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03-22-2013, 02:35 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 213496
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Queens NY/Secaucus NJ
Vehicle:09 WRX Dark Gray |
How many of you are driving your cars in STOCK form?
When I purchased my car in June 2009, the plan was to keep it stock and not void any warranties, until I hit 60k and was out of warranty.
In the mean time, to satisfy my obsession with cars, I purchased a 1955 Chevy Bel Air and was in the process of modding/restoring it. Then, Sandy came along and the wifey & I decided it was time to move (house was unharmed...but after Irene and Sandy, we just got tired of living in a flood-proned area and dealing with black-outs, etc...). We purchased an old Victorian that needs to be restored, which meant restoring an old car would have to wait. The Chevy was 90% complete and ended up selling it for a little over 2 grand more than what I had into it. Not bad... Now, I've noticed a trend going on in my head when I start thinking about modding my wrx again... It seems like the only time I'm thinking of bigger turbos, coilovers, e85, etc etc...is when I'm bored at work and on NASIOC, or when I'm at Broken Motorsports and I see all kinds of projects all over Billy's shop. I get all into it and start searching craigslist and the classifieds on here for all kinds of stuff. But then, the moment I'm in my car and actually driving and enjoying it, I realize how much I like it just the way it is. Nice & quiet, 110% reliable (never gave me any serious issues, ever), and I decide the last thing I want to do, is start F'ing with it, changing things, that then cause me to have to change other things...etc etc. I don't know if this has to do with getting older (wiser?), or just tired of modding cars just to make them less reliable and eventually selling the car for THOUSANDS less than what I have into it or what. I think I've decided that if I ever feel the need to go faster, or want something nicer, I'll simply upgrade and get a used 911 or something. So, just wondering how many people on here with WRX's, STI's or any other cars you had plans for, have simply left the car untouched?
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03-22-2013, 02:45 PM | #2 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 309930
Join Date: Feb 2012
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Vehicle:2013 STI Sedan Plasma Blue Pearl |
Me!
Just kidding... I think modding just slightly is OK, the commonly referenced Stage 2 is pretty reliable as it's just exhaust modification and a tune. |
03-22-2013, 02:46 PM | #3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 239162
Join Date: Feb 2010
Chapter/Region:
BAIC
Location: Sacramento, CA
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What defines "stock"
Many people have similar thoughts to you, but they purchase better tires, better brake pads, and K&N air filter |
03-22-2013, 02:48 PM | #4 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 327495
Join Date: Jul 2012
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Vehicle:2012 Impreza WRX 5DR Plasma Blue |
I'm "Stock". I have wintertires, mudflaps, and a CBE. Oh and a new shift knob.
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03-22-2013, 02:51 PM | #5 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 239162
Join Date: Feb 2010
Chapter/Region:
BAIC
Location: Sacramento, CA
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03-22-2013, 02:52 PM | #6 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 282593
Join Date: May 2011
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Vermont
Vehicle:1996 Subaru Legacy White |
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03-22-2013, 02:53 PM | #7 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 279660
Join Date: Apr 2011
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: STL
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it took me 30 minutes to start modding my 2011 when i got it. drove it home and had a kartboy short shifter and bushings waiting for me. i didn't even have all the plastic off the interior yet.
BUT, i can say this car has held its value far superior to anything i've owned. i see used 2011 wrxs go for more than i paid with more miles than my car. that being said, i didn't buy my car as an investment. i bought it to drive it and enjoy it. i like modding. that thrill of installing the mod with the benefit just around the corner, nothing better. |
03-22-2013, 02:54 PM | #8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 56754
Join Date: Mar 2004
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Mass
Vehicle:2004 Hybrid 2.5XTR RIP Chris@EFI |
Far from stock here and would never go back. Built motor with awesome power. Plus I like working on my car.
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03-22-2013, 02:54 PM | #9 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 297184
Join Date: Oct 2011
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Newmanstown,PA
Vehicle:2004 STI PSM |
Bone stock 1995 Impreza L Coupe with 387k miles. And when I say bone stock I mean bone stock right down to the factory radio still. It will have an STI swap in a few months though
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03-22-2013, 02:57 PM | #10 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 340990
Join Date: Dec 2012
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2012 subaru Sti Dark Gray Metallic |
I took my 2012 sti virginity after 1000 miles!
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03-22-2013, 03:03 PM | #11 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 348259
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Ordered my access port after 300 miles. Should be in today trying to hold out til 1500 for my stage 2 + meth install...
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03-22-2013, 03:06 PM | #12 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 240113
Join Date: Mar 2010
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Louisville, KY
Vehicle:2010 WRB WRX 5dr 2013 DGM WRX 4dr |
The only mod I have in mine right now is a SPT STS and Kartboy Bushings.
