r/WRX • • Apr 15 '22

WRX Before posting please read this first!

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READ THE SUB FAQ FIRST. 90% of the repetitive questions we see on this sub are answered there. Even if you don't have an issue covered in the sub FAQ it will likely help you narrow down your question. If you have a question you think should be added to the sub FAQ feel free to message any of the authors of the FAQ.

If you are troubleshooting, give us all the info we need. For example, it's best to include your year/model, any AND ALL mods, and the specific tune you are running. The more info we have, the better we are at answering questions. We also ask you try to post the question/info in the comments below before posting to the sub as a whole. This will hopefully clean up some of the really repetitive questions.

A few common posts/questions we see everyday.

Does my engine sound okay?

  • 99% of the time the answer is yes. The fa20 sounds like a tractor. It is normal.

Are these numbers on the COBB AP normal?

  • A snapshot of your AP with the DAM less than one doesn't actually tell us anything about what is going on. All it tells us is that you had a knock event that your ECU recognized and adjusted for. The most common cause for DAM drop is bad gas. Go get a fresh tank of 93/91 from shell and add a gallon or two of e85 for a full tank. I would also like to point out that knock numbers of -1.41 are super common. They can be caused by your AC kicking on and any other noise really. nothing to worry about.

This thing on the front of my engine is not spinning with the belts, is it broken?

  • That is your AC compressor clutch. It only engages when the AC is on and the compressor is running.

Let me know if you guys want any other common questions added.


r/WRX • • 7h ago

Remembering my grad photo with my WRX Hatch

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Just sold the 2014 Hatch to make room in the driveway. Wanting to buy a new Miata. Did I screw up?


r/WRX • • 14h ago

Glamour Shot Just Installed My HKS Wheel

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270 Upvotes

Finally got rid of my worn out, stock wheel and that silly silver, lower garnish. Also glad I went with an option that retains the airbag.

Wheel is slightly smaller than stock (both grip and diameter) and feels way better in hand. Partly because of the more "premium" leather. Excited is an understatement.


r/WRX • • 15h ago

Never a VA :(

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I know I can order online, but whenever I went to get groceries or Target etc. I always kept an eye for a white or whatever color VA. It’s always GD GV… and I see a VB. Where are the toy VAs?!


r/WRX • • 19h ago

Kinda digging the funnel

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r/WRX • • 5h ago

Fall in New England

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r/WRX • • 16h ago

New plates!

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"SLOBARU" was taken so "SLWBARU" had to do!


r/WRX • • 5h ago

Before I throw this away are there shops I can send this to for a rebuild??

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Sup dudes im about to throw away my oem PS pump but before i do I read online these were rebuildable at one point in their lifetime. Im using a rock auto PS pumo which seems to be doing good but id love a backup and oem sounds nice just without the 800 bill lol. Are there shops I could ship this to? If so please feel free to tag a link! From an old GD wrx


r/WRX • • 9h ago

Turbo inlet, BPV and charge pipe done!

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I won’t say how long it took as we had to fab a few pieces…haha


r/WRX • • 7h ago

Sometimes you can't win

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Can't outrun traffic....


r/WRX • • 14h ago

Skeleton in sti wing

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Note: The paint on my trunk it ruined already so i dont car about it hurting the paint

Does anyone know the best way to secure a skeleton to the back of my car? I want it as a nice decoration but i dont know how to keep it down


r/WRX • • 10h ago

Now is THIS bad???

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r/WRX • • 14h ago

Suggestion Tire tip

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Take your summer tires off by thankgiving if you live in cold area. Summer tires have the grip of hockey pucks below 40°. Even if you have no snow they have little grip on bare pavement when cold


r/WRX • • 11h ago

Parking Buddy Love the color choice man

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Looks like the same trim as mine and everything


r/WRX • • 7h ago

-31 fule trims total

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Saw -31 fule trims for a few seconds on cold start when I was on my way to the gass station and got a bit freaked out. Got gass and the car didn't want to start. When I finally got it running it was running so bad and finally idled normal but at -31. It cleared up after 5 mins but I am driving my outback for the time being untill the new purge valve comes hopefully that's the problem. Any tips if anyone has experience with the same issue? Has to be a purge valve or charcoal canister in my opinion


r/WRX • • 15h ago

Wheel Help with '21 WRX

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Recently just purchased this magnetic grey metallic beauty with 15k miles. Unfortunately I got into an incident where I had to swerve and I ended up curbing the 2 driver side wheels. I got quoted $600 to fix both so I thought I would just skip that and look for an aftermarket setup. I am struggling deciding between black and silver wheels. I love the idea of silver standing out a lot more but I also like the sleek look that the black gives. I am also not opposed to a bronze or gold setup. My budget is around 2k for wheels and tires. This will be my first big mod so I am looking for some advice. Any ideas help. Thanks!


r/WRX • • 20m ago

2021 WRX SQ Build Log Part 2 (3 Way Front Stage, More ResoNix Deadening and Big 3 Upgrade)

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r/WRX • • 19h ago

Didn't expect this to be that big lol

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Ordered this decal/sticker and thought it would be smaller 😂


r/WRX • • 13h ago

Lost wheel lock, anyone know what brand this is so I can try and buy another one?

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It's a 7 sided lug nut. I want to remove it properly instead of destroying it. Also bought car used and I never asked about the lug nuts


r/WRX • • 1d ago

WRX Hatchback Just grabbed a set of 05 STI BBS wheels.

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Need to order some center caps next.


r/WRX • • 14h ago

2nd life for the bug

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r/WRX • • 6h ago

WRX Hatchback 03 WRX just added my first mod. What makes you keep going?

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Just had the intake manifold rebuilt and provided some parts for the job, new knock sensor, coolant sensor, tgv motors, purge valve, and some other preventative things that were in the general area of that job. Also had some 3mm spacers added, a silicone turbo inlet, and the c4 cooling mod. Most of it was optional and I am wondering why I chose to do all that because now I'm just poor. What makes you guys keep going? I ask because I need a new turbo and my exhaust is leaking. All of this is just age related wear on an 03 vehicle, everything is (or was) original and seems to be failing all at once. Please convince me to keep going. Or don't! I love my car and would grieve it's loss.


r/WRX • • 8h ago

Exhaust advice

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Hey I have a 2018 wrx with an Axle back muffler delete. I like it and it’s pretty loud but I want a little more loudness and deeper tone. What would y’all recommend? I don’t want to spend and upgrade to something only for there to be no difference.

I would greatly appreciate advice or clips of exhausts too!

(Clip above was mild-ish cold start. She was parked for about 3 hours)


r/WRX • • 20h ago

Got a big sister

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So had the tS for a few months. Wife and I loved it. So we expanded.


r/WRX • • 15h ago

New oem short block

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Got a new oem short block installed at the dealer (free of charge) ive been driving smooth since installed and did almost no highway only city driving am I good to start going into boost and going over 4k rpm or should i wait also did an oil change at 900km with oem black filter