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Holiday Break

Eric — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:04:11 +0000

Sorry for the lack of updates. The holiday season has put me on the road quite a bit. You can expect updates this next week! No related posts. No related posts.

Ride of the Month: November — .:.5teve.804.:.

Eric — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:57:31 +0000

Even though he’s replaced it with a beautiful new STI, .:.5teve.804.:.’s old bugeye won Novembers Ride of the Month! 2002 Sedona Red Pearl WRX Sedan Engine: Crucial Racing Downpipe Crucial Racing Catless Mid-Pipe Crucial Racing 160F CoolSafe Thermostat Perrin Up-Pipe with DEI Thermal Wrap Borla “Hush” Cat-Back Exhaust /w 3in Adapter Silencer Delete K&N Typhoon Intake Samco Radiator Hoses HyperFlow TMIC Hallman Pro MBC DIY Grounding Kit NGK Iridium [...] No related posts.

Subaru Axes WRC for 2009

Eric — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:37:33 +0000

Looks like the rumors are true–unfortunately. Effective immediately, Fuji Heavy Industries has pulled out of the WRC for the 2009 season as one of its many new cost-cutting measures due to the economic crises affecting the world. This is affecting more than just rally fans though. Prodrive, who has been working with Subaru for the past [...] Related posts:

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The “I have power and internet again” Update!

Eric — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:16:51 +0000

Towards the end of last week I had several updates written up and just hadn’t posted. Well with the week’s end came a sudden loss of power and other utilities due to the ice storm that hit New England states. Thus, I’ll sum up my un-posted updates into a single thread for your reading pleasure! Subaru [...] Related posts:

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2009 WRXF Calendar Now Available!

Eric — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:55:25 +0000

I appologize for the delay on getting this posted. I have several back posts to finish as well (damn ice storm that hit New England left me without power or internet for a few days). Here it is! The 2009 WRXFanatics calendar is finished and available for purchase on Lulu.com. Let me know if you ordered one [...] Related posts:

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2009 WRXF Calendar Voting

Eric — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:35:50 +0000

VOTING CLOSED! It’s time! Hop in the booth, close the curtain, and vote! I have still yet to come up with a good way of orchestrating the voting process but here is my attempt: Go to the calendar photo listing (will open in new window) and write down up to 14 images you would like to see [...] Related posts:

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2009 SPT Boost Gauge

Eric — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:26:05 +0000

I got a copy of the 2009 Subaru Genuine Performance Parts Catalog from some friends at Exeter Subaru. Subaru has finally released a color matched boost gauge for the 2008/2009 WRX/STI’s. Labeled as the SPT Boost Gauge the description reads: SPT Boost Gauge Displays engine vacuum in inHg and boost in PSI. Bright red illumination matches the [...] Related posts:

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The Next Saabaru!

Eric — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:57:53 +0000

Another Saab-Subaru love child might be on it’s way! Jalopnik has pointed out that the Saab forums are buzzing with images from a recent GM patent showing off the new Saab Tribeca (9-6x). The Saab forums are alight with chatter about recently filed GM patents showing off images of a Saabified Subaru Tribeca which resembles a [...] Related posts:

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Next Generation Legacy to get Subaru’s New CVT.

Eric — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:38:05 +0000

flyinpig over on NASIOC has translated some news from Japan. Looks like the next generation Legacy will be getting Fuji Heavy Industry’s new chain belt CVT. FHI first announced it was developing a CVT transmission back in mid 2007. Fuji Heavy Industries: Next-Gen Legacy to Get Newly Developed Chain Belt CVT First FHI will commence use of [...] No related posts.

Devtoaster REV Update: Hardware Time!

Eric — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:01:26 +0000

The good news: the guys at Devtoaster have finally released their OBDII to WIFI adapter. The bad news: it’s $229.00. The new converter allows you to use the fully featured REV ipod / iphone software (available on iTunes store soon). The new hardware features: WiFi OBD2/EOBD interface for Rev. Supports 802.11b (11Mbps) and 802.11g (54Mbps). • Manufactured in Germany [...] Related posts:

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