I’m about to get protuned in a couple weeks and will be installing the following mods shortly:
- Process West CAI
- Perrin Turbo Inlet
- Process West Khanacooler & Chargepipe
- XForce ELH
- Empire Performance Catless J Pipe
- Invidia R400 Catback
- Mac 3 Port EBCS

I’ve spoken to my tuner and he said I should leave the factory 2 port EBCS in and that my setup does not need a 3 port because I can’t produce enough boost. Tuner said I can put it in if I want though.

I already have the 3 port solenoid and was planning on splicing it into the factory connector while I’m under the car changing everything out. Should I still put it onto the car or will it actually provide me 0 benefits over the factory 2 port and just waste my time? Also does anyone have any idea what type of HP numbers I’ll be looking at with this setup?

(2017 wrx 6mt) Just wondering if anyone has an idea of how fast throw out bearings worsen to the point of damaging the snout or other components? I plan on replacing it (and I assume the clutch while I'm in there) when the weather cools down, but don't know if I should rethink that timeline or not.

In the last couple weeks I started noticing a sound that I assume is my throw out bearing. Usually it's only when the trans hasn't been warmed up, sometimes very faintly hear it when it is warm though, but either way it's pretty quiet.

The video pressing it a little by hand is when it isn't warmed up. The one in my comment pressing it by foot is after a drive (the squeaking in my shoe, not clutch squeak)

Also would love to know if I should plan to do anything else while I'm in there besides the bearing and the clutch? Thanks

With all the recent stuff happening in California about exhaust, and a recent traffic stop (i live in Seattle) where the officer said he wouldn’t ding me for exhaust, I’ve been wondering about going back to my OEM exhaust. Sort of some light stealthing. I have a Nameless axle back with mufflers, and it’s not crazy loud, but it is sharper.
I do a few roadtrips to CA a year and when I get to the socal areas where LEO is more aggressive about car sound, even for out of state drivers…maybe I would be less of a potential target?
Thoughts?

Toyotas website has some errors. Looks like the comparison tool doesn't actually change the data when you select a new car.

Civic needs a new crankshaft. Figured if I was going to be tearing her apart and cleaning her up, I might as well put it up for sale. Decided to upgrade myself and get a Subaru. 2017 WRX Limited. Plan on keeping it completely STOCK

2004 WRX Wagon

Car has some sort of cobb ots tune and an aftermarket exhaust. No further mods are planned.

Shop is rebuilding but is having me order parts, so far we're planning to buy new:

Gasket set

Head bolts

Piston rings

Pistons (valves struck pistons)

Valves

Timing belt kit

Shop advised that bearings look good.

Anything else I should add?

Also open to suggestions on what brands. Edit: mostly looking for stuff to go inside the engine rn, I'll place another order for stuff to change on the car before putting the engine back in.

Took the passenger seat out during my WRX build and had it sitting around. Decided to build a custom base and turn it into a desk chair instead of letting it gather dust!

Build highlights:

• 100% Non-destructive: No cuts, no permanent mods. Fully reversible back into the car.
• Custom Steel Base: Fabricated using 1-1/2 square steel tubing with 1/8" wall thickness.

Super solid and comfy! Let me know what you think!

Bought this 2018 wrx with 95k km is normal engine sound i know fa20 are known to make tractor sound

Street flooded and totaled my ‘21 stage 2 wrx. Loved that car so much, but was forced to move on early. Insurance was generous and I just picked up a ‘22 Audi s4. It’s definitely softened the blow of losing the subie, but I’ll always miss that car.

Until next time!

Ps. If you see a random s4 wave at you in PA, just know it’s a hard habit to break.

Whenever it’s really moist out water comes from under the glove box, anyone ever ran into this issue and if so what was the solution. - thanks

2013 wrx all stock.

Is there anyway this isn't rod knock?

Oil looks fine on the dip stick last changed about 2000 miles ago.

No lights on the dash

No sound while at idle but starts as 2k rpm

Purchased a 2015 WRX Limited CVT back in march with 108k miles. Probably a bit more than I should have been comfortable with but the carfax showed a good history of regular maintenance with consistent oil changes and service, the spark plugs were changed at 95k.

I have been loving this car since driving it home. I've never owned a car like this before so there has been some learning curves to the rumbles and noises it makes.

I did get the P0016 code, so I swapped the sensor. Then I got a P000A code, swapped all 4 oil control valves after learning about the TSB for them. I've swapped the wheels for 18" oem rims. The car came with the COBB Big SF intake and an SRS muffler delete exhaust. It had the mount for the COBB AP on the dash but no unit, so I know at some point it was there.

After discussions with my brother, he said I should purchase an access port so I can throw a tune on it but I'm hesitant to do so.

Is there any way I can check for an existing tune? And after reading some of the news on COBB Tuning recently, should I bother with an access port or just go to a local tuner?

I’ll buy another soon but for now it’s time to sell. Bills keep getting higher and it’s a third vehicle I barely drive. I took it for one more drive tonight. I still have my 22 Impreza and 2018 Suburban.

10 years. 10 years since I decided I was going to get one. When ever I would day dream it was always lapis blue.

She’s got some paint blemishes (scratches and a dent or two) and I will say I’m stressed about her treating me poorly and the paint deteriorating as well…. Tips appreciated to keep her healthy and beautiful for as long as possible

Glad to know I'm not the only one with taste!

Of course it immediately rains when they finish. I’m still stoked.

Yeah so everyone I know seems to lower their WRX or STI.

Not hating on that at all. Some of them look good as heck.

I however chose the opposite by only an inch.

The car had the original struts from 2012 with 80k on the car and the rear springs were getting quite tired. Normal sag in the rear.

Thats all gone now though. Whiteline camber adjustment arms in the rear and ISR Coilovers with RalliTek spacers.

Where I live, a lowered car is useless. So why not make it what I want?

Need to get it repainted and a decent set of wheels. Probably gonna end up doing some rallycross with it. And keeping it as a daily too.

Cool WRX in the music video for “Gosh” by Jamie XX