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01-29-2013, 11:14 AM | #15401 |
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...and from what I've read, the stock endlinks are constructed with plastic. If anything, you may have to replace them sooner than later with a bigger bar installed. It also mentions it in another forum here, Post #3: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ade+of+plastic
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01-29-2013, 11:29 AM | #15402 | |
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01-29-2013, 11:31 AM | #15403 | |
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01-29-2013, 11:57 AM | #15404 |
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One of the guys at the service department of my dealership told me that the new Impreza is based off the old legacy chassis and have read that it shares certain suspension components with it (previous gen). Is that the case and if so, is there any way to use older Legacy suspension components to improve performance? Just curious, don't really feel like actually mucking about with a good setup. Stiffer springs could have an interesting effect though.
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01-29-2013, 12:40 PM | #15405 | |
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01-29-2013, 12:41 PM | #15406 |
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Good to hear...
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01-30-2013, 06:07 PM | #15407 |
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Hi Everyone,
New Subaru owner here. 2013 Sport Premium. I was wondering if you guys can help me out with a question about the headlights. I'm kind of disappointed they didn't go with projectors since I heard they did prior to 2012. Seems strange. But anyway, I'd like to "upgrade" my bulbs. I don't have the funds to retrofit anything right now, but is there a top end brand that people use to replace their bulbs for brighter light if they don't have HIDs? I did some quick Googling and I read something about HIRs? I'd like to change the "eyebrow" piece to a brighter white and I'd like to change the low beam bulbs as well. If you can direct me to what the "best" option is (if there even is one), that would be great. Thanks in advance! |
01-30-2013, 06:16 PM | #15408 | |
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01-30-2013, 07:46 PM | #15409 | |
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Also, the eyebrow lights can be changed out for LEDs but I can't really seem to reach mine, as it's supersuper far in the corner. |
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01-30-2013, 08:12 PM | #15410 | |
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01-31-2013, 01:28 AM | #15411 |
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CALLING ALL PZEV MODELS!!!!! i have the non pzev model. my friend just purchased the 2013 pzev model, she is hearin some clicking on cold start ups. normal?
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01-31-2013, 02:10 AM | #15412 |
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01-31-2013, 02:47 AM | #15413 |
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not something that sounds catastrophic but not a mouse chewing.
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01-31-2013, 02:50 AM | #15414 |
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Try taking some vids. I have a pzev and I don't hear any noise at startup.
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01-31-2013, 03:01 AM | #15415 |
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What is the widest wheel I can use on the stock 17' tire setup?
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01-31-2013, 04:01 AM | #15416 |
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01-31-2013, 10:03 AM | #15417 | |
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I see the bulb does not have its own glare cap, this could be problematic for other drivers on the road if the housing does not have one itself. But I think the Impreza does have one. I also see that they don't last as long. How much shorter is the life? Would you need to upgrade the wiring to support the higher wattage? |
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01-31-2013, 10:42 AM | #15418 |
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Non PZEV here, I picked up mines on Valentine's Day last year and I mentioned in one of these threads it sounded raggedy on startup. I wouldn't say it sounds much better almost a year later as I've gotten used to it. It runs smooth after startup though.
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01-31-2013, 10:59 AM | #15419 |
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01-31-2013, 11:13 AM | #15420 | |
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This thread will give you a lot more info |
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01-31-2013, 11:14 AM | #15421 | |
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8 inches with a 205mm tire is pushing it. not impossible but definitely not recommended. i will not be responsible for your choice of action. having said that, 205 on a 8 inch rim is not the worst i have seem. and there are people running a similar set for a while. I think it is a big stretch but cornering and ride comfort will be decreased. |
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01-31-2013, 11:22 AM | #15422 | |
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Here's a question - If I wire driving lights to turn on with the high beams, will they also run at low voltage with the DRL's? Obviously, I wouldn't want this. |
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01-31-2013, 11:24 AM | #15423 | |
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01-31-2013, 11:39 AM | #15424 | |
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If the performance you're looking for is speed related then you're wasting your time. If the performance you're looking for is handling related, you're better off finding a suspension mod that won't have as many adverse affects and still have performance gains. Read more here : http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsprung_mass#section_1 |
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01-31-2013, 11:49 AM | #15425 | |
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