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09-21-2017, 12:33 AM | #6201 | |||
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Thanks for the thoughts guys.
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09-21-2017, 04:07 PM | #6202 | |
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It's probably too early to uncover any known issues with the electronic DCCD in the 18+ STI... those cars are barely available to buy... let alone being built for STU. My $.02. Buy one... run it in B-Street (or where SCCA decides to class it next year)... and if the DCCD fails, you'll still be covered by Subaru warranty. If the DCCD holds up to a couple seasons of B-street, then start your STU build. |
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10-25-2017, 02:34 PM | #6203 |
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Update on my Nexen SUR4G's
I got a total of 76 Runs with them, flipped and rotated at 36 runs. Shoulders did end up wearing much faster than the middle, but a lot of that was probably my own doing (maybe not running enough pressure either?). Overall, I was very happy with them. I think I will be switching to the Bridgestones next though. I haven't run those since I first started, so I'm curious how they compare. https://i.imgur.com/w8XyuLU.jpg |
10-27-2017, 10:39 AM | #6204 |
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76 runs assuming you can rotate F/R between events is a little bit low. Could be an indication of bad alignment or overdriving.
That's a lotta cord showing. Did that all happen at the same event? |
10-27-2017, 11:56 AM | #6205 |
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IIRC, the Nexen is also molded with quite a bit more depth in the center of the tread face and is somewhat "curved" across the top of the profile. You could probably shave down the center by 2-3/32nds and end up with a faster tire that wears at least as well as the non-shaved version.
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10-27-2017, 02:14 PM | #6206 | |
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What is the general consensus on alignment for GD? I've been maxing out front camber (-3.6ish, slight toe out) and rear -1.8ish, 0 toe. Seem about right? Same event. Actually 3 of them corded the same run...the fourth I'm not sure when it corded, as it was on the inside of the tire, but same event too. |
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10-27-2017, 02:25 PM | #6207 |
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I run -3.8F and -2.5R camber on 600F/650R springs. Rear still needs more camber.
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02-28-2018, 01:27 PM | #6208 |
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The thread died... you dirty slackers...
Its autox season again... So the changes I made last year were AWESOME... This year I've picked up a codriver for local events as well as Dixie and Bristol... We're planning on taking this show on the road to Lincoln as well. I am putting on my ELH this weekend and got an appointment at the tuner next Friday just in time for Atlanta Region points 2 which will be a warm up for Dixie. The winner of Dixie last year crashed Atlanta points 1. On 3 runs my co driver and I had his 350z by a bit, but he edged me out on 5 runs as he started fiddling. Dixie is going to be interesting this year with 10 drivers so far... 2 Corvettes, several 350z's, and a handful of Subarus. Its gonna be good. |
03-01-2018, 02:04 PM | #6209 |
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Meh, I am on the fence about running my car at any SCCA events this season
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03-01-2018, 02:41 PM | #6210 |
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I'm still committed to STU this year for sure. My car is running great, though it's begun using a bit of oil. Watching closely...
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03-01-2018, 02:51 PM | #6211 | |
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Have you replaced the PCV valve recently? Those suckers go bad pretty quickly and can lead to consumption. Certainly preferred than having the motor go full Subaru. You never want to go full Subaru. |
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03-01-2018, 03:29 PM | #6212 |
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Austin are you planning making it up to Lincoln this year?
Ya you never want to go full retard... I am Subaru... bad things happen or you end up like Tim... I've been thinking of trying this whole no rear sway bar thing, I might disconnect it when I do my header install and drive around alil and see if it feels any better than it does now. |
03-01-2018, 04:28 PM | #6213 |
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Last year was quite successful, mine only broke once!
But it was the gearbox... |
03-01-2018, 04:53 PM | #6214 |
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That OCV issue I had ended up being a failed motor mount nut... the driver's side nut had been completely pulled off, there were no threads left on the stud that comes through the sub frame...
