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We are building a 2003 Subaru WRX.

  • 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…

  • Design: Pellissippi Raceway

    Every once and awhile I come up with a t-shirt design, and sometimes I like it enough to put it up on my store. Problem is that I forget to tell people. So for now on, I will make a quick post about any new late night additions I come up with. 🤓 This latest…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Install: SuperPro Steering Rack Bushings

    I kinda bought these on a whim after missing out on another 13:1 STi steering rack on eBay. And after driving a friend’s WRX I realized my steering wasn’t nearly as tight as I thought it was. Time to fix that problem, or at least head in that direction.  I wanted to wait until I…

  • 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…

  • A Good Two-Hour Drive.

    East Tennessee is home to several great roads to drive, with the most famous being the Tail of the Dragon. This is probably due to the the Appalachian Mountains running right along the eastern Tennessee/western North Carolina border. If there is a road running across this area then there is a good bet that it…

  • 2009 WRX (Archived Build Thread Post)

    So this post may be a little confusing. But it more or less a copy/paste job of my old 2009 WRX build thread before the forum was shut down. I wanted to keep the info out on the interwebs for future reference. Some links are broken and at some point I will go through and…

  • Street Fight: EJ207 vs EJ257

    I’ve been thinking about these two engines for some time now. I’ve heard many great things about the EJ207 and how Fuji Heavy should’ve given us the EJ207 instead of the EJ257. Personally, I think this is mostly JDM envy and I will admit I had a little bit it myself. 🙂 Having owned both…

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