i agree with the pedals being too light. mot much more i can add.

I ended up getting the gun metallic and yea the Cayman was just too small. It was not a good DD for what I need right now. I just have the cobb accesport tune.

yeah, very annoying. if your shoes are even slightly damp it's ridiculous....
if you run across any good pedals let me know.

Like that color a lot too...reminds me of my 40th Anniv. Pictures? :pics:

i would trade it in!

Just picked up a 2011 WRX hatch. I noticed the pedals being too slippery almost right away. Figured I just got oil on them from walking around in the dealership parking lot for a while. Guess not.

I lightly scuffed mine with some sandpaper and it helped a bit.

I suppose you could also place some non-slip adhesive strips (the ones they use on exterior stairs), or find some aftermarket stainless steel pedals that have rubber protruding out of the holes.

SPR Racing metal pedals seem to be popular. Another albeit considered low grade is to tape it up with skateboard grip tape. I'm thinking of doing that.

interesting info... yah, i think those tapes will work great but might be too grippy...(?)

i'd do the aftermarket pedals too. :)

My brakes are really squeaky just as I'm coming to a stop. Started noticing this after I washed the car three days ago. Doesn't seem to change even after a few applications of the brakes...have you guys noticed this too?

^ not mine....

Me neither. Maybe check your pads?

Do WRX and STi have the same Brembo(?) brakes? I've heard Brembo brakes can be noisy in different makes and models. Perhaps I need to put some high temp grease on the backs of the brake pads.

Only the STi has the Brembos.

yah the stock pads on my G35C's brembo's were very squeeeeky at low speed/light brake application. Endless pads + BrakeQuiet fixed it permanently. :p

i'd remove the pads and put some brakequiet on there for starters.... if that fails, try other pads (or get it replaced under warranty).

day ???? of subaru ownership:

this paint is SH*T.

What happened?

nothing, just another day of typical daily driver ownership. i need to claybar already to get a bunch of trapped dirt out of the paint.

and i got a rock chip on the front that punched two pieces of paint off. meh.

i'm going to clearbra it this upcoming weekend and protect it from any further damage.

i might swing by a dealership and grab some touchup paint.

Always a good idea. I went 24" up the hood to include the hood scoop and quarter panels, full front bumper, and mirrors.

the hood scoop gets absolutely battered in normal driving. i can't wait to get the car CB'd next week. even though it has a few issues already at least it won't get any worse.

The paint isnt nearly as the paint was on my 370z. My mirror on my Z scratched the first day of ownership. I've taken my WRX offroading in a sandpit twice and the paint still looks new

i think some of it may be color dependent. my ss is pretty solid, about halfway between the z and the mustang.

I think the STI is a great car except for one thing.....it's UGLY!.

Haters will hate. :roflpuke2:

Not hate'n. It's just ugly imho.

Cool story bro.

Thanks for the 100% agreement...:bowrofl:

my paint is pretty strong. I love the car besides the fact that the rear sags. Red_Zed what how do you like the wrx compared to your mustang?

I'll take this with a grain of salt, as you have that monstrosity in your signature. :p

:roflpuke2:

i think i just got hit with a humongous rock. there's a lot of roadwork around my area so one probably took a good swipe at my car. i just need to grab me some touchup paint and it'll be fine.

I'll do a write up one of these days.... I like my subie, but the mustang revolutionized what I expect from cars in the 25-40k price bracket.

I need awd though, and if you need it, the subie is a no-brainer

that is amazing! :eek: :rofl2: still looks clumsy.

:icon18: Ha-Ha! That's not my car... it's a painting. Done in early 2009.

But swirl-free!

I know it's not your car! I'm just don't understand why anyone would want that thing in their signature at all. :p

Phelan, just a few pics to show you what the functional shark fin antenna looks like installed on my sedan.
http://www.the370z.com/members/djpat...in-antenna.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/djpat...ure40497-a.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/djpat...ure40500-a.jpg

Of course, this was the original antenna.
http://www.the370z.com/members/djpat...ure40502-a.jpg

Yours might have a different base. Visual Garage has a second version that is meant to incorporate the sat radio antenna and that should fit you. Contact them through their website if you're interested and ask them about it.
VG Shark Fin Antenna - Home

now.... Haters gonna hate!

I replaced my Z with a 2011 STi sedan (spark silver) back in June. All I've done is added a front strut-brace and Cobb Stage 1 running the 93-octane map (I fill with 94). It's plenty quick for my DD needs, although I would like to do the downpipe and CBE at some point. Already have my winter wheels with Blizzak LM-60s ready to go. I miss my Z, but there's no way I could use it as my DD during the winters in Canada (I moved here from Georgia, where the Z was perfect).