Chrish8r's 99 outback BG 3/2/15 ***Spun Bearing****

[chrish8r]

Engine/Exhaust:
-DNA Motoring UEL headers(Headers broke, back to stock for now)
-Custom bent exhaust(still have cats(well gutted now), resonators removed)
-OBX Forza muffler
-Hybrid Intake(back to stock for now)
-Fumoto Oil Valve

Exterior:
-Yellow Outback fog lights
-Homemade light bar w/(removed)
---Auxillary driving lights
---LED fog lights
-Hella Supertones(removed)
-Tinted tails(lower half)(removed)
-Tinted windows(20% all)
-Truck bed coated mudflaps

Interior:
-Stock

I.C.E.
-Bazooka 10" CSW1004
-Rockford Fosgate Punch 150a

Suspension/Handling
-Front strut bar(removed)
-Rear strut bar(removed)

Future Plans:
-Retrofitted headlights
-LED accessory lights
-Fix wheel well rust
-Repaint(stock colors)

stock exhaust:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614450003_large-1.jpg
OBX:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614454022_large-1.jpg

yellow fogs:
off
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614454015_large-1.jpg
on
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614454017_large-1.jpg

Painted wheels:
before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614450005_large-1.jpg
after
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/38614454009_large-1.jpg

hope to get cosmo racing cai and remove either one or both resonators in the exhaust soon.

[subie/legacy]

looks good

[emsalex]

wheels look nice, what color/paint

[chrish8r]

i used the duplicolor chrome shadowing kit. cost only 20 bucks :grin:

[Airgne]

read rules and pm me.

[chrish8r]

just ordered a comso racing sri. only one i could find in the minimal aftermarket following for these cars. also installed a windshied banner.

[chrish8r]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWyPLFHN9Uo
finally got a link up for my exhaust set up. i later discovered a leak from a misfitted flange and between the clamps which made a difference in the sound.

[chrish8r]

Put on a windshield banner
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454025_large-1.jpg

COSMO RACING SRI INSTALLED!!!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454031_large-1.jpg
Hard install. no instructions but i was quite knowledged on what to do from the others who posted up thier installs. thnx!

check out the install page
http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=20437

[chrish8r]

i was wondering if anybody knows a good header setup for my year legacy. i want a better rumble. hopefully something affordable. any other mods that u can think of as well. all suggestions appreciated.

[chrish8r]

Took out the air thingee in the passenger fender. will this have any effect. good or bad?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454034_large-1.jpg

fender looks so empty now
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454033_large-1.jpg

ahhhh, the useless stock air box
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454032_large-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

made an air box to go around my intake. (thanks bulldozer24)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454036_large-1.jpg

engine bay now
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/38614454035_large-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

put on some 10 buck headlights off amazon..............whiter than my sh*ty silverstar ultravisions.....hope they live long and prosper....lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

looks good!

[chrish8r]

Thanks.....yours is looking pretty good too there

[bulldozer24]

Looks good and your welcome :smt023

[Zac]

Very nice exhaust!

Should have done more research on your intake though cause you just wasted alot of money :(

You need to do the hybrid intake on the MAF setups, read here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1471819 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819)

[chrish8r]

Very nice exhaust!

Should have done more research on your intake though cause you just wasted alot of money :(

You need to do the hybrid intake on the MAF setups, read here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1471819 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819)

thanks about the exhaust, i like the non-ricer tone of it...... i wish i would have done some more research about the intake but in my nieve mod crazy mindset, i bought, what i thought was, the least labor intensive set up.........

[Zac]

well you can still use the piping! just get some silicone couplings and mate it to your stock airbox and snorkus :)

[chrish8r]

well you can still use the piping! just get some silicone couplings and mate it to your stock airbox and snorkus :)

i was pondering that setup after u said it.........after my next gas fill up, ill change it up and see if my mileage increases.....from the looks of it, it will.......hopefully!!!

[Zac]

trust me i've ran both setups the hybrid is by far the best.

It wont bog down under 2000rpm either.

Its not as loud but you can still hear it from the outside, You can hear it in an old video of mine! Listen for when i'm flooring it back :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZufdx_lvM

[chrish8r]

trust me i've ran both setups the hybrid is by far the best.

It wont bog down under 2000rpm either.

