It's Official...

[Pulski]

... Monday is going to be a fantastic day.

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:D

*Edit*

Details:
2009 WRX 5-door Premium, currently sitting with 40 miles (13 from my test drive)
SPT cat-back on order, expected by the end of the week. (Received and installed 7/24)

[ishredNH]

You are stoked!:squee:

[Pulski]

I almost got pulled over twice on the way home. :lol: It's getting delivered Monday afternoon and I can hardly wait.

[-GWOOD-]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!! :up:

[TurboRush]

Sweet.... Who says the economy is hurting, that's like the 3rd person this week on tuis forum to get a new car.

[ishredNH]

Sweet.... Who says the economy is hurting, that's like the 3rd person this week on tuis forum to get a new car.

priorities...:D

1. New Sube
2. job
3. booze
3. xbox 360
4. girlfriend

[Seraphinwolf]

I LUB DGM! After my OBS get's it's new body pieces and gets the paint redone the lower it's getting DGM treatment I think. Top will be Pearlie or Aspen with metalic not sure yet.

[jmb1983]

Is that manch Subaru?

[itsmy04wrx]

Congrats buddy :up:

[Wicked13]

Is that manch Subaru?

Yup.

Congrats OP!

[shtbxr22]

looks like my work. is your scoop deformed? almost every new wrx i see has messed up paint on the scoops. looks like wrinkles. :(

[Pulski]

I didn't look at the scoop that closely, sorry. :lol:

And yes, that is indeed Manchester Subaru. :)

[FREAK]

congrats on the new car

[etaks99rs]

priorities...:D

1. New Sube
2. job
3. booze
3. xbox 360
4. girlfriend

+1

[TurboRush]

priorities...:D

1. New Sube
2. job
3. booze
3. xbox 360
4. girlfriend

my girlfriend is no where near that high on my priority list :lol:

[Spilner]

priorities...:D

1. New Sube
2. job
3. booze
3. xbox 360
4. girlfriendQuoted for troof!

Nice ride, what are the plans for her?

[Bu11dogg2]

Congrats!!!

Ocean/Manchester has been busy this week :)

[Pulski]

Quoted for troof!

Nice ride, what are the plans for her?

Not much for now. Picking up the SPT Exhaust for starters. I plan to keep the warranty intact for at least a little while. :lol:

The rims are getting replaced soon as well so I can put snow tires on the OEM wheels. I think I've told a few people my plan for wheels, but I'll just wait for the pictures to do the talking when I get them.

[cman7]

You're getting married!?!?! To an 09 WRX that is. Looks pretty good.

Congrats!

[RCKSTR]

looks sexy, so I guess the test drive went well? :lol:

congrats man :D

[squeethebee]

priorities...:D

1. New Sube
2. job
3. booze
3. xbox 360
4. girlfriend

I dont have a job, nor drink... So...??

1. Subies
2.Xbox 360
3.girlfriend

ed

[Subyspeed]

sick car i love that color

[Subygirl8330]

nice purchase!! :)

[GeoffC8]

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[ishredNH]

:squee: :up:

[squeethebee]

Tail overlays and short shifter NOW!!

ed

[apkarian100]

Stained glass red taillights FTW!

[cman7]

I vote for whatever tail lights big bob has on his STI. They're beautiful.

[Pulski]

Tail overlays and short shifter NOW!!

ed

Very soon, don't worry. I thought I was in a Forester for a minute when I first shifted it. :lol:

[shtbxr22]

how's the scoop?

[GC4-RS]

Tail overlays and short shifter NOW!!

ed

+1 :lol:

[Rooster]

uh... so booze and 360 are tied? :lol:



:unamused: the 360 isn't even hooked up...


I guess you just got bumped up then!

-Pulski, wicked sweet car man!

[SLI99]

love it....color is amazing too

[middleG622]

Love it! Congrats! Was it my car shopping that got everyone else thinking?

[Pulski]

I've been looking for an STi for a while and trying to bring myself to sell my wagon. I decided this was my best option though and when the deal came along I jumped on it.

