| Miss WRX | 11-18-2004 11:46 AM |
Stage 4: Bunch of mods I don't know about
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I recently bought my 2003 Subaru WRX. The previous owner had done a lot of modifications. At first I was extatic to get all these extras without paying much more (bought it through a dealership). But now I have no idea what extra servicing needs to be done, and I have no idea about what noises are 'good' or 'bad'. I have noticed that it afterfires but from forums I looked at that seems normal? If anyone can help me out I'd be grateful. I LOVE my subaru and want to keep it purring.
2003 Subaru WRX Stage 4
[U]Current Modifications:[/U]
-TurboXS Stealth back exhaust (4" down-pipe and 3" mid-pipe with cat)
-TurboXS Type H Blow Off Valve
-TurboXS UTEC Engine Management system
-TurboXS Front Mount Intercooler
-Perrin Fuel Rails
-Perrin Intake
-Perrin Turbo Inlet hose
-STI (Subaru Technica International) Fuel Injectors (550cc)
-IHI Vf-22 Turbocharger (17 psi-street, 21 psi-race)
-STI Fog Light Covers
-Carbon Fiber STI front lip)
-Zerosports Carbon Fiber Wing Risers
-Prodrive axle back muffler
-Rota Subzero Wheels (18X7.5 with +48 offset)
-Bridgestone Pole Position SO3 tires (225-40-18)
-EBC front and rear semi metallic brake pads
-EBC front and rear slotted/dimpled brake rotors
-Eibach Springs and STI Struts (compatible with DOT regulations)
-Defi gauge package
+Boost
+Oil Pressure
+Exhaust Temperature
-Defi Link control box
-HKS Turbo Timer
2003 Subaru WRX Stage 4
[U]Current Modifications:[/U]
-TurboXS Stealth back exhaust (4" down-pipe and 3" mid-pipe with cat)
-TurboXS Type H Blow Off Valve
-TurboXS UTEC Engine Management system
-TurboXS Front Mount Intercooler
-Perrin Fuel Rails
-Perrin Intake
-Perrin Turbo Inlet hose
-STI (Subaru Technica International) Fuel Injectors (550cc)
-IHI Vf-22 Turbocharger (17 psi-street, 21 psi-race)
-STI Fog Light Covers
-Carbon Fiber STI front lip)
-Zerosports Carbon Fiber Wing Risers
-Prodrive axle back muffler
-Rota Subzero Wheels (18X7.5 with +48 offset)
-Bridgestone Pole Position SO3 tires (225-40-18)
-EBC front and rear semi metallic brake pads
-EBC front and rear slotted/dimpled brake rotors
-Eibach Springs and STI Struts (compatible with DOT regulations)
-Defi gauge package
+Boost
+Oil Pressure
+Exhaust Temperature
-Defi Link control box
-HKS Turbo Timer
| llhype12ll | 11-18-2004 11:51 AM |
can i see a pic of your car plz
| ridebmxsvt | 11-18-2004 11:52 AM |
pretty much just check for the same stuff you would on a stock car. the goal for a modded car is to be tuned as if it feels like it came from the factory. if i were you i would want to take it to a local dyno or speed shop and do some runs and make sure its tuned safely. if its afterfiring on decel then that shouldnt be much to worry about.
| Miss WRX | 11-18-2004 11:54 AM |
I'll get a pic up soon....also: besides up keep of my subie anyone know of any drawbacks I might encounter with these mods. Like I said they all came with so I didn't get to research pros and cons of the mods.
| Raslian | 11-18-2004 12:18 PM |
Your transmission is at much higher risk at those power levels than stock.
| Lever2ooo | 11-18-2004 12:31 PM |
I would put a big magnet under your trunk so you dont litter when **** starts shooting up from the bottom of your engine & tranny
| Capt Crunch | 11-18-2004 02:27 PM |
[QUOTE=Lever2ooo]I would put a big magnet under your trunk so you dont litter when **** starts shooting up from the bottom of your engine & tranny[/QUOTE]
um, why? Sounds like a run-of-the-mill stage 4 car.
um, why? Sounds like a run-of-the-mill stage 4 car.
| Fijimunkii | 11-18-2004 02:38 PM |
Christ that car sounds nice, I need to see some pics. Just do regular checkups.. only thing you may want to do yourself is grease the blowoff valve every once in a while.
| pux888 | 11-18-2004 02:56 PM |
[QUOTE=Lever2ooo]I would put a big magnet under your trunk so you dont litter when **** starts shooting up from the bottom of your engine & tranny[/QUOTE]
i was at stg 4 for over 60 K and never had a problem smart ass. guy is just looking for help, give him a break.
i was at stg 4 for over 60 K and never had a problem smart ass. guy is just looking for help, give him a break.
| subalou1 | 11-18-2004 03:40 PM |
sounds nice, pics please
| Miss WRX | 11-19-2004 01:31 PM |
How do I attach pics from my hard drive?
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How do I attach pics from my hard drive?
| migs76 | 11-19-2004 01:36 PM |
[QUOTE=Miss WRX]How do I attach pics from my hard drive?[/QUOTE]
you can't. upload your pics to [url]www.photobucket.com[/url] and then attach the pics here using photobuckets [img] tags.
you can't. upload your pics to [url]www.photobucket.com[/url] and then attach the pics here using photobuckets [img] tags.
| Miss WRX | 11-19-2004 02:07 PM |
Stage 4 pics
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So, finally here are the pics (and by the way pux888 thanx for standin up, but i am a girl -Miss WRX-;) )
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00736.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00735.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00734.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00733.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00732.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00730.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00736.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00735.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00734.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00733.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00732.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/sarahmporter/DSC00730.jpg[/IMG]
| SQC120 | 11-19-2004 02:12 PM |
looks awesome.. u need JDM headlights to make it perfect.
i usually hate wing risers... but.. urs it looks good!
i usually hate wing risers... but.. urs it looks good!
| pux888 | 11-19-2004 03:03 PM |
sorry sweetie, nice car though.
| thahaminator | 11-19-2004 03:09 PM |
Very nice... If you dont mind Im just curious how much you got it from a dealer for?
| enewtabie | 11-19-2004 03:16 PM |
Car is pretty much ready to go..
