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The biggest issue is the weight of the clutch. The BRZ clutch is so light and effortless. The WRX clutch is a leg press by comparison. That, combined with a less progressive catch point on the WRX clutch means it's really easy to stall it after getting back in. I wouldn't really say the BRZ clutch has more play though. In fact, the clutch travel in general is much shorter than the WRX, the grab point just isn't as abrupt. Clutch travel in ASCII art, * denotes grab point. WRX: |-***------------| BRZ: |--*******--|
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Linux Nazi posted:Tirechat: I've been an rs-3 fanboy for the past year or so, but if you aren't taking it out to the track/canyons/etc, they make for a pretty expensive consumable compared to the rest of the street tires out there(and even r-comps - hoosiers are maybe $40 more per set D:). The v2s are great, and I can't wait to burn through my last set of rs-3's to buy a couple more sets. They grip well, communicate well, and handle heat extremely well without getting greasy. They just wear so drat fast.
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I'm a big fan of my RE760s for street use so far. At first they seemed like a pretty lame tire, but after they've had a few miles on them they don't feel much less grippy than the RS3s did on the street. No idea how they'd do at an autocross, but they're certainly harder-wearing than the RS3.
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Aug 26, 2014 18:02
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Love my continental extremecontact DW set.
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Aug 26, 2014 18:27
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Anyone replace the o ring for the steering pump? I've got occasional shuddering and proper fluid levels/no leaks. I'm reading it's a common problem. Pep did not have the ring so I'm close to ordering a bag of 100 from Amazon ugh.
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Aug 26, 2014 20:02
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You might also want to do the whole hose from the reservoir to the pump. It gets old and hard and air starts leaking in there too.
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Aug 26, 2014 20:21
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I've had the dealership tell me twice now that: my accessory belts are cracking/cracked my P/S fluid is too dark Another shop said this about my accessory belts when I had them do an oil change for me. I've looked at my acc belts, pushed on them from various angles. I don't see any cracking. Is there some sort of technique that I'm not aware of to identify camouflaged cracks in them? They look fine to me. I was under the impression the P/S fluid in newer Subarus (all Subarus?) was a lifetime fluid, not recommended/needed to be replaced. This is a 2009, and I'll admit, it's dark looking like it's dirty/contaminated. Does this indicate that something is allowing contamination into the system that needs to also be fixed?
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Aug 26, 2014 20:33
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Sten - Check RockAuto to see if they have a Gates PS rebuild kit for your PS pump. Sometimes they do, the last one I bought was like eight bucks and had all the o-rings with it.
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Aug 26, 2014 20:34
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For an 03 wrx I get pn 348564. Special order from my distributor that lists it, somewhere close to $30.
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Aug 26, 2014 20:50
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si posted:I've had the dealership tell me twice now that: Subarus just use atf fluid for steering. It isn't lifetime.
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Aug 26, 2014 21:03
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There also really isn't a change interval specified in the manual either.
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Aug 26, 2014 21:06
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nm posted:Subarus just use atf fluid for steering. It isn't lifetime. bull3964 posted:There also really isn't a change interval specified in the manual either. Right, I know it's just your basic ATF fluid, but there's no service interval or even a service indicator (replace when X)
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Aug 26, 2014 21:18
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si posted:I've had the dealership tell me twice now that: Inspecting the belt is straightforward. Look at it closely with a flashlight on the inner side and if there are cracks you'll see them. You can even flex the belt with your hand to see if any open up. Jamal & SSS - thanks for the info. My mechanic is very fair and I do not have much free time with a baby at home so I may just talk to them about hose and o-ring or whatever they see fit. The bag of 100 from amazon is less than $5 but it just seems absurd to me. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FN0VCY/
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si posted:Right, I know it's just your basic ATF fluid, but there's no service interval or even a service indicator (replace when X) If it's like my Subaru then you don't need to change the fluid. It will leak out on its own.
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Hey guys, I'm in the market for something all terrain and with good gas mileage. From your collective experiences, is the XV a solid Subaru? I like that it's a light crossover and has good ground clearance. My current jalopy is an '01 Isuzu Rodeo that's in the shop for the 2nd time this year.
