What'd you do to your subie today? - Page 51

AmericanJager · 09-29-2019, 06:48 PM

General maintenance today; cabin filter, intake filter, and oil change.

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Assyr · 09-29-2019, 10:28 PM

I tore out my stock IHI VF48 turbo to do a swap. Turns out the replacement turbo has a chip on the compressor side turbine. I also installed a tomei turbo inlet tube!

So now the car is sitting in the garage in pieces!

IndecisiveS12 · 09-30-2019, 06:40 PM

I decided to cover up that fake carbon fiber trim and flock it.

arempee26 · 10-01-2019, 11:04 PM

After over a month of waiting, I finally received and installed the non resonated mid pipe.

Solow_rx · 10-03-2019, 12:25 AM

Finally went stage 2 with my 2017 WRX install went smooth no broken studs or stripped nuts

also installed q300 catback. I thought a j pipe would increase the loudness of a q300 it did but still to quite for me unfortunately.

bdubblu · 10-03-2019, 12:51 AM

Installed the snow performance meth kit for my rotated setup. I put it in the spare tire well. Had to cut out that bump first. Hammered out the well in two spots. Carved a contour into some foam and then strapped down the tank. Ran the lines and got most of the wiring done. The top panel fits over the tank with about 1/2 inch to spare. I’m going to build a metal frame so that when closed, I can still put stuff in the trunk.

Waterguy71 · 10-03-2019, 08:56 PM

In the last few days I have swapped out my brakes to StopTech slotted rotors, performance pads, and ss braided lines, installed a Invidia Q300 CB exhaust, added a vortex generator, and installed a CS style front lip. Its been a busy couple of days, but the car is finally getting to were I want it.

BlackMajik57 · 10-03-2019, 10:23 PM

When I got my 2.5RS it came with Forester wheels on it for some reason.
A few days ago I got and installed WRX rims, and got new tires all around.
In the next week or so I'll be doing better break pads. Then I think I'll need to do the struts soon, the rears are leaking a tad, or should I replace struts first then do break pads. I mean, the car stops and all.

Norm Peterson · 10-04-2019, 08:32 AM

Inspect the pads at least for remaining friction material thickness and absence of extreme amounts of taper wear and let that be your guide.

A little late this time, but changing (or rotating) tires is a great opportunity to make at least a quick and dirty brake inspection.

Norm

oichan · 10-04-2019, 09:41 AM

Got my WRX and STI a new to me home.. it's got a large attached finished garage and I absolutely love it. Been giving the garage my finishing touches (epoxy floor, large LED overhead lights, new wifi enabled garage door openers, new shelves, workbench, etc etc) the last few weeks and hope to finish by end of the month.

aqtruong · 10-04-2019, 01:43 PM

Changed spark plugs and decided to do a leak down test as well: 4% on cyl 1 and 2, 8% on cyl 3 and 4. Not bad for 98k miles.. I think. Could be worse!

MAD WRX · 10-04-2019, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arempee26

After over a month of waiting, I finally received and installed the non resonated mid pipe.

I also have the non resonated mid pipe , paired with their muffler deletes. Sounds great

arempee26 · 10-04-2019, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAD WRX

I also have the non resonated mid pipe , paired with their muffler deletes. Sounds great

Which muffler delete did you get? I paired it with the double wall burnt tips. Somehow, this mid pipe is more quiet than the stock especially on idle IMHO but it does have a nice roar when you step on it.

closevo · 10-05-2019, 01:03 AM

Started her up for the first time today.

https://i.imgur.com/qQDD9Am.jpg

jdm05 · 10-05-2019, 06:33 PM

007SubaGuruEJ · 10-05-2019, 08:57 PM

I traded my 2012 WRX in today

. Luckily I still have my fully built 2014 STI though

Jokerhotpocket · 10-06-2019, 03:50 AM

Oil and filter change, added winter -20 washer fluid.

Bled brake fluid & added fresh clean fluid, topped off coolant. Rain X'd windshield.

Washed car. Fresh coat of wax. Resurfaced headlights.

Rotated tires. Properly torqued lug nuts. Checked tire pressures.

Drove 80 mile round trip to pick up some business related items. Several hours later rechecked the tire psi and hit up the lug nuts again to ensure all torque specs are still in range.

Kind of an over-achiever. She's almost ready for winter.

knate14 · 10-09-2019, 01:30 AM

I started to drive to Virginia City in my 02 WRX wagon this afternoon, I got about halfway and my TMIC coupler came loose. I lost boost and drove home very slowly. I fixed the coupler back to the intercooler and tightened it up. I tried the drive again, and everything held up fine (my rotors did get a little warm towards the end). I had a blast.

