Topic: Kijho's 2016 Crystal White Pearl WRX ~ The End

[kijho]

Performance
- Cobb AccessPort V3   YouTube Video
- Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose
- Perrin TGV Deletes
- Perrin Boost Controller (ECBS) Pro
- Perrin Cold Air Intake
- SOKUMoto EGR Deletes
- Protune / E-Tune Ron Watson, Phatbotti Tuning (Aug 2018)
- Modern Automotive Performance Stage 1 OTS Tune

Drivetrain, Exhaust:
- 3" Nameless Performance Muffler Delete  YouTube Video
- Perrin Shifter Stop  YouTube Video
- SOKU Moto Shifter Bushing
- Perrin Top Strut Bar
- SubieDepot 4" Muffler Deletes Exhaust

Exterior/ Lighting:
- ProLightz S4 Switchback Foglight Bezels YouTube Video
- Diode Dynamics Switchback C Lights
- Diode Dynamics DRL Harness V2
- Morimoto XBT RGB Demon Eyes
- Morimoto XB LED Foglights  YouTube Video
- ProLightz black headlight side marker reflector
- Diode Dynamics Smart-Tap w/ Strobe
- Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn Module  YouTube Video
- ProLightz PL360 Reverse LEDs YouTube Video
- Rear F1 Style Foglight YouTube Video
- AuxBeam 24" LED RGB Light Bar YouTube Video
- AuxBeam NF-03 LED DRL's (Yellow)  YouTube Video
- Black Rally Armor's V2 w/ red logo
- 40% taillight smoke overlays
- STI wing trunk swap
- Hella Horn's w/ custom made wiring tie-in with OEM horns
- OEM V1 Roof Vortex Generator
- Black Subaru & WRX Emblems
- Carbon Fiber/ Gold Vinyl Subaru Badge Overlays
- Window Tint: Front = 28%, Rear = 15%
- Carbon Fiber front grill trim
- Carbon Fiber rear trunk trim
- Carbon Fiber exhaust trim
- Muteki Gold Lugnuts
- Dress Up Bolts, Gold 2015+ WRX Engine Bay Kit
- Perrin Engine / Intercooler Shroud (red)
- Perrin Pulley Cover (red)

Interior:
- Blackvue DR900S-2CH 4K Dashcam w/ Power Magic Pro
- Blackvue DR750S-2CH Dashcam w/ Power Magic Pro
- Cobb Shift Knob
- LikeWise Gold Diamond Shift Knob (Weighted)
- Wide-angle rear view mirror
- ProLightz 2015+ WRX Interior LED Lighting Kit YouTube Video
- Hertz 700watt amplifier + 300watt boxed subwoofer
- Carbon Fiber/ Gold Vinyl Subaru Badge Overlays
- Husky Liner Floor Mats
- Interior foot-well courtesy lighting (door entry) $16DIY  YouTube Video
- ProClip USA iPhone Mount
- ProClip USA AccessPort V3 Vent Mount

Detailing Products:
- Bead Maker PnS
- Poorboy's World Waterless Wash
- Meguiar's Claybar kit + lube
- NanoSkin Clay Mitt
- Poorboy's World White Diamond Glaze
- Sonax Net Polymer Shield Sealant
- Collinite 845 Wax
- Rainx Windshield Cleaner + Sealant
- Sonus Cockpit Detailer

Suspension, Brakes, Wheels/ Tires:
WINTER SETUP
- STI Enkei Wheels Gunmetal Grey 18 x 8.5
-- Gislaved Nordfrost 200 Studded

SUMMER SETUP
- Rota PWR-RA's 18 x 9.5 +38 | 73
-- Cooper Zeon RS3-S 255

Maintenance Records:
2015+ WRX Engine Oil Analysis master list
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter - 6,553km on January 2, 2016
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Mobil 1 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter - 14,155km on April 10, 2016
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Mobil 1 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter - 22,018km on August 6, 2016
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter - 32,213km on November 16, 2016
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 40,000km on March 7, 2017
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 47,000km on June 1, 2017
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 56,000km on Sept 20, 2017
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 63,000km on Jan 6, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 63,000km on Jan 6, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 71,000km on March 18, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 77,500km on June 15, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 85,500km on August 26, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 92,500km on November 12, 2018
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 98,500km on February 2, 2019
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 105,000km on April 24, 2019
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 111,000km on July 3, 2019
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 119,000km on September 14, 2019
- Engine Oil Change + Filter - Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5W30 + OEM Subaru Filter & - 127,000km on December 2, 2020

- Transmission Fluid - Motul, Motyl Gear Oil - 60,100km, on November 19, 2017
- Transmission Fluid - Motul, Motyl Gear Oil - 118,000km, on October 21, 2019
- Rear Diff. Fluid - Motul, Gear 300 - 60,100km, on November 19, 2017
- Rear Diff. Fluid - Motul, Motyl Gear Oil - 118,000km, on October 21, 2019
- Spark Plugs - OEM NGK Spartplugs - 85,000km, on August 20, 2018
- Clutch Fluid - 120,000km November 30, 2019
- Brake Fluid - 120,000kms November 30, 2019
- Brakes Serviced/ inspected - November 30, 2019

[cha0tik]

Looking great! How are you liking it so far?

