$1000 ...$2000...Who the fuck cares.
The STi is already fast as HELL. If I had an STi I would do absolutely nothing in regards to power mods. I have had my WRX for a year now with no power mods; only suspension and RICE. Mike, that hood is pretty killer. Personally I don't like the unfinshed look of CF except on a black car(

). I would rather see you go with a wicked set of new wheels which I'm sure you will eventually but that hood is pretty cool and will defiantly stand out(get reved on even more).