1st Post.... How about some advice?
09-17-2003, 06:24 PM
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1st Post.... How about some advice?
Hey everyone. I just stumbled upon this site while trying to figure out what kind of modifications I want to do to my new 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon. What an awesome site! From all the post it sounds like a lot a great people and some great resources as well.
I was curious as if anyone can give me some advice on some modifications?
I don't want to turn my car into a stickered-out racecar, (well, eventually, who knows). But I would like to know what are some simple no brainer upgrades I can do to my ride to start increasing it's performance. Intake....exhaust....manual turbo...?I'm pretty clueless (not totally) on what the first steps I should take.
Wheels. I've seen some sick wheels in the picture galleries. Can anyone recommend some wheels that won't break the bank? I want to put some slicks on some nice wheels and save my stock wheels and tires for the snow season. Will that work out? Some upgraded lights would be cool if anyone knows about them.
And stereo sytems. I think I'm cool to pick a deck. Still trying to figure if I want to go the LCD route. But what kind of speakers fit well. I want a very tight/crisp sounding system. I don't need to thump and try to impress everyone, but of course I want some bump. Ya know. I'd really appreciate and advice anyone can give. It would be great to hear from several people so I can research and price several different options. Thanks everyone and looking forward to being part of the club. Peace.
I'll really miss my old ride........
JC
I was curious as if anyone can give me some advice on some modifications?
I don't want to turn my car into a stickered-out racecar, (well, eventually, who knows). But I would like to know what are some simple no brainer upgrades I can do to my ride to start increasing it's performance. Intake....exhaust....manual turbo...?I'm pretty clueless (not totally) on what the first steps I should take.
Wheels. I've seen some sick wheels in the picture galleries. Can anyone recommend some wheels that won't break the bank? I want to put some slicks on some nice wheels and save my stock wheels and tires for the snow season. Will that work out? Some upgraded lights would be cool if anyone knows about them.
And stereo sytems. I think I'm cool to pick a deck. Still trying to figure if I want to go the LCD route. But what kind of speakers fit well. I want a very tight/crisp sounding system. I don't need to thump and try to impress everyone, but of course I want some bump. Ya know. I'd really appreciate and advice anyone can give. It would be great to hear from several people so I can research and price several different options. Thanks everyone and looking forward to being part of the club. Peace.
I'll really miss my old ride........
JC
Last edited by iriedog; 09-17-2003 at 06:28 PM.
09-17-2003, 06:27 PM
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For wheels that don't break the bank, i would recommend Rota, they make some pretty good replica wheels of popular styles, nice and budget, but not so cheap that you hit a pothole and they warp like crazy.
If you're interested, i suggest you talk to Suby Dude
Subydude!
He's local to the BA and a very cool vendor.
If you're interested, i suggest you talk to Suby Dude
Subydude!
He's local to the BA and a very cool vendor.
Last edited by Seraph; 09-17-2003 at 06:29 PM.
09-17-2003, 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by Seraph
For wheels that don't break the bank, i would recommend Rota, they make some pretty good replica wheels of popular styles, nice and budget, but not so cheap that you hit a pothole and they warp like crazy.
If you're interested, i suggest you talk to Suby Dude
Subydude!
He's local to the BA and a very cool vendor.
For wheels that don't break the bank, i would recommend Rota, they make some pretty good replica wheels of popular styles, nice and budget, but not so cheap that you hit a pothole and they warp like crazy.
If you're interested, i suggest you talk to Suby Dude
Subydude!
He's local to the BA and a very cool vendor.
Thanks....I did take a look at some of those I think I thought the subzeros were pretty tight and there were some other ones I liked, can't quite remember what they were called.
Last edited by iriedog; 09-17-2003 at 11:43 PM.
09-17-2003, 06:43 PM
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That wing needs to be twice as big and 3 times as tall. Something kinda like this... Its time to shop, get your Shopping cart ladies!!!
(Yes, this was a real production Plymouth... Superbird GTX. S-H-O-pee-pee-I-N-G, we're SHOPPING!)
jason
p.s. Welcome
(Yes, this was a real production Plymouth... Superbird GTX. S-H-O-pee-pee-I-N-G, we're SHOPPING!)
jason
p.s. Welcome
Last edited by mmboost; 09-17-2003 at 06:49 PM.
09-17-2003, 06:55 PM
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I keep one of those in my garage in the event that we get invaded by an evil race of bovine invaders, and will be forced to slice their cheese ships.
My other slicing vessel:
*boots the thread back on topic*
My other slicing vessel:
*boots the thread back on topic*
09-17-2003, 07:20 PM
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Welcome Iriedog...what part of sacramento are you from so i can keep a lookout. If you see an 2003 wrb sedan with gold 57c's in the elkgrove area it's probably me. there's about a handful of other guys here that live in the elk grove area alone. Be sure to wave if you see another subie.
As far as wheels i once had rota's too and they're a great wheel for daily driving that won't break the bank. If i could do it all over again i would have gotten rota SDR's instead of subzero's because that style got old. You might want to look into getting some gunmetal SDR's for a silver car. Just ask Subydude seeing how he's a great vendor with reasonable prices...and he's local.