02 WRX wagon
AEM cold air intake
MaXpeedingrods Coilovers
Tomei equal length headers
Tomei up pipe
HKS turbo-back exhaust
Lightened flywheel
Extreme calipers with drilled n slotted rotors
PnP TD04
Grimmspeed boost controller

sayunkl · 10-09-2019, 10:13 PM

Norm Peterson · 10-10-2019, 07:46 AM

So what is it

Quote:

Originally Posted by sayunkl

MedicMoses · 10-11-2019, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

So what is it

F1 brake light with PNP adapter

Norm Peterson · 10-11-2019, 08:02 AM

Thanks; I never would have guessed.

Is it brighter than OE or is there some other advantage?

Norm

Norm Peterson · 10-11-2019, 08:02 AM

Thanks; I never would have guessed.

Is it brighter than OE or is there some other advantage?

Norm

tmnc09 · 10-11-2019, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Thanks; I never would have guessed.

Is it brighter than OE or is there some other advantage?

Norm

There is no OE F1 brake light for US market. JDM comes with them but we have to buy aftermarket.

Norm Peterson · 10-11-2019, 12:32 PM

Thanks again.

If I do this, I'm wondering if I might want to put it on a toggle-switch arrangement so that it doesn't have to illuminate every time the car is in reverse (potentially attracting unwelcome official attention).

Many moons ago I adapted a fog light to improve reverse lighting in dark areas, so there's a chance I might actually do this.

Norm

10-05-2019, 08:57 PM	#1266
007SubaGuruEJ Scooby Newbie Member#: 507100 Join Date: Oct 2019	TRADED my 12 in :( I traded my 2012 WRX in today . Luckily I still have my fully built 2014 STI though

10-09-2019, 01:30 AM	#1268
knate14 Scooby Newbie Member#: 498242 Join Date: Feb 2019	Drove form Reno, to Virginia City, 1.5 times. I started to drive to Virginia City in my 02 WRX wagon this afternoon, I got about halfway and my TMIC coupler came loose. I lost boost and drove home very slowly. I fixed the coupler back to the intercooler and tightened it up. I tried the drive again, and everything held up fine (my rotors did get a little warm towards the end). I had a blast. 02 WRX wagon AEM cold air intake MaXpeedingrods Coilovers Tomei equal length headers Tomei up pipe HKS turbo-back exhaust Lightened flywheel Extreme calipers with drilled n slotted rotors PnP TD04 Grimmspeed boost controller

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09-29-2019, 06:48 PM	#1251
AmericanJager Scooby Newbie Member#: 487006 Join Date: Jun 2018 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Earth Vehicle: 17' STI not wrb...	General maintenance today; cabin filter, intake filter, and oil change. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-29-2019, 10:28 PM	#1252
Assyr Scooby Newbie Member#: 506894 Join Date: Sep 2019 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Edmonton Alberta Vehicle: 2013 STi Grey	I tore out my stock IHI VF48 turbo to do a swap. Turns out the replacement turbo has a chip on the compressor side turbine. I also installed a tomei turbo inlet tube! So now the car is sitting in the garage in pieces!

09-30-2019, 06:40 PM	#1253
IndecisiveS12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 463349 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Canada Vehicle: 2017 WRX Sport World Rally Blue	I decided to cover up that fake carbon fiber trim and flock it.

10-01-2019, 11:04 PM	#1254
arempee26 Scooby Newbie Member#: 491364 Join Date: Sep 2018	After over a month of waiting, I finally received and installed the non resonated mid pipe.

10-03-2019, 12:25 AM	#1255
Solow_rx Scooby Newbie Member#: 506642 Join Date: Sep 2019 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: California Vehicle: 2017 WRX crystal white pearl	Finally went stage 2 with my 2017 WRX install went smooth no broken studs or stripped nuts also installed q300 catback. I thought a j pipe would increase the loudness of a q300 it did but still to quite for me unfortunately.

10-03-2019, 12:51 AM	#1256
bdubblu Scooby Specialist Member#: 251046 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mostly at my home Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon Stage 5.1.2a.2	Installed the snow performance meth kit for my rotated setup. I put it in the spare tire well. Had to cut out that bump first. Hammered out the well in two spots. Carved a contour into some foam and then strapped down the tank. Ran the lines and got most of the wiring done. The top panel fits over the tank with about 1/2 inch to spare. I’m going to build a metal frame so that when closed, I can still put stuff in the trunk.