[Pulski]

Put the SPT exhaust on the car today. On the hatch, it is very quiet IMO. I will update with a sound/video clip once I'm done with break in and can really get into it.

[kristof]

hmm looks like the intercooler is alot smaller on the regular wrx than it is on my sti. that true?

[kristof]

oh and is it dark grey or black?

[adam]

Put the SPT exhaust on the car today. On the hatch, it is very quiet IMO. I will update with a sound/video clip once I'm done with break in and can really get into it.

I had the SPT on the spec.B and it was so quiet i could barely hear it!

hmm looks like the intercooler is alot smaller on the regular wrx than it is on my sti. that true?

It is the same intercooler setup as the legacy, bolts right to the turbo

oh and is it dark grey or black?

I think it is 65Z Diamond Grey Metallic

[RCKSTR]

sooo is the SPT on yet? I forgot to ask when I saw you today

[Pulski]

Put the SPT exhaust on the car today. On the hatch, it is very quiet IMO. I will update with a sound/video clip once I'm done with break in and can really get into it.

Yes Justin, it is. ;)

hmm looks like the intercooler is alot smaller on the regular wrx than it is on my sti. that true?

Maybe? I haven't looked at a stock STi from 08/09

oh and is it dark grey or black?

Dark Gray Metallic. :)

[kristof]

yeah very curious how spt sounds and why you decided to go with that instead of others

here is pic of sti for comparison

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2037977022_6956d34327.jpg?v=0

[squeethebee]

yeah very curious how spt sounds and why you decided to go with that instead of others

here is pic of sti for comparison

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2037977022_6956d34327.jpg?v=0

I don't think thats correct. My buddy has an 08 STI, and it doesn't even have an intercooler.:unamused:

ed

[GeoffC8]

I don't think thats correct. My buddy has an 08 STI, and it doesn't even have an intercooler.:unamused:

ed
I know, right?
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss176/ninja_geoff/IMG_0287.jpg

[squeethebee]

Thanks for the pic to prove my point Geoff.

ed

[RCKSTR]

I don't think thats correct. My buddy has an 08 STI, and it doesn't even have an intercooler.:unamused:

ed
if its the one I think you're talking about, it doesn't have a top mount and is FAR from stock :lol:

[squeethebee]

It's the one pictured above. Wheels and an exhaust, hardly a modified car make.

ed

[Pulski]

yeah very curious how spt sounds and why you decided to go with that instead of others

here is pic of sti for comparison

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2037977022_6956d34327.jpg?v=0

Yeah, the WRX IC is much smaller.

I went with the SPT for several reasons:

1) It's quiet. I wouldn't mind it a little louder, but the 5-0 might disagree.
2) It's a factory part, so I have something I can say to the police if they do stop me.
3) I got a decent price since I bought it with the car.

[Seraphinwolf]

It's the one pictured above. Wheels and an exhaust, hardly a modified car make.

ed
Adding 2 more cylinder will do it though! :up:

[Pulski]

Thanks for the pic to prove my point Geoff.

ed

That car is neither stock, nor does it look like that anymore. :lol:

[squeethebee]

That car is neither stock, nor does it look like that anymore. :lol:

shhh, you're not helping us pull the wool over his eyes.

ed

[cman7]

Yeah, the WRX IC is much smaller.

I went with the SPT for several reasons:

1) It's quiet. I wouldn't mind it a little louder, but the 5-0 might disagree.
2) It's a factory part, so I have something I can say to the police if they do stop me.
3) I got a decent price since I bought it with the car.

....And you get to keep your warranty without hiding anything. :D

[GeoffC8]

it broke in yet?

[Pulski]

....And you get to keep your warranty without hiding anything. :D
True. It's unlikely that a cat-back would be a warranty void, but it does add some peace of mind. :)


And yes, it's broken in. :devil: Geoff, I will probably enlist you in the next couple days to be camera man for my exhaust.

And try not to giggle this time. :hahano:

[Bu11dogg2]

Impressions?

