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rose0529 12-29-2016 12:53 PM

Switched to the Darkside
 
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As many of you know, we have a 2011 A3 TDI that we are selling back to VW for the dieselgate scandal. We both really like the car, but the offer we are getting is more than we paid for it 3.5 almost 4 years ago!! So we are kicking it too the curb.

So in light of this I picked up a new car a week or so ago to replace the A3, and add a little more fun in to our garage.

I got a really good deal on a 2017 Subaru WRX Premium. It was just received by the dealer so it only had 4 miles on it, so we know it wasn't beaten on during test drives. We decided to switch up the color and try something new this time, white! It has a few options, heated cloth seats, sunroof, 18" wheels, auto dimming mirror.

I am still breaking it in, but so far I am happy with it. It handles well, not too bumpy but still fun. Turbo spools really quick. It reminds me of driving an updated version of an Evo IX. The interior is much improved, with screens and fit and finish. It also has a much better crash test rating! It is about the same weight as an IX and has about 15 less hp.

So we'll see how it goes on the dark side, it should be a fun car to drive around. I don't have any crazy modifications planned for now. Keep it stock and enjoy driving it with a warranty. I have some ideas for improving the stereo, and a few other minor things.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Am...A=w902-h507-no

Before getting cleaned up and with the summer wheels on it still.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zE...A=w902-h507-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TO...g=w902-h507-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xB...g=w902-h507-no

A//// Guy 12-29-2016 02:00 PM

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Should be an awesome DD! Pics not working for me.

tehehodi 12-29-2016 02:01 PM

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Sounds nice, but yeah. What a tease without pictures.

Kracka 12-29-2016 02:13 PM

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Pics look good here!

It should be a fun car for bombing around the streets, and hopefully a cruise or two :D

WRX's beg for at least an OTS tune and an intake...maybe a little exhaust work while you're at it ;) Does SPT still make warranty-compliant parts? I installed their intake and catback back in the day and had no issues with either.

Speedfreak 12-29-2016 05:55 PM

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Looks nice!

What does it have for brakes?

Any interior pics?

rose0529 12-29-2016 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy (Post 462738)
Should be an awesome DD! Pics not working for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehehodi (Post 462739)
Sounds nice, but yeah. What a tease without pictures.

Thanks! I added pictures as attachment hopefully that works for everyone!

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 462740)
Pics look good here!

It should be a fun car for bombing around the streets, and hopefully a cruise or two :D

WRX's beg for at least an OTS tune and an intake...maybe a little exhaust work while you're at it ;) Does SPT still make warranty-compliant parts? I installed their intake and catback back in the day and had no issues with either.

Haha well see about mods. Gonna enjoy the warranty for a bit. They do have an SPT exhaust and intake I believe along with some other shifter parts I might look into at some point.

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Originally Posted by Speedfreak (Post 462742)
Looks nice!

What does it have for brakes?

Any interior pics?

Floating calipers not brembos. But they seem to be plenty adequate. I'll try to grab some interior pics and get them up.

Kracka 12-30-2016 06:41 AM

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I recall doing some shifter mods as well... I don't think it was the STI or SPT shifter, possibly a bushing(s) from Perrin?

dogwhistle 12-30-2016 08:22 AM

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Not even a plug here, but seriously one of my favorite recent cars in history especially a joy with it's incredible interior. We play with these all the time, and can't say enough about it. Congrats on the new ride and enjoy!

As for shifting, Perrin shift stop and brass bushings are all you need to really sharpen it up for sure.

https://www.maperformance.com/produc...rx-psp-inr-018
and
https://www.maperformance.com/produc...ce-psp-inr-016

There are short shifter options but I don't advise them since some are extreme and not as friendly for relaxed driving.

For power see below ;)
https://www.maperformance.com/produc...-wrx-wrx-4g-s2

rose0529 01-03-2017 11:56 AM

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I've heard good things about that Perrin shift stop. I may venture to that at some point here.

As far as power I am going to leave the tune alone for quite awhile, keep that warranty safe and just drive it.

I still need to remember interior photos... but here are some stock ones, looks the same. haha.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti...interior12.jpg

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti...ing-wheel5.jpg

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti...interior11.jpg

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/wrxsti...-interior8.jpg

goodhart 01-03-2017 06:35 PM

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That is a nice interior. How was the buyback process? I read a thing on Jalopnik saying how it took forever and was a pita.

rose0529 01-03-2017 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by goodhart (Post 462752)
That is a nice interior. How was the buyback process? I read a thing on Jalopnik saying how it took forever and was a pita.

It's a giant PITA. So many back and for the getting docs approved and sinatures approved and waiting for replys! It's a mess.... They didn't expect this many people to file for the buy back right away..

I still have the A3 in the garage.... Waiting for the final offer.... Its supposed to be 10 business days. Going on 30.... The WRX I wanted came in to stick and we were both getting nervous something would break or some one would crash into us and screw us. So we went ahead and purchased the WRX.

Dark2g 01-03-2017 07:27 PM

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My brother is in the same boat. Got his buy back rate which was more then he paid a few years ago. Now he is waiting for the final deal. He is less then impressed with all the hurdles.

Subaru looks great! Would love to have a Subaru that is just stock like your plan. Probably never break on you

turbotalon1g 01-03-2017 07:39 PM

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Looks nice, i like that steering wheel.

Halon 01-03-2017 08:24 PM

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Very nice man!!

rose0529 08-16-2017 04:02 PM

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I got tint! 30% all around.... that is all nothing too exciting.

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachm...5&d=1503004853

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/attachm...6&d=1503004853

Kracka 08-16-2017 04:16 PM

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So sexy though! What kind of film?

AwdGSX13 08-16-2017 04:20 PM

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Car looks great with the tint. Kinda wish I would have opted for the wrx instead of the honda, good looking car.

rose0529 08-17-2017 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracka (Post 464201)
So sexy though! What kind of film?

It's just Tintpros standard tint. I didn't opt up for the higher heat rejection.

A//// Guy 08-17-2017 01:11 PM

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Pics dont work for me, but the FB pic looked great!

turbotalon1g 08-17-2017 02:55 PM

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picS no worky


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