xluben's 2011 WRX: Spec B 6 Speed and Rotated PTE 6266 - Page 72

xluben · 04-17-2012, 12:09 PM

It's all preference. They both seemed to work fine. The TurboXS is much quieter. I think I like it better for daily driving. The GFB is easier to adjust tension (screw instead of washers) and it can be converted between 50/50 and fully recirculating. The "trumpet" makes it a lot louder. I just need to start selling stuff...

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smeerone · 04-17-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xluben

It's all preference. They both seemed to work fine. The TurboXS is much quieter. I think I like it better for daily driving. The GFB is easier to adjust tension (screw instead of washers) and it can be converted between 50/50 and fully recirculating. The "trumpet" makes it a lot louder. I just need to start selling stuff...

That's (GFB) the one u plati-dipped correct?

xluben · 04-17-2012, 12:13 PM

No, the Forge is the one I Plasti Dipped. That one is already sold. The GFB is black from the factory.

smeerone · 04-17-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xluben

No, the Forge is the one I Plasti Dipped. That one is already sold. The GFB is black from the factory.

I'm tempted. Let see how the wife's mood is.

xluben · 04-17-2012, 12:17 PM

Buy first, ask questions later.
It's easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.
Etc...

Haha.

smeerone · 04-17-2012, 12:19 PM

So damn true. " but babe it was a tremendous deal, I couldn't pass it up!" is that price shipped?

besthaticouldo · 04-17-2012, 12:21 PM

hey dude, email me about the turboXS. i went to get one and ended up getting the recirc when i wanted the 50/50...

xluben · 04-17-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeerone

So damn true. " but babe it was a tremendous deal, I couldn't pass it up!" is that price shipped?

For you? Sure! It's pretty small, so it shouldn't cost much. I'd be fine shipping for those prices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by besthaticouldo

hey dude, email me about the turboXS. i went to get one and ended up getting the recirc when i wanted the 50/50...

Will do!

shutout809 · 04-17-2012, 04:03 PM

Hey xluben how low is the car compared to stock now on the RCE Blacks? It still looks pretty low and I thought they adversize only a .75 inch drop.

xluben · 04-17-2012, 05:27 PM

I'm not positive how it compares to stock but it was about a 2 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger in the rear. I can measure fender to hub sometime. Maybe after the springs settle.

smeerone · 04-17-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xluben

I'm not positive how it compares to stock but it was about a 2 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger in the rear. I can measure fender to hub sometime. Maybe after the springs settle.

Sent u payment for GFB.

xluben · 04-17-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by smeerone

Sent u payment for GFB.

Thanks! Please post in my thread for feedback purposes later.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2340750

xluben · 04-18-2012, 10:55 PM

With the help of ofspunk7, happyfeet, and my brother, we installed StopTech SS lines, StopTech pads and ATE SuperBlue fluid. I was worried about the brake line fitting stripping out, but I purchased some 5 sided flare wrenches and didn't have any problems. It was bit nerve wracking but it went pretty smoothly. Pads were simple and bleeding the fluid went well with four people

smeerone · 04-18-2012, 11:24 PM

Have you tested it yet? Any difference ?

rsw0124 · 04-18-2012, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xluben

Buy first, ask questions later.
It's easier to ask for forgiveness then permission.
Etc...

Haha.

This is the truth.....told over and over again

Stick by it, it works

cliff_11WRX · 04-18-2012, 11:40 PM

how's the difference? Also you didn't upgrade the rotors too? Didn't see the need for it or?

xluben · 04-18-2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeerone

Have you tested it yet? Any difference ?

Compared to what I had before it is quite a change. I still had stock pads and fluid and they were pretty roasted after going to the track. Pretty mushy feel overall. The new setup feels a lot firmer and bites much earlier. I haven't done any hard driving though. Just bedded them in and then drove around a bit after letting them cool down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsw0124

This is the truth.....told over and over again

Stick by it, it works

Don't worry, he did. Shipped out today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff_11WRX

how's the difference? Also you didn't upgrade the rotors too? Didn't see the need for it or?

