Megan's 2009 WRX converted to stock and on to the next one..

[BlondeBaby*//G]

So I finally picked up the WRX I wanted. Bought the car from Robert's Auto Mall in Downington great place very reasonable. The car only had one owner and had 14k miles on it. I love this car, I keep finding out things about it I had no idea about I'm so happy to be a Subie owner. It's quick to me compared to my 2000 Jetta and very nice exterior/interior. I'm not looking to get much power I'm more for looks.

Mods:
STi Front Bumper Lip
Single Ported 12' MTX Sub
Agency Power SR Intake
HID 6000k Headlights and Fog Lights
Debadged
Tint
Smoked Tail Lights
Carbon Fiber SPT Trunk Trim
AEM Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
AEM Boost Gauge
HKS Turbo Timer
SMY ClusterMaker Dual Gauge Pod
Invidia Catless DP (wrapped)
SPT Heat Shield
OS Tune by Area 1320 (311 awhp & 315awtr @ 20 lbs boost)
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump Kit
Torque Solution TMIC
Invidia Q300 Dual Exhaust
Kartboy Short Throw
Stoptech Stage 2 Sport Brake Upgrade (slotted F&R rotors, lines, pads)
KW Variant 3 Coilovers




Eventually:
Summer rims (don't know what I want yet)
245 tires for summer rims



New...
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[AWDkid]

Pictures and what 00 jetta did you have? if it was a 2.0 lol id hope this is faster haha

[ambitiousCK]

Reserved for the pics im editing...they'll be up shortly =)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Pictures and what 00 jetta did you have? if it was a 2.0 lol id hope this is faster haha

by far lol a hell of a lot faster lol

[ambitiousCK]

First page updated with pics

[BlondeBaby*//G]

First page updated with pics

thanks for the pics baby:wink:

[ambitiousCK]

thanks for the pics baby:wink:

Yurrrrrrp :mrgreen:

[caldwell]

Envy...

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Envy...

lol :mrgreen:

[cb7Jr]

 nice pick up can't wait to c it in person  pics look good as always my friend keep up the good work 

[BlondeBaby*//G]

 nice pick up can't wait to c it in person  pics look good as always my friend keep up the good work 

Thanks!:mrgreen:

[RayArroyo]

awesome car!

[cb7Jr]

Once spring times comes u know wat u gotta do........pound it!!! Lol 

[AWDkid]

Looks good.

[Honest_Bob]

Congrats!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

awesome car!

Thank you

Once spring times comes u know wat u gotta do........pound it!!! Lol 

Juan don't stat you don't know how much I spent to get it lol.. if you didn't notice its on my list of to dos lol

Looks good.

Thanks

Congrats!


Hey thanks

[Subie_sleeper]

Are you sure it's an 09?
The pics don't seem to show the gunmetal wheels. It's probably just me. :lol:
Make sure you have winter or all season rubber on it. The stockers for 09 were summer only.
If you're near reading, and you & CK ever want to swing by Becker in Allentown I can go over ALL the car's electronic gadgets with you. :)
Let me know.


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[Subie_sleeper]

Oh yeah.......
Welcome to the Subie family! :drag:



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[Rally Sport]

Congrats on the rex!

[Ej6Mike]

Very awsome! def jealous here...

Nice pics by CK !

[OutToWinPAHC]

Oh so you have many cool rides

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Are you sure it's an 09?
The pics don't seem to show the gunmetal wheels. It's probably just me. :lol:
Make sure you have winter or all season rubber on it. The stockers for 09 were summer only.
If you're near reading, and you & CK ever want to swing by Becker in Allentown I can go over ALL the car's electronic gadgets with you. :)
Let me know.

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I know what I bought lol everything says 2009 on the paperwork but it is hard to tel in some pics. I have A/S tires CK pointed that out lol but thanks

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Oh so you have many cool rides

lol just the bike and WRX I'm trying to sell the Jetta

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Congrats on the rex!

thanks lol

Very awsome! def jealous here...

Nice pics by CK !

lol I can't believe it's mine

[ambitiousCK]

Def an 09, the tires that are on there now are all seasons and the wheels are gunmetal lol. Thanks for the compliments on the pics, car is awesome to drive...but not as awesome as my STi =P...then again her cars all one color and much nicer on the inside hahaha

[RyanG]

Welcome to the family (italian kiss on cheeks)

[Subie_sleeper]

LOL
Sorry for second guessing. I always spot 08 vs 09 right off the bat by wheel color. :)
I'd still be happy to go over anything that might have been missed. Basically the VDC system, and only if the sales rep didn't go over it with you. Congrats again!


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[BlondeBaby*//G]

Def an 09, the tires that are on there now are all seasons and the wheels are gunmetal lol. Thanks for the compliments on the pics, car is awesome to drive...but not as awesome as my STi =P...then again her cars all one color and much nicer on the inside hahaha

yeah so HA!!!!!!! lol

Welcome to the family (italian kiss on cheeks) Thank you :-p

LOL
Sorry for second guessing. I always spot 08 vs 09 right off the bat by wheel color. :)
I'd still be happy to go over anything that might have been missed. Basically the VDC system, and only if the sales rep didn't go over it with you. Congrats again!


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lol well I have one question, what is up with that wanna be sub under the driver's seat lol it looks like its made for a kid's powerwheels car.

[caldwell]

since i own an suv, and naturally like messing with my vehicles...

a key mod for me naturally is a sound system, and your one of the few members on here that ive notcied talk about their vehicle's sound system. compared to suspension and power upgrades...

what kind of audio upgrades are you thinking about for the new whip ?

[Khellen]

Congrats on becomming a Subaru owner!

[redlegacygt]

very nice ride, welcome to the subaru club!

[Subie_sleeper]

yeah so HA!!!!!!! lol

Thank you :-p



lol well I have one question, what is up with that wanna be sub under the driver's seat lol it looks like its made for a kid's powerwheels car.

Ahhhh, the infamous factory sub. It's a great paperweight. Nuff said. :)


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[ambitiousCK]

His and Hers =)))

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[BlondeBaby*//G]

Congrats on becomming a Subaru owner!

Hey thanks:mrgreen:

very nice ride, welcome to the subaru club!

thank you :mrgreen:

Ahhhh, the infamous factory sub. It's a great paperweight. Nuff said. :)


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lol ok thanks, I didn't know you worked for a Subaru dealer CK told me lol, he also showed me some videos of your car that's sick lol very nice

[BlondeBaby*//G]

since i own an suv, and naturally like messing with my vehicles...

a key mod for me naturally is a sound system, and your one of the few members on here that ive notcied talk about their vehicle's sound system. compared to suspension and power upgrades...

what kind of audio upgrades are you thinking about for the new whip ?

I like how the set up already is in the car, ipod hook up which displays text on the dash for the ipod and radio. The ipod/radio can be controlled on the dash and steering wheel I don't want to lose that, it looks very clean. I'm just putting in my MTX double 12' sub I've had in and maybe eventually new speakers depending on how they hold out/sound with the sub. I noticed not to may people are into sounds either but I'm a girl I'm not looking to get power or race or anything like that I'm more for looks of the car.

[Subie_sleeper]

Thanks. :)

Let me know if there's any factory stuff you need. You too CK. ;)

Stay away from the SPT intake.


