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I think there is some good info there, and some not so good. I'm wondering what the effects are besides filtration. I see that the non oil filters generally resulted in a "lighter" colored secondary filter, but I guess I don't trust the tests. Like I said, there is good info and bad, in my opinion. I too live in WA state and the amount of poo poo in the air is not constant. This test has a great deal of uncontrolled variables at work to include weather, driving style (rpm range), location, and user error. I don't want to hate, but I don't even trust an auto manufacturer the first year they make car, and therefore I can't really trust this guy with his poor grammar saying that the servicing was done correctly, garunteed doods! I percieve lots of room for inconsistancy and error. I am interested in the downsides of an oiled filter because I'm thinking about buying the Cobb jam. If its going to foul my MAF and motor, I don't want that poo poo. If the oil stays in the filter, fine. I guess I should have been less general with my question, but I also maintain that bobistgeoilguy doesn't mean dick to me.
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THE BLACK NINJA posted:I think there is some good info there, and some not so good. I'm wondering what the effects are besides filtration. I see that the non oil filters generally resulted in a "lighter" colored secondary filter, but I guess I don't trust the tests. Like I said, there is good info and bad, in my opinion. It wont foul your maf or throttle body unless you really screw up the cleaning/re-oiling process. If K&N filters caused problems, you would have heard about it. Just go get one already if you're thinking about it.
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Does anyone know what stock spring rates are for a non-turbo EJ20 GF8 sport? Am considering options for springs, as while the dampers seem fully functional (and in any case I'm not likely to replace them with anything firmer than GR2s/ExelGs) it's a bit like a bouncy castle and means flicks and transitions need a lot of concentration. Could I pick up used STI GC8 springs (always cheap on ebay), or is the car's balance going to be completely hosed up by using GC springs?? Alternatively, what is the preferred (if there is one) aftermarket choice for a road car? If there isn't a consensus, what sort of rate changes should one be looking for? The only chart I've seen suggests Eibach go much stiffer on the front but not on the back, whereas others seem to jack up both proportionally.
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smooth jazz posted:Nice. Actually went down to a Subaru dealership to check out a BRZ when I ordered it. Luckily my buddy is Japanese so he could communicate what size I needed.
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thisisme posted:Soooo I'm looking at getting a new (to me) car and would loooove a wrx. http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/2864673918.html I found this on craigslist in my area and am wondering what you guys think. Im not sure on the life of subarus and hopefully you guys can fill me in a little bit. I dont necessarily care too much about looks, but more the life it may have left. Pleaase tell what I should look for when buying a used wrx. I probably only got a 8000 to 10000 budget... Thanks I was in the same boat you were; I wanted a Subaru Impreza, most importantly a WRX, I had probably 10-12 grand to spend comfortably. I found a 2003 WRX from a dealer (not a Subaru dealer but in the same autogroup as an extremely reputable one). I bought it for 10 grand, and I couldn't be anymore happy. Under 100k miles, new brakes and so clean I would eat off it. The 2.5RS motors are known for having headgasket problems. Save your money, get a newer WRX or 2.5RS (Bugeye or later). You're still getting an AWD drivetrain, boxer motor and a Subaru badge and a newer car. It's worth it, and will save you a lot of money in the long term. e: I was going to buy my friends 2.5RS who the PO had bolted a turbo onto with a FMIC. Came to the goons for their opinion, they told me it was going to have headgasket problems, especially now that it's a NA motor with a turbocharger. He sold it to some lady for ~6k, the headgasket and turbo blew (and I think a piston cracked but I'm not too sure). This was at 110k and the motor was rebuilt for the turbo. She's going to end up spending a few more thousand getting those fixed (or probably just swap motors). the 2.5RS coupes are cool looking, but also usually beat on. Yakattak fucked around with this message at 18:01 on Feb 29, 2012 |
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I bought my 2002 WRX with 73,000 miles on it more than two years ago for $7300 in Miami. Heck for $10,000 you could find an STi swapped 02 around here. I woudnt pay more than $6000 for a mostly stock 02 with 100,000 in average condition (dents and not very good paint, decent interior, runs decent)
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Please don't kill me if this is earlier in the thread, I couldn't find it. I heard earlier that the next WRX was going to be separated from the Impreza platform. Then I read today on Autoblog that only the STI will be separated, and that the regular WRX and Impreza will share. Does anyone know what the real case is?
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It's all rumor at this point, but Subaru has been quoted saying the WRX/STI will be a separate platform and possibly use a turbocharged FA/FB motor with DI. I don't see anything in that article about the WRX and Impreza sharing a platform, though.
