help me build my car!!!

[rallyjunky272]

alright ive had my subie for a cuple months and im tried of mobbin it stock. i want to make it faster and add some protection for some rallyx. Ill start off with the details. its a 2002 wrx 5speed with a cobb CB exhaust, BOV, CAI, and kyb struts. i would love some reamendations to get it ready to rally. I also have 17in rota tarmacs heres a pic if it helps

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc177/mxer272/CIMG0734.jpg

[I Like It Sideways]

I would probably trade the BOV for the stock BPV. You really will lose performance with the BOV :) Same with the CAI.
The struts are a great start for rallycross. A few of us have them and love them. I've had them on my car now for 2 years, and they have been wonderful for rallycross.

As for protection, check out rallyarmor.com (http://www.rallyarmor.com/) for mudflaps and skid plates.

Great looking WRX, what an awesome car. The Tarmacs look amazing.
For power, you are fine for now, especially for rallycross.

You really can rallycross your car as it is. That's what rocks about rallycross. Get to know how your car handles.
If you want more oversteer, turn up the damping in the rear, and turn the fronts to soft. I usually have my fronts on 1 (full soft) and the rears at 4 for rallycross.

[rallyjunky272]

ya i have heard that the BOV and CAI suck but they were on the car when i bought it. Do you think the rims will be good?

[pigpen]

get a second set of rims for rallycross, and keep those for the street. go down to the stock 16" wheels and put on the appropriate tires for your local rallycrosses.

BOV is overkill unless you are building up for big power, but it definitely requires a tune. And the CAI is not recommended for running in the dirt. There is always someone trying to get rid of the stock intake stuff if you look around in the different classifieds.

other than that, the only things you might want for rallycross is some prrotection: skid plate, mud flaps, and maybe a rear diff protector if you are running on a rough course where you can bottom out.

after you've tried rallycross a bit, you can decide if you want to start upgrading the suspension or adding power. but i prefer to spend the majority of my money on entrance fees and tires...i'd buy more mods if i could, but not at the price of not running in events at the track and in the dirt.

[WRXCMM]

hey billy as far as the rims you should be good for now but i would suggest getting a set of stock 16" beaters with snow tires, that way you don't trash such nice looking rims

[409industries]

Mod the driver, not the car!

Seriously, the best investment is in entry fees and getting more seat time. The more you drive the better you will get. For basic mods, i would recommend getting "protection items" such as mudflaps, skidplate, and a rear diff protector.

I wouldn't recommend running Rota Tarmac's in the dirt (funny... tarmac... LOL). The smaller spoke Rotas run the risk of bending or breaking all together in the rough stuff. I DO run Rotas, but the fatter spoked slipstream model and haven't had any problems. So save those guys for running on the street. Get a set of beater rims (or steelies) with all season / winter tires for running rallycross.

[WRR]

you are welcome to use my stockers with street tires for a rallyx or two if you need em'... they are just sitting in my garage gathering dust

Sept 6th is the next SoCal race @ Glen Helen in San Bernardino... you can find talk of it here or on rallyXportal.com

and I completely with Aaron ^^ - mod the driver and leave the car stockish for now (maybe some flaps to protect that shiny paint ;) )

[rallyjunky272]

thanks for the advice guys it really helps. I found some stock air boxes but they were like 150 bucks. is there any other options? like a pre filter or something. I have decided to do mostly what you guys said, im gonna get a front and rear dif skid plate, some lights up front, pro rally 1's with snow tires for my rallyx wheel set, and mabey a racing seat and harness. Man this stuff adds up quick :shootsself: haha

[ArcticWolf]

skip the racing seat (fixed backs and no cage = bad idea, if you roll...), perhaps look into the schroth harnesses (work with stock seats/recliners)

and yeah... it adds up real quick, even for just rallycross (EDIT: though really, its only as expensive as you make it + entrance fees/gas).. nevermind hitting stages :P

[pigpen]

i wouldn't buy the stock stuff for $150...trade your CAI for it plus some cash for you!

skip the racing seat (fixed backs and no cage = bad idea, if you roll...), perhaps look into the schroth harnesses (work with stock seats/recliners)

you can get "racing" seats with adjustable backs, but they start out over $600 or $700 a piece. i'm not sure about yours, but a lot of the newer subarus have airbags built into the seats, so if you remove them and get into an accident, the insurance company may try to deny at least part of your claim.