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Jan 12, 2005 | 09:45 PM

wrxwhip

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Just got 05 WRX

Hey,
I just got an 05' WRX and I want to start modding it. What are some suggestions I should do, considering I am on a budget. Thanks for the input.

Life is too short to drive slow.

Jan 13, 2005 | 01:56 PM

GasPipe DreameR

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congrats on the purchase. upipipe, downpipe, catback. or SS brakes lines, pads, rotors.
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Jan 13, 2005 | 02:06 PM

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Jan 13, 2005 | 02:07 PM

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Lol @ The Bottles

Jan 13, 2005 | 03:30 PM

GEARHEAD

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Tires

Jan 13, 2005 | 04:58 PM

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Welcome to the club!

Jan 13, 2005 | 05:10 PM

bpang1

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Welcome and congratulations!!!

Handling - Rear Sway Bar w/ End Links
Power - Uppipe & Downpipe
Braking - SS lines, Pads and Fluid

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Jan 13, 2005 | 05:18 PM

Cup

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Hey there, congrats on the purchase! I say tires+wheels+getting your sideskirts painted first

Then gofast parts.

Jan 13, 2005 | 05:32 PM

fizay

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Originally Posted by Cup

Hey there, congrats on the purchase! I say tires+wheels+getting your sideskirts painted first

Then gofast parts.

05 sideskirts are painted, even the little black bit on the rear quater panel

anyways, I recommend some decent tires, the suspension is nice as is, get to know the car before you do stuff to it, just get tires so you can push the stock limit farther

Jan 13, 2005 | 09:04 PM

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congrats my man you'll love it

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:15 AM

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coils..
lower it..
i have this obssession with lowering cars..

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:29 AM

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^^^What if the car is already low...would you lower it some more?

Jan 16, 2005 | 01:07 PM

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Chrisnonstop

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Car Info: 02 Silver WRX sedan. Eibach springs, Blitz NUR cat back, Rota 17" Attacks, Cobb AccessPort/DP

Trade it in for an STI

LOL just kidding. But the harsh reality is, is that when you're done modding and have spent thousands doing it (Sway bars, springs, struts, down pipe, up pipe, reflash, tires...ect.) you'll have spent the same amount as if you were to have got the sti in the first place. Only the STI will still be faster....lol. Seriously though, you'll be happy with your purchase. I would suggest a full exhaust $700 - $1000, Engine management $400 - $600, Springs & Sway bars (a must. Sruts can come later, I have over 100K miles on mine so don't let anyone tell you that they'll blow out on you with after market springs)$550ish w/o struts, and a nice set of rims (I went with Rotta's, they're cheap, light, and they look good...call subydude) $500. Don't worry about brakes uless you race your car on a track on a regular basis. Again, 100K miles on my cobb stage 2 car and I'M STILL ON MY STOCK BRAKE PADS, and yes the car still stops on a dime....