What has broken on your WRX/STi, and at what mileage?
10-16-2008 | 12:46 PM
#62
Just replaced the 15Amp M/B-5 fuse that runs the horn, cruise control, parking lights, and alarm lights.
Ordered a new transmission mount since the back and forth bucking I get from mismatched revs while downshifting has gotten worse.
would like to get the steering wheel re-wraped and front seats reapholstered. Any recommendations?
Ordered a new transmission mount since the back and forth bucking I get from mismatched revs while downshifting has gotten worse.
would like to get the steering wheel re-wraped and front seats reapholstered. Any recommendations?
10-16-2008 | 12:56 PM
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Up to 100k was pretty smooth - as I posted earlier. 100-120 hasn't been quite so good...
Trunk release failed
Window lift metalwork worked loose, fatigued and broke
AC failed again
Grinding noise from front left when cornering - apparently not a bearing so maybe diff going out?
Regular CELs at idle showing misfires on all four cylinders
Oh, and the clutch has just started slipping on WOT. Given that this is still the original clutch with 125k miles, I'm ok with this.
Trunk release failed
Window lift metalwork worked loose, fatigued and broke
AC failed again
Grinding noise from front left when cornering - apparently not a bearing so maybe diff going out?
Regular CELs at idle showing misfires on all four cylinders
Oh, and the clutch has just started slipping on WOT. Given that this is still the original clutch with 125k miles, I'm ok with this.
Last edited by Lorry; 10-16-2008 at 01:00 PM.
10-16-2008 | 01:14 PM
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From: on the way to lake tahoe to shread! turbo beast
Car Info: 2016 WRX, 2014 lifter forester XT, 2005 JDM207 WGN
I did not cause it, the 25psi of boost for 20k caused it 
but I like to brag cause it was one crazy stock block 2.0!
but I like to brag cause it was one crazy stock block 2.0!
10-16-2008 | 03:01 PM
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From: Santa Cruz Mountains, CA.
Car Info: WRBP 2015 WRX Premium/CVT
For interior stuff you simply cannot beat Bascom Trim and Upholstery in Santa Clara. I haven't been there in a while, but they did all kinds of custom interior work on a friend's Grand Cherokee installing a full Apline DTS surround system with screens on the headrests and all that. They do restorations and pretty much anything.
10-16-2008 | 03:03 PM
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did you check for knocking from your downpipe? a lot of aftermarket downpipes (well, titek at least) cause this problem where they rattle under even mild-medium turning. it sounds like something nasty too like a wheel bearing or something. saw this on an 06 and it ended up being the tranny mount being too soft which caused the transmission to move about and hit the none stock down pipe.
10-16-2008 | 05:05 PM
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Car Info: Stage 2 WRX 05 CGM, Stage 2 WRX 04 WRB (RIP)
71K miles.
Vacuum tube leading to wastegate snap at @65k
O2 sensor and battery went at @68k
Tire replace @71k
Acc belt look worn... hopefully it would last a while
Vacuum tube leading to wastegate snap at @65k
O2 sensor and battery went at @68k
Tire replace @71k
Acc belt look worn... hopefully it would last a while
10-16-2008 | 05:54 PM
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Car Info: 98 RS, 69 camaro, 02 wrx
Whoa dude that sounds serious, u better take that into a shop to get it looked at... J/K 
Yea, my cupholder comes out cool but something wrong with the thing in the middle that prevents me from puttin a cup in there...
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Yea, my cupholder comes out cool but something wrong with the thing in the middle that prevents me from puttin a cup in there...
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