The world of suspension modifications is enough to overwhelm you and make you reconsider racing. Adjusting camber curves, ride frequencies, roll centers, and about a hundred other things can get frustrating. If you are an occasional-track kind of person, you should worry about a few things first before diving deep […]
Read MoreRetro Rides | Old Cars.. New Potentials
“Old is gold.” When it comes to cars, it’s no secret that new is better. Technology allows cars to accelerate quicker, respond faster, handle better, shift more precisely, all while using smaller and more efficient engines than ever before. Unfortunately, cars today bring an immense amount of driver assistance that […]
Read MoreThe 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS: Disc Brakes Australia
There is absolutely no point in going fast if you can’t stop in time. While most factory brakes can do a decent job on the streets, they can be a hazard when engine power is increased and track conditions are introduced. Performance brakes focus on brake feel, brake fade, and […]
Read MoreThe 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS: ENEOS Oil
Unless you enjoy spending countless hours working on your engine and spending even more money repairing it, proper engine lubrication should come first on your list when a race-track is part of your plans. The basic engine lubrication starts in the oil pan on the bottom of your engine. The […]
Read MoreThe 2018 DSPORT 86 Challenge Presented by ENEOS
With the rising popularity of the Toyota 86, Scion FR-S, and Subaru BRZ, owners are seeking more and more power-adder modifications to enhance this platform’s performance. Although bolt-on modifications can increase the FA20 engine’s performance, true power can only be realized with a forced-induction solution. No two forced-induction systems behave […]
Read More2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
Exhaust systems serve as one of the most important upgrade decisions you’ll make for your car. This hardware determines in part how your car will look, sound and perform. It makes a statement on what type of enthusiast you are, as car owners look for different benefits and characteristics. But […]
Read MoreCOBB Tuning SS 3 Inch Cat-Back Exhaust | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
COBB Tuning Subaru SS 3-inch Cat-Back Exhaust P/N – 515132 Cobb Tuning’s Subaru SS 3-inch Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2015+ WRX and STI features a TIG-welded 304 stainless-steel construction with one resonator and two mufflers. The exhaust employs a stamped flange at the down-pipe and laser-cut flanges at the […]
Read MoreHKS Legamax Premium | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
HKS Legamax Premium P/N – 31021-BF01 HKS’ Legamax Premium Exhaust System for the 2015+ Subaru WRX STI features a polished finish and TIG-welded construction with 304 stainless-steel. This exhaust provides a simple installation, excellent fitment and clearances, and high quality construction all around. The components bolt together via stamped stainless […]
Read MoreTomei – Expreme Ti Titanium | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
Tomei Powered Expreme Ti Titanium Catback Exhaust P/N – 440018 The Tomei Powered Expreme Ti Titanium Catback Exhaust is unique in that it is the only titanium system and the only single-outlet system out of our test lineup. Given this configuration, the Expreme Ti exhaust features an 80mm pipe diameter […]
Read MoreXForce’s Stainless Steel 3-inch Catback System | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
XForce Stainless Steel 3-inch Catback System with Varex Mufflers P/N – ES-SW26-VMK-CBS XForce’s Stainless Steel 3-inch Cat-Back System with Varex Mufflers is a very unique system, given its selling point of variable valve mufflers. A remote control or mobile app via Bluetooth enables users to control a set of valves […]
Read MoreTurboXS Catback Exhaust System | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
TurboXS Catback Exhaust System P/N – WS15-CBE The TurboXS Catback Exhaust System features a TIG-welded, 304 stainless-steel construction. The pipe diameter spans 76.2mm with 1.5mm-thick walls, then reduces to 63.5mm after the Y-pipe split into the two mufflers. The pieces fit together with laser-cut 11.5mm flanges. This exhaust also includes […]
Read MoreRemark Cat Back Exhaust | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
Remark Cat Back Exhaust The Remark Cat Back Exhaust is made from TIG-welded, 304 stainless-steel. The 76.2mm piping has 1.5mm-thick walls, and narrows down to 63.4mm after the Y-pipe into the muffler inlets. The four pieces fasten together via 8.6mm cast flanges and a 10mm laser-cut flange at the down […]
Read MoreSubiSpeed’s Quad Tip Catback Exhaust System | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
SubiSpeed Quad Tip Catback Exhaust System P/N – quad-15wrxsti-ctbk SubiSpeed’s Quad Tip Catback Exhaust System features a TIG-welded, four-piece system made from 304 stainless steel. Weighing in at 35.4 lbs., it is one of the lighter stainless-steel options we tested. The pipe diameter spans 76.2mm before the Y-pipe, which then […]
Read MoreMishimoto Cat-Back Exhaust | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
Mishimoto Subaru WRX/STI Cat-Back Exhaust, 2015+ P/N – MMEXH-WRX-15 Mishimoto’s Cat-Back Exhaust for the 2015+ WRX and STI comes in four pieces made from TIG-welded 304 stainless-steel. The 76.2mm piping has 1.5mm-thick walls and attaches together with a laser-cut flange at the down pipe end, a slip-fit opening with clamp […]
Read MoreMagnaflow Competition Series Exhaust System | 2017 Subaru WRX STI Exhaust Shootout
Magnaflow Competition Series Exhaust System P/N – 15472 The Magnaflow Competition Series Exhaust System for the WRX and STI features a TIG-welded 409 stainless-steel construction with 76.2mm-diameter piping. Aside from the stamped steel flange at the down pipe end, the exhaust system utilizes slip-fit ends with clamps to secure the […]
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