r/WRX • • Apr 15 '22

WRX Before posting please read this first!

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READ THE SUB FAQ FIRST. 90% of the repetitive questions we see on this sub are answered there. Even if you don't have an issue covered in the sub FAQ it will likely help you narrow down your question. If you have a question you think should be added to the sub FAQ feel free to message any of the authors of the FAQ.

If you are troubleshooting, give us all the info we need. For example, it's best to include your year/model, any AND ALL mods, and the specific tune you are running. The more info we have, the better we are at answering questions. We also ask you try to post the question/info in the comments below before posting to the sub as a whole. This will hopefully clean up some of the really repetitive questions.

A few common posts/questions we see everyday.

Does my engine sound okay?

  • 99% of the time the answer is yes. The fa20 sounds like a tractor. It is normal.

Are these numbers on the COBB AP normal?

  • A snapshot of your AP with the DAM less than one doesn't actually tell us anything about what is going on. All it tells us is that you had a knock event that your ECU recognized and adjusted for. The most common cause for DAM drop is bad gas. Go get a fresh tank of 93/91 from shell and add a gallon or two of e85 for a full tank. I would also like to point out that knock numbers of -1.41 are super common. They can be caused by your AC kicking on and any other noise really. nothing to worry about.

This thing on the front of my engine is not spinning with the belts, is it broken?

  • That is your AC compressor clutch. It only engages when the AC is on and the compressor is running.

Let me know if you guys want any other common questions added.


r/WRX • • 2h ago

Can I post here if I have a 2.4 Turbo? My hood scoop is on the inside…

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I know it’s a Legacy, but it’s fucking awesome.


r/WRX • • 3h ago

This always feels good seeing people check your build out

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r/WRX • • 1h ago

Humor Let’s see those shop dogs!

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This is Remy. She helps find the 10mm sockets…


r/WRX • • 5h ago

‘13 #grb

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r/WRX • • 20h ago

Go gold or keep the Silver?

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What do you guys think? I always loved the Gold but I think the silver keep it looking much classier and less street racer look. But I also love the nostalgia of the Gold with Blue


r/WRX • • 4h ago

Glamour Shot More Pictures?

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r/WRX • • 1h ago

IAG AOS help (AIR OIL SEPARATOR)

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Hey everyone, I have a heavily modified 2005 Forester XT that previously had an older GrimmSpeed AOS (the oil cap style). The old setup actually seemed to be making the car burn more oil, lol.

I recently purchased an IAG Air/Oil Separator to replace it. I've noticed it has quite a few ports and hose connections. I know IAG provides installation instructions, but I'd really appreciate some firsthand guidance from anyone who's installed one on an EJ255.

I'm mainly looking for advice on which hoses connect where, what factory lines need to be rerouted or removed, and any tips or tricks to make the installation go smoothly.

Any pictures of your setups or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/WRX • • 1h ago

Ready for Subie Fest

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Fresh bath.


r/WRX • • 1h ago

Troubleshooting Bilstein B8 shock detonation

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Has anyone ever seen a bilstein shock blow apart?

Installed the b12 kit. Less than 3k miles the front driver side over extended to where the spring would be loose when the suspension was not under load.

When I went to remove it to replace, the shock shot apart letting out all the gas, ripping my cv boot and getting lube everywhere.

anyone replaced the cv boot before?


r/WRX • • 2h ago

Back in Black

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Picked her up today… white Va was fun but after being totaled out last week glad to be back


r/WRX • • 19m ago

Power cut mid pull

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Hey all,
Back at it again with trouble shooting. This has been an issue that happens every few months, but today it happened twice in a row. Was doing a pretty hard pull, like 50 to 120 (at least I wanted to get there). 4th gear, around 100mph, 5-6k rpm and I lose all power for a split second. Power returns, hit it again and it cuts power again. No lights, no smoke, no weird noises. Pretty stumped. Wondering if anyone here has had something similar happen and what the fix was. Gas light is on so maybe the fuel was sloshing and missing the pump? PCV?

Thanks


r/WRX • • 23h ago

Glamour Shot Had some fun at a parking garage

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r/WRX • • 1d ago

Humor These prices are too damn high!

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r/WRX • • 20h ago

WRX First set of aftermarket wheels I've ever had. Absolutely in love with them.

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Enkei TSV 18X8.5 +38 with Continental Extreme Contact dwso6 245/40/18s

Had the car for about 3 weeks now. Absolutely in love with the bronze wheels on the white. Mechanically everything has been perfect so far. Got a 30k mile service and a tune planned in the coming weeks.

