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I am ready to pull the trigger on an 08 or 09 5-door wrx. My only problem making the decision is that I know I can get a hell of a deal if they have some 08's on the lot. Does the price justify the improvements or will I be able to use the money I saved on some upgrades? I am also in the VIP program so I get invoice no matter what.
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I just joined the Subaru family by picking up an 09 OBP/DGM Impreza Outback Sport. Was going to go with the WRX, but the monthly payments are kinda ridiculous.
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Nov 14, 2008 16:36
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Since I have an 09 OBS, which kartboy product do I get? I am guessing the 08 wrx one, since they are pretty much the same setup.
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Nov 20, 2008 18:08
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 Yay! Picked it up about 3 weeks ago. First Subaru so I am pretty excited.
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Dec 8, 2008 15:16
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Are there any real mods that I can do to my 09 OBS, other than a sway bar and new tires? I was thinking a new exhaust or some type of intake, but I don't think they make any.
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May 22, 2009 13:12
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dayman posted:if you rally-x at all, an LSD rear diff can pay dividends. Other than that....save about 5k and trade in for an 09-10 WRX? Guess I will wait until next year.
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May 22, 2009 16:20
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Would a 09 STI OEM sway bar fit a 09 OBS? I saw a pretty good price on subarugeniuneparts.com, but before I consider, some guy is selling a 08 wrx one for $40. also, what type of oil should I be using? I am coming up to my 6k maintenance. aluminumonkey fucked around with this message at 14:01 on Jun 16, 2009 |
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Jun 16, 2009 13:15
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Does anyone have any experience with tuners in the Philadelphia area? I need to get my 17 wrx with
So far I am leaning towards RT Tuning as they seem to have good reviews.
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Sep 26, 2017 13:21
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I had a strange thing happen to my wife's 15 forester. I had the remote start (push button version) installed by the dealer on Dec 29th. All have been great with it but this past Sunday we started it fine (twice) drove to get gas about 20 mins into the drive. When we went to start it back up after the fill-up, no starter turn over and the brake pedal was difficult to press. All lights worked with full power and that jazz, but I had my dad come and jump us. Turned right over and has been fine ever since. I am thoroughly confused as to what the issue is, her battery was replaced 12-15 months ago. Also, I want to replace my 17 WRX Limited seats with Alcantara lined seats that retain the heating elements. I don't care for the electronic controls and would like to gain an inch or 2 of headroom. Any suggestions? Edit: I want a new stereo and speakers and maybe an amp for the door speakers. Pioneer and Kenwood still the go tos?
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Jan 11, 2018 14:58
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These FA20 (bren tuned) engines are very sensitive to fuel. I swear each time I get gas it is a roll of the dice whether or not I have issues with knock feedback and learning and this is usually from the same station (Valero seems best in South Jersey). I am half tempted to get rid of the car because I can't enjoy it. So to maybe help this issue I was going to replace the Perrin intake with the Grimmspeed or stock. I also want to get it on a lift to check all fitments again, wrap the Jpipe and install a new charge pipe (when everything is good), then get a retune. Are there any other areas I can look at to make sure I am not missing anything?
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Apr 5, 2018 16:32
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Wrar posted:Just have the tuner pull some timing if you can't get decent fuel. I emailed him about an hour ago. I find it hard to believe that South Jersey doesn't have good gas brands. My go-to brands are Valero, Sunoco, and Citgo. Shell has one station in the area.
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Apr 5, 2018 18:31
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pctD posted:From what I understand that's somewhat normal just because the quality of fuel can vary. That's why the ecu can adjust over time. You really don't want to see knock under high load though. Yeah this tank is acting very strange. FKL has been as low as -4.22 when starting from a stop and FBK hits -1.41 most times when I tap the accelerator. It's acting like the octane is a lot lower. The tank before, which I was doing half fillups, was running great. Same station too. I'm going to burn this tank down and fill up with shell/sunoco/citgo in a high traffic area. Maybe add some 100 octane to bump it up more.
