#1456503 - 05/19/07 11:07 AM
Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Etnies88
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So im thinking about leaving from hondas/acura now just because i want a little more from my car. So i thinking of buying a car WRX 02-04 I have been looking at rsx-s for the past month and the pricing and whats avaliable is not what im interested in anymore way to much on car insurance for one.
So I dont know one thing about a subaru. Whats the reliability like? What is high miles for one? Will it last like a honda? I know someone here may know more about the subaru scene then me i just want to know what to look for.
Thanks, Nick
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#1481792 - 05/27/07 12:09 PM
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They sound like they're running on three cylinders...
Marlon's Si always sounded like that after he used his nitrous... 
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#1482191 - 05/27/07 03:42 PM
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Etnies88
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Yeah its very unique how they sound, I think it sounds like a tractor. Best part about it its almost paid for, Then i will buy another honda again and have vtak again.
When i pop the hood on the wrx i just scratch my head look at the turbo and close it, Cause if i start trying to mod it I will just fuck it up. And there is no space.
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#1508098 - 06/04/07 01:06 PM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Nate047
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LOL... +55 hp from an exhaust and a tune??? I'd like to see a dyno plot please... 
Nate 
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#1509995 - 06/04/07 11:04 PM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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#1510527 - 06/05/07 03:23 AM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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sleeper_crx
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They sound like they're running on three cylinders... Marlon's Si always sounded like that after he used his nitrous...
Damn donnie didn't know your memory went back that far!!! hahahah but he's right
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#1510529 - 06/05/07 03:25 AM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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LOL... +55 hp from an exhaust and a tune??? I'd like to see a dyno plot please... Nate
nate it is possible just like the EVO 9's with just a TBE and an intake and some mild tuning you could pull 300+
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#1512563 - 06/05/07 06:44 PM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Nate047
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*sigh* Must be nice to have a factory turbo... 
Nate
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#1513616 - 06/06/07 01:41 AM
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Etnies88
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Yeah the cobb stage 2. With the catless up and down pipe, Easy gains for a little bit of money, I just bought navi so im going to wait till next month.. Its a fun car so far. Just had my first meet this last sunday in long beach and it was awesome.
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#1545862 - 06/15/07 09:22 AM
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sleeper_crx
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Well hey we gots to get together when I get up there and kick around some dirt
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#1548225 - 06/15/07 08:42 PM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Etnies88
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I have always wanted to take it out in a grassy field or something. I took it on the beach sand gets everywhere.
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#1551492 - 06/17/07 11:09 AM
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sleeper_crx
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take it on a nice "spirited" drive through the 112 in port angeles thats where I'll be running through when I get up there for vacation or take it through a trail up there
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#1565013 - 06/20/07 09:35 PM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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I've done work on quite few subarus. When shit happens it can be slightly more expensive to fix - headgaskets are a pull-the-motor affair. Transmissions grenade themselves if you try to beat the shit out of the car, as far as launching/speed shifting goes.
I have one customer who has a nice bugeye WRX with a full 3" turboback, up-pipe, VF34, and tuned ECU - I think its just about as fast as a friends STI and faster then a stock R32 GT-R.
You could find out on NASIOC or elsewhere what good reliability mods and upgrade paths are, but I would HIGHTLY reccomend an up-pipe on early model WRX's, because the factory up-pipe contains a catalytic converter with a not-so-strong catalyst brick that tends to fall apart and wipe out the turbo. Not so expensive on a stock turbo car, but when you have to buy a second ball bearing VF34.. ouch 
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#1565440 - 06/21/07 12:15 AM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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sleeper_crx
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well here is another site with a lot of good info:
http://www.allwheeljunkies.com
I'm a member there too so come on by and check it out... I'm pretty sure we could point you in the right direction with mods for motor and suspension
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#1568926 - 06/22/07 02:41 AM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Etnies88
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Thanks for the info guys, I have slowly been learning on this car, I went to a meet in longbeach,wa it was awesome. I heard that in late 03 models they changed to transmission so they dont screw up "what i hear" Mainly i hear to get an up pipe and down pipe with cobb access port if i have the money. But im buyin a iphone so thats going to wait lol.
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#1573544 - 06/23/07 08:01 PM
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SamuraiSam
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right on. there are a few REALLY good subaru shops in the seattle/portland areas. I will be putting on a drive at the end of summer going to Mt. Baker washington & we got a really good turnout from NASIOC last year. Also I go on most of the larger NASIOC drives like the cascade loop so i'll probably see you there :).
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#1600056 - 07/02/07 03:40 AM
Re: Subaru vs. Honda questions
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Etnies88
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I just joined nasioc a week ago, lots of info there and stuff for sale. I want a sti wing/trunk so bad i like how big and dumb it is. Its only proper with my car though lol. Ill have to look into the cascade loop drive.
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#1620320 - 07/07/07 07:38 AM
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Good luck with your search.
I own an 02 bugeye wagon. It has been a great car, and alot of fun. 250awhp is a very realistic goal, even with the stock turbo. Uppipe, downpipe, 3" exhaust and a good tune is all you need.
I went with a friend to Buschur Racing when he got his car tuned and there were a handfull of Subies getting tuned that day. An 03 bugeye with the above bolt ons and a Cobb AP put down 240awhp and this was on a Mustang Dyno.
Trying to find a used one that hasn't been ragged on will be hard and it seems the bugeyes hold their value more than the peanut eyes. The transmission will last as long as you're not overly abusive. You do have to be a tad more aware of what you're doing.
Good luck.
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#1629142 - 07/10/07 03:14 AM
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Etnies88
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Good luck with your search.
I own an 02 bugeye wagon. It has been a great car, and alot of fun. 250awhp is a very realistic goal, even with the stock turbo. Uppipe, downpipe, 3" exhaust and a good tune is all you need.
I went with a friend to Buschur Racing when he got his car tuned and there were a handfull of Subies getting tuned that day. An 03 bugeye with the above bolt ons and a Cobb AP put down 240awhp and this was on a Mustang Dyno.
Trying to find a used one that hasn't been ragged on will be hard and it seems the bugeyes hold their value more than the peanut eyes. The transmission will last as long as you're not overly abusive. You do have to be a tad more aware of what you're doing.
Good luck.
I just got my stuff installed and tuned today, im at 240.2 with up-pipe/down/header/boost controller. I have never been happier i also replaced my 3inch with a new 3inch all topspeed and gt spec. boxer rumble is music to my ears
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