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[Got Insulin?]

His and Hers =)))



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The Sti is is secretly thinking: Surprise buttsex!

:wiggle:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

The Sti is is secretly thinking: Surprise buttsex!

:wiggle:

:lol: lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Thanks. :)

Let me know if there's any factory stuff you need. You too CK. ;)

Stay away from the SPT intake.


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lol ok thanks, He'll probably be picking out/ telling me what's good to get when I'm ready for parts. I don't want much just intake, exhaust, boost gauge then the rest is for looks.

[Subie_sleeper]

lol ok thanks, He'll probably be picking out/ telling me what's good to get when I'm ready for parts. I don't want much just intake, exhaust, boost gauge then the rest is for looks.

You'll need a tune to take advantage of the bolt ons. If it has the factory cat-back, a DP will make it louder for sure. Then you have a full turbo back! Yay!


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[Honest_Bob]

Dont forget the short shifter and shifter bushings! :wink:

[Subie_sleeper]

Dont forget the short shifter and shifter bushings! :wink:

True Ben, I can't believe I forgot.


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[ambitiousCK]

True Ben, I can't believe I forgot.


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i didnt :mrgreen:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

You'll need a tune to take advantage of the bolt ons. If it has the factory cat-back, a DP will make it louder for sure. Then you have a full turbo back! Yay!


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lol yeah he told me about that

Dont forget the short shifter and shifter bushings! :wink:

and yeah he mentioned a short shifter lol


i didnt :mrgreen:

what would I do without you lol

[856jersey]

Sick! I want! :)

[vdcoff]

So I finally picked up the WRX I wanted. Bought the car from Robert's Auto Mall in Downington great place very reasonable. The car only had one owner and had 14k miles on it. I love this car, I keep finding out things about it I had no idea about I'm so happy to be a Subie owner. It's quick to me compared to my 2000 Jetta and very nice exterior/interior. I'm not looking to get much power I'm more for looks.
As of now it's stock except for the STi front bumper lip and SPT exhaust.

Plans are:
Tint
put in my MTX sub
HIDs
Intake
Louder exhaust system
Springs
Take off the pin stripes




don't forget a tune!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Sick! I want! :)


lol thanks :)


don't forget a tune!


yeah lol my boyfriend told me about getting one, my list is getting longer I just didn't edit it lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

so I'm dying to start some mods but I can't right now hopefully I'll get some extra cash for christmas I really want to get an intake on so I can hear that turbo lol

[Subie_sleeper]

so I'm dying to start some mods but I can't right now hopefully I'll get some extra cash for christmas I really want to get an intake on so I can hear that turbo lol

Cobb short ram + Perrin after MAF = FTW
A silicone inlet (any) finishes them off nicely.
Stay away from any metal intake pieces
(SPT intake is a heatsoak GENERATOR)
Aaron Sheally at JSC speed is who I order from. Mention you're a TST member.


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[NickDHdfc]

matching cars but you get the vf52 :( lol cant wait to see how this turns out over the next couple months

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Cobb short ram + Perrin after MAF = FTW
A silicone inlet (any) finishes them off nicely.
Stay away from any metal intake pieces
(SPT intake is a heatsoak GENERATOR)
Aaron Sheally at JSC speed is who I order from. Mention you're a TST member.


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hey thanks a lot I appreciate it

[BlondeBaby*//G]

matching cars but you get the vf52 :( lol cant wait to see how this turns out over the next couple months

I originally wanted an 08 to save a little money and my parents were so against me getting a new car but they're the ones who found me the 09 it was such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. I can't wait to start some mods

[RyanG]

fuel pump.. must have fuel pump.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

fuel pump.. must have fuel pump.

ahh yes, thank you lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

fuel pump.. must have fuel pump.

do you know of a rough estimate if I were to get a tune with you guys? after I get a perrin short ram intake and maybe a downpipe

[ambitiousCK]

do you know of a rough estimate if I were to get a tune with you guys? after I get a perrin short ram intake and maybe a downpipe

PM them

[BlondeBaby*//G]

nothing major but I removed the black license plate holder on the car and peeled the dealer's sticker decals off as well. looks a little cleaner

[boostboy]

lovee the dash very nice!!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

lovee the dash very nice!!

thanks lol i thought its pretty flashy lol I want to keep the interior clean as possible I don't want to get an aftermarket headunit and when I get a boost gauge and AFR gauge it must match perfectly lol

[caldwell]

already that mod list is just getting bigger and bigger...

[BlondeBaby*//G]

already that mod list is just getting bigger and bigger...

yeah lol one thing at a time though

[DC2-Chris]

coilovers over springs anyday IMO

[ambitiousCK]

coilovers over springs anyday IMO

+1:lol::lol:

[Subie_sleeper]

+1:lol::lol:

+1 for GOOD coilovers!

My ISC N1s are in the same price / quality range of BC,TEIN, & Megan.

I really wish I'd have gone with a better strut & lowering spring setup. I might be able to get them smoothed out a bit by playing with the pre-load, but not by much.
Talk to DaveSTI about any Subaru suspension mods you're considering.
YOU have way more options than I did with the Baja. Lol




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[BlondeBaby*//G]

coilovers over springs anyday IMO

yeah

+1:lol::lol:

lol i know babe

+1 for GOOD coilovers!

My ISC N1s are in the same price / quality range of BC,TEIN, & Megan.

I really wish I'd have gone with a better strut & lowering spring setup. I might be able to get them smoothed out a bit by playing with the pre-load, but not by much.
Talk to DaveSTI about any Subaru suspension mods you're considering.
YOU have way more options than I did with the Baja. Lol




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lol sounds good thank you

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Are you sure it's an 09?
The pics don't seem to show the gunmetal wheels. It's probably just me. :lol:
Make sure you have winter or all season rubber on it. The stockers for 09 were summer only.
If you're near reading, and you & CK ever want to swing by Becker in Allentown I can go over ALL the car's electronic gadgets with you. :)
Let me know.


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I have another question if you can help me out lol...

So I parked on a hill the other day and ever since my hill assist hasn't been working. Ck and I looked it up in the manual on how to activate/deactivate it but the directions it gives does not work it says hold the traction control down and wait till it flashes yellow then green and it either turns on or off that's it lol. Is there any other way to try to activate the hill assist? I don't necessarily need it but I don't know why it doesn't work now lol If you know any tips about it I'd really appreciate it lol

[Subie_sleeper]

I have another question if you can help me out lol...

So I parked on a hill the other day and ever since my hill assist hasn't been working. Ck and I looked it up in the manual on how to activate/deactivate it but the directions it gives does not work it says hold the traction control down and wait till it flashes yellow then green and it either turns on or off that's it lol. Is there any other way to try to activate the hill assist? I don't necessarily need it but I don't know why it doesn't work now lol If you know any tips about it I'd really appreciate it lol

PM 'd my cell. It could be a few things.


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[Ace]

coilovers over springs anyday IMO

I wouldnt put crappy coilvoers above a quality spring and strut, ever.

But it won't score points from the cool guys, so I guess I"m wrong.

[Ace]

I really wish I'd have gone with a better strut & lowering spring setup. I might be able to get them smoothed out a bit by playing with the pre-load, but not by much.

