Hello all! My name is James and on 12/12/2014 I sold my 2008 Mazdaspeed3 with 131,000 miles, leaving the Mazda family. The very next day, 12/13/2014 I purchased a new 2015 Subaru WRX Base. I was intrigued with the re-designed exterior and FA20 Turbo engine. The interior is also heads above previous gen models, but is still lacking in many areas. After much research, I decided the WRX would satisfy my "performance" crave while still being a 4-door family hauler... but now with AWD! I brought it home with 38 miles on the odometer, and will use this thread to simply track my work and maintenance as I go. Don't expect a crazy build, but this will be a work log of a "real" owner's journey with the car from day one! I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to ask questions and leave comments. Thank you!
Here starts the work log, I will keep it updated as I go:
Meet Violet, purchased 12/13/2014 with 38 miles on the odometer
Current mileage as of 12/29/2014: 730 miles
Exterior
Summer Setup: 235/45-17 OEM tires (Dunlop SportMaxx RT) on ??? Wheels
Winter Setup: 225/50-17 Pirelli Winter Carving Edge on OEM 17x8 +high Wheels
Grimmspeed License Plate Relocation Bracket
Interior
OEM
Engine and Performance
OEM
Suspension and Braking
OEM
Fluids
Engine Oil: Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w-30 with OEM filter
Work to do
None
Next on List for Purchase...
Hella SharpTone Horns w/ bracket and harness
AEM Intake
Turbo XS Dual 50/50 BPV
Nameless Performance Axle-back Exhaust
Summer Wheels (Looking for something 17x9 or 9.5, lightweight)
Feel free to ask questions, give suggestions, or otherwise say hello! Thanks for all the support fellow automotive enthusiasts give a guy like me! Pictures to follow as I continue with my story...
Here starts the work log, I will keep it updated as I go:
Meet Violet, purchased 12/13/2014 with 38 miles on the odometer
Current mileage as of 12/29/2014: 730 miles
Exterior
Summer Setup: 235/45-17 OEM tires (Dunlop SportMaxx RT) on ??? Wheels
Winter Setup: 225/50-17 Pirelli Winter Carving Edge on OEM 17x8 +high Wheels
Grimmspeed License Plate Relocation Bracket
Interior
OEM
Engine and Performance
OEM
Suspension and Braking
OEM
Fluids
Engine Oil: Castrol Edge Full Synthetic 5w-30 with OEM filter
Work to do
None
Next on List for Purchase...
Hella SharpTone Horns w/ bracket and harness
AEM Intake
Turbo XS Dual 50/50 BPV
Nameless Performance Axle-back Exhaust
Summer Wheels (Looking for something 17x9 or 9.5, lightweight)
Feel free to ask questions, give suggestions, or otherwise say hello! Thanks for all the support fellow automotive enthusiasts give a guy like me! Pictures to follow as I continue with my story...
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