Subaru Secrets (Some might be Impreza Only)
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Originally Posted by wrx ish
you can submerge a wrx up to the windows while crossing a river and it will still run fine (as long as its not too wide)
Also I'm not sure how the rear differntial is vented but my fluid was very dirtry when I had it changed shortly after.
If you do a deep water crossing it's probably wise to get your fluids changed soon afterwards. Engine, transmission and differential.
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Originally Posted by dankrouse
I know at least my 04 wrx has a spare thats the same diameter as all the other tires so it doesn't affect the AWD system. I assumed it would be true for all subarus.
-Dan
-Dan
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How to reset ECU to speed up learning for maximum power:
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=6413
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http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=6413
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Here's one not everyone knows, and that I learned the hard way when I first bought my car. Due to the aluminium hood on the WRX, it dents REAL easy. Bring the hood down to about 3 inches or so above closing, then let it drop. If you push it down you'll probably put a small dent in your hood.
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Speaking of the WRX hood, do not use the old style bug deflector that Subaru used to sell for the 02 and 03 model years. It will fit all Imprezas of those model years but the deflector re-directs the airflow over the hood scoop, making the intercooler less effective when the car is in motion. Subaru now markets a bug deflector with that upturned lip removed so the air enters the WRX scoop as it was designed.
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here's one I learned this morning. unlike most cars, the wrench provided in the standard toolkit that comes for changing tires doesn't turn the jack. instead, there's a crank arm for the jack that is attached to the underside of the board covering the spare tire.
I hadn't ever had to use the spare on my car and had to consult the owners manual to find the crank arm
I hadn't ever had to use the spare on my car and had to consult the owners manual to find the crank arm
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really i didnt know that i had to use a screw driver to jack my car up. hahaha i guess i should pay better attention. i got a flat like two weeks after i got my car.
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Originally Posted by sonicsuby
here's one I learned this morning. unlike most cars, the wrench provided in the standard toolkit that comes for changing tires doesn't turn the jack. instead, there's a crank arm for the jack that is attached to the underside of the board covering the spare tire.
I hadn't ever had to use the spare on my car and had to consult the owners manual to find the crank arm
I hadn't ever had to use the spare on my car and had to consult the owners manual to find the crank arm
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The center air vents on early imprezas, mine is a 93, comes out with only two screws. If you leave the screws out it pops in and out easily. Best place i have ever seen on a car to hide things. So if you ever need a stash spot for anything check it out.
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Originally Posted by Subaruski42o
The center air vents on early imprezas, mine is a 93, comes out with only two screws. If you leave the screws out it pops in and out easily. Best place i have ever seen on a car to hide things. So if you ever need a stash spot for anything check it out.
what you stash there Mr. 420
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another amazing stash spot on the manual old schools, is if you stick your fingers in where your shift boot is and pull up, you can get into the spot where the shifter balljoint goes into the whosawhatsit, and its perfect for some kessel run style smuggling.
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Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
How to reset ECU to speed up learning for maximum power:
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=6413
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthr...&threadid=6413
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Origami posted by dub2w
I have an 04 and have had it since the beginning of the year. Is there any way that I can know what that number is?
I have an 04 and have had it since the beginning of the year. Is there any way that I can know what that number is?
You could go to S-Squared and get a baseline dyno printout. That way any mods and power improvements you do to your wagon will be measured on the same dyno. It's too wacky trying to compare runs on different dynos.
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On the sedan, if you don't want to leave fingerprints on/scratch your trunklid when you close it, there's a plastic handle on the backside of the trunklid which (with some practice) allows you to close the trunk without touching the outside of the trunklid.
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Originally Posted by dankrouse
quote from DaWorstPlaya "On the 4EAT, if you get a flat, don't forget to pull out the fuse to make your car a FWD and then mount the spare. That way you won't damage your AWD system. Also it is better to make sure you mount the donut in the rear (that means swapping with a good rear if you have a front flat)."
I know at least my 04 wrx has a spare thats the same diameter as all the other tires so it doesn't affect the AWD system. I assumed it would be true for all subarus.
-Dan
I know at least my 04 wrx has a spare thats the same diameter as all the other tires so it doesn't affect the AWD system. I assumed it would be true for all subarus.
-Dan