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Old 12-24-2014, 06:11 PM   #18001
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oooooh. What pads did you use that day? Also assuming thats Thill, what laptimes did you get on the 3/5 mile course?
Hawk HP+ in the front. Original pads in the rear (96k). We were running 5-mile with bypass. I wasn't running a laptimer. I also never got a complete clean lap.

The fog was really killing the day. The track was getting closed because the fog was too thick.

First session was ~30 minutes of lead-follow. Second session was ~20 minutes of faster lead-follow. Third session was open point-by but it only lasted ~10 minutes before the fog got too thick again. Didn't get a full lap in.

I was able to carry enough speed for one real braking zone going into 3w and coming back to the paddock. The brakes felt fine. But when I got to the paddock, they smelled terrible.
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Old 12-24-2014, 06:17 PM   #18002
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OH! I haz vids!



Cameras were dead when it came time for the third session.
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Old 12-24-2014, 07:08 PM   #18003
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OH! I haz vids!

Cameras were dead when it came time for the third session.

Man that looks like a lot of fun!


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Old 12-24-2014, 07:12 PM   #18004
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Looks fantastic. Seriously. Jealous...
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So sexy. Curious as to what your gas mileage is like though hah.
Thanks man. Uh... Terrible to be honest. Probably 24-25 MPG all highway but I average 20 MPG with 50/50 city/highway. I do have larger tires but the difference is probably negligible.

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OH! I haz vids!

Cameras were dead when it came time for the third session.
Please don't tell me you sit with that lean when you drive. Unless it's just the GoPro that makes it look like you're laying down.
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Old 12-24-2014, 10:37 PM   #18005
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Well... I was sitting in a fixed back racing seat...

The seat is reclined by one slot (I think) and it is leaned back a little more than I like. Meanwhile the base is fairly level. I think most of the lean is the fisheye camera though.

I also have a lot of guts.
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Old 12-25-2014, 07:32 AM   #18006
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I think most of the lean is the fisheye camera though.

I also have a lot of guts.
Yeah it's the wide angle of the lens.

And your gut.
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Old 12-25-2014, 12:00 PM   #18007
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"lot of guts" that's a new descriptor lol
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Old 12-25-2014, 12:15 PM   #18008
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Thanks man. Uh... Terrible to be honest. Probably 24-25 MPG all highway but I average 20 MPG with 50/50 city/highway. I do have larger tires but the difference is probably negligible.
I have 24-25 highway/city si far this winter and 28-32 in the summer
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Old 12-27-2014, 03:18 PM   #18009
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Old 12-29-2014, 10:17 PM   #18010
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Real photos!

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Old 12-30-2014, 11:32 AM   #18011
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^ that wheel/tire combo looks so good.
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Old 12-30-2014, 04:43 PM   #18012
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Thank you.
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:51 PM   #18013
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Started working on a tail light module...anyone know if something like this already exists? Doesn't work with running or brakes lights just yet.
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Old 01-01-2015, 04:39 PM   #18014
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Started working on a tail light module...anyone know if something like this already exists? Doesn't work with running or brakes lights just yet. http://youtu.be/1MTFFDzAfyI

Interesting, i would love to see how this turns out!
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Old 01-01-2015, 05:26 PM   #18015
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Interesting, i would love to see how this turns out!
I have the circuit all figured out, just waiting to buy all the parts. Will hopefully have this done Saturday.
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Old 01-01-2015, 11:04 PM   #18016
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I have the circuit all figured out, just waiting to buy all the parts. Will hopefully have this done Saturday.

Definitely do a write up!
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Old 01-02-2015, 02:23 AM   #18017
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this is brilliant!! I would love to see it working with running, and break lights.

Write up definitely needed!!
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Old 01-02-2015, 01:47 PM   #18018
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Hey guys, me and my 09 2.5i hatch having a blast! So far I've done my taillight overlays, rallyarmor flaps, debadged, yellow fogs, rear/front plastidip chrome deletes and custom riser for my stubby wing. When spring comes around im getting bc br coils, new wheels (maybe xxr's) wrx wing, sport grille and tints. I'm not doing anything engine wise. Low and slow is my goal. Any suggestions what else could be done, looks wise?

Updates include..

