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0killzDuD101 08-02-2012 06:24 PM

Increasing performance on a 2012 2.0i?
 
I now own a 2012 Subaru Impreza 2.0i 5-speed hatchback and it's great for my first car, but I was wondering if i could increase the performance without major modifications. I know this won't be as easy as it would be with other non-turbo years since the overall design was changed so much from the previous years. Is there anything easy to improve?

Brfatal 08-02-2012 08:47 PM

If you bought the car for power, you're barking up the wrong tree. You will spend lots of money for little return.

johndabrit 08-02-2012 09:15 PM

Intake, exhaust, headers should get you 10-25hp extra. E85 fuel is not very effective considering the fuel efficiency loss of 30%, cost of tune, and bigger injectors just for another 15-25hp.

I'm not a fan of nitrous but after you do the bolt-ons it might be something to consider for you.

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Javirex23 08-02-2012 10:18 PM

Full exhaust and focus on suspension....it will be a lot more fun IMO

edzwrx 08-02-2012 10:31 PM

Should of invested in a WRX if you wanted performance.

theoutbackdream 08-02-2012 11:12 PM

IMHO, there is no point upgrading power if you cant take a turn with stability.


I'd Say Get a Sway bar, and tires.

04caliwrx 08-02-2012 11:13 PM

Just make it looks fast. A nice droop and some wheels! I think they look amazing with a lowering kit and weels. If you want performance sell it and get a wrx.

0killzDuD101 08-04-2012 04:58 PM

I'm 16 and a wrx was not a choice. Trust me, i would've gotten one if i could.
Thanks for the info tho

theoutbackdream 08-04-2012 05:02 PM

[QUOTE=0killzDuD101;3276493]I'm 16 and a wrx was not a choice. Trust me, i would've gotten one if i could.
Thanks for the info tho[/QUOTE]

YUO RIKE SPEDE!!?!?!?

:lol:

Whatever, im 18 and honestly, I see no reason getting a turbo'd car. Yea it has more power and attention getter, but realistically, people at your school are gunna just key your car, and anyways the N/A imprezas are awesome DD's. There is no reason to be getting a turbo car if your parents are paying for it because this will happen :pointlaugh:

RallyTech 08-08-2012 09:36 AM

There is not much you can do to the car yet.
I have been waiting for parts also.
Best thing you can do right now it a RSB. Do you have a Base model?
Springs, struts aren't available yet.
Maybe a hybrid intake.
Exhaust helps.

Just remember this is a PZEV car. It will take a lot of $ if you really want to boost the power.

azn87 08-27-2012 09:22 PM

[quote=12imprezasl;3277715]there is not much you can do to the car yet.
I have been waiting for parts also.
Best thing you can do right now it a rsb. Do you have a base model?
Springs, struts aren't available yet.
Maybe a hybrid intake.
Exhaust helps.

Just remember this is a pzev car. It will take a lot of $ if you really want to boost the power.[/quote]

nvm

Hondaru 10-06-2012 04:22 PM

dude, youre 16 and have a 2012 car. forget about power and just enjoy the ride. when i was your age i had a 10 year old econobox with over 200k on it. save your pennies, take car of your current car and then buy yourself what you really want. besides 16 y/o kids dont have the needed road experience to be driving performance vehicles.

04caliwrx 10-06-2012 08:21 PM

Return it and buy a WRX it will cost you about as much as getting an extra 25whp.. That's just my opinion though

ScubaSteve 02-07-2013 10:53 PM

Check it out, like everyone said modding this car is not the best bang for your buck from what I've seen, I drive the sport limited.

Wheels and tires can help a lot, but if you got the sport the 17s are over an wider than the stock tires.

If you know about any one doing a tune that could help you out, maybe even with gas too!

LegAC_GT 02-07-2013 11:01 PM

[QUOTE=theoutbackdream;3276494]YUO RIKE SPEDE!!?!?!?

:lol:

Whatever, im 18 and honestly, I see no reason getting a turbo'd car. Yea it has more power and attention getter, but realistically, people at your school are gunna just key your car, and anyways the N/A imprezas are awesome DD's. There is no reason to be getting a turbo car if your parents are paying for it because this will happen :pointlaugh:[/QUOTE]

Way to not take your own suggestion!


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