Stock WRX 1/4 Mile Times

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04-18-2003, 03:44 PM

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landsharkca

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get a fuel cut defender so you can run max boost

04-18-2003, 05:57 PM

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xromeyx

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The best i ever got out of my car was 14.7xx @ sac raceway. I was sliping the clutch because someone had told me that if i try to drop it @ too high of a RPM i could fry me tranny and clutch.

04-18-2003, 06:19 PM

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stock trans can't handle high rpm drops well you need to learn to slip the clutch also don't be suprised if you burn up the stock clutch replace with a good aftermarket

05-08-2003, 07:50 PM

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bought mine,had a chance to run a 350z @gainsville

we both had decent launches.

wrx 350z
1.9 60ft 2.1
9.2 660ft 9.4
14.1 1320ft 14.4
96mph 98mph

he was gaining alittle on top end, my car was stock except for 2 gallons of 100 oct

05-13-2003, 08:58 PM

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Tchsssss

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whats the difference between slipping and dropping the clutch? when i launch, i come off relatively slowly, but still get a little wheelspin... im guessing i slip? also, whats "winding out" the gears? past redline?

just put in a turbosmart mbc, @ 15 psi; also got my turboxs rfl bov

im happy as hell.

05-14-2003, 12:19 PM

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WRX-vtec_killer

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yeah sounds like your slipping the clutch alittle off the line.
"winding out" your gears is basically taking it all the way to redline,which is usually not necessary unless you have cams that have enough duration and lift to make power at redline.

05-15-2003, 12:48 PM

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My MY03 STi best 1/4 mile time thus far = 12.01 .......has a few mod's obviously...BUT its gonna get faster, trust me!!

When stock it ran 14.04 for the 1/4....

Last edited by STi VII; 05-15-2003 at 12:51 PM.

05-23-2003, 12:59 AM

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downshift

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sweet... australian.. a 12 second 4banger. i just love WRXs'

yes its all about skills, a pro driver can launch that baby mean without hurting the tranny and at the same time pulling to its full potential, thats skills. the manual tranny was made for skills, every had a different way of driving with the clutch. there are those who are perfect. and those who are off. just because you have to max your baby's performance out doesnt mean you have to hurt it. it just means u have to be ONE WITH THE SOUL of the car. =)

05-23-2003, 01:01 AM

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wrxs' are race cars. they are made for aggressive speed, wrx come with racing clutches so its up to the most skilled clutcher, its not a matter of strenght or power, its a matter of finese and timing.

06-02-2003, 09:30 PM

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WRX34

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14.4XX stock...I'm just happy I went from 14.2XX with 2 second 60' with catback and intake to 13.83X with a low 1.8 60' after full turboback and intake only...the 60' is key!

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06-09-2003, 06:57 PM

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Help with performance mods

Hello,

This is my first posting. I will be picking up a new 2004 WRX (Sedan) within the next week or so.

In terms of bolt on performance, I'd like to get your opinions on what would be the best upgrade steps. What offers legitimate increases in power versus appearance/"sound of power"?

Recommended suppliers?

I have in mind that a complete exhaust system upgrade would be the first step. Thoughts/ideas on the intake side?

I have a basic understanding of this stuff, but would appreciate input by anyone who's gone down this path.

Also, degree of difficulty to install by yourself, any special tools, etc.

Thanks to all!