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Old 09-09-2002, 01:32 AM   #1
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Question Starter Upgrades for 03 TS black

Hi guys:

I am new to the forum today, I finished my 24hr test drive of the TS this afternoon and decided to buy.

I will probably have possesion in about 1 month.

I am getting the upgraded sport package ($22888) from Docksteader Volvo/Subaru, it includes:
driving lights
rear spoiler
Mags (all for $900)
and I am also getting the roof rack....(@$500)

my question is...........
What other upgrades can I get ie. exhaust, that are not to expensive and would be a good place to start improving this model?

Parousia?
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Old 09-09-2002, 01:54 AM   #2
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24hr test drives?! wow i never knew there was such a thing.
cool, the black TS with rims in dd's showroom is really nice! is that the one you are getting?
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Old 09-09-2002, 01:55 AM   #3
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Hey, 1st of all welcome to the club...

as for mods... it really depends what you are looking for, there's a huge variety of exhausts available depending on the type of look and sound you want... since everyone's taste is different... it's hard to say what's good for you...

So if you can be a bit more specific on the stuff you are looking for it would sure help us to help you...

Most questions you have the answers may be a click away... you can just search for your answer in the forums... top right in the forums menu...

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Old 09-09-2002, 02:02 AM   #4
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Default starter upgrades

Mine has not arrived yet, but I will be getting one that has never been test driven when the new freight deliveries come in.

As for upgrades, I was looking at exhaust because I like the throaty sound of the 2.5 but it still isnt a WRX and I would like it to sound a bit better.

Docksteader gives 24hr testdrives on all the models that they carry (Subaru and Volvo) i am pretty sure.

You can talk to Robin Brinkman if you have any questions he is a great no pressure knid of guy.

Now is their an upgrade that you think is #1 on the list for this car?

Parousia

As for wheels Robin told me that he will give me a budget and I can go and pick out at new set from down the street included in the upgrade sport package.
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Old 09-09-2002, 02:05 AM   #5
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Congrats man. I agree with Sunny. Mods are up to you. You can go from just all show, no go...kind of like my intentions, make it look nice but don't put too many performance mods. Or you can go take it to AutoX and get some suspension mods. Depends. My friend is trying to convince me to go away from the all show, no go look, because he says "Power and handling never go out of style while appearance always does. Look at altezzas on Civics, the combat wings, the superwhites. All those fads. But never in history has speed and handling been looked down upon". So, up to you! Congrats!

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Old 09-09-2002, 02:07 AM   #6
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24hr test drives?! wow i never knew there was such a thing.
cool, the black TS with rims in dd's showroom is really nice! is that the one you are getting?
DD has had that for the longest time now. I think the deal is that you give them your car for one day and they'll give you one of their's. At least that's the quick and easy version that my sales gave me
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Old 09-09-2002, 03:02 AM   #7
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i dont think they give out 24hr test drive on WRX
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Old 09-09-2002, 10:18 PM   #8
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Default Where did you start?

When you upgraded your cars, which parts did you start on?

What kind of performance increase can I expect to get from a different exhaust,
are there certain things that I should look for in an exhaust?

thanks again


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Old 09-09-2002, 10:29 PM   #9
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For modifying your car, the most common would be filter and intake, exhaust, pullies, short shifter, tires, wheels, body kits, sway bars, spark plugs, spark plug wires... that's really all I can think of unless you go turbo...

for exhaust, it's really up to you... for me... I like to have the deepest sound... my new Mangnaflow seems to satisfy me in that area... how loud of an exhaust are you interested in, also what kind of tip would you prefer? That's really what you should look into...

But modifications are to each person's preferences, if you copy a person 100%, it'll be boring for both the owners, thats why we all try to think of our own special one of a kind never been done before modifications... it's cool to get one of those "Wow, that sure is special" kind of look from people...

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Old 09-09-2002, 10:34 PM   #10
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Where would my largest performance increase come from exhasut, intake, or ?.

I am not talking about spending 4k on an addition, I mean with these fairly simple mods what can I expect?

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Old 09-09-2002, 10:59 PM   #11
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the best "feelable" performance part is suspension area
ie; swaybar, spring, shock.....
the best sound performance part is exhaust, intake
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Old 09-10-2002, 12:03 AM   #12
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Handling:
Best place to put your money is wheels/tires and rear swaybar in that order. Stick with something in the 17-19mm range for the swaybar.

Power:
Intake, then exhaust.
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Old 09-10-2002, 01:15 AM   #13
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I agree with AllWheelDrift. I would also place crank pulleys on the list (supposed to give 10HP increase at the crank), but it may also affect your warranty.

An ECM daughter chip (ProECM or Scoobyracing) ,will also increase acceleration, as the factory ECU limits it, but I would definitely leave this until your warranty expires. I wouldn't even consider turbo with the kit costing $3600 US (+ install costs), you might as well buy a WRX.

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Old 09-10-2002, 01:43 AM   #14
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Power area will not let u feel any gain but sound nicer, maybe a tiny bit of different.
I know cus I have intake, exhaust and pully done.

Handling: which is your best bet to put your money on, like AllWheelDrift said
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Old 09-10-2002, 01:58 AM   #15
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Default sway bar

What will the sway bar actually do?

I read that this sway bar is a stock item on the WRX, can i just buy it from Subaru?

What about spark plugs and gold lead cables, will they add anything?

I really dont know to much about the addons and their functions and improvments, I researched the vehicle intensly, but as far as the addons go......

As far as exhaust goes I am looking for a place to actually go and see the options and styles, where do you recommend?

I want one that gives a low bassy rumble, quite but throaty.

Parousia

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Old 09-10-2002, 02:31 AM   #16
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Default Re: sway bar

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What will the sway bar actually do?
It will decrease both bodyroll and understeer. Anything beyond 18 or 19mm will result in a tail happy car.

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I read that this sway bar is a stock item on the WRX, can i just buy it from Subaru?
Your car does have one, but it's only 13mm, so it's quite soft. You could buy one from Subaru. The WRX wagon uses an 17mm one (look around on the board for a used one), and there's an 18mm one for the older Impreza that will work. You could also buy the 18-22mm Whiteline adjustable from www.pdm-racing.com (I would advise the 18mm setting). I'm a relatively experienced driver and autox a fair bit. With my Whiteline bar set to 19mm the car definitely likes to oversteer. I strongly recommend you do not buy a 20mm WRX sedan swabar, or a 20-24mm Whiteline adjustable.

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What about spark plugs and gold lead cables, will they add anything?
Nope.
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Old 09-10-2002, 02:36 AM   #17
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I have a 20mm WRX sway bar... it leads to nothing but oversteer... and accidents with my "stupidity" for not knowing my own and my car's limits...

But it's just plain fun... right now I have to run more tire pressure in the rear normally so that I can compensate for the thick bar...

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Old 09-10-2002, 04:19 AM   #18
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welcome.....and heres my $0.02,

i have an 02 OBS, i know its not a TS but its similar.......my mods so far are:

PDM CAI....great mod, cheap and better throttle response
K&N drop in filter....helps with throttle response and revs a bit quicker
Brullen catback exhaust.....great from what i have heard(mine is on order and wil be here in a couple weeks)
FHI 18mm Swaybar.....(yes it fits perfectly)....tightened up the car lots, less body roll and understeer....i think it is the right size cause i dont auto-X....and you know our winters.

take car

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