Finally bought a new car. 2015 STI

[4doorj]

Originally posted by dj_rice
I took it home again for another overnight test drive. The more time I spend with it, I'm starting to like it alot less ONLY because on the route to work and route home to work where I live, its always god damn rush hour traffic and shifting gears constantly sucks...lol maybe I should get an Automatic C400 instead...

I rarely drive mine in traffic. It's usually going to basketball in the evening and going out on weekends. But I've heard of people complaining about it daily driving in traffic.

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by HiSpec


What's the typical difference in gain between a COBB stage 1 and a custom tune (eg Airboy)? Assuming the only modification is exhaust.

Dunno, that is a pretty specific question. However, Sunny is by far the most open tuner about his stuff that I have ever met (and he worked with Rocket for a while, which I think means something in my books having dealt with them for years). I don't think it will be a huge difference, but I'd bet that it would be a safer overall tune with as much peak power (and more under the curve).





That chart of stock vs tuned is nuts for the 2007! Look at that torque under the curve and at peak and even after peak

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

The EJ205 in my WRX defies all laws of Subaru and is still going strong with 235k and Cobb Stage 2.

[Shlade]

^your motor was probably replaced at some point in its life. At least 2-3 times lol

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Shlade
^your motor was probably replaced at some point in its life. At least 2-3 times lol

Nope its never been replaced. It has been a highway car and religiously maintained, and only seen mods the last 15k.

[2000impreza]

Originally posted by dumplings
'12 sti
approximately 19,000km
100% stock, broken in per manual
all service done through subaru calgary
rod bearing #3 failure - severe knocking. new shortblock needed.

car was my dd, never driven excessively hard and rarely saw boost. i was shocked at first due to relatively low mileage/driving habits, however after reading nasioc, i have learned it's not entirely uncommon to see ej's with low milage having similar issues (both stock and tuned versions).

Did you find out what caused the bearings to fail? I seen this happen twice and both times it was a broken oil pickup.

[4doorj]

Before I get it winter ready

[Shlade]

Looks good

[clem24]

Huge improvements to the interior for sure but can't say I am completely sold on the exterior.. Car also looks smaller compared to the outgoing model (probably a good thing) but just the car itself just 'looks' slower; IDK can't quite describe it. Still a nice ride!

[4doorj]

Where do you guys take your cars for maintenance. I want to keep the warranty.
So far haven't been happy with either dealership in calgary.
Wondering if its worth the drive to red deer.

[Perfect Dark]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Where do you guys take your cars for maintenance. I want to keep the warranty.
So far haven't been happy with either dealership in calgary.
Wondering if its worth the drive to red deer.

You should be able to take your car anywhere and as long as they can prove that the proper things were looked at/replaced you will be fine.

I know back in the Option Import days they'd just go off the Subaru checklist (but for a fraction of the price haha).

[flipstah]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Before I get it winter ready

Damn what rims are those? Can't be stock.

[4doorj]

Originally posted by flipstah


Damn what rims are those? Can't be stock.

Rays 57 xtreme in velvet marine blue. Love the color, but soooo hard to take a picture of. In person the color is pretty crazy.

[dj_rice]

Any ass end shots?Wanna see how the exhaust looks with the dual fart tips vs quad tips

[flipstah]

Originally posted by 4doorj

Rays 57 xtreme in velvet marine blue. Love the color, but soooo hard to take a picture of. In person the color is pretty crazy.

Mmm good choice.

Hopefully I'd get to see this in person one day. Been looking at new options for winter wheels.

[4doorj]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Any ass end shots?Wanna see how the exhaust looks with the dual fart tips vs quad tips

Mine is just a single if your still interested in seeing it. I would have to upload a pic. The wing looks even bigger from the back hahahah

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Where do you guys take your cars for maintenance. I want to keep the warranty.
So far haven't been happy with either dealership in calgary.
Wondering if its worth the drive to red deer.

I used to take mine to Vex, they're a certified shop. They have the Subaru checklist they go by (A service, B service etc). They are primarily known for their performance service, but they are fully capable of standard maintenance.

[heavyD]

Anyone dealt with Allmakes Auto Repair? They are supposed to be ex-Subaru mechanics and do lots of Subaru work. I hate the local dealers as well and want an option for when I have to take the car in for more than just an oil change which I do myself.

[dj_rice]

Does anyone follow SubiSpeed?

Some pretty cool mods they sell on their website. This cheap mods changes the look of the tails alot. Can't wait to get my WRX next year. Gonna grab this mod and an exhaust as my first mods.

[4doorj]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Does anyone follow SubiSpeed?

Some pretty cool mods they sell on their website. This cheap mods changes the look of the tails alot. Can't wait to get my WRX next year. Gonna grab this mod and an exhaust as my first mods.

I try not to look at their site or I will keep buying things hahaha
Their DRL lights on their site look very tempting!