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Thanks coco for the advice. I've booked the car in to have the Motul drained and replaced. I'll report back once it's done. I was talked into using the Motul by a friend but have regretted it ever since.

Hi All, I live in Ontario and its cold right now (like -20). I noticed a couple years ago that I really struggled to get into 2nd with my 2011 LGT. I tried rowing the gears before setting out and that helped a bit. After 3 or 4 shifts its fine. I took it in to Subaru and they did the clutch and replaced 1st and 2nd gear synchros. It was better for a year and now lately its back to the way it was before. I had them put Motul 300 in when they did this work. It's frustrating because I spent a lot of $$ for these repairs and I'm back to square one. Also, I noticed after the tranny work that there is very noticeable gear whine that is not getting any better. I took it back in and they just said it was tire noise! It isn't. It's the tranny. Does Motul cause an increase in gear whine?

Thanks again to all of you who offered your best advice. Here's what I've decided to do. I contacted my tuning shop and they are a very reasonable bunch. They recommended a conservative approach. Firstly, on Monday the car goes in for a full diagnostic. They want to do a snapshot of where the car is at before doing any work. Also, they want to be sure there aren't any underlying major issues that would suggest to NOT do any tuning. Assuming all is well, we are going with a Cobb Access Port, Invidia catted J-pipe and a tune. That's all. They will check the bypass valve and only upgrade if it is leaking. He did say that the pipe is on backorder and will take up to a couple months to get. So that's where we are at. I am happy and more importantly I think I'll be happy with these conservative changes.

Thanks guys for all your feedback. OK, I get it. I am way out of line to think in those HP ranges. Yes, it's a daily driver and I don't want to break it! So here's what I'm hearing: 1. A J-pipe 2. An aftermarket bypass valve 3. An electronic boost control solenoid with a protune. What about the exhaust system? Is it worth it to replace with J-pipe, new CC, and catback exhaust. If so, what's the best one to increase performance but only slightly increase the sound. I don't want it to sound like a boy-racer car. Thanks, Don

Hi All. I am new to this forum. I have a 2011 LGT in dark charcoal and just spent a bit of money to fix up some rust spots on the left rear quarter panel and the roof as I have decided to keep this car 'cause I love it so much. Am second owner, bought it in 2013. Has 167,000 kms on her, new clutch, new 1st and 2nd gear synchros, and rear shift fork. My question is: If I wanted to start tuning the car to increase HP, is it worth it on a car with this many km's? If so, where to start. There is a Subie performance tuner near me called Definitive Tuning. I spoke to them a couple years ago and they suggested a Cobb programming unit (apparently a must have) to flash the ECU, and a down pipe. If I wanted to go a bit further, what would the priorities be? I'd like to get, say, 350+ HP if possible, maybe 400. What is a reasonable amount to spend? Appreciate any and all advice. Thanks,