Its not as loud but you can still hear it from the outside, You can hear it in an old video of mine! Listen for when i'm flooring it back :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaZufdx_lvM

thnx for the video, really ur exhaust on that was killer.......thnx for all the other advice as well....... :smile:

[Zac]

if you have any other questions feel free to ask! when I had my old wagon I was on a huge budget so I did tons of reading and research before I purchased and installed parts to make sure they were upgrades and not wasting my money! :)

[chrish8r]

I WENT HYRBID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i put the williaty setup in my subie now......sri intake was loud and the factual graphs from NASIOC(thnx Zac) proved it
well here is what it looks like now:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/38614454037_large-1.jpg
and i just put two couplers together hoping they will hold
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/38614454038_large-1.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

what you should of done to check the mpgs was run it on a full tank of gas. Ran the SRI with the aftermarket filter, then another full tank of gas with the factory air box. I'm not sure if mine changed, but I did get 27 mpg once driving 141 miles to college. Made my day!

[chrish8r]

what you should of done to check the mpgs was run it on a full tank of gas. Ran the SRI with the aftermarket filter, then another full tank of gas with the factory air box. I'm not sure if mine changed, but I did get 27 mpg once driving 141 miles to college. Made my day!
during the past snowy days, my dad has driven it to work and he watches the mpgs and he said they plumetted so thats prretty much why.....but on the good side, i got to drive our 2006 mustang with practical straght pipes to school and such so i was pretty darn happy :lol:

[Zac]

great to see you went hybrid!

Glad to see someone actually listened to williaty around here, his research is no joke.

[chrish8r]

great to see you went hybrid!

Glad to see someone actually listened to williaty around here, his research is no joke.
once i saw that one g/rev over rpms i nearly s**t my pants at how bad that was for the car

[Baddog]

Yeah hoping to find my resonator. We will see. I am going to go this route. Hopefully there is still some power gains.

[Zac]

Yeah hoping to find my resonator. We will see. I am going to go this route. Hopefully there is still some power gains.

read williaty's thread and you will see dyno charts.

[Baddog]

Yeah hoping to find my resonator. We will see. I am going to go this route. Hopefully there is still some power gains.

read williaty's thread and you will see dyno charts.

Quite a big thread. I found my resonator today.

I will try to find the dyno charts in the thread.

[Baddog]

What type of panel filter did you use? I have heard about AEM dry flow but they dont make one for my 96.

Was going to go with a K&N.

[chrish8r]

What type of panel filter did you use? I have heard about AEM dry flow but they dont make one for my 96.

Was going to go with a K&N.
I am using a fram panel filter but plan on getting a K&N........my one friend has one on his stock setup and he says its pretty good......better than oem

[chrish8r]

the wonderful snow!!!! i tried to plow my way up the driveway.....didnt work too well....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/38614454043_large-1.jpg
the snow VVVVV from this picture shows the about foot and a half or so of snow on my driveway.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/38614454039_large-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

idk where some of the small mud splotches came from but my gf tagged my car after school with window paint haha. saw the warmer weather as a time for a quick photo...........
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/38614454044_large-1.jpg

[Navi271]

dang, i want to wash my car, but it's supposed to rain and snow again this weekend here.. oh well, your car is lookin nice!

[chrish8r]

our snow is finally melting..........MUD!!!!!

[chrish8r]

FML!!!!!! i pulled out from a stop sign and the car jerked and the transmission sounded like it was dragging on the ground but it wasnt......uggghh i hope my transmission didnt just die......

[chrish8r]

the mechanics say it is probably the cv joint.....phwwwooo....i hope they're right

[bulldozer24]

I think mine might be doing the same thing. It makes the noise between 1250 and1500 rpm.

[chrish8r]

i think mine flat out broke to pieces......i put the car in park and took my foot off the brake and the car started to roll then when accelerating, it goes to like 25 mph then the rpm and speedometer gauge shoot up real fast and the car is still going 25. cant wait for it to get fixed :)

[chrish8r]

the cv axle broke at the boot and is now fixed. rides so much smoother. got lucky on this one........picked her up and it started to snow YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chrish8r]

pulled up my driveway and had to move the other car out of the garage. so i just took two pics of her in the snow.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/38614454046_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/38614454045_large-1.jpg
My one bulb in the foglight burnt out so i replaced it. i also put on a smoked license plate holder.....will put pics up when it isnt night time.