I put some Wet Okole seat covers in there as well, but those aren't really a "mod" |
03-22-2013, 03:09 PM | #13 |
Add Lightness
Moderator Member#: 13699
Join Date: Dec 2001
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Hopkinton, MA
Vehicle:2021 Building It Better |
On my last Subaru...an 08 LGT, I bought a set of rotas with tires and a set of 07 WRX wheels to put snows on. Other than that, oil, filters, gas. Spark plugs and air filter ever 30k. Sold it at 91k. Being stock always was a key selling feature.
I recently picked up an 07 WRX with an STi 6 speed, stage 2, wheels, fmic etc. It's already been detuned back to stock levels and the crap that was added to it over the years, besides the suspension and 6 speed are all going to be replaced with stock components. Oh....the car is going to be for my son to drive. |
03-22-2013, 03:16 PM | #14 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 213496
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Queens NY/Secaucus NJ
Vehicle:09 WRX Dark Gray |
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I guess, bascially- not doing any mods that will clearly void your warranty. Going stage 1/2, upgrading brakes, tires "may" void your car's warranty or it may not. I guess it depends on the dealer and the issue/problem involved. I'm talking about mods that will make your dealer laugh in your face when you ask about a warranty issue. |
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03-22-2013, 03:29 PM | #15 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 163058
Join Date: Oct 2007
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Central Indiana
Vehicle:'20 WRX '16 BRZ Limited |
I have mostly OEM parts aside from my shifter bushings, short throw shifter, endlinks and uh...my OEM but not stock 19 mm rear swaybar from the STi. And mudflaps. And OEM post-purchase foglights. SPT exhaust...soon!
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03-22-2013, 03:31 PM | #16 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 134005
Join Date: Dec 2006
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Vehicle:2004 WRX Premium PSM |
After getting really into my last car's suspension with adjustable stuts, springs, strutbars, swaybars... then brakes, pads, rotors, exhaust, etc.. all on a little '98 OBS.
Then I bought a WRX and said I'd keep it stock-ish. And now I have a stage 2 WRX with some suspension mods, just not struts/springs yet, and stock brakes. I plan on doing other suspension and brakes this spring. ... save your money, have an IRA, and all that jazz, but also spend some money on yourself... or your car in this case... ha. |
03-22-2013, 03:32 PM | #17 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 312331
Join Date: Mar 2012
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Johnson City NY
Vehicle:2002 WRX Sedona Red |
I'm mostly stock on my bug eye. Short throw, pitch stop, and bigger rear sway bar. Will be ordering my exhaust and accessport shortly though.
Also, picks of the Chevy? I learned a ton from my grandpa when I was little while he was messing around with his '52. I want one of my own so bad. |
03-22-2013, 03:34 PM | #18 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 283467
Join Date: May 2011
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: The 703
Vehicle:2011 STi Plasma Blue Pearl |
stock 2011 STi til 45K from 9 miles when I purchased her. Now stage 1...couldn't wait for the warranty to end
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03-22-2013, 03:37 PM | #19 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 349639
Join Date: Mar 2013
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I just picked up a 04 rs to keep me from modding my 13 fr-s, I can relate 100%
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03-22-2013, 03:42 PM | #20 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 311622
Join Date: Feb 2012
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Pa.
Vehicle:2020 WRX Lapis Blue |
My interior is stock!
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03-22-2013, 03:46 PM | #21 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 306478
Join Date: Jan 2012
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: chattanooga, TN
Vehicle:2016 Focus RS stock |
Mine was stock for the time it took me to drive home from the dealer
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03-22-2013, 04:04 PM | #22 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 296695
Join Date: Oct 2011
Chapter/Region:
TXIC
Location: Fort Worth
Vehicle:2011 Wrx DGM |
Bone stock for a year and a half on my 2011 wrx. Did put on taillight overlays. But then again I'm 32 and have been modding cars for the past 12 years.
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03-22-2013, 04:09 PM | #23 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 110783
Join Date: Mar 2006
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Stamford, CT
Vehicle:2010 WRX Satin White Pearl |
I ordered tires/wheels/lowering springs the same month I bought my car.
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03-22-2013, 04:15 PM | #24 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 224197
Join Date: Sep 2009
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Vehicle:2015 435ix GC Imperial Blue |
I'm stock because I'm worried about resale value, not warranty. I'm also stock because I'm not very mechanically inclined, I have no garage, and I have no alternate car.
I'd love to get a 3" downpipe, high flow cat, and at least torqued performance tune. |
03-22-2013, 04:22 PM | #25 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 110783
Join Date: Mar 2006
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Stamford, CT
Vehicle:2010 WRX Satin White Pearl |
Warranty is one thing, but you can always put your car back to stock.
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