Preload? Lol

you don't want any on a street car.

[Subie_sleeper]

Preload? Lol

you don't want any on a street car.

Ace, you have no idea what the issues I have to deal with when it comes to the Baja. ;) it's a kit for a Legacy which is lighter. The manufacturer recommended a little preload on the front & rear (a bit mote in the front) & using the damping adjustments to tune the ride. I bought cheap coilovers & am paying the price. :(
If they say a little preload might help, I'm tryin' it. ;)


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[Honest_Bob]

I wouldnt put crappy coilvoers above a quality spring and strut, ever.

But it won't score points from the cool guys, so I guess I"m wrong.

As an EX cheap coilover owner I fully support this statement.

[Ace]

Ace, you have no idea what the issues I have to deal with when it comes to the Baja. ;) it's a kit for a Legacy which is lighter. The manufacturer recommended a little preload on the front & rear (a bit mote in the front) & using the damping adjustments to tune the ride. I bought cheap coilovers & am paying the price. :(
If they say a little preload might help, I'm tryin' it. ;)


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Oh I can fully understand the custom aspect of things...you think a Baja is odd, try owning a 240 where the market is flooded with **** coilovers, and to go with a decent set you're going custom anyway (like I had to lol)

What I"m confused as is why they suggest preloading them, even a little. With a linear spring you'll never change the capacity/weight of the spring, only move it's working area to a smaller zone. Certainly I understand slight preload for cross weighting and that sort for a race car, but on a street car I'd be afraid to really put much on, as most cheap coilovers (as you claim to have) don't offer any true rebound correction...because of this, it's gonna make it very jumpy feeling on uneven roads...sure you'll be able to use the 'dampening' adjustment to a degree, but it's not going to mask the ride.

Have you ever reduced preload to zero and maybe backed the dampening off as well? In my experience with most cheap stuff, they actually work best on lowest settings...yes I know that sounds odd but it's true.

Another thing to cosider: Can you increase spring rate at all? I mean if you know the springs I/D and length (easily measured) you could tear your coilovers apart and put some springs in there. HOWEVER (and while this sounds great in theory) you're more than likely now going to be pushing the limits of the damper itself here...thus now you're in the snowball effect of it all.

As an EX cheap coilover owner I fully support this statement.

I love hearing things like this. Heck I'm on 550/450 springs and it rides like a Caddilac with the 8611's :D I may even go to 650/550

[Subie_sleeper]

Not trying to thread jack Megan. :)
One more quick reply.
The coilovers ARE at zero preload.
Any medium or bigger bump is unbearable with the dampening turned up. Turned down it's not near as bad.... But it's like I'm in a civic or jetta with cut springs. :lol: they advised a LITTLE preload and THEN softening the dampening.


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[BlondeBaby*//G]

hey hey guys lol I appreciate everyone's input it's a while away yet till I go with lowering the car.

on a side note lol I have been getting better gas mileage out of this tank than I did on my first fill up. I love this car it's such an upgrade for what I had before lol

[ambitiousCK]

The misses wanted a photoshoot in the snow...so she gets what she wants lol.

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Her first tail out snow fun (please excuse the 6400 iso 8/)

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Handheld 6400 iso rolling shots ftl

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Hope you like it =)))))

[BlondeBaby*//G]

thanks babe they turned out great

[ambitiousCK]

thanks babe they turned out great

Your welcome :lol:

[ambitiousCK]

No play lmao

[BlondeBaby*//G]

No play lmao

Yeah lol starting to die off just like the jetta lmao

[Honest_Bob]

Someones having some fun! ;)

[morla]

I would have called it a "snowtoshoot":mrgreen:

[morla]

but aside from my weak pun, the car looks great and an awesome upgrade from the jetta

[BlondeBaby*//G]

but aside from my weak pun, the car looks great and an awesome upgrade from the jetta

thanks lol I appreciate it :mrgreen:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

So mom and dad didn't want the entertainment center I bought them for Christmas so I got my 200 bucks back :mrgreen: ... Looking to install my MTX double sub Sunday and maybe getting Perrin Short Ram intake in the near future:-p

[Rally Sport]

So mom and dad didn't want the entertainment center I bought them for Christmas so I got my 200 bucks back :mrgreen: ... Looking to install my MTX double sub Sunday and maybe getting Perrin Short Ram intake in the near future:-p

We should all just buy our parents thng we know they don't want so we get it back as mod money, its a tuner eveil plan :mrgreen:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

We should all just buy our parents thng we know they don't want so we get it back as mod money, its a tuner eveil plan :mrgreen:

lol it was nice but it wasn't sturdy... but of course the display at the store was.. lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Sub is installed sounds great not nearly as much trunk rattle as I had in the Jetta So I'm happy. I don't have much trunk room but that doesn't bother me, it's wedged in pretty tight hopefully it doesn't move lol

[jesse096]

The newer WRX's are looking better and better to me... gonna hafta keep an eyeball on this one :]

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

The newer WRX's are looking better and better to me... gonna hafta keep an eyeball on this one :]

-Jesse

lol thanks... it's such an improvement of body style IMO from the other models

[jesse096]

I still like the older ones, like CK's, but these are starting to grow on me, especially the '11 WRX Wagons...

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I still like the older ones, like CK's, but these are starting to grow on me, especially the '11 WRX Wagons...

-Jesse

yeah the the '11 look sick not into wagons but on here I've seen a couple of really nice ones

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Quick pic of the Sub from my point and shoot

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2185.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2188.jpg

Bought a Greddy TT from a friend mostly likely installing it in the glove box or under the dash

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2195.jpg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I'm dying to get an intake... but first car payment is due this month and next month 6 months of insurance is due... lol I'll still figure something out

[856jersey]

You know ya really don't need a turbo timer for a Subaru.... but psshh what am i saying i just installed one not to long ago lol.....

[MikeK]

really like your car... I'm stuck between a sedan and hatch... I really like yours

[vdcoff]

nice!! I need to add a sub to my car, but thats after exhaust and performance parts, not a priority at this point ;)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

You know ya really don't need a turbo timer for a Subaru.... but psshh what am i saying i just installed one not to long ago lol..... lol then how does the turbo cool down?


really like your car... I'm stuck between a sedan and hatch... I really like yours

Thank you, I'm not a fan of hatches but I've seen a few nice ones


nice!! I need to add a sub to my car, but thats after exhaust and performance parts, not a priority at this point ;)

Thanks lol I'm kinda opposite. I might have to steal your idea of the tinted film yours came out great

[vdcoff]

lol then how does the turbo cool down?




Thank you, I'm not a fan of hatches but I've seen a few nice ones




Thanks lol I'm kinda opposite. I might have to steal your idea of the tinted film yours came out great

they look ok, they were a bitch to install, make sure you have a heat gun, made it alot easier

[856jersey]

lol then how does the turbo cool down?




