('08-'10) 08 2.5i

[Silver08Waggs]

Originally Posted by NH8991

Yep, Delta 1000 grind. No problems, slightly more valvetrain noise if you have sensitive hearing, but most people probably wouldn't even notice, the EJ253 is noisy enough as it is
With aftermarket EL headers and an open source tune for 91 octane, grin factor is definitely increased

What kind of power gains or what kind of power is it making with those mods?

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[09subi2.5i]

Originally Posted by NH8991

Yep, Delta 1000 grind. No problems, slightly more valvetrain noise if you have sensitive hearing, but most people probably wouldn't even notice, the EJ253 is noisy enough as it is
With aftermarket EL headers and an open source tune for 91 octane, grin factor is definitely increased

How long have you been running this set up? And where did you get your tune? I really want to do these. It doesn't sound like it can hurt my engine/trans. Would also seek increasing grin factor haha

[DownhillSubie]

Any of you guy's run car seat covers?

[daigledangle8]

Originally Posted by DownhillSubie

Any of you guy's run car seat covers?

I do.. Coverking..expensive but worth every penny

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by daigledangle8

I do.. Coverking..expensive but worth every penny

+1 I have Coverking covers too but now my front seats are from an 02/03 WRX.

[trishHUYNH]

Originally Posted by trishHUYNH

Just bought one of those magnet sticks today! Let's hope it works, because I've been driving around and can hear the bolts roll back and fourth.

To go back a few pages...

I decided to try and find the bolts with my new magnet stick. I open my trunk and they already rolled out by themselves.

PROBLEM SOLVED!

[Navysesal]

Originally Posted by daigledangle8

oh my...

0.0 what mileage are you on?

[NH8991]

Originally Posted by Silver08Waggs

What kind of power gains or what kind of power is it making with those mods?

Originally Posted by 09subi2.5i

How long have you been running this set up? And where did you get your tune? I really want to do these. It doesn't sound like it can hurt my engine/trans. Would also seek increasing grin factor haha

Full specs are here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...9#post38492169

Been running the major engine mods & tune for a year or so. I plan on keeping this car as long as possible so everything I do to it must be safe & reliable. As long as you get a decent tune there should be no problems. STI Mikey tuned the car (e-tune).

Power gains? No idea, I would be curious to get the car on the dyno at some point, but the numbers are not a priority.

[BWX]

Originally Posted by JourdanWithaU

Subaru called it taupe.


For '09 at least. For '10, they called it "ivory".

My '09 is called ivory.

[fancyfootwork15]

Originally Posted by daigledangle8

I do.. Coverking..expensive but worth every penny

How much were they and what's up with the rear seats?

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by fancyfootwork15

How much were they and what's up with the rear seats?

I payed about $300 for front and rear plus all 5 headrest. I noticed when ordering for my sedan the only option included center arm rest which I don't have. So, I ordered hatch rear seat covers. Only issue was the hole for the seat release wasn't lined up but I cut a new hole and it looks fine.

[JourdanWithaU]

Originally Posted by BWX

My '09 is called ivory.

Hmm... Maybe there's a third option? My window sticker says taupe.



And yes. I still have my window sticker.

[fancyfootwork15]

Must be a car color thing. Gold has taupe and newport blue has ivory.

[Steve2.5i]

Hey fancy I've been meaning to ask u, Is the wrx dead pedal only available with a carpet swap? I was looking into swapping out my pedals since the clutch n brake r just only covers. Only work would be the accelerator pedal.

[fancyfootwork15]

Originally Posted by Steve2.5i

Hey fancy I've been meaning to ask u, Is the wrx dead pedal only available with a carpet swap? I was looking into swapping out my pedals since the clutch n brake r just only covers. Only work would be the accelerator pedal.

No you can buy dead pedals. They are held into the carpet from 2 black push pins. Mine just came with my carpet as a perk.

[DownhillSubie]

Thanks guys for posting pictures of your car seats covers.

[aceofskies05]

Rockin new 6000Ks.

[Steve2.5i]

Originally Posted by fancyfootwork15

No you can buy dead pedals. They are held into the carpet from 2 black push pins. Mine just came with my carpet as a perk.

Ah sweet thanks for the info.

[premier00000]

Originally Posted by aceofskies05

Rockin new 6000Ks.

Seems like a lot of glare. How are they?

[aceofskies05]

Originally Posted by premier00000

Seems like a lot of glare. How are they?

nah, that was just a ****ty cellphone pic. But actually, the beam pattern is 95% identical to the halogen pattern. I have very minimal glare, if any at all. Theres a pretty sharp cutoff.

[fancyfootwork15]

Originally Posted by aceofskies05

nah, that was just a ****ty cellphone pic. But actually, the beam pattern is 95% identical to the halogen pattern. I have very minimal glare, if any at all. Theres a pretty sharp cutoff.

I had some ghetto HID kit in my car for not even 1 week. Same car as you, the glare was terrible.

Looked cool sure, but it ended up bugging me not being able to see properly.

[09subi2.5i]

anybody know where to find the exact laws inquiring catalytic converter laws. Our cars come stock with 2 and i wanted to remove the second one and get away with it hopefully. i know it has something to do with the boxer lay out

[fancyfootwork15]

Originally Posted by 09subi2.5i

anybody know where to find the exact laws inquiring catalytic converter laws. Our cars come stock with 2 and i wanted to remove the second one and get away with it hopefully. i know it has something to do with the boxer lay out

Look into your state statutes. I would go with it will be illegal to tamper with.

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by 09subi2.5i

anybody know where to find the exact laws inquiring catalytic converter laws. Our cars come stock with 2 and i wanted to remove the second one and get away with it hopefully. i know it has something to do with the boxer lay out

I'm 99% sure it's illegal to tamper with any functioning emissions system in a car in every state. How strictly it's enforced is a different story. As long as you're not in California you should be okay

[09subi2.5i]

Originally Posted by Digital Dillon

I'm 99% sure it's illegal to tamper with any functioning emissions system in a car in every state. How strictly it's enforced is a different story. As long as you're not in California you should be okay

Think I might hVe them make some sort of removable test pipe incase I ever have to swap back to stock (come inspection time).