Ok need help with decision

ekwilson · 03-14-2013, 12:32 AM

So I have a 13 wrx with 3500 miles and I can't make up my mind......
What I'm trying to decide is to go stg2 (downpipe,intake,access port) or new set of wheels.....
Current mods are eibach pro plus kit, kartboy end links and invidia q300.
I know it's all about what I want and my goals I'm just asking for opinions.
They both will be one either way just what to do first.
The wheels I have chosen are rpf1s if that makes any difference.

Thanks

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C3hutson · 03-14-2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekwilson

So I have a 13 wrx with 3500 miles and I can't make up my mind......
What I'm trying to decide is to go stg2 (downpipe,intake,access port) or new set of wheels.....
Current mods are eibach pro plus kit, kartboy end links and invidia q300.
I know it's all about what I want and my goals I'm just asking for opinions.
They both will be one either way just what to do first.
The wheels I have chosen are rpf1s if that makes any difference.

Thanks

Speed vs bling. Warranty vs. non-warranty. Not saying either is better but these are on opposite ends of the spectrum.

rockyraccoon · 03-14-2013, 12:51 AM

Only you know what your car needs improvements on. At first, I just wanted power, but now that I want to start doing time trials at a local racetrack I want handling. I'm stage 1 with an N1 catback right now. I also did a Cobb short shifter with both sets of bushings. My next move will be coilovers. And when I replace my tires next year ill pick up some enkei rpf1. My original plan was to go stage 2 pro tuned, but i feel that improving my handling will get me more bang for my buck right now. What's the point of more power if your car floats like a boat through corners.

NCORWRX · 03-14-2013, 01:07 AM

^^^ Exactly. My buddies N/A 02 OBS spanks me in the corners (i.e. it's faster than my WRX was) due to all of his handling upgrades. Just some food for thought. As it stands my LGT with it little turbo is quicker in the twisties than the WRX was as well due to some beefy sways and bushing here and there.

hozouria · 03-14-2013, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockyraccoon

Only you know what your car needs improvements on. At first, I just wanted power, but now that I want to start doing time trials at a local racetrack I want handling. I'm stage 1 with an N1 catback right now. I also did a Cobb short shifter with both sets of bushings. My next move will be coilovers. And when I replace my tires next year ill pick up some enkei rpf1. My original plan was to go stage 2 pro tuned, but i feel that improving my handling will get me more bang for my buck right now. What's the point of more power if your car floats like a boat through corners.

BECAUSE RACECAR. POWAAAAAAAAA.

No just kidding I agree. it's nice to get snug in a corner and keep flat through your exit.

Wrxtacy5150 · 03-14-2013, 04:04 AM

Depends on your preferences. Do you want people to be impressed by the look of your car more or by the performance? I would personally do stage 2 first but with that low of miles and still have the warranty I'm not sure.

Unabomber · 03-14-2013, 07:31 AM

Power is nothing without power.

Unless you are Nigel Mansell, there is no reason to upgrade the suspension. That's my line if logic anyways as the most cornering I see is when I leave Home Depot with 6 bags of peat moss in the back.

jebjkey · 03-14-2013, 10:51 AM

You will be happier with stage 2.

I am psychic ... or maybe I am a jedi.

bondo007man · 03-14-2013, 10:56 AM

Wheels and cat back. Take your time if you go right for stage 2 your are missing out on the fun from stage one.

Bov_Rider · 03-14-2013, 11:19 AM

keep the wheels till the end. go stage 2 first because you will get bored with the stock power quickly.

HinshawWRX · 03-14-2013, 11:32 AM

Save yourself a couple hundred and leave off the intake. Otherwise without a budget we can't do much. Well that and it's your car and not ours, so YOU make the decision.

chappys4life · 03-14-2013, 11:36 AM

Personally I would not void the warranty. Thats why my fr-s is so stock I am too worried about the warranty.

