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Old 07-14-2015, 02:34 PM   #75
Reverend_
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: Omaha, NE
Vehicle:
2016 WRX STI
Hyper Blue

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As I've come to learn over the 3 years of owning this car, there's not a lot you can reasonably do to boost power in the 2.0i motor. Induction has minimal-to-no effect on this car. Lightweight crank pulleys don't do a whole lot either. HP gains are usually in the single digits for any improvement.



I have focused more on styling and suspension upgrades. This car handles great and I've made improvements to minimize understeer and keep it flatter in the turns. Mostly, it's just a fun-to-drive daily with great MPG.

It's also good for head-turning double takes. "Is that a new WRX?" "Is that a turbo car?" "What the heck IS that thing?" These questions have become common and it makes me smile.



Recently I managed to upgrade the front seats. I nabbed some 2015 WRX base model front seats and bolted 'em in for a MUCH more sporty look and improved comfort... especially in the turns! The stock Impreza seats leave something to be desired but now the new seats hold me when I'm flooring it on an on-ramp to the interstate or taking a twisty scenic route with some buddies.



It continues the list of "Legos" I've put on to this car.
'10 WRX STI Rear Sway Bar
'11 WRX 17x8 Wheels
'12 Impreza Sport Side Skirts
'13 BRZ Exhaust (modified)
'14 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Tail Lights
'15 WRX Front Seats

Still a fun car... plus it's my only Subaru with Air Conditioning. On hot summer days, the A/C-less RS just doesn't quite cut it with the windows down.

http://allwelldrive.blogspot.com/p/impreza.html
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