[jellynuts]

Congratulations on the new acquisition, Spencer.

[10secdream]

Congrats Spencer. Love the roller.

[Markkenko]

Congrats on the new ride!

[jakesubie]

Glad everything worked out for you and you were able to get the WRX.

[Brasco]

Congrats on the new ride and that everything worked out.

[kijho]

Thanks guys! I'm absolutely loving the 2016 so far.. It's an absolute blast. Someone on Reddit commented rudely saying "Wow, talk about a downgrade from your '13 huh? Awful.."   I was kinda annoyed, because I don't think the person has ever driven either '13 or '16 Subaru's. 

It feels incredible in the low-end 2000-3000RPM range, although I haven't brought it past 4k yet due to the break-in period. The suspension has also really impressed me.. it feels more "planted" to the ground than the stock '13 was. Merging onto Deerfoot/ Stoney .. even at 3.5k rpm's.. is a blast. It feels to have less body-roll/ weight transfer than the '13 did, and it really really really inspires confidence in the driver through the curves.

Everyone knows the interior is great, which I really like... although I really miss the "shutter" that covered the cup-holders in my '13.  The D-Shaped wheel is also very nice, and I love the interior setup with the gauges/ head unit/ hvac etc. Stereo is also pretty decent and the stock audio quality seems better to me. I have an upgraded Hertz amp + sub install coming soon which I bundled in with the purchase. I like the cloth seats too, they feel very comfortable and still very sporty with the red stitch all around! Ohhhhh and that fuel mileage!! Oh god, 650km's on a full tank!!! Planning to do some videos talking more about my thoughts on the car in the weeks/ months ahead!

Time for some pics...

First parkade pic.. day # 1

Untitled by kijho66, on Flickr

Then I stopped by BlaskMists's place for some LED's .. Thanks again dude!


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Super bridge reverse LED's..

Untitled by kijho66, on Flickr

Trunk LED's, w/ reverse..

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Some really fancy interior canbus LEDs. The interior lights slowly dim/ fade out when they go out (when you get in / out of the car) and these transition very smooth without any stuttering in the fade..

Untitled by kijho66, on Flickr

Downtown for the final sign-off with Insurance and to pickup the settlement.

Untitled by kijho66, on Flickr

[Rathburn]

Dude, drive it HARD now to break it in properly. uckfay the 4000 rpm. I broke mine in hard. Burns zero oil, feels great. Boosts hard. Have hit 22.5 psi.

[10secdream]

Dude, drive it HARD now to break it in properly. uckfay the 4000 rpm. I broke mine in hard. Burns zero oil, feels great. Boosts hard. Have hit 22.5 psi.

I broke mine in the same way

[RockThePylon]

inb4 writeoff

[kijho]

inb4 writeoff

What a oucheday thing to say to me... you're a real genuine guy.

[RedBimmer93]

Car looks great! Congrats on the purchase! I'm kinda jelly :/

I know you haven't had it for too long yet, but any more thoughts on how it compares to your 2013 sti? Would you say this is better in every way???  :O

[cha0tik]

People who say it's a downgrade obviously have no idea what they're talking about. The motor alone should be great peace of mind. But then again, there are a lot of people out there that buy the STI simply because of the 3 cherry blossom letters on it, and because they equate a higher price with a more premium car. There is a lot more bang for the buck in the WRX at the moment.

This new chassis is a lot more stiff, and handles the same as my GR STI did WITH aftermarket swaybars. So that says something right there 

Personally, I would say that as a DD and occasional track car, it is better than a GR STI and a bit easier to live with.

[kijho]

Personally, I would say that as a DD and occasional track car, it is better than a GR STI and a bit easier to live with.

I know you haven't had it for too long yet, but any more thoughts on how it compares to your 2013 sti? Would you say this is better in every way???  :O

I love it, I've definitely enjoyed driving it more than I did the '13.  Back when I bought the '13 was when the '15's were becoming more and more popular. I was on the fence between the two, in my mind I must admit I thought more than once "Ah, but it's a wrx... I want the top of the line, the sti."  It was quite impulsive when I picked up the sti, although that is really how I am with most things in life. The sti was a fantastic car and I truly loved that car too. I definitely miss it.  The first day with this WRX however I merged on from 18th Street in the south to Glenmore around a big clover ramp... and that was the day I realized things ain't so bad hahaha.. that was the first time I truly smiled and felt very happy, grinning ear to ear since I had the accident 3 weeks prior...

