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    What polish/wax brand?

    Hey guys. I want to clay bar, polish, and wax my car this weekend but I don't have time to order anything or the funds for super fancy nice stuff. So, what's a good decent priced brand to use that can be picked up at an auto store? Im using Mothers clay bar, do they have a good detailing kit...
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    What polish/wax brand?

    Hey guys. I want to clay bar, polish, and wax my car this weekend but I don't have time to order anything or the funds for super fancy nice stuff. So, what's a good decent priced brand to use that can be picked up grin an auto store? Im using Mothers clay bar, do they have a good detailing kit...
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    SMY Clustermaker 02-07 impreza

    Let me start by saying I am not a vendor nor do I have any affiliation with SMY clustermaker. Just wanted to spread the info. Was browsing nasioc the other day and saw that SMY is making a dual gauge cluster for t02-07 impreza steering column. Im pretty excited for this and even joined for the...
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    Fine knock learning and dynamic adv.

    Hey all! So I plugged my AP in today just to see how she was looking. The afr's looked fine, in the 14's, and there was no knock feedback. But I did notice that I have a consistent fine knock learning value of -.7 up to 2500 rpm's, and then it's perfectly 0 after that. I also noticed there was...
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    First World Problems

    Some of you may have seen this before, but the concept is simple. Post up any daily annoyances or problems that would only be considered a problem in a First World country. These are problems that would not cause sympathy from someone in a third world country. Ill start it off: I watch...
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    Steering wheel shudder/ vibration

    Recently i've felt some odd behavior in my steering wheel and I was wondering if anyone could elaborate on what might be the issue. When I start the car its still pretty whiny, but not as whiny as it was before I changed the secondary belts. It seems like I can feel more road vibration in the...
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    Secondary Belts

    Hey all. Quick question: For changing out the power steering and alternator belts, would you recommend oem belts, or does it really matter? I know some people say oem no matter what you're doing, I just can't see the benefits up front for just these belts. But I could be wrong! Thanks.
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    Rim paint

    Hey all! So this weekend I might be stripping the shitty spray paint job off my summer set of bbs rims that the guy I bought them from did. I know if I search the web i'll find a million things on how to paint rims, but I just have a few questions that hopefully a few people can give advice on...
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    Super whiny engine at start

    So its gotten super cold here lately, like -5? when driving to work this morning. When I start her up there's a loud pitched whine, and then a bit of screeching when I turn the steering wheel. After the car is warmer up, 7-10 mins, it goes away. I opened the hood while it was running today and...
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    Emissions question?

    Not 100% sure if this is the proper area for my topic, so feel free to move it if needed! When I have to get my car emissions tested, what should I run for the tune to pass? The car is tuned on E85 but I have a map for 91 and the stock downpipes to put back on. I've heard ill almost definitely...
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    Timing belt inquiry

    Hey everyone! So in the not too distant future ill be doing a 90k and timing belt service on the ol girl. I have a few questions if you'll indulge me. Anyone heard of or use Gates timing belt kits? I have heard they're pretty legit for half the price of oem so im looking into them. What should...
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    engine degreaser?

    Who can recommend a good engine degreaser? Im gonna do a full car detail in a couple weekends and my engine definitely needs to be shined up! Thanks for the input.
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    what would you do?

    Okay here is the situation: It turns out my summer set of tires are a bit too bald to put on so I need new ones. I cancget a decent set from my brother mounted and balanced for $400. But there's a guy in the neighboring city who has is selling his BBS rims painted black with potenza re070...
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    Dynamic Adv. in COBB AP data log?

    When taking a data log using the AP what does the column "Dynamic Adv" mean/show? After taking a log I have values in this table at certain times so im just trying to figure out what it shows.
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    2006 STi: 306whp, 335wtq on corn juice

    Figured I might as well throw up my numbers. Engine: Stock vf39 turbo, COBB tbe, APS 65mm intake, Walbro 255 fuel pump, DW 850cc injectors Tuned on E85: 18psi- 306whp, 335wtq 15psi- 280whp, 320wtq Tuned on 91: 15.5psi- 270whp, 265wtq
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    Fluctuating idle exhaust note.

    Fluctuating idle exhaust note. Need help! So i've noticed recently that when i'm just sitting at idle the engine seems to fluctuate in idle sound and it's noticeable in the exhaust tone. It'll idle steady, then drop, then compensate for the drop and jump up a bit, then idle steady and start the...
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    FS: SPT intake (CO)

    I have an SPT intake for sale off my '06 STi. Just took it off to put on the APS 65mm. It was on the car for ~30,000 miles and never gave me any issues. Ran it on the stock ecu map for a little while with no issues, and the COBB ots stage 1 map with no issues. The intake is NOT metal like some...
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    Harvey @ The Boost Creep Ltd

    Wow, what a great guy and superb tuner! As soon as I showed up at 9am he had walked outside to say hi and take a look at the car. After a quick chat it was inside his shop and the work had begun before I even knew it. I was one of those "hands-on" customers who likes to watch whats happening...
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    E85 newb question

    So I scanned through the E85 sticky but didnt really find my answer while doing it. Im getting two tunes next week, one for E85 and the other for 91. This may be a stupid question, but how simple is it to change between the two fuels? I dont mean flashing the appropriate maps from the AP, but...
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    Shifter rattle?

    Hey guys, so a couple months ago I installed a Kartboy short shifter with the front and rear shifter bushings. About three weeks ago it started to rattle while driving in fourth gear, and now it rattles in almost every gear. I tightened things up in the shifter assembly and drove with the boot...
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