Ming's next concern was for his safety. With extreme Illinois temperatures and high winds to boot, Ming wanted to make sure that he'd be able to maximize the manhandling of his turbocharged all-wheeled ride. Therefore, he ordered a pair of Brix II seats from Bride and four-point harnesses from Takata to secure him in place. A MOMO shift knob and STi steering wheel and pedals enhance Ming's control over his Scooby, while a Clarion head unit, XTant amp, Alpine speakers and Eclipse subs give him control over his tunes.
When it came to the exterior, Ming wanted the car to glisten both at the car shows and while cruising down the Michigan-lakefront LSD. A Do-Luck body kit and Version 5 STi wing was ordered straight from Japan and after arriving, the Impreza was sent off to Metro Auto Body to perform all the body work. Once all the stock panels were fitted and replaced, Ming had the shop spray the car down with the signature Top Secret Gold paint.
Thanks to a twist of bladdered fate, we stumbled across this golden gem at an earlier Chicago HIN. Glowing amongst its peers, we immediately looked for the owner and arranged to have the car shot at a later visit. Several flights and visits to Ming's Chinatown neighborhood later, you have what you see before you, Ming's own STi dynasty.
SCENE OF THE CRIME
Normally, parking next to the corner bathrooms at a car show isn't a prime spot desired by anyone. Fumes, sounds, and fluids are some of the hazards that spill out onto the floor, basking your prim and proper ride with a funk rivaling that of George Clinton.
Don't fret, yet. Attendees, models, judges, and even editors gotta pee sometime, so next time you're lined up alongside the bathroom, be on the lookout for conspicuous dudes carrying cameras and tripods. Shake their hands and show them your ride-you just might end up a feature. Oh, and in case you're wondering about the damp hands-it's only water (or is it?).