[2000LS1Z28]

Actually the STi's tranny/diff are more durable then the regular WRX. It's not common for them to blow up due to launching at catastrophic rpms. Most of the problems i've heard of with them is people not dyno tuning them with mods, and engine failure happening shortly thereafter. Ehh, they are 13 sec. cars, but it's like you said.

Mod wise though, don't run into someone that knows WTF they are doing with the car. Shiv got 350whp with very little mods on one with his dyno (Your car would probably put down around 310whp on his dyno, it's that conservative).

Anyways, good kill. Your buddy drives like a sissy.