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How to make custom hood struts Step 1: Buy material Home Depot Aluminum Angle 1.5" Thick  Another shot Napa Ball Studs Autozone gas shocks and part number Gas shock you will need Step 2: Cut and drill The large piece you see in the picture will go on the hood where two bolts hold the hood to the hinges. The smaller piece will be bolted to the fender. You will need 2x for both pieces if you are doing both sides.  Both pieces  Checking fitment on the small bracket Large piece checking fitment Both Pieces painted Ready to be installed, finished and painted  Step 3: Install very easy to install, just bolt the large bracket to the hood and hinge holes, use the bolts already there. The small bracket, you bolt down to the front fender, there is a bolt already there for the fender. You can use the same bolt. Now clip in the gas shock and check for clearance. Installed image Any questions, please email me at: She...

How 2006 WRX Should Perform STOCK In this blog post, I will be sharing my ideas as how a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX should have been equipped from the factory. I will be covering engine performance, suspension and looks. I have considered wrx to be my dream car ever since I played Gran Turismo on PS, having said that, wrx is not a performance car from the video game. My previous car was a 02 BMW M3, that car had performance, style and super handling. My issue with M3 was the cost to own and mod. Once I took ownership of a 06 WRX, I realized it was far from being the car that it should have been. I am keeping in mind WRX STI is the better option, but WRX could have been better than the base WRX, in my mind. Here is my attempt at playing a role of an engineer.   Performance:  Issues: Low on power and torque, needs top end, and improved power curve. My Mods:  1.) Intercooler upgrade: STI Top Mount Intercooler (TMIC) 2.) Turbo upgrade: STI Turbo (VF43) with cust...