Thank you, I'm not a fan of hatches but I've seen a few nice ones




Thanks lol I'm kinda opposite. I might have to steal your idea of the tinted film yours came out great




I'm pretty sure your WRX turbo, and pretty much any factory turbo for many years are oil and water cooled. Basically, after shutting down the coolant will continue to cycle through the turbo and in the process it forces oil to also cycle through till it is cooled down. So basically it cools it self down just like a turbo timer would but without wasting gas. So there is no need for a turbo timer unless you are tracking the car :)

[ambitiousCK]

I'm pretty sure your WRX turbo, and pretty much any factory turbo for many years are oil and water cooled. Basically, after shutting down the coolant will continue to cycle through the turbo and in the process it forces oil to also cycle through till it is cooled down. So basically it cools it self down just like a turbo timer would but without wasting gas. So there is no need for a turbo timer unless you are tracking the car :)

She's just going to smile and nod her head to that while explanation lol

[Bdub215]

lol then how does the turbo cool down?

not to seem like an a-hole but its called waiting 5 minutes after your done driving just letting the car idle. Turbo Timers are for lazy people. And a waste of money

[Subie_sleeper]

not to seem like an a-hole

Too late. :)

Though the previous post about not needing one is correct.
Megan, look under your hood.
The tiny, second reservoir / radiator cap near your turbo IS a turbo cooldown device.
The heat from the turbo pulls coolant from there into the turbo, the suction pulls MORE coolant from the main radiator into the little one. When the turbo is cooled off the flow of coolant stops.

[856jersey]

not to seem like an a-hole but its called waiting 5 minutes after your done driving just letting the car idle. Turbo Timers are for lazy people. And a waste of money

True but mine is hooked up to my ECU and gives me some cool readings that are kinda important :-p

[ambitiousCK]

And what if your late for work or school and don't have the time to sit in your car for 5 minutes...its a nice option to have not necessarily being lazy. If it makes life easier why not? Just my $0.02...put it towards the intake lol

[Honest_Bob]

And what if your late for work or school and don't have the time to sit in your car for 5 minutes...its a nice option to have not necessarily being lazy. If it makes life easier why not? Just my $0.02...put it towards the intake lol

The beauty is that you dont even need to let it sit for 5 minutes. ;)

With my car I can actually hear the coolant circulating through the turbo after its been shut off. The reservoir Rob is talking about works.

Enough of that, your gonna do what your gonna do.

JFYI I know some turbo timers fit nicely where the ash tray goes, or they did in the 02-04 wrx/sti's. Might wanna take a look on Nasioc. :cool:

[856jersey]

The beauty is that you dont even need to let it sit for 5 minutes. ;)

With my car I can actually hear the coolant circulating through the turbo after its been shut off. The reservoir Rob is talking about works.

Enough of that, your gonna do what your gonna do.

JFYI I know some turbo timers fit nicely where the ash tray goes, or they did in the 02-04 wrx/sti's. Might wanna take a look on Nasioc. :cool:


True turbo-timers for our cars are useless....mine is hooked up to my ecu so it tells me my o2 numbers and battery, and my A/F. Oh and if you're in a hurry or whatever you can just pull you're E-brake or with mine you just push down the stick till the countdown is to zero.


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab51/josh2739/e681b270.jpg
i put my on my ash tray :)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

not to seem like an a-hole but its called waiting 5 minutes after your done driving just letting the car idle. Turbo Timers are for lazy people. And a waste of money

sorry but when you have an intern 40+ hours a week, work 20 hours a week, and other things I don't exactly have the time to sit in my car 20-30 mins of my day : )

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Too late. :)

Though the previous post about not needing one is correct.
Megan, look under your hood.
The tiny, second reservoir / radiator cap near your turbo IS a turbo cooldown device.
The heat from the turbo pulls coolant from there into the turbo, the suction pulls MORE coolant from the main radiator into the little one. When the turbo is cooled off the flow of coolant stops.

lol agh I see but... it's nice to not have to wait when I'm running late for things

And what if your late for work or school and don't have the time to sit in your car for 5 minutes...its a nice option to have not necessarily being lazy. If it makes life easier why not? Just my $0.02...put it towards the intake lol

yes you are correct

The beauty is that you dont even need to let it sit for 5 minutes. ;)

With my car I can actually hear the coolant circulating through the turbo after its been shut off. The reservoir Rob is talking about works.

Enough of that, your gonna do what your gonna do.

JFYI I know some turbo timers fit nicely where the ash tray goes, or they did in the 02-04 wrx/sti's. Might wanna take a look on Nasioc. :cool:
it looks nice in the ash tray didn't think of that lol thanks for the idea

True turbo-timers for our cars are useless....mine is hooked up to my ecu so it tells me my o2 numbers and battery, and my A/F. Oh and if you're in a hurry or whatever you can just pull you're E-brake or with mine you just push down the stick till the countdown is to zero.


http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab51/josh2739/e681b270.jpg
i put my on my ash tray :)

yeah thanks for the input lol I like the ash tray set up it looks good

[ambitiousCK]

yes you are correct




As always :lol:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

She's just going to smile and nod her head to that while explanation lol

:iagree: :-p

[ambitiousCK]

Remember......theres no 6th gear....thats reverse :)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Remember......theres no 6th gear....thats reverse :)

yes I am aware but my hand doesn't think so when it's trying to reach down lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I'm looking to get a SR intake I was looking for a Perrin but can't find one for my car only Cold air... anyone know of any other good brands for a SR. I was thinking about Agency Power??? I'd appreciate any feedback thanks

[vdcoff]

i'm not gonna lie, i come out of 5th gear to go into 6th gear on the highway, then I LOL haha

[AWDkid]

I'm looking to get a SR intake I was looking for a Perrin but can't find one for my car only Cold air... anyone know of any other good brands for a SR. I was thinking about Agency Power??? I'd appreciate any feedback thanks

K&N typhoon intakes what i run.. Perrin's are good tho. Why do you wanna run SR?

[BlondeBaby*//G]

K&N typhoon intakes what i run.. Perrin's are good tho. Why do you wanna run SR?

ok thanks, a couple people told me to stay away from cold air

[BlondeBaby*//G]

i'm not gonna lie, i come out of 5th gear to go into 6th gear on the highway, then I LOL haha

yeah lol when I used to drive Ck's Sti I kept reaching down a lot lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Cobb short ram + Perrin after MAF = FTW
A silicone inlet (any) finishes them off nicely.
Stay away from any metal intake pieces
(SPT intake is a heatsoak GENERATOR)
Aaron Sheally at JSC speed is who I order from. Mention you're a TST member.


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Hey Rob,
I messaged JSC speed and they haven't gotten back to me are the Agency Power intakes any good or should I only look for cobb??

[vdcoff]

Hey Rob,
I messaged JSC speed and they haven't gotten back to me are the Agency Power intakes any good or should I only look for cobb??

Honestly in my opinion an intake is an intake, its just which brand name do you want. Make sure the piping that is used is not metal, because the heat from the engine with heat up the metal intake tubing which defeats the purpose of having a cold air or sr intake.

I would go with a plastic based material for the tubing because it wont get as hot. K&N uses a plastic material I believe.

[JSCspeed]

Messaged you back!

Our most popular intakes are the Perrin CAI and K&N short ram. The AP uses a K&N filter which is a plus. I wouldn't worry too much about the intake heating up.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Honestly in my opinion an intake is an intake, its just which brand name do you want. Make sure the piping that is used is not metal, because the heat from the engine with heat up the metal intake tubing which defeats the purpose of having a cold air or sr intake.

