Project Turbo Wagon: 2002 Subaru WRX

[ScottyB]

Seems replacing these bushings are some of the best bang for your buck performance items in terms of feel and putting power back into the drivetrain

Yep. TurnIn Concepts is the answer and I'd look into getting the "comfort" versions. it'll be stiffer than stock but still good for a daily. They are a great subaru vendor and the guys that started the company walk the walk so to speak.

if you have the bucks, an anti-lift kit for the front and lateral link/trailing arm bushings for the rear will make it feel awesome. i mean, you're under the car anyway right? 8)

It's due for an oil change in 1000 miles so I'll likely switch over to 5w-30 synthetic. I suspect it's been getting the dinosaur treatment for a while.

Rotella 5W-40 T6 is a great answer. its cheap, robust, plentiful, and does a great job of protecting the internals in an EJ205 which are prone to spinning bearings. really any 0W-40 or 5W-40 oil is solid insurance. if you really want to stick with 5W-30's get something robust like Syntec 0W-30 (it performs more like a 3W-35) or Mobil1 High Mileage 10W-30. DO NOT get any kind of "energy conserving" 5W-30, it'll shear down to a 20 grade in no time and you'll be rolling the dice.