HinshawWRX · 03-14-2013, 12:08 PM

An intake/exhaust/bov etc will not VOID your warranty. A part can cause the warranty claim to be denied, but it is extremely rare that a part will VOID your warranty.

SmartMart · 03-14-2013, 12:12 PM

Wheels first. You already have aftermarket exhaust on the car. Just make sure stage 2 is right for you before you take ThaT big of a step in potentially murdering your nice '13.

Mr Wrex · 03-14-2013, 12:27 PM

Go for wheels. They're much lighter than stock and will make your car feel peppier. I went stage 2 and then some, but soon after I wish I did my handling first. Not that it matters anymore because I recently worked on suspension and wheels...

jhmr · 03-14-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HinshawWRX

An intake/exhaust/bov etc will not VOID your warranty. A part can cause the warranty claim to be denied, but it is extremely rare that a part will VOID your warranty.

It doesn't matter how many times you repeat this, people will refuse to understand the distinct difference between voiding your warranty and having a warranty claim denied. I mean, just take a look at the post right beneath yours, haha.

ekwilson · 03-14-2013, 02:04 PM

Reading through all the posts seems equal lol. I know ill be happy with both I'm just mixed between the two. I know I only have 3500 miles but so I was leaning towards wheels just for look purposes. I bought the springs just for looks lol. I also work at a Subaru dealer so the warranty thing I might be able to get by with we will see. The big question really I guess was looks or performance. Since it is in all my dd

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NCORWRX · 03-14-2013, 03:42 PM

Though I would never attempt to argue with Unabomber, I am surprised by his answer. Power makes you faster in a straight line, sure.

My point (and my idea of 'faster) is you need to stick to the ground (springs, sways, bushing, lighter wheels, sticky tires, you get the drift). All the power in the world won't get a car around a track any faster if you can't keep 4 tires firmly planted to the ground.

That being said, maybe you goal isn't to be able to get around a track quickly...? If it's just aesthetics, go with the wheels (if they're lighter than stock this will help in both of the following)---->. If you want blistering 0-60 #'s. Go power. If you wanna have more fun, go with more suspension upgrades.

my humble .02

03-14-2013, 12:32 AM	#1
ekwilson Scooby Newbie Member#: 344701 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Columbia, MO Vehicle: 13 WRX WRB	Ok need help with decision So I have a 13 wrx with 3500 miles and I can't make up my mind...... What I'm trying to decide is to go stg2 (downpipe,intake,access port) or new set of wheels..... Current mods are eibach pro plus kit, kartboy end links and invidia q300. I know it's all about what I want and my goals I'm just asking for opinions. They both will be one either way just what to do first. The wheels I have chosen are rpf1s if that makes any difference. Thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-14-2013, 12:12 PM	#14
SmartMart Scooby Newbie Member#: 348584 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: South Shore Vehicle: 2011 WRX WRB Hatch World Rally Blue	Wheels first. You already have aftermarket exhaust on the car. Just make sure stage 2 is right for you before you take ThaT big of a step in potentially murdering your nice '13. Last edited by SmartMart; 03-14-2013 at 01:09 PM.

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03-14-2013, 12:51 AM	#3
rockyraccoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 260965 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Katy, TX Vehicle: 2010 WRX Silver	Only you know what your car needs improvements on. At first, I just wanted power, but now that I want to start doing time trials at a local racetrack I want handling. I'm stage 1 with an N1 catback right now. I also did a Cobb short shifter with both sets of bushings. My next move will be coilovers. And when I replace my tires next year ill pick up some enkei rpf1. My original plan was to go stage 2 pro tuned, but i feel that improving my handling will get me more bang for my buck right now. What's the point of more power if your car floats like a boat through corners.

03-14-2013, 01:07 AM	#4
NCORWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 238919 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Back in the Rogue Valley baby! Vehicle: 007 LGT LTD DGM stg1	^^^ Exactly. My buddies N/A 02 OBS spanks me in the corners (i.e. it's faster than my WRX was) due to all of his handling upgrades. Just some food for thought. As it stands my LGT with it little turbo is quicker in the twisties than the WRX was as well due to some beefy sways and bushing here and there.

