I got the powerstop remanufactured brembo 4pot/2pot for a 2008-2017 STI on my 2018 WRX I found online for less than $800 with pads, calipers (red powder coated) and drilled and slotted rotors.
I got the black 4/2 pots on my 2015 WRX. I love them, would do the swap again if I had to.
I tried some cheap Amazon Basics and they stuttered like crazy. Replaced with some Bosch Icons ($$$) and they’re smooth as butter on both of my 10 yo Subies.
I have the same brakes in my time trial STI and they are a great upgrade.
I went with Bosch pads this time on OEM rotors.
Fitting a decent set (Denso or NGK) of iridium plugs is also worthwhile.
Yes, I replaced the head gaskets in our 2008 2.5 non turbo Outback at 120k miles. They started leaking oil externally at probably 80k miles.
I put Michelin Pilot AS4s on my Subaru WRX in about Nov 2022. They were great for that winter. Since they're "ultra high performance all-weather" tires, I just planned on running them year-round. Come next winter, though - they were legit dangerous.
My in laws cvt transmission went out at 45,000 miles and they wanted $10k to replace. Thankfully they ended up replacing the cvt under extended warranty.
The fucking console rattles like a mother fucker. The stock tires are pieces of shit. The clutch pedal will make noise when it is cold because they used shitty spot welds on the pedal assembly. The ac compressor will probably fail within 50k miles.
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