I would go with a plastic based material for the tubing because it wont get as hot. K&N uses a plastic material I believe.

yeah thats true thanks for your help, I just don't want to buy the "wrong" thing but everyone has their own opinion on which is the best

[ambitiousCK]

Oh snap 7 pages lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Oh snap 7 pages lol

if I put car for sale for 2.00 id get just as many pages as you lol... "im selling my car"... 6 pages of people talking you out of it... "car no longer for sale" .... 5 more pages of good choice man and blah blah blah lol

[ambitiousCK]

if I put car for sale for 2.00 id get just as many pages as you lol... "im selling my car"... 6 pages of people talking you out of it... "car no longer for sale" .... 5 more pages of good choice man and blah blah blah lol

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/bellesfemmes/GIFS/tumblr_ledooxAfD61qerwx4.gif

[BlondeBaby*//G]

http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae83/bellesfemmes/GIFS/tumblr_ledooxAfD61qerwx4.gif

:rotfl:

[ambitiousCK]

:rotfl:

lol had to...are you getting rims in the summer?

[BlondeBaby*//G]

lol had to...are you getting rims in the summer?

If I have a job maybe :mrgreen: ... can you answer your phone lol

[ambitiousCK]

If I have a job maybe :mrgreen: ... can you answer your phone lol

nope downstairs doing HW


http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd480/spnbloodstar/deal.gif




If you get a job your not getting Rotas...... lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

nope downstairs doing HW

If you get a job your not getting Rotas...... lol

why is that and enough with the animations lol

[ambitiousCK]

why is that and enough with the animations lol

Because you'll be....

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/SMILEYMONEY-1.gif

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Because you'll be....

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/SMILEYMONEY-1.gif

:lol: I like that one

[ambitiousCK]

:lol: I like that one

lol yea... you'll be living at home and be making money..you can get REAL rims and such if you wanted lol.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

SO I ordered some HID fogs and head lights for my car can't wait to get them on and blind people :mrgreen: I can't wait to see what it will look like with the fogs... and I went through with it and ordered an Agency Power SR intake, can't wait to hear that turbo. lol I know it's not much but it's exciting for me.:mrgreen: Thanks guys

[BlondeBaby*//G]

HIDs came in, just waiting on the intake then I'm going to install the GReddy TT, HID headlights and fogs, and the Agency Power SR intake

[BlondeBaby*//G]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2200.jpg

All dirty....


side note the intake should come in today

[856jersey]

^^your good just clean the windshield, turn her on and go lol

[ambitiousCK]

Reminds of a hedgehog for some reason lol. Also that's a mean ass snowblower in the backround lol thing must be twin turboed . Hmmmm I spy a toyota truck as well as him/her if they want to sell it lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

^^your good just clean the windshield, turn her on and go lol
That sounds like a great idea lol

Reminds of a hedgehog for some reason lol. Also that's a mean ass snowblower in the backround lol thing must be twin turboed . Hmmmm I spy a toyota truck as well as him/her if they want to sell it lol

lol you would pick out the truck it was lifted pretty high lol some older guy was driving it

[Khellen]

lol agh I see but... it's nice to not have to wait when I'm running late for things

...but he was saying you DON'T have to wait in your car with the way stock Subarus are setup. The 2ndary resevoir keeps pumping coolant through the turbo even when the car is turned off (until the turbo cools down)....where as a turbo timer would leave your car on to pump said coolant.

Don't waste your money....spend it on something else if you havent already bought it. Unless you just want people to randomly remind you that you left your car running....haha

Honestly in my opinion an intake is an intake, its just which brand name do you want. Make sure the piping that is used is not metal, because the heat from the engine with heat up the metal intake tubing which defeats the purpose of having a cold air or sr intake.

I would go with a plastic based material for the tubing because it wont get as hot. K&N uses a plastic material I believe.

Sorry Nick....not true. Subarus are finicky about intakes. Without a tune different intakes will effect your car in different ways. Here is a good post from Nabisco, it's a little out dated but it might give you some perspective.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=477393

Do intakes cause problems with the air/fuel ratio?

Many seem to believe that since their XXX intake does not cause a CEL or exhibit any driveability problems, then their XXX intake must be good. Though the apparent increase in power gives them peace of mind, what they don't take into account is their intake is actually causing unseen harm to their engine. This is generally due to two reasons:
1. The intake piping diameter is incorrect. This can cause a lean condition in the case of larger than stock diameter piping or a rich condition with decreased diameter piping.
2. The air flow is not laminar. The stock piping, through it's apparent unusual design, is constructed to smooth out turbulent air flow. Aftermarket systems do not take this into consideration. When turbulence occurs, the MAF sensor will suddenly see more or less air then it had previously. This will cause the ECU to respond by making the engine run leaner or richer for as long as the error from turbulence occurs.

Can the intake problems be corrected through aftermarket engine management?

Yes. There are a wide variety of engine management systems that have the capability of modifying the mass air flow values to correct intake piping that is non-OEM size. Some intakes have especially troublesome turbulence problems. Since this turbulence can occur at different points in the power band, based on both engine RPM and engine load, all that can be done to make the engine run safely is to recalibrate the engine with a relatively rich overall tune to compensate.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

...but he was saying you DON'T have to wait in your car with the way stock Subarus are setup. The 2ndary resevoir keeps pumping coolant through the turbo even when the car is turned off (until the turbo cools down)....where as a turbo timer would leave your car on to pump said coolant.

Don't waste your money....spend it on something else if you havent already bought it. Unless you just want people to randomly remind you that you left your car running....haha



Sorry Nick....not true. Subarus are finicky about intakes. Without a tune different intakes will effect your car in different ways. Here is a good post from Nabisco, it's a little out dated but it might give you some perspective.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=477393


I already have a TT and the intake I ordered just came in today.. but thanks for the info I will be getting a tune once it warms up. Thanks for the info

[Khellen]

I already have a TT and the intake I ordered just came in today.. but thanks for the info I will be getting a tune once it warms up. Thanks for the info

Planning on getting a turboback before your tune? Can't go wrong with a stage 2 pro-tune!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Pics of everything I'm installing hopefully within the next week

Agency Power SR Intake
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2203.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2202.jpg

GReddy TT (Yes I've heard I don't necessarily need one but I already have it so why not) Will be installed in the glove box. I like the idea of those who said about putting it in the astray, lol turns out I don't have an ashtray.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2210.jpg


6000K HID headlight and fog lights

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2204.jpg

[vdcoff]

niiiice

[BlondeBaby*//G]

niiiice

Thanks I saw on your thread you want a DP, I can't wait to get a DP so it sounds louder, when I bought it an SPT exhaust was on and since it is semi aftermarket I don't want to buy another lol I'm hoping the DP will wake it up.

[vdcoff]

Thanks I saw on your thread you want a DP, I can't wait to get a DP so it sounds louder, when I bought it an SPT exhaust was on and since it is semi aftermarket I don't want to buy another lol I'm hoping the DP will wake it up.

I may find out tomorrow if the dp makes it louder, I'm thinking bout going down to jscspeed and buying an access port and invidia 3" dp

[BlondeBaby*//G]

My bf surprised me and bought me a black aluminum 5 spd STI shift knob! I can't wait to get that bulky stock one off

[Khellen]

6000K HID headlight and fog lights

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2204.jpg

Are those the DDM tuning HIDs or some other brand?

