My build for a new '13 Wrx ;)

[wrxchris13]

I came from a fully bolted mazdaspeed 3 to a brand new 2013 Wrx. I have always had my eye on the car and it made it more prone for me to want with all wheel drive and turbo. I immediately bought an accessport, Cobb intake and kartboy short shifter with front and rear bushings.

I continued to break in the motor and next on my list was a full turboback from Invidia. Divorced catted downpipe with a Dual N1 catback exhaust. After 1700 miles, I installed it and recieved enormous gains. Overall pleased with the product.

The next thing that I bought and installed was a Cobb lightweight crank pulley. I had a little struggle installing it but it was finished and well worth it.

 

[IGOTASTi]

How do you like the WRX compared to the Speed?

 

[Grinder34]

Welcome! Pics? And what comes next for mods?

 

[wrxchris13]

How do you like the WRX compared to the Speed?

I absolutely love my wrx more so than the speed for some reason. Exhaust was so much easier to deal with than the speed too.

Next for mods tho, I'm looking at picking up a set of VarrStoen ES2 wheels 18x9.5 in a matte black color they come with. Then maybe some cobb springs or go all out like I did the speed and go with some BC coils thoughts on the coils gents?

Here's a few pics tho.

 

[IGOTASTi]

I drove a M3S also, and just wasn't that impressed.

Nice looking Rex you got there.

 

[Alin]

Welcome. Nice changeup! Moar pics! :tard:

How do you like awd vs fwd?

 

[wrxchris13]

Thanks gents! I love the awd ten times better especially since its not front wheel fail :biggrin:

 

[liltripg17]

Welcome man. The car is looking good! Glad to have another make the switch. Can't wait to see it come together!

 

[wrxchris13]

So recently, I have done a few mods lately and I'm getting ready to get a pro tune from Spec Ops Motorsports in North Carolina. I installed a DW65c fuel pump tonight and I'll be installing a Hallman MBC very soon, if not tomorrow.

I'm sitting on a full TBE with Cobb intake and Cobb AP and Kartboy short shifter and both bushings as of right now.

Kind of excited to get the ball rolling with this project now too.

Stay tuned gents!

 

[IGOTASTi]

Tell Matt from Spec-Ops JJ says hi.

 

[Grinder34]

Why not throw on the TBE if you're getting a pro tune?

 

[Silentwolf8]

Welcome. I also came from a fully bolted Speed3. BNR S3 upgrade. Like you i am very pleased with the swap i made between the cars. Although i went STi but either way i love both the STi and the WRX.

The Varrstoens ES2 look great on the car. I have a set currently on mine. But ill be switching soon, cause they dont quiet clear my Brembos. I had to use a 3mm spacer to clear the calibers. You will love the Tune you get on your car, but like Grinder said. Put the TBE on the car before the tune if you havent alrdy.

i have about the same mods as you, and you will love it.

 

[wrxchris13]

I have everything installed minus the manual boost controller. I love it and just sitting on a ots map til I get tuned.

 

[Silentwolf8]

thats what i did. Used the Stg 2 Low WG Map till i got tuned. then i went OS and sold the AP that night. lol

Bought the Taxtric Cable and downloaded the program for Dataloggin and map swapping.

Planning on going back in AUG most likely to get an E85 Tune. Just need to get the supporting mods for it.

Here is a pic of my car with the varrstoens on it. http://www.igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php?5931-New-Guy-From-Texas

 

[elpersona]

i have bc coils on my wrx I like them planning on getting swift springs next year I've read they make a huge difference in comfort

 

[wrxchris13]

thats what i did. Used the Stg 2 Low WG Map till i got tuned. then i went OS and sold the AP that night. lol

Bought the Taxtric Cable and downloaded the program for Dataloggin and map swapping.

Planning on going back in AUG most likely to get an E85 Tune. Just need to get the supporting mods for it.

Here is a pic of my car with the varrstoens on it. http://www.igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php?5931-New-Guy-From-Texas

I may eventually do that. I already invested into the AP for now so why not. One thing I'm waiting for is e85 to show back up in my city. It used to be carried here but not anymore.

As for coilovers, I plan to go with BC's unless something else catches my eye or convinced otherwise.

 

[wrxchris13]

So a new update from the last post I did from June of last year. The car has under the knife pretty good and all is well. Here is the current mod list I have for it.

Performance
*Cobb intake with intake box
*Cobb Heatshield
*Cobb XLE Bypass Valve
*Cobb Accessport
*Process West TMIC
*Invidia Catted Turboback Exhaust
*Hallman MBC set at 17.5 psi
*Deatschwerks 65c Fuel Pump
*NGK one step colder spark plugs
*Heat wrapped SOM MP Header and up pipe w/ 44mm Tial EWG setup and dump tube
*TGV Delete
*Mishimoto Radiator and radiator hoses
*Crawford V2 Air/Oil Separator

Suspension
*Racecomp Engineering front and rear sway bars
*Rigid subframe collars
*Group N Transmission Mount
*Torque Solutions Pitch Stop
*Kartboy front and rear end links
*Cusco Steering Rack Brace
*Cusco Rear Strut Bar
*Superpro Steering Rack bushings
*Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace

Exterior
*Hella Horns
*Perrin shortly antenna
*Killer B Motorsport Alternator Shroud
*StopTech slotted rotors
*Hawk Ceramic Pads
*Enkei T6S wheels 18x9.5 +45 wrapped in Nitto NT555 265/35 tires

Interior
*Kartboy short shifter
*Kartboy front and rear shifter bushings
*Wideband UEGO AFR Gauge
*AEM Digital Boost Gauge
*SMY ClusterMaster Dual Gauge Pod Dash Replacement
*Killer B Motorsport shift knob
*Escort Passport Radar Detector hardwired to rear view mirror

Awaiting install
Fortune Auto Coilovers
Killer B Motorsport oil pickup and baffle

 

[asherstan]

I traded my Mazdaspeed 3 for a WRX STI as well, After owning three speed 3's an a Speed 6 I was finally able to afford and STI. I loved my speed for what it was ,A FWD compact, but does not compare to a WRX or STI. I like your color choice looks great, what color was your speed?

 

[wrxchris13]

It was black on black lowered as well. It was a good car but it was time for a big boy toy.

 

[asherstan]

That was my thought as well