See above. Unless I got to bigger brakes like Brembo's or at least LGT brakes, then I don't see any need for different rotors.

rsw0124 · 04-18-2012, 11:57 PM

Oh, don't worry! I ordered today, and it will be delivered on friday! And we'll talk about it then!

I have driven a 400+ hp/trq Evo, and it was crazy! I'm alil jelly of what you drive daily

xluben · 04-19-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsw0124

Oh, don't worry! I ordered today, and it will be delivered on friday! And we'll talk about it then!

I have driven a 400+ hp/trq Evo, and it was crazy! I alil jelly of what you drive daily

Sorry, I don't know what you are talking about.

rsw0124 · 04-19-2012, 12:04 AM

Buy first, ask question later! ,

xluben · 04-19-2012, 08:03 AM

That was meant for smeerone.

smeerone · 04-19-2012, 09:06 AM

^^speaking of smeerone, ship that GFB yet?

olazy · 04-19-2012, 11:59 AM

looks like you got rid of all your BPV/BOV's, what's next/on there now?

xluben · 04-19-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olazy

looks like you got rid of all your BPV/BOV's, what's next/on there now?

I still have the Turbo XS 50/50 Hybrid if anyone is interested

Yesterday I also installed the TurboSmart Kompact BPV. It looks very nice. It is really quiet.

olazy · 04-19-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xluben

I still have the Turbo XS 50/50 Hybrid if anyone is interested

Yesterday I also installed the TurboSmart Kompact BPV. It looks very nice. It is really quiet.

lol, i knew it. looks almost identical to the forge bpv, similiar sound-wise too?

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xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	It's all preference. They both seemed to work fine. The TurboXS is much quieter. I think I like it better for daily driving. The GFB is easier to adjust tension (screw instead of washers) and it can be converted between 50/50 and fully recirculating. The "trumpet" makes it a lot louder. I just need to start selling stuff... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	No, the Forge is the one I Plasti Dipped. That one is already sold. The GFB is black from the factory.

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xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	Buy first, ask questions later. It's easier to ask for forgiveness then permission. Etc... Haha.

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smeerone Scooby Specialist Member#: 249068 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami, Fl. Vehicle: 2010 WRX DGM Phatbotti Tuned	So damn true. " but babe it was a tremendous deal, I couldn't pass it up!" is that price shipped?

04-17-2012, 12:21 PM	#1782
besthaticouldo NASIOC Supporter Member#: 279660 Join Date: Apr 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: STL Vehicle: LOL Celery sits down to pee	hey dude, email me about the turboXS. i went to get one and ended up getting the recirc when i wanted the 50/50...

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shutout809 Scooby Newbie Member#: 258494 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door WRB	Hey xluben how low is the car compared to stock now on the RCE Blacks? It still looks pretty low and I thought they adversize only a .75 inch drop.

04-17-2012, 05:27 PM	#1785
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	I'm not positive how it compares to stock but it was about a 2 finger gap in the front and 1.5 finger in the rear. I can measure fender to hub sometime. Maybe after the springs settle.

04-18-2012, 10:55 PM	#1788
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	With the help of ofspunk7, happyfeet, and my brother, we installed StopTech SS lines, StopTech pads and ATE SuperBlue fluid. I was worried about the brake line fitting stripping out, but I purchased some 5 sided flare wrenches and didn't have any problems. It was bit nerve wracking but it went pretty smoothly. Pads were simple and bleeding the fluid went well with four people

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smeerone Scooby Specialist Member#: 249068 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami, Fl. Vehicle: 2010 WRX DGM Phatbotti Tuned	Have you tested it yet? Any difference ?

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cliff_11WRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 275586 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Torrance, CA Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan 290whp 340wtq Cali 91oct	how's the difference? Also you didn't upgrade the rotors too? Didn't see the need for it or?

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04-19-2012, 08:03 AM	#1796
xluben NASIOC Supporter Member#: 261612 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5 Door NF Performance Stage 1	That was meant for smeerone.

04-19-2012, 09:06 AM	#1797
smeerone Scooby Specialist Member#: 249068 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Miami, Fl. Vehicle: 2010 WRX DGM Phatbotti Tuned	^^speaking of smeerone, ship that GFB yet?

04-19-2012, 11:59 AM	#1798
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