2nd Generation Wagon (BG/BK) Chrish8r's 99 outback BG 3/2/15 ***Spun Bearing**** [Archive] - Page 2

thenines'

01-14-2013, 07:31 AM

I have the same issue. On the bottom of my car it is pretty bad. That gunk is everywhere! haha. My assumption is its residue from oil and grease from years of build up. I have tried spraying it clean or wiping it and its very greasy. I have been thinking about getting the bottom the front of the car steam cleaned. To A: clean it up so it looks better B: have it clean so if oil leaks it may be easier to find where.

The oil separator between the block and tranny could be something to do with it as well but since Ive had the car its been dirty. I would be interested to see what you guys end up doing to clean it or figure out anything
Yep-I believe they call it the PCV plate-on a '99 it could have been plastic or alum.-very common leak area-I'll be getting mine replaced along with the rear main seal (not really known for leaking) w/the clutch work it needs-soon!

chrish8r

01-15-2013, 03:01 PM

While reading anothers thread about LEDs in the license plate lights, I remembered that I bought those bulbs awhile ago and didnt put them in. The reason why, my license lamp bracket is rusted to hell.

Here is what it looks like:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120802152851-1.jpg
The bolts arent even really there and its causing problems with the handle to open the hatch.

I did find the replacement part and hope to get it sometime in the near future. The metal bracket only costs about $30. And Ill be sure to spray it with some rust control rustoleoum paint I have.

here is the exploded part diagram:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/7521565gif-1.jpg

And a link to the website(http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1999/S ... mCallOut=2 (http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1999/SUBARU/LEGACY/OUTBACK/?siteid=214857&vehicleid=1389416&diagram=7521565&diagramCallOut=2))

I may try and get it through a local dealer(if price is low enough).

Zangado1

01-16-2013, 02:46 PM

[quI just ordered one of these brackets from my local Subie dealer,he will have it the next day and it cost me $30 here is the part number if anyone wants to look for one cheaper on line (84927AC020) ote="chrish8r"]While reading anothers thread about LEDs in the license plate lights, I remembered that I bought those bulbs awhile ago and didnt put them in. The reason why, my license lamp bracket is rusted to hell.

Here is what it looks like:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120802152851-1.jpg
The bolts arent even really there and its causing problems with the handle to open the hatch.

I did find the replacement part and hope to get it sometime in the near future. The metal bracket only costs about $30. And Ill be sure to spray it with some rust control rustoleoum paint I have.

here is the exploded part diagram:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/7521565gif-1.jpg

And a link to the website(http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1999/S ... mCallOut=2 (http://www.trademotion.com/parts/1999/SUBARU/LEGACY/OUTBACK/?siteid=214857&vehicleid=1389416&diagram=7521565&diagramCallOut=2))

I may try and get it through a local dealer(if price is low enough).[/quote]

chrish8r

01-19-2013, 04:50 PM

I further explored a suggestion posted on the Facebook page by a fellow member. I checked the underneath of the upper radiator hose for any moisture. It was wet. I plan on replacing this as soon as i get the chance.

Here is the picture I took(very hard to fit my phone down to get it):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130119_163835-1.jpg

chrish8r

01-21-2013, 08:17 PM

So I bought a replacement upper radiator hose at Advanced Auto. It was Dayco brand and the only pre-bent one they had in stock. I had read on there website beforehand that the hose "kinked" and didnt fit right. Well that is true......If you dont figure out it is really long and needs about 3 inches cut off the one side!!

The leak was coming from where the coolant crossover pipe mates with the hose. (Dont forget to drain out a bit of coolant before detaching the hose.)

Here is the old hose:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130121_130657-1.jpg
Here is the problem end. I thought maybe it was cut by the clamp:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130121_130704-1.jpg

So I went ahead and cut down the new hose and put it on:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130121_125908-1.jpg

Booooooooo...:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130121_130323-1.jpg

There was a lot of "gunk" built up on the connecting end of the crossover pipe. I used sandpaper and some bristle brushes to clean it off to achieve a better seal:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130121_140022-1.jpg

I am hoping that this will be sufficient and I wont have to redo it.

chrish8r

01-25-2013, 11:51 AM

I decided to try out the video and sound quality of my new Canon T4i. I took a quick video of my exhaust the other day. Enjoy!!

and dont forget to like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thedirtydirtydirty?ref=hl

And subscribe to my channel on Youtube: http://youtu.be/0bETBQ1rWHo

Bhatman

01-26-2013, 02:25 AM

chrish8r

01-26-2013, 10:19 AM

Here is my snow picture. The drivers on the roads and highways were acting like snow was new around here.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130125_161037-1.jpg

Also, I made a new intro video for my future videos on Youtube. Here it is:
http://youtu.be/nb-HbedT7pg

chrish8r

01-30-2013, 04:06 PM

Here are some older pics that I editted today....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/BeFunky_20120905_165158-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/BeFunky_20121020_124108-1.jpg

chrish8r

02-03-2013, 11:03 AM

My plans were to have a little sideways fun and use my GoPro in the snow last night, but things did not go to plan. But I thought ahead and had a back up plan.

This was a real bummer because this is the best spot around....(but hey, it made for a good picture)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0841_zpsc5361e6f-1.jpg

So I took pictures instead, and here is what came of that:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/snowylitcross_zps34a77cd3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/nightpoleshot_zpsf7982f81-1.jpg

I also saved my buddy who came up to do the same thing. His truck is pretty awesome:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/BHoflerstruck_zps1ba44d02-1.jpg

Dead91silvia

02-03-2013, 11:53 AM

I remember taking my 1970 Volvo 142 to the mall when we got about 6-8 in of snow about 10 years back. Security guy caught me doing a 50mph power side in the parking lot. I had 240 Volvo Turbo wheels so they made a MASSIVE rooster tail!

He said he would call the cops if I didnt leave so I did... completely sideways! He tried to catch me, but he was driving a Neon and didnt have a chance! HAHAHAHAHAHA

Good times!

chrish8r

02-03-2013, 11:57 AM

chrish8r

02-04-2013, 02:33 PM

So my belt squel is really starting to annoy me so I am going to try to find time to replace them this weekend.

I am thinking of going with Dayco belts. Anybody have good/bad experiences with Dayco?

Navi271

02-04-2013, 04:57 PM

My car has been running with, I can't remember the brand, belts from O'reilly's for a I'd say about 2 years now with no trouble. They're so easy to replace I didn't worry about quality as much.

Are you buying online or somewhere else?

chrish8r

02-04-2013, 05:07 PM

From my local advanced auto store

Navi271

02-04-2013, 08:28 PM

Honestly they should be fine.

If you're really worried google something like "Dayco Belts problems Subaru" or something like that.

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 12:39 PM

Just my f***ing luck......

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_122601_zps853e489e-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_122605_zpsa10ee907-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_122612_zps455634ef-1.jpg

It got caught on one of those white plastic poles on the side of the road when I was backing out. The pole was leaning and letting the mirror pass then something snapped an my mirror was hanging on by the cord.....

It looks like I the mirror is fine but I dont know what im truly looking at. It seems the inner piece(second picture) is pretty done....Where could I get one of these?

Can someone point me in the right direction please??

Dead91silvia

02-05-2013, 12:46 PM

Use this link...

http://car-part.com/

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 12:50 PM

Use this link...

http://car-part.com/

Thank you. Ive seen this site before but must have never used it right.

rkrenicki

02-05-2013, 12:50 PM

The gusset looks fairly good. the top hole is torn, but it seems to have enough meat on there to hold a new mirror housing. EDIT: I just realized that is the black "baseplate" from the mirror assembly, so your gusset may be worse as it looks like some of the screws were pulled straight through it. Take off the sail panel (or tweeters if you have them) from the inside and snap a photo of the gusset from that side.

Otherwise, it needs a new mirror assembly, they are fairly easy to get a hold of at junk yards, assuming you find one in the right color.

How is the door skin? did it do any damage to the metal when the mirror was pulled off?

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 01:33 PM

Here is the inside. The bottom left screw(closest to the window) is stuck and i dont want to strip it.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_132529_zps3d35bced-1.jpg

Here is a better shot of the outside part
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_132538_zps92c079f2-1.jpg

rkrenicki

02-05-2013, 01:54 PM

It looks pretty intact other than that screw that is stuck, so it probably is okay.

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 01:58 PM

Can I just hack off that plastic piece on the outside?? The screw is pretty effed. Dont knew mirrors come with that piece anyway??

rkrenicki

02-05-2013, 02:36 PM

I am not sure if that screw on the inside goes all the way through to that piece on the outside or what. I have never taken apart the mirror assembly, but if you were careful to break away the plastic away from the gusset, I bet you could get it down to the point where you could hold whatever was spinning around.

98legwag

02-05-2013, 03:33 PM

I may be able to get one from a pick and pull before the MD meet. It probably wouldn't be the same color, or heated. I will let you know if I go, and see if you still need a mirror.

