Noob Introduction
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Noob Introduction
Hey guys,
Recently purchased an '04 WRX wagon and so far, have ordered the following for it.
Exterior
17" Rota Tarmac II's with Falken All Season (Ebay special).
Eibach Pro Springs for wagons (from Hong Kong)
Whiteline 22 mm adjustable rear bar with supports and endlinks
(Hope to have that all arrive next week, thinkin' about having Subaru Specialists do the installation along with an alignment)
Interior
Alpine Receiver/CD with 4 speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio & Garmin GPS (takes me 10 friggin minutes just to put it all in to go for coffee)
Perrin Short Shifter
Like to head for the Delta and tear around the Delta twisties in my semi-cautious noob way. (Keeps me from killin' the boss on most days)
So, question is, am I missing any other initial mods (relatively inexpensive) that might make it a bit more fun? i.e. steering rack bushings? Also, what's the track record of the Ecutek flashing at Subaru Specialists. Got one year left on the warranty, and wonder if it's worth doing now or holding off until I get a little driver's ed at Thunderhill or somewhere and the warranty expires.
Thanks, in advance, for the advice.
Recently purchased an '04 WRX wagon and so far, have ordered the following for it.
Exterior
17" Rota Tarmac II's with Falken All Season (Ebay special).
Eibach Pro Springs for wagons (from Hong Kong)
Whiteline 22 mm adjustable rear bar with supports and endlinks
(Hope to have that all arrive next week, thinkin' about having Subaru Specialists do the installation along with an alignment)
Interior
Alpine Receiver/CD with 4 speakers, Sirius Satellite Radio & Garmin GPS (takes me 10 friggin minutes just to put it all in to go for coffee)
Perrin Short Shifter
Like to head for the Delta and tear around the Delta twisties in my semi-cautious noob way. (Keeps me from killin' the boss on most days)
So, question is, am I missing any other initial mods (relatively inexpensive) that might make it a bit more fun? i.e. steering rack bushings? Also, what's the track record of the Ecutek flashing at Subaru Specialists. Got one year left on the warranty, and wonder if it's worth doing now or holding off until I get a little driver's ed at Thunderhill or somewhere and the warranty expires.
Thanks, in advance, for the advice.
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Welcome to the forums 
The steering rack bushings are an awesome mod, and for $30, one of the best for the money. It was a night and day difference when I did mine.
As for the ECU reflash, definitely get an ECUTek. Subaru Specialists gets great numbers out of the cars and Nate is awesome to work with.
If you want, cruise out to tomorrow nights Saturday meet here in Natomas
The steering rack bushings are an awesome mod, and for $30, one of the best for the money. It was a night and day difference when I did mine.
As for the ECU reflash, definitely get an ECUTek. Subaru Specialists gets great numbers out of the cars and Nate is awesome to work with.
If you want, cruise out to tomorrow nights Saturday meet here in Natomas
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Welcome to the club! My mod suggestion is a two parter: Up-Pipe and Turbo-back exhaust. It'll give you some extra juice and make it sound real purty!
Edit: those aren't the cheapest mods though...
Edit: those aren't the cheapest mods though...
Last edited by QuillerWRX; Jun 10, 2005 at 10:15 PM.
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Thanks all
Thanks all,
You really know how to make a guy feel welcome, and were pretty easy on me the first time. (grin)
I'll check out the other threads on the uppipe and turbo back exhaust. My only worry there is what it may do to the smog check (if anything) next time I have to pass it.
Thanks again!
Keith
You really know how to make a guy feel welcome, and were pretty easy on me the first time. (grin)
I'll check out the other threads on the uppipe and turbo back exhaust. My only worry there is what it may do to the smog check (if anything) next time I have to pass it.
Thanks again!
Keith
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Originally Posted by biznessdude
Thanks all,
You really know how to make a guy feel welcome, and were pretty easy on me the first time. (grin)
I'll check out the other threads on the uppipe and turbo back exhaust. My only worry there is what it may do to the smog check (if anything) next time I have to pass it.
Thanks again!
Keith
You really know how to make a guy feel welcome, and were pretty easy on me the first time. (grin)
I'll check out the other threads on the uppipe and turbo back exhaust. My only worry there is what it may do to the smog check (if anything) next time I have to pass it.
Thanks again!
Keith
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