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Apr 5, 2018 21:42
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Imperador do Brasil posted:On my ‘17 I almost always see one infinitesimally short instance of -1.41 every time I drive it, with a rare instance of -2.81. According to Cobb this is within normal range of your DAM is not out of range. My DAM is always 1 so I’ve never been concerned with it, but I do always monitor it on the AP screen. Are you saying you get feedback knock more often than not when tapping the gas pedal? Maybe you did get some wonky gas. I have about 70 miles left on the tank so I will keep you guys informed on what happens next. Instead of gas talk, what chassis and suspension parts should I be looking into? Pitch stop, trans mounts and end links? So I was able to get a half tank from a station that sells high-quality fuel along with e85. That seems to have been it. Amazing how much fuel consistency varies even at the same stations. aluminumonkey fucked around with this message at 13:58 on Apr 6, 2018 |
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Apr 5, 2018 22:06
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I'm looking to do a few things to my 17 wrx. I want new wheels and springs. Is there really any reason other than there are more options to go to 9.5in wide? I really don't want to get new tires as I have plenty of meat on my stock ones and I do not like the stretched look. I may just bite the bullet and get the copper Enkei TS10s or the hyper bronze Cosmis R1s in 9.5 because they don't make them in 8.5. What are my best options in tires (brand and width) and in springs?
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May 29, 2018 20:48
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um excuse me posted:Please note 265/35 on a 9.5 wheel requires an offset of at least +40. +35 will rub. Trying to find +38-40 on wheels I like is loving impossible. I am going to keep looking for something. I believe 8.5in +35 shouldn't rub without a roll of the fender. I can get the tires pretty cheap as I know someone who works at mavis and can order at cost from tirerack.
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May 31, 2018 00:45
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um excuse me posted:Let me help you with that: Holy poo poo....  Thank you. What wheels did you end up with? The end product will end up with my wife killing me for buying everything...but it will be worth it. I did end up getting the TS10s in gloss black last year, but I sent them back because gloss black with a matte tire just doesn't look right to me. Found the Cosmis R1s @ 8.5 https://www.importimageracing.com/products/cosmis-racing-r1-hyper-bronze-wheel-18x8-5-35mm-5x114-3-universal aluminumonkey fucked around with this message at 02:23 on Jun 1, 2018 |
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Jun 1, 2018 01:46
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Shrapnig posted:I'm with you on this. I have a '15 STI that I'm going to be getting rid of pretty soon. I love the car but I'm ready for something that's more refined. At the price point of the new ones an A/S3, 3 series, C Class/CLA, comedy Giulia option, are all available around there. Even the boring options like the Mazda3/6 or Honda Accord would be more refined. I looked at the accord before I bought my 17 wrx and there was not much of a difference. I was looking at the sport model because honda has the special ability to pick the worst looking wheels on every car they make and the stereo was no better than my stock stereo. I wanted a fun car to drive everyday and I get that with the WRX. Yes they could have made some things more refined, but tinkering part of my brain would be bored with everything else.
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Jun 1, 2018 23:29
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Ok new issue. I am looking to hard wire my dashcam to the mirror 12v supply with the 12v to 5v converter. To see what I am working with, I got to that harness going to the mirror and unplugged it (it's a short 4 inch harness with a black and white connecter on either side). When I couldn't find out which wire was which with my multimeter and decided to save it for another day. I now get no power to the mirror. Everything else works on that ceiling console, except for the power going to the mirror. I triple checked all connections but I get nothing. Anyone with experience know what else I can check? Looking online, there is a fuse that might be part of the problem. aluminumonkey fucked around with this message at 19:16 on Jun 2, 2018 |
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Jun 2, 2018 18:58
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um excuse me posted:I ran stock my first season. ASP for a single race on the TE37s before switching back to 17x8 the second season. STH my this season. STH is new for the SCCA and it groups turbo hatchbacks and the like together. The max wheel size for STH is 9 inches with a max tire width of 245mm. I would love to do something like that, but I need to get racing seats. I am too tall and a helmet would not allow me to fit in the car.
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Jun 2, 2018 19:17
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net work error posted:How tall are you? If you lower the seat most people will fit. 6'4. It's all the way down. I hate the power seats so much. I would go with the braum elites, but I love the heat option on my current seats.
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Jun 2, 2018 21:10
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Do it and I will purchase more parts for my wrx.
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Jun 6, 2018 13:50
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Whats the opinion on Rota Wheels? I am looking at the Hashtags @ 9.5 +40
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Jun 14, 2018 15:11
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um excuse me posted:Replica wheel manufacturer. They take other wheel designs and copy them. That should make them pretty easy to weigh ethically as a company. They might not have your best interest in mind. I'd stay the hell away from them personally. Plenty of stories of Grids blowing up. Probably okay for street like Larrymer says but I wouldn't risk it because they still need to work in emergencies. Good to know, I had a feeling that were the case. Was hoping they starting doing things correctly. I wish more manufacturers made wheels that were not 9.5 +35.