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 03:56 PM

I found one. Im at a pull place as we speak

chrish8r

02-05-2013, 07:49 PM

So I took a trip today to the local u pull it yard to get a new mirror. None there were heated, only one(that I found) was powered. I also picked up an AC compressor belt guard(that doesnt fit :( ). Plate light assemblys, hatch handle and also the metal plate that goes between the hatch and the plate lights.

My loadout from todays pull
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_162037_zps7ab96637-1.jpg

I put the mirror on and it functioned, but there was a problem(which is my fault)......
The glass portion does not hold firm. It points downward when being moved. I temporarily solved this by making a shim with aluminum foil behind the one side. Hopefully I can save up to get a power/heated mirror to replace this one in a little while...

I had to take off the door panel because of the power/heated mirror plugs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_185051_zpsccd9a356-1.jpg

All this because the one screw was seized up
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_192406_zps3beabad8-1.jpg

Finally Got the screw out
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_184753_zpsc4fb316f-1.jpg

Mirror is on(it is from a lower model, hence the unpainted black)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_194514_zps542628a9-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_194521_zps0b3fc147-1.jpg

I found a very nice looking Loyale at the yard. I really wanted to take the headlights and sell them because they were perfect
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130205_152553_zps4da18396-1.jpg

chrish8r

02-09-2013, 09:46 PM

The weather was somewhat decent in the late afternoon so I took the time to have a mini photoshoot to see what I could do. Here is what conspired:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/noidlepic_zps13ac6050-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/infrontofCAT_zps213ce44a-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/groundlevelcornerwall_zps78b95a15-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/Doorpic_zpse0f6b770-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/doorheadon_zps06483e8d-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/corneredwalls_zpsb6f51df0-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/behindtheCAT_zps35c6395e-1.jpg

And just a little flex:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0857_zpsf5732326-1.jpg

wentz912

02-10-2013, 12:14 PM

What effect or editing tool are you using to darken the corners and give it that "instagram" look? Personally I effing hate it, but it's always cool to know what other shooters are using.

chrish8r

02-10-2013, 12:19 PM

Its the vignette feature on the softwate im using.

wentz912

02-10-2013, 10:14 PM

Okay sweet thanks for sharing. I just finally picked up a lens other than the kit gear for my older Rebel EOS, still playing with exposure length and all that.

Star trails can be a lot of fun!

chrish8r

02-10-2013, 10:21 PM

I really want to try the light trails stuff. But i was wondering how people do the random light streaks in their pictures..

Boxer Wagon

02-11-2013, 08:26 PM

Looking good man! What film did you use on your fogs? Mine are not nearly yellow enough.

chrish8r

02-11-2013, 08:45 PM

Looking good man! What film did you use on your fogs? Mine are not nearly yellow enough.

Thank you. I bought my vinyl from metro restyling on amazon. Ive probably had them on for two years.

wentz912

02-11-2013, 09:18 PM

I really want to try the light trails stuff. But i was wondering how people do the random light streaks in their pictures..

Random light streaks? If you're referring to light painting, that's a ton of fun! Google that ish!

Can be done easiest with a flashlight/glow sticks in near total darkness with extended exposure lengths.

chrish8r

02-11-2013, 09:24 PM

That is what I thought. I just need to find a friend to help me

wentz912

02-11-2013, 09:28 PM

Another cool thing to try is to put a wire whisk on the end of a piece of string, fill it with fine grade steel wool, light the steel wool and spin the whisk on the end of the string. Will spray sparks as it spins.

Beware of fire/flammables though!

chrish8r

02-11-2013, 09:31 PM

Haha...my car will probably catch fire

wentz912

02-11-2013, 09:49 PM

Nah it looks pretty sick. Here's one I did with my old GL!

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/319365_10151082976102209_866358065_n.jpg

chrish8r

02-11-2013, 10:11 PM

Damn that is sick!! Ill have to add that to the list of stuff to try!

chrish8r

02-21-2013, 10:19 PM

so today my outback developed a problem today. I was getting on the highway and my car started to make a constant "wooshing" sound that increased with rpm. Later, on top of the "whooshing", there is a squel above 2k rpm that also increases with rpm. When it gets around 3.5k, it is a horrendous squelling. All sounds to be coming from the engine bay.

Ive gotten replies that may point to it being the serpentine belts. Im hoping to buy and install new belts tomorrow and see if that helps. If not, the other possibilites are not fun....

nikolaus.conrad

02-21-2013, 11:09 PM

How long have you needed new belts? Lol

kiyo1990

02-21-2013, 11:38 PM

Love the pics of recent. I hope you get the mirror fixed man.

chrish8r

02-22-2013, 08:11 AM

How long have you needed new belts? Lol

Well.....um.....proabably a good while....But hopefully I can get them today.

Love the pics of recent. I hope you get the mirror fixed man.

Thanks man

chrish8r

02-22-2013, 11:16 AM

So I made some progress today. There was a little coolant leaking from the upper radiator hose on the engine end. That had leaked more onto the belts causing the wicked squeal. I cleaned the coolant crossover pipe(sanded the gunk off). I just ordered Drive-Rite belts and should have them today.
The "wooshing" sound was a slight exhaust leak from the gasket after the second cat. Which is right underneath me so that explains why I heard it so clearly.

98legwag

02-22-2013, 01:50 PM

So are driving this or the SVX to the meet tomorrow?

chrish8r

02-22-2013, 01:55 PM

nikolaus.conrad

02-22-2013, 11:29 PM

So are driving this or the SVX to the meet tomorrow?

If i dont leak any coolant from now til tomorrow and the new belts dont squeal, i will be in this. If it doesnt work, ill probably catch a ride with someone because i would trust the SVX on that long of a drive yet
Pick me up Yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:wink:

chrish8r

02-22-2013, 11:32 PM

wentz912

02-24-2013, 12:37 PM

What'd you break?

chrish8r

02-24-2013, 12:46 PM

What'd you break?

The plastic nut on the ac belt tensioner pulley cracked. The metal nut on the pulley was gouging into the bracket for some reason. I just didnt use the ac belt and ran to the MD SL-i meet without ac. Ill probably keep it like this for a while because it doesnt hurt anything and its gonna be decent weather for the next few months.

wentz912

02-24-2013, 06:47 PM

I broke the same part when I first got my BK, and haven't fixed it yet, have just left the AC belt off since then.

That was the beginning of October, and approximately 4500 miles ago!

chrish8r

02-24-2013, 07:08 PM

Just as a photo reference, this is what broke...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130222_172331_zpsd83e6ecf-1.jpg

I just bought a new bracket and plastic nut(^that thing) today. Hopefully I can get the pulley off the old assembly.

kiyo1990

02-24-2013, 07:55 PM

Why the hell is it plastic?

chrish8r

02-24-2013, 07:57 PM

Why the hell is it plastic?

:smt017 Because they love putting plastic pieces near hot things so they get brittle, break and then need replaced. Haha. Oh and not to mention that plastic "nut" is $8.....

nikolaus.conrad

02-25-2013, 12:40 AM

Why the hell is it plastic?
My thoughts exactly, Subaru must have been drunk :lol: and for it to cost $8 for a new plastic nut further supports my claim.

Just sayin' :wink:

chrish8r

02-26-2013, 08:33 PM

I just looked at my crank pulley today and noticed part of the lip closest to the motor is broken off.

Is this going to cause a problem and should I replace it?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/20130226_090339_zps3ace4c51-1.jpg

If it is necessary to replace it, I am thinking of going with a Cobb, Grimmspeed, Perrin lightweight crank pulley. They are about $20-30 cheaper than OEM replacement ones. Anybody have any experience with these pulleys?

And here is a picture of my car from the SL-i Maryland meet:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/Wagonjpg_zpsbae4d429-1.jpg

nikolaus.conrad

02-27-2013, 01:04 AM

That would probably be why your belts are squeeling hardcore, that chip is probably chewing at your belts. I'd replace it with a lightweight pulley with some new belts and call it a day :wink:

chrish8r

02-27-2013, 09:13 AM

I guess it would be a good excuse to get a lightweight pulley....

chrish8r

02-28-2013, 05:57 PM

Misfire on cylinder 1 & 2, WOOHHHOOOOO!!!

nikolaus.conrad

02-28-2013, 09:18 PM

Time for new plugs and wires lol

chrish8r

03-05-2013, 04:44 PM

Just my luck....

The ceramic has broken in cylinder 4 and is blocking the socket from getting in.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/20130305_162647_zps8c40889c-1.jpg

kiyo1990

03-05-2013, 04:54 PM

No way to pick it out?

meanjoaquin

03-05-2013, 05:11 PM

Stick the shop vac in there

chrish8r

03-05-2013, 07:34 PM

I managed to break it up and vaccum it out(I hope). Had to leave once it was back together. Hopefully it solved the misfire.....

chrish8r

03-06-2013, 02:58 PM

The car has been dropped off at Southern Stables speed to get looked over...

