[TX] DFW General Discussion

[Vital]

Originally Posted by rokius

Hey guys/girls, own a '13 FRS since new and now at ~75k miles. Judging from what I've read on TSB threads about the TOB squeeling/squeeking, I think my FRS is a victim of it (for about 2 months). Any reputable mechanics and shops who've done this repair with the newer part and can do this easily in Fort Worth? Thanks!

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Check out Texas Track Works they should be able to help you out. It wont necessarily be cheap, but they do some solid work and they're great guys there.

[14stu]

If you're doing the TOB, you might as well do the clutch too. The whole job can be done by any competent mechanic and isn't particularly difficult and doesn't require any unique tools.

Texas Track works, G Speed, PRT Performance, or Doghouse Performance can all do it if you want a performance shop; however, if you have or know of an independent mechanic that is trustworthy and competent, they can do the work without any problems.

[SemperGumbi]

Hey all, new user and new FRS owner here. Just wanted to say hello and check out some of the incredible builds people have going on. Enjoy your week and watch for idiots (and speed traps)

[mikeg7827]

Has anyone dealt with Growler Motor Labs (formerly known as Cobb of Plano) with Installing front pipes on their Subaru’s?

I want to bring my BRZ in to replace the stock overpipe with a Tanabe overpipe, stock frontpipe with a Megan Racing catless but resonated frontpipe, and lastly stock exhaust with Invidia N1 dual exhaust system. They said they can’t install the frontpipe because it’s catless? But anyone that knows the BrZ, knows it has 2 cats. I’m not replacing or upgrading the header system. So as long as I still have 1 cat I am still legal as far as catalytic converter requirement correct? It’s weird because everyone I know with a WRX or BRz/FRS has a catless front pipe.

Any input?

[chickunfut]

Probably the law is written that they as a shop can not remove ANY cat from a street vehicle or “tamper” with any emissions device.

The exhaust is really easy to work on. I hear the overpipe can be tricky. Maybe a buddy with some beer and a wrench could assist??

[14stu]

Originally Posted by mikeg7827

Has anyone dealt with Growler Motor Labs (formerly known as Cobb of Plano) with Installing front pipes on their Subaru’s?

I want to bring my BRZ in to replace the stock overpipe with a Tanabe overpipe, stock frontpipe with a Megan Racing catless but resonated frontpipe, and lastly stock exhaust with Invidia N1 dual exhaust system. They said they can’t install the frontpipe because it’s catless? But anyone that knows the BrZ, knows it has 2 cats. I’m not replacing or upgrading the header system. So as long as I still have 1 cat I am still legal as far as catalytic converter requirement correct? It’s weird because everyone I know with a WRX or BRz/FRS has a catless front pipe.

Any input?

Growler is good people, there have to be legal reasons they can't remove a cat (you can always claim it's just going to be a track car, which would absolve them of all the legal liability). I remember that a couple of years ago there were some crackdowns on "off road use only" parts that altered emission equipment (the rolling coal guys ruined it for everyone), the SEMA people were collecting signatures and howling about it being the endtimes for enthusiasts.

You'd be better off with a catless header and a high flow catted front pipe (almost all the power gains is from the catless header). The exhaust isn't too tough to do, I did mine in the parking lot with jack stands (just remember to wd40 the exhaust hangers, and some setups have a couple of bolts that can be a pain to reach).

I installed a full exhaust on my old WRX solo in my apartment parking lot, I had to use the floor jack as an extra set of hands (along with a leg) to mount it all. Exhausts are just pipes, the only way to screw up is to not tighten everything and then you smell exhaust, get back under the car, and tighten that shit down.

If you aren't doing headers, I wouldn't do anything more than just the mufflers since your only gains will be in sound.

You're looking at a morning/afternoons worth of work (2-3hrs depending on how many beers you drink while doing it), an extra set of hands makes it easy but it can be done solo without any real problems.

[mikeg7827]

Has anyone had any issues with TX emissions inspections with a catless front pipe in the DFW area?

[14stu]

Originally Posted by mikeg7827

Has anyone had any issues with TX emissions inspections with a catless front pipe in the DFW area?

The inspections in Tarrant county (where I live) are an OBDII test. I've got a catless header and a high flow catted front pipe and haven't had any issues with inspections (basically as long as you don't have a CEL you're usually good to go).

[Vital]

Originally Posted by mikeg7827

Has anyone had any issues with TX emissions inspections with a catless front pipe in the DFW area?

I have a catless front pipe, but stock header and i have zero problems passing inspection. Also, the cat on stock front pipe isnt even monitored so it doesnt matter if you remove it. As far as i know our inspections are done with an ODBII and they just check to make sure theres no CELs or codes.

[carbonBLUE]

has anyone sent their car into a dealership for the recall? I'm really doubtful of toyota techs in our area. (valve spring issue)

[idanvan]

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

has anyone sent their car into a dealership for the recall? I'm really doubtful of toyota techs in our area. (valve spring issue)

Just set up an appointment. Seems like a long wait - my appt isn't until end of March... Sewell Subaru dealership though so they always provide top notch service.

[carbonBLUE]

Originally Posted by idanvan

Just set up an appointment. Seems like a long wait - my appt isn't until end of March... Sewell Subaru dealership though so they always provide top notch service.

I've got a scion. I have even less expectations from techs that dont work on boxer engines lol

[Shneegle]

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

I've got a scion. I have even less expectations from techs that dont work on boxer engines lol

Some people have had it done already. I heard that trainers came and only showed a tech or 2 at each dealer. Those are the only people allowed to do the recall.

Toyota of Plano has done one and I just drove that car on track yesterday, all good.

Lonogo Toyota in Prosper has done a couple.

I still need to set it up for mine.

[idanvan]

Originally Posted by Shneegle

Some people have had it done already. I heard that trainers came and only showed a tech or 2 at each dealer. Those are the only people allowed to do the recall.

Toyota of Plano has done one and I just drove that car on track yesterday, all good.

Lonogo Toyota in Prosper has done a couple.

I still need to set it up for mine.

Do you know if they pull the engine to change the valve springs? I'm at 80K and wondering if it's already out of the car that they can quickly change my spark plugs for some chump change.