what dont wrx'rs like about thier car??
05-20-2004, 08:28 AM
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What is the whole tranny paranoia thing? Sorry I'm new to the forum and I dont know anything about it, but I plan on purchasing an 04 WRX so hopefully it was fixed in these models??? And how much would be a good price to purchase an 04 now?
05-20-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Chronos
What is the whole tranny paranoia thing? Sorry I'm new to the forum and I dont know anything about it, but I plan on purchasing an 04 WRX so hopefully it was fixed in these models??? And how much would be a good price to purchase an 04 now?
05-20-2004, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chronos
What is the whole tranny paranoia thing? ?
the majority of the problems are with those who drag their cars. if u use it as a simple daily driver and not drag it every weeken you are fine. there are some other issues in terms of "unsure shifting"(like getting into 1st while rolling and reverse issues) but after 37000 miles on my wrx i have no tranny problems- and i drive very hard sometimes.
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05-20-2004, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RAAZ227
From what I hear they are just weak. I paid $21,200 for mine w/ short throw, rubber floor mats and STi hood scoop painted.
05-21-2004, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chronos
21,200 BRAND NEW 04??! Thats sounds really good! How'd you get it so low
05-21-2004, 07:47 AM
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Brian Townsend, congrats on the purchase. That exhaust!!! You might have an aftermarket downpipe on it already. Hell you might even have a full TBE. You can look underneath it. If the pipe looks really big it could be 3" if not you might just ahve a DP. Any how good luck and let the modding begin. Its like a virus that you "like " to catch!!!!!
05-21-2004, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianTownsend
Yeh!!!!!
I am the proud owner of a 2002 Black WRX wagon!!
I ended up getting the one I talked about that I loved. Its just sweet. The interior is on of the best features of the car...and of course that turbo! Love that menecing hiss when the pedal is squezzed...its purely addicting Just wish it were louder! Anyone know how I can make that happen? I want a blow off I can hear too, definitely.
Everything is just perfect.
It does have some sounds Im not sure are normal for a STOCK wrx. THe exaust has a very low deep drone at idile, sounds real good and powerfull, just not STOCK like the muffler looks, and I know it is. Also I pulled in my driveway tonight, and stepped out while it was running and noticed...it LOPES!! Im serious... like a cammed out v8 would--- just in half!! Just a slight "BLUGH BLUGH BLUGH BLUGH..." from the tail pipe. THats not normal and stock for this car--- is it?? Sounds good to me though!!
Im bringing it to a great SUBARU Mech. tommorow to get checked out so I can see whats up.
Love it though --in just my first day. Hope it will be a long lasting relationship.
Brian "BADWAGON"
I am the proud owner of a 2002 Black WRX wagon!!
I ended up getting the one I talked about that I loved. Its just sweet. The interior is on of the best features of the car...and of course that turbo! Love that menecing hiss when the pedal is squezzed...its purely addicting
Just wish it were louder! Anyone know how I can make that happen? I want a blow off I can hear too, definitely.Everything is just perfect.
It does have some sounds Im not sure are normal for a STOCK wrx. THe exaust has a very low deep drone at idile, sounds real good and powerfull, just not STOCK like the muffler looks, and I know it is. Also I pulled in my driveway tonight, and stepped out while it was running and noticed...it LOPES!! Im serious... like a cammed out v8 would--- just in half!! Just a slight "BLUGH BLUGH BLUGH BLUGH..." from the tail pipe. THats not normal and stock for this car--- is it?? Sounds good to me though!!
Im bringing it to a great SUBARU Mech. tommorow to get checked out so I can see whats up.
Love it though --in just my first day. Hope it will be a long lasting relationship.
Brian "BADWAGON"
A new intake will make the hiss of the turbo and the bov much louder and a bov that vents into the atmosphere will make the bov louder but either of those mods are a good idea. Dont make the mistake I made and start moding the car untill you read up on what works and what doesnt on the WRX. Before I found this site and learned about the car I bought an intake and loved the sound but after reading some of the threads here I took it off (wasted $). Here is a link that shows you how to take the intake silencer off http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113 it wont give you any performance gain and it doesnt make it that much louder than stock but it does make it a little louder. Congrats on your new WRX if your like me you will be a Subaru man for life.
05-21-2004, 11:01 PM
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Thanks!
Thank you so much for all your great info! This place rocks!!
I found a link someone posted in a forum here, and its been a "be all-end all" piece of important knowledge in the tuning of a WRX. Everyone should read this site!
http://www.spdusa.com/stock_engine_mods.htm
Im loving my REX! One thing thats really funny, is, I went in to remove the intake silencer today, in hopes to make my turbo hiss even louder...and found out it had ALREADY been cut out!!
Well, guess I am just used to loud mean cars.
When I read that link, it made me understand alot about the BOV and why not to replace it,, its not worth the cool sound.
I am increadably happy just driving it!! what an awesome damn car. Everyday I drive it I feel like im in a tuned SCCA race car..then I get out, and see that its just my cool little wagon, and it makes me giggle
The 3 things I want to do to my wagon are the top things listed on this site above... Strombog (sp?) muffler
new up-pipe (catless)
ECU mod
THe most important thing with these cars seems to be learning to drive them right! clutch and shifting and keeping the launches smooth is of most importance to me for the long life of my WRX.