After replacing the plugs, there was no change in the cars behavior. I had enough hassle with the plugs that I was afraid to have an immobile car blocking my driveway. I figured this was the safest course of action....

Also, the flange between the two cats is leaking but that shouldnt causes any problems since it is after both O2 sensors...

Grimmrican

03-06-2013, 03:16 PM

When u changed the plugs and wires did u erase the CEL? Also the misfire could be because of ur ignition coil gone bad or worst case could be ur cylinder head :/

chrish8r

03-06-2013, 04:05 PM

nikolaus.conrad

03-06-2013, 04:08 PM

I HATED changing the plugs and wires with a passion when my car had the 2.5 in it, I always thought the best way to change them is to take the engine out, or to a shop lol My wires pulled right out of the cylinder head and left a plastic stalk sticking out of the cylinder head. I broke the plastic piece by piece then used a modified dental pick to hook and pull the rubber boot off the plug. It was such a pain in the ass, I'll never do another plug and wire job on a 2.5 again lol

chrish8r

03-06-2013, 04:45 PM

It was easier to do in the SVX!! There were holes in the wheel wells for the rear cylinders and a decent amount of room unlike these damn 2.5's......

nikolaus.conrad

03-06-2013, 05:03 PM

I believe it :smt011

dplacencia

03-06-2013, 05:18 PM

The easier way to do the sparkplus is from the buttom...

chrish8r

03-06-2013, 05:30 PM

The easier way to do the sparkplus is from the buttom...

I tried that on the last one and it was a little easier but still difficult as hell.

kiyo1990

03-06-2013, 08:42 PM

I hope you get your car back soon with no bad news

Grimmrican

03-06-2013, 11:00 PM

When u changed the plugs and wires did u erase the CEL? Also the misfire could be because of ur ignition coil gone bad or worst case could be ur cylinder head :/

I had advance auto erase the code on thursday. I was in Canada until yesterday. Also, i only changed the plugs. It was cheap and (should have been ) easy.

OooooooOOOOO they're not supposed to erase it code. Do to the fact they're not a licensed garage or emissions place. blah blah blah. I do it sometimes to my customers when I'm at work. Or at least I give them the code scanner and show them how to do it lol. But yea every now and then ull get a cool guy (or gal) to bend the rules a lil just to help the next person out

chrish8r

03-07-2013, 09:53 AM

I hope you get your car back soon with no bad news

Me too. Haha. The causes could be plugs, wires, coil pack and the worst possiblity which is internal problems....

OooooooOOOOO they're not supposed to erase it code. Do to the fact they're not a licensed garage or emissions place. blah blah blah. I do it sometimes to my customers when I'm at work. Or at least I give them the code scanner and show them how to do it lol. But yea every now and then ull get a cool guy (or gal) to bend the rules a lil just to help the next person out

I thought I read that they cant clear them somewhere before but I guess I cant really complain when they do. I wonder if the rules/laws could differ by state?

chrish8r

03-07-2013, 05:19 PM

Today I got a call from the mechanic saying that my first cat grenaded internally and completely blocked off my second cat. This caused the gasket between the cats to blow. That would explain why the harder I pushed the gas, the more it bogged down. The extreme backpressure would be pushing back on the engine with almost the same force it is pusing the exhaust out!

Well now I need to look into a new cat. He said I dont really need the second cat(it has no sensors on or past it). He quoted it at 700 bucks for aftermarket parts. I was look hold up, are they made of pure gold??? Cats are 200 a piece tops. Im going to look into my options now. Feel free to chime in with any suggestions!!
I would love to get a Stromung track pipe or single catted pipe. I am leaning toward the single catted pipe because it is already the full lenght of pipe...

nikolaus.conrad

03-07-2013, 07:01 PM

Get a kitty on Ebay for $50, take it to a shop an tell them to put it on lol

chrish8r

03-07-2013, 07:10 PM

Get a kitty on Ebay for $50, take it to a shop an tell them to put it on lol

I found a direct fit kitty for 120 and then ill have a pipe welded in to connect the cat to my current exhaust. The shop i had my exhausy done at before welded the pipe straight to the end of the second cat. I plan om this shop putting flanges in so I can interchange this exhaust like a off the shelf catback. I thought about a track pipe like yours but my luck i would get caught....haha

nikolaus.conrad

03-07-2013, 07:27 PM

I ran straight headers and trackpipe for a while, with no muffler and I was never pulled over. I also let off the gas when I saw a cop but who's going to suspect a station wagon of hooning?? :wink:

chrish8r

03-07-2013, 07:30 PM

I have to deal with spring garden township cops...they hate everyone...

meanjoaquin

03-07-2013, 07:31 PM

I bought both my cats direct fit from rock auto for around $300 and sold my old ones to a recycler for $100. Lmk if you want a discount code too, I have one for 5% off.

chrish8r

03-07-2013, 07:38 PM

I bought both my cats direct fit from rock auto for around $300 and sold my old ones to a recycler for $100. Lmk if you want a discount code too, I have one for 5% off.

I wish i could recycle mine and get something back.......Rock auto is a bit more expensive than the ones I have found on ebay. But Rock auto does have some very good prices.

Grimmrican

03-08-2013, 01:45 AM

chrish8r

03-08-2013, 07:22 PM

What has 4 wheels and no cats??(well they are gutted...)

My Legacy!!!

The rumble is even more awesome!! Pics and video tomorrow probably.

chrish8r

03-09-2013, 09:39 PM

This is the only visible evidence that may hint towards the gutted cats:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_1117_zps8eef59a7-1.jpg

Here is a quick video of how it sounds:
http://youtu.be/b5M1AWcnQoE

In person, it finally has the more WRX-esque boxer rumble.

chrish8r

03-10-2013, 10:00 PM

So I after spending all morning in the Emergency Room for my mom, I decided to treat my car to something nice. I gave my car a nice wash which led to a waxxing. I had bought the Turtle Wax 10 inch orbital buffer last year and used it today. For the 25 bucks I spent on it, it has more than paid off the sore arm from buffing out the wax.

Here are some pictures I took today after the waxxing:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/wagonfrontwaxxed_zps2972bbd3-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/legacyside_zps77fffc75-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/legacyfront_zpsc9d497a2-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_1129_zps23598b44-1.jpg

Grimmrican

03-11-2013, 01:36 AM

chrish8r

03-11-2013, 09:56 AM

Here take my like sir. Sounds awesome

I shall accept your like a sir, like a sir. Thank you. haha

1996Battlewagon

03-11-2013, 11:20 AM

Dude, that seriously sounds demonic! How much louder did it get? I mean like how many miles away can folks tell you're approaching.

chrish8r

03-11-2013, 12:02 PM

Dude, that seriously sounds demonic! How much louder did it get? I mean like how many miles away can folks tell you're approaching.
Thanks man. It did seem to gain some volume, but it wasnt that extreme. I would say that it added more of the boxer rumble because most wrx and sti exhausts are catless. So far i dont have a cel(fingers crossed). I wish i could actually hear my car from the outside, but i am hsually the only one who wants to drive my car. Haha

kiyo1990

03-11-2013, 02:58 PM

Looking good my friend. Makes me wanna wash and wax mine. But for sure, those buffers are a life saver

DarkPhoenix

03-11-2013, 06:57 PM

Good good bro!!

98legwag

03-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Thanks for reminding me its time to wax mine again....

chrish8r

03-11-2013, 08:25 PM

Thank you guys! But washing and waxxing my car made me realize something.......the massive amount of paintchips on my front bumper and hood. Also the growing rust on my driver rear quarter.....

chrish8r

03-31-2013, 07:28 PM

i finally cleared the 20 mpg mark today in my car. It got 22.9 mpg after an almost all highway driving tank. Ive never gotten over 20 before and I had to redo my calculation because I thought I messed up. My usual is 18 mpg so I was amazed.

Also, I threw a CEL for the Evap system again. Cleared it for the hundreth time and went on my merry way.(Ive had it smoked a little while back and nothing was found. Guy said a tank of bad gas could cause it)

meanjoaquin

03-31-2013, 08:16 PM

18mpg is your norm? I usually get 24 mixed driving, and am sad when it dips to 22...
I've touched 27 running 70mph through a tank. I've found going over 75mph hurts the gas mileage.

chrish8r

03-31-2013, 08:24 PM

I have an 36 mile round trip commute to school each day. About 5 miles of it is city driving, the rest is me going 60 mph down the highway....I guess there is something wrong somewhere but I cant catch it..

fwa2500

03-31-2013, 08:34 PM

that is seriously low, im running extremely rich and still getting 20-22mpg around town and 25-ish highway (can hit 28 if im really careful and draft trucks) for around 23 combined. i used to get around 23 city and 28 highway before i modified anything, even topped 30mpg a few times. are you familiar with Fuelly? its what i use to keep track of my milage (though i didnt at first...)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/14086png-1.jpg (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/fwa2500/legacy)

chrish8r

03-31-2013, 09:38 PM

nikolaus.conrad

05-06-2013, 12:24 PM

Funny how we have similar cats now :smt023

r3v_v3ng3

05-06-2013, 02:31 PM

i finally cleared the 20 mpg mark today in my car. It got 22.9 mpg after an almost all highway driving tank. Ive never gotten over 20 before and I had to redo my calculation because I thought I messed up. My usual is 18 mpg so I was amazed.