How that didn't make a clunk noise every time I hit the throttle we still don't know, but the mounts were replaced with some cusco ones and the tranny mount was replaced as well with the same... Its not moving anymore... The OCV wiring was being scrapped off the end of the plug by a ground harness bolt that was near by... |
03-01-2018, 05:13 PM | #6215 |
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I like how I'm used as a measurement for bad decisions.
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03-02-2018, 09:24 AM | #6216 |
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Fresh PCV, Perrin AOS, using between 0.5-1qt per event including 2hr drive time to/from. Runs great, comp and turbo are good. Thinking valve seals. Just gotta decide when to take it down. Hoping the STI block gets superseded to the RA block first
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03-02-2018, 09:27 AM | #6217 |
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Definitely
I've always preferred having at least the stock sized bar on the back. The best I can describe it is that it helps the car 'reset' after completing an element. Without the bar, it just felt like the car would continue to yaw leaving a sloppy handling feel. |
03-02-2018, 09:47 AM | #6218 |
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Valve seals show up if you let it idle for about 15-20 minutes while hot and then rev it up. If you get blue smoke after extended idle and then a few puffs when revving it's valve seals. The other tell tale sign is if you shut it off while hot and then start it up later after it cools off and some smoke comes out the exhaust again.
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03-02-2018, 11:15 AM | #6219 |
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I get an occasional puff at startup. I'll try the extended idle/rev check next. Thanks for the suggestion!
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03-03-2018, 08:46 PM | #6220 | |
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03-05-2018, 07:27 AM | #6221 |
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I removed the rumble over the weekend. The car feels and sounds awesome now, I went with a tomei header thanks to a killer deal from subydude.
Apparently though my grimmspeed catted down pipe cat doesn't "clean" enough to make the down stream o2 sensor happy, I got the P0420 this morning on the way to work. I reset the code for the drive home, it just might be stuff burning off on the new exhaust pieces. If not... time to buy a spark plug anti-fouler... lol Tuning appointment at DBW Friday. |
03-06-2018, 12:24 PM | #6222 |
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What is the rest of your exhaust setup? I am curious as when I lost the rumble, I wouldn't describe it as sounding awesome. Mine sounds more like a Cessna in a nose dive. It also got substantially louder and now pops sound locally every now and then.
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03-07-2018, 07:20 AM | #6223 |
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I have the Tomei ELH, Grimmspeed DP, then Invidia N1 Race version (the one without all the fancy resonators).
So on the way home Monday I developed a leak... I fixed the leak last night, I think. It passed the sea foam test. The only smoke that came out of the car came out the back where it was supposed it. I think the P0240 was because of the leak honestly, because it hasn't come back yet. |
03-07-2018, 11:10 AM | #6224 |
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I have the Killer B header and up pipe, Grimmspeed DP, and was using a P&L aluminum catback, but have switched it for a Tomei titanium catback. It got quieter, but will still pop sound. I am thinking about putting a titanium resonator on the mid pipe.
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03-07-2018, 11:21 AM | #6225 |
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I wanted the killer b header & up pipe, but for about 1\3 of the price I could have the Tomei one which isn't quite as good but its alright... I couldn't justify the cost no matter how hard I tried. Specially when subydude Facebook messages me with hey... I got this GR SM car I am parting out, do need anything?
The Invidia Race N1 version is one of the best sounding exhausts I've ever heard on a Subaru, specially with the factory header on it. That sound will be missed, but replaced with proper power... Ya I get a lot of popping now as well, but that comes with any header. That's normal. The Tomei titanium catback has always had a reputation for being very loud and not really sounding great. It is DAMN light though, 7 pounds I think. The invidia one costs 1\2 as much and isn't all that much heavier. I didn't weigh it before I put it on the car but it felt like it weighed about a 1\3 of what the huge quad tip can that came on the back of my car. It still has a deep sound at idle, but more of a flat 6ish scream once you get into it. Then you lift and get angry sounding pops while the revs drop. |
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