Subaru OT v21: Our favorite time of year

kapp_badbloodz · 01-17-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

Going to get some snow today, could be as much as 4".

We're getting some of that too I guess tonight. I can't even have fun in the snow.

So I'm getting a rattling in my shift nob. It is so obnoxious I want to punch a baby. I need to find a bracket to fit the massive TMIC I have on the turbo side and then I need to reroute the coolant hose cause the intercooler is sitting on it protected only by a thick piece of rubber hosing.

Definitely going to spend some time cleaning up the bay.

Matt H · 01-17-2013, 10:10 AM

The rattling is probably from your reverse lockout cable hitting the drive shaft.

visualx · 01-17-2013, 11:39 AM

FINALLY had some fun with another subie today

run◘τhru · 01-17-2013, 12:40 PM

Love that feel when driving next to another subie on the highway and it's like

kapp_badbloodz · 01-17-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

The rattling is probably from your reverse lockout cable hitting the drive shaft.

Is it fixable by yourself? I don't need to pull everything out again do I?

visualx · 01-17-2013, 01:17 PM

And then the Evo breaks down

Matt H · 01-17-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kapp_badbloodz

Is it fixable by yourself? I don't need to pull everything out again do I?

Yep, it's just a zip tie, or lack of.

Start the bottom of page 17.

http://www.twmperformance.com/manual...ion-manual.pdf

akward silence · 01-17-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sno is banned!

Was thinking 2006 STI.

Well, speaking from experience here...get the 06 STI.

Rampager2000 · 01-17-2013, 01:54 PM

I dunno man. I like the STi all day, and if it was 08+ I would recommend that, but a car that has had an updated model that only makes a little more power than another car you can get brand new, I'd have a tough time justifying it. And warranty. Warranty is a big deal.

Can't really go wrong either way.

akward silence · 01-17-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampager2000

I dunno man. I like the STi all day, and if it was 08+ I would recommend that, but a car that has had an updated model that only makes a little more power than another car you can get brand new, I'd have a tough time justifying it. And warranty. Warranty is a big deal.

Can't really go wrong either way.

Look at Corey's car, that's not a rarity. They blow ringlands a LOT.

I, myself, have owned a 2010 and a 2006 STI. I have personal experience with both. Get the 06, I have no problem justifying it. It's a great car.

visualx · 01-17-2013, 01:58 PM

would need a lot of work to justify it for me, but then i wouldn't be able to trust the work/owner

new wrx is probably the route i'd go

did i just give a serious answer? that's no good

visualx · 01-17-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by akward silence

Look at Corey's car, that's not a rarity. They blow ringlands a LOT.

I, myself, have owned a 2010 and a 2006 STI. I have personal experience with both. Get the 06, I have no problem justifying it. It's a great car.

i guess we need to know a little more about what he intends on doing with it. hell, he could want stock

akward silence · 01-17-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by visualx

would need a lot of work to justify it for me, but then i wouldn't be able to trust the work/owner

new wrx is probably the route i'd go

did i just give a serious answer? that's no good

What work are you talking about?

Matt H · 01-17-2013, 02:04 PM

I'd get an 06 (for SGM) or 07 (for UGM). But I'd probably try to find one with a blown motor and I wouldn't worry about a warranty.

I miss my 06 still.

visualx · 01-17-2013, 02:06 PM

mods and stuff

i do love that model. that's the gen i played with today

PntbalPhreek · 01-17-2013, 02:09 PM

Balding summer tires in the snow was a bad choice.

akward silence · 01-17-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt H

I'd get an 06 (for SGM) or 07 (for UGM). But I'd probably try to find one with a blown motor and I wouldn't worry about a warranty.

I miss my 06 still.

I love SGM.

Man I hope it snows today!

kapp_badbloodz · 01-17-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PntbalPhreek

Balding summer tires in the snow was a bad choice.

Story time!!!!

Rampager2000 · 01-17-2013, 02:56 PM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2456655

Luke, just promise me you can make enough power to beat this car. Ok? Ok.

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Originally Posted by akward silence

Look at Corey's car, that's not a rarity. They blow ringlands a LOT.

I, myself, have owned a 2010 and a 2006 STI. I have personal experience with both. Get the 06, I have no problem justifying it. It's a great car.

Oh and I entirely agree. I love hawkeyes and would love to have one. But a brand new WRX? With warranty? Knowing that a simple tune would get it plenty of extra power? I'd go new here.

Reiterating, you can't go wrong either way.

randomdean · 01-17-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by visualx

And then the Evo breaks down

And sti's don't? It was obviously a joke lol. It's personal preference whether you want an evo or sti, in all practicality they are the same.

akward silence · 01-17-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampager2000

Oh and I entirely agree. I love hawkeyes and would love to have one. But a brand new WRX? With warranty? Knowing that a simple tune would get it plenty of extra power? I'd go new here.

Have you owned an STI? I can't remember (serious question).

After owning WRXs and STIs, I refuse to spend money on a WRX ever again. The STI is a MUCH better car, but the cost difference is there. Like I said, STI over WRX 8 days a week.

A simple tune on a WRX still wont get you near the feel and performance a bone stock STI will. I used to have that mindset, then I bought an STI.