[BlondeBaby*//G]

They're a diff brand hiproprower I just google searched the type I needed and it came up

[Subie_sleeper]

My bf surprised me and bought me a black aluminum 5 spd STI shift knob! I can't wait to get that bulky stock one off

Duracon Polymer.

It hardly even gets warm in the summertime & won't freeze your hand in the temperatures we've had lately. ;-)

[Honest_Bob]

A downpipe especially catless will make the car alot louder.

Nick if you buy an accessport I will kick your ass. :mad:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Duracon Polymer.

It hardly even gets warm in the summertime & won't freeze your hand in the temperatures we've had lately. ;-) lol thanks I wasn't sure what it was I just read the box

A downpipe especially catless will make the car alot louder.

Nick if you buy an accessport I will kick your ass. :mad:

I want a catted so I can pass inspection lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I installed the Duracon Polymer Black STi shift knob my bf bought me I like it and It matches the car well. Pics...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2212.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2211.jpg

matches nice
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2214.jpg


And some Icy pics from this horrible weather and they're from my ****ty point and shoot

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2215.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2216.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2217.jpg

And hoping to get the HIDs, TT, and SR intake on by next week.. Thanks guys

[ambitiousCK]

Looks good :)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Looks good :)

Thanks I :inlove: surprises from my bf, he's so sweet

[Subie_sleeper]

I installed the Duracon Polymer Black STi shift knob my bf bought me I like it and It matches the car well. Pics...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2212.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2211.jpg

matches nice
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2214.jpg


And some Icy pics from this horrible weather and they're from my ****ty point and shoot

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2215.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2216.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2217.jpg

And hoping to get the HIDs, TT, and SR intake on by next week.. Thanks guys


Looks good !


( & familiar :mrgreen: )

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Looks good !


( & familiar :mrgreen: )

thanks lol I was surprised I didn't break anything putting it on lol

[vdcoff]

niceee

[BlondeBaby*//G]

niceee

Thank you, I see your car is coming along nicely. I'm interning now so my hours are cut at work I can't buy as much as I would like to for my car lol

[vdcoff]

Thank you, I see your car is coming along nicely. I'm interning now so my hours are cut at work I can't buy as much as I would like to for my car lol

yea ive been buying too much, its time to stop until spring time/early summer haha

[BlondeBaby*//G]

yea ive been buying too much, its time to stop until spring time/early summer haha

lol hopefully I can start more in the spring time

[vdcoff]

i need to save for summer wheels/tires or i'll be running the stockers on snow tires which won;t be any fun

[ambitiousCK]

thanks lol I was surprised I didn't break anything putting it on lol

Hahaha you sound like me

[BlondeBaby*//G]

i need to save for summer wheels/tires or i'll be running the stockers on snow tires which won;t be any fun

Yeah I know, I don't know what I want... I really like Volks or the "cheap version" Rotas

Hahaha you sound like me

lol well I wasn't sure I was doing it right, I am a girl you know : P

[ambitiousCK]

Yeah I know, I don't know what I want... I really like Volks or the "cheap version" Rotas


Its easy, do the 5x114.3 hub swap, swap the brembos, buy the 18x9.5 Volk TE37's that are for sale :)






















Or buy rotas lol

[vdcoff]

rotas because im not paying $1000+ per rim for authentic volks at this point, down the road yes.

[ambitiousCK]

Had a shoot tonight with her new HID headlight & fogs, and intake.


New avatar VVV

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And one of Megan being a sped lol :)

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:) :) :) :)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Thanks hun they turned out great

[boostedfury]

Only subaru people can have photoshoots in this weather haha!

Car is coming along nice, and you have a smart individual to help with the mod path. I like the intake now work on some goo fast goodies!!

[ambitiousCK]

Start saving....


http://www.eracingzone.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=35245015-KW

[vdcoff]

car looks good! You have the short ram version of the same intake I have, good choice!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Only subaru people can have photoshoots in this weather haha!

Car is coming along nice, and you have a smart individual to help with the mod path. I like the intake now work on some goo fast goodies!!

Thanks lol, I'm not sure what I want to do next

Start saving....


http://www.eracingzone.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=35245015-KW

yeah...

car looks good! You have the short ram version of the same intake I have, good choice!

Thanks I can't wait to make it louder lol

[vdcoff]

Thanks lol, I'm not sure what I want to do next



yeah...



Thanks I can't wait to make it louder lol

my car sounds nasty IMO, do my set-up and you won't be disappointed

[BlondeBaby*//G]

my car sounds nasty IMO, do my set-up and you won't be disappointed

I don't want to get a new catback since I already have an "aftermarket" SPT as in its ok/decent and nothing majorly loud, just a little growl. I'm banking on the DP after that I'll decide if I want to switch it out lol

[Subie_sleeper]

I don't want to get a new catback since I already have an "aftermarket" SPT as in its ok/decent and nothing majorly loud, just a little growl. I'm banking on the DP after that I'll decide if I want to switch it out lol

DP will wake it right up.

As I remember....Nick was a little worried that his new exhaust might not be loud enough when the DP went on. :)

It didn't disappoint.
(Sounds AMAZING)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

DP will wake it right up.

As I remember....Nick was a little worried that his new exhaust might not be loud enough when the DP went on. :)

It didn't disappoint.
(Sounds AMAZING)

Yeah I can't wait probably won't be until spring time though :(

[4G63FTW]

wow my install was super clean, got that heat shield to line up, and no ballast in sight! looks good meg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

wow my install was super clean, got that heat shield to line up, and no ballast in sight! looks good meg

yeah thank you lol good thing I have small hands

[ambitiousCK]

wow my install was super clean, got that heat shield to line up, and no ballast in sight! looks good meg

stop sucking yourself lol

[4G63FTW]

lol I was bored... But lil credit is appreciated, especially on your build ;-)

[ambitiousCK]

lol I was bored... But lil credit is appreciated, especially on your build ;-)

Of courseman, I always day I appreciate your good work...now I'm sucking you lol

[vdcoff]

Yeah I can't wait probably won't be until spring time though :(

if you want to hear what my quiet q300 sounds like which is slightly louder than your spt without the downpipe, but with the downpipe installed, go to my build thread and click the link to watch the video.

it will give you an idea of what a catless down pipe will do to your car

[BlondeBaby*//G]

lol I was bored... But lil credit is appreciated, especially on your build ;-) ... Gee thanks I guess I didn't help lol jk

Of courseman, I always day I appreciate your good work...now I'm sucking you lol

you get enough play stay on your on thread with your car mods, k thanks :-p jk

[BlondeBaby*//G]

if you want to hear what my quiet q300 sounds like which is slightly louder than your spt without the downpipe, but with the downpipe installed, go to my build thread and click the link to watch the video.

it will give you an idea of what a catless down pipe will do to your car


lol I actually saw that the other day on fb when my bf commented on it I watched it without knowing it was you but I thought that car looks familiar lol. It sounds great!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

started looking at some gauges, I like to have everything match best as possible and since Defi doesn't make Air to fuel ratio gauges I'm looking at getting both AEM boost gauge and air to fuel ratio. I'll get a Perrin dual gauge pod to mount onto the steering wheel column. I just hope that mounting it there wont block any view of the stock gauges.