Needs headlights..
Needs headlights..
| Capt Crunch | 11-19-2004 03:19 PM |
Needs painted sideskirts.
| Miss WRX | 11-19-2004 05:07 PM |
[QUOTE=thahaminator]Very nice... If you dont mind Im just curious how much you got it from a dealer for?[/QUOTE]
it had 29000 miles on it and i paid 18k
it had 29000 miles on it and i paid 18k
| subalou1 | 11-19-2004 06:30 PM |
damn girl it looks good
| WV_guy | 11-19-2004 07:28 PM |
All that stage 4 stuff is BAD, TERRIBLE! Get rid of it! ummmm want to sell it? lol
Seriously, awesome car!. You have lots of work to do to figure out what you have there. One observation to get you started.
Most of the engine mods were done to get the most out of that big vf22. Your choice of turbo depends on how you drive and plan to use the car. Research turbo's first. Alot will fall into place. Unabomber, the faq master, has threads on most of your major mods. Go there first.
and I second the tune part.
Seriously, awesome car!. You have lots of work to do to figure out what you have there. One observation to get you started.
Most of the engine mods were done to get the most out of that big vf22. Your choice of turbo depends on how you drive and plan to use the car. Research turbo's first. Alot will fall into place. Unabomber, the faq master, has threads on most of your major mods. Go there first.
and I second the tune part.
| DieselClown | 11-20-2004 02:16 AM |
maybe cover ur plates...just for security reasons.
| TurismoLou | 11-20-2004 02:27 AM |
Sweet looking ride.
| ImprezaDude | 11-20-2004 03:47 AM |
Thats beautiful
| alster | 11-20-2004 07:44 AM |
Just another used stage 4 car!?! Too bad not all used WRXs are stage 4. :) Great pictures, DEFI gauges alone are worth $$$!
| Need4Boost | 11-20-2004 10:55 AM |
Best of luck with your car.
You are better off asking this question in the FI 2.0L forum.
You are better off asking this question in the FI 2.0L forum.
| bluesmurf02 | 11-20-2004 11:56 AM |
nice nice, hmmm i wondering how much hp....285-300whp maybe?
| Parallax | 11-20-2004 12:02 PM |
Sweet car. Just paint the sideskirts and get some LHD JDM headlights and it'll be complete :devil:
| Golfa | 11-28-2004 02:28 PM |
that's Chris' car, he works @ NTB in Newington, NH if you need to get in touch with him. I knew him fairly well, we always hung out at the dragway.
-Eric
-Eric
| MikeWRX-NJ | 11-28-2004 02:58 PM |
very nice looking and sounds like a fun car.
as for maintaning it. same applies, follow the service schedule religously and it'll treat you good.
i agree with whoever said take it to a local tuner to make sure the utec is tuned safely. a few runs on a dyno will tell you a lot about how the car is running. Post in the northest forum for help finding a shop to help you.
good luck with the car! :)
as for maintaning it. same applies, follow the service schedule religously and it'll treat you good.
i agree with whoever said take it to a local tuner to make sure the utec is tuned safely. a few runs on a dyno will tell you a lot about how the car is running. Post in the northest forum for help finding a shop to help you.
good luck with the car! :)
| Miss WRX | 11-29-2004 11:47 AM |
thanx everyone for all your help. I will be taking it down to XX-tuning in CT next week to be dyno'd and tuned. I'll let you know what she puts down.:devil:
| Tobey | 11-29-2004 12:06 PM |
just TAKE IT EASY on the launches. that vf-22 + the wrx 5-speed can = tranny soup if not treated nicely. :)
| subieworx | 11-29-2004 12:16 PM |
Get rid of the license plate, wing risers (or better yet wing completely) and paint the side skirts.
| Miss WRX | 11-29-2004 12:28 PM |
[QUOTE=subieworx]Get rid of the license plate, wing risers (or better yet wing completely) and paint the side skirts.[/QUOTE]
I'll be painting the side skirts but my wing and risers are staying
I'll be painting the side skirts but my wing and risers are staying
| Bishop | 11-29-2004 12:36 PM |
[QUOTE=Miss WRX]I'll be painting the side skirts but my wing and risers are staying[/QUOTE]
good! i actually like that wing. :D
good! i actually like that wing. :D
| Miss WRX | 11-30-2004 05:32 PM |
[QUOTE=bluesmurf02]nice nice, hmmm i wondering how much hp....285-300whp maybe?[/QUOTE]actually, over 300whp:devil: ....just wanted to update everyone that helped out I found out previous owner was a nasioc member: nu2rex. talked to him and am holding off going down to xx tuning in ct probly till spring time. but he let me know he ran a 12.2 @114 at ned :eek:
| kingmissil | 12-01-2004 02:13 PM |
what I would find out is what kind of oil he was using, perhaps synthetics and what grade they were. Also find out about the tranny and diff oils as well. If you talk to the prev owner see if he had a maintence log, that would be be great. Car looks tight, I wouldn't paint the sideskirts, I'd either leave them or get real ones.
Poot!
Poot!
| elijah25rs | 12-01-2004 09:42 PM |
OMG That's delicious...
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