New guy

SpartaLives · 11-23-2009, 12:47 PM

Good morning everyone I dont have any cool stories or anything just thought I would jump on in here and introduce myself instead of lurking around and absorbing all your information as a guest. Im an army mechanic currently working on winding up a tour in the Stan, I bought the wife an 08 wrx sedan about a year ago, and realized how much fun these cars are, planning on selling my truck when I get back and picking up an sti or older wrex to play with for myself. Im sure I will be bugging you guys in the near future since im a pretty decent shadetree mechanic when it comes to motorcycles, humvees, or older off road vehicles, but am totally lost when it comes to all these tuning shenanigans. well thats all I got for now, see you around

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

95LSTI · 11-23-2009, 12:49 PM

welcome to the site ill greet you warmly and say anything you need to know im sure any one of us can help you out nice to know another person is joing welcome and have fun hope to see you on the road later

SLDWYS · 11-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Welcome to the collective. Lots of knowledgeable people on here, never hesitate to ask for help.

aleutdude · 11-23-2009, 02:54 PM

Welcome to AKIC. There are plenty of people here with a very big base of knowledge on;well pretty much everything! Hope to meet you soon. Get back safe & Godspeed!

retrac · 11-23-2009, 03:01 PM

Welcome to group!

Brando5185 · 11-23-2009, 03:06 PM

There isn't enough room here GET OUT!!!!!

Kidding. Welcome man! Feel free to ask anyquestions you have. Penty of people here that can probly answer.

06gtleg · 11-23-2009, 03:11 PM

Welcome to good burger home of the good burger may i take your order??

welcome to akic

Nomadgene · 11-23-2009, 04:09 PM

resistance is futile, prepare to be assimilated!

Welcome!

Imprezed04 · 11-23-2009, 04:10 PM

Welcome to AKIC. Driving these types of cars is about all there is up here. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! All different colors, builds, tunes, parts, etc. I'm telling you man, drop off the truck, pick up an STi, and have a blast. I just finished a build on my car, and now working on seeing how much more abuse my tranny can take before looking for a Legacy GT Tranny

.

As others have said before, there's plenty of knowledgable people on here that can answer just about anything you'd want to know about these tuners.

Like you, I started on Muscle Cars and trucks, but these are a blast.

sol0 · 11-23-2009, 08:52 PM

THIS.....IS......AKIC!!!

Welcome aboard, avoid the Pit of Doom

AKLGT · 11-23-2009, 09:30 PM

welcome to the club.

have your wife join too.

Marlons101 · 11-23-2009, 10:12 PM

welcome friend

JCharron2005 · 11-23-2009, 10:32 PM

I have a book for you new sir that might help you out =) pm you my number so you can grab it or i can drop it off.

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imprezed04

Welcome to AKIC. Driving these types of cars is about all there is up here. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! All different colors, builds, tunes, parts, etc. I'm telling you man, drop off the truck, pick up an STi, and have a blast. I just finished a build on my car, and now working on seeing how much more abuse my tranny can take before looking for a Legacy GT Tranny

.

As others have said before, there's plenty of knowledgable people on here that can answer just about anything you'd want to know about these tuners.

Like you, I started on Muscle Cars and trucks, but these are a blast.

It's a tough fight for me getting rid of my truck lol, It gets 10mpg and is not close to practical, but one of my favorite things to do is ride dirt bikes or quads, and although i havent really found any good woods riding around, I find it hard to believe its not out there somewhere! Id like to just do some things to her car since you dont see alot of 08 sedans done up at all and i like to be a little different, but a warranty is a good thing to have when im gone alot and she has a 2 year old and a 2 month old to haul around. I got 2 or 3 more months to do some soul searching and figure it out, but either way there will be a subie with some fun bits in my garage in the near future!

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 05:09 AM

Im thinking my first round of mods for my street car will be coilovers, a huge vta BOV a cold air intake and a turbo timer what yall think

I KEED I KEED!!!

Carter · 11-24-2009, 05:49 AM

^ I think I like this guy.

Aggent15 · 11-24-2009, 05:51 AM

Welcome new guy!!!!!! Stay safe over there

KW900 · 11-24-2009, 06:01 AM

Nothing says you can't keep the truck too... They are just too useful to not have one. No way a little Subie is going to haul a trailer loaded down with 15-20k of stuff, haul a load of gravel, etc.

I have 5 or 6 different vehicles, each has it's own use.