I thought my GT was doing bad on the city driving. I get about 20 mpg. Highway is a different story, i get close to 30mpg and this is with a 255lb walbro fuel pump.

I wonder if it has to do with the cross bar on your roof :smt017 thats causing a drag

NVM.... it looks like you took it off

chrish8r

05-06-2013, 08:51 PM

i finally cleared the 20 mpg mark today in my car. It got 22.9 mpg after an almost all highway driving tank. Ive never gotten over 20 before and I had to redo my calculation because I thought I messed up. My usual is 18 mpg so I was amazed.

I thought my GT was doing bad on the city driving. I get about 20 mpg. Highway is a different story, i get close to 30mpg and this is with a 255lb walbro fuel pump.

I wonder if it has to do with the cross bar on your roof :smt017 thats causing a drag

NVM.... it looks like you took it off

I never remember having the crossbars on ever. But they are sitting in my garage lol. It may just be worn out parts that are not functioning smoothly.

Funny how we have similar cats now :smt023

And I love how they sound!

nikolaus.conrad

05-06-2013, 09:45 PM

I was going to ask you something, I forgot, now I remembered! My subwoofer doesn't work, what can I do to make it work again? Lol

chrish8r

05-06-2013, 10:27 PM

I was going to ask you something, I forgot, now I remembered! My subwoofer doesn't work, what can I do to make it work again? Lol

The stock underseat one?

nikolaus.conrad

05-06-2013, 11:43 PM

I was going to ask you something, I forgot, now I remembered! My subwoofer doesn't work, what can I do to make it work again? Lol

The stock underseat one?
Yep!

chrish8r

05-07-2013, 08:39 AM

[quote="nikolaus.conrad":223i588n]I was going to ask you something, I forgot, now I remembered! My subwoofer doesn't work, what can I do to make it work again? Lol

The stock underseat one?
Yep![/quote:223i588n]

The cone broke on mine and sounded really bad. I replaced it with an aftermarket sub and amp combo using the stock subwoofer wiring.

Does yours not work at all? That my be something electrical or the wiring could be unplugged. There is a harness that goes from sub to the back of the radio.

Here is a DIY I made for it. Hopefully this helps.
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=26419 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=26419)

chrish8r

05-09-2013, 02:50 PM

So I decided to fix my A/C in my car because of having yesterday and today off. I hoped to have it done yesterday because of having all the parts I needed. Well that was the plan....

So I bought flanged hex nuts at Advanced Auto(They fit great). I went home to put it all back together(I had to take off the radiator fan because it was too close to fit in a socket....). I started to move the pulley to the highest position so I could fit the belt on....

then this happened
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130508_141252_zps90d08f82-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130508_141252_zps90d08f82.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130508_141131_zps0d70f839-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130508_141131_zps0d70f839.jpg.html)

So I went to see if the hardware store had a bolt I could use. Long story short, NO! This bolt is a reverse threaded, 8x(something, didn't thread into the 1.0 or 1.25 tester at the parts store...) I called up the Subaru dealer and inquired about the parts. The bolt was about $10 and the nuts were about $1 a piece. So $12 for a bolt and two nuts....

The bolt was a sort of cool blue/purple color
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130509_125312_zps77ad63ce-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130509_125312_zps77ad63ce.jpg.html)

One good thing about the dealer was that I had talked to one of the techs from our local Subaru group who works there. He had me come back to the work bay and showed me a few cool things and how to best put on the pulley without breaking anything.

I get home to put the new bolt in and attach the tensioner bracket to the motor. I put the pulley in the most slack position to put the belt on. The belt doesn't fit. I bought two belts a few months ago, the Alt/Pwr steering belt and A/C belt. Well I am not sure how, but they must have gave me the same belts but they had a different cardboard holder. So I finally get home to put it all together and the A/C is cold as ice! The end.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130509_134047_zps07a56412-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130509_134047_zps07a56412.jpg.html)

r3v_v3ng3

05-09-2013, 05:25 PM

Yay! Enjoy the cold breeze. My friend broke couple of those cause they didnt know it was reverse thread lol

chrish8r

05-23-2013, 01:00 PM

Last week I received my rear strut bar in the mail. I didn't want to put it in until I had another set of the plastic covers to make it look "clean". Yesterday I went to a newer U Pull-It yard in my area and found the perfect set of covers. Funny part was, the covers from the junkyard were nicer than mine in the car. So I cut up the ones that I already had in my car. My jigsaw made quick work of the covers.

Here is how they look:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130523_121226_zps69136ea9-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130523_121226_zps69136ea9.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130523_121245_zps3886407e-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130523_121245_zps3886407e.jpg.html)
*Note: I just noticed that this picture was before I did a little fine tuning with a file to make it sit correctly, hence the trim not sitting right in this picture.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130523_121255_zps48645343-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130523_121255_zps48645343.jpg.html)

I have not driven the car yet, but I plan to sometime today. I also need to get an oil change soon. I have been using Castrol GTX High Mileage for a while, but I think I might try using Valvoline Super Mileage

Grimmrican

05-23-2013, 08:30 PM

At Aap valvoline maxx with a pureone filter is 22.99

chrish8r

05-23-2013, 08:40 PM

At Aap valvoline maxx with a pureone filter is 22.99

Thats what i was looking at at the Advance by me. I missed when the castrol gtx high mileage was on sale...

Grimmrican

05-23-2013, 11:55 PM

I'm pretty sure castrol will be on sale again next month it's usually on sale every other month

chrish8r

05-29-2013, 03:27 PM

I bought 6 quarts of Valvoline Maxx Life 10w30 and a Fram high mileage filter. Ill most likely change the oil tomorrow as i have a damn HACCP class tonight for work.....

chrish8r

05-30-2013, 09:21 PM

I made a little bit of a mess today changing my oil...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130530_125601_zpsfb825497-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130530_125601_zpsfb825497.jpg.html)

I do think I messed up my drain plug and possibly oil pan though....

I was tightening down plug and got it all snug, poured in my oil and ran it for a little to circulate the oil. I found my torque wrench and set it to 30 ft/lbs(as stated in the haines manual) and the plug just kept turning. I think there is a small leak but im not sure yet. guess I will put cardboard or paper under the car and see if I find anything. But from what I have read, this is probably stripped threads....

chrish8r

05-31-2013, 01:28 PM

There was a very little amount of oil underneath the car but no more than a few drops. Im going to take it to work today(about two miles away) and see if I get any more leakage. If I do have to replace the pan, I will be definitely getting a Fumoto valve(model f105 I think) to help prevent this in the future.

chrish8r

06-02-2013, 04:25 PM

Fumoto valve has been ordered and should be here on or before Thursday. Hopefully Subaru was proactive enough to make the plug out of a weaker metal than the pan so I don't have to buy and replace the pan.....I guess I will find out when the Fumoto comes in the mail.

Boxer Wagon

06-02-2013, 09:50 PM

I put a Fumoto valve on mine last oil change, so I have not actually used it yet, but another oil change and another 4.22q of Mobil 1 high mileage and Subaru filter will change that...I can't wait to be done with these Subaru filters so I can switch to Wix.

chrish8r

06-02-2013, 10:16 PM

Next oil change im going to get a wix filter. I bought the Fram one then saw how crappy their insides looked....

Boxer Wagon

06-02-2013, 10:28 PM

I mean, I wasn't going to say anything, as a lot of people still swear by Fram, but their quality just isn't what it used to be.

At O'Reilly's (where I work) we sell more Wix air/oil filters than anything else, and most of the regular mechanics swear by them.

chrish8r

06-02-2013, 10:37 PM

I usually get purolator pureone filters because they came in the "deal" at the parts store. After reading all of the "cut open" threads on oil filters, Wix had the metal ends unlike Frams cardboard ends.

Odycee

06-02-2013, 10:41 PM

I use OEM Subaru black oil filter.

chrish8r

06-13-2013, 10:49 AM

So long story short, I stripped the drain plug on my oil pan and spent 372 to fix it and have a stripped Fumoto valve....

Good news is I contacted Fumoto and they said I may get a free replacement because they have a lifetime warranty.

I ordered a new elm327 obdII Bluetooth scanner because I broke the old one....