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Jun 14, 2018 16:02
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My new wheels are coming in and I am looking for TPMS sensors. It seems OEM is the best way to go, but wasn't sure if there are any companies making them the same quality.
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Jul 11, 2018 16:18
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BoyBlunder posted:What can I do to add some sound to a NA 2018 Forester? It's very quiet and I want to add some loudness to it if I can Muffler delete. Go to Meineke and let them remove it.
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Jul 11, 2018 20:19
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Anyone know if there are replacement channel covers for the roof of a 17 WRX? I apparently have the mounting holes for the roof rack on mine, but the plastic channel cover does not have access to them. I tried looking through genuine subaru parts, but nothing comes up.
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Oct 16, 2018 18:19
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I am having an issue with my 17 wrx during colder mornings. It shutters hard shifting from 1st to 2nd. Once it is warmed up it is good for the day. It started a few months ago but I don't recall it happening ever. What could be causing it and should I take it directly to the dealership? I am on stage 2, but I know that shouldn't make a difference.
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Oct 23, 2018 14:31
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um excuse me posted:Is it a custom tune by any chance? I had similar issues. It turned out my tuner just needed to change the warm up cycle and it was gone. It's a Bren tune. I didn't have it last year. Started around this past March/April.
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Oct 23, 2018 17:09
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I have a strange issue that popped up on my 17 WRX yesterday. Everything was going well until I had to brake really hard yesterday morning. After that I noticed a strange buzzing noise that is only affected by wheel speed. The sound happens both in gear and coasting in neutral. There are no issues with the car pulling to either side and no issues with the brakes. I was able to capture the sound on my dashcam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M9u2QlL3N0 My only guesses so far are a failing wheel bearing or something with the center diff. I have an appointment with subaru on saturday as it is still under warranty with just under 42k miles on it. Any guesses?
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Apr 10, 2019 16:53
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um excuse me posted:2015 Subaru WRX. I get studdering power. Boost needle dances between 15-20psi. 62000 miles if it matters. I'm thinking boost leak. Maybe a fitting or a leaking boost controller. Mines an upgraded Cobb electronically controlled one. Could it also be a fuel thing? Any other guesses? I guess a misfiring sparkplug/coil pack would also do this, but that would throw a code, right? What rpm range does this occur? Sounds like a boost leak if you can't keep boost pressure steady. Check your worm clamps.
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Apr 12, 2019 23:59
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um excuse me posted:It seems to be rpm independent. I noticed it in 6th @ 75mph, so about 2800rpm. I made sure the issue was repeatable by bring revs down to 2500 and giving it a bit of gas. Once I established the issue repeated itself, I dropped it down to forth and went to 5000 rpm, studdering all the way. I've been smelling hot plastic since my last oil change. They may be related but I don't know how they could be. The oil change was luckily done at Subaru so I might be able to pin them for the repair if I can find a related cause. If they did the service I would take it right back and explain the issue started after the oil change. Any intake mods? I took mine in for service for that noise, turns out it was a rear passenger wheel bearing. They will be replacing both rears under warranty.
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Apr 14, 2019 16:42
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2 Things: 1. My wife and I are looking into upgrading her 2015 Forester Touring to a 2021 Ascent. I know the first few years of that cars existence had its issues, but is there any reason I should not be looking at it? It drives really nice and the extra room for the kids is a huge benefit. 2. My 17 WRX (full bolt-ons) has thrown a P0018 code for the left intake cam sprocket sensor. Last year I had the P0016 code show up and had the engine pulled, after putting it back to stock, by the dealer to replace right intake cam sprocket, sensor, and ecu. Has anyone else had these issues? I have the service bulletin from the NHTSA https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160490-9999.pdf
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Wrar posted:I would not consider an Ascent just due to the physics of using something that big with a CVT. I don't believe that anyone can build one strong enough to put up with that much weight. Any reason why you aren't looking at a minivan instead? If you want space it's a better choice by far. My wife refuses the idea of the minivan. The CVT point makes sense since I heard of the issues the previous years had.
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