# My 03 WRX:get back to running and then mod it thread
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [July 8, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229 "2008-07-08T20:47:20Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Slopoke](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Slopoke)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/21 "2008-07-15T12:28:22Z")
Good to hear dude, now sell it for $12k+ !!! And buy that blue Audi s4 on here for $10k!
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### Author:  [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2008, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/22 "2008-07-15T12:35:57Z")
:tup:
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2008, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/23 "2008-07-15T15:16:25Z")
> [@Slopoke](#):
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> Good to hear dude, now sell it for $12k+ !!! And buy that blue Audi s4 on here for $10k!
HAHA no way.Id rather buy Justins.
Installed some gauges and it has normal oil pressure.Ill post pics once i get the A pillar
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### Author:  [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2008, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/24 "2008-07-15T16:10:16Z")
If you need any parts let me know, I’ve got tons of stock parts laying around. Glad to see everything is working out.
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/25 "2008-07-15T18:09:38Z")
Just did a Leakdown test,.
Good results
10%
10%
8%
7%
Very pleased with these numbers.It was my first time ever doing a leakdown test but it was pretty simple.I think im going to do my saturn tomorrow to see how bad that thing leaks at the valves :lolno:
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2008, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/26 "2008-08-15T18:12:31Z")
Its on the road right now.Failed inspection because of stupid evap emsission control.Hopefully its a gas cap otherwise it might be a pain.
It drives really nice.4th gear kept popping out and i thought it was a syncro.I checked the fluid and it looked old and low.I threw in a cocktail of penzoil syncromesh,penzoil heavy gear oil and Redline lightweight shockproof.It hasent popped out since and shifts much smoother.Front and Back bumpers were fixed up and repainted.Ill post pics tomorrow.
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### Author:  [@zero\_assault](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zero_assault)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2008, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/27 "2008-08-16T01:10:54Z")
Nice
ot: golf tomorrow call me \<3
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### Author:  [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2008, 1:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/28 "2008-08-16T01:44:17Z")
so gross
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [August 30, 2008, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/29 "2008-08-30T14:39:32Z")
Replaced the power steering pump today since it was burned out when i got it.
works good now.
Put an STI turbo on it today.
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/30 "2008-12-15T21:35:26Z")
Wow its been a while
Well i got the car tuned by mike and its running 19 psi.The clutch was slipping under 21 psi so i stayed with 19.
The clutch was real worn in this.Grabbed great but had no life.
So of course i decide to go to the track.To bad it rained and the other time i went they ran only the 1/8th cause of conditions.
Didnt get a time out of it this year.I was hoping i could hold the clutch off until spring so i could smoke this clutch at the track.It started slipping on me without heavy boost so i knew it was time to change it.
I went with ACT heavy duty with full street disk from mike at innovative
Well first things first.Get the engine apart from the tranny.I heard it was easier to pull the motor forward rather then drop the tranny.So i decide to pull the motor forward.
Lets just say i now know the way to NOT do a clutch.
It took quite a while to get apart.
You have to do these things right so i got the flywheel resurfaced by buffalo clutch.
Heres the old worn disk.Ouch bare metal.At least there was a spec clutch in there.
Heres the old clutch compared to the new one.
Clutch was alot easier to get in then out.tourqed to specs with removable locktight
Drove it a few minutes ago and WOW what a difference.It grabs with the pedal halfway up instead of only having it grab in the last 1/2 inch.Nice and smooth.Im very happy with the choice and now its time for the break in period.
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### Author:  [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/31 "2008-12-16T06:14:55Z")
very nice. So I am assuming the engine forward idea wasn’t a good one?
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### Author:  [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/32 "2008-12-16T07:20:15Z")
:tup:
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### Author:  [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/33 "2008-12-16T10:55:46Z")
so much for just a basic dd lol, looks like you’ve done a great job and nice choice of simple yet good mods :tup:
are there any updated body shots? it seems kinda ragged in that first pic
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### Author:  [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/34 "2008-12-16T11:03:45Z")
> [@MicaH](#):
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> so gross
sorry hero i have no idea why i wrote this lol 444AM though that might explain it
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### Author:  [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/35 "2008-12-16T11:10:42Z")
Take it easy with the clutch, even though it’s upgraded, doesn’t mean your tranny can take it. I’ve seen more than a few of those transmissions give out after an upgraded clutch.
X…
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### Author:  [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/36 "2008-12-16T12:19:43Z")
Wow, it takes a HUGE set of balls to jump into a car that was basically picked for parts, not running, modded by someone not known to you and something that is foreign to you and decide to buy it and get it back in order. Huge :bigclap::bigclap:
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### Author:  [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/37 "2008-12-16T12:52:29Z")
> [@Xander](#):
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> Take it easy with the clutch, even though it’s upgraded, doesn’t mean your tranny can take it. I’ve seen more than a few of those transmissions give out after an upgraded clutch.
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> X…
it may or may not have something to do with the main material component being some kind of glass/cardboard composite 😃
yea, 5spd trans like to go kaboom so don’t be too surprised when it happens…
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 1:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/38 "2008-12-16T13:17:34Z")
Awesome job man!
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### Author:  [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/39 "2008-12-16T14:28:32Z")
> [@upstateclipse](#):
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> very nice. So I am assuming the engine forward idea wasn’t a good one?
Very bad idea.Now that i know what i am doing.I could do it way faster.
> [@deebo](#):
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> so much for just a basic dd lol, looks like you’ve done a great job and nice choice of simple yet good mods :tup:
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> are there any updated body shots? it seems kinda ragged in that first pic
I got the front and back bumper fixed up and painted.My dad did this so it wasent half assed.Paint is GREAT to.Cant even tell.
Ill have to get a couple shots of it.I hit a deer and got the dents fixed by PDR.I just have to panel paint a fender.Its as good as new and actually better since the pdr guy took out pretty much every other dent except one.
> [@MicaH](#):
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> sorry hero i have no idea why i wrote this lol 444AM though that might explain it
I looks really good with the green cluster.I should post a better pic.
> [@Xander](#):
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> Take it easy with the clutch, even though it’s upgraded, doesn’t mean your tranny can take it. I’ve seen more than a few of those transmissions give out after an upgraded clutch.
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> X…
I actually dont beat the shit out of this car.I dont drive it every day and if i do drive it to work i dont go into boost.:shrug:.I might do a Hard pull once a week if that.I baby this thing.
Im NOT going to launch it on this clutch either for 2 reasons.My tranny grenadeing and burning it up.
> [@Quattro Krant](#):
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> Wow, it takes a HUGE set of balls to jump into a car that was basically picked for parts, not running, modded by someone not known to you and something that is foreign to you and decide to buy it and get it back in order. Huge :bigclap::bigclap:
:thankyou::thankyou::thankyou:. I did SO many hours of research.Iv only seen under a wrx/sti hood once and that was for 5 minutes.I got a great deal on it to.I would have still made out good if i had to put a different motor in it.
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### Author:  [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2008, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-03-wrx-get-back-to-running-and-then-mod-it-thread/51229/40 "2008-12-19T07:46:25Z")
> [@AngryHero](#):
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> :thankyou::thankyou::thankyou:. I did SO many hours of research.Iv only seen under a wrx/sti hood once and that was for 5 minutes.I got a great deal on it to.I would have still made out good if i had to put a different motor in it.
Yeah, that takes some cajones, going from looking under a hood once to buying a non running car and getting it dd’able. Bet you are loving it in the white stuff:eekdance:
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