Topic: Listen here.... New Jack ! (Read 2028 times)

TheBigChill · « **on:** July 19, 2010, 01:00:07 PM »

What's up guys ?

Well, I've made the plunge, just bought my first Subaru. I bought a 2002 Silver WRX Wagon, bug-eye FTW. 72k Miles, 1 adult female owner, no mods !

I'll have pics up soon.

A little background on myself: 28 Year old guy, Technician @ GE Energy, and I live in Troy NY on River Street.
I've been driving modded and or "fun" cars since age 16. I've owned 7 SR20 powered cars, a few of them turbocharged. I've had a turbo RX-7 (fc3s), and just sold 3 weeks ago my built block Mazdaspeed Protege. I'm hoping my Subie experience is a good one. I think I got a good deal, and reliable car. It was hard to find a unmolested 1 owner WRX wagon, but I found it.

I'm up for local meets and things like that, so I'll keep an eye out for meets / events.

I'm looking to "gently" mod the Wagon, and was thinking that a Borla Hush CBE, w/ a catless down-pipe and up-pipe would be a good route to go. I'm not looking to go mod crazy, just want to get that rumble a bit deeper :0)

See ya around.

Nismonic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2010, 01:13:45 PM »

Welcome to the soc. Nice score on the unmolested bugeye. You are going to love it in the snow.

+1 to Karma for the mazda love. I've got an FC of my own

TheBigChill · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2010, 01:24:13 PM »

Quote from: Nismonic on July 19, 2010, 01:13:45 PM

Welcome to the soc. Nice score on the unmolested bugeye. You are going to love it in the snow.

+1 to Karma for the mazda love. I've got an FC of my own

Loved my FC, but not the 20 year old bolts it had....hahaha. Yes, I'm an avid snowboarder, so getting to the mountain is a great plus. I can't wait to get my side skirts painted and a minor exhaust set-up going on the bug-eye wagon.

Thanks !

spoolordie · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2010, 02:12:23 PM »

nice car listed....i am too familiar with the SR20 cars.... welcome to the club

you ever want to see some local drift events let me know, i help out with the cars and preparation and pit stuff lol...and also talk shit to drifters that say im a grip racezor lol

well i am lol

SideshowBob · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2010, 03:00:27 PM »

Quote from: TheBigChill on July 19, 2010, 01:00:07 PM

I'm looking to "gently" mod the Wagon, and was thinking that a Borla Hush CBE, w/ a catless down-pipe and up-pipe would be a good route to go. I'm not looking to go mod crazy, just want to get that rumble a bit deeper :0)

That's a great route to go. Do that and remove the intake snorkel and get a tune (best) or a Cobb Accessport (ok) to maximize the TBE and the uppipe.

TheBigChill · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2010, 05:49:01 PM »

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and also talk shit to drifters that say im a grip racezor lol

"Fucking Mustangs...." hahaha

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That's a great route to go. Do that and remove the intake snorkel and get a tune (best) or a Cobb Accessport (ok) to maximize the TBE and the uppipe.

Right on. Any advice on the exhaust ? (i know, it's preference) I'd really like to keep it quiet, and low-key looking, that's why I thought the Borla Hush or MadDad whisper would be a good choice.

I know once in a while Dom comes to tune locally, but who else is there ? Moon ? The AccessPort is cool, but I feel like it's just such a blind tune that the AFR's can't be that good.... Thanks guys !

Kavik · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2010, 06:56:35 PM »

welcome to the boards! love the bugeye wagons poppin' up all over

i think you should throw a high flow air filter in that thing

(sorry, selfless plug, got one for sale on that part of the forum lol)

spenk · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:31:01 PM »

+1 karma for the Mazda & longroof action.

Find a used Cobb TBE on NASIOC for cheap and get a tune. FunFunFun!

Photofixer · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:43:58 PM »

Welcome to the boards

, Welcome to the subaru world.. now that you "own" one you can technically "Get it" . Their is just something about these cars that set it apart from the others..

AWD.. Maybe
able to last a good decent amount of time.. Maybe
the ability to mod it to the motherfucking limit and still get 30mph .. Maybe

Get to hang out with us and eat mad food... Ya I think so.. LOL

No more looking for a Saabaru huh ?

If you are looking for just sound... Prodrive axleback [Muffler] end of story that is the BEST sounding muffler that "was" on the market PRODRIVEUSA went out of business like 4 years ago. It retains the 2.5" diameter of the stock exhuast and allows for increased airflow..
When I put just this muffler on my car STOCK it sounded like I was rolling a 3" exhaust .

If you are looking to free up some power as well.. Don't we all I would also recommend a Up pipe and Downpipe combo. Getting rid of those Cats will leave plenty of room for barking..

Stock TD04 is good till about 18psi with the stock 440cc injectors, You can turn up the boost alittle bit if you want..

Dominic is comming to town one a year like Santa Clause and will be in town this comming weekend for the 2010 year , would be a great chance to meet him and our club and see that we are all decent people.

Unlike the Kohl's parking lot on friday nights people in Albany.

Local parts hook up for Subaru is CapitalandSubaru GMC Subaru in Scotia on route 50. Fred is his name .. you get roughly 10% off on anything.
I take advantage of that almost bi monthly, I am always grabbing something from Fred.. 518-399-9999 Fred is the Parts Manager their.. he is also parting out a few 02c bugeyes you might wanna grab some parts from him .. DIRT CHEAP>. He's cool like that...

