First thing to do to new WRX

[Newbie WRX]

Hey guys,
I just picked up a new 2005 WRX and was wondering what I should do first. I notice a little lag in the begining of the gears. So I was wondering what does everyone think I should do first?
Oh yeah... Does anyone know what size bulbs are used in the WRXs? I dont want to take the assembly apart and the manual tells me I have HID. Which I don't.

Thanks guys

[xEJ20x]

Hey guys,
I just picked up a new 2005 WRX and was wondering what I should do first. I notice a little lag in the begining of the gears. So I was wondering what does everyone think I should do first?
Oh yeah... Does anyone know what size bulbs are used in the WRXs? I dont want to take the assembly apart and the manual tells me I have HID. Which I don't.

Thanks guys

WRXs dont have HIDs. STis do.

Get an uppipe, it will allow the turbo to begin spooling a few hundred RPMs sooner.
Or get some new rims and drop that **** on Cusco coilovers. :thumbup:

[WRX27]

Welcome! Wheels, tires, uppipe, and drop it IMO

[WRX27]

The bulb size is in the manual, i dont remember off the top of my head. Sylvanias website has a sizing thing on it by car as well as good bulbs. Sorry for posting twice in a row

[MuddyREX]

I always think you should mod your suspension first.

[272sWrx]

i guess you dont like you warrenty? well if not, up pipe, turbo back, utec.

[sPrSw2o]

first thing to do it the speed limit. drive it safely. dont kill anyone. then puts millions of parts on it.

[272sWrx]

And learn to drive the car[/url]

[FeeJ]

And learn to drive the car

:iagree: :iagree: :rally:

[sesolcSTI]

The truth of the matter is.....you are not gonna have nearly as much fun if you are worried about your warranty! haha :supz: .........IMO, i would buy in this order.

1. Uppipe
2. Springs
3. Downpipe
4. Catback
5. Rear endlinks
6. 3-way adjustable swaybar
7. Wheels/Tires
8. Some decent gauges i.e. Boost, EGT (will help with tuning your EMS)
9. E.ngineM.anagementS i.e. Cobb Accessport, TurboXS UTEC, etc.

That should have you up and moving pretty nicely, until you get the modify bug and go absolutely apesh!t and start upgrading your turbo, injectors, fuel pump, etc. etc. etc......And of course buy some cosmetic and electronic gadgets along the way. Just check out some forums....clubWRX.net and nasioc.com and you'll learn what and what not to do. There are threads upon threads of "what mods should i do first" Good luck! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[SmokeyBandit]

h1 low and 9005 high

For mods...

1. (and the most important) Boost gauge
2. Up-pipe
3/ K&N drop-in

...that should be a good, basic starting point

[xEJ20x]

Read this, it is the most important thing you will need to know.

UnaBomber's Manifesto (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533787)

[TehWagon]

also do you know about the break-in period? what is it- don't go over 3k rpm till 1k miles or something??? i got mine used so i didn't have to do it but i remember that from mike getting his '04...

[FeeJ]

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm read that about break in, its really interesting, but it doesnt really say much about boosted, but I could see it being the same concept.
I read it yesterday its a really interesting article.

And like everyone else is saying if you're worried about warranty stfu and do nothing, sell the car and buy a used car w/o a warranty since youll be doing most of the work anyway and have fun with it

[S4toSTI]

also do you know about the break-in period? what is it- don't go over 3k rpm till 1k miles or something??? i got mine used so i didn't have to do it but i remember that from mike getting his '04...
Break in is for... well never mind i dind't break in mine but whatever. I first is k&n drop in then silencer delete then uppipe then tbe then em then be happy with power then move on to hadling.

[TehWagon]

haha- yea then you'll be like me - more power and bucking like a bronco b/c you have the crappy old springs!

[S4toSTI]

haha- yea then you'll be like me - more power and bucking like a bronco b/c you have the crappy old springs!Lol this is true but i guess i would do the intake stuff then the up pipe then suspension then tbe then engine management.

[272sWrx]

s4-sti, since you dont like your catted dp want to trade?

[S4toSTI]

s4-sti, since you dont like your catted dp want to trade?
for what?

[272sWrx]

helix 3inch belmouth. no cats.(off-topic)

[S4toSTI]

helix 3inch belmouth. no cats.(off-topic)
nah i think if i did it i would wanna stay iwth cobb

[272sWrx]

oh well its all the same thing anyway. unless you buying a twin dump.

[S4toSTI]

oh well its all the same thing anyway. unless you buying a twin dump.
yea i know but still

[JoeScooby]

hmm, im surprised nobody said snorkleectomy.. unless I missed it. Well like someone said in the first post, if you dont care about your warrenty.. up-pipe, downpipe, midpipe... EMS.. etc etc...

Remove the SNORKUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbdow:

[S4toSTI]

hmm, im surprised nobody said snorkleectomy.. unless I missed it. Well like someone said in the first post, if you dont care about your warrenty.. up-pipe, downpipe, midpipe... EMS.. etc etc...

Remove the SNORKUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbdow:
You mean the snorkel delete i don't know what ur tlaking about but it is really not needed i still have the stock air box and if your really in that much water don't u worry that snorkel will fill up quick.

[MuddyREX]

+1 for removing the snorkus!

[WRX27]

+2 Removed mine last summer, no problems

[TehWagon]

noob again. this the intake we're talking about right? if so, i have a short ram... i rike it - very swishy... between that and the txs bellmouth practically all i hear is turbo spool :thumbup:

[MuddyREX]

I'll post pics of my snorkus later.

That sounds kind of dirty.....

[wgknestrick]

1. Learn to drive the car. Learn to shift the car delicately and smoothly.
2. Drive car until it feels painfully slow
3. Buy up-pipe, catless TBE, UTEC and have them installed/tuned
4. Repeat step #1
5. Repeat step #2
6. Remove mods and trade in WRX on EVO or STI
7. If thinking of modding further for more HP, re-read step #6
...
20. Become like me. :D


I would not remove the snorkus/airbox at all. 04+s don't seem to like them removed for some reason.

[xEJ20x]

1. Learn to drive the car. Learn to shift the car delicately and smoothly.
2. Drive car until it feels painfully slow
3. Buy up-pipe, catless TBE, UTEC and have them installed/tuned
4. Repeat step #1
5. Repeat step #2
6. Remove mods and trade in WRX on EVO or STI
7. If thinking of modding further for more HP, re-read step #6
...
20. Become like me. :D


I would not remove the snorkus/airbox at all. 04+s don't seem to like them removed for some reason.

We already have one Mike, we dont need another. :roll:

[capaGC8]

at least he mentioned engine management to be included with any exhaust changes. if i didn't have engine management, the only change I would make power wise on a stock scooby is an uppipe. all other mods are pointless and can be detrimetal, especially with the 05 ECU.

IMO - i would go with the second list, but I'm more of a suspension guy anyway...

[xEJ20x]

Suspension is a great starting point for the WRX.

Hey....how about you buy my springs. :mrgreen:

[Chrisxotic]

Up-Pipe & Flash(EcuTek)