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Everyone's WRX I come across sounds sweet, except mine. 
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warwick5s posted:Everyone's WRX I come across sounds sweet, except mine. Same here, mine just clunks and feels like poo poo when I drive over bumps. 
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May 29, 2010 09:15
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Mine doesn't clunk or anything, it just doesn't have any zazz. A catback would do the trick, right? Any recommendations? I don't want to get too far from stock while I'm still under warranty, and I'd lean towards going with the SPT one, even though it's expensive, just to stick with Subaru parts.
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May 29, 2010 17:26
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I have an STI catback, it sounds nice. 
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May 29, 2010 17:30
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Wrar posted:I have an STI catback, it sounds nice. Just the stock catback from an STI, on your WRX? edit: gently caress, it looks like having the factory hitch on my car is going to severely reduce my options. edit2: Does the STI catback fit on a wagon? DEUCE SLUICE fucked around with this message at 18:08 on May 29, 2010 |
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May 29, 2010 17:35
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Yeah, if you can get a catback off an STI (might be more difficult with an 08+ WRX) they have excellent flow and make the sound you're looking for. I think there's a thread on NASIOC or one of the local Subaru clubs where a guy flow-tests all the major catbacks and ends up determining that an STI pull is the best cost to benefit ratio. Once other stuff is taken care of I'll be looking for one for my '06. Going from the EJ20 to the EJ25 has a pretty negative effect on exhaust tone.
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May 29, 2010 17:36
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Is there any reason why an exhaust off an 04 STi wouldn't work on my 07 WRX wagon?
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May 29, 2010 21:15
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warwick5s posted:Is there any reason why an exhaust off an 04 STi wouldn't work on my 07 WRX wagon?
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May 29, 2010 21:34
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Seat Safety Switch posted:http://www.badgeofownership.com/Default.aspx Is this just for newer cars? It says my VIN from my 87 GL isn't a recognized subaru VIN. Too bad I don't have the VIN off my old 2.5rs.
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May 29, 2010 22:28
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NinjaTech posted:Is this just for newer cars? It says my VIN from my 87 GL isn't a recognized subaru VIN. Too bad I don't have the VIN off my old 2.5rs.
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May 29, 2010 22:36
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Seat Safety Switch posted:I bet they've only programmed the website to handle newer cars, but I suspect if you phone a dealership/SOA and complain about it they'll happily send you some free stuff. I'm going to do that on tuesday, the number said their offices were closed.
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May 30, 2010 00:29
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NinjaTech posted:Is this just for newer cars? It says my VIN from my 87 GL isn't a recognized subaru VIN. Too bad I don't have the VIN off my old 2.5rs. Shhh, don't tell anyone. But you can just go on craigslist and get one of the vin's from the subaru's for sale by dealer.
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May 30, 2010 00:58
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Amandyke posted:Shhh, don't tell anyone. But you can just go on craigslist and get one of the vin's from the subaru's for sale by dealer. hahaha, that's easier than my idea of writing one down from a car in a parking lot. Edit: it's kind of funny that it only goes up to owning 10 subarus. I know people on USMB that have owned over 20 and probably have more than 10 currently. I've only had 3 so far though. They also need a 200k+ badge too. NinjaTech fucked around with this message at 03:39 on May 30, 2010 |
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May 30, 2010 03:34
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jalqE8PP8sg The 08+ STI exhaust will fit on the WRX hatches, you just have a cut a bit out in your bumper to accommodate the extra tip on the left side. Sounds pretty sweet too. (I have my stock one if there's anyone in the PNW who's interested in giving this a shot). warwick5s posted:Everyone's WRX I come across sounds sweet, except mine. Watch craigslist/nasioc for a used setup. I got mine for 400 bucks, and my WRX one prior to this for 300. allonblack fucked around with this message at 04:31 on May 30, 2010 |
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May 30, 2010 03:59
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So coming up on 2 months now of owning, the '10 Legacy is pretty awesome. Really disguises that it's some giant mini-van looking car on the outside. Only big problem is that there's an enormous amount of body roll and I'd like to reduce it some. My best guess is that the springs and shocks should be the first to look at but I don't know if there's something else particular to the front suspension that might be worth fixing beforehand.
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May 31, 2010 00:22
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Does the car bounce at all when you put on and let off the brakes?
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May 31, 2010 00:59
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There's no real bounce, but there's a lot of slop front/back which apparently is fixed with an anti-lift kit?
