stilletto's '11 Subaru WRX Sedan

[ericc191]

I almost bought a WRX, but then I sat down inside. Not trying to talk ****, just hated the interior. If they could turn it up a notch, then I would buy one.

 

[stilletto]

Bug---blob---hawk

Exactly. Not a fan of the "Blobs" so much. ..then again, most don't like "Hawkeyes". Meh.

 

[stilletto]

..Not trying to talk ****, just hated the interior..

No worries. Not ****-talking if it's the truth. Haha.
These interiors are pretty much the bare minimum, which I'm still not used to.
Friend's FB6 is WAY more comfortable as a Daily Driver, and another buddy's Golf R tops that.

 

[ericc191]

Yeah and the Golf R shouldn't even be a consideration.

 

[liljusepy]

Yeah and the Golf R shouldn't even be a consideration.

Agreed.


I liked the R, but sheesh, $40k for a barely better gti? Eh, no.

 

[stilletto]

..I liked the R, but sheesh, $40k for a barely better gti? Eh, no.

Wouldn't even say "barely better".. Buddy traded an MKVI GTI for the MKVI Golf R, and the GTI actually FELT faster.
Also, you can't turn Traction Control off in the Golf R, and the TFSI Engine has proven to be LESS reliable than the standard TSI Engine.

 

[ericc191]

Wouldn't even say "barely better".. Buddy traded an MKVI GTI for the MKVI Golf R, and the GTI actually FELT faster.
Also, you can't turn Traction Control off in the Golf R, and the TFSI Engine has proven to be LESS reliable than the standard TSI Engine.

Lol the people who buy the golf r only want it for the LED headlights

 

[bootyluvr]

'04-'07 > '11+ > '02-'03 > '08-'10

Of course GC coupe over all

 

[stilletto]

Short Shifter and Bushings arrived in the mail today, hoping to have them installed some time in the next few weeks. No days off. Sucks.

Next goal is to figure out which fluids to use. Thinking Amsoil 0W-30 Signature Series Engine Oil, but dunno' what to go with as far as Transmission Fluid or Gear Oil.

 

[liljusepy]

I always used rotella t-6 engine oil. The engine loved it! Tranny and diff were always subaru oil.

 

[squiggy]

Short Shifter and Bushings arrived in the mail today, hoping to have them installed some time in the next few weeks. No days off. Sucks.

Next goal is to figure out which fluids to use. Thinking Amsoil 0W-30 Signature Series Engine Oil, but dunno' what to go with as far as Transmission Fluid or Gear Oil.

You don't need a day off! One hour at the most to install those. I am using Amsoil Engine Oil and Tranny Fluid. I just put the Tranny fluid in a few weeks ago. HUGE difference!

 

[stilletto]

I dunno', that Rear Bushing looks like a HUGE pain.

Buddy of mine has a case of German Castrol lying around in his garage, so I might use that. That stuff has never received a negative review.

 

[bootyluvr]

death_roll

 

[stilletto]

Installed the Short Shifter, minus the Bushings, and I can already feel a huge difference.
It's gonna' take a bit to get used to, pretty tough sliding into first, but its better. Only thing that pissed me off was that damn snap ring. Even with the right tools, took like an hour to get back into place. Ugh.

 

[squiggy]

It's gonna' take a bit to get used to, pretty tough sliding into first, but its better.

Put some Amsoil Tranny fluid in and it should help with that immensely.

 

[stilletto]

From what I understand, it's due to a new lack of leverage since the shifter is actually shorter.

 

[stilletto]

Never mind the extra force needed to shift into gear.. I tightened the through bolt down way too much. Was causing binding. Everything's good now!

 

[stilletto]

Ordered a Flossy RedHead Heavy-Weight Shift Knob. Can't Wait!

 

[bootyluvr]

I love my Cobb SS + bushings and JDM 5 Speed shift knob

 

[stilletto]

I love my Cobb SS + bushings and JDM 5 Speed shift knob

How much does your Shift Knob weigh? I thought 500+ grams would be too heavy, but people on NASIOC praise it.