[chrish8r]

here is the smoked license plate cover
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/38614454049_large-1.jpg
and after the long wait, i received my subaru badge of ownership but idk if i want to actually put it on the car or not.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/38614454047_large-1.jpg

also, im hoping to be attending the 2011 Ocean City AWD meet on June 10-12 :smt026

[chrish8r]

took out the false hood scoop metal "air flow blocker"......now i can say my hoodscoop is "functional" haha

[chrish8r]

its been quite a while since i added pictures here........let the overload begin :grin:
made the hood scoop "functional"
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454050_large-1.jpg
An after wash photoshoot in a local industrial park
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454058_large-1.jpg
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Car back to back with my trouble making machine :smt004
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454051_large-1.jpg
I played around with some of my leftover yellow vinyl(Dont worry, i took it off about an hour later)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454052_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454053_large-1.jpg
I also put on some fog lights to improve my crappy headlights
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454062_large-1.jpg
All of the lights!!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454061_large-1.jpg
Headlights and new fogs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/38614454059_large-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

its been awhile......but i went back to the SRI and got my hands on some hella horns but still have to install(help would be nice). idk if this is good or bad but my mid pipe rusted apart so im straight piped now!!! gonna probably get a custom job done by a local shop soon.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

its been awhile......but i went back to the SRI and got my hands on some hella horns but still have to install(help would be nice). idk if this is good or bad but my mid pipe rusted apart so im straight piped now!!! gonna probably get a custom job done by a local shop soon.

had the same problem. the mid pipe and down pipe seal broke. I just left it alone, and now it sounds like an old rally car with a little bit of rumble! lol

what did you use to tint your white tails? Looks great!!

[chrish8r]

its been awhile......but i went back to the SRI and got my hands on some hella horns but still have to install(help would be nice). idk if this is good or bad but my mid pipe rusted apart so im straight piped now!!! gonna probably get a custom job done by a local shop soon.

had the same problem. the mid pipe and down pipe seal broke. I just left it alone, and now it sounds like an old rally car with a little bit of rumble! lol

what did you use to tint your white tails? Looks great!!

yeah. it sounds really deep. i used some of the extra yellow vinyl tint i used on my fog lights that was laying around. it looked cool. maybe better with tinted tails. i just personally didnt like it at the time.

[chrish8r]

HELLA SUPERTONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they are on and sound like some mean SOB'S!!!! bought "new" headlights that werent beat to hell and can be aimed more efficiently. hard wiring my extra fog lights into my center panel by seat heaters, hoping to look like it came like that stock. my buddy can custom make vinyl graphics so i will be getting a few. contact me and i can hit him up(he lives down the street) if anybody wants some low price, high quality graphics..........pics to come!!!

[chrish8r]

car was waxed. rained the next day and i loved the beading!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454077_large-1.jpg
Car got a visit from a "randy papa smurf" at the hangout spot
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454074_large-1.jpg
front end all lit up with "new" headlights(local ones that were parted out)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454071_large-1.jpg
they were really hazed over......
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454068_large-1.jpg
put the illuminated rocker switch in the center console
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454076_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454075_large-1.jpg
blacked out the nameplates
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454066_large-1.jpg
my friend made me this nice vinyl :smt013
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454073_large-1.jpg
hella supertones which i learned are also hella loud. haha. ears are still ringing
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454070_large-1.jpg
and last night, i totally effed up my exhaust. the pipe bent up and was rubbing into my tire and almost burning a whole in it. so at 10 at night, i was laying underneath my car in the city street pulling off my exhaust. this pipe was straight and was wedged up into my tire....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454064_large-1.jpg
and the new 2" catback, no res, exhaust system installed today in one hour and only cost 150 bucks!!!! :smt030
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454067_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/38614454063_large-1.jpg

i hope to install a PA system in my car soon and put a lightbar on the roof rack.

[Navi271]

I have that exact same rocker switch in my car for my fogs!
Sucks about the exhaust but glad everything was figured out in the end.

[chrish8r]

I have that exact same rocker switch in my car for my fogs!
Sucks about the exhaust but glad everything was figured out in the end.
i ran the ground all the way to the engine bay for that rocker switch. the new exhaust only cost 150 bucks. cant beat that price. the shop down the street wanted like 650 bucks. the sound is soooo much cleaner.

[chrish8r]

put on some tint and boy does it complete the look. 35% on the front windows and 20% on the rest.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/38614454078_large-1.jpg
it turned out fine but has a few imperfections. not too bad for my first tintjob(sounds sexual) haha
looking into getting upgraded brake rotors and pads.....any suggestions?????(budget friendly please)

[bulldozer24]

The tint definitely makes it look better, and for the brakes go with hawk brake pads and oem rotors for a budget upgrade and for a little extra you can get drilled or slotted rotors.

[chrish8r]

thanks, the rear window needs tinted still. and ill check into the hawk pads. and my ABS light has been on for eternity and i still have to fix it.......ugh

[harrymaneuvers]

Do you know what abs code it is throwing?

