Another slow build thread - 2011 WRX 5dr *new rear sway 06-09-13*
#161
I can understand that! I never know what I want to do. One day i want to keep the tC and keep adding stuff, next day I want to keep it and do nothing else to it, then the next day I want to sell it! lol
#162
I know the feeling! lol I want to tune the car but I'm paranoid. I have the money set aside if something were to happen though. I would probably just stick with something simple like a stage 1 accessport..but eventually i would start adding more and more and before I know it I'm wondering where the hell my money went and why is my car so much faster
It doesn't help that COBB's SoCal shop is only about 30min from me on surface streets
It doesn't help that COBB's SoCal shop is only about 30min from me on surface streets
#163
Just thought I would share that my gf joined the Subaru family 05/05/12 and bought herself a used 09 forester X. Awesome car! I actually looked at the xt foresters at one point. I love these things.
Huge upgrade for her IMO. She was driving a ford focus zx3 that she hated from day 1 and constantly had problems and bad luck with it.
Huge upgrade for her IMO. She was driving a ford focus zx3 that she hated from day 1 and constantly had problems and bad luck with it.
Last edited by XIEmperorIX; 05-06-2012 at 10:44 AM.
#167
Lol you will get bit by the bug eventually. It's one of those things. I'd love to get a tune an tighten up the chassis with some better bushings and sways but I don't want to screw with the warranty and I love the way it rides as it is. I don't have much use to make the car perform either. Not like I track it or anything.
#168
Nothing car related but excited anyway so thought I would share. I got a new job! Pretty fat pay bump and it's a career path I've been trying to go find a job in for the past couple of years. Not sure if it means anything new for the subie (other than paying it off ASAP!) but we'll see.
but yeah..NEW JOB IS AWESOME JOB!
but yeah..NEW JOB IS AWESOME JOB!
#170
I'm hardly on here anymore lol so yeah..missed the bump..nothing really. A lot has happened since the last time I posted. Lost my job and was unemployed for about a month, started the new job a few weeks ago.
Nothing going on car related so I haven't been posting. I guess the most exciting thing is I had to take my car to have the clutch looked at because the pedal was making a lot of noises which got fixed under warranty.
I've also been focusing a lot on music and a lot of my spending money has been going towards that (when I have it).
https://soundcloud.com/ottsauce nothing much on there but if you want to check it out and follow me for when I update go for it. Waiting for the semester to let out and my new guitar to get here before I start laying down more tracks.
Also trying to save up to get a place with the g/f and get an engagement ring so I can pop the question.
Not to I have a hard time modding the car because, quite honestly, I love it the way it is so I can't find anything I really NEED to buy.
....anyway enough with my life story over the last couple months. How's about a peecture??
Nothing going on car related so I haven't been posting. I guess the most exciting thing is I had to take my car to have the clutch looked at because the pedal was making a lot of noises which got fixed under warranty.
I've also been focusing a lot on music and a lot of my spending money has been going towards that (when I have it).
https://soundcloud.com/ottsauce nothing much on there but if you want to check it out and follow me for when I update go for it. Waiting for the semester to let out and my new guitar to get here before I start laying down more tracks.
Also trying to save up to get a place with the g/f and get an engagement ring so I can pop the question.
Not to I have a hard time modding the car because, quite honestly, I love it the way it is so I can't find anything I really NEED to buy.
....anyway enough with my life story over the last couple months. How's about a peecture??
#172
Haha nice pic man! Glad to see you picked on up. I was just in Denver this past weekend too!
and nah nothing really new. I installed a Kartboy pitch stop mount back in november and that's about it. I'm actually thinking about getting a COBB rear sway bar with kartboy end links to tighten the suspension up a bit.
As for my clutch: The clutch release lever pivot was dried out. Something happened to the lubrication on it and it got worn and was making a pretty nasty squeaky sound and made my clutch really tight. They replaced it under warranty and the car has been fine since. Didn't have any issues with mods thank goodness! I was worried the pitch stop mount might have hurt my warranty but luckily it didn't.
I want to autocross mine so bad. I keep saying I'm going to do it but I never get around to it :/
and nah nothing really new. I installed a Kartboy pitch stop mount back in november and that's about it. I'm actually thinking about getting a COBB rear sway bar with kartboy end links to tighten the suspension up a bit.
