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Newbie WRX · 07-19-2005, 09:56 PM

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 · 07-19-2005, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.

WRX27 · 07-20-2005, 12:14 AM

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

WRX27 · 07-20-2005, 12:17 AM

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 · 07-20-2005, 08:16 AM

I always think you should mod your suspension first.

272sWrx · 07-20-2005, 04:42 PM

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

sPrSw2o · 07-20-2005, 04:46 PM

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

272sWrx · 07-20-2005, 04:53 PM

And learn to drive the car[/url]

FeeJ · 07-20-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 272sWrx

And learn to drive the car

sesolcSTI · 07-21-2005, 12:49 AM

The truth of the matter is.....you are not gonna have nearly as much fun if you are worried about your warranty! haha

.........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!

SmokeyBandit · 07-21-2005, 07:49 AM

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 · 07-21-2005, 09:25 AM

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

UnaBomber's Manifesto

TehWagon · 07-21-2005, 10:06 AM

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 · 07-21-2005, 11:44 AM

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 · 07-21-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CarWidow

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 · 07-21-2005, 12:43 PM

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

S4toSTI · 07-21-2005, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CarWidow

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 · 07-21-2005, 12:58 PM

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

S4toSTI · 07-21-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 272sWrx

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

for what?

272sWrx · 07-21-2005, 01:22 PM

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

07-19-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
Newbie WRX Noob-Jersey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montco County Member #600 My Ride: 2005 WRX iTrader: (0)	First thing to do to new 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

07-20-2005, 08:16 AM	#5
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I always think you should mod your suspension first. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-20-2005, 04:42 PM	#6
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	i guess you dont like you warrenty? well if not, up pipe, turbo back, utec. __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

07-20-2005, 04:46 PM	#7
sPrSw2o Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: p-town, nj/b-ville, pa Member #567 iTrader: (0)	first thing to do it the speed limit. drive it safely. dont kill anyone. then puts millions of parts on it. __________________ '91 mr2 you mother was a lizard.

07-20-2005, 04:53 PM	#8
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	And learn to drive the car[/url] __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

07-20-2005, 12:14 AM	#3
WRX27 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Work Member #363 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	Welcome! Wheels, tires, uppipe, and drop it IMO

07-20-2005, 12:17 AM	#4
WRX27 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Work Member #363 My Ride: 2004 Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	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

07-21-2005, 12:49 AM	#10
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	The truth of the matter is.....you are not gonna have nearly as much fun if you are worried about your warranty! haha .........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! __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

07-21-2005, 07:49 AM	#11
SmokeyBandit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Hiawatha, NJ Member #194 iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ my FAST is grown up and drives a family station wagon

07-21-2005, 09:25 AM	#12
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	Read this, it is the most important thing you will need to know. UnaBomber's Manifesto __________________ Nothing to see here.

07-21-2005, 11:44 AM	#14
FeeJ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: E-Town/P-Dam Member #575 iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ '92 SL1 - Sold, she will be missed as a great beater '86 RX-7 base 'luxury' - daily drifter 2Lt USAF 62E1G Edwards AFB, leaving the jughandles

07-21-2005, 12:58 PM	#18
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	s4-sti, since you dont like your catted dp want to trade? __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

07-21-2005, 01:22 PM	#20
272sWrx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D-town Member #281 iTrader: (0)	helix 3inch belmouth. no cats.(off-topic) __________________ 03 silver wrx-Sold 2013 Genesis Coupe 6spd(gran premio gray) SFR tuned.

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