|
BannedForLulz posted:Any recommendations for an all season tire for an 04MY WRX? I have a set of Pilot Sport A/S on there right now and theyre great in the dry, but they seem horrible bad in the wet. Last night they lost all traction on a moderate stop and I slid halfway out into an intersection (with almost sliding into an intersection twice before.) I dont need the best per se, but something that I wont kill me. Bridgestone RE960as. Wet weather grip is almost as good as in the dry - I think I've only ever lost traction a couple of times in the wet since I've had them.
|
| # ¿ Dec 1, 2008 20:48 |
|
|
|
| # ¿ May 19, 2013 18:49 |
|
|
BannedForLulz posted:Hmmm. Theyre a little pricey for me at ~$150 a pop, I like to go for around the ~$100 area. But I see people are singing their praises, and the tires I have on there now are honestly scary in anything but bone dry so I guess I will be purchasing a set of these come spring. Thanks for the heads up guys. Skimping on tyres is a bit of a false economy tbh - they're the only point of contact between your car and the road. Why they charge more for the terrible RE92 is beyond me.
|
| # ¿ Dec 5, 2008 21:16 |
|
|
cmorrow001 posted:Windshield wiper recommendations? I just got some of the Rain-X latitudes and they seem pretty  so far.
|
| # ¿ Dec 8, 2008 17:33 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:I finally talked got word from the dealership that Saab is sending out a brand new transmission to take care of my reverse skipping/clicking issue in my 92x aero. Don't dump the clutch repeatedly at stoplights!
|
| # ¿ Dec 8, 2008 19:08 |
|
|
TurboLuvah posted:I still change my oil every 3k on the clock no matter what, in any of my cars He has a 92x, which is a 2.0 turbo.
|
| # ¿ Dec 14, 2008 14:18 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:well the 2006 92x has a 2.5, but yeah I have the 2005 with a 2.0. Huh, didn't know they offered the bigger engine - I thought we all got the 2.0. Edit- after doing some digging I can't find anything to support that, and the fact that they only built 10k of them suggest that all the Aeros are 2 liters. The Linear was a 2.5 though. drgitlin fucked around with this message at Dec 14, 2008 around 19:32 |
| # ¿ Dec 14, 2008 19:30 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:uhhh, they're Federal Super Steel 535. When I bought the car the previous owner took the car to the tire shop to have them fill one of the tires that had been losing pressure. Apparently they took the tire off to inspect/patch it and then told her that it wasn't in any condition to be driving on so I got a call from her saying "I've got to buy new tires for the car" I offered to split the cost with her but because she was actually at the shop waiting for the tires to be swapped I had exactly 0 minutes to research tires and recommend what she purchase. Kind of got stuck with no choice unfortunately but at least they're new. WTF? I've never even heard of that brand. Do yourself and your car a massive favour - get some RE960AS right now. Sell the Stash AM95s if you must!
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 01:26 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:gently caress, they can't be that cheap can they? Les Schwab charged her $85/tire for them. Your car is wearing the equivalent of a fake pair of AJIVs in green, yellow and black, but the air bubble is solid plastic. 
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 02:34 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:hey, as long as I can run fast in them... Honestly, a decent pair of tyres will transform that car. The difference from the stock RE92s was big enough for me, I can't imagine what it would have been like from Chinese ones made from bakelite. They're the only parts of your car that actually interact with the road, it's worth the effort.
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 03:02 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:yeah well... considering Portland gets snow approximately one week out of the year it doesn't seem like the most sound investment. It's way easier for me to just keep a pair of chains handy if/when I have to be driving around in the ice. Please, please, please. From one sneakerhead to another, hear me. Screw the AP for now, get some good tyres. RE960s are the best all-seasons you can buy right now. Tire Rack has them for $112 a corner: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Y&speed_rating=(Y)&minSpeedRating=V As i said earlier, they are the only points of contact between your car and the road - without a doubt THE most important bit to spend money on. I've been dithering on an AP for my 92x for a while now, the tyre upgrade happened as soon as I could push the button. Even compared to the stock RE92s it's like a different car - wet weather handling is insane, and there's so much more grip and feel in the dry, plus they cope with the little bit of snow we get here. Honestly, spend that $5-600 on new rubber now, and do the AP in 6 months time. You might even live long enough to see that happen.
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 12:24 |
|
|
TurboLuvah posted:Trust everyone when they say better tires are worth it. I didn't believe it until I got some high performance summer tires, and the difference is incredible, I am now a convert. At that to a nice set of Nokian winter tires, and I'm now a firm believer in the "buy better rubber immediately if possible," crowd. Living in Portland I don't think he needs a dedicated set of winter tyres and wheels, but omg buy better all seasons now.
