wi_legacy2016 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 If you're lucky enough to have indoor parking that can help too. It's worth noting that a heated garage is not good for a car as higher temperatures speed up oxidation (rust). I saw this effect on my last car (09 Altima) that started with no visible rust, and had significant rust in the passenger rear wheel well in under 3 years. I was parking in an underground garage geothermally heated so it was usually around 55 degrees. Maybe it would've happened without the heated parking, but I was really upset so I would often check other Altimas from the same generation I saw in parking lots and never saw another one with rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Got my lights installed! And my cut out exhaust! Which sounds terrifyingly loud on the open road in my 3.6R. More photos: https://imgur.com/a/uQZCXnC Looks nice!!did you blackout the headlight?im gonna re-open mine for the 3rd time so I can do a blackout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Looks nice!!did you blackout the headlight?im gonna re-open mine for the 3rd time so I can do a blackout.Nope they're partially blacked out as stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just replaced my left side fog lamp housing. Hit an animal a few weeks ago and blew the light. At least that's what I thought until I crawled under to replace the bulb and found the housing busted and being held in with a single screw. Sometimes I wish they'd use a little more metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just notice when I press traction control button,it doesn’t light up on the dash,is it suppose to light up on the dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougKelly20 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Just notice when I press traction control button,it doesn’t light up on the dash,is it suppose to light up on the dash?Yes, mine does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Yes, mine does. Hmmm wonder what happened to mine,even when I put my key to On it still doesn’t light up on dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJS2023 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) I always hated my tan interior so I ordered replacements from my local dealer. Got online some blue accents, seat covers, leds, cup holder accents, front strut bar.... and when I was done my car wouldn’t start left my doors open too long and drained my old dying battery so after a jump got a red top. I plan on painting some of my interior parts I still have a few cans left of world rally blue that I used on parts for a show car I had a decade ago. Mods to come include a ram air intake, rear sway, rear strut def will need advice on those 2. Want to put a sub in as well gonna design a custom setup for it. Not sure how to post pics so I linked em from my google drive Edited February 24, 2020 by KJS2023 fixed links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Use imgur.com and type [ IMG] url of image [ /IMG] without the space of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrain7093 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 It was gorgeous out yesterday so I test fit my new carbon fiber lip! Got it off of aliexpress and it looks awesome! Waiting for it to get warmer out before I actually get it all mounted up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJS2023 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 OK so today my ram air intake and rear strut bar came in. The intake wasn't for a 2016 but works fine except for the heat shield only can bolt into one spot. I have a fix in mind if i bend a part of it and get a bolt thats prob 6" or so I would be able to make it a little more stable. Way to late to go to home depot though... The intake itself is solid. The rear strut bar was really just a tedious install being in the trunk for soo long while I tried to keep my cuts as small as possible. The wires in the back go to a little powered woofer I created a wire harness for until I can get a real system in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 OK so today my ram air intake and rear strut bar came in. The intake wasn't for a 2016 but works fine except for the heat shield only can bolt into one spot. I have a fix in mind if i bend a part of it and get a bolt thats prob 6" or so I would be able to make it a little more stable. Way to late to go to home depot though... The intake itself is solid. The rear strut bar was really just a tedious install being in the trunk for soo long while I tried to keep my cuts as small as possible. The wires in the back go to a little powered woofer I created a wire harness for until I can get a real system in. Would a bought a Takada Intake So you have Fresh Intake Air.. Is that a Cusco Rear Bar? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJS2023 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I don’t have in the pic but I put the front air damn back in to direct more fresh air. I did think about the cold air but was afraid of sucking up any water with the roads around here. The rear strut is the Cusco got it on eBay for $180. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233188364851 All in all the front strut bar was an amazing addition for cornering. The rear I only lightly tested it’s raining but seems more stable. The intake is quiet @2000rpm and has a really nice tone wot. Next up for me now is a rear sway still need to read up in that I see people here do 19, 20, and 22mm sway bars... and the nameless axle back exhaust w muffler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 It was gorgeous out yesterday so I test fit my new carbon fiber lip! Got it off of aliexpress and it looks awesome! Waiting for it to get warmer out before I actually get it all mounted up!Link? Looks tempting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Waiting on rear diffuser,should be here today, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrain7093 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Link? Looks tempting https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32962706561.html?spm=2114.search0302.3.115.2c574d99XudP7o&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_0,searchweb201603_0,ppcSwitch_0&algo_pvid=009cf8fc-256d-4ab9-ab2f-a42c81a65c8b&algo_expid=009cf8fc-256d-4ab9-ab2f-a42c81a65c8b-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I don’t have in the pic but I put the front air damn back in to direct more fresh air. I did think about the cold air but was afraid of sucking up any water with the roads around here. The rear strut is the Cusco got it on eBay for $180. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233188364851 All in all the front strut bar was an amazing addition for cornering. The rear I only lightly tested it’s raining but seems more stable. The intake is quiet @2000rpm and has a really nice tone wot. Next up for me now is a rear sway still need to read up in that I see people here do 19, 20, and 22mm sway bars... and the nameless axle back exhaust w mufflerNice.. With the size of our car I recommend the Adjustable 22mm Whiteline or Perrin with Kartboy Endlinks.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Just finished installing the new Fortin Evo-One module for remote start w/RF64-2Way remote & Rockford fosgate tele-connect with MyCar app. Also installed rear diffuser Edited February 28, 2020 by PATS4LIFE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) I never realized that you had a dual-exhaust. What are you actually running? Edited February 29, 2020 by gathermewool '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_75 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Dropped in a Magnefine transmission filter, Improved Racing Flow Series Motorsport (FSM) thermostat that begins to open at 165F and a Hayden 678 Transmission cooler. Temps for my CVT were running at 205F for normal operation in 80F ambient temperature. I did four drain and fills of the CVT fluid with OEM fluid IAW the factory service manual. Two a few thousand miles ago and two after I installed, first, the cooler and then the thermostat. Temps are now right a 175F for when fully warmed up and may go up to 178F on a hill for 3 or 4 miles. I did the same thing to my wife's 2017 2.5 limited Forester. Her's wasn't running quite as hot but now both TR580's trans run at identical temperature's. I live in a hot climate as it is, so even the coldest days, typically 65F a few days a year, my trans is sitting at 80F or higher in my garage. I bypassed the warmer for the CVT. To put it simply, it's customized for my climate. And I don't need the, you don't tow or operate the CVT in severe service situation, fluids are lifetime speech. I know what Subaru and their manuals say. Edited February 29, 2020 by Matt_75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I never realized that you had a dual-exhaust. What are you actually running? It’s stock legacy oem mid pipe and WRX mufflers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Dropped in a Magnefine transmission filter, Improved Racing Flow Series Motorsport (FSM) thermostat that begins to open at 165F and a Hayden 678 Transmission cooler. Temps for my CVT were running at 205F for normal operation in 80F ambient temperature. I did four drain and fills of the CVT fluid with OEM fluid IAW the factory service manual. Two a few thousand miles ago and two after I installed, first, the cooler and then the thermostat. Temps are now right a 175F for when fully warmed up and may go up to 178F on a hill for 3 or 4 miles. I did the same thing to my wife's 2017 2.5 limited Forester. Her's wasn't running quite as hot but now both TR580's trans run at identical temperature's. I live in a hot climate as it is, so even the coldest days, typically 65F a few days a year, my trans is sitting at 80F or higher in my garage. I bypassed the warmer for the CVT. To put it simply, it's customized for my climate. And I don't need the, you don't tow or operate the CVT in severe service situation, fluids are lifetime speech. I know what Subaru and their manuals say. 1. What you did sounds great and those temperatures will probably result in the ability for extended CVTF change intervals. Great job! I hope you open up that filter and share its contents with us one day. How long do you plan on running that filter before changing it out? 2. No one in their right mind believes that ANY AT fluid is lifetime, unless you consider "lifetime" as one of the following, depending on who you ask: a. The end of the warranty period b. 100k miles c. 150k miles Again, great job! '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 It’s stock legacy oem mid pipe and WRX mufflers. Sounds like a good combination. How much did you pay for the ABE? '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Sounds like a good combination. How much did you pay for the ABE? Paid $100 for the 2017 Wrx oem catback,but since Wrx doesn’t have reso on midpipe it was too loud and too much drone,so I decided to get the y pipe section from Wrx and had it welded onto the 2.5 mid pipe. Here is the sound clip of you haven’t heard it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gathermewool Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Sounds great '15 FB25 Magnatec 0W-20 + FU filter (70,517 miles) RSB, Fr. Strut Bar, Tint, STI BBS, LED er'where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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