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Old Aug 20, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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Well what lady friend is in this particular case is this: We dated for a while and then were off and on for a while and now we just hang out. We might end up married in the end tho... We'll just see what happens.

I gotta see if hers has the guage option package or not. She bought the thing slightly used.
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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it would be kinda like the tv show boy meets world if you got married in the end...hehe...if she doesnt have the gauges she prob has a clock there instead
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Change the oil at regular, frequent intervals and consider using a synthetic oil that is more resistant to heat than conventional oils.

Everyone talked about letting the turbo cool, but nobody mentioned WHY you should let the turbo cool. If you shut down the engine with the turbo very hot, the oil stops circulating and "cokes". This coking of the oil causes the oil to oxidize into the equivalent of tiny sand particles- something you definitely don't want in your oil.
The WRX turbo is water cooled, which helps this situation. However, it is always a good idea to let the turbo cool down if you've recently been driving the car hard. Check out page 2 of this link for an "official" discussion regarding the WRX's unique turbo coolant system. Pop the hood on your friend's car - the high point in the cooling system is a squarish box right above the turbo that has a radiator cap on it.
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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"it would be kinda like the tv show boy meets world if you got married in the end...hehe...if she doesnt have the gauges she prob has a clock there instead"

Hell, we act like we're married now...
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 01:38 PM
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Hell, we act like we're married now...
Cool, then nothing to worry about...although they still manage to find ways to change to keep you guessing...What?! We're talking about cars on this board?

BTW nice post *Bling*Bling*Blue...
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Yeah, we should be talking about cars... They are easier to understand... Anybody know of an after market steering wheel to fit a 93 Impreza L sedan??
Old Aug 20, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by BlingBlingBlue
Change the oil at regular, frequent intervals and consider using a synthetic oil that is more resistant to heat than conventional oils.

Everyone talked about letting the turbo cool, but nobody mentioned WHY you should let the turbo cool. If you shut down the engine with the turbo very hot, the oil stops circulating and "cokes". This coking of the oil causes the oil to oxidize into the equivalent of tiny sand particles- something you definitely don't want in your oil.
The WRX turbo is water cooled, which helps this situation. However, it is always a good idea to let the turbo cool down if you've recently been driving the car hard. Check out page 2 of this link for an "official" discussion regarding the WRX's unique turbo coolant system. Pop the hood on your friend's car - the high point in the cooling system is a squarish box right above the turbo that has a radiator cap on it.
uhhhhh....yeah we knew that
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 04:50 AM
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Yeah but I don't want my car "coking," next thing she'll do is start hanging out with those "other cars" that are a bad influence...then you notice change missing from your dresser which is the step right before the Ho'in starts....They should use speed instead...speed is much better!
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 07:22 AM
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rhk118,

Agreed.
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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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uhhhhh....yeah we knew that
You're right, we shouldn't be answering his question.

So dude, does your lady friend have a great butt or what? Are you guys doing the casual sex thing? Yo, u should be hittin' that.
Old Aug 25, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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She's a hottie. Still tryin'.
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well in our defense we hada basic idea of what went on...sorta....keep us updated man!
Old Aug 25, 2003 | 03:22 PM
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if ur lady friends sees this post, she might think otherwise. hehe jk, hot girl in a WRX, i love that. better yet hot girl driving WRX, that is so hot!
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She drives it pretty well too.



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