[chrish8r]

Do you know what abs code it is throwing?
i know that it is the ABS wheel sensor in the front right tire. we had it checked out but never got around to fix it yet. :smt013

[chrish8r]

i wanted to go to the OC AWD meet this past weekend but put it off and put it off and didnt have any money. uggghhh!!! and in all the pics, i only saw one legacy of my body style. gotta wait til next year.

[Navi271]

Gotta represent!! lol

[chrish8r]

went through spring valley park(AKA Rehmeyers Hollow) and despite no ABS, my subie(recently dubbed the name "Bruce") enjoyed the dirt roads and car engulfing puddles. it suprisingly kept up with a 'Yota and Dodge....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/38614454081_large-1.jpg
the mud was baked onto the muffler
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/38614454080_large-1.jpg
not as dirty but i like the angle
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/38614454079_large-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

tried to put on an HID kit today and totally annihilated my battery....no fuses blown. the car just needs jumped to start it everytime....but at least i had the spindle in the front left tire fixxed. oh yeah, which that damn spindle made me miss the subie meet at longs park(which i drove past in another vehicle anyway. felt awkward to pull up in a Honda SUV). guess ill just have to stick with fake HID bulbs......

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

tried to put on an HID kit today and totally annihilated my battery....no fuses blown. the car just needs jumped to start it everytime....but at least i had the spindle in the front left tire fixxed. oh yeah, which that damn spindle made me miss the subie meet at longs park(which i drove past in another vehicle anyway. felt awkward to pull up in a Honda SUV). guess ill just have to stick with fake HID bulbs......

you coming out to the meet in Limerick? I'll be going if you want to hitch a ride or drive along side with.

[chrish8r]

tried to put on an HID kit today and totally annihilated my battery....no fuses blown. the car just needs jumped to start it everytime....but at least i had the spindle in the front left tire fixxed. oh yeah, which that damn spindle made me miss the subie meet at longs park(which i drove past in another vehicle anyway. felt awkward to pull up in a Honda SUV). guess ill just have to stick with fake HID bulbs......

you coming out to the meet in Limerick? I'll be going if you want to hitch a ride or drive along side with.

as of now im planning on going to it. Thanks for the offer. Ill have to see the condition of my car closer to the meet.

[chrish8r]

centurian subiration!!!!!!!!!! cant wait for this meet to come......SECP(Subaru Enthusiast of Central Pa) are having a meet to celebrate gaining 100 members. oh and i blew a hole in my filter on my tranny but got that fixxed. and the smell of gas still needs resolve(code P0440 EVAP system) they smoked the system and found no leaks at all so it still smells and hopefully wont destroy my MPG's still

[chrish8r]

the HID kit i traded for a cell phone is finally installed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454088_large-2.jpg

[chrish8r]

put two more stickers on my wagon
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454089_large-1.jpg
pedobear is heavy creepin on my back window now
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454090_large-1.jpg
i also did this to be funny
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454091_large-1.jpg

on the 24th, york subaru group had a meet at the Galleria mall parking lot which moved to Rocky Ridge park then a cruise which ended at Fuddruckers.....there was a total attendance of 31 subarus......here are the other legacy's that were there
mine
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454097_large-1.jpg
geckoboy86
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454093_large-1.jpg
amgarrety
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454098_large-1.jpg

and the others that im not sure if they are on here:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454094_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454095_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454098_large-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454099_large-1.jpg

and here is all the cars(except two late arrivals) lined up in the parking lot...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454096_large-1.jpg

this is everybody lined up before the cruise on druck valley road....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454092_large-1.jpg

and these rims drew a lot of attention at the meet
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/38614454100_large-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Nice. The Silver BE with the fogs mounted on front is amgarrety. We were talking with the blue legacy owner about joining the site.

[chrish8r]

Nice. The Silver BE with the fogs mounted on front is amgarrety. We were talking with the blue legacy owner about joining the site.

amgarrety noted and i hope that blue legacy joins

[geckoboy86]

That blue one looks nice. Looked like he was going VIP styling with it.

[chrish8r]

yeah....that vip look is subtle and good looking

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Wish I could of been there. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

[chrish8r]

well i took out my HIDs and am back to Silverstar UltraVisions(BOOOOO!!!) but its nice. took the electrical tape eyelids off. im thinking of making something in metalshop to use on my car....maybe a brushguard of some sort???

[amgarrety]

I just now found this haha. Im glad my car was featured here :grin:

[chrish8r]

I just now found this haha. Im glad my car was featured here :grin:

yeah. i cant wait for the next one.........but it will be after i do my SATs so it will give me something to look forward to afterwards

[amgarrety]

Haha, I don't know if i'll be there or not. I work that day, and if I don't, I was thinking about going junkyarding with a friend of mine. But if I have time, i'll stop by and enjoy the mass of Subarus.

