The Dark Side of the Moon

[JohnATL]

This is my daily driver. I've driven a 2005 Saab 92-x for the past 7 years. The FRS is absolutely wonderful.

Track

Coming Soon

Aftermarket

08/06/2012 - Opti-Guard
08/16/2012 - Perrin Cat-Back w/Resonator
08/18/2012 - Fumoto Oil Drain Value
09/11/2012 - Perrin Drop-in Air Filter
09/12/2012 - Perrin Crank Pulley (Red)

Weight Savings

Driver's Manual -2.8lbs HA!

Maintenance

08/18/2012 - Break-in Oil Change (5.5 Quarts 0w-20 Subaru Synthetic and Subaru Oil Filter)

Wishlist - In Order of Want

Perrin Catless Frontpipe
Stainless Steel Brakelines
BC Racing Coilovers
Perrin Overpipe
Perrin Intake
Perrin ECUTek Tune
Perrin Oil Cooler
Enkei RPF1 17x8 +45 Black (Stock 21.4lbs - 16.0lbs) x 4 = 21.2lbs savings
Braille B129 Battery (Stock 29.6lbs - 9.5lbs) = 20.1lbs savings

[JohnATL]

July 27, 2012 - Took Delivery



Aug 6, 2012 Opti-Guard by Mirror Detail in Marietta GA





Aug 16, 2012 - Perrin Cat-Back (w/Resonator) Exhaust Installed







Video Coming Soon

Aug 18, 2012 - Break-in Oil Change w/Fumoto Oil Drain Value (981 miles)



Subaru 0w-20 Full Synthetic (6 Quarts) and Oil Filter - $45 from local Subaru Dealer

The car took 5.5 quarts.

[JohnATL]

Sept 11, 2012 - Perrin Drop-in Air Filter

Noticeable improvement, deeper more "throaty", in sound coming from the intake. The car felt stronger throughout the entire power band. There was excess oil on the filter so make sure to wipe it down with a paper towel before installing. If you don't it could cause issues with the air sensor.



Sept 12, 2012 - Perrin Crank Pulley

What a pain in the ass! I snapped the head off my 3/8" breaker. Bought a 24" 1/2" breaker and put all 6'2" - 250lbs into it. Finally got it off!
The car feels to accelerate more effortlessly. I know it's not making more power, that's not possible, but it does feel like its quicker. It's like running with ankle weights and then taking them off and running. The car feels lighter on it's feet per say.

[JohnATL]

Reserved 3

[JohnATL]

Reserved 4

[JohnATL]

Pictures of Perrin Catback added.

[JohnATL]

Updated with Perrin Drop-in Air Filter and Crank Pulley. Perrin Rocks!

[_F-R-S_]

yea sumone tells me the pulley is bad for the altanator

[Lonewolf]

Any plans for tires or brake upgrades before hitting the track?

[JohnATL]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Any plans for tires or brake upgrades before hitting the track?

Certainly will be doing pads, fluid and stainless steel lines before tracking. I will eventually do wheels and tires but not until these tires are killed.

[Guff]

You sure do like joint ventures! You went from a Saaburu to a Subieyota!


Car looks good! Enjoy it!

[JohnATL]

Originally Posted by Guff

You sure do like joint ventures! You went from a Saaburu to a Subieyota!


Car looks good! Enjoy it!

I secretly love Subaru but don't want to pay Subaru prices. I loved my Saaburu. I beat that car senseless and it just smiled the whole time. It was also my first, and only, AWD. AWD has a special place in my heart but RWD is just primal fun.