One more thing...this ECU flash, what does it consist of, is there a how too link?
THanks again, and everyone...enjoy driving the greatest built car under 30 grand...EVER!
-badwagon
I found a link someone posted in a forum here, and its been a "be all-end all" piece of important knowledge in the tuning of a WRX. Everyone should read this site!
http://www.spdusa.com/stock_engine_mods.htm
Im loving my REX! One thing thats really funny, is, I went in to remove the intake silencer today, in hopes to make my turbo hiss even louder...and found out it had ALREADY been cut out!!
Well, guess I am just used to loud mean cars.
When I read that link, it made me understand alot about the BOV and why not to replace it,, its not worth the cool sound.
I am increadably happy just driving it!! what an awesome damn car. Everyday I drive it I feel like im in a tuned SCCA race car..then I get out, and see that its just my cool little wagon, and it makes me giggle
The 3 things I want to do to my wagon are the top things listed on this site above... Strombog (sp?) muffler
new up-pipe (catless)
ECU mod
THe most important thing with these cars seems to be learning to drive them right! clutch and shifting and keeping the launches smooth is of most importance to me for the long life of my WRX.
One more thing...this ECU flash, what does it consist of, is there a how too link?
THanks again, and everyone...enjoy driving the greatest built car under 30 grand...EVER!
-badwagon
05-21-2004, 11:32 PM
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ECU reflashes are all sorts of easy. I have the COBB Stg1 ECU. They have the access port now, and it doesn't require any down time (where as if you purchase just the ecu reflash, you pull your stock ecu, overnight it to them, they flash it and overnight it back to you, where you reinstall it). Taking out the ECU is SUPER easy (even I can do it). The reflash should be the first engine mod you do. It's the safest way to get nice gains and MUCH better driveability on an otherwise stock engine. Once you get a reflash, it's cheap to get it reflashed again, and most places like COBB or Vishnu have specific maps for more mods such as exhaust/up-pipe, etc.
I love my ECU reflash. One mod you might consider is your steering rack bushings. That makes a huge difference, the car drives much better and steering is far more accurate.
Have fun, man!
I love my ECU reflash. One mod you might consider is your steering rack bushings. That makes a huge difference, the car drives much better and steering is far more accurate.
Have fun, man!
05-22-2004, 10:06 AM
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Thanks again for the flash info! Been reading about it...sounds great
About the rack bushings...something like better steering out of a WRX sounds kinda weird to me. Isnt this one of the best steering/handling STOCK cars on the road?? If these little bushings really are better for the car, how come they didint put them in at SUBARU?? There has to be a down side, unless its just something they wanted to save money on...just seems they would have thought of that?
Oh, im located in Birmingham, AL.
Did find something I dont like about it...think my arms are just longer than they acounted for!... every time I shift to second, my elbow bumps the armrest thingy...very anoying. Guess if I shorten the throw of the stick it will eliminate the need for me to RIP THE DAMN ARMREST EXTENTION OUT OF THE CAR!!!
Well, gotta go...my car is calling me!
-badwagon
About the rack bushings...something like better steering out of a WRX sounds kinda weird to me. Isnt this one of the best steering/handling STOCK cars on the road?? If these little bushings really are better for the car, how come they didint put them in at SUBARU?? There has to be a down side, unless its just something they wanted to save money on...just seems they would have thought of that?
Oh, im located in Birmingham, AL.
Did find something I dont like about it...think my arms are just longer than they acounted for!... every time I shift to second, my elbow bumps the armrest thingy...very anoying. Guess if I shorten the throw of the stick it will eliminate the need for me to RIP THE DAMN ARMREST EXTENTION OUT OF THE CAR!!!
Well, gotta go...my car is calling me!
-badwagon
05-22-2004, 10:48 AM
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If your thinking about a reflash look into accessport http://cobbtuning.com/wrx/accessport.html I should be getting mine next week. If your thinking about a short throw shifter look at kartboy lever and bushing http://www.kartboy.com/powertrain.html Im very happy with mine. These might not be the best options for you but they were the best for me. Look at some threads in the engine management and drive train sections and see what would be best for you. The WRX is a good handeling vehicle but with 17" rims on some sticky tires, different camber adjustments, rear sway bar, springs, adjustable struts, break upgrades and many other mods the car can really tear up some curves (check out the suspension section).
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08-26-2004, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dub2w
the reason why the doors sound hollow is because there is no frame around the window on the door itself. it does sound kind of tinny, but its no biggie
Other than that, I love the WRX. It's a blast to drive right out of the box. The suspension has a decently firm ride, but is much improved with the addition of larger sway bars and strut braces. And the US-market also gets saddled with the European/Japanese spec RS wheels (16") where they get 17" wheels elsewhere. I sourced a set for myself.
I also wish there was a leather option on the MY04 for the race seats that come with it...but there isn't. Aftermarket is my only option.