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bull3964 posted:What were your oil change intervals? With engine #2 I had just done the 3rd oil change on that engine with about 10k miles on it so I kept it between 3000-3500 miles between changes.
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I am looking for a WRX for about 8k Cdn. There is one locally for 8500. 02 wagon, 250k km (150 miles), just had timing belt. Seems expensive to me, but if I look anywhere in the Northwest US, prices are about the same, and I have to pay 8 % duty and have it inspected. What should I look for? Is there a buying guide somewhere? Is there some location that has cheap WRX's (with no rust) that I fly to and I will get a better deal than 8k - 8% - flight+fuel (5-6K)? Im not in a rush to get a car, but my fiance doesn't like me driving around in my free truck that blasts her car with oil smoke every morning. She is paying for it so she can decide if I need to get a car or not.
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That is expensive. I've seen 02 WRX wagons going for $1000 less with less mileage here in Southern Alberta. See if you can negotiate with the seller, though it might be worth it if the t-belt service included tensioners, idlers, waterpump, etc.
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Carleton posted:I assume this means you live ~ longview, just know that Subaru will not really work with you at all on the warranty if you can't bring the car to the dealer, so if anything bad happens, like your AC goes out and you can still drive the car, you will have to find a way to get it to terrell yourself. I have a subaru in Shreveport, and it always makes me nervous! Worse I live in Paris...
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BoostCreep posted:
An 08 Forester Sports 2.5 XT is one of two cars on my shopping list, when I get back from Italy I will start my search. There are more than I would have thought available, but the prices are not so awesome..
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What needs to be done to an 02 WRX 5 speed to make it worth having/building? One with a blown second gear has come across craigslist and I am thinking about picking it up and building it up. I was under the impression that as long as youre making 300WHP or less it was just 1st and 2nd gear you should be concerned with. True/false?
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I usually see 3rd break. this: http://www.flatironstuning.com/p-1686-2005-2008-legacy-gt-1st-4th-gear-set.aspx plus some sort of treatment- REM ISF or WPC is all I'd bother spending on a 5-speed. a 6-speed swap can be done for under 4k. jamal fucked around with this message at 10:15 on Aug 25, 2011 |
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jamal posted:I usually see 3rd break. Jamal, whats the benefit of using the Legacy gearset vs OEM wrx set? Is it strength? Speed? Sorry if its been mentioned previously.
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. BoostCreep posted:
An FXT is on my short list of replacements when my saabaru kicks the can. And I would do such dirty things to that one you posted. Flying to pick up that car would be so worth it. JayKay fucked around with this message at 21:11 on Aug 25, 2011 |
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Aug 25, 2011 21:07
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jamal posted:I usually see 3rd break. drat $1500 when all is said and done might not be much for a decently built trans but it is way too much when mine isnt broken.
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redVine posted:Jamal, whats the benefit of using the Legacy gearset vs OEM wrx set? Is it strength? Speed? depends on the year of your wrx. In about 04 all the 5-speeds got a better gearset which is basically the JDM STi stuff. So if you have an 02-03 it's an upgrade. If you have an 05+ it's not.
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jamal posted:depends on the year of your wrx. In about 04 all the 5-speeds got a better gearset which is basically the JDM STi stuff. So if you have an 02-03 it's an upgrade. If you have an 05+ it's not. Thanks for that Jamal. I got an '02 with the transmission making lovely noises. Just trying to figure out the prices for an upgrade or a replacement.
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redVine posted:Thanks for that Jamal. I got an '02 with the transmission making lovely noises. Just trying to figure out the prices for an upgrade or a replacement.
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Cat Terrist posted:Anyone got experience with a 87 - 88 Liberty (Legacy)? How hard is it to slip WRX suspension under one? the Legacy/Liberty came out in 89. if it's that car, wrx parts are nearly a direct swap, I had 04 STi suspension on my 93. If it's an older loyale gl-10 type deal I don't think the parts interchange.
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jamal posted:depends on the year of your wrx. In about 04 all the 5-speeds got a better gearset which is basically the JDM STi stuff. So if you have an 02-03 it's an upgrade. If you have an 05+ it's not. Or if you have an 02 that had a brand new transmission installed two years ago. I'm pretty sure mine is the updated version since it came with a torx drain plug.
