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We are building a 2003 Subaru WRX.

  • Mods: SSR Center Cap Refresh

    My SSR GT-2 wheels come with center caps that were in horrible condition. I wasn’t a big fan of the design so I left them off. I prefer a flat cap. I tried a few different caps and none of them fit. SSRs have a unique size that uses an o-ring to lock the cap…

  • Maintenance: EJ207 Valve Cover Gaskets/Pre-Turbo Exhaust Gaskets

    No more oil leaks!

  • Resource: Subaru Transmission Type Search

    I came across a website allows you to search Subaru transmissions by the transmission code to identify the gear ratios. This can come in handy when shopping for Subie transmissions. https://legacypic.uk/transmission/search.php I am perpetually on the lookout for a 4.444 final drive transmission (due to not having any money to actually buy one) with the…

  • Install: 2003 WRX Front Bumper Modifications (Part 2)

    Picking up from Part 1, we are going to continue working on the front bumper. For the fog light covers, I didn’t like the way it looked around the edges or I didn’t trust if the paint would stick to the adhesive so I added a layer of Bondo Glass around the covers. Next, we…

  • Install: 2003 WRX Front Bumper Modifications

    During the semester winter break, I knew this would probably be my best time to get some modifications done. And since I want to spray the front lip and bumper during the spring, I figured I should probably get a big jump on prepping those items for paint. First thing first, weigh the bumper of…

  • Review: 2003 Subaru WRX ABS Disabled

    Subaru brakes, outside of Brembos, aren’t known for how impressive they are. Pedal feel, is generally ok at best and brake fade can happen under spirited back roads driving, especially at roads like the Tail of the Dragon. Many of these issues can be remedied with stainless steel braided brake lines, upgraded braked pads, and…

  • Install: 02-05 WRX Side Skirt Spats (Part 1)

    I picked up these WRX sides skirt spats from Amazon, however, they are available on eBay as well [affiliate link]. My goal right now is to get as many of my cosmetic mods installed as I can during the winter; then paint them after the spring semester.   The quality of these pieces is ok. There are…

  • Install: OEM Undertray (w/U-Brace Delete)

    Most people seem to remove their undertrays but I like them. They keep the elements out which in turn keeps the engine bay cleaner for longer. They probably have some aero functionality as well.  My WRX didn’t come with an undertray when I bought it. And after I deleted the U-brace I wasn’t sure if…

  • Install: GDT Cylinder 4 Cooling Mod

    Overview I picked up this piece a couple of months ago. I was planning on installing when I did my timing belt but that’s kind of on the backburner until the fall semester is over.  If you aren’t familiar, this is the GetADomTune (GDT) cylinder 4 coolant mod.  It is supposed to introduce reverse cooling…

  • Install: eBay v2 Lip Modification (Part 2)

    Picking up from Part 1, this post will cover the STi side splitters I added to the v2 eBay lip. And if you don’t know what STi side splitters are here is a pic.  These splitters are found on 04-05 STi (Blobeye) models. I believe the Hawkeyes got some too but those are integrated into…

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