The car now has a P0135(Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)) so I will probably be replacing the front O2 sensor soon. Hopefully I then wont throw a code on the new O2 sensor from the headers or not having cats.

chrish8r

06-23-2013, 10:36 PM

They grow up so fast!! The car has finally reached the 200,000 mile mark.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/06/20130623_175048_zpsc66bc54b-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130623_175048_zpsc66bc54b.jpg.html)

So I bought a new O2 sensor and spacer to get rid of the CEL I had earlier. Well it looked to be the CEL was caused by the one wire from the sensor being unplugged from the plastic connector. But I wanted to replace it because of its age. I went to put in the new sensor and it doesn't fit. I thing the old sensor has stripped(yay! more stripped threads!!) the thread on the cat. Both the sensor and spacer are the right size so that's what pointed me to the stripped threads.

nikolaus.conrad

06-25-2013, 01:50 AM

Congrats on +200,000 miles!!

chrish8r

06-25-2013, 08:02 AM

Congrats on +200,000 miles!!

Thanks man. The car was really putting up a fight in the last 1,000 to not make it here too...

Boxer Wagon

06-25-2013, 12:33 PM

Welcome to the club. Once your car gets done throwing a fit about 200,000 miles, it'll run better than ever!

chrish8r

08-28-2013, 11:39 PM

Long time, no update...(this really isn't much of an update you could say)

I ventured to Wagon Mafia and bought one of their new(I think) Subaru key chains. It was very inexpensive and is good quality. I also bought the sticker with the 2nd gen outline as well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/20130816_131558_zpsf2ec473f-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130816_131558_zpsf2ec473f.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/20130816_221143_zps43138533-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130816_221143_zps43138533.jpg.html)
(please excuse the nasty peeling window trim...)

But I also "patched" some holes in my exhaust. So far I have found two and I suspect there is probably another that I cant find at the moment. The one is the front part of the cat casing which is most likely from when I had the misfire from the cat blocking the exhaust a little while back.

The second one was on top of where the pipes were cut an re-welded when the cats were gutted.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/20130821_141711_zps8e210353-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130821_141711_zps8e210353.jpg.html)

If the car treats me well and agrees to keep on going, I plan on replacing the current cats with a stainless steel trackpipe, cat pipe or resonated pipe. Then also have the exhaust redone to be more modular and easier to replace individual pieces like an off-the-shelf system.

redlegacygt

08-29-2013, 12:11 AM

I feel your pain on the exhaust. Just patched sections on mine... Lol

chrish8r

08-29-2013, 12:26 AM

I feel your pain on the exhaust. Just patched sections on mine... Lol

I love the process too. Turn on car, feel for leak, try not to burn yourself, turn off car, patch hole. haha

redlegacygt

08-29-2013, 09:11 AM

lol yeah. although this time a fingernail size whole ended up being a few inches after awhile. My brother had to weld in a new section of bends right behind the muffler. I'll prob. wait til spring to get a whole new exhaust. It's thanks to this lovely pa winters...lol

chrish8r

08-29-2013, 11:56 AM

It's thanks to this lovely pa winters...lol

Yeah, gotta love all the salt. Haha

chrish8r

08-31-2013, 05:19 PM

Had a chance to play around with some night pictures last night. These are what came of that.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/IMG_3741_zps97f6d2f4-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_3741_zps97f6d2f4.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/IMG_3746_zps03d0c736-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_3746_zps03d0c736.jpg.html)

nikolaus.conrad

09-02-2013, 10:09 PM

The first one is my favorite, Great work!

chrish8r

09-02-2013, 11:15 PM

The first one is my favorite, Great work!

Thanks man. Im now playing with artificial lighting to give better lighting.

Here is one from tonight:
(accidentally made some light trails)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/IMG_3783_zps33806c56-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_3783_zps33806c56.jpg.html)

wentz912

09-02-2013, 11:32 PM

Wait til you start playing with light trails on purpose. Can be a LOT of fun.

chrish8r

09-26-2013, 11:57 AM

I ordered a precut tint kit from Rvinyl a few weeks ago. Kit included all windows(minus the windshield) for $30. The kit was 20% all around and all of the windows were on separate sheets.

Before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130916_152513_zps475f738c-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130916_152513_zps475f738c.jpg.html)

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130916_154019_zps78f80210-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130916_154019_zps78f80210.jpg.html)

Before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130916_152445_zps818021b2-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130916_152445_zps818021b2.jpg.html)

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130916_165306_zps6151bad9-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130916_165306_zps6151bad9.jpg.html)

I am pretty impressed with the tint so far. The quality is decent but nothing like 3M or anything like that. But you cant really beat $30 for all windows( especially in a wagon).

For the exhaust portion of the post which I'm sure most of you have seen already on the Facebook page. I was driving home from school on the highway when all of a sudden my exhaust became extremely loud. I pulled off at the next exit to see what was up and found this:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130923_151941_zps1c6c9a17-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130923_151941_zps1c6c9a17.jpg.html)

The piping and casing had completely separated on the cat:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130923_195821_zps2ba45bb1-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130923_195821_zps2ba45bb1.jpg.html)

A local Subaru guy came through for me and gave me his 42,xxx mile Magnaflow direct fit cat that he took off a little while ago. I already had a front O2 sensor so I didn't need to take that one out of the old cat. I needed to get the 2nd O2 sensor out which proved impossible as shown bellow:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/20130924_094043_zpsf7ba0aa9-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20130924_094043_zpsf7ba0aa9.jpg.html)

I ordered a new one that should be here today hopefully.

Here are some sound clips of how loud the car was while the exhaust was broken:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/th_20130923_151348_zps3370c247-1.jpg (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/chrish8r/20130923_151348_zps3370c247.mp4)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/th_20130923_151308_zps0aec776c-1.jpg (http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/chrish8r/20130923_151308_zps0aec776c.mp4)

r3v_v3ng3

09-29-2013, 06:14 AM

Good job on the tint! I'm about to purchase a precut film thru ebay also and do mine. Although I suck at doing the rear/hatch glass :smt022
Just gotta watch more diy youtube videos lol

chrish8r

09-30-2013, 07:09 PM

Good job on the tint! I'm about to purchase a precut film thru ebay also and do mine. Although I suck at doing the rear/hatch glass :smt022
Just gotta watch more diy youtube videos lol

Yeah, the price is pretty unbeatable. I did however totally screwed up putting on the hatch piece so i had to throw it out :cry: I also messed up the long pieces which have a few creases. But the rear doors are the hardest parts. The way the door closes makes it challenging to not make the tint peel back.

This is my second time doing the tint and it went a lot smoother. Ill attribute that to it being pre-cut, plus I took off the door cards.

chrish8r

10-08-2013, 12:20 PM

So on Saturday I had nothing to do and nobody to do anything with so I wanted to mess with my car. I decided to do something with my wheels which had some chipping in the finish from my last failed "paintjob".

I plastidipped them white. I think it looks nice and the white really pops, but I know that these are going to get real dirty, real fast.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131005_133805_zps4c6f2cb6-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131005_133805_zps4c6f2cb6.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131007_102736_zpsebf38358-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131007_102736_zpsebf38358.jpg.html)

xoSubieLegacyxo

10-09-2013, 05:58 AM

Looks good! Just needs to be a little lower :D

98legwag

10-09-2013, 07:47 AM

Looks good. Rubie_25GT dipped his wheels white. Ask him what he uses to clean them. They clean up well until he drives the car a bit.

chrish8r

10-09-2013, 09:37 AM

Looks good! Just needs to be a little lower :D
I would definitely like to lower it a little but im afraid of how extensive the rust is on all the suspension components down there. :(

chrish8r

10-09-2013, 09:38 AM

Looks good. Rubie_25GT dipped his wheels white. Ask him what he uses to clean them. They clean up well until he drives the car a bit.

I never realized how much dirt gets stuck to the plastidip until watching these wheels get progressively more dirty over the past few days.

Navi271

10-09-2013, 05:46 PM

Oh yeah... White plastidip is hella hard to keep clean. It's pretty much the worst color to keep clean lol.

chrish8r

10-14-2013, 11:21 PM

So I have come to the realization that my wagon is in pretty desperate need of new brakes. My braking is horrible and there is a bad shudder under moderate braking. The rotors are pretty rusty around the edges and hubs as well.

I have had great experiences with Brakelabs Ebay brakes on my SVX, so I ordered a set tonight for my wagon. Hopefully they get here by Friday so I can put them on over the weekend and have back appropriate braking abilities. The whole kit( 4 rotors and 4 sets of pads) cost only $142 shipped.

Boxer Wagon

10-21-2013, 09:42 PM

Wow, those wheels really pop against the burgundy!

$142 for pads and rotors? Awesome, that's nearly better than my employee pricing.

chrish8r

10-21-2013, 11:21 PM

Wow, those wheels really pop against the burgundy!

$142 for pads and rotors? Awesome, that's nearly better than my employee pricing.