I think im going to try to talk my dad into getting a BRZ after its unveiled on the 30th. That way I have something to really show off there.

[chrish8r]

so i had to somehow use my subaru to transport a 4x8 sheet of oak veneer plywood to school today...well i learned first that it didnt fit inside(well it did but i would have to recline the driver seat and then lean to the side which wouldnt let me see where i am going). so i decided to use ratchet straps and put it on top of the roof rails and voila! it worked. i had to keep my hand outside the window and hold onto the plywood all they way to school(i coulnd feel my hand it was so cold!!!). i only used two straps but it worked. and who need a truck any way???
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111102_083217-1.jpg
you cant tell in the picture but two people in our tech department have some tastefully modded cars. one is a N/A deep red cobalt that is very nice(body kit, rims, intake, exhaust) and the other is a white miata with some nice rims and a muffler that has shot soot all on the white bumper and whoever it is, they live down the road from the school and have probably 3 subaru legacy wagons in their driveway.

oh, and here is my wonderful park job at school(dont worry, i park next to my girlfriend so she doesnt mind when i park like that).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111102_174202-2.jpg

[chrish8r]

Bought a coupler to hopefully go back to the hybrid intake. Any suggestion on filters?? K&n maybe???

[chrish8r]

i am currently working on making a diy tow hook out of some 1/4" steel.....will be posting up a diy soon

[Huffer]

Paper filter or stock one works fine for the hybrid intake.

Get yourself some rack rails and you can haul all kinds of stuff on the roof.

[chrish8r]

Paper filter or stock one works fine for the hybrid intake.

Get yourself some rack rails and you can haul all kinds of stuff on the roof.

yeah.....they are less expensive. my fram paper filter looks almost black so i needed to find a replacement before i put it back on.

[Zac]

Man I'm loving this outback!

When my legacy is payed off definetly buying on of these as a DD!

[chrish8r]

Thanks man...yours is amazing as well....i just wish there were parts made for this style legacy....but thats what makes these cars so unique. Having to jerry rig all of your parts

[Zac]

well here in canada we can already import GT-B's so I could also get one of those :P

[chrish8r]

well here in canada we can already import GT-B's so I could also get one of those :P

those are some very nice machines there!!!!

[chrish8r]

replaced the thermostat today.....turns out i had the aftermarket short one in which is not as good....so i replaced it with a longer one which by my research, should get the job done a heck of a lot better

[chrish8r]

alongside the tow hook im making, my friend had some scrap in his truckbed and i picked up this grill grate....and i decided to hold it up to the bottom opeining of my bumper and it fits perfectly. looks like im gonna have a DIY grille guard as well soon....i love this junk engineering ingenuity!!!!

[chrish8r]

so i made a tow hook in metal and i made a DIY....heres a pic
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/20111116_153339-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

i went back to the hybrid intake......gonna see if it makes a difference in my mpg's

[chrish8r]

i believe it true to say that i will not be the proud owner of a subaru legacy.......i have a blown hg, need a gas tank and rear strut....costing 3800......

[geckoboy86]

That sucks. Are you going to part it out?

[chrish8r]

Idk yet. I will still drive it locally until i can find a new mode of transportation....fingers crossed on a local subaru SVX fixxer upper

[geckoboy86]

Ok. Reasoning for my asking is that I am after a non-recolored gauge cluster. Must be grey faced with red needled. But I will also need the one color connector that goes into the speedometer, its blue or green (and it'll need some of the wire so I can make an adapter). Ill be going from a 140 to a 120 speedo.

[chrish8r]

car still has blown headgaskets but it passed inspeciton after i had the gas tank replaced. it will be repaired slowly but surely. but for the meantime i will be working more so on my newly acquired SVX.

!!!!!!!check out my SVX in the MR II section!!!!!

[chrish8r]

well the inspection and emission ran out so i had a new gas tank put in and a caliper replaced to pass. now i can use it to make light travel while i am shop jumping with the SVX to get the exhaust done soon.

[chrish8r]

quick update: Looking around to see who is gonna do my headgaskets for the cheapest. another option would be to swap in another 2.5 i found for 250 but the guy will do the headgaskets on that motor for another 100. so thats 350 for a complete motor. just throwing around some of the routes i may take so i can get some outside input form others.

[chrish8r]

so supposedly my dad found a local guy who can possibly do the headgaskets for around 850. after the SVX gets fixxed up, this will be next in line.

[chrish8r]

does anybody notice anything different about my car??
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/20120324154137-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Tails?

