SubaRufus

Hi all, just got me an '02 WRX wagon and I am loving it. Brings the fun back into driving, even just down to the shops! Am looking forward to joining in with the community here.

Unusually it has a half leather/half suede interior - does anyone know if this is standard or aftermarket?

I have been recommended to use a place in Colchester for servicing etc, Scoobie Specials. Does anyone know of anywhere in Ipswich?

I am also wondering what mod to do first - I am not going for huge bhp or anything crazy, but as the car is original and sound, I would like ot up things a little bit but keep it legal for the MoT.

So, what was your first mod?

barndogg

welcome!

Mine was a new panel air filter - big time, I know! lol ;OP

If yuo decide to de-cat it then you need to be careful about MOT passing on emissions etc.

Do you knwo what bhp you wanna get too ?

Clarkie172

first mod must be de-tango the lights!!!!! Do a search on how to do it. Performance wise, a lot of the wrx lads get them upto 265 sort of power quite easily. Theres loads of material on here mate, do a search.

Mark'sWRX

If you've still got the original twin pipe exhaust, you MUST replace it with a bigger single pipe. Won't make the car any faster, but it will sound like a real Scoob. The Prodrive backbox is easy to find on ebay and looks good. Not too loud either.

You should also consider an uprated rear anti-roll bar and drop links which will improve the handling no end.

subarujimmy

iTrader: (3)

First mod should be a genuine subaru roof rack. And it just so happens I have one for sale. lol.

Exhaust mate, then hi flow cat. Then goodbye the rest of your money.

tolster

iTrader: (2)

Hi mate,

exhaust system and remap will keep you happy for a while

SubaRufus

Thanks for the tips - the de-Tango looks so much better, it will be job Number 1. I might buy second hand lights as the front is being resprayed (due to stone chips) so I can get the sprayer to refit

It still has the twinpipe back box so have been looking around for ideas on exhaust. Just to confirm, and to keep MoT legal, I can either..

1. fit a back box
OR
2. fit a cat-back system
OR
3. fit a sports cat

I think after that, the front wing reflectors will have to go and be replaced with vents, a mesh grille and then start looking at the rear lights... oh and get some letters to add F U S on the end of Subaru lol

Can't wait to get it a bit more personal

zip929

Hi

Xtreme Scoobies - Tel: 01245 363623 are not that far from you.

I have used them for several years. Highly recommended.

Mark'sWRX

Your car will have 3 cats as standard. 1 in the downpipe, 1 in the up-pipe to the turbo and 1 just after the downpipe. As long as you have a cat (std or sports) in the downpipe, you can remove the other 2 and still be MoT legal.

The downpipe and up-pipe cats are 2-3 hr jobs by an experienced mechanic, but will give the most improvement, but you will need a remap for max effect (i.e. £££). The lower cat is a half hour job, but won't give you many more horses on its own.

lovinmescoob

Mate, be prepared to empty your wallet when you start modding

Just avoid the Lexus lights

Welcome anyway and enjoy

DEC14N

Dont know anyone in Ipswich but these guys are very competitive and very good

Carnage Performance Home

Ask for Justin or Dan

DaveR

Welcome Subarufus - I'm a 2002 (saloon) owner too. I think (no promises) that I have a TSL Group N twin-pipe backbox up in the loft. Yes it is twin-pipe (two apertures slightly larger than the standard look), but it'll give your scoob the all-important throaty burble.

If you fancy it, you can have it for free if you can pick up (and once I've confirmed that I still have it).

I ran it for a year or so then swapped to a mighty Firestorm (even louder), but very much liked it.

Drop me a PM if you are interested

SubaRufus

Thanks! YHPM