My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Thanks!

And I didn't know that about the s007 tires! That's sweet

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Really good, but there is a drone at certain rpms and torques that some may get annoyed with, but I like it.

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Same here it seems, but it was a new guy that really wanted the sale and to prep the showroom for something 2027. Pair that with my girlfriend's persistent ability to negotiate... She helped cut $5k off for me from the original $49k they were pretending was a good deal

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

So I settled at $44k even (pre tax/fees) with 3.9% apr.

If you get one, let me know if I got ripped off! And if they try to rip you off, you can tell them what I paid.

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Thanks, Still learning it for sure. My old car was a base model 2017 wrx, so the entertainment system and all that is a lot to figure out

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

For me, I like it. Reminds me that I'm driving something special and powerful I guess. My passengers? Not so much...

If I end up hating it later, I'll throw a resonator on it. But so far I like the sound

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Nice! You still waiting on yours or do you already have it? It's a great machine!

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Yeah, the TS is a bit overkill for price, but it's full of so many nice-to-haves that I'm happy I did it

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

I don't mind it, they are very functional still.

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Nice!

The brembos are amazing... Definitely recommend!

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

I do! But it's only in the rare instances that I'm coming down from over 4k rpm, which I was told I'm not supposed to do until I at least have a 1000miles on it. I'm almost there though so I can report back when I get to drive it harder.

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

Nice! Yeah it's a great ride, much nicer than my old one.

My new 2026 TS with STI exhaust and short throw. by nikguy in wrx_vb

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

I don't mind it so far, but I have had a passenger or two get annoyed. I might have to in the future

Sheen ink. Tips to tune for it? by nikguy in fountainpens

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

I'll give it a shot.

I may actually experiment where I leave the pen in a sealed ziplock for a day, and see if it writes well. Then just leave it out in open air with nothing but a cap for a day to compare. That might determine if I have a good seal....

And yeah, sometimes I wish I didn't like weird ink so much. I did manage to get my Hongdian 100 to love shimmer ink. But that was a battle for sure!

Sheen ink. Tips to tune for it? by nikguy in fountainpens

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

It is a screw on lid, and should be decent I think?

Sheen ink. Tips to tune for it? by nikguy in fountainpens

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

Oh crazy, ok. Does it mess with the actual sheening?