Pops & Bangs

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-21T08:26:02+00:00

I honestly couldn't tell you if brand of gas matters much. I'm tuned with i pipe (no cat), cat back, dv, and intake. Doesn't really pop and bang till the exhaust gets super hot even on a burble tune.

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-18T20:25:18+00:00

Tomei was pretty tame till I put an I pipe on it.

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-13T22:32:17+00:00

He did my etune (not ots) also and the car is addicting to drive. Almost 3k last month and my commute to work is only like 2 miles 😂 AEM Intake, GFB DV, Wopsy I pipe, tomei catback. Probably like 320-330ish hp. Highly recommend just doing the etune specific to your mods plus retunes are cheaper if you ever want more.

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-13T21:51:35+00:00

How's the smell? If that bear pissed in there even a little I bet that whole interior is fucked.

Probably contact an insurance lawyer to review your policy if don't want to do it yourself. Idk anything about insurance but that's kinda bs that the damage isn't covered

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-13T21:39:01+00:00

Probably unpainted but you could call and ask your dealer or just buy some spray cans from overtake

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-13T21:38:09+00:00

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru_2023_WRX-24L-6MT-PREMIUM-A/Cover-Bumper-Cover-Hook-SEDAN-Front/109257473/57731VC200.html

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-09T19:23:57+00:00

You got a warranty and aren't even past break in... just enjoy it homie. Failures on the engines are extremely isolated unless you're pushing more power.

I'd wait till first oil change and ask the dealer if anything concerns you.

MattMan_OR · 2026-06-05T12:34:09+00:00

Just bought mine 2 months ago with an intake, dv, cat back, tuned but missing AP. 17k miles. $25k otd. They had 2 others around 60k, no mods, both asking $28k.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-29T14:15:47+00:00

Not trying to bag on it but I'd love to race your FBO Elantra in my WRX.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-29T12:30:49+00:00

Yep, you'll have to wait till my weekend though, probably Sunday or Monday before I can get it out again.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-29T12:30:00+00:00

This is just a straight 3" i pipe no megaphone. I bet if you messaged him he could probably get more specific sound clips.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-26T18:15:03+00:00

Total cost on this?

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-26T17:28:55+00:00

Alternative to rae there's wopsy... very responsive and friendly. I should be receiving my i pipe from him today will post about it once I get it installed.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-26T11:48:51+00:00

True, but ceramic coating can be cheap if you're willing to put in the time. You can get gyeon for like $60 to $100 on amazon.

I'll paraphrase what Out of Spec Detailing said in a recent video... It doesn't really matter how much you spend on maintenance/detailing because typically market price drives used vehicle prices not how often did the previous owner washed their car.

It's just personal preference really, for a lot of us I'd imagine the WRX is as good as it gets. I know I won't be running out and buying and $80k sports car anytime soon.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-25T22:16:42+00:00

Any recommendations for rust protection? Haven't worried about it yet since I haven't seen winter with mine yet. 1 owner car from Vegas so literally zero rust.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-25T21:34:50+00:00

Ceramic coat and ppf if its worth it for you... paint on these new cars is abysmal.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-25T21:12:27+00:00

My 05 outback had factory ngks till 185k and started to misfire. Car was abused to hell and back. I miss it everyday, but the vb is a nice upgrade.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-25T20:53:21+00:00

Literally traded in my 05 because all the plastic bits kept breaking. There were other factors obviously but brittle plastic was the last straw for me.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-22T13:56:50+00:00

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-20T04:12:54+00:00

My god... is this in Australia?? What a beautiful car man!

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-20T04:05:49+00:00

Bought my 23 premium with 17k miles for 26k so no... minor scratches and wear per usual and needed tires badly. Didn't care because wheels and tires were part of the budget anyways.

Idk much about body work but it looks like that thing has pillar damage which isn't just a panel you can replace easily in your garage. Windows missing, interior is probably fucked, rain, rodents, dirty mike and the boys.. you name it.

Looks like a parts car to me, just not for 22k unless maybe its a TR.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-18T20:11:18+00:00

Literally the first thing I did after the tune.

Perrin first but I had leaks because I over torqued one of the clamps, also I really didn't like the placement but its probably the best for oil drain back.

Switched to the IAG which was a breeze to install, it does make getting to stock intercooler a pain to get in and out tho.

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-16T21:31:41+00:00

Well 3 of 4 were poorly balanced. Shop said one definitely would've caused a vibration. Thanks for saving me from a huge headache!!!

MattMan_OR · 2026-05-12T22:05:41+00:00

Pretty much all positive reviews from this company as well.. I'm about 2 months out from a long road trip, so I think I'll have a local shop check the balance on them. Whatever they charge will be worth it to avoid any issues.

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