Subaru general thread.

bugeye hot af best eye

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>>15984897
vape thread?

Winterfags like them, I woder if it rusts just as much as a typical 90s Japanese car though.

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~3,000 miles on the odo and I'm loving this thing. The levels of grip and chassis stiffness on this car is fucking ludicrous.

>>15985693
Are you talking about the Honda :^) ?

>>15985714
yeah I have 3k miles on my 15 year old honda lol

Redpill me on a 2000s wrx
Im a bit iffy on the unusual engine configuration, and how that effects maintenance

>>15986245
>Subaru general thread
>posts a Toyota

>>15984897
Vape thread? How many ohms, what flavors do you like, how long does your battery last?

>>15984897
Anyone here had any experience with the third generation legacy's? I'm trying to find a cheap, reliable and somewhat fun to drive DD, and I like the idea of the wagon with the 6cylinder .

had a 06 wrx as a daily driver for 5 years until I sold it last year because it was beginning to rust. I miss it now...

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wsup

>>15986935
do you ever get tired of parroting the same meme?

>>15987006
Your car has cancer

>>15987007
Wait, you don't vape?

>tfw no blobeye

Things i don't like about my 2017 wrx

>key ignition
>stock windsheild wipers are terrible
>trunk doesn't lift on its own when popped
>annoying super loud chirps when it's locked/unlocked
>terrible speakers/audio
>seats are ok, but could be much better
>overall cheap interior
>laughable center armrest even with the extension
>faggy clown car sounding horn
>tpms is basic doesn't display psi of each tire

I know they don't have to do much to sell the wrx but fuck, put some effort into it subaru. No 2017 car should have a key ignition. That drives me crazy.

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I need a shitbox to commute with, CRX is the answer

>>15987216
You bought the wrong car or your expectations were way too high

>>15987216
>terrible speakers/audio
You should have gotten the HK audio system, I got it in mine and it sounds incredible. Anyway, here's something to remedy your audio woes:

http://shop.oemaudioplus.com/STI-WRX-System-450Q-SUB-VA-SYS45Q-1500.htm

>>15987223
>CRX
that's a honda, brah

>>15984897
I'm thinking if getting a 2017 wrx because the retail price is right up my alley on terms of my next vehicle.

Are they worth the 26k-27k or is the stick really worth the extra 8k?

>>15986959
Automatic only on the six cyl

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Just hit 250k last week

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To any other 2nd gen GT owners: have you done anything to the suspension?

I get a lot of body roll when cornering so im wondering if upgrading my sway bars would help

>>15987976
Unless you plan on tracking it, I'd say go with the WRX. It has a much better ride more suitable for daily driving. They also have the new 2.0 engine which delivers peak torque way earlier in the revs (and for much longer) than the old 2.5 in the STI does. On top of that you can throw a cobb tuner on there and bring the WRX up to the power levels of the STI (or even higher)

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>>15984897
Found this on 4chin once. No idea if its relevant or true really because i like adult cars not boyracers

>>15988135
I don't own a 2nd gen, but I can tell you that upgrading the sway bars is probably the most impactful thing you can do to improve your car's handling. Or maybe second most impactful behind upgrading tires.

Although if you do, you should also replace the sway bar end links, they're made of a resin/plastic and don't hold up very well when using a beefier sway bar than they were designed for. Aftermarket metal end links are much stronger.

>>15988428
Yeah I figured I'd do the endlinks while I was at it. The main problem is finding a decent set since there isn't a crazy amount of aftermarket for my car

>>15988298
What is a Cobb tuner?

>>15988316
Makes no sense, the last two cars aren't even WRX's

>>15988529
It's a magical little box you plug into your car that reprograms the ECU to change the engine tuning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3fjX5o6-bA

>>15987216
You actually like push button ignition?

>>15984897
Ez30 checking in. Even length headers fo lyfe

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Can I join

>>15988717
It's so incredibly nice not to have to deal with keys. Walk up to car, open door, start car, answer phone call... and while never once having to fish something out of your pockets.

>>15988872
That's probably the one color combination I ever thought made that "outback cladding" look decent

Ive been looking for a new car for months now. Id really like an impreza.
However i live in the south so aside from lots of rain, the awd wouldnt get much use.
The car i buy would likely have 100k miles on it, how do these hold up past the 100k mark?

>>15988907
How lazy are you?

>>15987951
What would you suggest? I need something cheap,manual, and better on mpg's than what I currently have

>>15989226
liking convenience =/= lazy, try again

>>15988298
Yea I'm thinking about a new 2017 WRX as my new Daily Driver. I'm seriously considering it. It seems like a nice vehicle and I just learned to drive stick a few months ago. I have a honda civic now but I don't like it and want something more fun.

How is the clutch? is it linear and smooth and easy to use or does it bite really quick? I know it takes premium fuel and shit which is like 50 cents more a gallon, is it worth that extra cost?

