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fattymcgee

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  • Birthday 05/20/1977

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    Minnesota
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    2005.5 LGT 5EAT
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    Accountant

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  1. I figured I should update. The oil return line wasn't leaking, it was the flange on the oil return pipe. The flange was bent. The turbo only had 500 miles on it yet the previous owner managed to bend the oil return pipe, twist the banjo bolt, and deform the banjo fitting. What a disaster!
  2. It's totally different than before the VB mod. Either the delay is even longer or it's not even recognizing my manual shift and just shifting at it's normal shift point. I never liked the manual shift because of the delay so I didn't use it much, but was just wondering if this is happening to other people.
  3. How long does it take to learn away the 'slam' shifts after doing a TCU reset? I've put about 350 miles on since the VB sway and the 1st>2nd shift still slams most of the time so last night I did the TCU reset with FreeSSM software. Also did anyone else notice any changes with their sport shift? I would put it in manual mode and try to shift out of first at 2K rpm and it would say it was in 2nd gear but not shift for a looooong time. It was as if it didn't even acknowledge that I did anything. It seems like when I use the manual shifter only the display says I've changed gears but the car shifts at the same point as it always does in sport mode no matter when I physically shift it.
  4. I was able to get under the car today and the oil return line from the turbo was leaking also. All three hoses connected to the turbo leaked after installing the 18g using the original clamps.
  5. I meant forced performance, my mistake. FP also has HORRIBLE customer service. They sent me a replacement banjo bolt that didn't even fit in their banjo fitting. I didn't notice until I already had my turbo installed so I had to use the old twisted banjo (hopefully it doesn't break off when I take it out) until the new one comes. Also, they made me pay for the new fitting and wouldn't give me a break on the shipping.
  6. Too bad I didn't read this before installing last weekend. I was just coming on here to give a few tips after my install. I noticed right away that my coolant return was leaking badly so I had to put on a new hose clamp. Then this morning I noticed coolant on the floor again and the coolant supply line is slightly leaking. I haven't had a chance to check yet but I really hope the oil return is not leaking since that would be a *itch to redo. I would also suggest buying an extra copper washer or two if using the FP oil line as I have 2 washers between the banjo bolt and turbo and it's still leaking oil. I've got a pack of 50 washers on the way so I can redo it and will sell the extras to anyone that wants them for a $1 each and will only charge $1 shipping unlike the outrageous prices forced performance charges for shipping (they wanted $62 for overnight shipping or $47 for 2day shipping for a banjo bolt and fitting). Another tip with trying to get the turbo into the inlet is to take off the coolant reservoir. Then get a very large screwdriver or prybar and put it between the two legs of the intake manifold and underneath the intake to pry it upward. This was the only way I could get the turbo on as the trick with the zip ties did not pull up the inlet far enough. I spent 2 hours just trying to get the turbo on the oil return/studs/inlet before figuring this method out.
  7. Excuse my ignorance as I know very little about transmissions. If these gears only turn when the car is turning, why do the bearings break when launching? Also, why would Subaru go with a bearing when a bushing is much cheaper and stronger? Shouldn't we be worried about more friction with using a bearing?
  8. They were on ebay. I think he has more of them.
  9. Here is all the info I have on them Model- Serene Size- 17"x 7" Bolt Pattern- Universal 5x114.3 and 5x100 Offset- +40mm Finish- Bronze with Machined Lip
  10. Anyone a photoshop artist? Can you photoshop these bronze/copper rims onto a Atlantic blue LGT?
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