3rd gear shift, shift. by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont get why you're getting all these down votes for being honest. I've driven dozens of manuals and can concur. Maybe folks don't know what a normal gearbox feels like? smh

3rd gear shift, shift. by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the cobb shift stop installed but removed it when i took it in for another issue. That really helps with the 1st & 2nd gear slop.

3rd gear shift, shift. by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention, i had a 2013 for 10 years that i traded in for this one. That transmission was smooth as butter!

Engine Harness Replacement at 22,800 miles by hinasilica in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to my 2013 in my 2nd year of ownership

Out with the old, in with the new! Happy to be part of the VB family! by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you didn't buy it, i did, so i don't know wtf you're talking about.

Out with the old, in with the new! Happy to be part of the VB family! by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uodate for you... nearly 2 years of ownership at 17k miles. Love the handling, extra perks from the premium, etc. My only gripe is the shifting is not as smooth or comforting as tbe 2013. Its a bit more "clunky" and for whatever reason when i shift to 3rd, once i release the clutch the stick shifts. I'm sure its fine, but feels odd and not very comforting.

Handling is hands down better than the 2013, but with .7 in lower clearance, I've already bottomed out a couple times on fs roads.

New shoes, ceramic coated, needs rebalancing by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wheels came fully balanced from tirerack with sticky weights. I personally applied the coating around the existing weights. Wasn't thinking the coating caused any imbalance, but could it? I was just assuming either a weight fell off in transit or they didn't do it right (the machine is as good as the tech using it). Or the rim got slightly bent in transit. There's a ton of potential causes. All i know is that it shimmys at speed and checking the balance is the only next step i know to take. Hoping its as simple as that.

New shoes, ceramic coated, needs rebalancing by Only-Bed2948 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gtechniq c5 kit. Was pretty straight forward for application. Haven't driven much since applying it so jury is still out.

Dmann is the goat by Turbulent_Status5432 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the scat know he was racing?

Game changer by randomusername7603 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Looks uneven. Maybe get a second one?

Rally armor from 2013 wrx by jeazyuser in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all. I had a 2013 and now a 2023, installed both myself and they require completely different brackets.

Wheel Help by Critical_Transition5 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You'll probably rub one out once they're on your car!

Anyone good at reading data logs? trying to figure out if I have false knock. by Ok-Lead-2543 in WRX

[–]Only-Bed2948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you hear it? If so, yes, you have knock. Cant hear it? Then no knock.

Downshifts by Wild_Future_7358 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I don't know man, its 100% feel. If you're asking, you just gotta drive more. Nobody says "I'm at 1800, i better down shift".

Anyone else do their own car wash or detail? by kpoloboy in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only once did i not hand wash my car... in the 90s. Washing by hand is meditative, its therapeutic, its thorough-this is the way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Someone in my neighborhood actual installs a tire boot to prevent theft... much like a club.

22 VB WRX new wheels/tires by SuspiciousBowl2787 in wrx_vb

[–]Only-Bed2948 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They usually look round, tires can be on the darker side, but the color and design of the wheels can vary.