Yay! It's here!

[AgentBlue243]

I basically made an account to ask this, but:
Does it have the 12v adaptor in the glove box?

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by AgentBlue243

I basically made an account to ask this, but:
Does it have the 12v adaptor in the glove box?

Yes

[Jdmjunkie]

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

I'll look but 99% sure they're cross compatible.

Originally Posted by Kona61

They are. Someone posted on this forum or the other someone doing the swap in Japan.

Just bought the parts! Got them for $236 a knuckle online!

[MisterGoober]

Regarding break-in, there's a 2nd theory that says to break it in hard, you can read about how Porsche breaks in their cars. I did it on my STI and even though I only kept it for around 40k I didn't lose any oil or have any issues with it.

FWIW, I think Subaru sells enough WRX/STIs/BRZs to be used to requests around, don't wash it, don't touch it, don't drive it, don't smell it, don't even look at it

My 2017 STI was an ordered car and nobody batted an eye when I gave them similar instructions.

[Kona61]

Originally Posted by Jdmjunkie

Just bought the parts! Got them for $236 a knuckle online!

I hope you found the article I was referencing? Should be a good resource!

[ermax]

Originally Posted by MisterGoober

Regarding break-in, there's a 2nd theory that says to break it in hard, you can read about how Porsche breaks in their cars. I did it on my STI and even though I only kept it for around 40k I didn't lose any oil or have any issues with it.

FWIW, I think Subaru sells enough WRX/STIs/BRZs to be used to requests around, don't wash it, don't touch it, don't drive it, don't smell it, don't even look at it

My 2017 STI was an ordered car and nobody batted an eye when I gave them similar instructions.

When I rebuilt my engine around 94k miles it was drinking oil. Now I’m at 136k and it’s not drinking a drop. We will see if that lasts. The reasoning behind the hard breakin makes since to me though.

It’s not just Porsche that recommends the hard breakin. If I recall BMW has similar instructions. Basically they recommend you give it heavy loads up to 75% of the rev band. The goal is to create high cylinder pressures without winding it ALL the way out. The high loads push the rings harder against the cylinder sleeves taking advantage of the hash pattern before they wear away. The theory is that if you baby it the hash pattern wears away before the rings get the optimal fit.

[Jdmjunkie]

Originally Posted by Kona61

I hope you found the article I was referencing? Should be a good resource!

Yeah, once I had the 2022 part number I googled that an found this article on Minkara.
I ordered the bolts for the calipers and the wheel bearing based on their recommendation.

We will see how it goes.

[Jdmjunkie]

Originally Posted by ermax

When I rebuilt my engine around 94k miles it was drinking oil. Now I’m at 136k and it’s not drinking a drop. We will see if that lasts. The reasoning behind the hard breakin makes since to me though.

It’s not just Porsche that recommends the hard breakin. If I recall BMW has similar instructions. Basically they recommend you give it heavy loads up to 75% of the rev band. The goal is to create high cylinder pressures without winding it ALL the way out. The high loads push the rings harder against the cylinder sleeves taking advantage of the hash pattern before they wear away. The theory is that if you baby it the hash pattern wears away before the rings get the optimal fit.

This website basically says the same thing, but with motorcycles.

[Midnightsky]

I would theorize that auto manufacturers suggest the break in period as a precaution to mass manufacturing. If anything came loose for whatever reason, the nicer you are to the drivetrain, the less likely you are to grenade it before having it checked out under warranty. Gives them a better chance at fixing it for cheaper than replacing severely damaged drivetrain components.

[s30series]

Originally Posted by ermax

When I rebuilt my engine around 94k miles it was drinking oil. Now I’m at 136k and it’s not drinking a drop. We will see if that lasts. The reasoning behind the hard breakin makes since to me though.

It’s not just Porsche that recommends the hard breakin. If I recall BMW has similar instructions. Basically they recommend you give it heavy loads up to 75% of the rev band. The goal is to create high cylinder pressures without winding it ALL the way out. The high loads push the rings harder against the cylinder sleeves taking advantage of the hash pattern before they wear away. The theory is that if you baby it the hash pattern wears away before the rings get the optimal fit.

Uhhhh, cross hatching should absolutely not wear away.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by s30series

Uhhhh, cross hatching should absolutely not wear away.

Any engine I’ve ever rebuilt goes back together with fresh hash marks but when it comes apart they aren’t there. Sure you can “see” a pattern but it isn’t physically abrasive anymore. I don’t see how the hash marks wouldn’t wear away with the rings flying past them a bazillion times. The only thing debatable is how fast they wear away.

[s30series]

Originally Posted by ermax

Any engine I’ve ever rebuilt goes back together with fresh hash marks but when it comes apart they aren’t there. Sure you can “see” a pattern but it isn’t physically abrasive anymore. I don’t see how the hash marks wouldn’t wear away with the rings flying past them a bazillion times. The only thing debatable is how fast they wear away.

You just said it yourself...you absolutely should see cross hatching in a cylinder bore. Just because you can't feel it with your fingers doesn't mean it's not still there..... there's a reason it exists.....

[2020BRZtS]

Originally Posted by MisterGoober

Also provide strict instructions for nobody to drive the car. Since it will be one of the first at the dealership you wouldn’t want anyone else to test drive it.

If the car is already sold they shouldn't let people near it. The only one that should have driven it is the one who does PDI. My tS was backed into a reserved spot with a big red bow on it. They didn't wash it until I looked over it and I swear it didn't have the new car smell until after they detailed it.

[Jaylyons1]

My dealer has a few here in Hawaii. 2 are sold; one is a demo. I got to drive the demo while I'm waiting on mine that I ordered back in July. Apparently, since I wanted WRB, it's taking forever. May be able to get a Sapphire sooner.