Does anyone regonize this car. I just bought it and need to know the mods.

apariah · 05-17-2013, 10:54 AM

Does anyone recognize this car? I purchased it in Dallas, I'm trying to find the list of mods before I begin tuning. So far I know it has an APS 65 cold air intake, coilover (I don't know the brand yet) A seibon cw2 hood, and seibon trunk. The front rotor are also aftermarket, but I have no idea what make. IF anyone knows the original owner I would appreciate any details he or she might be able to pass along. I purchased the car from a dealer in Dallas who had no real info on the car.

I also noticed clear sticker along the top of the windshield, so the car may have had a roof rack and some point.

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propellerhatkat · 05-17-2013, 11:12 AM

looks like a evo X

apariah · 05-17-2013, 11:18 AM

I'm sure you joking, but just to be clear its an an 2005 WRX but I'm trying to find the previous owner.

altezza2impreza · 05-17-2013, 11:38 AM

good luck. I don't think i would ever buy a car like that from a dealer. There is a good chance the owner couldn't sell it to someone who knows subarus and would know what to look for. The rice mods don't help.

apariah · 05-17-2013, 11:59 AM

Fortunately for me I only plan on using it as a daily driver for now. I just trying to find out any info I can. I'm sure its a long shot, but I if I don't ask I'm not likely to get an answer. I've already searched by VIN to see if anything would show.

alecb · 05-17-2013, 12:17 PM

I'd say your best bet is to sift through this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1223145

Also, get ready to be flamed.

easyeatlanta · 05-17-2013, 12:17 PM

how about pictures of the engine bay and maybe we can point out some mods or maybe its stock

altezza2impreza · 05-17-2013, 12:21 PM

You can also check for sale for that god awful hood. Chances are the guy wanted to part out/trade and couldn't find anyone that wanted it.

xchristensen · 05-17-2013, 12:40 PM

Looks like it has either painted rotor hats, or a girodisc 2pc floating rotor set? From what I can see, its not all that "riced out", although I personally wouldn't keep the CF.

apariah · 05-17-2013, 12:47 PM

The rotors aren't painted, and I'm not to concerned about getting flamed. Its my first wrx and I know I have a lot to learn.

Thanks for the suggestions.

richy_21 · 05-17-2013, 01:05 PM

Post in the local chapter that you got it from

Trustkevin13 · 05-17-2013, 01:31 PM

I like the hood and the car, but I feel like the car isn't complimenting the hood enough, CF all the things!

Best bet is to take a pic of the engine bay, and get under the car to check the downpipe out. most common mods right there.

apariah · 05-17-2013, 03:44 PM

I will post more photos this weekend.

WRX USA · 05-17-2013, 03:49 PM

If you have the Carfax on it you can check to see where it was purchased and/or serviced and post in that regional forum.

41Maliante · 05-17-2013, 04:29 PM

I think I saw that listed on autotrader last weekend in Dallas. I believe the carfax said it was sold to the dealer at auction. I'm kind of curious what you got it for, if it's the same one that I saw I think it was listed for $9k+. You might try TXIC, but no guarantee it was a local car just because it sold at a TX auction. Good luck figuring out the mods.

Snoopy408 · 05-17-2013, 04:49 PM

I'm confused as to why you would purchase a car not knowing much about it at all?
Hope you can find what/who you are looking for.

apariah · 05-17-2013, 05:45 PM

I bought the car because I was looking for a WRX and i wanted something that wasn't stock but wasn't heavily modified. I wanted to purchase from an individual but I my wife asked if I could find one from a dealer because of previous bad experiences.

As far as not knowing much about it, I think in many situations thats par when buying a used car.

I went over the carfax as well, the car came out of Georgia and then to Florida if I remember correctly. Then it ended up in Texas. Finally the guys at fidelity bought the car at a dealer auction early this month.

My whole point in buying the car was to get something fun that I could daily drive until I find a new full time gig. So far the car is a lot of fun. I understand the carbon fiber hood and trunk may not appeal to some but my wife digs it, and that matters to me.

This isn't my first modified car, but it is my first Subaru. Based on what I understand about these cars I figured it would be a fun daily for now. If things go well, I might actually look at building it into another daily/track day car.

All in all this allows me to drive while I continue to build my turbo miata.

Price wise the car was a little over 10k with tax and title.

As I said, I realize I have a lot to learn, but I'm looking forward to it.

41Maliante · 05-17-2013, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the response on the price, I was checking out a few cars including that one, then I noticed it was gone a few days ago. I didn't really have a barometer for the used market and your info will help me out. As I said earlier good luck on the information search.

05-17-2013, 10:54 AM	#1
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	Does anyone regonize this car. I just bought it and need to know the mods. Does anyone recognize this car? I purchased it in Dallas, I'm trying to find the list of mods before I begin tuning. So far I know it has an APS 65 cold air intake, coilover (I don't know the brand yet) A seibon cw2 hood, and seibon trunk. The front rotor are also aftermarket, but I have no idea what make. IF anyone knows the original owner I would appreciate any details he or she might be able to pass along. I purchased the car from a dealer in Dallas who had no real info on the car. I also noticed clear sticker along the top of the windshield, so the car may have had a roof rack and some point. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ntxbmx/...7633518047296/ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-17-2013, 11:12 AM	#2
propellerhatkat Scooby Newbie Member#: 339779 Join Date: Dec 2012	looks like a evo X

05-17-2013, 11:18 AM	#3
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	I'm sure you joking, but just to be clear its an an 2005 WRX but I'm trying to find the previous owner.