I mean - As a person who is enthusiastic about cars but isn't someone with much track knowledge (let alone any experience), the bottom line I have to say about the new WRX with the FA20 is:  It feels a whole lot more powerful driving it in the city. It reminds me somewhat of my bike, it doesn't feel as if it lags as my 2013 felt. When I put the pedal down at 2,500rpm in 2nd gear... It pushes me flat against the seat instantly.  That's literally my bottom line of this so far after 5 days and 500km's on the odo. I love it....... Now I wanna go drive hahaha...

[cha0tik]

I love it, I've definitely enjoyed driving it more than I did the '13.  Back when I bought the '13 was when the '15's were becoming more and more popular. I was on the fence between the two, in my mind I must admit I thought more than once "Ah, but it's a wrx... I want the top of the line, the sti."  It was quite impulsive when I picked up the sti, although that is really how I am with most things in life. The sti was a fantastic car and I truly loved that car too. I definitely miss it.  The first day with this WRX however I merged on from 18th Street in the south to Glenmore around a big clover ramp... and that was the day I realized things ain't so bad hahaha.. that was the first time I truly smiled and felt very happy, grinning ear to ear since I had the accident 3 weeks prior...

I mean - As a person who is enthusiastic about cars but isn't someone with much track knowledge (let alone any experience), the bottom line I have to say about the new WRX with the FA20 is:  It feels a whole lot more powerful driving it in the city. It reminds me somewhat of my bike, it doesn't feel as if it lags as my 2013 felt. When I put the pedal down at 2,500rpm in 2nd gear... It pushes me flat against the seat instantly.  That's literally my bottom line of this so far after 5 days and 500km's on the odo. I love it....... Now I wanna go drive hahaha...

Couldn't have said it better myself. And I, too, fall in the category of "I bought an STI because it's better than a WRX" back when I made the purchase. Looking back however, while I did love my STI a lot, I am a lot more satisfied with my WRX purchase and the increased amount of daily driveability it offers me.

Also, as a side note, merging with this thing on an especially curvy ramp is SO MUCH FUN. If you push it a bit, you can feel the brake vectoring kick in and it feels very planted (like it's on rails). Now imagine what some coilovers would do for the handling... 

[kijho]

Went for a drive tonight. When I look at it from the front, I miss the big wing. When I look at it from the back, I love it without.. 


IMG_9970a by Spencer, on Flickr


IMG_9981a by Spencer, on Flickr


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Also, I didn't realize how audible the turbo is as it spools up (especially if you have no music on)... It's very satisfying!!  

[RedBimmer93]

Also, I didn't realize how audible the turbo is as it spools up (especially if you have no music on)... It's very satisfying!!  

Does this mean you have decided to go down the "hard break in" route??

Also, very nice photos!

[cha0tik]

I tried to stay within the 4k limit myself, but at times it was impossible. You can still hear the turbo spool even below 4k RPM. Just wait for cooler weather 

[YvanF]

Well done. Congrats.
The new look is slowly growing on me.
I guess as every subaru has. hahaha
If my current wrx ever dies, might consider these.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Still looks way better than the GR/GV.

[kijho]

Still looks way better than the GR/GV.

 

[jellynuts]

Better than GV, but not the GR   And it does look much cleaner without the wing. 

[DaDuke99]

I still prefer the look of the GR/GV, but those headlights look amazing. If there had been a hatchback version, my write off could have also ended with a new model purchase as well.

You looked pretty sharp just sitting in traffic yesterday! Glad things are working out so well for you bud 

[kijho]

I still prefer the look of the GR/GV, but those headlights look amazing. If there had been a hatchback version, my write off could have also ended with a new model purchase as well.

You looked pretty sharp just sitting in traffic yesterday! Glad things are working out so well for you bud 

Thanks man, haha.. I was looking ahead then suddenly felt the Subi rumble and look over to just see the back of your car lmfao! You can hear the subi' before you see it  

I was quoted $370 for full tints done, (8 windows), but think I'm gonna hold off. Instead of putting money into the little cosmetics (like tint, jdm rear fog, mudflaps), I can add the value of all those smaller mods up and purchase something a bit bigger like the nameless muffler delete (or 5" like Sunny has)..

Today will be my first fill up, about 500km's on this tank but I been driving a little heavy footed and I presume it being the first tank it's probably got something to do with it.

I'm very happy things have worked out for me, although I tell people it's not really worth it. I may be smiling/ happy now, but the 3 previous weeks after the accident were probably some of the worst in my life. I felt beyond itshay about so many aspects.. but, I don't wanna say I was "depressed" because that's far serious and I instead am always remaining positive about my life and what I've been blessed with.  It was certainly a very thankful thanksgiving this year for me and my family..