So I'm new to the whole modding aspect of cars, I've only done aesthetic stuff, and I'd like to find a place around here that can help me out.

I drive a pretty much ( engine-wise ) stock 05 out of state wrx and I'm lookin to pretty much upgrade whatever I can.

I was told brakelines etc, fuel lines, and my turbo should be pretty much top priority, but like I said, I have no idea what I'm doing or where to get it.

I live out in mililani if that helps at all.

Anyhow, thats about it for my questions, thanks for reading = )

 

for cheaper stuff and handeling you would want

ss brake line
ss clutch line
pads
F & R sway bars
endlinks

and for engine

turbo back exhaust
drop in filter is fine
most ppls go AP but i hate it i would say open source FTW if not you can get a APv2

oh and most if not all of the stuff you can get or order threw "R&D motorsports" there a mostly subaru shop and guys here trust them more then any other performance shop put there

 

If you want a shop to take it to (and they can get the parts for you), call R&D Automotive...593-1093

 

ahh, will definitely do that

 

1st off, welcome to HIIC! Most of the HIIC consist of members on the West Side and K-town(Kaneohe & Kailua). There's quite a few of members in your vicinity if you ever need any wrenching done. That aside, its totally up to you about modding but R&D Automotive are Subie specialist so they are highly recommended amongst us local Subaru Community. BAC you have Virginia plates??

walt

 

Welcome to Hawaii! Like most have said, if you're looking for suspension/engine mods, check out R&D's. But, if you're looking for wheels/tires, shoot me a pm, I got a couple sets available that you might be interestedin .

***Some will chime in after they read this, but I'm what you might call.......a wheel *****. Hahaha.

 

drop in filters are crap- the oil will cover your MAF sensor and it wont actually flow as well as stock
fuel lines are pointless- simply put, its money spent that'll get you nothing
intake is pointless unless you're pushing HUGE numbers- most CAI will screw with the MAF, SRI suck in nice hot air

My suggestion would be:
Power-
VF34 turbo
catless up-pipe
catless divorced wastegate downpipe
cat-back exhaust of some sort
tune

Suspension-
Front and Rear swaybars and endlinks
koni strut inserts and better springs of your choice (most will suggest coilovers, but they are overkill for the street)
wider wheels/good tires

Then of course SS brake lines, better pads, Stoptech or DBA rotors (DBA's are great if you're going to be tracking the car, otherwise stoptechs will do)
Big Brake Kits are overkill for the street/minimal track days like coilovers.

 

Welcome to HIIC! Car mods vary greatly as they are dependant on the driver. Are you looking to increase your driveability around town? Give yourself a ton if top end power for those onramps? Or are you just looking to firm up your ride and improve handling? It all can be had with a different set of mods.

As far as the basics go, probably the best mod you can do for any car is a nice set of tires. After that, drop in filter, CBE, springs. For all of your nodding needs R&D is the trusted source for parts and installation.

P.S. Brandon is a wheel *****.

 

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awesome responses = ) i go out for a few and get an incredible amount of info, thanks!

umm im going for more speed, i love the handling as is and havent had any complaints about the car so far except for the lack of speed when i push past 5k rpm's pretty much ( which is the turbo i've been told )

this is my second wrx, had a pretty well modded 03 that some old guy clipped and i got my new(er) one (the car never gets old lol ).

thanks for the welcome = ) i've been on island for a little over a year now and have probably seen the vast majority of you around, just had no idea there were actually forums lol.

and my plates are cali plates, but my car isnt black and i dont brake check people like the other person i heard about lol.

 

Welcome to HIIC. Hopefully you can make it out to the "meats" (meets). There's one just about every friday night at various Starbucks locations. It'll give you a chance to meet some of the HIIC members and put a face to the screen names. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Aloha,
Shawn

 

welcome to hiic! maybe i'll see you driving around, there's a bunch of us from mililani.

 

Being that this is your second WRX (I'm on #2 as well) just make sure not to buy the crap that doesn't do very much good.

Go for bang for your buck.

 

yea im plannin on heading to the waikele one this friday = )

hope to see you all there

 

Hell yes open source ftmfw. Save that 700 and put towards a turbo swap or something.