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Old 10-25-2014, 06:24 PM   #17751
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Finished installing new rotors today. Pretty straight forward. I also decided to paint the calipers while I was at it. I like the stock silver look.


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Old 10-25-2014, 10:53 PM   #17752
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Stopped for some quick pics on my way home from work, crappy cell pics; really wish I had a DSLR







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Old 10-26-2014, 01:06 AM   #17753
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Finished installing new rotors today. Pretty straight forward. I also decided to paint the calipers while I was at it. I like the stock silver look.
How'd you end up painting them? Did you leave them fixed and in place and just mask everything off? The paint job looks pretty good. I debate the merits of removing the entire caliper assembly to paint or just masking.
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Old 10-26-2014, 03:20 AM   #17754
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:13 AM   #17755
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How'd you end up painting them? Did you leave them fixed and in place and just mask everything off? The paint job looks pretty good. I debate the merits of removing the entire caliper assembly to paint or just masking.
Thanks. I took the brackets completely off but left the caliper attached to the brake line. I suspended them in the wheel well just far enough away from everything so I didn't have to mask anything off.
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Old 10-26-2014, 10:49 AM   #17756
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Dipped my stockers for use as a winter set. They came out better than I expected. Can't wait to hit the mountains!!






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Old 10-26-2014, 06:09 PM   #17757
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Wish I could find a pair of stock 08+ OBS alloys or 06-07 LGT alloys for my winter set. But alas I live in Utah and right around this time they are impossible to find. And the ones you can find are bent to hell from all the poop drivers in Utah.

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Old 10-26-2014, 07:54 PM   #17758
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I tried to find those too, but finally gave up realizing I wouldn't be able to flip mine after getting a set. Also guaranteed to keep TPMS on mine whereas it was hit or miss on those for sale. Just gotta catch someone at the right time I guess, good luck...


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Old 10-27-2014, 12:16 AM   #17759
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Wish I could find a pair of stock 08+ OBS alloys or 06-07 LGT alloys for my winter set. But alas I live in Utah and right around this time they are impossible to find. And the ones you can find are bent to hell from all the poop drivers in Utah.
I have some stock alloy 16's with new tires if you are intested? painted black with newer tires. Hancook v2 concept2

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Old 10-27-2014, 04:26 AM   #17760
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Thanks but no thanks. I want 17's or bigger. Also I don't think we live anywhere near each other.
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Old 10-27-2014, 09:43 AM   #17761
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So both my Impreza and my fiance's Legacy have chips in the windshields and I want to get these repaired before winter arrives. Have any of you tried a DIY kit from Amazon or something? I would hate to have to pay for 2 repairs from a professional service, although I know it will be done professionally and backed by a guarantee. I know I could do it well myself and not screw it up, I just don't know how good the resin or pressure on it will be from a kit online. I searched for something like this but didn't see anything. It might be tucked in a general thread topic for repair. Should I start a separate thread on it?

FYI, my fiance's 2013 Legacy already has a repair from the first month of buying it last year -_- Are the subie's windshield angle just prone for chips??? Never had ONE in all other cars I have driven.
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Old 10-27-2014, 09:51 AM   #17762
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So both my Impreza and my fiance's Legacy have chips in the windshields and I want to get these repaired before winter arrives. Have any of you tried a DIY kit from Amazon or something? I would hate to have to pay for 2 repairs from a professional service, although I know it will be done professionally and backed by a guarantee. I know I could do it well myself and not screw it up, I just don't know how good the resin or pressure on it will be from a kit online. I searched for something like this but didn't see anything. It might be tucked in a general thread topic for repair. Should I start a separate thread on it?

