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03-20-2014, 12:34 PM
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[QUOTE=18psi;1113256]-08 and early 09 wrx was completely re-designed, but had TONS of engine problems. 08 STi was also completely re-designed and also had tons of engine problems. recalls done on both/QUOTE]
I was under the impression the 09 had changes to improve the flaws of the new '08 design: a larger turbo and then the suspension from the '08 sti.
I was under the impression the 09 had changes to improve the flaws of the new '08 design: a larger turbo and then the suspension from the '08 sti.
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03-20-2014, 12:43 PM
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Suggestions for older wagon in $3k range? Uses will be: dirt and gravel roads to go mountain biking and occasional gravel road hoonage. Occasional DD action and grocery getting is not out of the option if it rides nice enough.
Slow is ok, as long as it has a third pedal. Reliablilty is more important.
Slow is ok, as long as it has a third pedal. Reliablilty is more important.
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03-20-2014, 01:05 PM
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Suggestions for older wagon in $3k range? Uses will be: dirt and gravel roads to go mountain biking and occasional gravel road hoonage. Occasional DD action and grocery getting is not out of the option if it rides nice enough.
Slow is ok, as long as it has a third pedal. Reliablilty is more important.
Slow is ok, as long as it has a third pedal. Reliablilty is more important.
Meh, i'd go subie any day.
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03-21-2014, 07:13 AM
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I think the quality control is so great here is because the moderators are not spread too thin. The more content you add the harder it is to oversee all of it.
Subarus have so many different revisions of models and engines that the forums(NASIOC for example) are HUGE. We have...Miatas; NA/NB/NC.
Subarus have so many different revisions of models and engines that the forums(NASIOC for example) are HUGE. We have...Miatas; NA/NB/NC.
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03-21-2014, 10:40 AM
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My driver front was showing wear on the outside, so I was assuming it was a toe issue. I want to get it done just for peace of mind now that I'm on new tires. but looks like the best I can really hope for is -0.5 - -0.9 or so, and if you push it, you're taking a hit on toe (otherwise not adjustable it seems).
Caster doesn't seem to be adjustable as well. God I might as well just do this alignment myself with string and maths and smart phone apps.
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03-21-2014, 01:19 PM
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no, the rear driver tire showed the same wear before i bought the car, and then the driver wore down in the same manner after i drove it for another year.
I assuming that rear tire was on the front originally and he rotated it to the rear in order to stop it from wearing down further.
I do whatever I can NOT to scrub the front tires anyways since the car will inhibit tons of understeer into a corner...I do love to drift around corners in the rain/snow however.
I'll jsut see if they can get me at least -0.5 in the front and keep 0 toe. I would probably prefer -1.5 in the front with the unadjustable -1.0 in the rear to reduce understeer further.
I assuming that rear tire was on the front originally and he rotated it to the rear in order to stop it from wearing down further.
I do whatever I can NOT to scrub the front tires anyways since the car will inhibit tons of understeer into a corner...I do love to drift around corners in the rain/snow however.
I'll jsut see if they can get me at least -0.5 in the front and keep 0 toe. I would probably prefer -1.5 in the front with the unadjustable -1.0 in the rear to reduce understeer further.
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03-22-2014, 07:45 PM
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Am i the only one who is booty tickled about the '15 WRX having equal length headers and therefore no subaru rumble?
That's one of my favorite things about these cars. At least the STI is keeping it (I think)
And yes I'm aware of the drawbacks to UEL's. I'm still sad about it though.
That's one of my favorite things about these cars. At least the STI is keeping it (I think)
And yes I'm aware of the drawbacks to UEL's. I'm still sad about it though.
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03-23-2014, 11:52 AM
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I've installed them into an 02 before, along with RCE springs (I think "blacks"). Guy was very happy with them afterwards.
I'm 50/50 on it, but yeah I can see a lot of subaru guys complaining about it in the future, even though its actually a BETTER thing.
Am i the only one who is booty tickled about the '15 WRX having equal length headers and therefore no subaru rumble?
That's one of my favorite things about these cars. At least the STI is keeping it (I think)
And yes I'm aware of the drawbacks to UEL's. I'm still sad about it though.
That's one of my favorite things about these cars. At least the STI is keeping it (I think)
And yes I'm aware of the drawbacks to UEL's. I'm still sad about it though.
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