not that i really owe anyone an explanation for my mods or what i do w/my car or $, but i've gone back & forth about tracking my S. i've recently accepted the fact that i likely won't, not this one. i sold a track WRX before getting my S, w/out even using the track car once. i bought it to keep my street WRX from getting beat up. i'd like to pick up another S to track, but i'd probably just be repeating the same mistake. i just don't have time to track anymore.

anyhow, i'm one of minority in that i take my S on roadtrips. that's where it gets most of its use, besides occasionally running my local roads. the majority of the time, my gf is in it w/me, so i've already made numerous compromises on its setup. while i have conceded that i won't be tracking this S. i used to be pretty active at the enthusiast level in various motorsports, both sanctioned activities and otherwise. i definitely don't baby my S, esp when i'm alone in it.

the stock braking system as a whole is generally very adequate for my needs, but i wanted to get the APR kit because i was curious about its benefits. admittedly, i did like that the carbon bumper ducts would change the look of the front bumper, but i also plan(ned) to tap into the passenger side to feed more air to my air intake. i've mocked up similar systems, w/favorable results, on many of my cars, including my current commuter. i could accomplish the same on my S w/another DIY kit, but i don't have the time or energy as i once did. i work hard and can afford buy an off the shelf kit when i see one that peaks my interest and/or suits my needs.

so, do i really need the cooling kit, probably not. hopefully, it won't have any ill effects when i finally install the rest of it. if so, it will be a bigger waste of $.
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^you don't need the cooling kit. But if it really appeals to you then go for it, at the very least if you ever find yourself on a racetrack you won't have to worry about breaking rotors.

To wasp, the new kit looks sick! I had the previous gen kit and I was really impressed with their performance.

 

appreciate and agree w/the feedback. both the BBK and cooling kit are overkill and unnecessary on the street. i'm perfectly content w/the run of the mill brake upgrades that i've done so far, Stoptech SP pads, stainless lines, & DOT 3/4 fluid.... oh, and my LHT master cylinder brace, which really enhances pedal feel. i won't really need more than that for my purposes. i have the "just in case" mentality though (halfway explains my shoe collection) lol

in any case, the cooling kit & bbk are definitely moreso "wants," rather than "needs." if anything, i will be better prepared if i ever do drag the car to the track. will need to get some more trackworthy wheels though.

 

^your car, do your own thing. Most of the things we do in life are "wants" anyways. No one here has ever needed to mod, track or race their cars.

 

thanks, appreciate the support and others' as well. it should go w/out saying that everyone is free to do as they please w/their own things. this is a forum and the internet though. feedback and opinions are part of the environment. not to belabor the issue, but it took me to make peace w/myself about not tracking this S. i really miss tracking, in general.

in any case, back on topic. this thread isn't about me. interested in seeing some unbiased reviews about WASP's new kit. probably will have to be from folks on the West Coast, since most others have put away their cars for Winter.

 

Do you have pictures of the front of the car with these ducts installed? Thanks!