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MMD3 posted::/ Isn't powertrain coverage until 60k miles anways?? Mr. Powers posted:I think I will be stopping by Village Subaru this weekend. Dooo eeeet
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Turbo Car posted:Stock RS transmission with a VF43 @ 300awhp. Chances are that car is going to need a tranny soon, I know the older RS 5 speeds were stronger than the 02+ WRX, but it's living on borrowed time at those power levels.
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Dec 1, 2008 19:01
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Turbo Car posted:It's not hard to get the WRX as fast as an STi for cheaper than just buying one. It's just not going to be as comfortable at that level. You're right: it is fun tuning it bit by bit, but it will become an addiction. Not comfortable at that level? What do you mean? The "comfort," of an STi compared to say a Stage 2 WRX (which is as fast or faster than an STi) is relatively the same, except the suspension in the STi is harsher.
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Dec 5, 2008 00:25
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nm posted:Sweet, I get to buy a new LCA (and hopefully only that, pray for my coilovers) for my LGT. So you were whipping around in the snow in an empty lot, nailed a curb and bent the poo poo out of your LCA? 
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Dec 7, 2008 00:22
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MMD3 posted:I finally got word from the dealership that Saab is sending out a brand new transmission to take care of my reverse skipping/clicking issue in my 92x aero. See? Told you the warranty should take care of everything
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Dec 9, 2008 03:58
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bull3964 posted:True. You have an 02 WRX with drums in the rear?? I thought they came with discs in the rear, I've never seen one with rear drums. Also I have an 02 with 78k on it, and the only thing that it's needed so far has been brake pads and regular various fluid changes, it runs like a top. Weird. TurboLuvah fucked around with this message at 19:07 on Dec 9, 2008 |
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Dec 9, 2008 18:15
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dreggory posted:The rear drum brake is the hand/parking brake. Ahh gotchya, I was so confused for a moment Edit: bull3964 you've cursed me. This morning when I drove my car the parking brake didn't have the racheting noise when you pull it up and now it feels like it's holding very loose. Get away from my car! 
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Dec 9, 2008 23:30
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Mr. Powers posted:
Took long enough!
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Dec 12, 2008 05:31
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Mr. Powers posted:And it's still not over! Goddamn, should have made the dealer do all that legwork for you.
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Dec 12, 2008 18:18
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nm posted:How the hell does everyone burn out thier LGT clutches so fast? Mine went out at 65k, but I'm sure the PO abused it at some point, and with 280whp and me driving the poo poo out of it, it wasn't long for this world.
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Dec 13, 2008 17:26
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nm posted:http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedules/index.jsp?from=topNav I still change my oil every 3k on the clock no matter what, in any of my cars MMD3, if you can talk them into it and you have a 2.5 turbo motor, try and get them to check the AVCS/oil line banjo filters for clogging, just in case.
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Dec 14, 2008 11:29
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Yes, what you felt in the brake pedal was the ABS engaging. Feels weird the first time you experience it.
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Dec 15, 2008 00:55
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MMD3 posted:I've never spun my tires so they can't be that horrible. does anyone actually have any reviews that prove they're the shittiest thing ever or something? Trust everyone when they say better tires are worth it. I didn't believe it until I got some high performance summer tires, and the difference is incredible, I am now a convert. At that to a nice set of Nokian winter tires, and I'm now a firm believer in the "buy better rubber immediately if possible," crowd.
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Dec 15, 2008 16:26
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gimpsuitjones posted:quotin myself here Yeah I would keep looking, my money is it's losing compression due to a blown head gasket somewhere. You can easily replace the head gaskets if you know what you're doing, but it's not going to be just like changing your oil, and you could run into problems like warped heads that need to be resurfaced. It could also be that the valves aren't seating properly so it's not holding proper compression, or the piston rings aren't sealing completely. Both of which will not be an easy fix, I suggest either looking for a new car or having the mechanic fix it and then do another leakdown/compression test. Older Subarus are a dime a dozen, I would just look for another, there's nothing too special about that car, except that you really want it now.
