Recent content by Drifte

Kuat IBEX for sale. I had it mounted to the truck for a few months. Its a really well engineered rack, all aluminum and so many options/features. However, I have height restrictions with my garage door and parking ramp at work, so my plan to mount my bikes to it was not going to work. You can...

I also just happened to be watching this tacoma exhaust video, and his does it at start up as well. Heres a time-stamped link to that video for reference.

Mine does this every startup it seems. IDK if the alternator and a/c are all immedietely loading up the engine and cause a little belt slip? Annoying for a brand new truck though.

Looks like a nice setup. If theirs space for a thermal bypass in the kit Id be sold. Is their a specific Mishimoto model bypass valve that might work best?

Had some time today to inspect the jbl sub and space behind the rear seats. I had my suspision the jbl sub was infinite baffle given it's small space but ability to get low. As it turns out. It is IB, and I may revisit that to build a higher output IB sub setup. With the sub cover popped off...

I was about to order another scanner just to monitor trans temps and things while pulling the camper and off-road situations. Figured thats $200 right there, so went ahead and ordered the Cobb.

My laptop with Access Tuner pro died a year or so back, and I heard thats no longer available to the general public? Not a deal breaker, but I do like to be able to make adjustments as I go along (If I could leave well enough alone I wouldnt be in here right?).

I didnt take great photos of the doors unfortunately. But they are typical to most door panels for removal. At this stage I only did the outer skin of the door. I find this has the largest impact on road noise and improving the sound from the door speakers (biggest bonus). 4 full sheets of the...

Anxious to hear if the truck is particular about intake and tuning as the old subarus. I hav ethe K&N 63 series that replaces the whole inlet and adds a small airhorn to step down to the compressor inlet. If you havent come across it I put together a little thread here...

I was actually going to add the hood struts, but havent yet so I cant speak to that. I dont forsee an issue as it didnt add much weight overall. I could weigh a square this weekend and tell you exactly how much we put on there.

This is what Ive been using. I have an update on the door treatment to post here soon, but I also do a layer of closed cell foam over this deadener combo. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6JKF9SC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

A bed rack with Molle panels the Kuat Ibex is super nice. Thats what I have if you have any specific questions. I however, kinda wish I had gone with the OVS Topper or similar for a waterproof solution. You can add panels to the ibex but at that point your over the cost of the topper options...

This is exciting. Id been missing my turbo cars. I like what Im seeing from both Cobb and OTT. Now I want to share a dyno that will make every tuner squirm. Ive had my fair share of DSMs, subarus, bmws all that I will ofcourse build and tune. This graph is of a stock 04 forester XT with...

I was hesitant to use underhood sound deadener, as the heat seems like it could be an issue. But I have seen many utilize it with success, and the deadener I purchased is rated for underhood use. Under the hood (again): This time I removed my factory underhood material that is intended to...

I have done sound treatments and audio upgrades to many many cars (and homes)over the years. Unlike most I havent been disapointed in the JBL sound system that came in my truck, but I was sure it could benefit from some key sound deadening and absorption areas. This thread will just be me...