Well...this is just getting out of hand.

"Needmoargarage" (needmoargarage)
06/27/2016 at 09:20 • Filed to: None

Craiglist addiction is strong right now...send help! Just bought a 2007 WRX STi with some serious rod knock. I don’t even get along well with Subarus, nor do I flat bill hat and vape.

I do have to admit it’s a pretty nice car...but my garage right now currently looks like a teenage dream garage :/

Time to start wrenching!

DISCUSSION (25)

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:26

Going to build an engine for it?

Berang > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:27

Remove the rods.

Insert rotary.

Needmoargarage > Aaron M - MasoFiST
06/27/2016 at 09:28

Undecided. I will pull it apart and and evaluate the damage. My guess is new OEM shortblock, and remove the aftermarket exhaust and tune.

Boring maybe, but I think the value is found in an unmodified clean title Subaru these days.

Tripper > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:29

Nice! I Had at 04' when I was 20. 6 months, 5 tickets. They way they are geared encourages bad behavior. If you want to drive like a normal person you’re rowing through the gears like crazy! Hope you enjoy it!

Needmoargarage > Berang
06/27/2016 at 09:29

I like this idea way too much. Additionally, I think if I run it for another minute or so the rods might remove themselves.

I’d probably even have the audacity to go to a Subaru meet.

Needmoargarage > Tripper
06/27/2016 at 09:32

Haha I had an ‘02 WRX once upon a time with a similar experience. Now I do all my heavy driving at the track, so I think it will be OK.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:35

Not a bad plan. Since the “all stock” value bump is going to be diminished by the new engine, it’d be worth it to get the stock car retuned to deal with the lean open loop condition and other stock tune issues. The 07 isn’t as bad as the 08-14 STIs but seeing the condition of the engine in the car, it wouldn’t hurt to make it a bit more reliable. I don’t know how good the Stage 1 Accessport tune is, but it’ll be less costly to go to a tuner and you’ll be able to ask for a more drivable and reliable tune as opposed to the biggest possible power bump.

Nerd-Vol > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:35

Screw that Bro. Stance the shit out of it!

I like your idea best.

Needmoargarage > Aaron M - MasoFiST
06/27/2016 at 09:38

The car did come with an Accessport and a wideband 02 sensor, so I might try the Stage 1 tune and monitor A/F. I’m excited to dive in and just see what all needs fixing at this point...haven’t thought too far ahead yet.

Tripper > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:41

Yea, I’m sure I would be more responsible now as that was 10 years ago. There should be an age restriction for males on cars like the STi, like 25 at least haha.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 09:46

If the car already has the Accessport, then go for it for sure. Their tunes are pretty safe, but stock means stock...after you go on NASIOC and see how many idiots are asking if they can run downpipes without a tune...well, it makes sense how many of these have engine failures.

I ran my WRX up to 160,000 miles on an aftermarket turbo, it was making about 300whp. It was fun, but between the speeding tickets and the punishing drivetrain (uprated clutch, lightweight flywheel) it ended up being a bit much for a daily driver.

E90M3 > Tripper
06/27/2016 at 09:49

Now that I have a fast car, I’m glad I didn’t have one when I was younger, I’d gotten myself into trouble. And on the age restriction, I got my M3 when I was 24.

Autohaus Derp > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 10:18

Loooks like you’re living up to your screen name!

Tripper > E90M3
06/27/2016 at 10:36

My suggestion on an age restriction was not for fast cars in general just for the “kid friendly” STi/EVO esque cars.

I bought my first M3 when I had just turned 22, right after the STi. However I was/am a much more careful driver in the M3. Sure it’s fast, but “refined fast” and really nice. So there is more incentive to not drive like a jackass (for me anyway). The STi and the WRX that I had before it were the epitome of my immaturity, and I know the story is the same for many owners in the same age bracket.

For whatever reason, as soon as I got into European cars I became a much more “mature” driver.

AbsintheMinded: NeonHeatDreams > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 10:37

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Will the car even unlock for you?

Needmoargarage > Autohaus Derp
06/27/2016 at 10:37

Certainly am...not pictured are another 4 cars in various states of disrepair outside. *Sigh*

E90M3 > Tripper
06/27/2016 at 10:46

I guess you’re right. Usually the STi/Evos have more of a boy racer image perpetuated by the young people who drive like that. Plus since Ms and AMGs are expensive, generally their drivers are older or young people with educations.

Tripper > E90M3
06/27/2016 at 10:51

Yea, and surely there are out liars... People that make a lot of money young/parents dumb enough to buy their kids cars like that. Then their is the worst category...full blow adults that drive and act like children.

Aaron Brown > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 10:57

Agh, jealous! I would kill for an ‘07 STI. Just, uh, maybe not one with rod knock.

Hope you got a good deal.

Needmoargarage > Aaron Brown
06/27/2016 at 11:11

This one’s probably not worth killing for haha. It certainly wasn’t priced like an STi. Not sure I’ll know if I got a good deal until I really get a chance to investigate.

Dusty Ventures > Needmoargarage
06/27/2016 at 13:00

Cage it and rally it

Needmoargarage > Dusty Ventures
06/27/2016 at 13:08

Has crossed my mind. I think if the body were rough and engine were good I might pursue that route. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) the interior is perfect and the body is pretty nice apart from a crunched front bumper.

I think if I get into rally I need to be totally ok with wadding up the car.

Zachary Oberle > Needmoargarage
08/03/2016 at 03:56

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Stop thinking that and know it for sure instead, because it is the absolute truth .

Zachary Oberle > Zachary Oberle
08/03/2016 at 04:24

Zachary Oberle > Needmoargarage
08/03/2016 at 04:25

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Kinja'd!!!

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<3 ya buddy!