Thank you. I wasn't quite sure how the white would look. Ive seen similar cars with aftermarket white wheels that looked sharp but none with bulky wheels like the stockers

Hopefully the brakes should be here tomorrow according to UPS. Shipping was free which was great. If I wanted expedited, It would have cost an extra $89.99! Probably because the package weighs 54 lbs. Haha

pumpupthevolume

10-21-2013, 11:34 PM

your wagon is coming together man. good work.

chrish8r

10-21-2013, 11:42 PM

your wagon is coming together man. good work.

Thank you.

chrish8r

10-22-2013, 09:03 PM

So my brakes arrived today and I was pleasantly surprised by the presentation and packaging changes since when I received them for my SVX. Also, I looked back at the tracking email and realized that Brakelabs is run/owned by R1 Concepts.

Packaging:
All in one large box. Last time, each rotor was in a separate box and the pads shared a box.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131022_203615_zps7d37f465-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131022_203615_zps7d37f465.jpg.html)

Overview:
Rotors are slotted and zinc plated so they will not rust(proven by my SVX set). Pads are different this time. These are C-Tek Ceramic pads while the ones for the SVX were Centric Ceramic pads. Each rotor is in its own box and the pads are in separate boxes for front and back. Shims(I think that is what they are) are included for the fronts I believe.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131022_204111_zps4e927bb8-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131022_204111_zps4e927bb8.jpg.html)

Front vs Rear rotor:
The fronts are vented and the rears are not(just like the OEM ones).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131022_204059_zps7cda88ed-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131022_204059_zps7cda88ed.jpg.html)

Break-In Instructions:
There is a set of break-in instructions included with this set. There was not a set of instructions for the SVX set. Also, there are pictures at the bottom to show the suggested installation direction for the slots.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131022_204240_zpsb0806fca-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131022_204240_zpsb0806fca.jpg.html)

I am very much impressed with the improvements so far and I will try to install them tomorrow evening.

chrish8r

10-27-2013, 12:34 PM

The brakes are now installed on my car now. It took a little longer because the one bolt for the caliper bracket was very rusty and started to round. Other than that, the brake install went smoothly.

The easiest one was the driver front because the caliper was replaced recently:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131023_154944_zps90009737-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131023_154944_zps90009737.jpg.html)

New vs Old pads:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131023_162315_zps689c62d2-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131023_162315_zps689c62d2.jpg.html)

All the rust that fell off during install of the one rotor:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131023_182532_zps8a9f765b-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131023_182532_zps8a9f765b.jpg.html)

The main reason why I needed to replace the brakes. This is the driver rear rotor:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131024_091342_zps9e7601dd-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131024_091342_zps9e7601dd.jpg.html)

I apologize for the dirty wheels but the rotors look very nice in there:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/20131024_091405_zps51b9c458-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131024_091405_zps51b9c458.jpg.html)

I do recommend BrakeLabs on Ebay. They are owned by R1 Concepts and offer quality products at very affordable prices. You cant really beat Zinc-coated rotors and ceramic pads for $142 shipped to your door.

ctbrighton

11-18-2013, 11:16 PM

very nice, thank you for the heads up on an awesome deal. those are just a stock replacement for outback/GT brakes right?

chrish8r

11-18-2013, 11:23 PM

very nice, thank you for the heads up on an awesome deal. those are just a stock replacement for outback/GT brakes right?

Correct. They are OE spec but you can choose slotted, drilled or slotted and drilled. All of the choices mentioned are zinc plated. The reason i did not get their blank rotors was because they are not zinc plated which will cause them to rust quickly here.

As for an update on the brakes, they are doing very well and stopping is excellent. They are finally through the break in period and have smoothed out.

chrish8r

11-27-2013, 02:37 PM

So today I decided to change the oil since it was a few hundred miles overdue and I have also received my replacement Fumoto Valve in the mail (replaced for free from the company!).

I filled it up with Valvoline Max Life 10w-30 and a Purolator Pure One filter.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/20131127_123111_zps094c062d-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131127_123111_zps094c062d.jpg.html)

Fumoto Valve is on and I will(theoretically) never make a mess changing the oil again. It sticks down maybe 1/4" if that, so no worries about clearance issues.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/20131127_123940_zps436bc056-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131127_123940_zps436bc056.jpg.html)

I put on a 5/8" hose clamp as added security.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/20131127_140218_zps1b581312-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131127_140218_zps1b581312.jpg.html)

I cant wait for my next oil change now to see if the valve works as advertised.

chrish8r

12-08-2013, 06:30 PM

I guess my hoodscoop was hungry. Haha https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/gu8ezyba-1.jpg

xoSubieLegacyxo

12-08-2013, 07:52 PM

Looks just like my Outback! lol

chrish8r

12-13-2013, 12:47 PM

I did not get to play much in this past snow here but I did manage to get out and take a few pictures.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/IMG_4567_zps77f8d5fb-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_4567_zps77f8d5fb.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/IMG_4569_zps2b081d80-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_4569_zps2b081d80.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/IMG_4571_zps81ab0c07-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_4571_zps81ab0c07.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/IMG_4566_zps7570ec9c-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/IMG_4566_zps7570ec9c.jpg.html)

Hopefully I will be able to have a bit more fun and use the GoPro if the proposed snow delivers tomorrow.

chrish8r

12-17-2013, 12:53 AM

Well the snow saturday was a bit of a bust for me. It was supposed to start in the morning but didnt until 2:30 which I was at work from then til 10.....And by that point, all pf the rain turned the snow to slush :cry:

The season of salt has began...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/u7apyqa4-1.jpg

chrish8r

12-23-2013, 03:33 PM

I have been wanting to put a light bar on my car for a while since I bought my first set of driving lights. I finally pulled the trigger and found the most efficient way for me to mount the bar to the car without too much irreversible damage.

Here is the set up mocked up:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/20131223_124417_zps3ofbsjia-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131223_124417_zps3ofbsjia.jpg.html)

Here is an up close shot of the bar:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/20131223_134257_zpserixgp3w-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131223_134257_zpserixgp3w.jpg.html)'

I have the bar attached behind the grille. I cut two notches on the bottom of the grille to let the bar go through.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/20131223_134133_zpsvvyk4rpy-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131223_134133_zpsvvyk4rpy.jpg.html)

The top set are LEDs and the bottom are normal halogen. I plan on getting a LED light bar to stick in the middle of the two round LED lights.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/20131223_134213_zpsxlnm0w38-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20131223_134213_zpsxlnm0w38.jpg.html)

agjoyce

12-23-2013, 04:04 PM

chrish8r

12-23-2013, 04:11 PM

hey im sure its been answered somewhere in this 14page bohemeth... but why not use a full run cai instead of the ram intake? wouldnt that fix the droning issue and eliminate the need of the resonator?

The only possible problems with a full on cold air intake is that the filter is low in the fender well and I don't trust that placement with the water and mud that I go through. The intakes(from what I have read) on these cars are very efficient minus the accordion plastic intake piece. Using a short ram pipe gives a smooth path for the air to travel. I have run this setup with and without the resonator in the fender and have not notice much difference.

xoSubieLegacyxo

12-23-2013, 05:25 PM

I'm digging the light bar. Hoping to make one for mine this winter.

chrish8r

12-28-2013, 02:14 PM

I'm digging the light bar. Hoping to make one for mine this winter.

It cost less than $10 for the materials. As of now it is held together by nuts and bolts. I want to weld one when i get a better design.

But now I want mooreeee lights. Haha

xoSubieLegacyxo

12-29-2013, 10:43 PM

chrish8r

01-03-2014, 01:21 PM

Well last night my driver side wheels became friends with a curb. From what I can tell, the damage seems to be only cosmetic.

Front(lip and spoke rash)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/zanada7y-1.jpg

Back(lip rash)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/3utazeru-1.jpg

It figures that when I go out to have fun, I dont hit anything. But when I go to actually drive to go somewhere, this happens.

It happened when pulling out onto a road while making a right turn. I started to slide sideways while turning the wheel all the way to the right. But once I slide past the yellow center lines, I just kept sliding because the road isnt flat and is higher in the center and slopes down on the sides.

chrish8r

01-09-2014, 03:03 PM

So the light output from the Optronics(Walmart brand) LED lights were not what I was hoping and it was a waste of money.... :smt013

I searched for a while and went back and forth on multiple lights to replace them. I wanted Hellas but I really wanted LED and the Hella LED ones were WAAAYYYY out of my price range. I found a decent LED light online and went for it.

I ordered it(keyword "it"). I thought I was getting a pair, but it was only for one light... :smt021 The amazon page didn't specify whether it was for one or two but the customer pictures all showed two lights. But good thing I have Student Prime so it was free two day shipping so I got the second light in no time.

Here is the light:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140109_134543_zpsm5kyufqv-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140109_134543_zpsm5kyufqv.jpg.html)

Size comparison to old ones:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140108_155443_zps55lzsgqb-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140108_155443_zps55lzsgqb.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140108_155452_zpsfumc9qlc-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140108_155452_zpsfumc9qlc.jpg.html)

These new ones are cast aluminum and not plastic like the old ones. The good part, only $40 for both. I will have light output comparisons later tonight.

chrish8r

01-09-2014, 10:13 PM

As promised, here are the light output comparisons!

