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Install/Review: 2002-2003 Bugeye v2 Front Lip (eBay knock-off)
I picked up this replica v2 lip on eBay on Black Friday. I love the look of the v2 lip on the Bugeyes, however, I assumed my driveway would destroy it like it did to the v-limited lip on my 2005 STi. Rather than sacrificing a legit v2 lip, should I actually find one, I…
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Install: TurboXS 3-Inch Mid-Pipe
This was kind of an impulse purchase. I wanted my exhaust to be louder, but I didn’t have the funds to purchase the catback I wanted – the Tomei Titanium Ti. After youtubing a few videos on eBay catbacks, I decided to stick with my Genome exhaust after watching this clip again. The TurboXS 3-inch…
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Install: Group-N Front Top Hats
After going through my options in a previous post, I decided to go with the Group-N top hats. I’m going to school and starting a new job so I needed a known quantity for a reliable setup. I won’t have the time to tinker with my car like I want to. However, the swap took…
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Research: Subaru Top Hats
I recently came across an issue with my Whiteline Top Hats rubbing the upper spring perch on the MIN Camber setting. I thought the noise was my broken spring isolator since the spring was popping in low speed situations. However, when I went to replace the isolator I found this… Sigh. I’m not a huge…
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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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Review: Subframe U-Brace
The Subframe U-Brace is one of those semi-controversial Subaru parts that is debated over whether it works or not. Some people say it is critical chassis bracing and others say it is useless weight (~25lbs). I personally leaned towards the former thinking it had to do something… hell, anything – if for no other reason…
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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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