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Had 2 flats on my '05 LGT and one of them couldn't be repaired, so I had to unexpectedly buy new tires last week. I didn't have much time to research, so I went with the Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS since I recalled the RE960AS was one of the top performing all season tire last time I did research. I thought I'd check with you guys regarding whether I made a good choice while I still have a chance to return them. I daily drive this car 60+ miles in the bay area on the weekdays and use the car for Tahoe trips some weekends in the winter, so I'd like all season tires biased more towards handling/cornering rather than snow performance (as long as a minimum level of snow performance is met). From what I've read, two top dogs in this category were the RE970 and the ExtremeContact DWS, with the RE970 handling a bit better on dry and the DWS being a bit better in the snow. It seems like I made a good choice for what I want, but I'd like some second opinions before I stop worrying about it.
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blargle posted:It's all rumor at this point, but Subaru has been quoted saying the WRX/STI will be a separate platform and possibly use a turbocharged FA/FB motor with DI. I don't see anything in that article about the WRX and Impreza sharing a platform, though. The current idea, one that people from subaru have actually stated a few months ago, is that the BRZ platform is going to serve as a basis for the next WRX and STI (lengthened obviously so as to accommodate AWD) and be separate from the Impreza. That article just talks about them going in a more upscale direction with the STI. I think the issue they may be having is the base WRX is so close to the STI right now, people are having trouble justifying the cost increase for the transmission and AWD upgrades. I be the thinking is, if they move it a bit more upscale, it can better justify its higher cost for those enhancements when it can go toe to toe in both performance and refinement with M or RS cars for much lower price.
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The wrx is moving to a separate platform with the STi. The point of doing it is for wrc. You're going to get a smaller lighter car more in line with the rally roots compared to the 3rd gen which had poo poo for suspension....
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I wish Subaru would follow my idea and make the WRX and STI similar to Nissan's G37 and 370z (make the WRX luxury focused and the STI performance focused, but with similar platforms and engines). I'm not sure how well Subaru owners would take to it though. I suspect we're all cheap bastards.
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quote:SUBARU Australia managing director Nick Senior will travel to Japan this week to take part in talks over what the next incarnation of the brand’s rally-bred, high-performance WRX and STI products will be like when they arrive in around 18 months’ time.
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Slow is Fast posted:The wrx is moving to a separate platform with the STi. The point of doing it is for wrc. The WRX/STi would have to be smaller and be equipped with a 1.6L for WRC. That's the exact opposite of "upmarket." The STi is going the way of the Evo X; no longer a economy car with $15,000 of performance parts, but something with a interior worth paying for and without the boy-racer looks. I figured this would happen when Subaru left rally in 2008 and I don't like it one bit. 
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If anyone was thinking about a set of Konis now is the time to do it. The annual Koni sale starts today. I'll know more about pricing after I talk to my distributor.
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quote:Mr Senior will join delegates from some of Subaru’s international markets to discuss whether the next-generation WRX and STI will continue with the formula of “a quite hard edge in terms of style, design and performance” or become a more “European sports sedan in the mould of M series or AMG”. Oh for fucks sake, the WRX won it's reputation for being hard edged you dim wit oval office Mr Senior. If we wanted Euro sports sedan there's more than enough to choose from - look at how the EVO X went soft cock and how it barely raises a bleat anymore. Either make it a hard edged maniac car or dont bother. The people hwo lust and have been loyal will put up with cheap interiors and thin paint as long as you give us a car we can monster sports sedans and not slow down in the rain. You lot went Euro for the 08 and look what that turned out to be.
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Neptr posted:The STi is going the way of the Evo X; no longer a economy car with $15,000 of performance parts Well poo poo, this is the exact kind of car I like to buy.
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jamal posted:If anyone was thinking about a set of Konis now is the time to do it. The annual Koni sale starts today. I'll know more about pricing after I talk to my distributor. Color me interested.
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Potentially interested in 2 or 4 for a GF8, but shipping might make it impractical.
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jamal posted:If anyone was thinking about a set of Konis now is the time to do it. The annual Koni sale starts today. I'll know more about pricing after I talk to my distributor.
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jamal posted:If anyone was thinking about a set of Konis now is the time to do it. The annual Koni sale starts today. I'll know more about pricing after I talk to my distributor. Keep us updated I have been pondering inserts for a while for my 02 sedan.
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http://www.koni-na.com/shockvalue/ says it's 20% off retail. Curious what it is for distributors.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:http://www.koni-na.com/shockvalue/ says it's 20% off retail. Curious what it is for distributors. Yeah everyone online is already selling these for much less than 20% off retail. I get an extra 10% off. I'd put a set for an 02-07 in the 560 + shipping range. For a GC they're more like $600 because the rears are more expensive. 08+ is less. shipping to the UK would be nearly $250. Also this is not just for Subarus.
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jamal posted:I'd put a set for an 02-07 in the 560 + shipping range. Same deal for an 07 wagon?
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:Same deal for an 07 wagon? yep, konis go into the stock strut housings so sedan and wagon use the same parts. 02-03 and 04-07 are a little different but pricing is the same. jamal fucked around with this message at 22:35 on Mar 1, 2012 |
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Count me in for a set for an 02 wagon. Do we pm you or what.
