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Old 09-22-2012, 10:41 PM   #3076
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I haven't really noticed any impact on my vision (even at night when it's raining) with 35%. I think it's a good level personally
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Old 09-22-2012, 11:03 PM   #3077
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Driving with the windows halfway down you could see the difference between nothing and 35% pretty clearly. It's not that dark but it's a little dark.
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Old 09-22-2012, 11:25 PM   #3078
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Personally, 35% is so light I'm not sure if it is worth it. On the DGM car you have to keep in mind several things:

1. He said it was just tinted and tint always looks darker than it is for the first few weeks
2. The dark interior of the car makes the tint seem darker than it is and in reality it is not nearly as difficult to see out as you would imagine.
3. The tint will fade over time and in about two years 35% will literally be nearly clear.

My car is 20% all around and, for me, it is not an issue at night at all. Granted, I have always had tint, so perhaps I am used to it, but the advantage during the heat of the summer far outweighs the change in visibility, plus I feel it makes the car more secure as people can't see in as easily.
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Old 09-23-2012, 01:00 AM   #3079
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That depends on the quality of the film! All old film turns purple over time. New age stuff lot more quality for sure!
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Old 09-23-2012, 06:44 PM   #3080
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Ben the only thing I would like to know is why u chose the plain hood (u might have indicated that before but i can't remember) just curious I know u have a front mount ic but is that the reason for change
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Old 09-23-2012, 09:08 PM   #3081
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Personally, 35% is so light I'm not sure if it is worth it. On the DGM car you have to keep in mind several things:

1. He said it was just tinted and tint always looks darker than it is for the first few weeks
2. The dark interior of the car makes the tint seem darker than it is and in reality it is not nearly as difficult to see out as you would imagine.
3. The tint will fade over time and in about two years 35% will literally be nearly clear.

My car is 20% all around and, for me, it is not an issue at night at all. Granted, I have always had tint, so perhaps I am used to it, but the advantage during the heat of the summer far outweighs the change in visibility, plus I feel it makes the car more secure as people can't see in as easily.
Yeah, some pictures make 35% look like almost nothing. But then sitting in ofspunk7's 35% (at night), it seemed pretty dark to me. I need to see some more setups in person.

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That depends on the quality of the film! All old film turns purple over time. New age stuff lot more quality for sure!
Yeah, I've definitely seen the purple stuff before. I'd obviously want something high quality that will last.

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Ben the only thing I would like to know is why u chose the plain hood (u might have indicated that before but i can't remember) just curious I know u have a front mount ic but is that the reason for change
Yes, it's because of the FMIC. The scoop in the stock hood disrupts airflow over the car, and also creates higher pressure inside the engine bay (which is good for the stock TMIC, and possibly for cooling the engine itself), but this high pressure is bad for getting airflow through the FMIC. I don't really know if makes any measurable difference. Mainly I just hate people that have hood scoops that they don't need...
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Old 09-23-2012, 09:45 PM   #3082
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Yes, it's because of the FMIC. The scoop in the stock hood disrupts airflow over the car, and also creates higher pressure inside the engine bay (which is good for the stock TMIC, and possibly for cooling the engine itself), but this high pressure is bad for getting airflow through the FMIC. I don't really know if makes any measurable difference. Mainly I just hate people that have hood scoops that they don't need...
You're so functional, lol. I like the de-scooped look. Rides a little bit more under the radar.
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:05 PM   #3083
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:12 PM   #3084
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Yeah, that's made by Fobia, the local guy that I posted a bunch of links to a couple posts back. That manifold is remote mount that puts the turbo in the fog light area. It would require a custom oil setup of some kind as well as a completely new (custom) exhaust between the turbo and cat back at least. It also probably wouldn't fit the 2011 WRX without some modification to the car itself (possibly major). The plus side is that it made 700WHP on that car, so I know it has potential

