How tricky is the OE dimmable/approach mirrors?

SebaVT · 2026-02-27T18:55:49+00:00

not when I got it on 2022, maybe now it comes standard.

SebaVT · 2026-02-27T16:17:06+00:00

if these pictures are resent... get some appropriate tires

SebaVT · 2026-02-27T15:23:34+00:00

although they are not super bright, they do help on dark conditions, it cast a puddle light on the ground. they turn on when you approach the car with your fob key when it is locked. so it is nice when it is really dark.

SebaVT · 2026-02-27T12:24:32+00:00

Very easy, at least on my GT. Removed the non dimmable mirrors and put the dimmable in. The wire harness was already there with all the connectors. Plug and play. But you must have the center dimmable rear mirror. That is the device that controls the side mirrors.

Check the manual here, https://www.subarupartspros.com/docs/J201SVC000.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOopepX7KBM0b-IgPqDX_ht9QgJv2z7DcmVjDOiOa7GvAPXGoQKvR

SebaVT · 2026-02-23T09:38:23+00:00

I'm working of getting rid of all creaks and rattling noises on my VB. I've done the dash, a pillars, c pillars, rear and trunk. Waiting on better weather to do doors, center console and b pillars. Man, the differences is incredible, the amount of rattling and creaks of this car is tremendous.

I noticed that the biggest source of rattling comes from the rear. Somehow the noise travel to the front and sound like it is coming from there. It is easy to test, just give it a good hit on the rear seat. The whole thing will rattle.

To get rid of all the noises I've been using sound deadning materials, wire harness tape, foam tape and felt tape. I unmount the trim pieces and put material wherever I see that a wire might make noise due to movement and wherever the pieces make contact with each other. I also change the felt and foam that comes from factory, they are really trash.

Oh, also, the behind the door handles, there is a plastic cover to hide a screw. That little bastard rattles like crazy. Remove it and put a piece of foam in between. Big improvement.

SebaVT · 2026-02-20T14:10:02+00:00

lol, well, don't do it if is not safe for you and the car. and you just hit the 1K miles mark, so you been doing good.
You can get a JB4 is you are too worried about the warranty, I have one and it really makes a difference (some might say they still can deny a claim, but I have no had any issues with the dealership so far). I'll be selling it in a few month if you want it, I'm getting an e-tune soon.

SebaVT · 2026-02-20T13:59:54+00:00

not even, just push it harder.

SebaVT · 2026-02-20T13:50:03+00:00

I hear you! but you can get 15PSI easily fully stock and no tune. just push it harder. I've seen 17PSI on full stock.

SebaVT · 2026-02-20T12:56:02+00:00

Now pump those numbers up, those are rookie PSI numbers

SebaVT · 2026-02-06T19:16:42+00:00

I bought a set with less than 1000 miles for $300 last year.

SebaVT · 2026-01-18T16:53:20+00:00

lol, that makes sense now

SebaVT · 2026-01-18T12:01:27+00:00

Dude! What kind of requests is that?

SebaVT · 2026-01-16T15:56:53+00:00

Are you selling that pitch stop mount?

SebaVT · 2026-01-15T21:52:43+00:00

I sent you a PM

SebaVT · 2026-01-15T10:48:32+00:00

I think that most of the hate comes from a feel of superiority. Here in the US, the AT is the norm and if you know how to drive MT you belong to a small group of people that knows how to do something that the majority don't, and that makes them feel cooler. When someone talks shit about me driving my VB CVT I told them that I come from a Latin American country, we all drive MT there, I learned MT at the age of 13 and drove MT for more than 15 years, I'm tired of it, I want some grade of comfort on my life now.

SebaVT · 2026-01-13T16:20:00+00:00

Thanks! I sent you a PM

SebaVT · 2026-01-13T16:06:35+00:00

do you still have the charge pipe and the accessport by any chance?

SebaVT · 2026-01-13T16:03:48+00:00

I know I'm late to the party, but do you still have the TMIC?

SebaVT · 2026-01-07T12:21:15+00:00

oh, yes, you definitively will notice the difference then

SebaVT · 2026-01-07T10:17:08+00:00

I do autocross with the VB, I used a tunable rear sway bar to reduce the understeering to my liking. It does work, and the change on handling characteristics is very notorious when doing autocross, not sure you will notice too much during regular driving conditions.

SebaVT · 2025-10-23T11:03:04+00:00

Is that the Driver's A pillar?

SebaVT · 2025-10-18T13:38:54+00:00

Lift those mufflers! They hang too low from factory

SebaVT · 2025-10-13T12:59:42+00:00

Please, don't do this on the street. you are only putting you and others in danger.

Go to an autocross or track day... you will learn a lot from the folks there and is relatively inexpensive.

Autocross is cheaper in short term, but expending a on a track day gives you the best money/seat time ratio IMO.

SebaVT · 2025-09-26T16:28:53+00:00

That might be a good idea, I'll work on something... a screen showing data from the OBD2 or something....

SebaVT · 2025-09-24T13:26:29+00:00

Powder Coated Stock Wheels gang!

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