I'd appreciate any input on anyone who has gauges mounted on the steering wheel column and let me know how you like it there and if it works for you. Thanks

[jesse096]

IIRC, the steering wheel pods will block your stock speedo and I *think* the fuel gauge... unless that's on the older models...

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

IIRC, the steering wheel pods will block your stock speedo and I *think* the fuel gauge... unless that's on the older models...

-Jesse

ok thanks maybe I can adjust the steering wheel I don't really have another choice as to where to put it, I only want 2 and they come in a single mount on top of the dash, the dual pod steering wheel, or the triple which goes on top of the clock/mpg indicator and I don't care for that.

[jesse096]

I actually like the triple pod mount where the factory clock goes, my buddy has it and a 2 gauge pod on the A-pillar, and it looks so much nicer IMO. The steering wheel mount for me just makes more of a clutter... Hopefully someone will chime in and tell you if the pods block off the gauges. What gauges are you gonna use? Boost and and wideband?

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I actually like the triple pod mount where the factory clock goes, my buddy has it and a 2 gauge pod on the A-pillar, and it looks so much nicer IMO. The steering wheel mount for me just makes more of a clutter... Hopefully someone will chime in and tell you if the pods block off the gauges. What gauges are you gonna use? Boost and and wideband?

-Jesse

yeah I like the pod on the clock too but then I like the ave mpg temp and clock lol and that blocks everything. I want to get a boost and wideband air to fuel ratio most likely both AEM

[jesse096]

AEM's wideband is really nice, my buddy has one, the only annoying thing with it is if you let off the gas when your moving, it goes to 20 and blinks, and at night it's damn annoying...

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

AEM's wideband is really nice, my buddy has one, the only annoying thing with it is if you let off the gas when your moving, it goes to 20 and blinks, and at night it's damn annoying...

-Jesse

lol that does sound annoying

[ambitiousCK]

AEM's wideband is really nice, my buddy has one, the only annoying thing with it is if you let off the gas when your moving, it goes to 20 and blinks, and at night it's damn annoying...

-Jesse

That's because your engine isn't using any gas. Put the car in neutral when its still moving and the wideband registers the fuel being used to idle the engine. Keeping your car in great while coasting saves now gas than throwing it in neutral.

[jesse096]

Oh I knew that, but he like to hear his car spit and pop when hes off the gas lol, catless FTW.

Yeah it does get very annoying at night, it's really bright too...

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I decided to debadge the trunk except for "WRX" I might end up taking that off too, and I also took off the grandma pinstripes.


Before
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2233.jpg

After
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2234.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2235.jpg

Trunk
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2236-1.jpg

I am planning on painting the center trunk trim black that is currently chrome, I think it will come together nicely with the black on the bumper where the exhaust is and I also want to tint the windows and tails so everything will go together.

These were quick pics taken with my point and shoot not the greatest but gets the job done lol and my car is VERY dirty...
Let me know what you think thanks!

[ambitiousCK]

Looks like ****.....























































just kidding lol good job

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Looks like ****.....























































just kidding lol good job







well even if its ****............




















still looks better then your Alero

[ambitiousCK]

well even if its ****............




















still looks better then your Alero

ahhhhhhahaah lol http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk83/msleyde319/fu.gif

[BlondeBaby*//G]

ahhhhhhahaah lol http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk83/msleyde319/fu.gif

pink and sparkly I <3 it lol

[ambitiousCK]

pink and sparkly I <3 it lol

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo309/IrishNinja456/Facepalm-Moving.gif

[ambitiousCK]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot3-2.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315007.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315003.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315001.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315005.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315004.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315008.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315006.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315034.jpg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I have 20% tint all around and here are before and after pics with the tail lights...

Before
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/Megswrx024.jpg

After
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315003.jpg

[jen.]

This is coming together really nicely! The darker tails on white definitely sets off the back of the car. Also, I totally agree with doing something about that chrome. It looks great either way, though!

[jesse096]

Needs moar low... LOL Car looks good! I always liked the wagons, but the sedans are growing on me now...

-Jesse

[BlondeBaby*//G]

This is coming together really nicely! The darker tails on white definitely sets off the back of the car. Also, I totally agree with doing something about that chrome. It looks great either way, though!

Thanks lol but my car is silver

Needs moar low... LOL Car looks good! I always liked the wagons, but the sedans are growing on me now...

-Jesse

yes I know I know.... I only work 20 hours a week right now due to interning full time mon-fri as soon as I graduate I will be saving for coilovers lol.

[jen.]

Thanks lol but my car is silver

:rolleyes: I should NOT post when I first wake up! SO incoherent lol.

Also, as an alternative to black, have you ever thought about color matching that piece to the same silver as your car? I know a ton of the si guys do it because the sedans came with that same chrome license plate strip. The color match flows really nicely and looks stock.

Here's an example of a guy that did it:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/introduction-pictures/247628-2011-dyno-blue-pearl-si-leather-interior.html

Either way, I think going black or color matching will look a lot cleaner. In for results :o

[BlondeBaby*//G]

:rolleyes: I should NOT post when I first wake up! SO incoherent lol.

Also, as an alternative to black, have you ever thought about color matching that piece to the same silver as your car? I know a ton of the si guys do it because the sedans came with that same chrome license plate strip. The color match flows really nicely and looks stock.

Here's an example of a guy that did it:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/introduction-pictures/247628-2011-dyno-blue-pearl-si-leather-interior.html

Either way, I think going black or color matching will look a lot cleaner. In for results :o

Yeah I rather just go with black since the bottom of my bumper is black and my tail lights are smoked

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I painted my chrome trunk trim piece flat black with clear coat to top it off. I like how it matches the bumper. It just started raining when I finished putting it back on the car it's not as glossy as it looks.... Let me know what you think Thanks

Before
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/shoot315003.jpg

After
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2249.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2248.jpg

[ambitiousCK]

Looks much better, look for the black subaru emblem and take the WRX badge off. :)

[GoYaTeCh]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/goyatech/cks2.jpg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Looks much better, look for the black subaru emblem and take the WRX badge off. :)


I'm getting there...... lol :-p

[BlondeBaby*//G]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af280/goyatech/cks2.jpg

yeah.... I'm getting there eventually :lol:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

I am finally almost done with my internship at the end of the month so I can pick up more hours at work. I've been making it work on 40 hours a pay but doesn't leave much money to mod after the car payment and insurance lol. I plan on getting a catless DP and coilovers and having Area 1320 put both on and give it a tune. I can't wait I hope I can save fast I'm tired of people nagging at me about lowering the car lol.

[Honest_Bob]

Is this thing lowered yet?



:-p

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Is this thing lowered yet?



:-p

hopefully by June:lol:

[ambitiousCK]

No tripod...high iso FTL....all RAW photos except for 2.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg007.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg006.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg005.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg004.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg002.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg001.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/meg003.jpg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

No tripod...high iso FTL....all RAW photos except for 2.


