Hi everyone.
I purchased a 2002 WRX yesterday and I am looking for some resources and have a few questions.
Okay, the tech guide link doesn't work for me. Is it broken, doesn't exist?
First, the exhaust is loud. I mean, it's sounds good in fact it sounds just like my buddy's 2002 but I'm interested in quieting it down. It's all aftermarket 3" performance stainless, no fiberglass. Are the silencers are good or bad idea and how well do they work? I wouldn't mind having the ability of full sound and given the nice parts would feel bad putting the factory muffler back on. Buying a performance, quieter muffler is not in my budget although I haven't looked at the price of silencers.
The passenger headlight is foggy. Apparently this is common and doesn't affect performance greatly but I would like it to look nice. Does the housing come apart? I would like to polish it because new housings, while not super expensive, are still expensive.
There are some aftermarket motor mods. From a glance, new intake and blow off valve. Also a boost, air/fuel ratio and oil pressure gauge pod on the dash. All is done some what tastefully, so my guess is that the previous owner put some thought into it. I would like to find out tuning specifications but have no idea what's going on. Is there a tutorial for this?
There was no information provided with the vehicle at trade in. I will call the salesman and see if there is a way to contact the previous owner although I'm not sure they will do that.
Is there a standard repair manual for this model? I have always used Haynes. Is there a factory service manual or something more specific for the tuning/high performance aspect? I don't have any intentions (lol) or money to modify this but would like to make sure it's solid and tuned properly.
I will need to replace the timing belt. I am a mechanic and have or have access to most hand tools. Is this something I can reasonably do in my driveway without air tools? Is there any other work that should be done at the same time?
What are good companies to order parts from?
I'm sure everyone's thinking "PICS??? brand of part x?". I will be changing my insurance over and picking it up tomorrow so I will have pictures and models numbers/names tomorrow.
Overall the car is very clean and functions very well. I was surprised not to see any rust in the rear quarter panels and underneath. The paint is in good shape besides the hood which is fading horribly. I am really happy with the purchase because I really wanted AWD. The car pulls great. Especially going from a 98 4 cylinder 5 speed Jeep Cherokee ROFL
I purchased a 2002 WRX yesterday and I am looking for some resources and have a few questions.
Okay, the tech guide link doesn't work for me. Is it broken, doesn't exist?
First, the exhaust is loud. I mean, it's sounds good in fact it sounds just like my buddy's 2002 but I'm interested in quieting it down. It's all aftermarket 3" performance stainless, no fiberglass. Are the silencers are good or bad idea and how well do they work? I wouldn't mind having the ability of full sound and given the nice parts would feel bad putting the factory muffler back on. Buying a performance, quieter muffler is not in my budget although I haven't looked at the price of silencers.
The passenger headlight is foggy. Apparently this is common and doesn't affect performance greatly but I would like it to look nice. Does the housing come apart? I would like to polish it because new housings, while not super expensive, are still expensive.
There are some aftermarket motor mods. From a glance, new intake and blow off valve. Also a boost, air/fuel ratio and oil pressure gauge pod on the dash. All is done some what tastefully, so my guess is that the previous owner put some thought into it. I would like to find out tuning specifications but have no idea what's going on. Is there a tutorial for this?
There was no information provided with the vehicle at trade in. I will call the salesman and see if there is a way to contact the previous owner although I'm not sure they will do that.
Is there a standard repair manual for this model? I have always used Haynes. Is there a factory service manual or something more specific for the tuning/high performance aspect? I don't have any intentions (lol) or money to modify this but would like to make sure it's solid and tuned properly.
I will need to replace the timing belt. I am a mechanic and have or have access to most hand tools. Is this something I can reasonably do in my driveway without air tools? Is there any other work that should be done at the same time?
What are good companies to order parts from?
I'm sure everyone's thinking "PICS??? brand of part x?". I will be changing my insurance over and picking it up tomorrow so I will have pictures and models numbers/names tomorrow.
Overall the car is very clean and functions very well. I was surprised not to see any rust in the rear quarter panels and underneath. The paint is in good shape besides the hood which is fading horribly. I am really happy with the purchase because I really wanted AWD. The car pulls great. Especially going from a 98 4 cylinder 5 speed Jeep Cherokee ROFL