Another new scoobie owner!
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From: Bad Cop = No Donut
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Another new scoobie owner!
I just bought a brand new 2005 WRX in platinum silver and I am extremely stoked to finally own a turbo import car! This forum is great, I found it a few weeks before I made the purchase and all of the info really helped me out in picking my car. I plan on upgrading alot of parts on this car (intake, exhaust, wheels and tires, etc....) but I am worried about voiding several areas of my warranty. They told me at the dealership if I installed aftermarket parts to have it done there and it will not void my warranty, but I know that is going to seriously hurt my wallet. I also read that installing intakes on these cars doesn't have much affect on performance, it just sounds better (turbo and bov=louder), is this true? If any one has any info for me, especially about what exhausts sound the best and what size wheels will fit my ride (17 x 8 maybe?), I would be stoked to hear what you have to say!
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Originally Posted by case1
I also read that installing intakes on these cars doesn't have much affect on performance, it just sounds better (turbo and bov=louder), is this true? !
true true
and welcome to the club
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Originally Posted by i2()N!N
true true
and welcome to the club
and welcome to the club
And I 2nd to that!
I'm not sure about dealership installing aftermarket parts and will not affect warranty. And will definitely put a hole in your wallet if you ever did. As an opinion and experience of my own, I really can't trust dealerships 100%.
Best way to go about it, is take care of your car real well. And it'll return you the favor, even with those aftermarket parts.
Welcome aboard and take care!
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feelin welcome already
thanks for the reply, I feel welcome already. LOL I have only had the car a few days and the down payment killed my savings so it will be a while before I start modifying my WRX. Are there any intakes out there that will make at least some power, or help the turbo spool faster so I have SOME reason to buy one?
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Car Info: 03 WRX Sedan MBP/17X7.5 SSR Comps/225 Kumho MX
Be sure to check out the Reviews section here at i-club. A lot of folks have written some good stuff on a lot of products. My choice for the 1st big mod: lighter wheels and wider tires. 17" wheels and 225 45 17 rubber are proven winners on the WRX Sedan. Don't go cheap, the WRX is a fine car. Congrats & welcome!
p.s. read the manual that came with the car. do scheduled maintenance. be sure to follow the break-in instructions to the letter! You'll find it in the drivers' manual, too.
p.s. read the manual that came with the car. do scheduled maintenance. be sure to follow the break-in instructions to the letter! You'll find it in the drivers' manual, too.
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