Thanks babe.:mrgreen:

[ambitiousCK]

Guess i'll bump this again lol

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/sonicc004.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/sonicc005.jpg

[Spawne32]

so whos faster :x

[vdcoff]

nicee

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Guess i'll bump this again lol

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/sonicc004.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/smlhops21/sonicc005.jpg

2 pics..... lol thanks babe

[BlondeBaby*//G]

nicee

thanks I can't wait to a DP I'm so anxious lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Ordered AEM gauges, a SMY ClusterMaker Dual Gauge Pod, and a HKS TT... Hope to have everything by Friday and installed.....
Pic of the gauges


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2265.jpg

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Finally ordered the Invidia Catless DP should be here Monday or Tuesday and THEN everything will be installed, gauges, gaugepod, TT, and DP = )

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Everything finally came in today installs this Friday 5/20...... Pics...

Invidia Catless DP

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2277.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2280.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2281.jpg


Gaugepod for AEM wideband and boost gauges

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2278.jpg



HKS TT

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/CIMG2279.jpg


Let me know what you guys think, I'm excited to hear what it will sound like. Thanks

[vdcoff]

nice, i got my shift knob today and my wheels come this thursday

[BlondeBaby*//G]

nice, i got my shift knob today and my wheels come this thursday

shift knob looks great... hows the car feel with the short throw set up?

[vdcoff]

shift knob looks great... hows the car feel with the short throw set up?

excellent, I highly recommend the kartboy shifter bushings if you haven't already done so, tightens it up nicely

[ambitiousCK]

Ive been telling this to her for some time....oh wait....i was supposed to buy it as a gradu....lmao


Glad your finally getting your mods babe, just be patient. Gauges are sex

[BlondeBaby*//G]

excellent, I highly recommend the kartboy shifter bushings if you haven't already done so, tightens it up nicely


Thanks I plan on getting one soon
Ive been telling this to her for some time....oh wait....i was supposed to buy it as a gradu....lmao


Glad your finally getting your mods babe, just be patient. Gauges are sex
lol yeah... you did more than enough for graduation babe and thanks lol :inlove:

[Khellen]

Down-pipe and gauges are some of the most rewarding installs by far. (Shifter bushings too!) Once you get your DP on you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. TT on the other hand....ehhhh.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Down-pipe and gauges are some of the most rewarding installs by far. (Shifter bushings too!) Once you get your DP on you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. TT on the other hand....ehhhh.

yeah im excited to get everything installed.. and yes i've been through and heard the discussions on a TT for a subaru and how it's not necessary lol... thanks though

[vdcoff]

yeah im excited to get everything installed.. and yes i've been through and heard the discussions on a TT for a subaru and how it's not necessary lol... thanks though

btw a TT is unnecessary...just saying lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

btw a TT is unnecessary...just saying lol

yeah I know lol :lol:

[Khellen]

btw a TT is unnecessary...just saying lol

Says the guy who bought a shift knob that weighs more then 460 grams. What were you thinking?! Think about the weight savings!

I keed. I keed.

[vdcoff]

Says the guy who bought a shift knob that weighs more then 460 grams. What were you thinking?! Think about the weight savings!

I keed. I keed.

stop taking up her member journal with your nonsense lol

[BlondeBaby*//G]

sooo only the boost gauge is installed ran into some little issues with the dp, have to get an o2 sensor welded on then it wil be installed along with the wideband. Then on to a tune from Area 1320 hopefully within the next 2 weeks.

[endless]

Nice ride! Awesome to see so many ladies popping up on here these days into tuning their rides!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Nice ride! Awesome to see so many ladies popping up on here these days into tuning their rides!

lol thank you

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Everything is finally installed and running great. Today had a tune by Area 1320. They do great work big thanks to them! My car was running really lean due to the intake but now things are set and the car feels a lot better.
OS Tune by Area 1320>> 252 AWHP and 271 AWTR, 18 psi at peak and a target AFR of 10.9:1

pics of installs... (from a point and shoot not the best lol)

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/002.jpg

Close up on the TT
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/003.jpg

Close up on the Boost Gauge
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/004.jpg

Close up on the AFR Gauge
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/005-1.jpg

DP
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/006.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee100/mego920/007.jpg

I am very happy with everything. The DP isn't as loud as a thought but I will eventually get an Invidia Catback. It sounds good when I get on it though.
I also am currently trying to find a new sub box so I can get rid of the obnoxious one I have now that moves around and gives me zero trunk space lol.
More importantly I will be getting the DP wrapped, a heat shield, a fuel pump, and bigger top mount.

Let me know what you think Thanks : )

[RyanG]

Not only was the open loop delay causing issues but that intake on there without a tune was just a recipe or disaster. Glad we could straighten it all out for ya :)

A fuel pump and a tmic and we can toss a good chunk of boost at her ;)

Thanks for coming in!!

[ambitiousCK]

She forgot to mention that the car made 252awhp and 271awtr, 18 psi and a target AFR of 10.9:1. =)

[RyanG]

True. Mind you the 18psi was peak. It settles around 16psi. Didnt want to push it in this heat with the stock tmic :)

[ambitiousCK]

True. Mind you the 18psi was peak. It settles around 16psi. Didnt want to push it in this heat with the stock tmic :)

Def, she told me that she didnt see 18psi tonight...had to remind her that its always going to change depending on gear and tails off near redline.

Thanks again as always for your help!

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Not only was the open loop delay causing issues but that intake on there without a tune was just a recipe or disaster. Glad we could straighten it all out for ya :)

A fuel pump and a tmic and we can toss a good chunk of boost at her ;)

Thanks for coming in!!

Yeah I am very thankful nothing happened I had the intake on for a couple of months now. I will def be back again. Thank you for straightening everything out, I still can't believe how much of a difference it is :mrgreen:


She forgot to mention that the car made 252awhp and 271awtr, 18 psi and a target AFR of 10.9:1. =)

Yes lol but you said that was nothing "great" :wink:. I'm happy with it though :mrgreen:

[RyanG]

Lol. My goal was to get it safe for her.


And no the power isnt "killer" but its safe. With the stock tmic and that exhaust is gonna hold it back a bit.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

True. Mind you the 18psi was peak. It settles around 16psi. Didnt want to push it in this heat with the stock tmic :)

It's still driving a lot better then it was before I can tell a big difference although it isn't a huge change. It's still awesome lol


Def, she told me that she didnt see 18psi tonight...had to remind her that its always going to change depending on gear and tails off near redline.

Thanks again as always for your help!

yeah what would I do without you :wink:

[Subie_sleeper]

Congrats Megan !!!
Considering the car is rated for 265 at the crank, you're making decent power on a conservative tune.

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Congrats Megan !!!

Thanks I've been waiting a while to get the tune and I'm thankful and happy I finally got it done, it drives so much better. With some more mods I can even get up a little higher, I'm really happy with it. I drove by your work on the way there and back Ck pointed it out lol.

[Honest_Bob]

Congrats! :)

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Congrats! :)

thank you:lol:

[BlondeBaby*//G]

Car over boosted again so I decided I don't want to wait around for the TMIC, or fuel pump... I ordered a Walbro 255 fuel pump kit, Torque Solution TMIC, and a Invidia Q300 exhaust should be in by Tuesday the 7th then back off to Area 1320 on Thursday the 9th for installs and retune.... Praying this works this time around. I didn't even start my new job and I'm about broke lol. jk