Hope to see you around. If you have a free Saturday try and make it to the weekly meets (it's posted as a sticky thread). It's pretty much a bunch of car geeks that gather to shoot the sheit.
anyway welcome and have fun.
eric
As far as wheels i once had rota's too and they're a great wheel for daily driving that won't break the bank. If i could do it all over again i would have gotten rota SDR's instead of subzero's because that style got old. You might want to look into getting some gunmetal SDR's for a silver car. Just ask Subydude seeing how he's a great vendor with reasonable prices...and he's local.
Hope to see you around. If you have a free Saturday try and make it to the weekly meets (it's posted as a sticky thread). It's pretty much a bunch of car geeks that gather to shoot the sheit.
anyway welcome and have fun.
eric
09-17-2003, 07:45 PM
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I suggest Rotas as well... <ducks and hides>
www.subydude.com
for other mods, look at
www.gruppe-s.com
www.mpjperformance.com
-Gagan (@subydude.com)
www.subydude.com
for other mods, look at
www.gruppe-s.com
www.mpjperformance.com
-Gagan (@subydude.com)
09-17-2003, 08:18 PM
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[hijack]
i got a nice set (well okay, 3.5 wheels) of rota sub zeros for sale... cheap...
looks great on a silver wagon... [insert evil smiley]
[/hijack]
as for the stereo... how much are you willing to spend?
i suggest a kick *** 6.5" setup in the front doors. nothing in the rear doors.
a great subwoofer and a 3 channel amp to power everything.
forget the LCD. too much of a bait for thieves. just get a mp3 capable head unit and you'd be set.
did you get an alarm? first thing is an alarm.
i got a nice set (well okay, 3.5 wheels) of rota sub zeros for sale... cheap...
looks great on a silver wagon... [insert evil smiley]
[/hijack]
as for the stereo... how much are you willing to spend?
i suggest a kick *** 6.5" setup in the front doors. nothing in the rear doors.
a great subwoofer and a 3 channel amp to power everything.
forget the LCD. too much of a bait for thieves. just get a mp3 capable head unit and you'd be set.
did you get an alarm? first thing is an alarm.
09-17-2003, 08:19 PM
#13
Originally posted by mmboost
That wing needs to be twice as big and 3 times as tall. Something kinda like this... Its time to shop, get your Shopping cart ladies!!!
(Yes, this was a real production Plymouth... Superbird GTX. S-H-O-pee-pee-I-N-G, we're SHOPPING!)
jason
p.s. Welcome
That wing needs to be twice as big and 3 times as tall. Something kinda like this... Its time to shop, get your Shopping cart ladies!!!
(Yes, this was a real production Plymouth... Superbird GTX. S-H-O-pee-pee-I-N-G, we're SHOPPING!)
jason
p.s. Welcome
09-17-2003, 08:22 PM
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Re: 1st Post.... How about some advice?
Originally posted by iriedog
Hey everyone. I just stumbled upon this site while trying to figure out what kind of modifications I want to do to my new 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon. What an awesome site! From all the post it sounds like a lot a great people and some great resources as well.
I was curious as if anyone can give me some advice on some modifications?
I don't want to turn my car into a stickered-out racecar, (well, eventually, who knows). But I would like to know what are some simple no brainer upgrades I can do to my ride to start increasing it's performance. Intake....exhaust....manual turbo...?I'm pretty clueless (not totally) on what the first steps I should take.
Wheels. I've seen some sick wheels in the picture galleries. Can anyone recommend some wheels that won't break the bank? I want to put some slicks on some nice wheels and save my stock wheels and tires for the snow season. Will that work out? Some upgraded lights would be cool if anyone knows about them.
And stereo sytems. I think I'm cool to pick a deck. Still trying to figure if I want to go the LCD route. But what kind of speakers fit well. I want a very tight/crisp sounding system. I don't need to thump and try to impress everyone, but of course I want some bump. Ya know. I'd really appreciate and advice anyone can give. It would be great to hear from several people so I can research and price several different options. Thanks everyone and looking forward to being part of the club. Peace.
I'll really miss my old ride........
JC
Hey everyone. I just stumbled upon this site while trying to figure out what kind of modifications I want to do to my new 2004 Subaru WRX Wagon. What an awesome site! From all the post it sounds like a lot a great people and some great resources as well.
I was curious as if anyone can give me some advice on some modifications?
I don't want to turn my car into a stickered-out racecar, (well, eventually, who knows). But I would like to know what are some simple no brainer upgrades I can do to my ride to start increasing it's performance. Intake....exhaust....manual turbo...?I'm pretty clueless (not totally) on what the first steps I should take.
Wheels. I've seen some sick wheels in the picture galleries. Can anyone recommend some wheels that won't break the bank? I want to put some slicks on some nice wheels and save my stock wheels and tires for the snow season. Will that work out? Some upgraded lights would be cool if anyone knows about them.
And stereo sytems. I think I'm cool to pick a deck. Still trying to figure if I want to go the LCD route. But what kind of speakers fit well. I want a very tight/crisp sounding system. I don't need to thump and try to impress everyone, but of course I want some bump. Ya know. I'd really appreciate and advice anyone can give. It would be great to hear from several people so I can research and price several different options. Thanks everyone and looking forward to being part of the club. Peace.
I'll really miss my old ride........
JC
Also, what's your actual name? There's already a well-known BAICer by the name of JC.