[Pulski]

It's quick. Spool is a little slow due to the STi sized turbo, but when it kicks in it really gets moving. My old wagon was stage 2 and I feel like this is at least as quick. I'm loving the extra torque off boost from the 2.5. The SPT exhaust is still very restrained at high rpm but definitely has a nice tone to it.

The handling is very good for being completely stock. It could benefit from larger sway bars, but the stock setup is very good overall. It can be a little scary on inital turn in because of the sways and stock ride height, but the car will go where you tell it to. The tires also help, since they replaced them with the Dunlop Sport 01. Great in the rain and dry tarmac, but I think they'll be useless in the snow and I haven't tried dirt yet. I haven't really attacked any of my favorite roads yet, but now that I don't have to worry about my revs, that will probably happen soon.

The interior is much more comfortable than in past models. The seats are still bolstered, but not as severely, which is nice for a man of my stature. I haven't sat in the back myself, but I'm told there's plenty of room, even sitting behind me. (6'-6',1"ish) Another nice change is that the rear seats fold flat without removing the rear head rests which was not possible in my 04 and my seating position.

Overall I'm very happy with it and stand by my decision to trade up 100%. :up:

[Bu11dogg2]

glad to hear :)

[biezer von bimmerhead]

Nice new ride Pulski!!! Love the DGM.

The 09 REX screams! It is one of the best buys available....speed per dollar spent....

[Pulski]

Invidia downpipe installed and tuning appointment scheduled for Wednesday.

[R-raid]

how do you like it. worth it?

[Jaketips42]

I am sure the 09 PO'ed a lot of the 08 owners. Such a nicer setup. That VF52 is an excellent turbo. Too bad you can't get the max out of it with that plastic intake mani. Nice ride man. I work at Manch Subie. Gary took care of you I take it?

[Pulski]

Whoops, missed this post. Yeah, Gary took care of me. :) Feel free to pretend you don't see the following part of the post in case things break. :lol:

Tuning appointment was rescheduled to today. Any bets on hp/tq numbers?

[squeethebee]

260

ed

[GeoffC8]

31

[Pulski]

255hp / 267tq. Mustang dyno, 90 degrees and humid. :) I am quite alright with that.

Sorry, no scanner and I can't take a good pic right now.

[squeethebee]

Where in the hell did you find humidity today? It was the nicest day this month!!

ed

[cman7]

I don't recall it being 90 degrees today either. It must be different on the seacoast or something.

I thought it was comfortable today. 76ish.

[mdennett99]

i dont think it even hit 90 degrees inside the factory i work at today


but at least you got on the dyno

[Pulski]

The temp in the shop in Sterling was 90 according to the dyno. :dunno: The tuner was sweating his butt off while he was working.

[RCKSTR]

again, congrats on the new found HP pulski :devil: is it what you were expecting?

[Pulski]

Weather Channel shows 85 for yesterday in Sterling. Add a car on the dyno... warms up. He may have rounded off, but it was at the hottest part of the day.

[Pulski]

again, congrats on the new found HP pulski :devil: is it what you were expecting?
I was trying not to think about it too much. It's a little lower than I expected from seeing other charts, but the car is definitely a lot faster than it used to be so I'm pretty happy. :)

[RCKSTR]

just remember that all dynos read different, and they are only used to fine tune cars! not to compare actuall #s, thats just what we like doing :lol:

[squeethebee]

just remember that all dynos read different, and they are only used to fine tune cars! not to compare actuall #s, thats just what we like doing :lol:

+1. Didn't they do a baseline run, to see how much actual whp was gained?

ed

[etaks99rs]

those are pretty good numbers on a mustang. Congrats.

[Pulski]

+1. Didn't they do a baseline run, to see how much actual whp was gained?

ed

If you've somehow invented a way to get baseline numbers on a car with an exhaust installed and an aftermarket solenoid that'll make things go pop if it's attached, I'd love to see it. :lol:

Like I said, the butt dyno tells me I got some pretty good gains, so I'm happy. :) I'll find someone to dyno a stock 09 next to mine someday.