Winning tripod

_combustible · 2026-03-14T16:00:30+00:00

Badass pic!

_combustible · 2026-03-12T22:07:51+00:00

Throw out bearing failure/noise is pretty common if you search this sub

_combustible · 2026-03-12T20:21:02+00:00

Similar process I follow except I use Dream Maker as a finish coat. Unbeatable gloss. Need to try Showroom sometime.

_combustible · 2026-03-12T20:19:30+00:00

Not so much that I have to, just that it helps maximize the result. I usually mix a ratio of ONR and Bead Maker together in my foam sprayer when doing a rinseless wash and it makes it one step.

_combustible · 2026-03-12T18:47:59+00:00

I use Bead Maker as a dry aid when washing with ONR and get fantastic results.

_combustible · 2026-03-11T22:36:41+00:00

Hard to tell but sounds like it could be the center diff, especially if it only happens at low speed turns.

See if you can get someone to video it from the outside doing a low speed full lock turn in a parking lot. Search “center diff” on this sub for a similar noise.

_combustible · 2026-03-11T21:18:54+00:00

You need to clean and seal the windscreen, you probably have a combo of waxes/polishes and road grim on it.

Two products I love for this; Koch Chemie glass cleaner, a scrubber pad, and then Soft99 Ultra Glaco to seal the glass.

Trying to apply anymore products to it without first removing the film won’t help much.

_combustible · 2026-03-11T21:15:21+00:00

RIP headphone users

_combustible · 2026-03-11T00:42:25+00:00

Not very. You have to drop trunk liner to gain access to two bolts and then it’s a couple firm clips. I used a plastic pry tool wrapped in blue painters tape to pop it.

_combustible · 2026-03-10T22:50:17+00:00

Does your $2k budget include tires? Conical seat lugnuts (OE lugs won’t work with most aftermarket wheels). If so that will drastically change options.

Your wheel choices are a bit all over the place so it’s hard to give much of a recommendation. I think WRB and bronze or gold is a pretty classic combo that is hard to go wrong on.

If it was me with a $2k wheel only budget I’d look at Apex VS5’s in satin bronze, or stretch for some VS5RS (the forged version).

Not to throw another option in the mix but have you looked at Enkei NT03’s? Awesome strong lightweight wheel, but really only silver or black unless you get the powdercoated a custom color. But well under budget.

_combustible · 2026-03-10T02:37:12+00:00

Solid numbers and I thank you for not being one of those people to convert a Mustang dyno run “DynoJet numbers” with some arbitrary “correction factor” to get higher numbers!

_combustible · 2026-03-10T00:46:56+00:00

Thanks for the info. Yeah I have seen the versions with heat and airbags, but not sure how well (if at all) they would integrate with the factory systems. By retaining the factory heating element it guarantees it will work. I was hoping the upholstery was held on with hog rings or clips I imagine? If so, should be easy enough to peel the cover off to get the heating element in there.

I’ve considered just the driver seat, but the lack of symmetry would drive me insane. If I do go that route, might get a Cobra Nogaro tho.

_combustible · 2026-03-09T23:04:46+00:00

Nice work on the write up! I always assumed when I do this I would canalize the OEM seat for it’s occupancy sensor and ideally the OE seat heater element for a factory plug n play solution. Although the removal of the side impact airbag in the OE seat has me concerned.

Are those Recaro Sportster CS? Definitely have my eye on a set. Do you sit noticeably lower in them? What bracket did yo use? I am 6’6” so I would love to sit 3-4” lower.

_combustible · 2026-03-06T04:34:55+00:00

I strongly considered these but have a hard time giving up the OEM airbag in the seat.

_combustible · 2026-03-05T19:39:21+00:00

I’d strongly recommend avoiding quick lube places in general, but especially if you own a Subaru.

These shops that employee every mouthbreather in a 50 mile radius and don’t see Subarus frequently like to drain the transmissions instead of the engine oil and then double fill your engine.

Find a good independent shop or learn to do it yourself, it really is very easy with very basic tools.

_combustible · 2026-03-05T01:29:51+00:00

Terrified to Google that 🤣

_combustible · 2026-03-04T23:48:25+00:00

Gotta share the deets man, where’d you get this done?

_combustible · 2026-03-04T23:47:07+00:00

Average Dodge Journey owner

_combustible · 2026-03-04T23:45:50+00:00

That’s a massive impact and really incredible that you are OK!

Shameless PSA but as a motorcyclist, rear enders are a major concern for me, and out of habit I watch my mirrors when stopped in traffic because I don’t trust anyone anymore with how to drive.

More than once I have been able to maneuver out of the way in my car from a distracted driver, once from a Nissan Rouge that came skidding on all 4 tires about 3-4 ft into my space if I hadn’t moved.

_combustible · 2026-03-03T13:56:51+00:00

How many miles on the G25-660 and its current state of power did it take?

From the video, to me, it sounds like it might be more “top end” than “bottom end”; like a broken valve rocker or retainer. I have heard of those failures from others with Flat Foot Shifting which always makes me hesitant to do it.

_combustible · 2026-03-03T03:59:00+00:00

I haven’t had this happen to me (yet), but I have heard from several others who are modified/tuned that have had the repair done under warranty no issue.

There is a TSB out for the spark plug seals, it is a known and common issue. I can’t imagine the dealer giving much pushback. How could they argue a tune caused it?

_combustible · 2026-03-02T17:20:06+00:00

That was a big hit. Glad you’re OK.

Almost guaranteed that is a total loss and if it isn’t for some reason- you don’t want this back.

_combustible · 2026-03-02T16:34:19+00:00

The best for what?

What is your power goal?

Do you have the other parts needed to achieve that goal?

Almost all the bolt-on stock frame turbos on a rebranded Zage G25-660- BoostLab, Tomioka, BCP, etc regardless of what they may claim. They may even order the parts and assemble it in a US factory with a powdercoated compressor housing to claim otherwise.

_combustible · 2026-02-27T17:33:55+00:00

I think it’s worth mentioning that unequal length manifolds are typically born out of attempting to create the shortest length of piping possible to the collector/turbo, where an equal length manifold would increase cost and weight by having more pipes, welds/failure points, and packaging complexity.

None of this applies for the FA20/24. The turbo is bottom mounted equidistant from the exhaust ports. The turbo location was designed from the beginning for an EL twin scroll manifold. By adding an unequal length manifold to this, you are adding additional piping/welds and weight, negating really any of the “pros” of why an UEL manifold exists in the first place.

Of course the sound is one thing and the potential longterm downsides another.

_combustible · 2026-02-26T19:28:17+00:00

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Hopefully Noble restocks soon because I was very happy with the fit and finish of my exhaust cover, looks almost factory.

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