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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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10-25-2014, 10:53 PM | #17752 |
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Vehicle:2013 Scion FR-S Whiteout |
Stopped for some quick pics on my way home from work, crappy cell pics; really wish I had a DSLR
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10-26-2014, 01:06 AM | #17753 |
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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.
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10-26-2014, 03:20 AM | #17754 |
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Vehicle:2011 Impreza WRX 5D Satin White Pearl |
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10-26-2014, 08:13 AM | #17755 |
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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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10-26-2014, 10:49 AM | #17756 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: WA, USA
Vehicle:2017 Toyota Tundra Black |
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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10-26-2014, 06:09 PM | #17757 |
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Vehicle:2009 Impreza 2.5i |
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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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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10-27-2014, 12:16 AM | #17759 | |
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Location: NM, and back to TX
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10-27-2014, 04:26 AM | #17760 |
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10-27-2014, 09:43 AM | #17761 |
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Vehicle:2008 Impreza 2.5i Newport Blue Pearl |
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. |
10-27-2014, 09:51 AM | #17762 | |
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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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10-27-2014, 11:44 AM | #17763 |
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Location: Toronto, Canada
Vehicle:2007 Legacy Spec.B DGM |
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) |
10-27-2014, 11:57 AM | #17764 | |
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Vehicle:2010 Impreza 2.5i PE DGM |
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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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10-27-2014, 12:06 PM | #17765 | |
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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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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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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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10-27-2014, 01:16 PM | #17768 |
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10-27-2014, 01:43 PM | #17769 |
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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!)
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10-27-2014, 01:53 PM | #17770 | |
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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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10-27-2014, 02:17 PM | #17771 | |
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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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10-27-2014, 02:29 PM | #17772 | |
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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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10-27-2014, 02:37 PM | #17773 |
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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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10-27-2014, 02:41 PM | #17774 |
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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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10-27-2014, 02:44 PM | #17775 | |
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I also agree that an STI implant is a bad idea (for our cars) unless you: A) Have the parts on hand already sitting around from a donor B) Lots of time on your hands 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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