FYI, my fiance's 2013 Legacy already has a repair from the first month of buying it last year -_- Are the subie's windshield angle just prone for chips??? Never had ONE in all other cars I have driven.
I'd suggest just getting it done professionally. I've had minor windhsield blemishes that led to the most horrendous noises when the wipers were on, made me not want to use the wipers it was that bad.
I have had 4 Subaru's and aside from one minor cracked windshield I have never had issue with any of them *knock on wood*. I've had some pretty serious impacts.
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Old 10-27-2014, 11:44 AM   #17763
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Quick update, got my suspension in a while ago and forgot to post. STI struts with RCE yellow springs. I got a slight drop (enough to pass the shoe test) and the car feels so much better (and stiff!!!!). I'm loving the lack of body roll and how firm the car is.





Now to just get some wheels to fill out those fenders. RPF1's became track wheels recently due to a flat. I got a deal and a half on slicks and I couldn't say no (225/45/r17 Continental Extremecontact dr's)



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Old 10-27-2014, 11:57 AM   #17764
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Quick update, got my suspension in a while ago and forgot to post. STI struts with RCE yellow springs. I got a slight drop (enough to pass the shoe test) and the car feels so much better (and stiff!!!!). I'm loving the lack of body roll and how firm the car is.





Now to just get some wheels to fill out those fenders. RPF1's became track wheels recently due to a flat. I got a deal and a half on slicks and I couldn't say no (225/45/r17 Continental Extremecontact dr's)




Looking fresh man! I wish the U.S. premium version had the extra body moldings that the WRX has. Now I have to spend a ton of money to get them...
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Old 10-27-2014, 12:06 PM   #17765
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so going back to the upgrade topic a little, people with APs or any sort of tunes, what good does it do? like what all do you use it for specifically? (I know to gain access to the ECU, but what does that let you accomplish as a NA car)

Well it's easier than using open source tuning. With our cars if you put a new intake on for example, the MAF sensor will over estimate the amount of air entering the manifold causing your car to run super rich and stall at certain points. You can map it to get better gas mileage, have more low end torque. etc. Or remapping the throttle for less lag, which is what I want to do. But I'll probably just buy a DBW Throttle Controller to do that.
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Old 10-27-2014, 12:13 PM   #17766
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Off topic a bit. I was just looking into engine swapping with a EJ257 and adding a STi DCCD along with plenty of other upgrades to support the car with that power. I feel like doing a full STI conversion once I pay off the car and have $15k+ in cash. It's my dream to build a car, and what better to do it on my own car and make it into my reasonable dream car! Has anyone seen a STi swap on a 2008+ Impreza? Seen it on many older models but not on the GR. Has anyone else thought of doing this?
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Old 10-27-2014, 12:18 PM   #17767
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^ You will be wasting time and money. This has been covered how many times? If you have $15k cash to spend.. Trade in your car + that money down on a new WRX/STi and have a solid base to start from.
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:16 PM   #17768
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^ You will be wasting time and money. This has been covered how many times? If you have $15k cash to spend.. Trade in your car + that money down on a new WRX/STi and have a solid base to start from.

New 15 wrx to mention......
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:43 PM   #17769
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^ You will be wasting time and money. This has been covered how many times? If you have $15k cash to spend.. Trade in your car + that money down on a new WRX/STi and have a solid base to start from.
This +10000000....however, if it is his money and his heart is set on doing this, why discourage it? It's like telling someone with a 289 mustang not to put a 351 or a 427 in it. If it is the thrill of doing something new, go for it. Just spent the money on the right mods. Diff, suspension, axles, drivetrain, brakes etc. Good luck man!)
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Old 10-27-2014, 01:53 PM   #17770
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This +10000000....however, if it is his money and his heart is set on doing this, why discourage it? It's like telling someone with a 289 mustang not to put a 351 or a 427 in it. If it is the thrill of doing something new, go for it. Just spent the money on the right mods. Diff, suspension, axles, drivetrain, brakes etc. Good luck man!)
No it's not.

The level of complexity of converting a NA Subaru to a turbo Subaru makes it not worth it. Putting a turbo engine in a NA is not a swap. It's a conversion. You either rip the car completely down to chassis or you painstakingly merge everything. Meanwhile there's a turbo option from the factory. It's not worth it.
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No it's not.

