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I read all the magazines, bought a bunch of technical books, and finally got to start wrenching around the age of 19. I really enjoy modding and being able to live out a passion is truly awesome. I wouldn't change a thing. 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Enough Said.](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/fast-subarus-colorado-roads-enough-said) [Subaru WRX / WRX STI](https://blog.edgeautosport.com/topic/subaru-wrx-wrx-sti) ## Fast Subarus, Colorado Roads. Enough Said. 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