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May 31, 2010 01:35
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Syd posted:So coming up on 2 months now of owning, the '10 Legacy is pretty awesome. Really disguises that it's some giant mini-van looking car on the outside. Only big problem is that there's an enormous amount of body roll and I'd like to reduce it some. My best guess is that the springs and shocks should be the first to look at but I don't know if there's something else particular to the front suspension that might be worth fixing beforehand. Might try sways first as they're inexpensive and an easy DIY install - though be aware that some of the bolts may be fragile and/or one-use bolts if it's anything like the 08+ STI/WRX (endlinks into rear lateral links specifically (stretch bolt) as well as the stabilizer clamp for the sways (failure prone, front and rear - these can be easily replaced with Grade 10 hardware of the exact same size/thread for ~50 cents a bolt). ALK is sort of a bitch because it requires an alignment. If bodyroll is what you want to kill sways are the way to go. If you have lift/tuck under breaking/acceleration you may try some sways (It's my understanding that the 08-10 WRX springs are a fit for the legacy (though I don't know empirically)). If that in fact is true you should look into a nice progressive rate spring - I've personally used Ralliteks and they're quite nice, comfortable smooth ride when cruising, nice and stiff when you get into the twisty stuff. allonblack fucked around with this message at 06:19 on May 31, 2010 |
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May 31, 2010 06:15
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Hmmm. Rumor has it the rally car just did it's first baseline dyno run. How does with the restrictor in, 400 odd NM sound? Not bad? Dont get too excited, the KW was less than 130 ATW.
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May 31, 2010 13:23
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I'm looking at Subarus as a replacement for my failing Volvo 850. So far, I've been focusing on a Legacy somewhere in the 06-08 range. My budget is around $14,0000. I've found a few cars averaging around 30k on them. Do Subarus last as long as Volvos? Should I expect to make it to 200k without needing a new transmission or turbo (as I did with my 850)? Am I looking at the correct model for my budget? I've seen some Outbacks for the same price but with 80k on them.
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May 31, 2010 14:15
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pete0r posted:I'm looking at Subarus as a replacement for my failing Volvo 850. So far, I've been focusing on a Legacy somewhere in the 06-08 range. My budget is around $14,0000. I've found a few cars averaging around 30k on them. Do Subarus last as long as Volvos? Should I expect to make it to 200k without needing a new transmission or turbo (as I did with my 850)? Am I looking at the correct model for my budget? I've seen some Outbacks for the same price but with 80k on them. I can't speak for life expectancy comparisons, but I went from a '96 Volvo 850 to an '05 Legacy GT and couldn't be happier. Awesome awesome upgrade, my only complaints in direct comparison are not as good for tall guys like myself, and lack of rear seat fold down for 2005 models.
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Jun 1, 2010 05:35
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I want my money back - The initial dyno report came to me. 109 KW AT THE WHEELS. LESS POWER TO WEIGHT THAN A EXCEL gently caress me drunk. But the good news is that the tuner thinks he can get closer to 155Kw tomorrow and 180Kw without the restrictor. (How the gently caress does any turbo Subaru only make 109KW??????? Who the gently caress tuned this thing to begin with?)
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Jun 1, 2010 10:15
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Sabotaged posted:I can't speak for life expectancy comparisons, but I went from a '96 Volvo 850 to an '05 Legacy GT and couldn't be happier. Awesome awesome upgrade, my only complaints in direct comparison are not as good for tall guys like myself, and lack of rear seat fold down for 2005 models. Awesome, thanks. I really like the look and feel of Subaru's, hopefully it'll last as long as my Volvo did.
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Jun 1, 2010 13:57
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Hey fellas, I am selling a rear WhiteLine 22mm 3 point adjustable sway and Kartboy end links. Suitable for the 08+ WRX. DFW local in the AI marketplace. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2400145&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=18 bottom of the page. (((k))) fucked around with this message at 18:33 on Jun 1, 2010 |
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Jun 1, 2010 15:02
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(((k))) posted:Hey fellas, I am selling a rear WhiteLine 22mm 3 point adjustable sway and Kartboy end links. DFW local in the AI marketplace. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2400145&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=18 Your craigslist link doesn't work, and no where do you mention what car this is for.
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Jun 1, 2010 17:42
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Sorry about that. The correct address (http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/1764387515.html) has been edited in the marketplace and it is for an 08 + WRX.
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Jun 1, 2010 18:32
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So I finally bought the '03 WRX wagon, in yellow of course. Trying to keep my eye out for an 02-05 STI's uppipe to replace the potential grenading cat in the stock up pipe. Will any other year up pipes fit as well? And while I'm doing that should I just go ahead and look around for a full turbo back STI take off exhaust?
