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We are building a 2003 Subaru WRX.

  • Data Viz: Wheel Weights

    When shopping for wheels I cross-check any potential set with a spreadsheet that I made so I can filter down to specific sizes and weights. I found the list of wheels online, but I cannot find the original website that listed all of the data to give credit to, otherwise, I would list it here.…

  • Install: Flipped Control Arm Pin (Free Caster Mod)

    I initially heard about this mod on Nasioc but I can’t seem to find the thread. After removing the Whiteline top hats I needed more positive caster in my life. Turn in, even in daily driving mode, is annoyingly worse than before. So with new wheels almost ready to install (along with the holiday break),…

  • Resource: Wheel Fitment (willtheyfit.com)

    One resource I use religiously help to determine wheel fitment is willtheyfit.com (not a sponsor, just love the site). It has crushed many dreams of running a set of wheels I just found for sale. I highly recommend using that site before forking down your money on a set of wheels only to find out they…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Install: Hybrid Boost Control (EJ207 v8)

    The best of both

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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