I was looking at the base model because the Premium and Limited models don't have anything special to them making it worth the extra cost?

>>15989422
Personally, I like how the clutch works, but everyone is different. You should really go to a dealer and take one for a test drive, that way you can judge for yourself rather than relying on what other people have to say.

It's not as importanf ror a used car, since if it turns out you don't like it you can turn around and resell it for roughly the same you bought it for. But if you buy a new car you're going to take a huge hit from depreciation if you end up not liking it and want to sell it.

>>15989483
Do you think its worth leasing?

>>15989541
I don't think anything is worth leasing.

>>15989546
Do you think the premium or limited versions are worth the extra cost?

Also this is might be my first manual car thats my DD, should I be worried about how I maintain my car's clutch and stuff? how do I know if a clutch is worn if I choose to buy one used or something?

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>>15987216
Sir i think you bought the wrong car. You want a bmw or benz. Everyone knows subies have cheap insides. Also I think push button was an option. Why the fuck do you need the tpms so show each tire pressure. You check it with a gauge b4 you leave.

>15 wrx owner

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I'm not blue da ba dee da ba da

but am I ok

>>15989608
I got the Limited. $4k seemed agreeable for a moonroof, heated seats, 18" wheels, fog lights, leather seats, LED headlights, keyless access, pushbutton start, and power adjustable seat.

>>15989731
ooo, 4k more brings the potential price to like 30-31k

I'll have to see for myself if its worth it

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Not pictured: 2001 H6 Outback

>>15989731
How much was it out the door? I bet ALMOST as much as base STI

>>15989608
If it slips alot then it's worn. Not sure how else to describe that. As long as you don't launch it all the time or ride the clutch on hills clutches last for a long time.

>>15989731
Does the "premium" model come with heated seats and stuff? the subaru website is kind of vague

for 2k more I get some other features, I don't get the LED lights and some other stuff not sure what to make of it

>>15989753
I was offered 27.4k out the door for 2017 base WRX

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>>15984897
serious question but who calls flat/boxer engines "H4" or "H6" engines?

is it an american thing or a european thing?

usually when someone says H engine i think of pic related.

>>15989760
well the MSRP on the 2017 WRX in upstate NY is 27k

I bet I can get at least 1k off that price in negotiation, but the premium is 2k more for some things and I doubt LED headlights are worth 2k

>>15989747
Mine was more than a base STI, since I also picked up the HK audio system, navigation, and the sport package with the catback exhaust, short shifter, and STI wheels. All in all it was like $37k out the door.

Seems like a lot for a WRX when the STI is $35, but that's a base model. An STI with all the things I got in the WRX would have been like $48k. I mean I could have afforded to do that, but I specifically wanted the WRX over the STI because of the better power distribution and the more comfortable suspension.

>>15989750
Pretty much. Basically if the engine speed increase without the vehicle's speed increasing, then your clutch is slipping.

>>15989810
>>15989750
So Slipping is when its in gear and the car doesn't increase speed when the engine revs up?

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>>15989753
>the subaru website is kind of vague
seems pretty straight forward to me

>>15989816
yup

>>15989822
oh I was looking at this when I said it was vague

>>15989822
the fuck is sport lineartronic transmission?

>>15989802
>I doubt LED headlights are worth 2k

well to be fair it's not $2k for LED headlights, it's $2k for LED headlights, keyless entry, push button start, leather seats, and a power adjustable driver's seat.

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I changed out the suspension. Next pic is result.

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>>15989852
I just love having proper ride height back... thoughts?

What are some mechanical flaws to watch out for in 02-04 WRXs? I'm on the hunt and finding a used WRX that hasn't been modded to shit or with reasonable mileage is pretty hard in my area.

>>15989859
Isn't the rear of the car usually a little higher than the front because while driving the force of the air will push down on the rear spoiler?

>>15989837
It's a fancy CVT that emulates an automatic transmission by shifting through fake gears. If you're in the market for a WRX chances are this isn't something you want unless you have no idea how to operate a manual transmission.

>>15989859
can't say I like those wheels very much but the rest is ok

>>15989869
First thing that comes to mind is the clutch throw-out bearing, subaru has had problems with those for ages.

>>15989852
No camber or toe adjustments?

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>>15989927
I bought this poor thing used. It came with absolutely fucked up coilovers.

>>15989871
I honestly don't know. I bought DTA factory replacements. No reviews were made of them on amazon except for me. So far they are holding up well, and are comparable to KYBs at literally a third to half the price.

>>15989969
jesus fucking christ why

>>15988559
>last three
FTFY

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I have a 2017 STI Limited on order. It's supposed to arrive the last week of November and the wait is killing me. My first Subaru.

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01 GF6 Subaru Impreza

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>>15989762
Subaru markets their flat 6 as H6.

