matsui56

So I just purchased a 2002 WRX wagon with the 4 speed auto (I know, weak sauce, but it is going to be a daily driver/snow tripper). I've been a Ford guy for about 10 years, so I don't know very much about this motor and the car in general.

I had a few questions, which will probably lead to more questions, but if y'all could help me out, I'd appreciate it!

1. Where is a good dealership to deal with? I have heard nightmares about Stevens Creek Subaru, so where is the closest alternative?

2. Do I need a turbo timer or a BOV? I don't plan on modding this thing to hell, but I would like to know which ones are worth the trouble.

3. The car is stock except for a Typhoon CAI. With Fords, Typhoon was kind of a low grade system, however this one seems to be made fairly decently. Should I yank it or what?

4. With the cold air intake, it seems as though the turbo spool is quite loud. Should it be that noticeable in the cabin?

5. The driver seat has a funky stain and it came with a new replacement seat, but I have to put it on. How hard is it to install it, anything I should look for (like electronics that might mess something up)? If someone has a step by step, that would be awesome.

6. There seems to be a button down on the shift plate that has popped off. What is it, and any idea where I can get a replacement for something like that?

7. What is a good all season wheel and tire combo? I will be taking this to Reno/Tahoe once a month or so during the winter. I like the look of black/gunmetal wheels, so if anyone knows some decent ones at a decent price, let me know. I want to stick with the stock 16" wheel size, but let me know if there is a disadvantage to that.

I won't be doing a lot of performance driving in this car, so please keep that in mind... I still have a Mustang for that I appreciate any help on any of these questions, I'm sure I will have more!

debbid

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1. Santa Cruz or Carlsen (Redwood City)
2. Neither of these mods are good for a stock/nearly stock car.
3. Intakes generally provide no benefits for the WRX as the stock intake is designed really well.
4. Yes, by adding the aftermarket intake, the stock silencer has been removed.
5. The seat is easy to install, just four bolts. However, there are some plugs for the side airbag, so be gentle with those.
6. I'm not sure what you're talking about. Sorry.
7. You could always have the stock wheels painted. And Check out www.subydude.com which is always a good place to start looking for wheels.

STiYLIN

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6. Is that your side mirroe controls?

Is it like this one (obviously not the red self destruct button)

Snot Rod

I think the button you're referring to allows you to access a manual-override function for the shift lock solenoid. To use it, insert a small flat-blade screwdriver to move the shifter out of Park, for situations such as a dead battery or if the shift interlock solenoid quit working.

You can get a replacement at the dealer, or at a salvage yard.

rau

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what the ****!? a self-destruct button ( duh, nitrous=SD, i know ) AND a 9mm!? just chillin in the cabin?



what make is the pistol?

matsui56

Note to self: don't race stiylin, or flip him off.

Snotrod: Okay, the piece is actually there, I just thought that it was a button rather than an overide lock. It looks like a button popped off, but I guess that is just how it looks.

Thanks for the info guys.

So Santa Cruz and Carlsen are the only ones? yikes.

STiYLIN

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hahah that's not my car. Where the "self destruct" button is I have a DCCD control.

darkonion

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There is one in Fremont. Well.... I think that's Newark. We don't really know too much about them because they opened up last month, but from my experience, they were cool.

bassplayrr

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It looks to be a Sig, Rau.

-Chris

SubyN00by

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must be from norcal...

Superglue WRX

So who's car is it??? I need to know who to avoid.

Is anyone else even midly disturbed that there's a WRX with NOS and a small firearm loosely placed near the center console running around the bay area?

STiYLIN

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Snot Rod

Whoever it is, you'll know him by his minty-fresh breath.

(check the cupholder at the bottom-right of the pic)

matsui56

Another question... is the hood latch on these sorta sketchy? I just tried to shut mine like four times and the sunuvagun finally grabbed, and then while I was driving it un hooked again.

mudman

Thats the bit that made me laugh...you must drive on mainly straight roads.