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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-13-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 388,374
Posted By xjohnx
new plate. who dis? ...

new plate. who dis?

https://i.imgur.com/QKfiMvWl.jpg
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-14-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
Posted By xjohnx
CARB only requires the recall to be performed if...

CARB only requires the recall to be performed if the recall impacts an emissions system. In this case, it does.
https://i.imgur.com/IcgcxeX.png


FWIW, the valve spring recall is officially...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,255
Posted By xjohnx
I mean, going by the letter of the law of the...

I mean, going by the letter of the law of the recall provision posted above, they'd have a pretty good argument (I guess it depends on whether anything out of OEM spec fails or if it actually has to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-06-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 218,513
Posted By xjohnx
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall...

If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall without you paying to have mods removed, I implore you to open an NHTSA investigation at the following link:
...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-06-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,780
Posted By xjohnx
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall...

If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall without you paying to have mods removed, I implore you to open an NHTSA investigation at the following link:
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-05-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 218,513
Posted By xjohnx
Update: I have obtained a copy of an email from a...

Update: I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru district manager confirming they they are working against the spirit of the agreement Subaru entered into with the NHTSA. How could these...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-05-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,780
Posted By xjohnx
I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru...

I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru district manager confirming they they are working against the spirit of the agreement Subaru entered into with the NHTSA. How could these items be a...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 218,513
Posted By xjohnx
Agreed, i just found that passage too. I'm going...

Agreed, i just found that passage too. I'm going to have a field day when corporate returns my call this evening.

https://i.imgur.com/PsvXFzN.png
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,780
Posted By xjohnx
They don't have to take it off to return it to...

They don't have to take it off to return it to stock. Read the instructions linked above, nowhere in any of Subaru's documentation does it state the vehicle must be in stock form. It actually says...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-01-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 218,513
Posted By xjohnx
anyone here have the recall work refused due to...

anyone here have the recall work refused due to mods installed? my dealer won't do it unless i pay them $650 to remove and reinstall my mods, which is insane. It's got an sprintex SC and flex fuel...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-09-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 96,974
Posted By xjohnx
Exclamation Sooo, I had JapanParts reach out to HKS Kansai...

Sooo, I had JapanParts reach out to HKS Kansai service and got installation instructions for the V2 kit.

https://i.imgur.com/4lOu4cE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9WdZvf1.jpg...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 04-10-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,619
Posted By xjohnx
Talking E85 in Richmond, FINALLY.

For those that don't know, Sheetz at 7035 W Broad St (near Glenside) is currently being renovated. It's scheduled to re-open in less than two weeks now and WILL have E85.

Rejoice!
Forum: Forced Induction 01-26-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
Yes. You're gonna have a hard time finding a...

Yes. You're gonna have a hard time finding a tuner that will sell you an unlocked tune.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-13-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
Yes. I'm running the Perrin 3" CAI.

Yes. I'm running the Perrin 3" CAI.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-16-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
story time!

story time!
Forum: Forced Induction 09-17-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
when i checked with bill and zach at delicious...

when i checked with bill and zach at delicious tuning about this, i was told don't waste my money.
Forum: Forced Induction 04-16-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
You wouldn't need to superglue it, you could just...

You wouldn't need to superglue it, you could just remove the vacuum bypass actuator arm from the bypass valve, and then lock the valve closed.

http://i.imgur.com/MUVQGGR.jpg

In the picture...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
on 93 or e85? if you're running the stock 75mm...

on 93 or e85? if you're running the stock 75mm pulley on 93, you're gonna be closer to 250.
Forum: Northwest 03-07-2017, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,784
Posted By xjohnx
because it's quite possibly the simplest job...

because it's quite possibly the simplest job ever. don't waste your money.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-01-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
Is there an echo in here? :lol:

Is there an echo in here? :lol:
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-24-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,358
Posted By xjohnx
Ugh, just bought a Subaru TechInfo subscription...

Ugh, just bought a Subaru TechInfo subscription but the 2017 BRZ manual isn't online yet.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-22-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
Looks like it. If it's the same pump that i'm...

Looks like it. If it's the same pump that i'm googling then it draws 2.5-3.5 amps and was designed for 16 gauge power wire.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 02-21-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2,004
Views: 485,981
Posted By xjohnx
talk to civicdrivr

talk to civicdrivr
Forum: Forced Induction 02-20-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
You should be more than fine on stock injectors...

You should be more than fine on stock injectors from my experience. I'm ~310 to the tire now (intercooled, 69mm, flex fuel) and still fine with stock injectors.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-19-2017, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
I want to say it was $79? Overnight shipping was...

I want to say it was $79? Overnight shipping was 35ish. Just give them a call rather than emailing though.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-14-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
Exact same thing happened to mine. I gave them a...

Exact same thing happened to mine. I gave them a call and have a new one that should be here by tomorrow morning.

http://i.imgur.com/1RwZrLE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ahAUPCm.jpg
Forum: Forced Induction 02-14-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
I do have a tapped MAP plate, but that seems like...

I do have a tapped MAP plate, but that seems like more trouble than it's worth. i was hoping i could disconnect the arm from the bypass actuator to the valve or something like that. I think it would...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-14-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,250
Posted By xjohnx
I used this crimper:...

I used this crimper: https://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/617

this connector:
https://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/products_id/1928

and these pins:...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-09-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,250
Posted By xjohnx
this happened to me, i ended up buying a new OBD2...

this happened to me, i ended up buying a new OBD2 socket, pins, and crimper. Cut the OEM connector off, repinned the wires, installed them in the the new housing and it's fixed.

i also installed...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-28-2016, 02:50 AM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,840,778
Posted By xjohnx
I haven't dealt with mike for a tune in a couple...

I haven't dealt with mike for a tune in a couple years, been running delicious full time. Whenever I dealt with him in the past though he was always absurdly quick to respond. He'd even reach back...
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