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 15:41 |
|
|
[ELP] posted:Ok, I can understand that advice but if I take it to a shop and it turns out to be something simple like a fuel-to-air ratio problem wouldn't that be silly to pass on it? Am I missing something? I've already talked the car down quite a bit in price, would still be a deal even if I had to replace the engine. They have already agreed to diagnose and fix the problem before selling it to me at this point regardless. If my granny had balls she'd be my grandpa. It's your money, and you sound like you don't want to be talked out of it, but OMGWTFNO. Run away.
|
| # ¿ Dec 15, 2008 18:42 |
|
|
Drivers Republic have an article with some crazy firebreathing STI you can buy in the UK that's based of one of the Japanese homologation specials - can you get Type-C's in the US too, or will DOT not let them in?
|
| # ¿ Dec 22, 2008 14:56 |
|
|
Ribsauce posted:Anyone know about these Saab 9.2x AEROs? Are they bascially WRXs with leather and more options? I had never heard of one, saw one today while checking out a Legacy, and thought it looked awesome. The dealer said it is basically a rebadged WRX engine wise and from what I have seen online it looks like this is true. Are they really reliable like Subarus? Anyone own one? If so can I bother you with 200 questions? Yes, several of us have them. Yes, they're very reliable. The main differences are we got the MY2006 interior a year early, there's more sound deadening, the suspension is tuned a bit differently, and we have the STI steering rack. THe 92x is just a better looking (the best looking) WRX variant. Backno - yes, RE960ASs are worth it.
|
| # ¿ Dec 23, 2008 13:29 |
|
|
Lando posted:gently caress you. We dont get fun stuff like that:( Would it be possible to import one though? If the model has type approval in the US, does that mean you can bring over foreign market examples?
|
| # ¿ Dec 23, 2008 13:30 |
|
|
Yeah, buy the manual. You need to change gears yourself to deal with the lag (which isn't major but it's there) and as long as you don't do stupid things like clutch drops at 5000 rpm it should be fine.
|
| # ¿ Dec 23, 2008 14:47 |
|
|
Ribsauce posted:I just got back from riding in the 9-2x and it was awesome. My dad drove it and loved it. Before he wanted me to get the automatic one for sale 100 miles away if I decided on the Saab, but after he was like "get this in manual." Welcome to the club. Do you know about http://www.saab92x.com
|
| # ¿ Dec 23, 2008 22:50 |
|
|
kimbo305 posted:Why can't one of the big Subie shops in the US do something like that? It's not like there's any inherent flaw with the USDM 2.5 motor, right? Is the Japanese spec engine not legal over here?
|
| # ¿ Dec 23, 2008 22:51 |
|
|
Ribsauce posted:
Yes - get in touch with a Saab dealer and you should be able to to get one under warranty, although it might have expired now.
|
| # ¿ Dec 24, 2008 03:28 |
|
|
Wrar posted:If you can find a Saab 9-2X they come with the STi rack stock. The STi rack is awesome. Yeah, steering feel on the 9-2x is really nice.
|
| # ¿ Jan 6, 2009 13:19 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:ahhhh, that's right... forgot about that. I was looking at LGT's and was thinking about how much that would suck. Can you post a pic please? I'm looking for a solution for our 92x that will add aux in and let me use my iPhone without looking hideous and as you know the Aero is double DIN.
|
| # ¿ Jan 8, 2009 18:40 |
|
|
TurboLuvah posted:LGT fitment parts are different than the 9-2x, you would need to use WRX compatible DIN stereo components. No, I know, but MMD3 also has a 9-2x.
|
| # ¿ Jan 8, 2009 21:31 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:well would you use aux-in for any components other than the iphone? ie do you have any non-ipod mp3 players? My wife has a Zune.  Also, why is your iPhone B&W? drgitlin fucked around with this message at Jan 10, 2009 around 02:07 |
| # ¿ Jan 10, 2009 02:01 |
|
|
bull3964 posted:In the first few years, I would average around 25 highway/city driving and managed to get 28mpg a few times going between Pittsburgh and DC on the PA turnpike. That was averaging between 70mph and 80mph with the ac on too. You get 19 in town? Wow. I've been tracking my mileage since around Thanksgiving, and you can work out which points reflect mileage in town:  I'm tempted to switch the units to Imperial gallons to make me feel better.
|
| # ¿ Feb 19, 2009 13:34 |
|
|
bull3964 posted:In all fairness "town" is a relative term. I don't do much city stop and go driving. Always 93, and I only ever fill up at a Shell or BP.
|
| # ¿ Feb 19, 2009 19:52 |
|
|
AFewBricksShy posted:Philly, and an all around good all season tire. I'm not racing or anything like that, just a daily driver. I've been running RE960s on the 9-2x for about 18 months now and everything Bull3964 says is right, they're loving amazing.
