So I decided.... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 08:05 PM

Well...was more forced to decide. I went and test drove a few different cars...including the legacy GT, but I could not accept any of the offers they presented. Basically, I would be digging myself a hole right now due to the miles on my car. Last thing I want is to trade in at a loss.

So I will be holding the car for at least another year...(maybe when the STi legacy is out

).

SO.....I decided that its time to mod a little since I am almost warrenty free.

I purchased:

MRT Flex Uppipe
Bosal Cat-Back
Helix Downpipe
Gasket Kit
Grounding Kit
Intercooler Hose Kit
Perrin Boost Controller
Rota Battles 18x7.5 in Bronze
STi JDM Radiator Cap.
Seatbelt harnesses

I actually received my wheels, downpipe, gaskets, grounding kit, seatbelt pads, and intercooler kit today. Everything else should be here tomorrow.

So now I have 2 things.

1. What tires should I look for? What sizes? I haven't had 18" wheels before. I would prefer no rubbing

2. Subydude is the shit. He gets things to me way to quick. Thanks again.

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 08:06 PM

Plus I was able to finally hook up those Prodrive FF1000 foglights, and damn they are bright.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-23, 08:09 PM

Watch out with the radiator cap. Kevin and Scott are saying that it can cause radiator leaks because it raises the water pressure higher then some portions of the cooling system can handle.

Other then that, congrats on keeping your car

And going all out on the mod list

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-23, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

Basically, I would be digging myself a hole right now due to the miles on my car.

SO.....I decided that its time to mod a little since I am almost warrenty free.

Hehe... moving from one hole to another.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-23, 08:50 PM

So, when are you going to install all of this stuff?

tysonK · 2004-08-23, 08:51 PM

Art.

what happened to the Formels?

dknv · 2004-08-23, 09:17 PM

Seatbelt harnesses, so, you're going to come back to the dark side & race??

Congrats!

sperry · 2004-08-23, 10:10 PM

sp00ln · 2004-08-23, 10:12 PM

Awesome. I got your aim, but I was AFK

If you get stuck or need help with anything, give me a call.

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:21 PM

It will all be installed by meet time. Revolution motorsports forgot to give me my lugnuts...so kinda held up on them also. Hopefully, all done by the meet. I may need help with the spark plugs, but the rest will be okay.

Yes, I am coming back to racing Debbie. I also am ordering a set of Rota Downshifts in black with a polished lip for track and autocross. With Azenies.

But...What tires for street use on the 18" rims? What size should it be with stock height on a wagon?

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

So, when are you going to install all of this stuff?

Wanna help? I could use it?

tysonK · 2004-08-23, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

It will all be installed by meet time. Revolution motorsports forgot to give me my rims...so kinda held up on them also. Hopefully, all down by the meet. I may need help with the spark plugs, but the rest will be okay.

Yes, I am coming back to racing Debbie. I also am ordering a set of Rota Downshifts in black with a polished lip for track and autocross. With Azenies.

But...What tires for street use on the 18" rims? What size should it be with stock height on a wagon?

what happened to the formels?

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:24 PM

I loved the formels...and still may go with them for track, but I wanted 18's for road use so I could be blingin

tysonK · 2004-08-23, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

I loved the formels...and still may go with them for track, but I wanted 18's for road use so I could be blingin

just checkin, cause I liked them also, I would sport them as my winter wheels, then I could sell my stockers.

Nick Koan · 2004-08-23, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Wanna help? I could use it?

Yeah, if you want. I really don't know what I'm doing, but if you need someone else to stand around and go "yup", "um hum" and "sweet" I can definitely help out

Seriously, though, if you need any help, I ain't got anything better to do so let me know.

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:38 PM

Sweet. I have a heavy list to finish if I wanna make track day. I want to finish the 30k which includes:

Spark Plugs
Fule Filter
PCV Valve

Then it would be sick if I got the:

Uppipe
Downpipe
Catback
Intercooler Hoses
Grounding Kit

done also.

BTW - I researched quite a bit about the radiator cap. I had the STi on before, and never had a issue. I did hear about people's misfortune while having them on, but from what most people say, they can't prove it was the cap either.

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

But...What tires for street use on the 18" rims? What size should it be with stock height on a wagon?

Like many others, I run the Falken Azenis ST 115 on my 18's. I have never liked a touring/ street tire as much as this one. Not only is it quiet, it looks good, performs well, and is cheap. I run them, as do Scott, Matt (scott's roomate), Khail, among others. Best street tire anywhere...