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Miskatonic posted:Hey guys, I'm in the market for something all terrain and with good gas mileage. From your collective experiences, is the XV a solid Subaru? I like that it's a light crossover and has good ground clearance. My current jalopy is an '01 Isuzu Rodeo that's in the shop for the 2nd time this year. I believe the Crosstrek has the same ground clearance as an Impreza, so I think you might want to look at Outbacks.
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BoyBlunder posted:I believe the Crosstrek has the same ground clearance as an Impreza, so I think you might want to look at Outbacks. The Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek all have the same ground clearance at 8.7" vs. the Impreza's 5.9".
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Obsurveyor posted:The Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek all have the same ground clearance at 8.7" vs. the Impreza's 5.9". Oh hot drat, then. My fault!
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Aug 27, 2014 14:03
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Miskatonic posted:Hey guys, I'm in the market for something all terrain and with good gas mileage. From your collective experiences, is the XV a solid Subaru? I like that it's a light crossover and has good ground clearance. My current jalopy is an '01 Isuzu Rodeo that's in the shop for the 2nd time this year. I had a Crosstrek as a loner once and I couldn't wait to get my Impreza back from the dealership. It was nowhere nearly as nimble as my Impreza as the steering felt more vague and the ride was not as firm. It was even less forthcoming when it came to power though both were equipped with CVTs. The Outback I was once given as a loner had a better ride but was too big and not as maneuverable. If the Forrester handled as well as the Outback, I'd out for that over the Crosstrek in spite of the higher cost. Besides, there is the option of the 250 hp Forrester XT if you want something with more power. I'd still do a test drive first. I heard the new model year Crosstreks had received steering and suspension improvements so the ride may be better. Plus, I haven't driven or ridden in a Forrester so I don't know how it handles.
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FYI I did the tests to check for head gasket failure on my gfs brother in laws Subaru. Every thing turned up negative. The coolant levels havent changed a drop in 2 weeks. I dropped by an Indy shop friend and he did a cooling system pressure test and it turned out fine too. The car was in for warranty work, is the Subaru dealer being a bunch of douches or a tech that didn't know anything? 99 outback with a 2.5 for any one who cares.
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Edward IV posted:I had a Crosstrek as a loner once and I couldn't wait to get my Impreza back from the dealership. It was nowhere nearly as nimble as my Impreza as the steering felt more vague and the ride was not as firm. It was even less forthcoming when it came to power though both were equipped with CVTs. The Outback I was once given as a loner had a better ride but was too big and not as maneuverable. If the Forrester handled as well as the Outback, I'd out for that over the Crosstrek in spite of the higher cost. Besides, there is the option of the 250 hp Forrester XT if you want something with more power. The XV has different gearing than the Impreza to overcome the bigger tires. The suspension is more geared towards off paved road. Also it has a stiffer body, and some heavier other parts, and is allowed to tow up to 1000 lbs while still under warranty.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:FYI I did the tests to check for head gasket failure on my gfs brother in laws Subaru. Every thing turned up negative. The coolant levels havent changed a drop in 2 weeks. I dropped by an Indy shop friend and he did a cooling system pressure test and it turned out fine too. Might be when they changed the oil there was some emulsion in there from condensation and it was enough they thought the head gasket had gone? If an engine is only used for a lot of short trips you can build up a lot of moisture in the motor because it never gets up to temperature for long enough to evaporate it all and push it out the breather valve. I've seen it on my KTM, nearly shat myself when I spotted cream in the oil sight glass the first time.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:FYI I did the tests to check for head gasket failure on my gfs brother in laws Subaru. Every thing turned up negative. The coolant levels havent changed a drop in 2 weeks. I dropped by an Indy shop friend and he did a cooling system pressure test and it turned out fine too. If the 99 is a phase two motor (single overhead cam) than the typical way head gasket leaks are detected are by looking for oil leaks underneath the engine where the head meets the short block.
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You know... It's just an in town car so I bet that was the part that made think head gaskets. I'll double check the head/short block mating area tomorrow when I get a chance and see of there's leaks. But then again all the Subaru people in the area aren't super fond of the dealer, so that might be a sign too.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:But then again all the Subaru people in the area aren't super fond of the dealer, so that might be a sign too. I just refuse to take anything that's not in warranty to a dealer shop any more, and advise all my friends likewise. I've just started going to a shop so indie he doesn't even have a sign. EDIT: Although, now I think of it, without the dealer shop quoting my PO over a thousand pounds (2kUSD) to do a cat, a CV boot and a crank shaft seal, he wouldn't have sold the car to me for a hundred quid, so these places have their uses 
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I'm gonna be auto crossing my 2003 WRX with 125k in a month, any tips so that I don't break something?
