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How to Remove Rear Bumper on a 2006 Subaru WRX STi | @hawkeyestiguy

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How to Remove Rear Bumper on a 2006 Subaru WRX STi | @hawkeyestiguy

Let me walk you through how to remove the rear bumper on a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. This same process will apply to most if not all 2002-2007 Impreza models and trim levels. If you have any questions or issue, just let me know in the comments & I'll do my best to help you out! Bumper Pop Clips: Availible at SubaruParts.com OR FastWRX https://www.subaruparts.com/oem-parts/subaru-bumper-cover-clip-909140007?c=bD02Jm49U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM%3D https://www.fastwrx.com/products/body-fasteners-impreza-wrx-sti

How to Restore Headlights THE BEST WAY! - 2006 Subaru WRX STi

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How to Restore Headlights THE BEST WAY! - 2006 Subaru WRX STi

The results speak for themselves! This is very easy to do & should not be intimidating. The items I used are linked below along with Project Farm's full review & the audio I was listening to. If you were ever apprehensive about refinishing your headlights like I was in the past, I hope this video inspires you. Use some basic sense & you won't mess it up. Pomsare Sanding Kit: Currently $28 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5QMZ335?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Sylvania Essentials Headlight Restoration Kit: Currently $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KIVYE6G?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 @ProjectFarm Best Headlight Restoration Kit in 2024? Let’s Find Out! https://youtu.be/kyVCEbfrU-c?si=4q-E87slSKEE74wm 🎧 @JonathanShuttlesworth Breaking The Magnetic Force of a Troubled Life: 25 Decisions That Repel Disaster: https://www.youtube.com/live/_esMQAYqU8I?si=plIlugnCC9ryF6Ai&t=2844

Thankfully I didn't lose any!

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Thankfully I didn't lose any!

Car manufacturers need to do better. One of the caps fell off as I was pulling into a parking lot. I hear *ting ting ting*. What was that?? Ohhhh, part of the car, how...awesome... I ended up pulling off 8/20 that were loose & after the brake job I JB Welded them back on. Seriously, how much do decent lug nuts cost? Ford did the same thing on the Taurus & one of those broke off inside the tire iron on me. Add $50 to the price & give the car the real lug nuts every car deserves. SMH. #thataintright

BEST Oil Change Video: Oil Change on a 2016 Chevy Cruze LT (Turbo 1.4L)

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BEST Oil Change Video: Oil Change on a 2016 Chevy Cruze LT (Turbo 1.4L)

Changing the oil on a 2016 Chevy Cruze LT with the turbocharged 1.4L engine is fairly straight forward, but if you've never done it before, this video walks you through the process. Tools and Supplies Needed: New engine 5W-30 Engine Oil (DEXOS certified) New oil filter Socket set with a 10mm & 24mm sockets Oil drain pan Funnel Jack & jack stands or ramps Gloves & rags Safety glasses Park the Vehicle: Ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and the parking brake is engaged. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm it up. Warm oil drains out more completely. Then, turn off the engine and let it cool slightly so it's warm but not hot. If you have recently driven the vehicle, you may skip this step. Lift the Vehicle: Jack Up the Car: Use a jack to lift the front of the vehicle. Place jack stands or ramps under the vehicle for safety. Drain the Old Oil: Locate the drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan, which is at the lower part of the engine. Use a 10m socket or wrench to carefully remove the drain plug. Let the old oil drain into the oil pan. Be cautious as the oil might be hot. Clean and Replace the Drain Plug: Once the oil has fully drained, clean the drain plug and replace it. Tighten it securely but do not over-tighten. Replace the Oil Filter: The oil filter is found on the side of the engine. Use a 24mm socket to remove the old filter. Be prepared for some residual oil to spill out. Prep & Install the new filter: Apply a small amount of oil to the rubber gasket on the new oil filter. Screw it on by hand until it's snug, then tighten it slightly with the socket. Be careful not to over-tighten. Add New Oil: Locate the Oil Fill Cap on the top of the engine. Using a funnel, pour 4.25 quarts of the new oil into the engine. Check Oil Level: After adding oil, replace the filler cap and start the engine. Let it run for a minute, then turn it off and wait a few minutes. Check the oil level using the dipstick. Add more oil if necessary to reach the correct level. Check for Leaks: Inspect Under the Vehicle: Check for any leaks around the oil filter and drain plug. Properly Dispose of Old Oil: Take the used oil and filter to a recycling center or an auto parts store that accepts used oil. Lower the Vehicle: Remove Jack Stands or Ramps: Carefully lower the vehicle back to the ground. Final Check: Ensure Everything is Secure: Double-check that the drain plug, oil filter, and oil filler cap are properly secured. Check Oil Level One Last Time: Ensure it is within the recommended range. Always refer to your vehicle's owner’s manual for specific details related to oil change intervals, oil specifications, and other maintenance information. If you're unsure or uncomfortable performing the oil change yourself, it's a good idea to take your vehicle to a professional mechanic.