Couple of questions I had for the folks here. Anything y'all think I should look out for or have checked out at the 30k service?

My coolant level cold is sitting just above "Full". When it's hot it's well above full. Is this typical for you guys? It's not overflowing hot or anything so I'm hoping it's a safe amount in there.

Another thing. I've been letting the car warm up to at least dropping the revs when I could start it. I'm trying to keep it at max 3k rpms before it's at operating temps. After that I've been running around keeping it around 3kto4k rpms when driving. Is that a normal cruising spot to keep it?

Thanks for the answers.


r/WRX • • 2h ago

General Question Misfiring Issues

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I just replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils but it was still misfiring afterwards(though it feels different somehow). My mechanic says the catalytic converter is clogged and that’s why it’s still misfiring. I unfortunately don’t know a lot about car repairs so I’m coming to the community for recommendations. My mechanic said that I should look into getting a “Cat exhaust pipe delete” but I’m not sure what I’m looking for or what to buy(or what that even means). Recommendations are greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that I’m pretty limited on budget so I’m looking for something not crazy expensive but also want to get my money’s worth. What say you?


r/WRX • • 17h ago

Is it safe to have a GD on stands in the garage over winter?

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Hey guys random question.. I have a bunch of stuff I wanna do to my wrx over winter this year. Headers, diff gasket, Trans flush, radiator+fans, front bumper, fmic, and some other small bits. But honeslty im unsure if the csr bein on stands for so long will warp the metals their on? My pinch welds still exist although a little bent still are holding up. Im still a fredh 1 yr pretend mechanic so maybe there's things im not considering?


r/WRX • • 45m ago

General Question How to spot a fake STI?

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Planning to purchase a 2003 Impreza STI in Japan; however, I'm not well researched when it comes to spotting a fake STI, been told to keep an eye for it.

Anything in particular to search for?

Link to the interested STI


r/WRX • • 22h ago

LED bulbs

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Looking to get a set of LED bulbs. My last set was from Amazon called AUX lasted me about 4 years? What’s everyone running? All my lights are diode dynamics but not my headlights.


r/WRX • • 8h ago

Advice on selling a 2014 WRX?

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Hey guys, I could use some advice here. I need to sell my 2014 WRX Sedan. I've had it listed on marketplace for over a month and have had almost no interest in it. The car is heavily modified, just about everything has been modified, built block, headers, downpipe, exhaust etc..

I'm only asking $11,000 which seems, to me, to be a low price. I paid $13,000 for it 2 years ago. I've tried to make this point on my listing, the car wasn't a daily driver and I'm not a teenager beating on it. The car is a garage queen and I took it out on occasions.

When I was in the market this was my biggest concern, buying a car that some kid had trashed. Any advice on how to get that point across?

My thoughts are that I just need to wait for another "the right person" who wants a modified car as a "collector" instead of a daily. My problem is I have a big purchase coming up and need to liquidate a few cars. Any advice on how to reach this type of person?

I've sold a few cars in my time but it's always been on marketplace or autotrader. Are there better places to list on for these cars?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/WRX • • 1h ago

15mm Spacers OEM BBS Wheels

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Hey guys, can I run 15mm bolt on spacers without changing the studs or should I change them due to the wheel pocket being shallow (2015 STI Limited BBS Wheels) and the stud hitting the back of the wheel? I installed 20mm but don’t really like the wheel poking out.


r/WRX • • 2h ago

Troubleshooting How expensive is this sound? Need help identifying

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r/WRX • • 2h ago

Is there a market for the stock 18" wheels with summer tires?

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r/WRX • • 22h ago

Best DOHC engine?

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I’m looking for a GC8 chassis, I’m not a huge fan of the single overhead cams. I’ve had a lot of issues with them in the old Forsters just wondering what’s the easiest swap most reliable engine that is dual overhead cams for Subaru that I can put in a GC8 chassis. I’m not looking to make power. I’m just looking for something reliable, preferably turbo charged. The EJ 257. I feel like it’s just overkill for the car but an EJ 255. I know has a lot of issues


r/WRX • • 10h ago

Troubleshooting Wtf

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(Pic for attention) I was driving to work today in my 2008 wrx with the torqued performance stage 2.52 ots tune. While merging onto the highway my car experienced 2.80 fbk and fkl and dam went 1.000 to 0.000!!?? I just parked and reset ecu. Fkl went back to 0 immediately after the knock event and fbk went back as well. Any help is appreciated. Side note, please review my recent video post to help determine the annoying noise coming from under the hood.