Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!!

IRTsti · 06-10-2008, 05:06 PM

Well i finally got one

04 stock wrb sti that needs tires w/40k on the dial. Think im gonna get a set of Falken RT615's. Seller forgot the 2nd key so i guess car will be garage kept till i get it.
Quick questions:
Is it normal for temp to be between 1/2 and 3/4 when idiling for a long time?
Stays at 1/2 when im crusing.
Back struts were replaced twice already. Last ones at 30k via warranty, car is at 40k now. Is this gonna be a re-acuring problem and i should start saving for aftermarket ones? I do know this is an existing problem for 04-05 models but if they go out again i dont think it'll be under warranty anymore. That is also why im replacing tires. The seller said he should have gotten suby to cover the tires since the struts caused cupping.

***Szumita*** · 06-10-2008, 05:10 PM

congradulations! enjoy idub.

***parsnipity*** · 06-10-2008, 05:14 PM

welcome
Enjoy your STi!

Hitman83 · 06-10-2008, 05:50 PM

Congratulations! My temp never goes above 1/2 even at the track but maybe what you're seeing is normal for your year. Also, don't save for new struts, save for a nice set of coilovers because the stock struts will continue to fail.

IRTsti · 06-10-2008, 06:04 PM

You'd think for the price of the car you'd get better struts.

***parsnipity*** · 06-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRTsti

You'd think for the price of the car you'd get better struts.

haha yeah keeping struts is usually problematic for these cars.
I've been through 1 set already

WRB Kid · 06-15-2008, 10:00 PM

Hi and welcome

chargedvette02 · 06-15-2008, 10:04 PM

Welcome, my car also never gets above half. 3/4 at idle seems kind of hot to me but I could be wrong. The struts were replaced because they clunk... Subaru says that the clunking doesn't affect performance so you don't have to replace them. A cheap fix for strut clunk is to oil them when they start clunking.

Enjoy the new car!

**boondocksaint** · 06-16-2008, 04:38 AM

Have the coolant replaced. As a matter of fact, you might want to have a service place do the entire 30k service, just in case. If you have receipts for it, great, no worries. Otherwise, I'd have it done.

And the stock struts WILL fail eventually. You can buy take-offs from a lot of guys who upgrade, but there are better pieces available for not a lot of money. Especially for the 04.

IRTsti · 06-16-2008, 06:23 PM

30k service at suby dealer here is quoted 550-620. For that price i will do it myself and keep my reciepts. oil&filter/coolant flush/tranny &reardiff fluids/belts/flush brakes.

cobb_sti · 06-16-2008, 06:28 PM

congrats! How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?

IRTsti · 06-16-2008, 06:33 PM

I paid 19k

heres pics I posted in photo threads

My STI

IRTsti · 06-16-2008, 06:47 PM

Update, BTW ive been watching my temps all week and they never went above 1/2.

Im debating on what mods to do first. Thinking ebc yellow pads and powerslot rotors or v spec lip. I can buy APv2 and flash stage 1 till i buy DP then go Stage2. 20% Window tint. 2 way Alarm? Im not sure where to start. Technically i guess i already started lol.....

So far i ordered a new set of kuhmo SPT tires and bought a radar detector this week.

chargedvette02 · 06-16-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRTsti

Update, BTW ive been watching my temps all week and they never went above 1/2.

Im debating on what mods to do first. Thinking ebc yellow pads and powerslot rotors or v spec lip. I can buy APv2 and flash stage 1 till i buy DP then go Stage2. 20% Window tint. 2 way Alarm? Im not sure where to start. Technically i guess i already started lol.....

So far i ordered a new set of kuhmo SPT tires and bought a radar detector this week.

Get the apv2, power before show IMO.

Keeter17 · 06-16-2008, 07:13 PM

3/4 temp is definitly high. I have 80k on my 05. I live in the desert where the summer low is 90 highs in 110s. Never seen mine go above 1/2. Also been through 1 set of struts. get your coolant flushed as said above in the 30k service.

06-10-2008, 05:06 PM	#1
IRTsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: PA Posts: 69 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! Well i finally got one 04 stock wrb sti that needs tires w/40k on the dial. Think im gonna get a set of Falken RT615's. Seller forgot the 2nd key so i guess car will be garage kept till i get it. Quick questions: Is it normal for temp to be between 1/2 and 3/4 when idiling for a long time? Stays at 1/2 when im crusing. Back struts were replaced twice already. Last ones at 30k via warranty, car is at 40k now. Is this gonna be a re-acuring problem and i should start saving for aftermarket ones? I do know this is an existing problem for 04-05 models but if they go out again i dont think it'll be under warranty anymore. That is also why im replacing tires. The seller said he should have gotten suby to cover the tires since the struts caused cupping. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Hitman83 Spec C Club Car: 06 STI, 08 GSXR 750 Fav Mod: 8cm 20g Posts: 1,229 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! Congratulations! My temp never goes above 1/2 even at the track but maybe what you're seeing is normal for your year. Also, don't save for new struts, save for a nice set of coilovers because the stock struts will continue to fail.

06-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#5
IRTsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: PA Posts: 69 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! You'd think for the price of the car you'd get better struts.

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chargedvette02 Silver Member Car: 05 STi \|STOCK\| Fav Mod: Not a post 07 sti fan Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 870 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! Welcome, my car also never gets above half. 3/4 at idle seems kind of hot to me but I could be wrong. The struts were replaced because they clunk... Subaru says that the clunking doesn't affect performance so you don't have to replace them. A cheap fix for strut clunk is to oil them when they start clunking. Enjoy the new car!

06-16-2008, 04:38 AM	#9
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,295 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! Have the coolant replaced. As a matter of fact, you might want to have a service place do the entire 30k service, just in case. If you have receipts for it, great, no worries. Otherwise, I'd have it done. And the stock struts WILL fail eventually. You can buy take-offs from a lot of guys who upgrade, but there are better pieces available for not a lot of money. Especially for the 04.

06-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#10
IRTsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: PA Posts: 69 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! 30k service at suby dealer here is quoted 550-620. For that price i will do it myself and keep my reciepts. oil&filter/coolant flush/tranny &reardiff fluids/belts/flush brakes.

06-16-2008, 06:28 PM	#11
cobb_sti Junior STI Driver Car: 07 SWP STi Fav Mod: anti motor-blowing part (AP v2) Location: Northern California Posts: 70 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! congrats! How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?

06-16-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
IRTsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: PA Posts: 69 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! I paid 19k heres pics I posted in photo threads My STI

06-16-2008, 06:47 PM	#13
IRTsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: PA Posts: 69 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! Update, BTW ive been watching my temps all week and they never went above 1/2. Im debating on what mods to do first. Thinking ebc yellow pads and powerslot rotors or v spec lip. I can buy APv2 and flash stage 1 till i buy DP then go Stage2. 20% Window tint. 2 way Alarm? Im not sure where to start. Technically i guess i already started lol..... So far i ordered a new set of kuhmo SPT tires and bought a radar detector this week.

06-16-2008, 07:13 PM	#15
Keeter17 Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 05 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 56 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Couldnt sleep good last night, but i got it!!! 3/4 temp is definitly high. I have 80k on my 05. I live in the desert where the summer low is 90 highs in 110s. Never seen mine go above 1/2. Also been through 1 set of struts. get your coolant flushed as said above in the 30k service. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.