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4doorj
03-22-2008, 08:45 PM
just wanted to say hi.... its my first subaru
maybe i can catch some of u at a subaru meet or something
just thought i would share... my new car
just picked it up today

just thought i would share...
very weird to have torque... im totally not use to it... absolutely love it
awd turbo :drool:
just wanted to say thanks to Bobby at calgary subaru... jdm_xsi here on beyond
awsome guy! definitly hooked it up nicely

http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/wrx/wrx005.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/wrx/wrx006.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/wrx/wrx001.JPG
http://www3.telus.net/public/kichurch/cav/wrx/wrx003.JPG

LUCKYSTRIKE
03-22-2008, 08:57 PM
did you trade in your 4 door si on this?

nice car btw!

4doorj
03-22-2008, 09:02 PM
Originally posted by LUCKYSTRIKE
did you trade in your 4 door si on this?

nice car btw!
nope... still have the Si and the S2k

arian_ma
03-22-2008, 09:16 PM
Originally posted by 4doorj

nope... still have the Si and the S2k
And the other like 8 cars you've bought this year :rofl:
Damnit J!

4doorj
03-22-2008, 10:05 PM
i have a question for you guys... i dont have a turbo timer on my car
how long are u suppose to let the car idle before u turn off the car???
what if your not really boosting at all during your drive?
just curious, is there a rule of thumb or something?
thanks

xrayvsn
03-23-2008, 08:30 AM
The turbo is oil and water cooled, so a turbo timer is not a necessity on these cars like they are with oil cooled only turbos. Most people skip on the turbo timer since there is sufficient heat transfer from the coolant to protect the turbo even after the engine has been shut off. also, I notice the Beyond Subaru subforum is fairly quiet. You will find a more active local Subaru community at www.westernsubaruclub.com

Enjoy the new car!

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=465156


Turbo Timer FAQ

The primary purpose of an aftermarket turbo timer is to allow your engine to idle unattended for a user specified amount of time. This will allow your engine, specifically the turbo, to return from elevated temperature levels to normal temperature levels prior to the engine being turned off. This can prevent oil coking in turbochargers that are cooling by engine oil.

Are these necessary with Subaru Turbos? No.

June 2001 TechTIPS published by Subaru for Subaru Technicians (http://www.subaruwest.com/PDF_files/Tech_PDF_Folder/june_2001_techtips.pdf) states:

"2002MY WRX TURBO COOL DOWN PROCEDURE
FHI's position regarding this is that it is not necessary to perform a "cool down/idling" procedure, as was recommended with past turbo models. Our current 2.0L turbo engine has a far greater cooling capacity and, coupled with technology advances, makes this practice no longer necessary. This explains why information about cool down is not included in the 2002MY Impreza Owner's Manual.

The heat contained in the turbo charger will begin to vaporize the coolant at the turbo charger after the engine is stopped. This hot vapor will then enter the coolant reservoir tank which is the highest point of the coolant system. At the same time the vapor exits the turbo charger, coolant supplied from the right bank cylinder head flows into the turbo. This action cools the turbo charger down. This process will continue until the vaporizing action in the turbo charger has stopped or cooled down."

4doorj
03-23-2008, 10:24 AM
sweet thanks for that info:thumbsup:

Aleks
03-23-2008, 12:47 PM
Congrats! Car looks great.

Did you buy it like that or did you lower it yourself? It looks slammed, must be coils?

Quinsonaaa
03-23-2008, 12:59 PM
loooks hot mang, what are you going to be drivin more the S2k or the subaru??

4doorj
03-23-2008, 01:03 PM
Originally posted by Aleks
Congrats! Car looks great.

Did you buy it like that or did you lower it yourself? It looks slammed, must be coils?
thanks man!,i bought it like that
i cant beleive u sold yours... its such an awsome car!


Originally posted by Quinsonaaa
loooks hot mang, what are you going to be drivin more the S2k or the subaru??
i will be driving the SI more... i use that for work

Aleks
03-23-2008, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by 4doorj

thanks man!,i bought it like that
i cant beleive u sold yours... its such an awsome car!



Definatelly fun cars! I traded mine to my buddy for an S2000 :)

Now he's selling it on here because he needs something bigger exact same color. I'm surprised you didn't check that out?

Mr.Buffy
03-24-2008, 10:10 PM
I agree with Aleks, definately a great and fun car to drive. Build solid and drives solid.

Go Stage 2 and you'll never look back.

403Gemini
04-03-2008, 03:34 PM
They do indeed drive nice ;)

TunerF1
04-04-2008, 11:49 AM
Awesome car!!! When you get used to the existing power come see us for the Cobb Access Port!!! A must have for incresing power and getting up to the second stats for 0-60 and 1/4 mile times! Very easy to use and a great way to gain 30-50 hp! :burnout: