golf2001gti Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I put my GTI on Autotrader and if it sells I will get a 2002 WRX. I am looking for websites so I can get a heads up on what to buy for it. I will have around $3000 to play with after the car sells. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 get an up pipe and a down pipe. Turbo will spool up faster and they will add 30+ WHP for only about $450-$500. EDIT: Also a Utec or Access Port can add lots of HP for not much $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Cobb tunning Stage 2.5. ECU flash, Up-pipe, downpipe/midpipe, Cat back exaust, Larger turbo (IHI VF34), STI Pink injectors, Walbro Fuel pump= around 300 hp to the ground. Cost=$3000 if you do the labor yourself. Disclaimer - this will bust your transmission if you thrash on it. [ 14. July 2004, 09:11 AM: Message edited by: WRallyBlue02 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Hupp Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 www.xtremeboost.com makes a FMIC setup for the WRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trbmiata Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 do yourself a favor and get suspension too. This car is made for everything other than a drag car, so please be more worried about how it will handle than how fast you can make it.So with 3000.00 I would get jic suspension, with some motor and tranny mounts, huge rear sway bar, good brakes, then start playing with upipe and down pipe. my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Originally posted by WRC STYL: do yourself a favor and get suspension too. This car is made for everything other than a drag car, so please be more worried about how it will handle than how fast you can make it.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 I think that will be the way I am going. I test drove it last night and I was impressed. It took the corners very well. real good pic up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Hupp Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 yeah, You can't beat good suspension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbirdchick Posted July 17, 2004 Report Share Posted July 17, 2004 i was wanting to get a 02 Subie too and i went to... i-club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.COS Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 The link in my sig is our local Subaru contingent. We've got many helpful links as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Traded the car this weekend, got a Blue 2002 WRX with 13k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 nice, you will love it, especially in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I am ready to upgrade it with the Piggy back and exhaust setup. I think I will be getting that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 turbo back and up pipe? Edit: If you get both an up and down pipe I recommend Helix, very good product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Originally posted by golf2001gti: Traded the car this weekend, got a Blue 2002 WRX with 13k miles.Congrats. I'm going to offer a counter argument for a few peoples suggestions in this thread. A few people said to not worry about power and do suspension. I would say this would be a bad choice for a car you are going to drive every day as it already handles very well. Going all out on the suspension will make the car ride very harsh and be 'tweaky', that's not something, that although fun, you don't want to drive on a regular basis. I can't offer any suggestions, as I do not know too much about the power upgrades for those cars but it looks like others had some good suggestions in this thread. That's just my opinion on what I would not do to that car. Good luck with the car, hope you found your Golf a good home, it was (is) a very cool car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Originally posted by Neo: Congrats. I'm going to offer a counter argument for a few peoples suggestions in this thread. A few people said to not worry about power and do suspension. I would say this would be a bad choice for a car you are going to drive every day as it already handles very well. Going all out on the suspension will make the car ride very harsh and be 'tweaky', that's not something, that although fun, you don't want to drive on a regular basis. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf2001gti Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I would like to meet up with some people that have WRX's so I can learn more about them. Since all I know about cars is VW's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgels Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 There are a few of us on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 we should all get together also, ceck out the Columbus Street Walkers thread here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12 if that dosnt work just check out NASIOC.com its a great site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baluchitherium4 Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Nice car choice! I had an 02 also. I had up-pipe, 3" turbo-back exhaust, Samco IC hoses, and a MBC@15.5psi. I got it down to a 13.1@103 in the 1/4 with those mods alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEvo8owner Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Stop by Quantum Racing sometime. www.quantum-racing.com There are several customers on here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ImprezaWRX Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Originally posted by SilverEvo8owner: Stop by Quantum Racing sometime. www.quantum-racing.com There are several customers on here as well.You work there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Originally posted by SilverEvo8owner: Stop by Quantum Racing sometime. www.quantum-racing.com There are several customers on here as well. Hey I was just wondering, I hit something last weekend with my wifes 03 WRX(gofer, raccoon, monitor lizzard, whatever) and I need to buy a new bumper cover. I was wondering if you guys paint? And if you do what might a ballpark figure be? ALl I need done is the paint I can hang it myself. I would rather give you my business than some insurance driven bodyshop close to me. If you wish to contact me: bbotte@insight.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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