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just "installed" power mode mod
Well just like the title says, I just did the power mode mod. I hadn't even planned on doing this until about oh... two hours ago, and I was doing some reading on here and I just decided to go give it a whirl. So, first off I just ran a wire straight from the connector to a ground to make sure it worked. Sure enough, worked great. I almost decided to keep it like that, but the fact that it wouldn't let the torque convertor go into lockup kinda bothered me. I don't often use my cruise just driving around, and while I liked the kick in the pants difference, I didn't want it to be on all the time. Yes, I know it gets turned off when you use the cruise, but I dunno... something inside me just likes extra switches. lol
So anyway, I stopped by my local radio shack and got an on/off switch and some 18 ga. wire. After a few splices, some soldering, and drilling a hole in the steering column cover closest the driver; I was quite happy. I'm a fan of this mod, but I'm even moreso a fan of the "clean" look. I think this looks pretty slick, if you ask me. Have many other folks been doing this as well? How do you guys like it?
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
What the Radio Shack part number for that switch? It will be on the bag the switch came in. I work there, and really like the clean look of it there. I may copy your design. I have it in a different location in my 92, but for my 95, its a lot cleaner. Thanks! Great job too! -Dennis
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
That's a great spot for the switch - good job. I really like that mod but I put a crappy toggle switch on the console.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Rated for 10A at 125V, it requires a 3/4" mounting hole. $2.99 I have the same switch mounted on the side of my console to control the auxiliary LEDs for my alarm system. The only difference is that the surrounding bezel on mine has been color-matched to the console, leaving just the round switch black. Looks like factory. .
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
Sweet. Did you literally run a wire? Got a link to the write up?
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
Can you post a pic of yours?
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
That really looks nice.
For newcomers to the car, it would look like it was meant to be there. Thanks for showing it off
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
Yep, that's the one. I thought about the same style one that was red with a black surround, but I like the subtlety of this one more. To a car guy, yeah you know it's not a factory style switch, but it's pretty darn close and would fool anyone else. Just took the cover off (4 screws) made my hole, and and ran the wires down through the column.
Also, not sure about a write-up. There's really not alot to it in the first place. lol You just ground out one of the empty pins on one of the connectors to the TCU and then run a switch. I think I just searched "power mode" on here and read how to do it in Nomake Wan's (I think that's is name) write-up. It would literally cost anyone else less than $10 to do the exact same way I did it though. Great bang for the buck mod, if you ask me. I still have a smallcar shiftkit on the thing too, but I think I'll be removing that in a few weeks when I get my hands on a QuickChange. However, these two mods (shiftkit + powermode) work really well together. It's a much more..."enthusiastic" drive. Stock it feels "unsure" of what it should be doing as far as gearchanges, etc... but with power mode enabled, it seems more more sure of itself, and it seems to be in the "right" gear more often. You can drive perfectly normal, or you can go full bore; your right foot is what decides. Just do like I did, just run a wire into it first and see if you like it, then mount it somewhere nice if you decide to keep it.
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Nice work, very tidy job.
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
Here it is. I took the console lid off and had Home Depot scan it and color match some satin finish urethane latex enamel.(The kind they use to refinish plastic siding on your home) Adheres very well to plastic.
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . |
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John - you are a true svx nut!
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
Looking around, cant find a link to the How-To for this mod. This keeps the transmission in POWER mode right?? Can anyone tell me more on this? Thanks
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ght=power+mode Harvey.
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
+1, I have been following his replies... I am pretty sure we can call him Mr Knowitall
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Re: just "installed" power mode mod
So I just finished the install of this mod again using that switch mentioned and new mounting location. I used a 3/4 Wood drill bit (proper name slips me) after removing the plastic and made a perfect hole. It looks like the switch belongs there. Great thanks for the tip on where to place it, ran it nicely to where you can't see wires and looks completely stock. I have the Grey interior so it looks more stock then with the Tan.
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