And that's the price of a used part. I simply had quoted the new price from Full Race.
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:45 PM   #3085
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Yes, it's because of the FMIC. The scoop in the stock hood disrupts airflow over the car, and also creates higher pressure inside the engine bay (which is good for the stock TMIC, and possibly for cooling the engine itself), but this high pressure is bad for getting airflow through the FMIC. I don't really know if makes any measurable difference. Mainly I just hate people that have hood scoops that they don't need...
I really wish they made a reverse cowl hood like the kaminari bugeye hood for our cars
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:53 PM   #3086
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I really wish they made a reverse cowl hood like the kaminari bugeye hood for our cars
Yeah, that might be cool, but you'd need a new hood due to the design of the 08+.
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Old 09-23-2012, 10:54 PM   #3087
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Give it time, it will happen eventually
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:34 PM   #3088
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Question..... Is the Defi oil pressure sending unit also providing readings for the ECU? Did you relocate the OEM sending unit? I'm confused about how you installed it.
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:41 PM   #3089
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Question..... Is the Defi oil pressure sending unit also providing readings for the ECU? Did you relocate the OEM sending unit? I'm confused about how you installed it.
No ECU integration at all. The OEM sensor is merely and on/off voltage reading that will throw the CEL if the oil pressure gets very close to 0psi (which is already too late). The OEM unit is removed. No CEL is triggered by not having it. You're not giving anything up as long as you actually look at the new gauge you install.
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:48 PM   #3090
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I will be doing this soon (oil pressure gauge). You can also use the sandwich plate but I'm not going that route, I will be using the location under the intercooler. Been putting this off for awhile though, need to just do it already.
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:57 PM   #3091
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I will be doing this soon (oil pressure gauge). You can also use the sandwich plate but I'm not going that route, I will be using the location under the intercooler. Been putting this off for awhile though, need to just do it already.
That spot works too (and better than a sandwich adapter, IMO), but the spot under the alternator is best, that's why the OEM sensor is there
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Old 09-23-2012, 11:59 PM   #3092
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Here's a quick video from out in the country this afternoon. The scenery is so nice out there!


The drive was mostly just cruising around, but I edited it down to some more interesting sections.
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Old 09-24-2012, 12:56 AM   #3093
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Isn't the AP header a different material than the Tomei/GTspec (321 vs. 304)?
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Old 09-24-2012, 12:58 AM   #3094
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Isn't the AP header a different material than the Tomei/GTspec (321 vs. 304)?
No way any header under $1k is made of 321. I think Perrin claimed theirs was at one point, but it's not.
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Old 09-24-2012, 01:03 AM   #3095
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Practically everyone in my area swears by the tomei headers, they say it is mainly because the welds are better. Not sure myself, they do look nice though. I think I heard they are either the only or one of the few that will warranty them while using heat wrap.
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Old 09-24-2012, 01:21 AM   #3096
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Practically everyone in my area swears by the tomei headers, they say it is mainly because the welds are better. Not sure myself, they do look nice though. I think I heard they are either the only or one of the few that will warranty them while using heat wrap.
And they have a 3 bolt uppipe connection, so I'd have to get a new uppipe for the EWG. Or have the Tomei one custom modified.
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Old 09-24-2012, 07:33 AM   #3097
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Here's a quick video from out in the country this afternoon. The scenery is so nice out there!

2011 Subaru WRX - Sunday Drive - YouTube

The drive was mostly just cruising around, but I edited it down to some more interesting sections.
Nice video dude. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 09-24-2012, 06:36 PM   #3098
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How do u like ur clutch setup for dd and for when ur actually hitting some of that power
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Old 09-24-2012, 07:25 PM   #3099
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I tried watch video but it was blurry on my phone!
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Old 09-24-2012, 11:25 PM   #3100
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How do u like ur clutch setup for dd and for when ur actually hitting some of that power
The clutch does great job holding the power. Around town it's not all that much fun. It's not forgiving at all, and if you don't get it right, it will let you know. I would not recommend a puck clutch to anyone unless your torque actually requires that you have one.

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I tried watch video but it was blurry on my phone!
Yeah, the GoPro footage along with YouTube compression does not look good at the lower resolutions. You really need it to be in HD for it to even look decent.
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