|
| # ¿ Apr 4, 2009 01:54 |
|
|
sherifroads posted:Just before the winter I bought a set of RE-960as for my 92x. Well just last week one of my tires gets a leak in it. I go to get it fixed and they said its a screw in the sidewall, and can not fix it. Well my question is, I have less then 3000 miles on those tires, can i get away with replacing just that tire, or maybe two of them, compared to all four of them? Also its an auto. I think i had the same situation, and there was little enough wear on the tyres that I didn't need to replace all four, just the hosed one. Do you have a good wheel and brake shop near you? They should be able to inspect the tyres and see if it'll be alright.
|
| # ¿ Apr 12, 2009 04:30 |
|
|
Are the bigger brakes on the 2006/7 WRXs that much better than the earlier efforts? After the 92x's 45k mile service the mechanic told me I need new pads and rear discs, and at the price he quoted I could probably upgrade to the 6 pot fronts and 2 pot rears (http://www.fastwrx.com/sufobrup.html) - should I? Also, anyone used that place in NoVA?
|
| # ¿ May 1, 2009 10:51 |
|
|
I was a bit suspicious. The total quote was for $1300, to replace the front pads and machine the front rotors, replace the rears totally as apparently they're 'pretty grooved,' and replace the two 'drive belts' which have 'hairline cracks.' One of the other mechanics there took a look at the belts with me when I picked it up and was all wtf there's nothing wrong with them. The car is running the stock 16"s if they don't clear the bigger rear discs I might not bother because I don't really want to have to buy new wheels and tyres in addition to brakes - I'd rather spend the money on an accessport and a head unit that would let me plug in my iPod.
|
| # ¿ May 1, 2009 13:23 |
|
|
The 1300 included replacing the serpentine belts, but I agree it seems a bit outrageous. The weird thing is they've been pretty reasonable otherwise. Doing the brakes myself might be possible (although I doubt the wife would let me) plus I'd have to do them on the street, but I might check out that shop in NoVA.
|
| # ¿ May 1, 2009 13:45 |
|
|
Is this going to be a typical AI question where we all give you advice and you do the opposite anyway? 
|
| # ¿ May 4, 2009 17:40 |
|
|
When I bought my Aero the only demo car they had was an auto, which I drove to get an idea of the rest of the car, and it wasn't a patch on the manual. The turbolag is exacerbated by the slushbox, I'd wait and get the manual if I were you. Of course, this is AI so you're probably going to ignore us all and then post in three weeks saying you hate the auto and how hard is it to swap transmissions.
|
| # ¿ May 8, 2009 00:45 |
|
|
So, speaking of clutches, I've noticed that when you depress the clutch in the 9-2x, there's a noise, a bit like a much quieter gear whine like you'd get in reverse. I'm quite sure it didn't used to make that noise. Does anyone else know what I'm talking about?
|
| # ¿ Jun 10, 2009 02:05 |
|
|
69sofine posted:Is it odd for the tires and steering wheel feel like they're shaking if I'm taking a turn just in neutral? A: why are you taking turns in neutral? B: yes, probably.
|
| # ¿ Aug 19, 2009 12:05 |
|
|
MMD3 posted:what oil are you guys using in your WRX's? I haven't changed my own oil on the Saabaru yet but I think it's about time I started after the local quick-stop place charged me $65 for Pennzoil 5w30. I recently moved to Valvoline's synthetic oil, after using Mobil 1.
|
| # ¿ Sep 21, 2009 11:09 |
|
|
ub818 posted:Good to hear, I just recommended those to a friend of mine, but he doesn't have a subaru and didn't need a dedicated snow tire, just new tires that were good all seasons. RE960AS' are so competent it's not funny.
|
| # ¿ Dec 10, 2009 17:15 |
|
|
Wrar posted:Hey guys, I need new brake pads for my DD 9-2x Aero. Any suggestions? Likewise. I've heard good things about EBC reds. Is this good advice?
|
| # ¿ Mar 18, 2010 11:10 |
|
|
bull3964 posted:Thanks, now all I have to do is wait for them to release the drat things. Our Saaburu is an 05, and I've worn a hole in the mat AND the loving carpet with my left heel.
|
| # ¿ Jun 11, 2010 14:20 |
|
|
syphon posted:Those and the tinted windows (and the sweet Nurburgring decal) are all I've done it it. I hope the car has actually been to the Nordschleife. Otherwise it's like wearing a medal you didn't get awarded.
|
| # ¿ Jun 29, 2010 23:20 |
|
|
|
| # ¿ May 19, 2013 18:49 |
|
|
Anyone know a tuner or mechanic in the DC area that will do an open ECU tune? I've been told that's probably a better plan than an accessport.
|
| # ¿ Jul 2, 2010 13:28 |
|