As for my clutch: The clutch release lever pivot was dried out. Something happened to the lubrication on it and it got worn and was making a pretty nasty squeaky sound and made my clutch really tight. They replaced it under warranty and the car has been fine since. Didn't have any issues with mods thank goodness! I was worried the pitch stop mount might have hurt my warranty but luckily it didn't.
I want to autocross mine so bad. I keep saying I'm going to do it but I never get around to it :/
#173
Ok..just got bit by the mod bug again..maybe it was all those fun roads in Colorado this past weekend but I had to do it lol Just ordered a Cobb rear sway with kartboy endlinks to match! Can't wait!
Also in while in CO, our rental was a 2013 subaru outback (awesome car btw) and I loved the arm rest being up a little higher so I ordered the arm rest extension and the JPM coachworks leather arm rest cover to match my JPM ebrake and shift boots. :D
Also in while in CO, our rental was a 2013 subaru outback (awesome car btw) and I loved the arm rest being up a little higher so I ordered the arm rest extension and the JPM coachworks leather arm rest cover to match my JPM ebrake and shift boots. :D
#174
Washed the car yesterday. My g/f's cat approves.
Also took the time today to install my COBB rear sway and Kartboy endlinks. Install was fairly simple. The car feels so much better. I love it! Took away the body roll that always kind of bothered me about the car. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet but definitely noticed a huge difference with the short test drive I took afterwards!
and my failed attempt of a pic under the car with the new sway bar on
Also took the time today to install my COBB rear sway and Kartboy endlinks. Install was fairly simple. The car feels so much better. I love it! Took away the body roll that always kind of bothered me about the car. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet but definitely noticed a huge difference with the short test drive I took afterwards!
and my failed attempt of a pic under the car with the new sway bar on
#175
Haha nice pic man! Glad to see you picked on up. I was just in Denver this past weekend too!
and nah nothing really new. I installed a Kartboy pitch stop mount back in november and that's about it. I'm actually thinking about getting a COBB rear sway bar with kartboy end links to tighten the suspension up a bit.
As for my clutch: The clutch release lever pivot was dried out. Something happened to the lubrication on it and it got worn and was making a pretty nasty squeaky sound and made my clutch really tight. They replaced it under warranty and the car has been fine since. Didn't have any issues with mods thank goodness! I was worried the pitch stop mount might have hurt my warranty but luckily it didn't.
I want to autocross mine so bad. I keep saying I'm going to do it but I never get around to it :/
and nah nothing really new. I installed a Kartboy pitch stop mount back in november and that's about it. I'm actually thinking about getting a COBB rear sway bar with kartboy end links to tighten the suspension up a bit.
As for my clutch: The clutch release lever pivot was dried out. Something happened to the lubrication on it and it got worn and was making a pretty nasty squeaky sound and made my clutch really tight. They replaced it under warranty and the car has been fine since. Didn't have any issues with mods thank goodness! I was worried the pitch stop mount might have hurt my warranty but luckily it didn't.
I want to autocross mine so bad. I keep saying I'm going to do it but I never get around to it :/
Ok..just got bit by the mod bug again..maybe it was all those fun roads in Colorado this past weekend but I had to do it lol Just ordered a Cobb rear sway with kartboy endlinks to match! Can't wait!
Also in while in CO, our rental was a 2013 subaru outback (awesome car btw) and I loved the arm rest being up a little higher so I ordered the arm rest extension and the JPM coachworks leather arm rest cover to match my JPM ebrake and shift boots. :D
Also in while in CO, our rental was a 2013 subaru outback (awesome car btw) and I loved the arm rest being up a little higher so I ordered the arm rest extension and the JPM coachworks leather arm rest cover to match my JPM ebrake and shift boots. :D
Washed the car yesterday. My g/f's cat approves.
Also took the time today to install my COBB rear sway and Kartboy endlinks. Install was fairly simple. The car feels so much better. I love it! Took away the body roll that always kind of bothered me about the car. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet but definitely noticed a huge difference with the short test drive I took afterwards!
and my failed attempt of a pic under the car with the new sway bar on
Also took the time today to install my COBB rear sway and Kartboy endlinks. Install was fairly simple. The car feels so much better. I love it! Took away the body roll that always kind of bothered me about the car. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet but definitely noticed a huge difference with the short test drive I took afterwards!
and my failed attempt of a pic under the car with the new sway bar on
#176
The pitch stop mount is the mount that braces the engine against the chassis of the car. Basically the factory one is really flimsy and allows the engine to move around a lot. So getting a stronger one keeps the engine from moving as much and causes less wheel hop..least it feels like it does lol hard shifts definitely feel like the car is getting the power down to the wheels better. It's kind of like getting better motor mounts or a similar product to Ingall's "stiffy" that they made for the gen 1 tC awhile back.