Plenty of places to ride 4 wheeler or dirtbike, let me know if you need ideas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpartaLives

It's a tough fight for me getting rid of my truck lol, It gets 10mpg and is not close to practical, but one of my favorite things to do is ride dirt bikes or quads, and although i havent really found any good woods riding around, I find it hard to believe its not out there somewhere! Id like to just do some things to her car since you dont see alot of 08 sedans done up at all and i like to be a little different, but a warranty is a good thing to have when im gone alot and she has a 2 year old and a 2 month old to haul around. I got 2 or 3 more months to do some soul searching and figure it out, but either way there will be a subie with some fun bits in my garage in the near future!

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KW900

Nothing says you can't keep the truck too... They are just too useful to not have one. No way a little Subie is going to haul a trailer loaded down with 15-20k of stuff, haul a load of gravel, etc.

I have 5 or 6 different vehicles, each has it's own use.

Plenty of places to ride 4 wheeler or dirtbike, let me know if you need ideas.

Lol nothing but my level of income vs. my current projects, wife and 2 daughters, I would def like to know some good spots to ride, I have only been to Jim's creek so far and wasnt too impressed with that whole scene

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sol0

THIS.....IS......AKIC!!!

Welcome aboard, avoid the Pit of Doom

sorry I cant pass this one up... That's what she said

KW900 · 11-24-2009, 08:22 AM

There are some decent trails in the Knik area. Many haven't been run much in the last 5-10 years judging by how overground they are becoming.
If you just stay out on the flats around Jim Creek it is pretty lame though. I was just out at the glacier this past weekend actually.

Keeping a few rigs around isn't too expensive... well other than the WRX, insurance on that is retarded expensive. Costs more to insure my car than it does for my truck, Jeep and a trailer

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpartaLives

Lol nothing but my level of income vs. my current projects, wife and 2 daughters, I would def like to know some good spots to ride, I have only been to Jim's creek so far and wasnt too impressed with that whole scene

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 11:13 AM

Yeah the guys I was riding with werent real familiar with the area so im sure there was alot we didnt hit, we just hit the long trail that parralels the sand flats across the creek and took off, it was alright i got to get out and go fast but the ruts were a little rough and other then that wasnt alot of challenge built into them, I pay equal insurance on the bike and the car pretty much, and 300 bucks a year for my street bike, Turning 25 in a few weeks so hopefully that will help out some

Quote:

Originally Posted by KW900

There are some decent trails in the Knik area. Many haven't been run much in the last 5-10 years judging by how overground they are becoming.
If you just stay out on the flats around Jim Creek it is pretty lame though. I was just out at the glacier this past weekend actually.

Keeping a few rigs around isn't too expensive... well other than the WRX, insurance on that is retarded expensive. Costs more to insure my car than it does for my truck, Jeep and a trailer

coqui2004miguel · 11-24-2009, 01:31 PM

Welcome Homie!!! Im currently working on my Hybrid build. Hoping its going to be a monster when im done. BTW i have a Cold air intake for sale!!! LOL. Stay safe bro. Quite a few of us on here are military as well. Much love.

SpartaLives · 11-24-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coqui2004miguel

Welcome Homie!!! Im currently working on my Hybrid build. Hoping its going to be a monster when im done. BTW i have a Cold air intake for sale!!! LOL. Stay safe bro. Quite a few of us on here are military as well. Much love.

Lol i know you do ive been lurking a while i saw your post about the blown engine and all... sucks but at the same time sounds like your gonna have a fire breathing deathmachine when your done! cant wait to get back and meet some of you guys and start learning a little about these cars, if anybody has knowledge but needs an extra set of hands let me know i wanna learn

Brando5185 · 11-24-2009, 01:59 PM

When are you supposed to be getting back?

11-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
SpartaLives Scooby Newbie Member#: 229075 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan WRB	New guy Good morning everyone I dont have any cool stories or anything just thought I would jump on in here and introduce myself instead of lurking around and absorbing all your information as a guest. Im an army mechanic currently working on winding up a tour in the Stan, I bought the wife an 08 wrx sedan about a year ago, and realized how much fun these cars are, planning on selling my truck when I get back and picking up an sti or older wrex to play with for myself. Im sure I will be bugging you guys in the near future since im a pretty decent shadetree mechanic when it comes to motorcycles, humvees, or older off road vehicles, but am totally lost when it comes to all these tuning shenanigans. well thats all I got for now, see you around * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#2
95LSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 228231 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anchorage Vehicle: 95 impreza l red	welcome to the site ill greet you warmly and say anything you need to know im sure any one of us can help you out nice to know another person is joing welcome and have fun hope to see you on the road later

11-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#3
SLDWYS NASIOC Supporter Member#: 58877 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: AKIC Vehicle: Too much of anything is just enough	Welcome to the collective. Lots of knowledgeable people on here, never hesitate to ask for help.

