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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
That is the reality of it yes, I would just hope...

That is the reality of it yes, I would just hope the Subaru techs would know to adhere to instructions since all current Subaru vehicles use boxer engines and this type of timing cover design, albeit...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
Which is why only Subaru should have performed...

Which is why only Subaru should have performed this recall work. Eliminate any weak links such as those techs who won't know to do that... or just wont.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
Yes, I figured this was an accurate quote and...

Yes, I figured this was an accurate quote and would only go up from there, especially if the work was being done by a 3rd party specialist. My gf lost her XV Crosstrek for over a week for a similar...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
Quoted from "The Drive" article: ...

Quoted from "The Drive" article:



...is my point. It's a engine-specific procedure that is not present with other engine types.


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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
Not necessarily. A technician who works with...

Not necessarily. A technician who works with horizontally opposed engines on a day to day basis is probably less likely to miss key service procedures than someone who's more familiar with working on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,012
Posted By EXCellR8
One of my very first inclinations when I first...

One of my very first inclinations when I first heard of this recall was that, if my car was affected, nobody was pulling my low miles engine unless it was Subaru or a boxer specialist--the latter of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-05-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,714
Posted By EXCellR8
ok guy, relax. Called the Toyota dealership...

ok guy, relax.

Called the Toyota dealership I bought my FR-S from, just to see if perhaps they've gotten notices, and they hadn't even heard of the issue yet... not a good start.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-02-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,714
Posted By EXCellR8
I think I'm alright... my car was manufactured...

I think I'm alright... my car was manufactured 7/13 but the VIN is well outside of the range at 734630. Damn they built a lot of these sum bitches... I'll keep a look out for a recall notice though...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-02-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,714
Posted By EXCellR8
Going to check my VIN tonight but my guess is I'm...

Going to check my VIN tonight but my guess is I'm in for the recall... which sucks.



How did they discover this though btw? I guess I'd like to know how likely it would be that there is...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-01-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,417
Posted By EXCellR8
Ok then yea, because if the whiteout isn't an...

Ok then yea, because if the whiteout isn't an exact match then it's not worth the hassle. I'll see if I can find one and have it painted to match, as I don't like the idea of having to tape something...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-31-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,417
Posted By EXCellR8
the color of my car isn't listed... I...

the color of my car isn't listed...


I don't absolutely have to have one I just like the look of the fin a bit better
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-31-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,417
Posted By EXCellR8
Shark Fin Radio Antenna on 2013 FR-S

I've wanted to replace my factory antenna with a sportier fin, like the newer models have, but all of the aftermarket kits seem to use some kind of adhesive 3M tape. Is that how the factory ones are...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-25-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,066
Posted By EXCellR8
Thanks for the info! Haven't had to replace my OE...

Thanks for the info! Haven't had to replace my OE blades yet but I don't typically drive the car in lousy weather so they're got pretty low miles.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,052
Posted By EXCellR8
I actually like the Crawford blocks, installed...

I actually like the Crawford blocks, installed recently. Plus it's $300 vs $3,000 so that's a no brainer. The BPB + Openflash tune completely killed my torque dip and the car pulls extremely smooth....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,952
Posted By EXCellR8
I was surprised at how heavy the stock muffler...

I was surprised at how heavy the stock muffler was; I just recently finally sold that damn thing off. The current axle back I have was one of the very first things I did when I got the car though. I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-10-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By EXCellR8
:P I wouldn't show up to track day with...

:P

I wouldn't show up to track day with them, but if you're looking for a simple visual tweak it's actually quite genius. can't tell the difference otherwise until you're standing six feet away or...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-10-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,085
Posted By EXCellR8
are these worth the price for regular highway...

are these worth the price for regular highway use? get's insanely humid around here and if I could keep the temp down a bit more I'd be very happy. seems like a pretty easy install too.

might have...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-10-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By EXCellR8
just buy those MGP covers... they actually look...

just buy those MGP covers... they actually look pretty good and you can keep the stock functionality of your existing brakes (the reason I won't replace mine).

like $150 vs $1500... course it's a...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-10-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,316
Posted By EXCellR8
How much cutting was involved in comparison to RB...

How much cutting was involved in comparison to RB or LW?

is the car black or dark green?
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 08-09-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,058
Posted By EXCellR8
WTB: BRZ Center Caps for OE Wheels

I'm looking for a set of ZC6 center caps that will fit my stock wheels. They are going on my impreza when I do the brake upgrade and I'd rather have the subie ones on there...

Getting some...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-28-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,905
Posted By EXCellR8
I almost owned the FRS and a 07 STI but I chose...

I almost owned the FRS and a 07 STI but I chose the base impreza due to the significant markup in price with the STI WRX in conjunction with fuel economy. Like stated above, not much similar in terms...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-28-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,156
Posted By EXCellR8
little bit of time has passed and I've been...

little bit of time has passed and I've been driving the car as much as possible... shifter hasn't really improved all that much but I'm kind of used to it now.

i was looking at the MTec springs...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,720
Posted By EXCellR8
I haven't used an N1 since my 240sx days; I think...

I haven't used an N1 since my 240sx days; I think a lot of the loudness comes from how small the actual muffler is--along how the sound just zips straight through. i never had the pleasure of owning...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,720
Posted By EXCellR8
I have the same header connected to a Tanabe...

I have the same header connected to a Tanabe OP+FP to Greddy SP and the sound is very mild. I was actually considering getting a different Axle back but I think the balance with the just slightly...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,156
Posted By EXCellR8
damn, now that I think about it I'm probably...

damn, now that I think about it I'm probably never in the car more than an hour at a time. I took it onto the freeway earlier today to get the motor wound up a bit and everything seemed fine. the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,156
Posted By EXCellR8
Shifter Slow Return 6MT

I still have my '13 FRS but I noticed that, just starting this week, the shifter feels odd. It feels stiff like it would if it was close to zero degrees outside but it's been in the 70s and 80s. I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 03-16-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By EXCellR8
still available as of 3/16... revised price ...

still available as of 3/16... revised price

reasonable offers will be considered!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 03-06-2017, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By EXCellR8
bump. make an offer!

bump.

make an offer!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 03-02-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,527
Posted By EXCellR8
FS: MXP Stainless UEL Header 2pc

I bought this nice header from a fellow forum member a couple of months ago, with the intent of replacing my catted UEL, but another project has me tied up. I'd rather not get rid of it but it's...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-17-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,864
Posted By EXCellR8
That dual exit version looks nicer... but $530 is...

That dual exit version looks nicer... but $530 is a bit rough
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