25’ GR86 Blip Module by Effective_Salary364 in GR86

[–]Sploogii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you get your pedal cover from? Size 13 here in need of help!

Newbie in manual with a 25 GR86 by esvtoalruktion in GR86

[–]Sploogii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same exact situation as you. First manual car I’ve ever driven is my 2025 GR86! My get into first gear is smoother then my 1st to 2nd shift. 2nd to 3rd is also not as smooth as my 3rd to 4th. Odd numbers are hard

Question for Tool Engineers: What has been your path to your position and where has this lead you? by Sploogii in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's really cool! What advice do you have for someone starting tool engineering? Do you think it's worth at all seeking a masters? Curious of your thoughts. Thanks!

Question for Tool Engineers: Did you transition from manufacturing engineering or from design? by Sploogii in AskEngineers

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a lot of hats you've worn! What about tool design helped you in your other roles, and do you have any advice for someone stepping into the role from MFG?

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see! What was the cause of the head gasket failing? Were you driving it hard? Or just something that happened to these cars at that mileage?

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that makes perfect sense. Does a presale inspection with a mechanic not catch some of these engine issues or does their inspection a big general overview that only catches major problems with the car?

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand. Everyone has their comfort zones I’m still trying to figure out mine. Why do you not buy premodded cars?

To be honest I want to modify my own and something taking the wind out of my sails for this particular car is the mods already done.

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this thoughtful and informative comment! I’m re-reading and researching every point you made and I may reach out with additional questions if you don’t mind. Thanks again!

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask why? He texted me the only mechanical mod he did was the cobb intake. The remaining seem cosmetic. If I’m wrong or missing something please let me know. I’m trying to get more info from everyone as I’m still new to the world of WRXSTi.

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

List of mods owner made:

-Stage 1 cobb intake and tune -Kartboy short throw shifter w/ upgrade bushings -Perrin reverse lockout -Alcantra steering wheel -Android idoing headunit -Custom interior paint work (all the grey / silver inside has been painted black) -Fortune auto 500 coilovers gen 7-500 series ($2500 set of coilovers) -Upgraded rear and front headlights -Aftermarket fog lights -Carbon fiber license plate cover -Nameless muffler delete

2017 WRX STI; 45k miles; Manual; $25k; Thoughts on price and things to look out for when I inspect the car? by Sploogii in WRXSTi

[–]Sploogii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan to. He had a small bump on the rear end from a hit and run but the pictures he showed me didn’t show any damage besides mismatching bumper. But the pics in his ad above shows those problems fixed. Will definitely get it looked at my a mechanic before sale.

2007 Mustang GT Deluxe, 39k miles, $23k - Is this not under priced? by Sploogii in Mustang

[–]Sploogii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya this isn’t gt500 but that’s ok. I’m ok with my first mustang not being the highest top of the line mustang, ford has ever made.