The level of complexity of converting a NA Subaru to a turbo Subaru makes it not worth it. Putting a turbo engine in a NA is not a swap. It's a conversion. You either rip the car completely down to chassis or you painstakingly merge everything. Meanwhile there's a turbo option from the factory. It's not worth it.
It is not a conversion it is a swap. If you take something out and put something new in it is a swap. A conversion, the root word is convert, which is to change into, is make the same different by adding to. Adding a turbo to a N/A engine is a conversion. Plus it is his money, I'm sure he will take all of our opinions and make his own decision.

And yes if you take a 289 and add a 351 or 427 you have to make changes to alot of what the stock 289 is to make the 351 or 427 to work. You can drop it in a make it work but it won't last. So upgrading stock to make whatever you are doing work.
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It is not a conversion it is a swap. If you take something out and put something new in it is a swap. A conversion, the root word is convert, which is to change into, is make the same different by adding to. Adding a turbo to a N/A engine is a conversion. Plus it is his money, I'm sure he will take all of our opinions and make his own decision.

And yes if you take a 289 and add a 351 or 427 you have to make changes to alot of what the stock 289 is to make the 351 or 427 to work. You can drop it in a make it work but it won't last. So upgrading stock to make whatever you are doing work.
Replacing a NA engine with a NA engine is a swap. Replacing a NA engine with a turbo or adding a turbo is a conversion. Either way, you're adding a turbo to the configuration. The caveats are still there. Bringing in a turbo engine just brings in a block that can withstand boost. But the block is not the biggest hurdle. It's the ECU and the electrics. The NA ECU is not built or programmed to work with forced induction. It will have to be replaced with a Turbo ECU and it's not plug and play. It will need to be merged into the existing wiring. Most cars have separate harnesses for the engine and the rest of the car. Making conversions pretty easy. Subaru uses one wiring harness for the entire car and that is what makes it difficult. If it's not done right, random **** will stop working and electrical problems are the most difficult to trouble shoot.

This is known because of all the pre-'02 conversions. It's difficult. But worth it because those cars were not offered with turbos from the factory.
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So we agreed to Disagree. Lol...still...imho...if he is gonna do it then our opinions are not going to stop him.
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The way i see it is all out or nothing, if you are converting/swapping tons of parts it may be ok. Just adding a turbo or just an engine wont really be worth it.The way I see it is if the car needs work done then and you can do it yourself ( well and properly), take the cost of the dealer repair and use that as your value to make the repair/modification.
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Replacing a NA engine with a NA engine is a swap. Replacing a NA engine with a turbo or adding a turbo is a conversion. Either way, you're adding a turbo to the configuration. The caveats are still there. Bringing in a turbo engine just brings in a block that can withstand boost. But the block is not the biggest hurdle. It's the ECU and the electrics. The NA ECU is not built or programmed to work with forced induction. It will have to be replaced with a Turbo ECU and it's not plug and play. It will need to be merged into the existing wiring. Most cars have separate harnesses for the engine and the rest of the car. Making conversions pretty easy. Subaru uses one wiring harness for the entire car and that is what makes it difficult. If it's not done right, random **** will stop working and electrical problems are the most difficult to trouble shoot.

This is known because of all the pre-'02 conversions. It's difficult. But worth it because those cars were not offered with turbos from the factory.
Not that I am disagreeing with what you're saying at all, but if the ECU needs to be swapped to handle FI, then how have all the NA folks with AVO kits done that job without swapping the harness/ECU. Just saying.

I also agree that an STI implant is a bad idea (for our cars) unless you:
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C) The knowledge to do it all.

If you're intent on doing something, why not utilize your stock block and heads and go a for a full motor rebuild with lower compression -so as to be better suited to FI- instead of trying to get an EJ257 to work?
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