Newbie here... Just wanted to introduce myself...

**Obsessive** · 11-16-2004 06:00 PM

I am the proud new owner of an 05' Silver WRX sedan... I have wanted one of these cars since I saw the first commercial on TV for one four years ago... Well, at that time I couldn't afford one. This was truly one of those 'good things come to those who wait' scenerios.

I have had several cars in my 28 years. 89' Mustang 5.0LX (still have it), several winter beater cars, pickups, an 03' Tiburon (clutches are junk in those), an 03' VW Jetta 1.8T (with some mods, she ran good), and an 00' GT Mustang. I can honestly tell anyone that the WRX is the best overall car that I have ever owned. I absolutely love it.

This car closely matches the acceleration of the 1.8t that I had (running 18lbs of boost), handles better then the 00' stang, and gets better gas mileage than my wifes 04' Santa Fe... Plus, I can drive it in winter (a big plus in Iowa-Illinois)...

Just wanted to share my new found pride and joy...

Eric

**bluerex47** · 11-16-2004 06:05 PM

hey man, welcome to the club. you seem to have come from a well rounded car ownership.

are you planning to do any mods with her?

**Obsessive** · 11-16-2004 06:30 PM

Yeah, some... I think the first thing I am going to do is get the silencer delete elbow. I think the turbo is waaaaayyy too quiet on the WRX. My 1.8T had quite a whistle when I put an open element filter on it. Then probably an uppipe, downpipe, and boost gauge will come in no particular order...

Eric

**bluerex47** · 11-16-2004 06:42 PM

with the delete elbow you will lose some sound still. i'll suggest removing the silencer and covering the hole in the fender. thats what i've done and have had no problems for thousands of miles.

i would then get the boost gauge before the up/dp. that way you can watch for any boost spike that may arise, although i don't think thats a big deal.

also, might want to look into some better tires. the stock re92's are pretty much worthless for any performance driving.

**mike270** · 11-16-2004 06:52 PM

Welcome to the club! I hope you continue to enjoy your car.

**302@12psi** · 11-16-2004 08:54 PM

I'd like to be in your shoes one day. My plan is to get my rex (only been a memeber for over a year and still dont have one

) Then get a cheap fox to mod and beat on. That way the wrx will stay stock and do it's job, while the coupe takes most of my abuse.

Enough about me.......details on your stang? Vortech, kenne bell (haha..numbers to low for kb) Procharger? HP Turbo kit....detail please......pics if the wrx boys wont ban me for asking.

***RayfieldsWRX*** · 11-17-2004 05:14 AM

Originally Posted by 302@12psi

Enough about me.......details on your stang? Vortech, kenne bell (haha..numbers to low for kb) Procharger? HP Turbo kit....detail please......pics if the wrx boys wont ban me for asking.

BAN!

(just kiddin')..

**UURX02** · 11-17-2004 05:19 AM

welcome to the boards

lets see some pictaz!

O.T. - noticed the new avator Ray. you're a pretty good drawer. i could never do self portraits like that ..

***RayfieldsWRX*** · 11-17-2004 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by UURX02

welcome to the boards

lets see some pictaz!

O.T. - noticed the new avator Ray. you're a pretty good drawer. i could never do self portraits like that ..

That's my father, ya goof.

**clark wrx** · 11-17-2004 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by RayfieldsWRX

That's my father, ya goof.

HAHA. I was thinking Ray looks pretty old for being in his 30's

Oh, welcome to the club. I agree with the idea of new tires; I didn't believe until i got new ones.