If you need a hand working alittle bit on your car.. I have some tools , low profile jack , Jack stands and am located in East Greenbush . .Right down the road from you..{ I also do Detailing}

Their are a lot of great people here, even the younger crowd..

Loads of information just start reading.. and don't worry about getting flamed for questions like .. is 1 + 1 = 2 Because we are not like the National Website "North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club" or Nasioc or NATZICOCKS>>> LOL

Welcome aboard again..

"P.S. just because it says hush or Wisper does not necessarily mean quite...

P.S.S. This is SaabRx

Marty

flutyr525 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2010, 07:58:56 PM »

welcome to the site. sounds like a good find on the subie.

FastfreddyRs · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2010, 08:20:13 PM »

welcome to the site.

TheBigChill · « **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2010, 09:51:44 PM »

Thanks guys. I've heard good things about the Forum, and am no stranger to Forum Nazis...lmao.

I've been on enthusiast sites for the past 11 years, and some are good, some not so much... Glad there is a good crew here.

Where exhaust is concerned, I'd really love to hear more of the boxer motor sound, but not so much that I have people starring and attention from police. I've hadd a few 3" TBE systems on other cars, and it was just too loud.

And I'm DEF down to eat some food, hahahha.

Marty,

The Saabaru was wwaayyy too much to insure. Like $100 more per month....lmao

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 19, 2010, 10:58:13 PM »

Quote from: TheBigChill on July 19, 2010, 09:51:44 PM

Thanks guys. I've heard good things about the Forum, and am no stranger to Forum Nazis...lmao.

I've been on enthusiast sites for the past 11 years, and some are good, some not so much... Glad there is a good crew here.

Where exhaust is concerned, I'd really love to hear more of the boxer motor sound, but not so much that I have people starring and attention from police. I've hadd a few 3" TBE systems on other cars, and it was just too loud.

And I'm DEF down to eat some food, hahahha.

Marty,

The Saabaru was wwaayyy too much to insure. Like $100 more per month....lmao

I call BS on the Saabaru claim.. Glad you finally made it over this way. Great group of guys here.. We have talked before.

Kavik · « **Reply #13 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:08:50 PM »

i believe it. saabaru means we're talking '05 or '06, right? gonna always cost more than a similar '02. probably has 90% to do with the age and 10% to o with the make

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:46:45 PM »

'Tis a small price to pay for being a true bastard child

Kavik · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2010, 12:02:28 AM »

Quote from: Dreaded1 on July 19, 2010, 11:46:45 PM

'Tis a small price to pay for being a true bastard child

lol does that make this a redheaded step child?
my gf wants this one

Dreaded1 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:26:59 AM »

Exactly, and that your gf thinks my car is hotter than yours

Photofixer · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2010, 07:38:15 AM »

I still want a Vanity plate that reads..
Evilstepchild but unfortunately they don't make em that long. So I will settle for SaabRx

SideshowBob · « **Reply #18 on:** July 20, 2010, 08:48:45 AM »

Quote from: TheBigChill on July 19, 2010, 09:51:44 PM

Where exhaust is concerned, I'd really love to hear more of the boxer motor sound, but not so much that I have people starring and attention from police. I've hadd a few 3" TBE systems on other cars, and it was just too loud.

All depends on the axleback piece. I have a Helix Downpipe (catted) with the SPT/Borla single tip catback. It is rumbly without being loud. I had the exact same setup with the Borla twin tip it was much louder.

AirManCam · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:46:32 PM »

Welcome to the forum! I have a cobb 3" CBE on my STI and its pretty quiet but still sounds amazing

I would highly recommend GMS..You can get a catless TBE for like $425, and their catback is IDENTICAL to the cobb one. Don't mean to throw myself out there, but I have 20% tint setting in my garage for your car

Marty is the man to go to for a detail to get her looking better than new! BTW marty, my car sat in the rain yesterday (for the first time in 2 months) and the water just beaded off her still

9925leggy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 20, 2010, 06:01:46 PM »

Welcome to the boards

I have the HKS 3in TBE loud as hell but thats the way i like it.

Done being useless now lol

sgf00imp · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2010, 11:04:14 PM »

welcome

skyphix · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:49:16 AM »

Quote from: Kavik on July 20, 2010, 12:02:28 AM

lol does that make this a redheaded step child?
my gf wants this one

Thx for the link. Picking it up this week.

OP: Welcome to the site/fray.

TheBigChill · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:22:45 AM »

Thanks for the input, guys. In all honesty, I'm sure a nice loud TBE would be fine and fun, hell, I'm a car guy....but I can't stand highway drone, and there are just some times when you don't want a stupid loud car (at least for me).

Let's say I did up and down-pipes to my car w/out a tune... are we assuming the in boost AFR's would be ok ? I'm used to having a wideband (should buy one) for peace of mind. I've heard that the '02 WRX ECU is much better at ECU learning when modded, compared the the newer WRX's. I'd just like to avoid running lean in boost....obviously. Still sounds like an up-pipe is a good first mod for safety and faster spool...

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2010, 09:01:35 AM »

TBC -

I have an '02/'03 WRX StageII base map we can throw on your car and see how it works.

The guy who wrote the map did a tune for me last year
flutyr525's wife is running that map on her car (you can talk to him about it)
GiveMeBackMyFiletofFish is running a tune from him as well on her '07

If you wanted to drive out to the sticks, I have a few long straightaways that are perfect for WOT datalogging.

Alternatively, if you wanted to simply drive on the stock tune, we can datalog that as well to make sure everything is in check.

LMK

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