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03-22-2011, 04:15 PM | #51 |
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I seriously considered using the WRX. My concern was about excessive wear and tear on a brand new car that I drive every day. Not to mention I'm paranoid about warranty denials, someone told me that dealers will check local race results and deny based on that. Wrong on both counts?
Either way I'm not good enough to be competitive so it's just for fun and maybe a nice parkway cruiser that my wife might enjoy as well.
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03-22-2011, 06:25 PM | #52 |
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Vehicle:2002 TOPSCOOB031 HighwaystarGarage |
At one point (at least in the Midwest) Subaru gave out annual memberships to SCCA with the purchase of a new STi.
I think you'll be fine |
03-22-2011, 09:43 PM | #53 |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Vehicle:2004 WRX STi WRB 98 Eclipse GSX |
Spotted a black '08(?) WRX at the light on Free Bridge tonight around 5:30. Couldn't see the driver, but he/she eventually turned down Meade Avenue. A waved as I drove by on the right.
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03-22-2011, 09:52 PM | #54 |
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Vehicle:2004 WRX STi WRB 98 Eclipse GSX |
Ummm, how does one tell if he's got a bad clutch master cylinder or slave cylinder? I noticed both Friday night and Tuesday morning that my clutch pedal doesn't feel right. It isn't disengaging the clutch until it's depressed quite a bit. Things get back to normal after a few shifts, tho. Maybe I should replace both...or maybe it's not the hydraulics...
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03-22-2011, 10:13 PM | #55 | |||
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Vehicle:ST-3 STi 2.3L Evo |
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Mitsubishi would look at entry lists and void warranties, but Subaru never went that far. However if you have something come up, any performance parts will be blamed for causing the issue and most likely void your claim. Kyle didn't get his engine overhaul covered because Brown said his Accessport was the reason the #4 ringland cracked. Just pathetic, considering so many people have had that happen, myself included. I really wish Subaru had just done the right thing and covered anyone with that issue, no questions asked. There's an obvious design flaw. Quote:
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03-22-2011, 10:29 PM | #56 |
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I plan to go out to Verona with you guys for AutoX in the future, but this weekend I'm up in Baltimore for some secret Subaru goodness
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03-22-2011, 10:34 PM | #57 |
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Vehicle:1997 BlackS14 Silvia 08' BMW E90 M3 |
Vir this weekend...looks like rain though
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03-23-2011, 02:05 AM | #58 | |
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Are you coming? Rain is so much fun though! You can learn so much from driving in the rain. |
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03-23-2011, 05:29 AM | #59 |
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I tried checking it yesterday morning before going to work, but couldn't see well enough, and I was in a hurry to get to work. I'll check it today.
Say hello to my fellow B-more-ians! |
03-23-2011, 07:45 AM | #60 | |
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Thinking I may do one or two events in the wrx to see how much I enjoy it before making the call on a miata. Besides, gives me an opportunity to wear out the stock tires and pads so I can get something better on there. |
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03-23-2011, 08:06 AM | #61 | |
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03-23-2011, 08:43 AM | #62 |
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03-23-2011, 01:19 PM | #63 |
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03-23-2011, 02:16 PM | #64 |
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03-23-2011, 02:28 PM | #65 |
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Autox school is the best autox event of the year imho....so if you can only do one, do that one.
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03-23-2011, 03:14 PM | #66 |
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No, I sure haven't, but I did have the clutch replaced last December. I'm just worried that it's something more than a hydraulic issue. The feeling is hard to explain, but I have the normal free play in the clutch pedal, then for an inch or two more, it feels like the pedal isn't doing anything, even though there is more resistance in the pedal. Then, for the last part of pedal travel, it feels normal. As I said earlier, after I shift gears a few times, everything is fine. I doesn't do it all of the time either...it was fine this morning.
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03-23-2011, 04:28 PM | #67 |
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Mines not stock and really other than having no "balls" to it compared to my old wrx I love the thing to death for autox. Maybe if I'm lucky I'll get in a hyperdrive but thats a big "if". You always welcome to come out and ride along with me at a event to see how a prepped one handles.....or ask justin how it is at a PCA event.
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03-23-2011, 04:29 PM | #68 |
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Test and tune. My buddy dylan is on the top screen I'm on the bottom half.
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03-23-2011, 04:48 PM | #69 |
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I'm gonna try to come to the April 30th event and see how I like it. My wife will be out of town which ups the odds of me making it. A miata will also depend heavily on how much I can get for the '82 300sd I have sitting at my dad's place.
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03-23-2011, 05:02 PM | #70 |
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I know of a couple that may be up for sale in the 1k-2k range.
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03-23-2011, 05:02 PM | #71 |
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That is cool with the split screen. You can really see how small differences add up by the end of the run.
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03-23-2011, 05:14 PM | #72 |
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03-23-2011, 07:29 PM | #73 | |
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Once the Triumph sells (and I don't get laid off) this may have to happen. |
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03-23-2011, 07:34 PM | #74 |
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Tempt???? I would never do such a thing........I know someone who picked up a all stock b-package in decent condition with a hard top. 80k miles, just needed pads and rotors. 800 bucks.
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03-23-2011, 11:20 PM | #75 |
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Vehicle:04 WRX Wagon Stg2 '94 Miata Project |
i'll be in the market for a miata this summer too
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