testing out the new 08 wrx's

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09-17-2007, 06:10 PM

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testing out the new 08 wrx's

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1345177

they got some nice size rubber on there 255/40/17!! here are some pics

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Originally Posted by BoostCrzy

:::UPDATE:::
Baseline was an ASTONISHING 195whp....lol....but that wont be for long

Heres some pics with the new Goodies...

1. Recaro seat..
2. Enkei wheels
3. Falken Azenis tires
4.Custom 3in DP back exhaust with Magnaflow SS muffler...

....more to come!!

-Jack
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09-17-2007, 06:10 PM

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::UPDATE::

Here's some shots of the custom exhaust... We decided to go with the following parts:

Magnaflow 25" muffler
3" piping from the downpipe
3" resonator
3" Magnaflow exhaust tip

Here is the prototype:

As you can see in this photo below, we decided to have the muffler centered even though that means making a more aggressive bend in the piping. We feel the flow in this configuration is more than ample to sustain the objective power levels.

We were very please with the results. The exhaust puts out a very nice familliar (rumble) sound yet subtle and deep.

Results:

The exhaust did not really make any power difference at this point though. According to our Dyno a gain of 10lb of torque was all it was worth ...this gain will become larger as the demands on the engine become greater....tuning and more power on the way!!

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Originally Posted by PDXTuning

I noticed your trim piece fell off just like mine did! I found mine a few days later and it seems to look a LOT better now.....

looks like pdx tinted the rear tails and also color matched the rear trim. btw 2 different cars

09-17-2007, 06:17 PM

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Rear tailights look MUCH better blacked out.

Although I hope someone designs an exhaust with a little less bends.

09-17-2007, 06:23 PM

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here is another one. i like the front lip on this car! and the sport grill

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Another WRX 08' looking hot!!!!!!!!
I think I might get the rear chrome trim painted and tint the rear tail lights. Here is mine.

09-17-2007, 06:40 PM

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Overall I like the hatch look. I was thinking about getting an 08' however, I do think it looks more like an "economical" car rather than an aggressive beast. That comment about the trim piece falling off kinda worries me....

09-17-2007, 06:42 PM

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Oi Erica, Where ya been the last couple weeks?

09-17-2007, 06:49 PM

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hahah he ment that it fell of and re appered painted. lol they had it removed to color matched. it never fell off lol

09-17-2007, 06:53 PM

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I think it 'fell off' to be painted at a shop and 'found later' to be put back on color matched ~

But, then I am not a blonde?

09-17-2007, 07:51 PM

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lol yeah, it looks like it should have fallen off....sorry...I know I am a harsh person...

09-17-2007, 08:04 PM

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Oi Erica, Where ya been the last couple weeks?

I got a new car, learning how to drive it.

Also been busy with school and that sorta stuff.

09-17-2007, 08:20 PM

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I think it 'fell off' to be painted at a shop and 'found later' to be put back on color matched ~

But, then I am not a blonde?

no your just a d-bag

09-17-2007, 08:45 PM

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hmmmm.....still not liking it

09-18-2007, 12:19 AM

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I admit though, after seeing the car in person it looks alot better to me. Still not liking the factory chrome on the grill, tail lights and trim. The white one shown above is pretty nice, especially with the gold wheels and the sport grill. Bring on the STi!