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Where can I order some brake pads & possibly rotors for a 2006 Legacy Outback? This is my first time changing pads on my own, so I'm clueless.
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Aug 26, 2011 01:40
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knsbrakes.com stoptech pads, centric premium blank rotors
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Local Yokel posted:Where can I order some brake pads & possibly rotors for a 2006 Legacy Outback? I get most of my aftermarket OEM replacement stuff from rock auto or I make advance auto parts price match them. Google for the 5% off coupon. I cant remember the OEM place but I think its subaru genuine parts. Also FWIW I really like my stop tech pads and rotors on my 02 WRX.
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2010 WRX Hatchback Sometimes when I'm at a red light or stop sign and I put the car into first, I feel a clunk from the rear. This happens the moment I put it into first, the clutch is still all the way in, and it seems to happen whether I'm pressing on the brakes or not. Is this normal, or is it something that needs to be checked out?
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2010 WRX STi Hatchback: Why is this car so awesome? When I'm at a stoplight and facing uphill, it holds the brakes for me for 2 seconds after releasing and lay into the clutch/throttle. That's the coolest thing I've ever seen.
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DrChu posted:2010 WRX Hatchback I wonder if our two posts are related, like yours is trying to hit the brakes...
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Flu Roo posted:I wonder if our two posts are related, like yours is trying to hit the brakes... I thought it might be the hill-holder thing, but it happens if the traction control is on or off.
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Results are in: Def blew the bottom end on my WRX. That's what I get for being dumb and not reading directions carefully. Shopping for a shortblock now... 
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Lord Gaga posted:I get most of my aftermarket OEM replacement stuff from rock auto or I make advance auto parts price match them. Google for the 5% off coupon. I cant remember the OEM place but I think its subaru genuine parts. Parts ordered, appreciate your help.
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Blaise posted:Results are in: Def blew the bottom end on my WRX. That's what I get for being dumb and not reading directions carefully. This guy seems very knowledgeable and trustworthy - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/2536733158.html
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DrChu posted:This guy seems very knowledgeable and trustworthy - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/2536733158.html The "moch more" he's advertising is all the rust you're getting in that poor boxer that's been sitting split open for god only knows how long.
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Picking up a 20 liter barrel of Subaru extra s Saturday for my 08 LGT.  $150 bucks for it all. Anyone need some? It'll take me years to go through it all.
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Terminus Est posted:Picking up a 20 liter barrel of Subaru extra s Saturday for my 08 LGT. Love that stuff. I'm not sure about the LGT, but filling the rear diff and transmission is ~5-6 liters. That's maybe 3-4 fluid changes.
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BobTheFerret posted:The "moch more" he's advertising is all the rust you're getting in that poor boxer that's been sitting split open for god only knows how long. He's also selling a "DIFERENSHAL", whatever that is.
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I am going to be driving in an autocross event tomorrow, first one with my new car. I know a few years back they had people that would walk around and write down VINs for Subaru. This is a local club, but who knows they could still be there. So my question is, besides the drivers side bottom of the windscreen are there any other VIN locations visible from the outside of the car? 2011 STi. An unrelated question: Is a Haynes manual good for these cars or is there another preferred service manual I can buy? Thanks.
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DrChu posted:This guy seems very knowledgeable and trustworthy - http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/2536733158.html
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THE BLACK NINJA posted:I am going to be driving in an autocross event tomorrow, first one with my new car. I know a few years back they had people that would walk around and write down VINs for Subaru. This is a local club, but who knows they could still be there. If you have no other options Haynes is passable. You can get the Subaru Factory Service Manual in digital form and they are awesome. I got one on eBay and print out what I need in a plastic binder. I also bring my laptop just in case to access everything. Definitely find a Subaru FSM.
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Blaise posted:Results are in: Def blew the bottom end on my WRX. That's what I get for being dumb and not reading directions carefully. Jamal used to recommend Outfront Motorsports... I don't know if he's still 100% behind them or what.