05-17-2013, 11:38 AM	#4
altezza2impreza Scooby Specialist Member#: 95516 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Spending money in classifieds Vehicle: 2011 WRX DGM	good luck. I don't think i would ever buy a car like that from a dealer. There is a good chance the owner couldn't sell it to someone who knows subarus and would know what to look for. The rice mods don't help.

05-17-2013, 11:59 AM	#5
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	Fortunately for me I only plan on using it as a daily driver for now. I just trying to find out any info I can. I'm sure its a long shot, but I if I don't ask I'm not likely to get an answer. I've already searched by VIN to see if anything would show.

05-17-2013, 12:17 PM	#6
alecb Scooby Newbie Member#: 335146 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: LaPlata, MD Vehicle: 2004 STi PSM	I'd say your best bet is to sift through this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1223145 Also, get ready to be flamed.

05-17-2013, 12:17 PM	#7
easyeatlanta Scooby Newbie Member#: 347906 Join Date: Feb 2013 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Memphis Vehicle: 2013 WRX Satin White Pearl	how about pictures of the engine bay and maybe we can point out some mods or maybe its stock

05-17-2013, 12:21 PM	#8
altezza2impreza Scooby Specialist Member#: 95516 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Spending money in classifieds Vehicle: 2011 WRX DGM	You can also check for sale for that god awful hood. Chances are the guy wanted to part out/trade and couldn't find anyone that wanted it.

05-17-2013, 12:40 PM	#9
xchristensen Scooby Newbie Member#: 116562 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Irvine, California Vehicle: 2005 STi (PSM)	Looks like it has either painted rotor hats, or a girodisc 2pc floating rotor set? From what I can see, its not all that "riced out", although I personally wouldn't keep the CF.

05-17-2013, 12:47 PM	#10
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	The rotors aren't painted, and I'm not to concerned about getting flamed. Its my first wrx and I know I have a lot to learn. Thanks for the suggestions.

05-17-2013, 01:05 PM	#11
richy_21 Scooby Guru Member#: 58670 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Behind the scope Vehicle: 2005 got muuuuu?	Post in the local chapter that you got it from

05-17-2013, 01:31 PM	#12
Trustkevin13 Scooby Specialist Member#: 259184 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Missouri Vehicle: 2008 Subaru WRX Silver	I like the hood and the car, but I feel like the car isn't complimenting the hood enough, CF all the things! Best bet is to take a pic of the engine bay, and get under the car to check the downpipe out. most common mods right there.

05-17-2013, 03:44 PM	#13
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	I will post more photos this weekend.

05-17-2013, 03:49 PM	#14
WRX USA NASIOC Supporter Member#: 11192 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: .. VF48'd Bugeye WRB	If you have the Carfax on it you can check to see where it was purchased and/or serviced and post in that regional forum.

05-17-2013, 04:29 PM	#15
41Maliante Scooby Newbie Member#: 356079 Join Date: May 2013 Location: TX	I think I saw that listed on autotrader last weekend in Dallas. I believe the carfax said it was sold to the dealer at auction. I'm kind of curious what you got it for, if it's the same one that I saw I think it was listed for $9k+. You might try TXIC, but no guarantee it was a local car just because it sold at a TX auction. Good luck figuring out the mods.

05-17-2013, 04:49 PM	#16
Snoopy408 Scooby Newbie Member#: 271104 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose Vehicle: 2006 WRX STi OBP	I'm confused as to why you would purchase a car not knowing much about it at all? Hope you can find what/who you are looking for.

05-17-2013, 05:45 PM	#17
apariah Scooby Newbie Member#: 353444 Join Date: Apr 2013 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: From Plano to Beford Vehicle: 2005 WRX Silver	I bought the car because I was looking for a WRX and i wanted something that wasn't stock but wasn't heavily modified. I wanted to purchase from an individual but I my wife asked if I could find one from a dealer because of previous bad experiences. As far as not knowing much about it, I think in many situations thats par when buying a used car. I went over the carfax as well, the car came out of Georgia and then to Florida if I remember correctly. Then it ended up in Texas. Finally the guys at fidelity bought the car at a dealer auction early this month. My whole point in buying the car was to get something fun that I could daily drive until I find a new full time gig. So far the car is a lot of fun. I understand the carbon fiber hood and trunk may not appeal to some but my wife digs it, and that matters to me. This isn't my first modified car, but it is my first Subaru. Based on what I understand about these cars I figured it would be a fun daily for now. If things go well, I might actually look at building it into another daily/track day car. All in all this allows me to drive while I continue to build my turbo miata. Price wise the car was a little over 10k with tax and title. As I said, I realize I have a lot to learn, but I'm looking forward to it.

05-17-2013, 09:09 PM	#18
41Maliante Scooby Newbie Member#: 356079 Join Date: May 2013 Location: TX	Thanks for the response on the price, I was checking out a few cars including that one, then I noticed it was gone a few days ago. I didn't really have a barometer for the used market and your info will help me out. As I said earlier good luck on the information search.