I just wanted to take a quick moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you for supporting the Subaru Performance Handbook by joining our mailing list in 2008. We have enjoyed the successful release of the 3rd Edition this year covering all models up to the MY08 range and look forward to continue to be able to provide you with the great information to help you out.
We have already seen the release of the 2009 WRX here in Australia and we will continue to update the book with great information throughout the New Year keeping you up to date with top info on the latest models as soon as they are released.
Many are lucky to get some extra time off work over the holiday season, it is a great time to put some extra work into your car as well. As we add new information to the book in the New Year we will probably not be able to keep the price as low as it is today - however, if you own the book - you will get access to any new updates we release throughout 2009 at no additional cost to you.
So, as a Christmas Gift, I have reduced the price to under $20 USD if you buy before the 25th December.
It’s Sunday afternoon here in Australia and I am currently down at the Snowy Mountains enjoying a short break with my family before the end of winter on Monday and enjoying some time on the slopes.
I think it is important to take time out from your normal routine to get away and freshen up the batteries. Now that the cold of winter is going to be behind us, I am sure you are thinking about more opportunities to give your car a good hard punt around the track and blow away some of the cobwebs under the summer sun.
If your car has been sitting around lately and not getting a regular drive then before you get back out on the track you should inspect the car for any fluid leaks or loose components. A fresh look with a different perspective may reveal something you missed before.
Pay particular attention to brake pads, discs and flexible hoses and consider having your brake system flushed and refilled with competition grade Dot 5.1 fluid if you tend to be hard on your brakes so that you are getting maximum performance right off the bat.
Its my goal to make sure you have as much fun as you can with your car. So while I was sitting back here relaxing (sorry, I don’t mean to rub it in…) it occurred to me that I should do everything I can to share my knowledge with you. I try to do that in the emails that I send you and I hope you get a lot of value from those but at the end of the day, that information is only going to get you part of the way there.
To start seeing more dramatic improvements you need to dig deep into each part of your car and see what you can achieve and one of the easiest ways that you can start to get the knowledge you need is by reading the Subaru Performance Handbook.
But I don’t want you to have to break the bank to get it.
I know there is something bugging you in the back of your mind. You have wanted this cleared up for ages but you get different advice from your mechanic and read bits and pieces on the forums.
Get your questions cleared up once and for all. And the best part is I might pay you for it.
Submit you best or most pressing Subaru question and I will be giving someone $100.
We have had a bunch of questions come in and I will start to post some of them over the coming days.
One of the most challenging so far has been from Mark at MSI who wanted to challenge Ben from EcuTek with the following:
• How different fuel injector sprays can affect combustion in quench areas!; or
• Perhaps the effect on factory roll centers on SEVERLY lowered vehicles without correcting geometry and suspension pick-up points?
Now, I am not saying that the $100 is going to the most technically challenging question! - they will be in the running but every question has a chance.
So join and get your questions in now, I want to hear from you.
I just uploaded a brand new article with some great wheel alignment tips for Subaru Impreza owners.
It talks about the front sway bars and rear sway bars as well as a pretty good explanation of toe and camber - I know lots of people who get those two confused!
If you want more information on your Subaru Impreza suspension (or any model Subaru for that matter) then make sure to join us for the upcoming teleseminar series starting on Tuesday 30th September.
One of our guests will be Jim Gurieff from Whiteline who was involved in the recent Grudge Match 2 video.
We will be talking with Jim in detail about the setup of the car from a suspension perspective for the Grudge Match 2 as well as answering a bunch of questions.
Click Here to find out who else is going to be on the calls with us and submit your own questions - you can go in the running for $100!
Leave your comments and let me know what you thought of the article.
Its a Win-Win situation for any Subaru owner or enthusiast. Get the chance at $100 cash plus get your Subaru questions answered.
The new Subaru Secrets teleseminar series will be starting on 30 September 2008.
We already have EcuTek, Red Ranger (Whiteline), Go Fast Bits (GFB) and Khumo lined up with 4 more to add in the next 4 weeks.
You can have your say on the topics and the speakers and I am going to give someone $100 for the best question submitted before the start of the first Subaru teleseminar.
Just submit your question for the tele-seminars and we are going to give $100 to the person who asks the best question. Flat out,no strings. Just ask a question and you have got a shot.
To make these calls really valuable, I need to know what you want - and then I will do my absolute best to make sure your questions are answered and to have the guests you want to see.
It’s that simple - you tell me and I’ll do my best to make it happen.
Don’t miss out on this chance for some easy money. Just follow the link, enter your question and valid email and you could end up with $100.
The first call takes place on Tuesday 30th September so keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we tell you who takes the final 4 spots and let you know exactly when the first call will take place
If you have questions about Subaru Impreza tuning then you want to make sure you are a part of the upcoming Subaru teleseminar series.
Ben Dagenais from EcuTek is responsible for training all of the EcuTek techs in the UK, Canada and the USA so we have grabbed one of the most knowledgable experts in the world to talk to you about Subaru tuning and the ECU.
The ECU is easily the most important piece of the performance puzzle when it comes to increasing the power of a Subaru Impreza STi or WRX engine.
The ability to re-program the mapping information contained within the Factory Subaru computer has changed the face of performance tuning forever for Subaru owners and understanding how the ECU works is vital to getting top performance from your car.
Ben will provide some great insights into the ECU and the secret answers to the tuning enhancements that your local tuner may not be aware of or might not tell you.
I just wanted to let you know that we will be kicking off the Subaru Secrets teleseminar series again soon.
After the success of the first series we have some great repeat guests coming back along with some interesting new additions.
We will be covering your Subaru from top to bottom from STi to Forester, from MY99 to MY08 - no matter what model you drive, the Subaru Secrets teleseminar series will provide you with loads of great information.
Here are a couple of the people you will be hearing from in Series 2 of the Subaru Secrets Tele-Seminars:
Ecutek: Ben Dagenais is responsible for training all of the EcuTek techs in the UK, Canada and the USA and will provide some great insights into the ECU and the secret answers to the tuning enhancements that your local tuner may not be aware of or might not tell you.
Go Fast Bits: Brett Turner from Go Fast Bits who provide a range of innovative and high-quality blow-off valves, boost controllers, pulley kits and short shifters. Learn the secrets to adjusting a BOV correctly or don’t want to understand how to correctly choose the right BOV for your application.
To find out who else is lined up and to tell us your hot topics you can sign up today at
I often find myself fielding questions from customers who want a larger or louder exhaust.
I recently recorded a 55 minute MP3 that explores some of the traps involved in fitting a larger exhaust and some of the risks that you may or may not be aware of with the different models.
This MP3 will allow you to understand some of the common myths and mistakes that you can make when it comes to fitting a larger or better sounding exhaust system on the Subaru turbo range and models.
In this 55 minute downloadable MP3, you can understand how to choose the right exhaust for your Subaru and learn more about the intricate changes in your exhaust system.
Plus, you will also find information on the Liberty, Liberty Twin Turbo, 2.5, 2.0L Turbo the early model RS Turbo Liberty and Legacy Models as well as Pre-2000 models and more…
If you are already signed up as a member of the site you can access this in the download area. If you haven’t already signed up just CLICK HERE to listen to the 5 minute preview and sign up to get the full 55 minute MP3.
Leave a comment below to let me know what you think.