ArthurS · 2004-08-23, 10:45 PM

Nice....now since tirerack doesn't seem to have them...where do you guys get them?

AND what size do run?

MattR · 2004-08-23, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Nice....now since tirerack doesn't seem to have them...where do you guys get them?

AND what size do run?

Discounttiredirect...but before you go nuts, you should talk to Eric, he has some sweet pirelli's for sale...see other post.

qksubi · 2004-08-24, 03:30 PM

Yeah man Ill cut you a sweet deal I need the tire space in my garage
call me

ScottyS · 2004-08-24, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

So I will be holding the car for at least another year...(maybe when the STi legacy is out

).

Wagon > No Wagon

sybir · 2004-08-25, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

So I will be holding the car for at least another year...(maybe when the STi legacy is out

).

Wagon > No Wagon

Werd.

Kevin M · 2004-08-25, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

So I will be holding the car for at least another year...(maybe when the STi legacy is out

).

Wagon > No Wagon

Werd.

Indeed.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-08-25, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Wagon > No Wagon

Werd.

Indeed.

What?

Kevin M · 2004-08-25, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Wagon > No Wagon

Werd.

Indeed.

What?

Okay!

2004-08-23, 08:05 PM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	So I decided.... Well...was more forced to decide. I went and test drove a few different cars...including the legacy GT, but I could not accept any of the offers they presented. Basically, I would be digging myself a hole right now due to the miles on my car. Last thing I want is to trade in at a loss. So I will be holding the car for at least another year...(maybe when the STi legacy is out ). SO.....I decided that its time to mod a little since I am almost warrenty free. I purchased: MRT Flex Uppipe Bosal Cat-Back Helix Downpipe Gasket Kit Grounding Kit Intercooler Hose Kit Perrin Boost Controller Rota Battles 18x7.5 in Bronze STi JDM Radiator Cap. Seatbelt harnesses I actually received my wheels, downpipe, gaskets, grounding kit, seatbelt pads, and intercooler kit today. Everything else should be here tomorrow. So now I have 2 things. 1. What tires should I look for? What sizes? I haven't had 18" wheels before. I would prefer no rubbing 2. Subydude is the shit. He gets things to me way to quick. Thanks again. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 08:06 PM	#2
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Plus I was able to finally hook up those Prodrive FF1000 foglights, and damn they are bright. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 08:09 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Watch out with the radiator cap. Kevin and Scott are saying that it can cause radiator leaks because it raises the water pressure higher then some portions of the cooling system can handle. Other then that, congrats on keeping your car And going all out on the mod list __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-08-23, 08:50 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	So, when are you going to install all of this stuff? __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2004-08-23, 08:51 PM	#6
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Art. what happened to the Formels? __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-08-23, 09:17 PM	#7
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Seatbelt harnesses, so, you're going to come back to the dark side & race?? Congrats!

2004-08-23, 10:10 PM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	__________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-08-23, 10:12 PM	#9
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Awesome. I got your aim, but I was AFK If you get stuck or need help with anything, give me a call. __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2004-08-23, 10:21 PM	#10
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	It will all be installed by meet time. Revolution motorsports forgot to give me my lugnuts...so kinda held up on them also. Hopefully, all done by the meet. I may need help with the spark plugs, but the rest will be okay. Yes, I am coming back to racing Debbie. I also am ordering a set of Rota Downshifts in black with a polished lip for track and autocross. With Azenies. But...What tires for street use on the 18" rims? What size should it be with stock height on a wagon? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 10:24 PM	#13
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I loved the formels...and still may go with them for track, but I wanted 18's for road use so I could be blingin __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 10:38 PM	#16
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Sweet. I have a heavy list to finish if I wanna make track day. I want to finish the 30k which includes: Spark Plugs Fule Filter PCV Valve Then it would be sick if I got the: Uppipe Downpipe Catback Intercooler Hoses Grounding Kit done also. BTW - I researched quite a bit about the radiator cap. I had the STi on before, and never had a issue. I did hear about people's misfortune while having them on, but from what most people say, they can't prove it was the cap either. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-23, 10:45 PM	#18
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Nice....now since tirerack doesn't seem to have them...where do you guys get them? AND what size do run? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-08-24, 03:30 PM	#20
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	Yeah man Ill cut you a sweet deal I need the tire space in my garage call me

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