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Tongsy posted:So I am looking at rebuilt wrx/sti with 100,000 km on it I bought it. Love the poo poo out of this car.     Engine bay: Gave it a good cleaning last week, looks alot better    New deck I put in just now 
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(((k))) posted:Love that stuff. I'm not sure about the LGT, but filling the rear diff and transmission is ~5-6 liters. That's maybe 3-4 fluid changes. That's still 3-4 years of changes. In my line of work, open oil is waste oil and even new oil should be filtered. Of course, I'm not going to throw it away but I won't be using 4 year old opened oil. Too paranoid. On a silly note, what are the oil pans made of? I changed my oil for the first time recently and have a slow leak from the drain plug. Coming from a decade with VWs and aluminum oil pans I've never had a plug leak. Granted the crush washers are brass and not that silly hollow aluminum Subaru gave me, but really. Is my prior torqueing paranoia biting me in the rear end here? Going to do the transmission/diff Sunday at work and will break out the stahlwille torque sticks to figure out how off my calibrated hand is.
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Terminus Est posted:That's still 3-4 years of changes. In my line of work, open oil is waste oil and even new oil should be filtered. Of course, I'm not going to throw it away but I won't be using 4 year old opened oil. Too paranoid. That's a fair point. It's such a shame the only way to get the Extra-S is an a mini drum. It does have a resealable cap that may or may not be adequate. I have a drum in my garage now, what about transferring it to airtight containers and storing it that way? I had some leftover Motul Gear 300 that had been opened but resealed for a few months. I called Motul and they told me it wouldn't be an issue but it was so long ago I don't remember the details. I recall gear oil not being as delicate as other oils as far as using open containers?
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Sockington posted:Jamal used to recommend Outfront Motorsports... I don't know if he's still 100% behind them or what. Not behind them. They sent us two blocks in a row that were completely hosed due to improper machine work. The guy doing the work hosed up and took out a huge chunk of the deck where the oil passage to the head goes. So we put it all together, started it up, and discovered a geyser of oil shooting out between the block and head. We also had some issues with their honing work. Peformance Developments is one of the few places in Socal I feel like I can trust anymore but they're expensive. Valley Machine would be another. For other regions... Bay area - LIC Motorsports, GST Motorsports PNW - Maxwell Power Midwest - AMS, TIC, or P&L SE - Top Speed or Forged and I don't really know many places on the east coast. (((k))) posted:That's a fair point. It's such a shame the only way to get the Extra-S is an a mini drum. It does have a resealable cap that may or may not be adequate. I have a drum in my garage now, what about transferring it to airtight containers and storing it that way? I had some leftover Motul Gear 300 that had been opened but resealed for a few months. I called Motul and they told me it wouldn't be an issue but it was so long ago I don't remember the details. I recall gear oil not being as delicate as other oils as far as using open containers? there's plenty of demand here and on nasioc etc for extra-s by the quart. just get some bottles and post up a for sale ad.
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Sorry if this has been asked before but what do you guys think of the new 2012 Impreza? I've been looking into replacing my old 4Runner and I thought I'd go with a new compact sedan. The thing is I'm looking to maximize my features within that segment so I don't end up with a boring car that I'll be stuck with for many years later. I'm holding off on the new 2012 Focus to see what the 2012 Impreza can offer. However I'm not holding my breath since it seems compared to other cars in its class the base Impreza has always been a pretty mediocre car compared to it's WRX STI sibling. The bland interior and cheap styling of older Subarus has always gotten in the way of me buying one but it looks like the new Impreza might give me the best of both worlds. I don't trust Ford with a direct injection engine when the Germans haven't been able to get it right for so long so I'm willing to take the power hit for a 148hp boxer engine, mechanical reliability and an AWD system. DerDestroyer fucked around with this message at 22:42 on Aug 27, 2011 |
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I just got finished with my first autocross in my new STi. It was alot of fun, but the car definitely pushes the front out sometimes. I was recommended Whiteline sways earlier in this thread. Should I just buy the biggest ones they have, front and rear? I will also replace the end links with whiteline product I assume? I've heard some end links clunk. I don't want any of that. Thanks guys. Edit: The whiteline website is pretty overwhelming. At the risk of sounding like more of an idiot, what does "with OE sway bar" mean? Which links are the best? Thanks. THE BLACK NINJA fucked around with this message at 23:06 on Aug 27, 2011 |
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