From what I understand my dealer is pretty mod friendly in general. That's what I've heard anyway. Seen it mentioned before on NASIOC and a few other random places.
Autocross definitely sounds like a blast. I wouldn't do much to the car because I would love to get a feel for what the car feels like stock before I really get into autocross, although kicking the tail of the car out every now and then sounds awesome haha
From what I understand my dealer is pretty mod friendly in general. That's what I've heard anyway. Seen it mentioned before on NASIOC and a few other random places.
Autocross definitely sounds like a blast. I wouldn't do much to the car because I would love to get a feel for what the car feels like stock before I really get into autocross, although kicking the tail of the car out every now and then sounds awesome haha
#177
The pitch stop mount is the mount that braces the engine against the chassis of the car. Basically the factory one is really flimsy and allows the engine to move around a lot. So getting a stronger one keeps the engine from moving as much and causes less wheel hop..least it feels like it does lol hard shifts definitely feel like the car is getting the power down to the wheels better. It's kind of like getting better motor mounts or a similar product to Ingall's "stiffy" that they made for the gen 1 tC awhile back.
From what I understand my dealer is pretty mod friendly in general. That's what I've heard anyway. Seen it mentioned before on NASIOC and a few other random places.
Autocross definitely sounds like a blast. I wouldn't do much to the car because I would love to get a feel for what the car feels like stock before I really get into autocross, although kicking the tail of the car out every now and then sounds awesome haha
From what I understand my dealer is pretty mod friendly in general. That's what I've heard anyway. Seen it mentioned before on NASIOC and a few other random places.
Autocross definitely sounds like a blast. I wouldn't do much to the car because I would love to get a feel for what the car feels like stock before I really get into autocross, although kicking the tail of the car out every now and then sounds awesome haha
At least with SCCA, you wouldn't be in a stock class. But I don't think your mods would bump you up to an insane class either. Either way, it'll be fun (don't need to be competitive to enjoy it). But yeah, I tried it and can't get enough!
#178
Haven't updated in forever..well..
One of my enkeis bent so I am back on stock wheels. Haven't taken the time to take them in and get it fixed. Also went stage 1 with a Cobb ap which is definitely fun but...
Might be trading my 11 in for a 15. I have an order in at my local dealer for a 2015 wrx limited (in wrb of course) only eta I have is may.
I had a chance to see the car in person earlier this month at the Cobb shop here in SoCal and I was blown away by the new car so I couldn't resist reserving one.
One of my enkeis bent so I am back on stock wheels. Haven't taken the time to take them in and get it fixed. Also went stage 1 with a Cobb ap which is definitely fun but...
Might be trading my 11 in for a 15. I have an order in at my local dealer for a 2015 wrx limited (in wrb of course) only eta I have is may.
I had a chance to see the car in person earlier this month at the Cobb shop here in SoCal and I was blown away by the new car so I couldn't resist reserving one.
#179
Haven't updated in forever..well..
One of my enkeis bent so I am back on stock wheels. Haven't taken the time to take them in and get it fixed. Also went stage 1 with a Cobb ap which is definitely fun but...
Might be trading my 11 in for a 15. I have an order in at my local dealer for a 2015 wrx limited (in wrb of course) only eta I have is may.
I had a chance to see the car in person earlier this month at the Cobb shop here in SoCal and I was blown away by the new car so I couldn't resist reserving one.
One of my enkeis bent so I am back on stock wheels. Haven't taken the time to take them in and get it fixed. Also went stage 1 with a Cobb ap which is definitely fun but...
Might be trading my 11 in for a 15. I have an order in at my local dealer for a 2015 wrx limited (in wrb of course) only eta I have is may.
I had a chance to see the car in person earlier this month at the Cobb shop here in SoCal and I was blown away by the new car so I couldn't resist reserving one.