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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Help with mods to my wrx

Im thinking about starting to get mods for it. Not sure where to start exactly! Everything is stock as of now. Im thinking about catback exausts, cia's....somewhere around there. Help me out with some ideas, im pretty much a newbi at this. Thanks guys.
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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titek dp and what ever catback you perfer.
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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I was looking at the turbobacks, but i think for now they are a little to much. Just looking for mods around the prices of the exuasts and dp's and all. What do you think about cold air intakes?
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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not worth it just get a k&n drop in filter off ebay
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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i see. So a drop in filter. What about a good dp? or would a exaust be better off as first.?
Old Oct 14, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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exhaust first cuz if you geta dp it wont mate with your catbacka nd you would have a exhaust leak.
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Yea, i see now. Im looking into some Cobb exhausts right now.
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Any ideas on other good exhausts to look into?
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Damn, so many to choose from. Hope I pick the right one!
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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if your looking for power id recommend a up/downpipe. i have helix on my car but i guess it doesnt really matter.
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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k&n drop in ( silencer delete and all that jazz) good dp and any cat back you'll be happy for a bit... i have a turbo xs axel back that rumbles without a ton of free excess noise, running stock mid and a turboxs dp

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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It is really up to you in terms of exhaust. Whatever style you like. I am running running a JGT500 and loving it. But to be honest, if you want something to make your car more fun, front and rear sway bar and endlinks. That'll change the handling dynamics of your car. If you buy stuff used, you can get front and rear sway bars and endlinks for about the same as you could get a new exhaust. Think about it.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by darkonion
It is really up to you in terms of exhaust. Whatever style you like. I am running running a JGT500 and loving it. But to be honest, if you want something to make your car more fun, front and rear sway bar and endlinks. That'll change the handling dynamics of your car. If you buy stuff used, you can get front and rear sway bars and endlinks for about the same as you could get a new exhaust. Think about it.
+1 just the rear sway bar makes the biggest difference


im still running on the stock endlinks 90,000 miles later
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:08 AM
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I would work on ncreasing grip and braking first. It makes the car a joy to drive. A good spring/strut combo, top hats, sways, ALK, pads, fluid, lines. A TBE without engine management can lead to premature failure. My idea of tuning is make it stop, make it stick, add more power.

Want a great first mod? Kartboy short shifter and bushings. One of my favorite mods, period.



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