Hi Guys and Gals,
JP here, thought I'd introduce myself.
As the title shows I've just bought a 3.5l ARX. Fresh import from Japan with 93,000km in silver with black leather interior and all the electro gizmos (including indicators on the mirrors). Having come from a 2005 Legacy GT I'm very happy with how this car runs and the trim level.
So far its had:
- Engine oil (15w40), air and oil filters done
- New brake pads all round with new rear rotors and machined fronts
- Interior lights changed to LEDs
- Reverse lights changed to LEDs
- MAF and throttle body cleaned
- New Enasave tires on factory wheels (not my preferred choice)
My to-do list is:
- Diff/transfer case oil changes
- Transcooler and Transgo shift kit with fluid change
- "Z-tube" and plenum spacer, just cos I can
- Upgrade the Bose stereo to a 2din head unit/screen
- Change the oil to 5w30 or 0w30
- Spark plugs
Currently I have a minor issue. The engine sounds like its revving very high, like a whining or supercharger sound that increases with speed from 40kph (even though the tach is saying its under 2000 rpm). I'm thinking either the brakes are sticking (they haven't bedded in yet), the wheel bearing are shot, or possibly the tires are just loud.
Is there any way to confirm this before taking it into a garage? Its loud, and coming from a car with a full 3" exhaust it is very noticeable.
Anyway, I'll post some pics up shortly. Thanks in advance for any advice or ideas on the above issue.
JP