[chrish8r]

Yep...tinted the lower amber lenses

[Chief]

looks good

[fkearney39]

i really like the way the tail lights look, almost look JDM haha

[chrish8r]

Drove it around today to drop off some stuff that i couldnt fit in the SVX.... I hope these headgaskets can get done soon so i can stop worrying about the car overheating when im driving. It really makes you plan out your trips better.

Well on a more physical car related topic, my muffler hanger is a little loose and is causing the plastic cut out to melt but it doesnt really matter.

[omgshitsjrdn]

YEAH REPPIN' PENNSYLVANIA!!!! Reading, PA here.

[chrish8r]

YEAH REPPIN' PENNSYLVANIA!!!! Reading, PA here.

There are quite a few of us PA people here. Mostly centered around York and lancaster

[omgshitsjrdn]

I feel like my two rear qtr panels are so rusted that it's going to eat my whole car.

[chrish8r]

Mines not too bad but i guess im sorta lucky....you should rip out those rubber linings from the wheel well fender. It traps a lot of dirt that causes the rust

[amgarrety]

Whoa whoa whoa I forgot to tell you! I have a friend of mine who does head gaskets for $600 + parts. And I get $50 for referring you! I don't know if it's too late or not but I thought i'd throw that out there.

[chrish8r]

Whoa whoa whoa I forgot to tell you! I have a friend of mine who does head gaskets for $600 + parts. And I get $50 for referring you! I don't know if it's too late or not but I thought i'd throw that out there.

Please further inform me. Haha...pm me with info and stuff

[omgshitsjrdn]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/3328qk4-1.jpg

I'm asking too much, but could you please help me find what you're talking about. I feel dumb.

[chrish8r]

No problem man. We are all her to help. It is right where the paintjob ends around the wheel opening. There is a rubber strip that goes from one end of the arch to the other. It will pull out but from the picture, you may rip off that silver tape when doing this. Hope this clears it up.

[omgshitsjrdn]

LOL, I've been picking at it for the longest, and nothing is there. Perhaps it was already removed?

[chrish8r]

Is that a recent picture? Because i i believe i can see the rubber gasket there

[omgshitsjrdn]

Yeah, I just took it not too long ago. Like 2 hours not too long ago. That line under on the under panel is just a sanded area.

[chrish8r]

Ill try and take a picture later today but i have mine pulled out already.

[omgshitsjrdn]

I just pulled one, but it's behind the wheel, and one of the headers I thnk sits on it... Once I pulled a fountain of dirt, and glass came out.

[chrish8r]

Im not entirely sure what you pulled off but I dont think it was the same thing. here is a pic of where it should be on my car.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/20120418170258-1.jpg
and here is the picture of yours showing the exact location
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/wheelwellrubber-1.jpg

[omgshitsjrdn]

Is it a super thin layer? I'm going to try sanding that part to see if anything is there

[chrish8r]

you shouldnt need to sand anything. it is a rubber lining that seals where the paint meets the wheel well. should be flexible. ive already removed mine but that where my finger is is where the rubber lining should be.

[omgshitsjrdn]

There's literally nothing there LOL. That's just how my car is molded. It's weird I know.

[chrish8r]

So i was showing my friend my hybrid intake setup when he showed me that my one vaccum line was crackee and about ready to fall off. But im not gonna worry about that till i get the head gaskets done. Im hoping that ill find a job soon so i will be able to start saving to get them done. But luckily i have a twenty minute commute to college so ill be able to still work hopefully and pay for it......haha i just decided to rant

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

keep us updated. At least you have a set of wheels to keep you mobile.

[omgshitsjrdn]

That school you transported that plywood was in Hanover yeah?

[chrish8r]

Nah man. It was susquehannock high school

[chrish8r]

So I got home from Jamaica today(finally!! after a 7 hour delay on my flight) and when i got home, I noticed something different!!! this car was not not in my driveway!!! so I think that my parents are fixxing for a sort of graduation present(I hope).

Oh and while in jamaica, i saw a 2nd gen wagon with jdm tails. If i wasnt in the tour shuttle I would have made an offer on them because the driver probably had no idea what he had. And may i also add that for being in Jamaica, it was i pristine conditon with this beautiful deep blue color. sorry, no pic though

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

you scared me for a second! lol

[geckoboy86]

Ditto....Fill us in when you find out whats going on

[chrish8r]

So my dad took it to a local backyard garage to have it worked on...its because he wants to drive it

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

So my dad took it to a local backyard garage to have it worked on...its because he wants to drive it

haha well I think he will have to fight you for it!