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Dec 15, 2008 16:31
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gimpsuitjones posted:Thanks, I'll keep looking I guess Meanwhile, I can't sell my 99 5sp Forester in crazy good shape for the life of me 
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Dec 16, 2008 14:50
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Car looks awesome dude Get some daylight snaps!
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It begins!  10 minutes after this was taken a woman driving a Toyota Avalon spun out, and some guy in a Silverado (the one you can barely see in that photo) flying down the left lane panic braked, and just plowed into her front end, spinning her, and someone else in the other lane then nailed her. Then on another on-ramp, an 80 year old man in a Prius almost creamed me from behind, but I saw him skidding and got the hell over out of the way just in time for him to slide up onto the curb, and look at me all surprised. Slow the gently caress down you retard it wasn't my fault! Everyone in Massachusetts stay off the roads! There are so many shitheads out driving right now it's not even funny. My plan is to chill out and wait until about 1am when no one is out driving, then go and find some empty parking lots  Edit: These Nokians were worth every penny. I forgot how awesome they are in the snow, especially when it comes to braking.
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Dec 19, 2008 22:09
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Probably a little too late to ask this, but anyone thing I'll have issues with 205/60/16 snows on stock WRX suspension and stock WRX 16" wheels?
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Dec 23, 2008 03:51
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taqueso posted:Buy some 15" steel wheels off craigslist, it should be easier to find tires and Les Schwab will swap them for free each season. Nooo, I'm asking if they'll fit on the stock 16"s without rubbing much. I don't want to get a set of 15" steelies for the car I don't even know what Les Schwab is.
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Dec 23, 2008 05:02
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taqueso posted:My mistake. I don't know if they will rub first hand, but google reports they will work fine. (Les Schwab is a tire store, apparently only in the NW) I'm goign to see if Town Fair Tire (which I think is probably like Les Schwab) will do the tire changeover free or something.
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Dec 23, 2008 16:23
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8ender posted:I discovered yesterday that if you go WOT on really deep snow there will be a delay of about 2 seconds as all four tires dig down through a couple of inches of snow and then you'll take off. Its about the funnest and most cartoony fun you can possibly have with a car. If you have god snow tires try this. Bring the revs up to like 4k in the snow, and just sidestep the clutch, you'll spin and then just take off like a freight train
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Dec 24, 2008 18:29
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I'll sell you a sweet 99 Forester S with all maint. records and fresh WP and TB for $5800 Only caveat is it's currently in MA.
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Dec 26, 2008 23:32
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CC won't work and the light will flash as a result of the car throwing a CEL code. You can scan them for free at Autozone or I believe you can use your Accessport if you have one.
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Dec 27, 2008 01:58
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Got a chance to try out the new General Altimax Artic tires today, goddamn are they awesome. I would say they are at least comparable to the Nokian Hakka RSIs they replaced, if not better, especially in slush. And for how much they cost, at $65/tire, MUCH cheaper. The taller sidewall and thinner size (205/60/16) fit fine without any rub anywhere at full lock, and they look gnarly as hell on there as well
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Fantastipotamus posted:Did you get those online somewhere? I'll need to replace my winters next year, I think, and those sound like they offer decent grip at a good price. Also provided they're offered in 17" sizes. I got them off of TireRack, but after looking again it looks like they only have 235/45/17s and they're like $105 a pop.
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Jan 1, 2009 22:05
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choo choo posted:I think the saying goes something like "Turboing a 2.5NA is a lot like buttsex with your GF. They'll take it, but they don't really want to." You're dating the wrong girls
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flu1d posted:Just get it! I've hard launched my 07 STi so many times I lost count. 22k miles and still going strong! (Right CV joint went a couple months ago; but it's all covered under warranty You/This is the reason you don't buy a used STI. Just Another XY posted:No, I wish I did. The fact that the car requires 91 octane over 89 octane should have no bearing on whether or not you buy the car. The price difference is pretty much a non-factor. The only reason this should affect your decision is if you live in an area where you cannot get 91 oct easily.
