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Tag: WRX

May 13, 2022

Install: JDM Front Plate (Custom)

Kinda maaad (fake) JDM

Installs, Subaru WRX

WRX
April 13, 2022

Mod: Custom Bugeye WRX Lip (Part I)

Performing lip surgery

Mods, Subaru WRX

WRX
January 31, 2022

Install: Cusco Front/Rear Sway Bars (22mm)

I initially wanted to wait to install the R180 before the sway bars, but the mod bug got the better of me. Also, the R180 will probably require more parts than I initially anticipated. I have a full STi suspension, so I picked up the sway bars from RSD via Kyle at Subiewerks. The first…

Installs, Subaru WRX

WRX
January 28, 2022

Research: Correcting Rear Suspension Geometries

When we lower our cars, the baseline suspension geometry changes. For most people, this is an acceptable trade-off for the benefits of a lowered car. We can use Roll Center Correction Kits to fix roll steer in the front, but in the rear, things are more complicated. Further, since I am considering a RWD conversion,…

Rumbles

WRX
January 19, 2022

Mod: Cusco Rear Lower Subframe Brace

I have done very little chassis bracing in the rear of the WRX even though I know it helps. After installing the front Cusco Subframe Brace, I decided to order the rear Cusco Subframe Brace. The install should have been pretty straightforward. Remove the four bolts holding the swaybar mount brackets in place, pop the…

Installs, Mods, Subaru WRX

WRX
January 8, 2022

Mod: Cusco Lower Brace II (JDM)

After the 6MT swap, I noticed that my steering response went down. This could be from the additional 80lbs of mass from the 6MT, the extra rotational weight of the diffs, the front diff adding additional loads on the front suspension, or all of the above. I figured it might be a good time to…

Installs, Mods, Subaru WRX

WRX
December 30, 2021

Mod: 2003 Bugeye WRX 6MT Swap

Adding almost 100 lbs for better gearing.

Installs, Mods, Subaru WRX

WRX
October 23, 2021

Mod: Subaru WRX (02-07) Voltage Booster Mod

There is a Nasioc thread over increasing the voltage of the alternator (up to 14.8v) to improve performance. They insert a diode into the ALT-S fuse in the engine bay and it tricks the voltage regulator to put out a bit more voltage. One aspect of the BRZ EPAS retrofit I was concerned about was…

Installs, Mods

Subaru, WRX
August 6, 2021

Install: Grimmspeed Hood Struts

Do you even lift?

Installs

WRX
July 14, 2021

Install: HKS Twin Scroll Downpipe (JDM)

Time to let the EJ207 breathe.

Installs

WRX