAG, BASF, Whiteline, Toyo Tires, Bulletproof Automotive, and Mishimoto. Thanks to Jorge Carrillo, Khris Uybengkee, Brian at Mackin Industries, Mayday Garage, Joey Lee at The Chronicles, Andy Bui, TofuWreck Films, and the guys at Brainchild Customs who first showed me the JDM light.”