Start of Wrap & Tint Removal! 2006 WRX STi | @hawkeyestiguy

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Start of Wrap & Tint Removal! 2006 WRX STi | @hawkeyestiguy

Subscribe to follow the build! Time to remove the wrap & tint! What color would you wrap this car? HEADLIGHT TINT I USED: https://metrorestyling.com/products/hexis-hexlight-gloss-smoke-head-tail-light-film?variant=41846027288745 TAILLIGHT TINT I USED: https://metrorestyling.com/products/flexishield-gloss-headlight-protection-film

Steering Wheel SKIN CANCER | 2015+ SUBARU WRX & STI

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Steering Wheel SKIN CANCER | 2015+ SUBARU WRX & STI

Clearly the steering wheel peeling like this is a common issue on these cars. Let me know if you have seen or experienced this problem first hand & let me know what you drive. I'm very curious to see how extensive it is. You should not have to condition your steering wheel every week just to prevent it from peeling like this.

2006 Subaru WRX STi

SPECS:

HORSEPOWER (MUSTANG DYNO)

TORQUE (MUSTANG DYNO)

CURB WEIGHT

DRIVETRAIN

ENGINE SIZE

TRANSMISSION TYPE

TOP SPEED

MPG (CITY/HIGHWAY)

340 AWHP
339 AWTQ

3351 LB

All Wheel Drive

2.5 L

Manual

155 MPH

16/22 MPG

Vehicle Story:

Checkout the HawkeyeSTiGuy YouTube channel & Instagram to follow this build:

From the time I was 17 until I was 20, I was a die-hard Evo fanboy. In my mind, it was the king of all cars. Even watching Clarkson review both on Top Gear, I always sided with the Evo. My good friend Matt, AKA SubaruWRXFan (Now 'Matt Maran @mattmaranmotoring), was a die-hard STi fan. In fact, we rode the bus together & any time he saw a WRX or STi, he would giggle like a school girl, pretty much the same way he does on his YouTube channel when he does a pull in a fast car. Lol. I never understood his obsession with STi's. At the time, the Evo seemed to be so aggressive &; sick, while the STi was much more reserved & tame, almost boring in fact. It just didn't appeal to me at all really. Well, I joined the USAF & went off to basic training. While there, every day the same '09 STi hatchback(white W/CF hood, fenders, & accents) drove by. I wasn't allowed to turn my head while in formation, but I couldn't help but stare at it out of the corner of my eye. After 8 weeks, the rumble of that flat four started to resonate in my heart & grew a passion deep in my soul. After I graduated tech school, I moved to South Carolina & immediately started looking high & low for STi's. I was desperate, I needed on ASAP! I didn't care what year or color it was. It took several weeks of searching, but I saw a for sale listing pop up on the South East NASIOC forum I was stalking. I jumped on it! I contacted the seller within an hour of him posting it & asked to see it. Two weeks later I was learning how to drive stick for the first time in my new-to-me 2006 Hawkeye STi. I purchased it on December 14th, 2010 with 73K on the odometer. 14 years later, after racking up an additional 80K miles, after replacing the engine twice (both times were caused by other parts failing), and despite being crashed into 3 separate times, I can honestly say that I love my car more now than ever before. I have named this car Aurora. because she is something very special to me. I look back at how much it has changed over the years, & I look at how much I have changed as well, then I realize that both Aurora and I have grown together. This was the car I learned to drive manual on, the first car I purchased on my own & have in my name, the car that safely allowed me to drive 700+ miles home in terrible winter weather to see my family for the holidays. I want this car to be something I can share with & pass down to my future kids someday. I have absolutely no intentions of selling my STi. To do so, would be like selling a piece of my life.

