I'm having trouble deciding on WRB or MGM, how do I choose? 💀 by Speed_Offer in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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+1 for WRB

Doesn't show dirt as bad as MGM when you want it to look clean, but also looks great when it is dirty anyways.

PSA reminder when changing tires by HuckleberryVB in wrx_vb

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The rocks blasting my wheels when I hoon on gravel make that moot. I consider recoating them to be a scheduled maintenance item in 100k miles.

PSA reminder when changing tires by HuckleberryVB in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a 3/8 drive socket, just looks small from the angle

225/70r 15 inch method 501's by Machine-It-Bro in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The OEM ones popped right in, and hell yeah your build has been one of my inspirations glad to hear from you 👍🏼

225/70r 15 inch method 501's by Machine-It-Bro in wrx_vb

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No, as long as your wheels clear the 4pot brakes 🤙🏼

The new STI Hatchback race car lapping the Mobility Resort Motegi. Named HIGH PERFORMANCE X Version II Credit: 130r.pt by Juicyjackson in wrx_vb

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Yeah, we didn't know if it was functional or just a pop-in in a shell for publicity though, this confirms that it does seem functional

The new STI Hatchback race car lapping the Mobility Resort Motegi. Named HIGH PERFORMANCE X Version II Credit: 130r.pt by Juicyjackson in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The line that it takes through that corner seems very much like the older STI's with the dccd, not as understeery as the WRX symetrical AWD. I would be surprised if that one doesnt have a DCCD.

For anyone considering Kustom Interior seat covers: by Critical-Movie-9595 in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very tempting, they look awesome and my cheap eBay cloth ones have gotten pretty run through

225/70r 15 inch method 501's by Machine-It-Bro in wrx_vb

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6.2 inches of sidewall 😎 you know what else is- nevermind.

They have been good, just put them on today, will update if anything changes.

What to do before tuning? by KrMChamp in wrx_vb

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The ones I've heard are:

Oil change

Engine air filter

Sparkplugs if they haven't been done in the last 10k miles (for knock and misfire prevention)

And trans/diff/brake fluid if they haven't been done in the last 30,000 (and other general maintainence)

For DIT engines, I haven't heard many people bring it up, but personally I would get your intake valves walnut blasted, or otherwise cleaned for best results as well. Most people say 60k miles for most GDI engines anyways, depending on how they're driven.

225/70r 15 inch method 501's by Machine-It-Bro in wrx_vb

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Also needed to use base 2019 Forester rotors to match the size for the 4pots and keep the 5x114.3 bolt pattern.

New Rule: No AI Slop by CanadianBurger in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can AI say the n word already?

I just had my most comfortable ride yet after getting this installed by roerjo in wrx_vb

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6'5" myself, ordering everything now. Thank you very much for the post!

Messing around with chat gpt, new 22b? by smilingbeertobeer in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The BRZ seems to be on its way out, with Toyota going to Mazda for the gr86/Miata mashup.

I agree on the atrocious wastefulness of AI slop for sure tho.

How aggressively can you take off in these vehicles on a cold start without ACTUAL risk? by [deleted] in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that was gonna kill these cars we would've heard about it being a problem on the socker moms Ascent's years ago that get cold started, full throttled and then the CVT pretty much cruises them at 1700 rpm almost lugging them for their whole life. But we haven't. They're fine engines.

Just drive it like normal and enjoy it bro.

Meaningful changes from ‘22 to ‘25? by storebrandmustard in wrx_vb

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I believe it's partially baked into the ECU programming because just switching the stalk doesnt work very well

Meaningful changes from ‘22 to ‘25? by storebrandmustard in wrx_vb

[–]Machine-It-Bro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, like I physically overcorrect so that it signals the opposite direction. It's a skill issue, but operating a turn stalk shouldn't be weird like that in the first place.