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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: Odyssey PC925 +Battery Relocation
Continuing on with Project +Lightness, today we are going to delete the OEM size battery from the engine bay and replace it with a smaller and lighter battery in the trunk. I chose the Odyssey PC925. It is still a 28 lb battery but it is rated for in cabin use and since this is…
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Steering Feels (Feedback)
What makes for good steering feels (or feedback)? I have been chasing this question for some time now. Maybe even before I realized I was doing so. Obviously at some point this becomes more of a personal preference answer and thus an experiment in trial and error. More mods? I’m in! 😀 A quick google…
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Review: Oswald Lightweight Bumper Beam
I’ve had a couple days behind the wheel of my WRX with the Oswald beam installed and I think I am ready to give a review of it, before it becomes my new normal. First off, fit and finish was great. Everything lined up from the beam to the frame and the only thing I had to…
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Install: Oswald Performance Lightweight Front Bumper Beam
I have been contemplating an Oswald Lightweight Bumper Beam for some time now. Even back when I owned my 2005 STi, however the STi handled so well that it seemed to be permanently in the “maybe next time” camp. The 2003 WRX handles much better than I expected even though it has lower grip than the…