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[Gretsch308]

Well it is about time I created a Journal. Here it is.

2011 WRX Limited 4 door.

Current Mods:

Power:

Bren tune 285 AWHP 310 AWTQ

AEM CAI Wrinkle Red

Drive Train:

TWM Short Throw Shifter

TWM M1 Abrams Satin Stainless Steel Shift Knob(No Pattern)

Exterior:

RA UR Mud Flaps

Debadge

Lighting/Electrical:

CCFL Angel Eyes

Silver Hella Supertones (need to install)

Wheels:

Summer Mode:18x7.5 Prodrive GT1 with Potenza RE760's

Winter Mode:06/07 OEM WRX with Hankook iPikes Custom painted!

Black Mcgard Lugs

Future wants:

Pitch Stop

Front and Rear Sways

Front and Rear End Links

Coilovers

Bigger TMIC

BPV

Bigger brakes

JPM Coachworks Steering Wheel Redux

JPM Coachworks Alcantara Cluster Hood

JPM Coachworks Brake Boot

Piant Upper and lLower grill OEM SSM

Paint rear difuser OEM SSM

 

[saabaru]

Colored Rims are fancy.

 

[Gretsch308]

Colored Rims are fancy.

Haha they are stealthy! These will go on tomorrow!

 

[Gretsch308]

So tried to install the prodrives last night....Fail....I ended up ordering some Mcgard lugs. This is what they will look like.

 

[Gretsch308]

Did this.

And this.

 

[MAINIAC XV]

Looking good man.

 

[sooch]

Car looks great! More pics!! Colored wheels look good with silver cars too

what bolt pattern are the prodrives? I think they would look sick on an -01 rs...

 

[Gretsch308]

Looking good man.

Thanks

Car looks great! More pics!! Colored wheels look good with silver cars too

what bolt pattern are the prodrives? I think they would look sick on an -01 rs...

Thanks man! They are 5x100. I ordered Mcgards from wheeldude but they are still not in. I am

 

[Gretsch308]

 

[Craig]

def liking the rims!

 

[Gretsch308]

def liking the rims!

Thanks! Hopefully I can get the Prodrives on soon. I want to take some pics with those on. There is a cool gravel pit by my house that is perfect for a photo shoot!

 

[Gretsch308]

Got this yesterday!

 

[drvsdwz]

what benefit does the pitch stop mount add compared to the stock one. I never did this because I thought it was a waste of money....

 

[sooch]

Thanks man! They are 5x100. I ordered Mcgards from wheeldude but they are still not in. I am

mind sharing how much you got em for? I understand if not

 

[CoupedUpSubie]

Thanks man! They are 5x100. I ordered Mcgards from wheeldude but they are still not in. I am

I was under the impression that the newer imprezas had 114.3x100 bolt pattern.

 

[apkarian100]

TQ Solutions vs. OEM

Made a huge difference on the drive home, a little bit more engine noise, but it is worth the trade offs. Rev-matching feels so much more rewarding now.

http://newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=405743&postcount=439

Driving around today, I noticed a few things:

1. Start-up seemed smoother

2. Letting off throttle, it seems less momentum is transferred forward, which I think will lead to more stable turn in while the front end is loaded

3. Didn't get to push it too much cause of the snow, but it was definitely noticeable on throttle

4. I could feel more engine and road feedback as well, always a good thing, probably 20% increase.

5. Engine noise was increased about 20% as well, it matches the exhaust nicely.

6. Steering felt slightly more immediate

http://newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=405763&postcount=444

what benefit does the pitch stop mount add compared to the stock one. I never did this because I thought it was a waste of money....

 

[drvsdwz]

so I guess as far as the nvh is concerned, I wouldn't really notice the noise part...exhaust is loud as f, where did you order this piece from?

I looked at rally sport direct and they had a few different brands

 

[apkarian100]

http://www.importimageracing.com/torque-solution-v3-billet-pitchstop-engine-mount-for-wrx-sti.html

so I guess as far as the nvh is concerned, I wouldn't really notice the noise part...exhaust is loud as f, where did you order this piece from?

I looked at rally sport direct and they had a few different brands

 

[Gretsch308]

TQ Solutions vs. OEM

Made a huge difference on the drive home, a little bit more engine noise, but it is worth the trade offs. Rev-matching feels so much more rewarding now.

http://newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=405743&postcount=439

Driving around today, I noticed a few things:

1. Start-up seemed smoother

2. Letting off throttle, it seems less momentum is transferred forward, which I think will lead to more stable turn in while the front end is loaded

3. Didn't get to push it too much cause of the snow, but it was definitely noticeable on throttle

4. I could feel more engine and road feedback as well, always a good thing, probably 20% increase.

5. Engine noise was increased about 20% as well, it matches the exhaust nicely.

6. Steering felt slightly more immediate

http://newenglandsubarus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=405763&postcount=444

This for sure! Took a quick spin and you can definitely notice a difference. Kinda nerve racking taking the IC off for the first time tho...