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Of course changing the oil more often will definitely not hurt the engine!
Stephen
Basically, some automakers deliberately don't provide such functionality due to liability issues with one-touch open/close functionality.
Later...AH
-Dennis
Does the USA manual really call for 7500 mile intervals (12000 km) which is twice the distance?
I guess they assume all Canadians are "extreme usage" owners.
Maybe they figure Canada is extreme "cold".
Anyway, keep in mind, Subaru is making these recommendations for the use of "Regular" oil.
And it's up to the owner to determine what his/her driving conditions are and to change the oil accordingly.
Happy motoring!
Ken
We have had a GS400 with 17" wheels and have had Civics and Accords in the past so our cars haven't been "floaters". I just know that any teeth jarring will be a deal-buster. Thanks in advance.TC
17" rims
EBC (Blitz)
Tien Coilovers
Car ran nicely, first extended drive of an MT WRX. Shifter is boat loades easier than my 6-puck copper clutch on the XT6 that's for sure! I was very disappointed in the lack of torque below 3K rpms and then the jolt kicks in. Having always driven at least a 6-cylinder I guess I'm spoiled. On the top end though I can see how I'd be getting a lot of tickets!
-mike
Have no clue and have not really heard about Turbo xs. If I was upgrading the WRX, would probably go with Vishnu.
Just my $0.02.
My wifes Legacy Wagon GT is much less comfortable than my WRX. I dread the thought of taking long road trips in her car. I am most always stiff after about 2 hrs of driving.
With the WRX I can drive all day and not get tired or stiff or achy.
I live in West Central Illinois, the roads here are not the best, but I can not say I have experienced any "bone-jarring" bumps with the WRX. It is a little stiffer ride, but it seems to absorb the bumps and pot holes quite well.
I find the WRX to be quite comfortable in the front seats, but I would feel sorry for most any adult that had to ride in the back seat for any extended period of time. (Kids would be fine, I'm sure.) There just isn't a lot of room in the back for big people. Especially when you get a guy like me in the front.
If fit is a concern, I would take all the people you normally would have riding in it go along for the test drive.
Don't know anything about child seats fitting in the WRX sedan, but will find out in about 7 months.
Have a good one!
Ken
nschelman3: I think you should go for Vishnu. Why don't you buy the kit only and let your local dealer to install it. I expect you will go back to your local dealer for some problems and questiond after they installed the kit.
His screen name on the i-club is WRBLUEWAGON (or something like that) and his name is Eric.
-Dennis
Welcome to the world of high-powered small engines. The same can be said of the Honda S2000, and a number of small-bore motorcycles—especially some 2-strokes from the mid-70s. These kinds of engines require the driver to "drive" (right gear, right time) and not on lazy driving habits learned on big-bore engined cars.
Bob
-mike
On upgrades, someone said the Vishnu doesn't void the warranty. Is that true and can you get the system through a dealer? Does it affect drivability?
dop50--Where'd you get yours? I live in IND but have gone out of state for the Lexuses because of dealer monopoly. One of the Subie dealers here is owned by the same [non-permissible content removed] that has a lock on the Lexus dealership--he won't get my Subaru business, either!TC
Lets say that your turbo goes out, then the up-pipe would DEFINITELY be called into play to void your warranty. Even parts that a dealer installs can void your warranty if they are found to have been the cause of or related to the problem at hand.
My suggestion? Always change back to stock parts when having a repair done.
-mike
Rev the engine, and slip the clutch.
Bob
-mike
I would have to argue with not getting the power to the wheels. If you slip the clutch, the thing takes off like a rocket. Do not recommend doing this though (do it enough, with boosted power, and you will end up on iclub whining about your manual tranny giving out.
Also isn't what you described "dropping" the clutch rather than "slipping" the clutch? Not perfectly sure of the difference. I thought slipping meant you let it slip, dropping was reving it to 4K and just letting it out quickly.
-mike
I had basically 3 choices, St. Louis, Mo., Columbia, Mo., or Peoria, Il.
I am completely happy with the dealer I chose.
If you are in Indiana, I guess it depends on where, as to where I might suggest. It's definately good to find a dealer you like.
Warranty-after-market-upgrades????
Guys, if the warranty is so important to you, why not wait till it expires, then do the upgrades??
It's only what, three years?
Otherwise, take your lumps as they come.
My plan.... Drive it like it is for the three years, then buy the STI version, if it is available.
If the STI is not available then, then I'll consider a possible upgrade, maybe.
The way I see it, money put into upgrades is money thrown out the window. You'll never recoup any of it. In fact it will detract from the value of the car, in most cases.
Have a good one!