Walmart lights(Headlights not on)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140108_220019_zpse0dtcuom-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140108_220019_zpse0dtcuom.jpg.html)

New LEDs(Headlights not on)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140109_205936_zps25drwzpd-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140109_205936_zps25drwzpd.jpg.html)

Walmart lights(with headlights and stock yellow fogs on)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140108_220025_zps5mwab1ke-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140108_220025_zps5mwab1ke.jpg.html)

New LEDs(with headlights and stock yellow fogs on)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/20140109_205943_zps5v1cyitz-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140109_205943_zps5v1cyitz.jpg.html)

The difference in light output is amazing. Not only do these new lights illuminate the road, but also a lot of the surrounding area. They practically wash out my headlights.

Here is a link to the new lights.....http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZGBLNW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

chrish8r

01-11-2014, 11:47 PM

Here are some more pictures of the light output.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/vevurese-1.jpg

Just the LEDs and other set of driving lights on
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/jusaje7u-1.jpg

All of the lights on
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/9udu3uve-1.jpg

Lancaster6

01-12-2014, 03:24 PM

Cool, looks good! Looks mean with all of the lights on.

Hinyo

01-12-2014, 05:05 PM

looks awesome =) so whats planned next? (heres a suggestion i think if u got another set to put where the OEM fog lights were and some JDM projectors it would look awesome) just my 2 cents

chrish8r

01-12-2014, 05:24 PM

Thanks guys. If i did replace my oem fogs, I would habe to tint them yellow because I love yellow fogs. Haha. And I almost bought jdm projectors last night but I hesitated and didnt win the auction....

98legwag

01-12-2014, 08:43 PM

chrish8r

01-14-2014, 12:05 AM

I thought about getting them to put on my lightbar, but ended up with the leds. Maybe i can put them on the bottom side of the light bar to replace the smaller fogs.

chrish8r

02-03-2014, 10:42 PM

So as some of you may know from Facebook, my DNA Motoring UEL headers separated at the 2-1 joint on the drivers side....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140123_174943_zpsh4zwvg6w-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140123_174943_zpsh4zwvg6w.jpg.html)

The car was due for inspection so I had the shop take off the broken UELs and put the stock exhaust manifold back on. Turns out the car failed inspection and passed emissions. I needed to replace both rear struts, both front lower ball joints and the right inner tie rod to pass. All of that has been replaced and I am taking the car back tomorrow to show them and have the new stickers put on. I am pretty excited to be back driving the legacy instead of the svx.

r3v_v3ng3

02-07-2014, 04:29 AM

Wow! And I complain about how strict CA emission is. At least we don't have to do a full vehicle inspection. As long as a car can pass emission it don't matter if the car has been t-boned or break into pieces lol. Good luck

chrish8r

02-13-2014, 10:13 PM

Took the car out for a little fun tonight in the snow and it handled great. I had to cut my fun short due to 20 mph winds making the visibility about 5-10 feet....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140213_205034_zpsbad1ae6c-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140213_205034_zpsbad1ae6c.jpg.html)

I did however manage to get the car stuck..........in my own driveway! :smt021

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140213_205708_zpsb8e2e7f4-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140213_205708_zpsb8e2e7f4.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140213_205721_zps83d14728-2.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140213_205721_zps83d14728.jpg.html)

I got partially up my driveway but couldn't make it(it sleeted between the morning and evening snow) up because it was a sheet of ice under the snow. I began to back up to give it another try and the car started to turn sideways and planted itself in the 2 foot high snow bank on the edge of the driveway....

Hinyo

02-13-2014, 11:19 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/82975d1374259645randompicturesthreadonly-2.jpg

98legwag

02-14-2014, 08:32 AM

You're fired.

86bratman

02-14-2014, 11:48 PM

The only place I've ever had a subaru stuck in my life has been my own driveway lol.

Muse

02-14-2014, 11:55 PM

Only place I've gotten mine stuck was on my street, in two and a half feet of snow.

thenines'

02-15-2014, 04:53 AM

Got stuck myself last wednesday-6000rmp's-burning rubber-on snow and ice :neutral:

chrish8r

02-26-2014, 10:08 AM

Got stuck myself last wednesday-6000rmp's-burning rubber-on snow and ice :neutral:

That's about the only time my legacy will make any the burnt tire smell. haha.

Well I had an issue with a vibration/clacking after getting my wagon inspected. It mostly happened in reverse so I thought maybe it was an axle ready to let go. I put the car up in the air the other day to find out it was the second cat making contact with(correct me if Im wrong) the trans cross member. I guess the exhaust shifted when I had the oem header back on.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140220_175601_zpsirypaksw-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140220_175601_zpsirypaksw.jpg.html)

The past few day have been warm enough to let the snow start to melt and cause a bunch of mud to play around with. I had a little fun in my wagon.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140221_084656_zpslip04djh-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140221_084656_zpslip04djh.jpg.html)

And last night I decided to change some simple parts that I didn't know when they were done last. PCV valve(I also replaced the plastic connector and the preformed hose), fuel filter and air filter. While I had much of the intake apart, I went ahead and put my stock setup back on to see if that will allow me any more mpg over the hybrid setup. Im sure my hybrid setup had some issues because the car accelerates much smoother from a few minutes of spirited driving last night.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/20140225_195551_zpsbvzessno-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140225_195551_zpsbvzessno.jpg.html)

chrish8r

02-28-2014, 08:49 PM

I finally was able to capture a night comparison picture of my LED lights.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/comparison_zpsa22eaae9-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/comparison_zpsa22eaae9.jpg.html)

LeggyxPower

03-01-2014, 01:17 AM

what brand are those led's god damn!

chrish8r

03-01-2014, 11:43 AM

what brand are those led's god damn!

They are pretty much an off-brand style. "LED Work Light Lamp Off Road High Power ATV Jeep 4x4 Tractor 27W Round 30 Degree Round Spot Light " will point you towards the right product. I only paid around $20 per light for these.

98legwag

03-03-2014, 01:16 PM

Is that just the LEDs or are the headlights on too?

chrish8r

03-03-2014, 01:39 PM

Is that just the LEDs or are the headlights on too? it is just the LEDs on.

98legwag

03-03-2014, 03:50 PM

Is that just the LEDs or are the headlights on too? it is just the LEDs on.
That is what I thought. Thanks.

chrish8r

03-07-2014, 10:20 PM

So today I had a full wagon!
4 wheels with tires mounted and 2 matching extra tires.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/20140307_152336_zps13uqzlwv-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140307_152336_zps13uqzlwv.jpg.html)

I purchased a set of 2010 Forester(Premium) wheels.
Specs: 17x7 +48 offset, 24.5 lbs
Tires: Yokohama Geolander G95 H/T G95A(225/55r17)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/20140307_202206_zpszd4s8tfb-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140307_202206_zpszd4s8tfb.jpg.html)

Mounted:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/20140307_211007_zpsyejr56gw-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140307_211007_zpsyejr56gw.jpg.html)

I will try to get better pictures tomorrow of how they look from a better angle.

chrish8r

03-08-2014, 12:38 PM

Since it wasnt freezing out today, I gave the car a much needed washing. Too bad it doesnt stay clean for long..... all the melting snow sprays onto the car.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/ajute2e3-1.jpg

Thomistopheles

03-08-2014, 01:23 PM

Looks good!

geckoboy86

03-08-2014, 01:45 PM

chrish8r

03-08-2014, 01:47 PM

How many different wheels have you had (between your 2 cars)?

I have had
On the BD:
Stock 14s
16" gold snowflakes
16" 6 spoke RS
16" 2008 Impreza wheels
17" LGT wheels - paint bronze

On the BL H6
Stock 17" Charcoal Grey 5 spokes
17" 2013 Impreza Sport wheels

Only counting wheels that were put on the cars, only one set extra. The motegi's and stockers on the svx and the stockers and the current wheels on the wagon.

geckoboy86

03-08-2014, 03:14 PM

chrish8r

03-10-2014, 06:50 AM

My muffler doesnt want to "muffle" anymore. Haha. The baffling and fiberglass are not in there at all.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/udyvupa9-1.jpg

chrish8r

03-19-2014, 03:17 PM

So I was looking for a switch to run both my sets of lights simultaneously and not take up or force me to make a hole somewhere. I already had a single rocker switch in the coin holder portion of my center console by the seat heater buttons. I wanted to find a dual rocker switch to fit that hole.