11-23-2009, 02:54 PM	#4
aleutdude Scooby Specialist Member#: 129089 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage,Alaska Vehicle: 06 Impreza 2.5i Obsidian black pearl	Welcome to AKIC. There are plenty of people here with a very big base of knowledge on;well pretty much everything! Hope to meet you soon. Get back safe & Godspeed!

11-23-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
retrac NASIOC Supporter Member#: 217208 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Wagon GRP - 18G/FMIC'd!	Welcome to group!

11-23-2009, 03:06 PM	#6
Brando5185 Scooby Specialist Member#: 189926 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2004 20G STi TS-Tune VF-39=12.7@105.4	There isn't enough room here GET OUT!!!!! Kidding. Welcome man! Feel free to ask anyquestions you have. Penty of people here that can probly answer.

11-23-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
06gtleg Scooby Specialist Member#: 197928 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anchorage Vehicle: 06 legacy gt black	Welcome to good burger home of the good burger may i take your order?? welcome to akic

11-23-2009, 04:09 PM	#8
Nomadgene Scooby Specialist Member#: 22923 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: on MY path... Vehicle: 2002 WRX/Black Aprilia/RSV	resistance is futile, prepare to be assimilated! Welcome!

11-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#9
Imprezed04 Scooby Newbie Member#: 202396 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Currently Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2004 WRX (Unstaged) Rally Blue (FJA238)	Welcome to AKIC. Driving these types of cars is about all there is up here. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE! All different colors, builds, tunes, parts, etc. I'm telling you man, drop off the truck, pick up an STi, and have a blast. I just finished a build on my car, and now working on seeing how much more abuse my tranny can take before looking for a Legacy GT Tranny . As others have said before, there's plenty of knowledgable people on here that can answer just about anything you'd want to know about these tuners. Like you, I started on Muscle Cars and trucks, but these are a blast.

11-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#10
sol0 Scooby Specialist Member#: 152976 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: A-Town Vehicle: GTI Straight Up Murdered Out	THIS.....IS......AKIC!!! Welcome aboard, avoid the Pit of Doom

11-23-2009, 09:30 PM	#11
AKLGT NASIOC Supporter Member#: 85199 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: it's still 12's! Vehicle: 2008 STI mine 2007 STI - his	welcome to the club. have your wife join too.

11-23-2009, 10:12 PM	#12
Marlons101 Scooby Specialist Member#: 137569 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East SIDE! of anchorage Vehicle: WRX Spec C'd poswrx	welcome friend

11-23-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
JCharron2005 Scooby Specialist Member#: 180365 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2007 STI CGM Mine 2008 WRX OBP Hers	I have a book for you new sir that might help you out =) pm you my number so you can grab it or i can drop it off.

11-24-2009, 05:09 AM	#15
SpartaLives Scooby Newbie Member#: 229075 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2008 WRX sedan WRB	Im thinking my first round of mods for my street car will be coilovers, a huge vta BOV a cold air intake and a turbo timer what yall think I KEED I KEED!!!

11-24-2009, 05:49 AM	#16
Carter NASIOC Supporter Member#: 156708 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: ROTATE Vehicle: 1999 Forester S Slow panda	^ I think I like this guy.

11-24-2009, 05:51 AM	#17
Aggent15 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 173755 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Newport News Vehicle: 05 STI obp Specialized Allez Elite:)	Welcome new guy!!!!!! Stay safe over there

11-24-2009, 01:31 PM	#23
coqui2004miguel Scooby Specialist Member#: 189901 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Vehicle: 2002 Me 02 WRX Sdn Her 02 WRX Wagon	Welcome Homie!!! Im currently working on my Hybrid build. Hoping its going to be a monster when im done. BTW i have a Cold air intake for sale!!! LOL. Stay safe bro. Quite a few of us on here are military as well. Much love.

11-24-2009, 01:59 PM	#25
Brando5185 Scooby Specialist Member#: 189926 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2004 20G STi TS-Tune VF-39=12.7@105.4	When are you supposed to be getting back?