03-14-2013, 04:04 AM	#6
Wrxtacy5150 Scooby Newbie Member#: 350151 Join Date: Mar 2013 Chapter/Region: NWIC Vehicle: 2006 STi OBP	Depends on your preferences. Do you want people to be impressed by the look of your car more or by the performance? I would personally do stage 2 first but with that low of miles and still have the warranty I'm not sure.

03-14-2013, 07:31 AM	#7
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Power is nothing without power. Unless you are Nigel Mansell, there is no reason to upgrade the suspension. That's my line if logic anyways as the most cornering I see is when I leave Home Depot with 6 bags of peat moss in the back.

03-14-2013, 10:51 AM	#8
jebjkey Scooby Specialist Member#: 73884 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: International Location: Naples, ITALY Vehicle: 2005 STi 2006 Evolution MR	You will be happier with stage 2. I am psychic ... or maybe I am a jedi.

03-14-2013, 10:56 AM	#9
bondo007man Scooby Specialist Member#: 247030 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: P Sherman 42 Wallaby, Sydney Vehicle: Stop Looking At Me Swan	Wheels and cat back. Take your time if you go right for stage 2 your are missing out on the fun from stage one.

03-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#10
Bov_Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 142667 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MEA Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR Metallic Gray	keep the wheels till the end. go stage 2 first because you will get bored with the stock power quickly.

03-14-2013, 11:32 AM	#11
HinshawWRX Lil' Ron Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	Save yourself a couple hundred and leave off the intake. Otherwise without a budget we can't do much. Well that and it's your car and not ours, so YOU make the decision.

03-14-2013, 11:36 AM	#12
chappys4life Scooby Newbie Member#: 349639 Join Date: Mar 2013	Personally I would not void the warranty. Thats why my fr-s is so stock I am too worried about the warranty.

03-14-2013, 12:08 PM	#13
HinshawWRX Lil' Ron Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	An intake/exhaust/bov etc will not VOID your warranty. A part can cause the warranty claim to be denied, but it is extremely rare that a part will VOID your warranty.

03-14-2013, 12:27 PM	#15
Mr Wrex Scooby Specialist Member#: 332887 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Vehicle: 2012 WRX stage 2+ DGM (sedan)	Go for wheels. They're much lighter than stock and will make your car feel peppier. I went stage 2 and then some, but soon after I wish I did my handling first. Not that it matters anymore because I recently worked on suspension and wheels...

03-14-2013, 02:04 PM	#17
ekwilson Scooby Newbie Member#: 344701 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Columbia, MO Vehicle: 13 WRX WRB	Reading through all the posts seems equal lol. I know ill be happy with both I'm just mixed between the two. I know I only have 3500 miles but so I was leaning towards wheels just for look purposes. I bought the springs just for looks lol. I also work at a Subaru dealer so the warranty thing I might be able to get by with we will see. The big question really I guess was looks or performance. Since it is in all my dd

03-14-2013, 03:42 PM	#19
NCORWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 238919 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Back in the Rogue Valley baby! Vehicle: 007 LGT LTD DGM stg1	Though I would never attempt to argue with Unabomber, I am surprised by his answer. Power makes you faster in a straight line, sure. My point (and my idea of 'faster) is you need to stick to the ground (springs, sways, bushing, lighter wheels, sticky tires, you get the drift). All the power in the world won't get a car around a track any faster if you can't keep 4 tires firmly planted to the ground. That being said, maybe you goal isn't to be able to get around a track quickly...? If it's just aesthetics, go with the wheels (if they're lighter than stock this will help in both of the following)---->. If you want blistering 0-60 #'s. Go power. If you wanna have more fun, go with more suspension upgrades. my humble .02