New, Impressed, and Overwhelmed

**webb88** · 06-27-2005 02:28 PM

Hey all. First, I wanna say what a great resource that these forums are. I am new to the whole tuner scene, especially with turbo charged cars. I've had an Eclipse, and a Talon in the past and I really didnt do much with them, I just had them because they were cars that got me to work, not necessarily because they were imports (kinda). However, they were kind of "gateway" cars that ultimately led me to the WRX. The WRX community seems to be a WHOLE different ballgame from those others. I'm looking to mod my car, but there are so many options that its seriously a bit overwhelming to a novice such as myself. Uppipes, downpipes, accessports, there are a lot of things that I have a lot of questions about, and it does seem that this is the right place to be for that. If any experienced WRX owners out there have MSN or AOL, I'd love to chat with ya sometime, although I may beat your ear with questions. Thanks guys!

**05WRX0704** · 06-27-2005 02:30 PM

weclome!

where you from in pittsburgh? i grew up there before i joined the army.

anyhow, spend some time reading and the search and im srue youll find most of the basic answers to your questions, and then you can just post for clarification!

have fun.

**webb88** · 06-27-2005 02:38 PM

I'm from about 30 minutes south of the city, actually, in Washington. Where'd you grow up?

**05WRX0704** · 06-27-2005 02:40 PM

lets see. i lived near McKeesport when i was young. the my mom got remarried i moved out past Monroeville to Murrysville (that i really wouldnt consider pittsburgh) then i moved in with my dad and spent most of my adult/hs/college time in Churchill.

i graduated from Woody High in 99.

**Brents** · 06-28-2005 06:46 AM

Welcome to the club. I went to WVU, so we were in Pittsburg lots for stuff. Have fun here.

**WRC_Obsessed** · 06-28-2005 06:55 AM

Welcome!! There is lots to learn.

There are some stickies in thie forum and also the engine performance forum that would be a great start for you.

**webb88** · 07-04-2005 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by 05WRX0704

lets see. i lived near McKeesport when i was young. the my mom got remarried i moved out past Monroeville to Murrysville (that i really wouldnt consider pittsburgh) then i moved in with my dad and spent most of my adult/hs/college time in Churchill.

i graduated from Woody High in 99.

Thats cool. I bet Cali is a totally different world than this place, eh? I've always wanted to get out there, but it hasnt happened yet.

**webb88** · 07-04-2005 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Brents

Welcome to the club. I went to WVU, so we were in Pittsburg lots for stuff. Have fun here.

Thanks man! If you are ever back around this area, let me know. I'd love to see your ride!

**05WRX0704** · 07-04-2005 08:09 PM

dont move. this place sucks, at least THIS area. its 50 some degrees on july 4th

**webb88** · 07-04-2005 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by WRC_Obsessed

Welcome!! There is lots to learn.

There are some stickies in thie forum and also the engine performance forum that would be a great start for you.

Lots to learn maybe the understatement of the year. haha But I am trying to do my homework, so I dont get flamed.

**webb88** · 07-04-2005 08:13 PM

I'm not gonna move, I meant visit. Its only 50 there?!?! I figured it'd be bakin out there. Whats it like in the winter?

**cavallino333** · 07-04-2005 08:13 PM

Alot of California has nice weather it was like 80degrees in San Jose CA. But its kinda a bad place to have a modded car with the tight smog check laws and CHP.

**webb88** · 07-04-2005 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by cavallino333

Alot of California has nice weather. But its kinda a bad place to have a modded car with the tight smog check laws and CHP.

Yeah, no doubt. I'm not sure if your smog checks are the same as our emissions tests, but that is one thing I am concerned about, as far as modding my car goes.