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Jun 1, 2010 19:25
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Don't believe this has been posted yet, but i think its pretty cool. Subaru is giving away these "Badge of Ownership" badge things to promote brand loyalty i'm assuming. it has a big badge to show how many subarus you have/had (what im going by) and what you do with them. even has a gay/lesbian/tranny badge which further reinforces the brand stereotype... why do you have to make me feel weird about my favorite marque, subaru? anyway, pic and link incoming: and best thing of all they're fuckin' FREE! (with a subaru vin 1st gen legacy and up)  i have the 4 subarus, mechanical, performance, and 100k+ badges (they should make 200k+ and 300k+) on mine which should be pretty close to what you guys are running. if you order one let me/ai know what you put! bonus pic of my bitchin sidepipe and terrible peice of scrap (gently caress you TurboLuvah) the badge is going on  no cats either, yeah it'll shoot flames  
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Jun 2, 2010 03:31
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http://www.badgeofownership.com/ The link for the badges.
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Jun 2, 2010 13:56
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Captain Crabsticks posted:
You should get the eco badge.
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Jun 2, 2010 14:15
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A ton of guys in the local Subaru club are getting those badges. One of the guys is going to get as many LGBT ones as he can and stick them on peoples cars during group meets.
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Jun 2, 2010 21:24
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I had to order one saying it was my 2nd Subaru, couldn't have "babbys first subaru" on the back
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Jun 3, 2010 01:38
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gently caress badges until I can count WRC world championships again. And in STI on the dyno news - the first run was worse than reported at 104Kw at the wheels. They have just finished the second set of runs with the restrictor in and it's now got over 141Kw at the wheels. The torque went from 3021Nm (I have no idea how to take a figure from the dyno and convert it to proper NM) to over 6000 (yes, I did type that in my best Freeza voice) nm. KB thinks that converts to somethign like 520NM. So just under 50% more Kw and over 100% more torque. I'm haaaaaaaappy! And next comes the without restrictor tune.
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Jun 3, 2010 01:47
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Picked up an STi exhaust off NASIOC for $150...here's hoping I totally got one of the badges too, but it won't be going on the car. 2nd Subaru (first was a 5spd 2000 Outback Ltd) with the performance one and the paw one. 
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Jun 3, 2010 05:30
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I am sooooo going to post the dyno charts to rub it in when I give those whose said a restrictor doesnt boost torque curves. Dyno one 1 - BAseline of 104KW at the wheels, torque was 234 NM. This has the restrictor in it. Dyno Two - Tuned for restrictor, 141KW at the wheels and 490NM kicking in at 3000 Dyno Three - Tuned without restrictor, 184(!)KW at the wheels, 480 NM at 4500 All of this was on PULP (98 RON) road fuel - engine is standard apart from silcone inlet pipes, TBE 3" stainless steel. Runs a 2004 STI RA VF35. I really cant believe I was so far down on the original tune, that's pathetic. 141KW for road fuel on a restrictor isnt bad, 184 KW ATW is going to loving fly, especially with the torque. (All that was done on rally tyres too so the numbers will look better with road tyres on - and it's not exactly a dyno known to be optimistic so this is looking like a great result)
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Jun 3, 2010 10:58
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More on the upgrades front... Got an agency power crank pulley coming in, along with an m2 performance solid up pipe (couldn't find any real info on these guys, but for $50 brand new I'm willing to give it a shot. Click here for amazon link) and a cobb v2 access port. All I need now is a TBE, and I doubt I'll be touching anything else on the car. Owned the car for less than a week and I'm almost done moding it... this can't be right...
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There's an o-ring on the end of this attached coolant tube, right?  If so, what's the trick to getting that drat pipe off? I have everything taken apart for a shortblock swap, so I'd like to replace all the little o-rings and misc. gaskets along the way for peace of mind. I don't want to cock things up and destroy the tube in the process of removing it, but it seems really stuck. Other than the securing bolt, what's the trick to getting this sucker out?
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Jun 3, 2010 17:33
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I've never bothered with taking one of those apart. And chances are if you can't get it off it won't leak.
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So I backed up and drug the front fascia over a curb. One of the two tabs right under the radiator that hold it in place has broken. What type of material is the front fascia made from (09 WRX)? I'd like to get the correct type of epoxy to make the repair.
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bung posted:So I backed up and drug the front fascia over a curb. One of the two tabs right under the radiator that hold it in place has broken. What type of material is the front fascia made from (09 WRX)? I'd like to get the correct type of epoxy to make the repair. Front fascias on modern cars are generally made of urethane.
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