mantra1

I thought I show a few pics of the progress I'm making with my 2011 CBP Sportwagon:
Stock


Lowered on Megan EZ Coilovers and Dunlop Direzza 225-45-17



Added HellaFlush 20mm spacers (F) 25mm spacers (R), this really helped clean up the fender gap and swapped out the Dunlops for Toyo Extenza HP's 235-45-17. The Dunlops became super noisy after 15k miles and wet traction was horrible. Also, installed Injen CAI and RV6 downpipe for a little more go!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

fucking nice progress!
love how you dropped her!

mantra1

Just for reference, here are a few pics of the last two wagons I owned
2002 WRX 361 whp wagon:


Turn 17 at Sebring

2008 312 whp Forester XT

iSeeYouTwo

That Forester was badass!

TSX is looking great as well!

How are your Megans holding up?

mantra1

The Megan's are good, no issues after 17k miles

terdonal

Looking good.

ttk5

That forester IS badass and so was ur WRX. Hope you can make the TSX look just as good.

apinwp09GBTSX

lowered wagons ftw!!! Nice subbies

mantra1

Thanks!!!
The Subies were fun, but not reliable. Blew the motor on WRX at Sebring, dropped in STi shortblock, went back to Sebring and blew the turbo! I had to rebuild the trannies in both the WRX and the Forester. Decided it was time for a change.

SlowLane

The TSX wagon is looking good.

iSeeYouTwo

Looks-wise, I think the TSX Wagon takes the cake. Once you add some wheels and maybe even some lips or aero bumpers, it'll look even better.

SlickxAc

wagon looking good. can't wait to see you throw some nice wheels on that thing !

ed_423

nice wagon

BobbyC

im startin to really like the wagon.

the TSX is one of the best looking wagons ive seen

gonzo08452

looks good. Keep the updates coming.

mantra1

Believe me, I would love to throw some 19" Vossen, BBS or Axis wheels on there, but, I drive 25K miles a year and replacement tire cost is about 30% higher for 19" compared to 17", not to mention the initial $2,500 - $3,000 for wheels and tires. So, for now, I'm keeping the stock wheels.

Thanks to everyone for your kind words, especially Megan EZ Street Coilovers
That dude is cool

SlickxAc

get some new 17s! xDDD

chaqui74

Sexy wagon.....

Puppetmaster

Very nice work so far. Awesome work on the Subarus as well. I've always liked the Forester and was tempted numerous times to get one, except I couldn't find anything with low enough miles with what I wanted, same situation with the 2005 LGT wagon.

Here's one that I saw at Giants stadium last year at an auto-x event, as a spectator.



Friend of yours?

mantra1

^^^twin brother with black socks!
I do miss the punch of the Subaru's but not the poor build quality, cheap materials and cost of maintenance. The gremlin bug is a major factor as well. As soon as you turn a bolt, you'll be chasing that gremlin forever

Puppetmaster

I know, I have a buddy who has had his 2002 WRX since new, and have worked on that car with him on many occasions, so I know some of the pain.

Wish I had fewer financial responsibilities, been dying to get coils for my wagon for months now...

PPower

Get on it Puppetmaster. At least Christmas is coming soon. Maybe you can get them then. Mantra, if I wasn't the first wagon on coils, at least I'm happy that "title" goes to a fellow Subaru owner/lover. I've had a Legacy, Tribeca, and Saabaru.

mantra1

^Thanks PPower! I certainly miss the power of the Suby's. If only Honda/Acura made the TSX wagon with the V6, Shawd and a 6spd, I'd trade mine in immediately.

PPower

I think it's called a 2014 BMW 328 touring.

VortexBlueTSX

That forester....is so awesome! Love the car man....i wish i had a wagon

Puppetmaster

I would be happy even with just one of the above. Okay, maybe not the AWD, because the I4 + AWD would make for one slow car. At least two of the above.

Puppetmaster

Don't you worry, the plan is in place, and some "components" have already been in my basement for months. Just need to get everything else.

mantra1

True, however, I would never own a BMW due to long term cost of ownership. Those parts get real expensive when the warranty is over. Can you imagine the cost of replacing the 8spd auto?!

1cleantsx2012

nice wagon!

mantra1

thanks!

MrLogan13

iTrader: (1)

Looks good, man. I hope to have a black wagon soon. No issues with rubbing with your spacers?

mantra1

No issues at all

MrLogan13

iTrader: (1)

Good to hear, I may throw on a set of spacers. Are you still running OEM wheels? If you are, itching to put some aftermarket wheels on?

mantra1

Still oem, would love to throw some 19" Vossen's, BBS, Axis, etc, but I drive 25K miles a year and just burn up tires. 17" tires are much cheaper than 19"s

MrLogan13

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, that's true. I'm trying to sell off my 20" Vossen wheels before making my TSX purchase.

ACCURATEin

qzek

nice car ... waitnig for next mods..

here are few pics of mine

ed_423

sexy!

mantra1

NICE! Where are you located?

potmilkz

i though all tsx's come in dual exhaust... am i missing something here? or is this just a euro thing..