I have a couple of annoying problems in my '03 WRX

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiochCali
My windshield wipers don't work at all over 120 and even at 95ish just sort of smear the water over the windshield.

answer: get new wiper blades

There is this freakish whine comming from the mirrors, also around 130.

answer: this is normal...its the air blowing through the mirrors...get the Aero mirrors to fix this problem.

Even though I have aftermarket suspension, handling over 130 is very "floaty" and that makes it a little scary.

answer: a body kit will help this....it is caused from a cushion of air getting trapped under the car at high speeds and acts like a pillow, thats why racecars usually have some sort of body kit or front airdam.

Why is the second cup holder so weak? answer: I dunno, but I wish it had one more in there too.

Anyone elses extended arm rest clip come off? answer: nope haven't had that problem yet.

I find the rubber floor mat under the driver doesn't last a year, but of course you need to order all 4 for around $50. answer: I dunno about this either...I've had mine since I got the car in 03 and they are still in pretty good shape.

Does the car come with RE-92's so you can experiance drifting?answer: yes

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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Seriously if your having problems with your armrest, get some small plastic concrete or drywall anchors and stuff them in the hole and then screw it together. Mine was all F'd up nad I took it apart. There was a little piece of zip tie in each hole. WTF???
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Whit,
Your floormats don't last cuz at 140, you got your heels dug in so deep over time you should see holes through the the floor board.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiochCali
My windshield wipers don't work at all over 120 and even at 95ish just sort of smear the water over the windshield.

There is this freakish whine comming from the mirrors, also around 130.

Even though I have aftermarket suspension, handling over 130 is very "floaty" and that makes it a little scary.

Does the car come with RE-92's so you can experiance drifting?
umm going about 130mph feels wobbly in almost any car. i cant think of a $20,000 where going 130mph wont feel wobbly. stop complaining about going 130mph!
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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I think that grill might have a big part to do with it....
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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I think that grill might have a big part to do with it....
Not Whit's GMIC???
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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Wait, what are you talking about??? My grill? You don't like my black grills? and What is this about a GMIC? I happen to have a CNC machined Hyperflow....just not on the car at the moment.


wooohooo, my car started up for the first time in almost a month - sounds like a WRX with piston slap!
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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A) yes, my armrest extensin clip thingy broke
B) the second cup holder has no lower support
C) WHY THE **** ARE YOU GOING 95-120 MPH IN WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE WINDSHIELD WIPERS???
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MBasile
...C) WHY THE **** ARE YOU GOING 95-120 MPH IN WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT REQUIRE WINDSHIELD WIPERS???
Well, I can't see if I don't use them, but that's why I'm complaining, they don't work very well even if I do use them.
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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why dont you just not drive 130 in weather conditions that require you to need the wipers...would that be safest? are we talking mph or h/hr?
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MBasile
why dont you just not drive 130 in weather conditions that require you to need the wipers...would that be safest? are we talking mph or h/hr?
jeez, I think you guys are taking Whit WAY too seriously.
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Krinkov
jeez, I think you guys are taking Whit WAY too seriously.
Wait, What? Whit...........
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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yeah, um, at almost midnight last night...I didnt really catch that it was a joke
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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yeah, um, at almost midnight last night...I didnt really catch that it was a joke
No prob, sorry about that
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AntiochCali
Well, I can't see if I don't use them, but that's why I'm complaining, they don't work very well even if I do use them.
It's called RAIN-X, I've tested it in wet weather at 125 mph and the water slips right off. Oh, and I believe the RE92's were not made for over 125 in wet weather, the car seems to 'slip'...wait a minute...was I not supposed to apply it to my tires...?..



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