I found a switch made by Cole Hersee that fit the needs to the best I could find without spending $25+ on a switch. It has a High and Low position on each rocker so technically I could run two additional sets of lights if I wanted to so that works out.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/20140319_115514_zpsu96dzctx-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140319_115514_zpsu96dzctx.jpg.html)

Installed picture:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/20140319_123057_zpsppvfgfwk-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140319_123057_zpsppvfgfwk.jpg.html)

The switch has a little room to move but it is snug in the hole. Now just to find another set of lights to replace the lower set that is on the bar, maybe even an LED light bar :grin:

chrish8r

04-06-2014, 10:58 PM

Today was decent enough out that I not only washed the car but also gave it a nice coat of wax. They only thing I don't like about waxing is that it really shows all of the scratches, nicks and other paint imperfections.....

I also was able to clean out the slowly amassing clutter from misc school papers and books allowing me to give it a quick vacuum job as well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/wagonwashed_zps82f15902-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/wagonwashed_zps82f15902.jpg.html)

On this past Wednesday, I had the chance to change my oil. I finally got to see my Fumoto valve in action and was very pleased with how clean it made the oil change process. Not to mention, I also used the solo cup trick with the oil filter which didn't allow a single drop of oil to spill anywhere! This was by far the cleanest oil change I have ever done.

chrish8r

04-17-2014, 01:28 PM

I was merging onto the highway today and my car got real quiet all of a sudden. Quieter than I have ever heard it with a stock exhaust :?:

The car felt mildly sluggish but I was able to keep speed on the highway. No CEL or anything! I thought it was probably a misfire or something.

So I got it back home and started to check it out. All seemed well until I decided to check the muffler......The fiberglass from inside the muffler had detached itself from the muffler and was blocking the muffler outlet. This can be traced back to last month when the metal baffle in the muffler broke apart and came out. So now the muffler has no fiberglass or muffling substance in it whatsoever.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/20140417_114622_zpsdocv3xhu-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140417_114622_zpsdocv3xhu.jpg.html)

It filled a trashcan with the amount of fiberglass!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/20140417_114628_zpscsgpuky5-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140417_114628_zpscsgpuky5.jpg.html)

Nothing left inside the muffler :lol:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/20140417_114748_zps2avvl5hi-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140417_114748_zps2avvl5hi.jpg.html)

Muse

04-20-2014, 04:41 PM

So... went from really quiet to all the loud?

chrish8r

04-20-2014, 04:43 PM

So... went from really quiet to all the loud?

Oh yeah. Not nearly all the loud....I still have one cat...haha

chrish8r

06-18-2014, 12:52 PM

Nothing really new is going on with my car. It is still loud as hell and I am about 100 miles away from 209,000 miles. Slowly working my way up to that quarter million mile mark :lol:

I still can not say enough about the LED lights I installed a while back! They are still kicking and have been through some nasty rain that would have destroyed those Optronic "Walmart brand" lights I had on before.

Here is how it and my SVX currently sit
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/20140618_122614_zpscmfdwsh1-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140618_122614_zpscmfdwsh1.jpg.html)

I try to wash it quite often to keep it looking as decent as a 15 year old salt belt car can look.....But I have been asked a bit recently by friends about my car looking "lifted". The Forester wheels that I put on a little while back do give the car a "lifted" look but the overall dimensions of the stock tires and these are almost exactly the same :smt017

redlegacygt

07-09-2014, 06:22 PM

Hey man, wondering how those brake pads and rotors are holding up for you. I'm looking to order brakes for all 4 and was just curious how yours are doing for you after being used for awhile.

chrish8r

07-09-2014, 06:36 PM

Hey man, wondering how those brake pads and rotors are holding up for you. I'm looking to order brakes for all 4 and was just curious how yours are doing for you after being used for awhile.

The brakes are working great. The ceramic pads leave almost no brake dust and stop exceptionally well. I have the same brakes on my svx and they are awesome. I would definitely get these on any future car i get.

redlegacygt

07-09-2014, 06:39 PM

chrish8r

07-17-2014, 04:55 PM

Sounds good. For the price and convenience of buying all of it at once is why i was interested. I don't drive my car much, buy all 4 could use them. Plus the money i'll save will help me change out other things like ball joints and tie rod ends..lol Thanks for the info.

Here is what the brakes look like after being on the car for 9 months(install was October 2013)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140717_163251_zpscci10l5g-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140717_163251_zpscci10l5g.jpg.html)

The only rust that happens is on the outer lip were the vents are located. The face of the rotor and hub don't rust at all. The set on my SVX only has rust on the outer lip and the hub is still practically spotless.

Got a chance to wash the car today after a few weeks of neglect.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140717_163341_zpsyrzbuobs-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140717_163341_zpsyrzbuobs.jpg.html)

redlegacygt

07-18-2014, 09:08 PM

awesome, thanks for those pics man! Once i save up a couple more pennies i'll have them...haha

chrish8r

07-27-2014, 06:43 PM

For as long as I can remember, my car has had a difficult time opening the rear hatch. I would usually have to push and pull on the handle while using my key to lock and unlock the hatch. This is what the handle/plate looks like...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140721_182840_zpsxrmyt8q2-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140721_182840_zpsxrmyt8q2.jpg.html)

I had bought "new"(from a junkyard) parts to replace the rusted ones. The bolts were non existent from rust and there was no way the screws holding on the lights were budging.

I sanded the metal plate down to bare metal first.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140727_135359_zps63b0ac37-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140727_135359_zps63b0ac37.jpg.html)

I then gave all of the parts a coating of rust control paint.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140727_140217_zpsdefb43e4-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140727_140217_zpsdefb43e4.jpg.html)

All finished and a definite improvement over the rusted old one!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140727_183251_zps78a0f160-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140727_183251_zps78a0f160.jpg.html)

I also took this chance to replace the old license plate bulbs with led ones.
before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140727_151634_zps8f0614a8-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140727_151634_zps8f0614a8.jpg.html)

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/20140727_170607_zps58bc8d66-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20140727_170607_zps58bc8d66.jpg.html)

I will try and get a night picture tonight with the leds. Also, I plan on getting some new bulbs for my rear lights just to change it up a bit.

chrish8r

07-28-2014, 01:02 AM

As promised, here is a night shot of the led license plate bulbs.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/anujahav-1.jpg

chrish8r

08-04-2014, 02:49 PM

I decided to clean up my headlights again with the meguiars kit i had.

Before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/ytaqyjej-1.jpg

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/e4u5uzyn-1.jpg

If i had more time, i would love to properly clean them up so it lasts more than a couple months.

Muse

08-04-2014, 06:33 PM

I can't say enough about Opti-Lens.

chrish8r

08-25-2014, 05:21 PM

Most of the aftermarket parts have been removed from the car in preparation for trying to sell it.

nikolaus.conrad

08-27-2014, 02:04 PM

^that makes me sad :( but congrats on your new car!

chrish8r

08-27-2014, 03:43 PM

Well the car reached its highest mpg yet the other day. My dad took my car to work for a few days and achieved 25.3 mpg!(333 miles on 13.16 gallons).

^that makes me sad :( but congrats on your new car!

It makes me sad too but it served its purpose. I drove it through high school and two years of commuting to college. It was even my dads ride to work before I was able to drive

chrish8r

09-08-2014, 04:42 PM

Well most of the parts are off the car now. I just need to swap out the Forrester wheels and put the stockers back on(I peeled off the white plastidip), peel the stickers(Good thing I have another "SL-I" decal) and take out my subwoofer.

-Parts removed so far
LED driving lights
Front and rear strutbars
Hella horns

98legwag

09-08-2014, 07:22 PM

I am assuming the Hella horns are going on the 05. To let you know the stock horns on the 05 should be behind the passenger side fog light to get some power for the Hellas.

chrish8r

09-08-2014, 08:25 PM

98legwag

09-08-2014, 10:20 PM

I am assuming the Hella horns are going on the 05. To let you know the stock horns on the 05 should be behind the passenger side fog light to get some power for the Hellas.
Im not sure if i am going to put the hellas on the 05 or not. but know i know where to find the stock horns. Haha
I would put them on. I know on my 09 the stock horns are terrible. Then again, I like to let people know when they do something stupid.

Specv118

12-16-2014, 10:54 AM

where did you get your license plate leds from? I thought you posted about it, but don't recall the page they were on.

chrish8r

12-16-2014, 11:21 AM

where did you get your license plate leds from? I thought you posted about it, but don't recall the page they were on.
I bought them off Ebay and the brand was AGT(Advanced German Technology).

chrish8r

01-07-2015, 03:11 PM

So I still have the car and we decided not to sell it for a while. It gets driven occasionally when there is snow or bad weather.

But today I used it to haul our 26" snowblower to a buddies house to clear his driveway. I had to fold down the handles and the chute but it fit into the back of the car.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/01/20150107_133520_zpsurwteyri-1.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/chrish8r/media/20150107_133520_zpsurwteyri.jpg.html)

I used the floor jack to lift the wheel portion of the snowblower up so I could just roll it into the hatch area. Im pretty sure I got some looks from the traffic passing by who didn't think it would fit in the back of the wagon.v