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Install: [DIY] Subaru Transmission Mount
I decided to make my own transmission mount since it is cheaper than buying aftermarket transmission mount and I can choose the durometer of the urethane. I am currently running a Torque Solutions transmission mount and one of the studs is loose and won’t fully tighten. Other than the loose stud, the mount is obnoxious…
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Install: Braking on a Budget (LGT Rear Brake Upgrade)
Why LGT rear brakes? Well, a couple reasons. First, I wanted vented rear discs. Solid discs don’t seem to hold up very long without some sort of BBK up front in my experience. And second, wheel selection. Brembos are great for stopping power but many lightweight aftermarket wheels won’t clear them without some combination of…
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Install: STi Lower Control Arms (+Caster)
To finish off the STi front suspension conversion, I picked up a set of STi aluminum lower control arms. If you want a set that adds caster, avoid a set from a 2007 STi. There are some visual cues of the caster adding LCAs, however they aren’t obvious at first glance. Check out this thread on…
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Install: STi Lateral Links
To round out my STi suspension upgrades, I picked up a set of STi rear lateral links. With these you will need an STi rear sway bar and end links. Finding a 20mm rear sway bar proved to be a royal PITA. These seem to be hot sellers. I eventually found a JDM STi rear…
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Install: STi Solid Steering Linkage
In continuing on my journey to improved steering feels, one item that was high on my list was the STi solid steering link. The WRX comes with a rag joint that is known to kill steering feels. I replace these on almost every car that I have owned and they always make a difference. The…
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Hood Scoop Refurb(ish)
Like most of my projects, this one was spur of the moment. My plan is to get a JDM scoop one day, but it’s not a priority right now. So I decided to make my stock scoop less of an eye sore. Other than sanding the paint down because some of it has peeled off, the…
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Install: Riken Raptor ZR Tires (235/45/17)
My Falken Ziex tires were wearing pretty low and then I got a nail in my tire. I plugged it up myself to buy some time but after a run through Cherohala and the Dragon I guess it had enough. Now it leaks and these tires aren’t worth patching up but I had a spare…
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Install/Review: Perrin Downpipe Blanket
I picked this up from a friend, who got it from another friend. So I am the third owner of this blanket so keep that in mind. I’ve wrapped and rewrapped several downpipes in my life and I’m over it. Although the wrapping process is pretty easy it’s the shedding fiberglass I’m done dealing with.…
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Install: Washer Bottle Relocation
Along with the battery and fuel filter relocation, I wanted to put my washer bottle in the trunk for my 55/45% w/d goal and to clean up the engine back for my future AOS. With fluid the washer tank only weighs around 6 lbs full, but every pound counts. This will be offset by the AOS, but…
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Install: WRX to STi Fuel Hanger Swap
So what prompted this mod? Well, I’ve had an STi before and the fuel filter is located in the tank. The Bugeye WRX filter is in the engine bay and other than mostly being an eyesore, I’ve got plans for that location. And it’s gotten pretty hot too! I’m not keen on having a hot…
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