[chrish8r]

My car seems to be sitting funny. lol
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120626170200-1.jpg

So that means the engine is out. I snagged a few pictures of it while I was looking it over.
Whoever did my timiming belt last beat the shit out of my crank pulley and timing belt cover.
Well here is the somewhat bare block:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120626170218-1.jpg

Heads so you can see the leaks:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120626170240-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120626170224-1.jpg

Picture of the old gaskets:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120626170248-1.jpg

Picture looking into the pistons:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120626170259-1.jpg

and I also learned why my exhaust sounded like a sewing machine on stock headers; there was a leak in the gasket( or lack of gasket which rusted away).

so I am gonna search some local yards for the timing belt covers while the heads are machined.

[Navi271]

It's about time! lol Good luck getting it fixed. I broke one tab of a timing belt cover last time I took it off... whoops! I think they're easy to break.

[Crowboy]

I think Bookem might have what you need in his for sale thread. I just ordered some odds and ends from him, he's great to deal with.

http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=24982

Zack

[chrish8r]

It's about time! lol Good luck getting it fixed. I broke one tab of a timing belt cover last time I took it off... whoops! I think they're easy to break.

It is about time. and I am only in need of two pieces of the cover: the middle section and one of the inside parts of a side.


I think Bookem might have what you need in his for sale thread. I just ordered some odds and ends from him, he's great to deal with.

Zack

It seems like he has about two in line and his center piece has a similar hole from rubbing like mine. but thank you for looking. I may have found the center one for 35 bucks online.

[Crowboy]

http://www.1stsubaruparts.com/ has the center for $21 (PN 13570AA101)
The inside covers are PN 13575AA044 for the driver side and PN 13568AA072 for the passenger side, 1st subaru has them for about $30 ea. None of them come with gaskets.

These part numbers are confirmed for a '97 EJ25D but you may want to use the parts catalog at http://opposedforces.com/ to confirm the right part numbers for your '99.

I just went through this on mine, thought it might help.

Zack

[chrish8r]

I took some pics of my broken timing belt covers just for reference.

centerpiece- shattered hole, rubbing mark, broken tab
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120628105654-1.jpg

right inner cover- large fracture by a hole
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120628105729-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

So I got some goodies today!!! timing belt covers and the gaskets
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/20120630192234-1.jpg

Hopefully this is the last and only thing I will need to buy to get my car running

[chrish8r]

So I just heard back that the heads pressure tested just fine so now I wait until It all gets back to my mechanic.

ps- Depending on how some things go, there may be a suprise when it all gets put back together!!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

turbo???

[chrish8r]

turbo???

I wish. But im not making out that well. Haha

[chrish8r]

So I should be getting my little goodie in the mail tomorrow(well today but tomrrow for all intensive purposes)

and in the meantime, here are some old pics that I editted. Enjoy!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/afterfocus_1341440766756-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/afterfocus_1341440913725-1.jpg

And a picture from a car show where I actually got a trophy for this car(There was a lack of competiton in the category)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/afterfocus_1341441405191-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

So I must be the last stop on UPS's route cause they always come later in the time frame but it did come thankfully.

Who I got it from is a secret but the box size should give it away...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/201207111517111-1.jpg

[98legwag]

You aren't the last stop. My tire has been "out for delivery" for almost 12 hours.

[fkearney39]

So I must be the last stop on UPS's route cause they always come later in the time frame but it did come thankfully.

Who I got it from is a secret but the box size should give it away...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/201207111517111-1.jpg

DNA motoring headers? haha

[chrish8r]

Maybe........haha

[chrish8r]

So just my luck with this car. I called to check on the status of it and the mechanic says "well the machine shop was on vacation for the last week and Im in Florida this weekend helping my dad buy a new house". I was really hoping to have it back and done by now but the wait continues.......

[chrish8r]

So today I got my baby back!!!!!! There are a few things that i must do like brakes and rotors but thats okay.

Here it is! Been sitting for about a month or two so it is kinda dirty.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120721172307-2.jpg

So fkearney39 was right, the box contained the UEL headers from DNA Motoring. I got them for 120 bucks shipped.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120711151711-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120711151833-2.jpg

And like most of the Ebay headers, these ones had to be persuaded a little to fit on correctly. but atleast I have some shine to the underside of my car. Ive decided not to wrap them just because Ive read very mixxed reviews on what wrapping can do. Some say it expedites rust while others say it slows it down. Im just going to leave them as they are. Well here they are on the car
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120721175131-2.jpg

But the mechanic who is an old school guy was telling me my hybrid intake isnt as functional as stock and yada yada. Well I guess I was misinformed or he just isnt too into it on the modification of a N/A subaru.....

