opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

bacalhau16 · 10-12-2011, 09:02 AM

Just picked up a 2011 WRX hatch. I noticed the pedals being too slippery almost right away. Figured I just got oil on them from walking around in the dealership parking lot for a while. Guess not.

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 09:06 AM

I lightly scuffed mine with some sandpaper and it helped a bit.

djpathfinder · 10-12-2011, 11:21 AM

I suppose you could also place some non-slip adhesive strips (the ones they use on exterior stairs), or find some aftermarket stainless steel pedals that have rubber protruding out of the holes.

phelan · 10-12-2011, 12:14 PM

SPR Racing metal pedals seem to be popular. Another albeit considered low grade is to tape it up with skateboard grip tape. I'm thinking of doing that.

kenchan · 10-13-2011, 04:42 PM

interesting info... yah, i think those tapes will work great but might be too grippy...(?)

i'd do the aftermarket pedals too.

djpathfinder · 10-13-2011, 10:26 PM

My brakes are really squeaky just as I'm coming to a stop. Started noticing this after I washed the car three days ago. Doesn't seem to change even after a few applications of the brakes...have you guys noticed this too?

phelan · 10-14-2011, 12:31 AM

^ not mine....

Red__Zed · 10-14-2011, 12:34 AM

Me neither. Maybe check your pads?

djpathfinder · 10-14-2011, 01:18 AM

Do WRX and STi have the same Brembo(?) brakes? I've heard Brembo brakes can be noisy in different makes and models. Perhaps I need to put some high temp grease on the backs of the brake pads.

nuTinmuch · 10-14-2011, 04:24 AM

Only the STi has the Brembos.

kenchan · 10-14-2011, 02:21 PM

yah the stock pads on my G35C's brembo's were very squeeeeky at low speed/light brake application. Endless pads + BrakeQuiet fixed it permanently.

i'd remove the pads and put some brakequiet on there for starters.... if that fails, try other pads (or get it replaced under warranty).

phelan · 10-22-2011, 09:39 PM

day ???? of subaru ownership:

this paint is SH*T.

djpathfinder · 10-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

day ???? of subaru ownership:

this paint is SH*T.

What happened?

phelan · 10-22-2011, 10:07 PM

nothing, just another day of typical daily driver ownership. i need to claybar already to get a bunch of trapped dirt out of the paint.

and i got a rock chip on the front that punched two pieces of paint off. meh.

i'm going to clearbra it this upcoming weekend and protect it from any further damage.

i might swing by a dealership and grab some touchup paint.

djpathfinder · 10-22-2011, 10:17 PM

Always a good idea. I went 24" up the hood to include the hood scoop and quarter panels, full front bumper, and mirrors.

10-12-2011, 11:21 AM	#168 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I suppose you could also place some non-slip adhesive strips (the ones they use on exterior stairs), or find some aftermarket stainless steel pedals that have rubber protruding out of the holes. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-12-2011, 12:14 PM	#169 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	SPR Racing metal pedals seem to be popular. Another albeit considered low grade is to tape it up with skateboard grip tape. I'm thinking of doing that. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-13-2011, 10:26 PM	#171 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	My brakes are really squeaky just as I'm coming to a stop. Started noticing this after I washed the car three days ago. Doesn't seem to change even after a few applications of the brakes...have you guys noticed this too? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-14-2011, 12:31 AM	#172 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	^ not mine.... __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-14-2011, 01:18 AM	#174 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Do WRX and STi have the same Brembo(?) brakes? I've heard Brembo brakes can be noisy in different makes and models. Perhaps I need to put some high temp grease on the backs of the brake pads. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

10-12-2011, 09:02 AM	#166 (permalink)
bacalhau16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: palm coast Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Just picked up a 2011 WRX hatch. I noticed the pedals being too slippery almost right away. Figured I just got oil on them from walking around in the dealership parking lot for a while. Guess not.

10-12-2011, 09:06 AM	#167 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I lightly scuffed mine with some sandpaper and it helped a bit.

10-13-2011, 04:42 PM	#170 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	interesting info... yah, i think those tapes will work great but might be too grippy...(?) i'd do the aftermarket pedals too.

10-14-2011, 12:34 AM	#173 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Me neither. Maybe check your pads?

10-14-2011, 04:24 AM	#175 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	Only the STi has the Brembos. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

10-14-2011, 02:21 PM	#176 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah the stock pads on my G35C's brembo's were very squeeeeky at low speed/light brake application. Endless pads + BrakeQuiet fixed it permanently. i'd remove the pads and put some brakequiet on there for starters.... if that fails, try other pads (or get it replaced under warranty).

10-22-2011, 09:39 PM	#177 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	day ???? of subaru ownership: this paint is SHT. __________________ 凛 ('Rin')* - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-22-2011, 10:07 PM	#179 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	nothing, just another day of typical daily driver ownership. i need to claybar already to get a bunch of trapped dirt out of the paint. and i got a rock chip on the front that punched two pieces of paint off. meh. i'm going to clearbra it this upcoming weekend and protect it from any further damage. i might swing by a dealership and grab some touchup paint. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence. Last edited by phelan; 10-22-2011 at 10:13 PM.

10-22-2011, 10:17 PM	#180 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Always a good idea. I went 24" up the hood to include the hood scoop and quarter panels, full front bumper, and mirrors. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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