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01-18-2013, 08:26 PM | #2076 | |
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01-18-2013, 08:41 PM | #2077 |
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Congrats mrpbodyswm!
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01-18-2013, 09:23 PM | #2078 |
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Newbie here.
Had the 2013 Sport Limited(fully loaded) since December. First Subaru, but have always wanted one. -Mesh grill, strake kit, and rear spoiler. I liked the OEM wheels, but had to make it my own so put on 18X8 Enkei Raijin wheels in gunmetal. Tires are Kumho Ecsta 4X all-season. Already notice that they much quieter than the OEM Yokohamas. 35% tint in the front, 20% in the back, and the tint guy talked me into 15% in the hatch. Just ordered the Subaru front under spoiler so its on the way. Don't like how the mud guards looked so not gonna put them on. Only other thing I will probably do is get the front strut tower brace. Has anyone put one on? The only one that I see available is the flexible Subaru branded one which sounds weird that its "flexible". Anyways on to the pics. Sorry about the crappy iPhone photos. Eventually I'll take better ones. Oh yeah, I gave the Subie a shave the other day Looks much cleaner back there now, I left the "Sport" badge on. |
01-19-2013, 09:09 AM | #2079 |
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Nice mods thus far. Post some pics once you get the front spoiler installed.
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01-19-2013, 10:58 AM | #2080 |
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Awesome SWP. Nice lookin wheels.
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01-19-2013, 11:27 AM | #2081 |
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nice wheels what tire size?
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01-19-2013, 11:08 PM | #2082 |
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Thanks y'all. After reading all the posts I'm thinking of putting on a RSB in addition to the front tower brace. I put one on my previous car and it did make quite a bit of difference in handling. My wife doesn't think we need it, but....
The tires are 235/45/18 |
01-20-2013, 02:04 AM | #2083 |
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I don't need to justify anything. You have no idea what i have or have not installed into my car, your just regurgitating the same HID bs information other people have rambled on about.
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01-20-2013, 03:33 AM | #2084 | |
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Oh yeah, I've been asking a ton of people but it seems you are one of the first to try. How does the car perform with the 18" wheels vs the 17? Did you notice any performance differences at all or wheel well clearance issues? Last edited by Dirt Bringer; 01-20-2013 at 03:52 AM. |
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01-20-2013, 11:23 AM | #2085 |
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Wow, those rims look sick on your ride man!! I still can't get over how much nicer the Impreza looks in white than any other color. What's the offset on those babies?
BTW, did you lower your car? It looks much lower than stock. |
01-20-2013, 01:37 PM | #2086 |
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If I wouldn't take such a hit on depreciation, I would drive to the dealership right now and order a '13 SWP and keep my fingers crossed that I'd get one with an engine that didn't drink oil like mine.
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01-20-2013, 02:05 PM | #2087 | |
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Is this the right rsb for my car? And does it come with all the brackets? http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/pr...oducts_id=1690 Anyways, as for the difference in handling going from 17s to 18s I haven't notice too much difference, actually the biggest difference I've notice is the reduction in noise with the new tires. The offset on the wheels are 45mm and its not lowered. The 235/45 tires I have on it fill out the wheel wells nicely and haven't had any rubbing issues..yet, although the rear wheels might if I encounter a really big bump, keeping my fingers crossed Here's another pic before the shave since this is a pic thread. |
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01-20-2013, 02:14 PM | #2088 |
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awesome. i dont think anyone minds the extra pics. lol
you think wider tires like 245s would fit? same offset, same diameter. |
01-20-2013, 02:14 PM | #2089 |
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The rims/tires really do fill the wheel wells nice! I thought for sure that you were lowered a bit. 235 seems a little wide tho. Do you know off hand what the percentage of the over-all diameter difference is over stock?
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01-20-2013, 06:57 PM | #2090 |
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that wheel/tire setup is about a 5% difference than stock. that is quite a bit bigger. the closest would have been a 225/40-18. that would be pretty much spot on for size compared to stock.
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01-20-2013, 07:36 PM | #2091 |
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Yeah, 5% is quite a bit. I remember reading that if you go over or under by more than 3 percent, you have potential for trouble. Not only will your speedo be off by a good deal, but that much more rotational mass will hurt your acceleration, fuel economy, braking performance and possibly other things.
Personally, I don't think I would go with a tire that big, but it does tight as hell! I hope you don't have any issues like rubbing. Please keep us informed. Last edited by jr0bb5; 01-20-2013 at 11:42 PM. |
01-20-2013, 11:49 PM | #2092 |
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01-21-2013, 02:40 AM | #2093 | |
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In retrospect I probably should have gone with a 225/40 tire(probably will once I need new tires), but I've got about 1k miles on the new setup and no issues with rubbing(knock on wood). As for the mpg so far I'm only getting about 25mi/gal, but that's mainly city miles and I've only got 2,500mi on the odo so hopefully it improves.... And to the question above about going wider than 235, I wouldn't, the 235/45s I'm running are pretty much flush. Going any wider would probably result in rubbing for sure. |
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01-22-2013, 09:43 AM | #2094 | |
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01-22-2013, 10:34 AM | #2095 |
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01-22-2013, 11:27 AM | #2096 | |
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Those sound like the kind of upgrades that I am looking for. (cheap and easy!)
Do either of those upgrades affect MPG? I have no idea - (newbie question) Quote:
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01-22-2013, 11:34 AM | #2097 |
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01-22-2013, 11:49 AM | #2098 |
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bump dope car bro
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01-22-2013, 03:46 PM | #2099 |
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01-22-2013, 07:41 PM | #2100 |
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The crank pulley has been known to add a few mpg. The tires obviously too, though going any more eco than what is stock and you won't have nearly as much traction as I feel comfortable with. The thicker sway bar is merely there to correct oversteer and lower body roll.
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