Ken
Awwwww, poooor baby
paisan: true, there is little low-end torque, look at the dyno charts people post of stock wrx, the curve is really steep toward boost territory, however I find that once you hit about 2k rpm you have enough torque to produce adequate non-bogging power (enough to avoid the "not fun turn onto busy main road" syndrome).. You should be able to slip the clutch and launch at around or just under 2k rpm without causing undue stress on the drivetrain or clutch (beside clutch disc is much cheaper to replace than gears...). The challenge with this car is to really learn how to keep the revs in optimum territory at all times!
Aka, driving skill...
Bob
Bob is right, some VTEC Hondas have more lag than the WRX has turbo lag. Torque can peak at much higher rpm that it does in the WRX, for sure.
But what if you do NOT want to drive fast? Try driving a V8 Mustang with your mother-in-law in it - and then good luck finding a new fiance!
The throttle feels like an on/off switch, full power or no power, with nothing inbetween.
The WRX is a docile, efficient commuter car below 3000 rpm. To me that is one of the most appealing aspects of it - it's a livable, smooth, quiet, even refined car for the times you are not driving all out.
-juice
http://forums.i-club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=16
You can send a private message and find out if he still installs them. You could also search or post for info.
Disclaimer: FYI, I don't know him personally.
paisan - Do you know him? Or do any of your other buddies do the complete install?
Bob
IMHO you have to learn to control the turbo, not let it control you.
-Dennis
IMHO you have to learn to control the turbo, not let it control you.
Bob
Speaking of vehicles with narrow powerbands:
Hop on a late '60s 250cc Suzuki X-6 Hustler sometime (if you can find one!). That lil' sucker was the forefather of Japanese superbikes. 250cc, 6 ultra-close gears, 350 pounds, I forget the horsepower—but it was the class leader back then, and it would shame bikes twice as large. The powerband was like a light switch—all or nothing—and a heck of a lot of fun.
Same could be said of my old 1970 Kawasaki 500 Mach III triple. Below 4400 rpm it was a dog; above 4400 rpm you had better be leaning well over the handlebars, or you'd be doing a serious wheely! I once had a passenger on the back, and the bike hit the 4400 rpm sweet spot, and I thought the bike was going to go over backwards!
Ah... nothing like hot 2-strokes!
Bob
Slipping the clutch (easing it out slowly with about 3.5 - 4k on the tach) is my method of choice for quick starts. It becomes instinctive after you've driven it awhile. I'm not talking about burning the clutch up and I would never suggest dumping the clutch. Using this method, I can put the proverbial "hole shot" on damn near anything on the street.
- hutch
-juice
OK, I quit... I promise...
Bob
Bob
- In terms of dumping the clutch, did this twice, both by accident. I was not paying attention to the tach, was tired, and entering a busy road. How bad is this for the tranny? I have not upgraded the power in the car.
Bob
Hey, honeymoon is not over with mine, cracking a grin every time I get in it.
Right on Kevin!!! Happy motoring everyone.
One of the dealers i went to were total [non-permissible content removed] bags about ordering a 2003 for me. They said that with my options, the only price they could give me was about $26k. I left and found another dealership to give me a 2003 for a lower price than the "lowest" price that the other dealer could on a 2002.
I like the new one with the two guys listening to the radio and the driver says, "here comes my favorite part" he turns down the radio and they cut away to show you a really twisty road. Then they cut back in and show the driver firmly pressed against his door. COOL!!!
(Besides, it's a silver one just like mine!)
I also think their dissclaimer is pretty cool, "Professional driver on a closed course."
"Obey legal speed limits" Yeah, Right!!! These cars don't like to go slow.
I'm waiting for the Gateway kid to do one, and say something like...."Hey, Dude, you're getting a WRX!!!" Hahahaha!
Kevin111, Told ya' so! ;-) Didn't believe me, huh!? Had to go find out for yourself.
Can't say I blame ya!
Can't believe this car still attracts attention wherever I go. Most cars, that kinda wears off after about 6 months or less. This one is still going strong after almost a year. There's only a couple of them around here, but only one is local besides mine that I've seen.
Enjoy!
Ken
You're gonna love that "Silver"! Easy to keep clean, and looks like a bullet!
Ken
The screen is doing great! It is holding very well, thank you! How many mile have you put on it? Have had the car for 3 months and have put about 5300 miles on it already! :-)
In terms of attention, because it is not a main-stream car (even though they did sell 35K last year), it does seem to get more attention than other cars. Like my old Camry!
As for theupipes etc. I have a few guys who can do the job (electronics, hardware etc) check out http://www.iace.com/azp for their contact info.
-mike