The Hatchback (Not Wagon) Thread

[mmfullen]

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[mkvaron]

Wow, haven't read this thread in a while and there is alot of hating & very few pictures of cars we (supposedly) all enjoy... Thought I would add one to bring it back since there was finally some snow!

[lastsnare]

grrrr, I hate this thread because I don't own any of these nice cars ;P (probably been said already)

seriously though, this is one of my favorite pic threads keep 'em coming !

[Celery GT-5]

Originally Posted by mkvaron

Wow, haven't read this thread in a while and there is alot of hating & very few pictures of cars we (supposedly) all enjoy... Thought I would add one to bring it back since there was finally some snow!

no one is hating

[RM_2]

Originally Posted by mkvaron

Wow, haven't read this thread in a while and there is alot of hating & very few pictures of cars we (supposedly) all enjoy... Thought I would add one to bring it back since there was finally some snow!

Is that a chunk of bumper missing?

[Yogi29035]

[mkvaron]

Originally Posted by Celery GT-5

no one is hating

There was a couple pages of "spirited debating" on a topic that is merely personal preference and never will be settled. I normally see those unsightly discussions on youtube comments, but I just like great pictures of subies and that is what I am on this thread for...

Originally Posted by RM_2

Is that a chunk of bumper missing?

No, just a very bad curb rash on these crappy asphalt parking burms they have where I work. They are all different sizes and equally as annoying, esp once I clipped one a year or so ago. I want to put some touch up paint on it, but I have been looking at lips to see if I can just cover it haha. Im a bit worried its too big though...

[RM_2]

Winter mode...without snow.

[Brian B]

Went to Dyno Comp in Scottsdale today just to chat about some things regarding tuning.

Left with a smoking deal on a used Invidia catted DP, and tuning.

274whp - 308tq

Not as thrilled about the added noise as I am with the power!

WRX STI stage 2 dyno pull - YouTube

WRX STI stage 2 dyno pull - YouTube

[ChesterWRX]

Originally Posted by keonigt

Nice tail lights!

What are they called?

Krylon and clear coat.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1820318

[ChesterWRX]

Originally Posted by Brian B

Went to Dyno Comp in Scottsdale today just to chat about some things regarding tuning.

Left with a smoking deal on a used Invidia catted DP, and tuning.

274whp - 308tq

Not as thrilled about the added noise as I am with the power!

WRX STI stage 2 dyno pull - YouTube

Nice! I got protuned last week, rocking 249 hp and 288 ft pounds with a cobb intake and catted DP.

Cant wait to finish it off with a CBE. I had the q300 but it was way too loud for me.

[nappynick]

Whats up? What did they charge for a tune? Im looking at getting that done when i get back to Az. You can Pm me if you want. thanks!!

Originally Posted by Brian B

Went to Dyno Comp in Scottsdale today just to chat about some things regarding tuning.

Left with a smoking deal on a used Invidia catted DP, and tuning.

274whp - 308tq

Not as thrilled about the added noise as I am with the power!

WRX STI stage 2 dyno pull - YouTube

[CrazyOC949]

Here is my 2012 WRX as it sits

http://s1296.beta.photobucket.com/us...tml?sort=3&o=3

[JSchell1309]

Originally Posted by Brian B

Went to Dyno Comp in Scottsdale today just to chat about some things regarding tuning.

Left with a smoking deal on a used Invidia catted DP, and tuning.

274whp - 308tq

Not as thrilled about the added noise as I am with the power!

Hard to pass up a good deal . Good video too. What brand dyno is that? I thought a stage 2 protune generally puts down a little more power than that. Obviously that is dyno dependent on what final number you see.

[Smokeymyster]

Here's my "hatch"

[Bikerdudej]

Celery GT Did you paint your fog light housing? Because whatever you did looks great. Its like the perfect in-between the newer bumpers and the older sti bumpers with the black bottom.

Originally Posted by Celery GT-5

excuse the dirt

[SWP is Sexy]

Celly I'm so jealous of the color your tails came out. Its perfect, I really need to do mine. You painted right?

[Brian B]

Originally Posted by JSchell1309

Hard to pass up a good deal . Good video too. What brand dyno is that? I thought a stage 2 protune generally puts down a little more power than that. Obviously that is dyno dependent on what final number you see.

Thanks all!

You know, I wish I knew. LOL. I took a look and noted a brand that I'm not familiar with. Just checked their site and they dont list the dyno brand.

Tuning was $200 an hour. Took 3 or 4 pulls. I spent up at least 20 minutes of Keith's time drilling him on parameters and information. He's knows his Subarus. I'm used to being, "the sponsored type" or have been in the past. I rarely walk into a shop, trust their word, and pay retail pricing. I'm over building engines, big turbos, and tuning my own chit that turns into a paper weight. This car is a fun daily, and nothing more. I think where it sits is just fine for me. Its a little loud, but I'll get over it.

Bottom line..... I'm happy, and as a "regular Joe consumer" I'm beyond impressed with Dyno Comp, the Boss there Keith, and their overall professionalism.

[Brian B]

BTW, I'm in the market for a 11-13 front bumper and grill if anyone has a lead. Whats on ebay is damaged, or overpriced....

[Celery GT-5]

Originally Posted by Bikerdudej

Celery GT Did you paint your fog light housing? Because whatever you did looks great. Its like the perfect in-between the newer bumpers and the older sti bumpers with the black bottom.

yeah plastidip on the fog covers and bumper side covers

Originally Posted by SWP is Sexy

Celly I'm so jealous of the color your tails came out. Its perfect, I really need to do mine. You painted right?

yeah VHT nightshades red

the color is ok but they are kind of busted up close..lol..need some TLC and I think there are fish living in the driver's side reverse light

[iambigsteveo]

Fish??

[QwaktastiK]

Originally Posted by xluben

I'm amazed that people like rolled tips over the flared ones. They just look so cheap to me. Close to straight cut. I guess it's just personal preference. They're definitely much easier to keep looking clean than the flared ones though. The ground clearance and drone of the Q300 are very unappealing to me. I have considered the TurboXS, MadDad, and Nameless with Magnaflow muffler. Not really interested in any of the eBay brand ones (CNT, FMS, ERZ, etc).

Yeah, definitely personal preference. I think the rolled edge looks the most expensive/OEM, while the N1 style and the straight cut look the cheapest. The flared tips to me is somewhere in between the straight cut and rolled edge.

Commenting on the exhaust note..I like the idea of a quiet car with 400+ whp. But I also LOVE the boxer rumble. I think that's one of the most appealing things when driving my car. And I want to be able to hear it when driving. I would say it enhances my driving experience. To me stock is too muted. I love starting my car in a parking lot and causing people to do a double take. That deep rumble from a little hatchback/econobox.

I came from a 2004 VW R32. Loved the exhaust note with the flapper always open. Like music to my ears.
My buddy just picked up an Audi RS4. The only RS4 I've ever heard before this was one with a Miltek exhaust system. Totally changed the sound of the car. Allowed you to hear the V8's real voice. And it changed my perception of what kind of animal was under the hood. Did it add a lot of hp? No. But it made it different than your average exhaust note on the road, that's for sure. My buddy's RS4 has a stock exhaust on it currently and it was so disappointing to me test driving it and not experiencing that bark of the V8 under WOT.

[SCRAPPYDO]

nobody said it had to be a Subie!

[Celery GT-5]

excellent

[Giibo]

Nice Golf! Did you have a WRX or STi beforehand?