Mods List:

1 / TUNING

a. Cobb AccessPORT V3

b. 93 Oct Street Tune -JrTuned

2 / AIR INTAKE

a. Cobb Tuning XLE Bypass Valve

b. Grimmspeed 8mm Phenolic Plenum Spacers

c. K&N Typhoon Short Ram Intake

d. Perrin Turbo Inlet Hose

3 / EXHAUST

a. Tomei Unequal Length Headers

b. GrimmSpeed EWG Flange Up Pipe

c. Tial 38mm MV-S External Wastegate

d. Invidia 3" Catless Bellmouth Downpipe

e. Invidia N1 Street Catback Exhaust
f. Kartboy XL Exhaust Hangers

4 / TURBO

a. Forced Performance FP Blue HTZ Turbo

5 / COOLING

a. KoyoRad Aluminum Racing Radiator (VH091672)

b. GrimmSpeed Silicone Radiator Hoses

c. Moroso Aluminum Coolant Overflow Tank

6 / FUEL SYSTEM

a. Injector Dynamics ID 1300 Top Feed Fuel Injectors

b. Radium Engineering Rails, Fittings, & Top Feed Injector Seats

c. IAG -6an Fuel Lines

d. Aeromotive ORB-6 Fuel Pressure Regulator

e. Aeromotive AER 15633 Fuel Pressure Regulator Gauge

f. AEM 320LPH Fuel Pump

7 / ENGINE

a. IAG Stage 1+ Short Block

b. Killer B Motorsport Ultimate Oil Pickup

c. GrimmSpeed TGV Deletes

d. GrimmSpeed3 Port EBCS

e. ETS Top Mount Intercooler (Black)
f. Group-N Stiff Engine Mounts

g. Perrin Pitch Stop Mount (Black)

f. IAG Competition Series Air Oil Separator

g. NGK IX Iridium Spark Plugs (One Step Colder)
h. NAPA Gold Oil Filter

8 / DRIVETRAIN

a. ACT Heavy Duty Clutch

b. ACT Streetlite Flywheel

c. Goodridge Stainless Steel Clutch Line

d. OEM Subaru Short Shifter

e. Subaru Technica International STi Transmission Mounts

f. Turn In Concepts 6MT Pivot Bushings

g. Turn In Concepts TiC 06+ Subaru Shift Linkage Bushing

h. Turn In Concepts Tranny Crossmember Bushings

9 / FLUIDS

a. MOTOR OIL: Amsoil 10W40

b. TRANS FLUID: -

c. BRAKE FLUID: ATE Type 200 DOT4

d. CLUTCH FLUID: ATE Type 200 DOT4

e. STEERING FLUID: -
f. IC SPRAY: -

10 / SUSPENSION & CHASSIS

a. Fortune Auto 500 Series Coilovers (Lowered 1")

b. Beatrush Front Endlinks

c. Kartboy Rear Endlinks

11 / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

a. STi Electrical Grounding Kit

12 / BRAKES

a. Disk Brakes Australia DBA 4000 T3 Brake Rotors

b. Hawk Performance HPS Street Pads

c.Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Steel Brake Lines

d. Brembo Caliper Rebuild Kit

e. Prismatic Powders Neon Yellow Powdercoat

13 / WHEELS & TIRES

a. Enkei Raijin Wheels (18x8.5/Hyper Silver)
b. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tires (245/40R18)

c. Prodrive GT1 Wheels (18x8.5/Anthracite) [UNINSTALLED]
d. BBS OEM STi Wheels (17x8/Gold) [UNINSTALLED]

14 / EXTERIOR

a. Con10der8 Version 1 ABS Rear Diffuser w/side strakes

b. Beatrush Steel Towhook (Front)

c. Rennen Metal Steel Tow Hook (Rear)

d. eBay Polyurethane Front Lip

e. Perrin Wing Stiffies (X2)

f. APR Performance Carbon Fiber License Plate Surround

g. Prove Wide-Angle Side Mirrors (Blue)
h. Subaru JDM "i" Badge (Front)

i. Quick Disconnect Front Bumper (X6 Quick-Latch Minis)

j. Quick Latch QL-38 Hood Pins (Black)

k. Gimmick Motorsports Hood Dampers (Carbon Fiber)

l. Vinyl Wrap (Avery Dennison)

15 / GAUGES

a. AEM Wideband UEGO Air Fuel Ratio Gauge

b. STRI Electronic Boost Gauge

c. STRI Electronic Oil Temp Gauge

d. STRI Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
e. ATI Center Triple Gauge Pod

f. AutoMeter 52mm Gauge Cup

16 / INTERIOR

a. WC Lathewerks Reverse Ring (Titanium w/flame polish)

b. WC Lathewerks Shift Boot Collar (Titanium w/flame polish)
c.WC Lathewerks Sphere Shift Knob (Stainless w/Wrinkle Finish)

d. JPM Coachworks Shift Boot (Leather w/ Red Stitch)

e. JPM Coachworks E-Brake Boot (Leather w/ Red Stitch)

f. WeatherTech Floor Mats

17 / AUDIO/VIDEO

a. Pioneer AVIC-X930BT w/GPS Navigation

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