10-03-2019, 08:56 PM	#1257
Waterguy71 Scooby Newbie Member#: 496168 Join Date: Jan 2019 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Grover Beach Vehicle: 2019 WRX Series.Gray	In the last few days I have swapped out my brakes to StopTech slotted rotors, performance pads, and ss braided lines, installed a Invidia Q300 CB exhaust, added a vortex generator, and installed a CS style front lip. Its been a busy couple of days, but the car is finally getting to were I want it.

10-03-2019, 10:23 PM	#1258
BlackMajik57 Scooby Newbie Member#: 507023 Join Date: Oct 2019 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS Impreza 35J - Regal Blue Pearl	When I got my 2.5RS it came with Forester wheels on it for some reason. A few days ago I got and installed WRX rims, and got new tires all around. In the next week or so I'll be doing better break pads. Then I think I'll need to do the struts soon, the rears are leaking a tad, or should I replace struts first then do break pads. I mean, the car stops and all.

10-04-2019, 08:32 AM	#1259
Norm Peterson Scooby Specialist Member#: 498642 Join Date: Mar 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: our wrx IS the family sedan Vehicle: '19 WRX Ltd 6M dgm '08 Mustang GT (the toy)	Inspect the pads at least for remaining friction material thickness and absence of extreme amounts of taper wear and let that be your guide. A little late this time, but changing (or rotating) tires is a great opportunity to make at least a quick and dirty brake inspection. Norm

10-04-2019, 09:41 AM	#1260
oichan Scooby Specialist Member#: 492327 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: A car lounge in the midwest Vehicle: 19 WRX 16 STI 17Mk7R 20Supra 20Forester	Got my WRX and STI a new to me home.. it's got a large attached finished garage and I absolutely love it. Been giving the garage my finishing touches (epoxy floor, large LED overhead lights, new wifi enabled garage door openers, new shelves, workbench, etc etc) the last few weeks and hope to finish by end of the month.

10-04-2019, 01:43 PM	#1261
aqtruong Scooby Newbie Member#: 457131 Join Date: Oct 2016 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SGV, CA Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan DGM	Changed spark plugs and decided to do a leak down test as well: 4% on cyl 1 and 2, 8% on cyl 3 and 4. Not bad for 98k miles.. I think. Could be worse!

10-05-2019, 01:03 AM	#1264
closevo Scooby Newbie Member#: 268031 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Albuquerque Vehicle: 2006 Forester XT	Started her up for the first time today. https://i.imgur.com/qQDD9Am.jpg

10-05-2019, 06:33 PM	#1265
jdm05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 180155 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: washington Vehicle: 05 Jdm Sti 2.0 PSM

10-06-2019, 03:50 AM	#1267
Jokerhotpocket Scooby Newbie Member#: 507114 Join Date: Oct 2019	Oil and filter change, added winter -20 washer fluid. Bled brake fluid & added fresh clean fluid, topped off coolant. Rain X'd windshield. Washed car. Fresh coat of wax. Resurfaced headlights. Rotated tires. Properly torqued lug nuts. Checked tire pressures. Drove 80 mile round trip to pick up some business related items. Several hours later rechecked the tire psi and hit up the lug nuts again to ensure all torque specs are still in range. Kind of an over-achiever. She's almost ready for winter.

10-09-2019, 10:13 PM	#1269
sayunkl Scooby Newbie Member#: 302548 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Keystone State Vehicle: 2019 Golf R 2018 High Country

10-11-2019, 08:02 AM	#1272
Norm Peterson Scooby Specialist Member#: 498642 Join Date: Mar 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: our wrx IS the family sedan Vehicle: '19 WRX Ltd 6M dgm '08 Mustang GT (the toy)	Thanks; I never would have guessed. Is it brighter than OE or is there some other advantage? Norm

10-11-2019, 08:02 AM	#1273
Norm Peterson Scooby Specialist Member#: 498642 Join Date: Mar 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: our wrx IS the family sedan Vehicle: '19 WRX Ltd 6M dgm '08 Mustang GT (the toy)	Thanks; I never would have guessed. Is it brighter than OE or is there some other advantage? Norm

10-11-2019, 12:32 PM	#1275
Norm Peterson Scooby Specialist Member#: 498642 Join Date: Mar 2019 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: our wrx IS the family sedan Vehicle: '19 WRX Ltd 6M dgm '08 Mustang GT (the toy)	Thanks again. If I do this, I'm wondering if I might want to put it on a toggle-switch arrangement so that it doesn't have to illuminate every time the car is in reverse (potentially attracting unwelcome official attention). Many moons ago I adapted a fog light to improve reverse lighting in dark areas, so there's a chance I might actually do this. Norm