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Jan 6, 2009 19:47
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I've done the Jazzy mod in both my 05 LGT wagon and my 02 WRX wagon, and both times it took less than 25 minutes. No soldering, you just need a silent CD. I went with an Alpine HU in my Forster with the iPod cable, but it was a pain in the rear end controlling the iPod through the Alpine HU interface, and it annoyed the piss out of me so I went back to the Jazzy mod.
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Dr JonboyG posted:Can you post a pic please? I'm looking for a solution for our 92x that will add aux in and let me use my iPhone without looking hideous and as you know the Aero is double DIN. LGT fitment parts are different than the 9-2x, you would need to use WRX compatible DIN stereo components.
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Jan 8, 2009 21:45
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Looks like poo poo.
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TeamIce posted:So I've decided to put some serious power into my Legacy GT - I've already got a Perrin catless uppipe, Perrin catted downpipe, and Perrin top mount intercooler sitting in my garage (Haven't installed any of these yet). I figure that since I'm going to have the install professionally done, I might as well go whole hog, and just replace the turbo while I've at it - I've got a Deadbolt 18G on order. I figure with all this and a proper tune, I should be pushing around 320 horsepower at the wheels. I had as Greddy SP2 catback on my wagon and loved the poo poo out of it.
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Jan 16, 2009 16:32
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hedgegnome posted:Can someone tell me about cheapo ebay downpipes? I really want a new one, but really dont want to spend $500. Theres tons of downpipes on ebay in the 100-150 range, which is much better. Same thing with headers, too. I realize they may not be made as well as the name brands, but I can deal with that for that big a price difference. Those headers will probably crack at the welds in no time short, and probably be more of a pain in the rear end than they're worth (even a lot of name brand headers have cracking issues). Don't know if DPs have common failure points, but I could see fitment problems. Might want to check over at NASIOC and search to see if anyone has had luck with eBay downpipes and/or headers, and see what the experiences have been.
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Some hoonage It's surprisingly harder to do donuts with new snow tires on, there's a shitload of traction.
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ub818 posted:I see Dollar Tree, I see Rent-a-center... where's the pawn shop and/or instant cash store to round out the trifecta? (I'm assuming its just outside of the photo range) Don't forget the "CASH 4 GOLD," store as well. And yes there is a pawn shop in that strip mall plaza haha Gotta love Springfield!"[ELP posted:"] I had a bad feeling about that car when you were posting about it  Sorry duder. Buuuut, look on the bright side, time for a built motor and some forged internals
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Jan 20, 2009 15:52
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MMD3, I remember everyone saying to ditch the crappy tires... At least it looks like there wasn't really any major damage, thank god. Also, holy poo poo that must have been an interesting 4 seconds, that's a huuuuge ditch. TurboLuvah fucked around with this message at 02:35 on Jan 28, 2009 |
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Jan 28, 2009 02:27
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Disciple of Pain posted:I will be focusing on 03-04 Outback Wagons with a 5sp. Good news is that all Outbacks from 2003-2006 have the cold weather package as standard. That means heated windshield, seats, mirrors, and... a rear LSD. You should buy my 99 Forester 5MT and ship it to Denver
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MMD3 posted:seriously? no Subaru specialty shops in Pittsburgh? that's kind of shocking, we have at least one in Portland as well as several Subaru tuning shops. I guess the difference is that there are a ton of Subarus in the PNW. There should be an absolute poo poo ton of Subarus in Pennsylvania as well, they're all over the North East.
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Feb 6, 2009 03:51
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Jesus. How the hell did this happen again?
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You said it had 60k on it. Might be worth a try to call SOA and POLITELY (don't be a dick it will get nowhere) see if they can do anything about it. Tell them you like Subarus and this is your xth Subaru and you plan on buying another 09, and see if they will work with you at all. I've had very good luck with them and problems right around warranty expirations.
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koopatrooper posted:B) buy an already modded car and have the work and labor off my head, at risk with the guy having hosed up the job No. Try to find as stock a car as you can, and go from there.
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