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  • Birthday 06/02/1977

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    Fort Collins, Colorado
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    2006 5EAT VF-52 stage 2
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  1. Just put on a set of Sumitomo HTR P02 225/45/17 W rated tires. 39/37 F/R. Driven the car up speeds of 90 mph and tracks well. Good initial turn in. Biggest change is how smooth and unbelievably quiet these tires are either at 35 mph or 80 mph - like extremely quiet. Maybe a little (very slight) mushier than the Bridgestone Potenza RE 960 Pole Positions that I have run for years but ride quality for a daily driver is superior in my opinion. Even quieter than my Michelin Alpin winter tires that are H rated. Car hits bumps and potholes and is quiet and much less shock transmitted into cabin. Seem to grip well but I don't drive the crap out of my car just a little spirited driving here and there. These tires along with the new aluminum control arms ( complete w/ all bushings ans ball joints), replacement end links and new OEM steering rack bushings make the car feel more of a solid piece on all road conditions. Haven't driven in snow or rain but Tire Rack gives these good reviews ( for an all season tire) in wet or snowy conditions. Not the most aggressive tire but grip well enough and for $465.00 mounted and balanced out the door I can't complain. I'm running Bilsteins on Pinks with stock sways.
  2. Just put on a set of Sumitomo HTR P02 225/45/17 W rated tires. 39/37 F/R. Driven the car up speeds of 90 mph and tracks well. Good initial turn in. Biggest change is how smooth and unbelievably quiet these tires are either at 35 mph or 80 mph - like extremely quiet. Maybe a little (very slight) mushier than the Bridgestone Potenza RE 960 Pole Positions that I have run for years but ride quality for a daily driver is superior in my opinion. Even quieter than my Michelin Alpin winter tires that are H rated. Car hits bumps and potholes and is quiet and much less shock transmitted into cabin. Seem to grip well but I don't drive the crap out of my car just a little spirited driving here and there. These tires along with the new aluminum control arms ( complete w/ all bushings ans ball joints), replacement end links and new OEM steering rack bushings make the car feel more of a solid piece on all road conditions. Haven't driven in snow or rain but Tire Rack gives these good reviews ( for an all season tire) in wet or snowy conditions. Not the most aggressive tire but grip well enough and for $465.00 mounted and balanced out the door I can't complain. I'm running Bilsteins on Pinks with stock sways.
  3. Bought new with 16 mi on odometer in May 2006. Currently 122K. Always have been diligent about maintenance. Things I've done over the past year: New Michelin winter tires 115K Complete timing belt and water pump kit at 117K New pads and rotors all the way around 120K Trans Flush 121K ( 1st time- previous 3 were drain/ refill) Trans Filter (2nd time) 121K Front and rear diff (2nd time) 117K Front axles (2nd time) 122K Front/rear end links 122K Front aluminum lower control arms with all new bushing and ball joints 122K A/C recharge 118K Cabin filter 122K Oil Cooler Gasket 122K New Sumitomo tires ( super quiet tires) 122.5K New OEM Steering rack bushings 122.5K On list: Spark plugs. ( haven't changed since 70K mi.)
  4. Just out of curiosty: Should I need to replace the entire TCM with another TCM from a 06 5EAT will I also need to have it flashed with the software specific to that model year TCM? It would seem the software would already be stored within the unit itself or does the new TCM need to be set specifically to work with my vehicle? Not trying to hijack this thread but in order to move forward with the HEXMODS VBU I want to get this rectified asap. Also on an interesting note I recently replaced my dead battery with a new one and immediately after the replecement the car shifted smoothly as delivered from the factory albeit in the typical slow morphing mode ( hence the desire for the VB upgrade) and then after about 50 miles began shifting in a clunky fashion again. I am sure it's a software issue. I guess the first step is to purchase the VAG-COM cable with the software from IMFAMOUS to try and clear any learned or trouble codes. Any input on this would be appreciated.
  5. I am definitely considering this mod since it sounds like something a good deal more beneficial than the traditional IPT route. I think I have a failed TCM or ECM software issue with my 5EAT that needs to be addressed 1st. This after a new 5EAT that was installed by Subaru 9K miles ago. Mechanically I think the trans. is fine and fluid looks great but there is definitely a software issue causing skip shifting and rough/sloppy shifting inder light to light/moderate throttle shifting. It does not shift oddly with the gas pedal 1/2 way or fully applied. I will purchase the VAG-COM cable with the software from one of the vendors on here and try to clear the TCM learned codes to see if that helps rather than give the dealer $99.00 to do essentially the same thing. If that doesn't work then I may swap my TCM with one from a junk yard reseller.
  6. Can somebody post their subjective feeling on how the 5EAT reacts once this mod has been completed by ClimberD on their VB and reinstalled into their Legacy? Glad somebody has found a better and cheaper solution to the traditional IPT VBM. Thanks.
  7. You should consider the Cusco Master Cylinder Bracket too. I am running Porterfield pads, Goodridge Lines, Motul 800 and before I did the bracket I still had mushy feel but the bracket took most of that away. If you're going with Brembos I think that those calipers installed along with the Cusco bracket would be a rock solid set up.
  8. How can I keep in "auto mode" and not have airflow only from the dash registers? I want to use the auto function and have the airflow split between the defrost and footwell registers. My system always routes airflow to the dash registers/vents only in "auto" mode and reverts to manual whenever I redirect airflow to bi-level or even split between footwell and defog registers/ vents.
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