Pic related, my engine cover

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Not an impreza but it's something

I have a 3rd Gen outback. H4 auto. Brings 4guys and all the gear and beer to the cottage. 2700lb towing is nice.

>>15985369

Nah they're pretty good if you look after them.

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>>15984897
Have about 15k miles put on mein 2015 already. Fun car

>>15992165
Just like any other car?

Ensanian pls go kek

>>15991394
Damn that looks good. More pics?

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Am I welcome here?

>>15994321
the saab wheels look so much better than those wrx wheels

>>15986240
kek'd hard

>>15987216
Maybe you shouldn't have bought a base model then idiot.
All these fucking complaints and you still bought the fucking thing.

>Subaru mechanic out.

My Dad bought a 2011 Forester because it was a really good price (11k CAD) but he doesn't like it as much as the Toyotas he looked at. Are there any mods I can do to it for him to make it a little bit more interesting? He's already had it tinted to shit.

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My 2nd subaru, now I need to sell the first...

>>15984897
*vapes internally*

>>15994814
You're a little late, friend. Someone already made that joke.

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Get rekt

>>15984897
Anons.... I.....

my older brother crashed his old Subaru forester 200(2?)

he now has White 2015 Subaru Impreza Hatchback.

How do i look him in the eyes now that whenever i see another person driving his model car its a woman

>>15995304
At least it's not a miata

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>>15987216
The thing i had most about my '17 is the boost is too fucking linear. My '13 would throw me back in my seat at 3500. this accelerates liek a corolla

>>15995621
I'll take linear all day long if it hits peak torque at 2k rpm and stays there damn near forever

>>15985097
blobeye m8

>>15989265
get a fuckin commo cunt

So I'm about to buy a 2007 Legacy 2.5i sedan, and I wanted to kno if an STI cold air intake will fit on it. If so, how much power is it gonna add?

>>15997414
None

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>>15984897
never buying subaru again

>>15994765
Calm down greasemonkey. I still like it and knew what i was getting. I just thought I'd post some things about what's not good on the car since all you ever read around here is idiots bragging.

Thought it might be refreshing to hear some cons of a brand new 2017. I still love the car. Puts a smile on my face everyday.

>>15987216
Agreed on the speaker/audio and center armrest but the rest isn't bad.
>Complaining about windshield wipers

>>15997414
I doubt it would fit without modification simply based on the engine bays not having the same dimensions, let alone figuring out if the components are in the same locations

>>15997518
Fuckin koreans, always trying to mimic the big dogs

>>15997672
let me remind you that this nexia is a 1995 model

>>15987216
What I did for the armrest

First I installed this:
http://www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/interior/arm-rests/subaru-jdm-dual-console-arm-rest-extension-2015-wrx-2015-sti

And then I installed this on top of that:
http://www.subispeed.com/2015-subaru-wrx/interior/arm-rests/subaru-oem-extended-arm-rest-2015-wrx-2015-sti

It brings it up and forward enough to rest my elbow in it while still reaching the shifter

>>15997518
that's the smallest exhaust I think I've ever seen

>>15989869
Look for one with a swapped uppipe. The cat's been known to fly out and grenade the turbo, especially if the turbo's any stronger.

>>15997753
>cat's been known to fly out and grenade the turbo

How is that possible if the catalytic converter is after the turbo?

>>15997653
Yeah figures. I mean if it's from a 2007 sti it can't be that different... But I'd have to buy a hood with a scoop too. But if it was gonna fit well it seems like an easy modification for some easy gains.

>>15997897
There's another in the uppipe, not the one in the downpipe.

>>15997983
The hood scoops are for pushing air through the turbo intercooler, not for the engine's air supply. A cold air intake usually runs into the fender or the bumper.

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so exactly how big of a shitbox are these things? I've seen a few old subaru hatchbacks and it's crazy such small cars are 4wd but they have crazy low HP right?

>>15998785
Sure, they're slow, have shitty ride quality, rattle like a maraca, and are generally cheap.
But really light 4WD cars like that and the Justy are just so fucking much fun in dirt and snow and shit like that.

It's a shitbox, but it's a fun shitbox.

>>15989869
Not a flaw but almost never taken care of is the valve lash. Should be done at 100,000 but no one ever does.

>>15997897
In bugeyes there is a pre turbo cat and two post turbo cats. Not sure if it's the same for blobs.

>>15987223

Living the dream

Which one do you like more?

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>>15999694
The BRZ is more fun to drive, STI is faster and has fuckton of grip around turns. All depends on what road I take em on, sometimes I'll get my dad to drive the STI he actually enjoys it

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsrLFHrrEQ

>>15999988
Just stop please you already made a failed thread

>>15999988
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5664783&cc=1359402&jsn=375

>>15999988
Nobody gives a fuck about your gay pointless video

CLEAN