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Yakattak posted:I'm gonna be auto crossing my 2003 WRX with 125k in a month, any tips so that I don't break something? Keep an eye on your oil levels.
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Pretty excited, installed my short shifter (<3 jamal) a few weeks ago, feels pretty good. Now, sitting in a pile I have: front and rear Kartboy shifter bushings, TIC replacement shift linkage, Fumoto drain plug, and a big ol' jug of some Royal Purple w/ a filter. Next up for the pile is some fluid for the transmission, then it's time to rent a bay somewhere around Seattle to blast through an oil change, tranny fluid change, and the tranny upgrades. Woo! Realllly curious to see what the Fumoto's like, been half wanting to grab one for a while now. Guess I won't really know for another 5-6k miles. Hopefully.
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Nur_Neerg posted:Pretty excited, installed my short shifter (<3 jamal) a few weeks ago, feels pretty good. Now, sitting in a pile I have: front and rear Kartboy shifter bushings, TIC replacement shift linkage, Fumoto drain plug, and a big ol' jug of some Royal Purple w/ a filter. Next up for the pile is some fluid for the transmission, then it's time to rent a bay somewhere around Seattle to blast through an oil change, tranny fluid change, and the tranny upgrades. Woo! Realllly curious to see what the Fumoto's like, been half wanting to grab one for a while now. Guess I won't really know for another 5-6k miles. Hopefully. The Fumoto is like "why do they not hand these out with drivers licenses?" It's really the greatest thing ever invented.
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Yakattak posted:I'm gonna be auto crossing my 2003 WRX with 125k in a month, any tips so that I don't break something? Check your fluids, brake pads, battery tie-down, and safety gear. You can also find the club's tech sheet and double check those things if you want to, but other than that, just have fun! ps: bring lots of water if you're unsure if they'll be providing any onsite
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FogHelmut posted:The Fumoto is like "why do they not hand these out with drivers licenses?" It's really the greatest thing ever invented. The most worthwhile purchase for anyone wanting to do their own oil changes. The OEM way seems so uncivilized afterwards.
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Is posting about selling a car kosher here? I have it on craigslist now, and will likely put it on the Subaru forums soon, but I figured someone here might be interested.
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Hillridge posted:Is posting about selling a car kosher here? Paint it pink and post it in the craigslist thread.
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Anyone on here have a '15 WRX yet or are the inventory levels still low. I'm curious to see what people are doing with them and how they like them.
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Aug 28, 2014 06:25
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Didn't somebody here get one a few weeks ago?
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I'm thinking of renewing the struts on my '96 Legacy AWD 2.0 if the car turns out to be solid. The internet seems to think I can throw the same era Outback struts in and get an easy 1.5inch lift. Is it really as simple as that? The extra clearance would be nice for my use.
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Doesn't that put the steering linkage or something at a weird angle on that generation of car? IIRC it causes something to rub and steering gets a bit notchy. somebody (jamal) come in here and correct me.
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To me it seems like it would put all kinds of things at unintended for long term angles. Steering components, drive shafts, axles, cv joints. I don't know, wouldn't putting the wheels at a different distance from the body effect everything between the body and the wheels?
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That would be my intuition too, which is why I thought I'd ask here. Mind you, it's not a huge bump in height. I live in a pretty rural area end up in a lot of damp, lumpy fields thanks to several hobbies. I'd just like to minimise my chances of grounding out.
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FogHelmut posted:To me it seems like it would put all kinds of things at unintended for long term angles. Steering components, drive shafts, axles, cv joints. I don't know, wouldn't putting the wheels at a different distance from the body effect everything between the body and the wheels? It's not like Subaru hasn't done that in the past from the factory, for minor lifts off the the Impreza and legacy platforms it's not much more than taller springs and struts, in larger lift cases they usually throw in an inch or so spacer between the subframe's and body. Honestly don't think a mild height increase is going to do much harm.
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