Dipped wheels black
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Hella's
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Wish I could post some pics to see what you guys think
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Old 01-02-2015, 01:49 PM   #18019
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Yeah it's a sport grill off ebay. Would suggest to you, to get a wrx/sti OEM grill just to make life easier. This one doesn't have clips on the bottom so it kinda sticks out.


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I used the same ebay grille on mine. It was a pain to figure out how to mount it. In the end I just removed all the stock grill (including the silver trim at the bottom) and secured the bottom of the grill using zip ties and a couple of screws.



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Old 01-02-2015, 03:31 PM   #18020
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This is going to be like a Motor Week long term test drive update. I haven't posted for a long while. I'm the original owner and I've just turned 144k miles on this 2008. I've had precious few problems over the last 7 years:

2009- Little flap in the fender in front of the rear wheel broke off-- dealer replaced.
2012- Corroded, leaking coolant pipe, replaced for around $150.
2014- Intermittent, about every 4 months, the CEL for P0420, catalytic threshold. I haven't done anything yet. Car seems fine and it goes out by itself. Will get it checked out eventually.
late 2014-- something is leaking. The the oil change shop said the front diff and oil pan gasket were leaking excessively-- but I'm not seeing it on the ground or the dipstick. I think something else is leaking down... just this week and I haven't had time to investigate.

Replaced the original battery last month (still worked) going into winter. On the second set of tires (prob have to replace those this summer), the stockers went 85k miles. Still on the second set of pads up front, but those need to go.

Basically everything on the car is OEM. This is the best car I've had. Whatever happens after 7 years and 150k, I'm not complaining.

Driving mostly highway I still get about 29/30 mpgs.

That is all. See you at the next long term update... and keep posting your pics and videos. One day I expect to pass this car on to a young driver who will give it a much more exciting life than the one I have. :-)
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Old 01-03-2015, 12:49 PM   #18021
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2014- Intermittent, about every 4 months, the CEL for P0420, catalytic threshold. I haven't done anything yet. Car seems fine and it goes out by itself. Will get it checked out eventually.
I'm at 110,000+ miles on my 2009 and I just got the P0420 code like a week ago. Car seems to run fine but my MPG's took a huge hit.
Apparently some years got a warranty extension on the Cats so if I were you, I'd check the dealer. I'm going to find out Monday I think.

I'm incredibly happy with my car as well.
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Old 01-03-2015, 10:28 PM   #18022
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I've started to notice my clutch making some noise at (69k). Most noticeable when the car is left overnight and in 40-50 degree weather. Noise is more along the lines of a squeal and only occurs when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way in. Noise seems to be coming from the center of the car where the clutch is located not just the pedal assembly. The clutch still works normally and the noise goes away after the car has fully warmed up. The only other time I had issues was around 36k miles. At that point the clutch pedal squeeked while in the process of pressing it, not fully pressed as in my current situation. The dealer inspected it, regreased the pedal assembly and it went away.

I am assuming it could be the throwout bearing thats making the noise due to lack of grease/oil? or could it be something simple as just regrease the clutch pedal assembly? (lol).

While on this topic--------
1)For those of you who have had to replace your clutch, what clutch did you go with?
2) Also, did you just get your oem flywheel resurfaced or if aftermarket, what did you go with?

Pictures and links are greatly appreciated, thanks!

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Old 01-03-2015, 11:43 PM   #18023
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^ Sounds cheap in comparison to my lovely Christmas gift of a leaking head gasket (both sides). 67k miles. Ridiculous. Having a dealership replace it. Think I'm going to request they sand the block. A whiz wheel doesn't seem like an acceptable method of repair for me.
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Old 01-04-2015, 12:32 AM   #18024
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^ Sounds cheap in comparison to my lovely Christmas gift of a leaking head gasket (both sides). 67k miles. Ridiculous. Having a dealership replace it. Think I'm going to request they sand the block. A whiz wheel doesn't seem like an acceptable method of repair for me.
Aww ****! Sorry to hear that man :/ hopefully the repairs go by quick.

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Old 01-04-2015, 01:01 AM   #18025
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Aww ****! Sorry to hear that man :/ hopefully the repairs go by quick.

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Thanks man! Luckily Subaru of America is covering a portion of the bill. I'm out of warranty by 7k miles and a couple years. I can't complain as they are covering a lot but it still sucks.
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