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Awwwwww, crap. I've got a 2005 Subaru Legacy, 110K, 2.5L non-turbo engine. A very slight burning oil smell when the car was parked began a few weeks ago. My mechanic pressure-cleaned the engine, and told me to come back later so he could see the source. I returned yesterday; no smell, but still wanted him to check it out. The verdict? The head gasket is leaking. He says I can probably hold out for a year or more before I need to get the work done. His estimate: $3,000 for the gasket and other "while you're down there" things: water pump and timing belt. It's a reliable indie shop in a town where Subies are very popular, but his work is on the high side. I thought I wouldn't have the problem in an '05. drat. FWIW, I'm losing very little coolant now, and engine temps are maybe a wee bit below normal. Think Subaru conditioner will help in the meantime? Does $3K sound about right? (I'm in the northeastern US.) I'm willing to take a thousand miles or soif I can save a thousand bucks or more, but still have quality work done. I'm seeing prices on message boards that are all over the place, from $1,000 to $3,500. Any good shops in Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland or Toronto? elmwood fucked around with this message at 02:51 on Mar 2, 2012 |
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elmwood posted:Awwwwww, crap. a leaking headgasket can go downhill pretty fast. I went from having to add a quart of water every few days to dumping water all over the place after a 2min drive over the course of about a month. but I think the phase 2 motors are more likely to leak between the coolant and oil, and oil and outside of the block where as my phase 1 is more likely to blow out the seal around the combustion chamber and push coolant. 3k is not far off, maybe on the high side. you can pull the heads on an SOHC like you have without removing the entire engine which may or may not save any time. I much prefer working on an engine on a stand. I'll ask some of my friends in that area about shops. blindjoe posted:Count me in for a set for an 02 wagon. yeah you can send me a pm or email peterleclaire at gmail jamal fucked around with this message at 03:32 on Mar 2, 2012 |
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jamal posted:I'll ask some of my friends in that area about shops. Thanks! I'm going ot get a few more estimates locally, too. When I say "losing little coolant", I mean literally, very little. A week of driving maybe 1,500 miles, and the coolant lost was almost negligible, and the smell hasn't returned.
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New wheels, tires were starting to go, and as per everything on this car I only get to buy new stuff when something goes bad (Awesome wife)  17x8 Enkie EDR9's. Project for this weekend will be putting a matte black wrap around that god awful chrome strip on the back, and dip spraying the badges black.
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Bought my set from Jamal. Thank you goonsir
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elmwood posted:Thanks! I'm going ot get a few more estimates locally, too. I've you're willing to drive to Maine, I know a dealership that does good work. You did mention northeastern US. They did the headgasket job on my RS when I was in highschool. And yeah the SOHC's still leak, but they don't poo poo the bed like the DOHC's do. I drove for like 6 months on my leak just topping off the overflow tank after driving.
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Slow is Fast posted:I've you're willing to drive to Maine, I know a dealership that does good work. You did mention northeastern US. They did the headgasket job on my RS when I was in highschool. If they can do the whole shebang -- gaskets, timing belt, and water pump -- for around $2,000, I'll make a vacation of it. In the meantime, it's a flush and fill with OEM coolant and conditioner.
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elmwood posted:If they can do the whole shebang -- gaskets, timing belt, and water pump -- for around $2,000, I'll make a vacation of it. Motive in Mass could probably do that and their work is phenomenal. Motive is essentially a group of professional Subaru mechanics who do cash work on the side for the local community... Highly recommended and worth giving a call. (978) 317 1804 - Alberto Rodriguez or Email - hero@motiveautoworks.com
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Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a used WRX or legacy GT soon for my daily driver. While I'm looking for the right one for me (there aren't too many for sale in the Tampa area. The closest Subaru dealership has only 2 used ones: a newer base impreza and a loaded STI. I don't want base model and I can't afford the STI) I was wondering if its practical to add a turbo(aftermarket or factory) to a car that doesn't have one if the car I find has all the other criteria I'd prefer. Or if it's smarter to get one with that option as priority.
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It's cheaper and easier to get a car that already has a turbo. doing a swap will result in nothing more than a hacked up car with no value and more money invested.
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Owen Wilsons Nose posted:Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a used WRX or legacy GT soon for my daily driver. While I'm looking for the right one for me (there aren't too many for sale in the Tampa area. The closest Subaru dealership has only 2 used ones: a newer base impreza and a loaded STI. I don't want base model and I can't afford the STI) I was wondering if its practical to add a turbo(aftermarket or factory) to a car that doesn't have one if the car I find has all the other criteria I'd prefer. Or if it's smarter to get one with that option as priority. Keep an eye out on NASIOC and craigslist in the orlando area. I see quite a few get listed on those two places. I am seeing them more and more often. When I bought mine I had to drive to Miami from Orlando to get a decent deal.
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