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09-13-2008, 05:17 PM | #251 |
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ok so ...not that it matters...but 225 55 17 tires on 47 offset won't fit... lol
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09-16-2008, 02:52 PM | #252 |
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I have an 08 WRX Automatic,I can drive alot in one day, didn't want a stick. My question is, I have been looking for a downpipe, but I notice a lot of them say "Manual Transmission Only" but some of them say "Will fit automatic with modifcations". Does anyone know what kind of modifcations it is talking about?
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09-16-2008, 04:45 PM | #253 |
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Fuel Pressure Loss Issues
Anyone else having fuel pressure loss issues with their new 2008? I had problems with the car hesitating on me when I was getting down to 1/4 tank. Dealer found a few peices of debris floating around in the tank. They removed them, checked the voltage on the fuel pump and got the car back to me. It just hasn't felt the same though since it started acting up. Anyone else experience this with their vehicle or think there may be further damage from the fuel pressure loss issues? Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.
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09-17-2008, 10:14 AM | #254 | |
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09-21-2008, 04:38 PM | #255 |
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Is the bov flange from the 08 wrx still the same as previous wrx/sti model?
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09-22-2008, 10:17 AM | #256 | |
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09-25-2008, 02:31 PM | #257 |
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10-01-2008, 06:30 PM | #258 |
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Well, I ran into my first problem with the new car the other day. After dropping a substantial amount of oil from the oil return line onto the up-pipe and then down onto the subframe, a small fire ensued. The fire was put out quickly and nothing was damaged.
The next day I was informed by another '08 WRX owner that SOA had announced a recall on the oil line. My concern is that the broken oil line may have starved the turbo for oil press. and destroyed the bearings and seals within the turbo. What do you guys think? The car is back at the dealership now and being inspected. The car has been modded, but is in stock trim now. I've been told that Subaru has ordered the recall item in question, but have heard nothing about the condition of the turbo itself. Should the turbo be damaged and not under warranty, would I be better off just upgrading to say a VF39 or VF46? And btw, how difficult would it be? |
10-02-2008, 10:56 PM | #259 |
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Does anyone know how much torque a stock 08' clutch and transmission will hold? I have a premium 08' WRX premium and after smoking a few turbo civics I pulled into Sheetz and I could smell my clutch. The only thing I've done to my car is the SPT exhaust, which sounds nice btw but it isn't extremely loud. Also when I raced I launched from 2k rpms and let the clutch out fairly fast, which may have something to do with that, but I'm still curious.
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10-03-2008, 06:29 AM | #260 |
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I've seen an 08 WRX around my neck of the woods with an aps sr55, fmic, HUGE exhaust and a ton of fuel and management mods that's pushing somewhere around the low-mid 400 hp range. When I talked to him he said that he hadn't had any drivetrain issues yet. (He's had the car since it debuted.)
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10-03-2008, 03:04 PM | #261 |
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how do all of you feel now that the 09 is more powerful, summer tires, and better suspension?
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10-03-2008, 03:24 PM | #262 |
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10-03-2008, 09:56 PM | #263 |
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10-05-2008, 05:20 PM | #264 |
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Pretty crappy, to tell you the truth, especially since I've had a lot of problems with mine so far. When the 12 month-everythings included warranty is up, I'll be adding an STi Turbo and IC, Perrin A/R bars, Springs, and will have it Pro-Tuned, so for another $2k out of pocket, I should be running a bit faster... assuming it holds together.
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10-06-2008, 08:14 AM | #265 |
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Really good, It looks way better than your car, has more horsepower, way more torque than the 2.0, heated seats, and cops don't look at it. Gearboxes don't break.
either way, i was looking into getting an 09 as my Legacy is off its lease this month. I would be pissed if I bought an 08 because I don't plan on a bigger turbo as I use mine too much for commuting and need a warranty as I don't have tons of cash laying around to pay to fix something that I broke. |
10-06-2008, 08:29 AM | #266 | |
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* WRX's haven't been using EJ20 for a few years now o_O * Power and Torque are nothing to boast about...LGT weights more, 09 WRX has the numbers and the decreased weight. * Gear box can break * You can get heated seats in the full lineup now. :-x |
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10-06-2008, 04:00 PM | #267 | |
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either way, I am planning on getting the 09 WRX to replace the LGT. |
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10-09-2008, 04:58 PM | #268 | |
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I saved 6k by buying the 08 vs the 09 becuase they wanted to get rid of them... already had wheels and tires from the leggy...and most mods fit that I already had off the Legacy... to some of your other posts... it's practically the same car as your '05 LGT so be careful there.. Turbo is different but it spools faster and stock has about the same powa as the 05lgt did It handles just as sloppy as a stock Legacy (stock vs stock) And the transmission/clutch combo on 08+ wrx is guess what... the same LGT tranny/clutch they have used since 05 It's more comfortable that my Legacy GT limited was , more responsive, and has more leg room...and I can upgrade the stereo without a sound processing unit My only complaints: no sunroof option in 08. |
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10-09-2008, 05:00 PM | #269 |
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10-10-2008, 02:35 PM | #270 | |
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Now that they have fixed all the problems(only took three visits, a new crank position sensor, ECM, 4 injectors, an air filter, and the removal of a hose clamp that they had wedged between the engine mount and front cross-member, causing a vibration at idle, and the steering to be bound kind of tight.) I'm getting towards being happy with the car. We'll see in about a year when I have the STi Turbo, I/C, SPT Exhause/Intake, protune, sway bar, and springs installed. |
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10-16-2008, 09:07 AM | #271 |
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Any found any strut upgrades... I'm trying to keep from going full out coilover.
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10-17-2008, 12:26 PM | #272 |
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Does anyone know when SPT will be producing an intake for the 2008's?
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10-18-2008, 06:08 AM | #273 |
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11-09-2008, 05:52 PM | #274 | |
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11-24-2008, 02:33 PM | #275 |
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