Sound clip and such to come!!!

[chrish8r]

In the process, my exhaust shifted over and is now touching the heatshield and makes a terrible sound. Im hoping that if I put a hanger in there, it will pull it the right way and stop the noise.

[chrish8r]

Just gave my wagon a well over-due wash. Its been over 7 months since it was washed last!!!
Here it is all clean but Ill probably end up waxxing it later this week
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120722180015-1.jpg

I also recieved my free air freshener from DNA motoring. It was free so what can you say??
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120721135608-2.jpg

[fkearney39]

haha yes i knew i was right!! and damn i want a free air freshener haha

[chrish8r]

haha yes i knew i was right!! and damn i want a free air freshener haha

just go to the facebook page for DNA motoring and like their page. then send them a message that says "fresh" and your name and address.

[Huffer]

In the process, my exhaust shifted over and is now touching the heatshield and makes a terrible sound. Im hoping that if I put a hanger in there, it will pull it the right way and stop the noise.

If you can, trim the heatshield and see if that provides enough clearance.

[chrish8r]

Sorry, forgot to update that part. I made a temporary fix of taking silicone hot pads and wrapped them around the exhaust pipe there. Once i can get to a welder, ill put another hanger in there to pull it the other way.

[chrish8r]

And here is the video of the new sound. I love it!!

http://youtu.be/PrWDuGsuRrs

[98legwag]

Sounds good.

[chrish8r]

Sounds good.


Thanks man

[Huffer]

I love the chirping birds.

Car sounds nice too! :D

[chrish8r]

I love the chirping birds.

Car sounds nice too! :D

The calming sounds of nature, a calm breeze blowing and the rumble of a subie!! haha

[omgshitsjrdn]

Notice any gains?

[chrish8r]

To be honest i cant because i havent driven the car for about three months before this ao i sont really have anything for comparison

[Navi271]

Sounds good! Like the birds as well lol, it's a subaru in its natural habitat!

I've put on my stock one back on for a little bit while I rewrap my borla knockoff header, and I swear I feel a slight difference in power, with just daily driving. It just feels a little sluggish when I'm driving normal.

Since you're not using heat wrap can you hear the sewing maching sound, a clicking sound, also sounds like an exhaust leak sound?

I also see that your header has slightly different pipe splitters/reducers, idk what else to call them, welded in. Mine are shorter and don't look like they're the best for airflow. It's interesting that the same product is made in different ways, which is why there are fitment issues and maybe quality issues with others.

[chrish8r]

Yeah, i get some slight sewing machine noise but its not as noticeable as a lot of people have said but mine are still a bit new.

[chrish8r]

So I put a more appropriate coupler on my intake instead of the two couplers clamped together
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120724131153-1.jpg

And I also put two more sticker on, "Agile Automotive" is one of the local tuning shops and the white swoosh is our local "York PA Subaru Group" logo.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120722203526-2.jpg

I plan on cleaning up the wiring for the extra fogs and Hella horns by looming them so they look better. And I will try to put on my NRG grounding kit and may make a write up for it.

[chrish8r]

So I decided to remove my Subaru windshield banner. It was starting to get pieces taken out of it and it wasnt compatible with the direction of my car.

Before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120726143906-1.jpg

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120726144740-1.jpg


And also, does anybody know what this tube/ vacuum line is for??
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120726143732-2.jpg
It is the tope hard line along the firewall and has about 8-10 inches of rubber hose that is not currently connected to anything. I believe it is cruise control but am not postive. thank you

[Huffer]

Looks like it's coming off the brake booster, so I'm thinking ABS?

[chrish8r]

I was messing around with it last night and it seems to be the cruise control. It connects to this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120726170113-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Makes sense - when you press the brake pedal, the vacuum will disengage cruise control. So did you test it yet?

[chrish8r]

Havent had a chance to test it but i will tonight

[chrish8r]

So cruise control works now so that will save my foot on the long highway drives.

So our local Subaru group had a meet last night that had a fellow SL-i member and some should-be members as well.
Here is mine(quick waxed it beforehand):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120727191250-2.jpg

Here is xoSubieLegacyxo:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120727191312-1.jpg

Shot of the SL-i presence:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120727191655-2.jpg


And here Jay Swartz(Who needs to make a ride thread already!!):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120727191300-2.jpg

And this guy has a nice Legacy 3.0R lifted with a trailer he hand made attached to the back:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120727191411-2.jpg

I made a time lapse video of my trip to the this meet(Tropical Treat Meet):
http://youtu.be/uzjJYFkVaQc

[chrish8r]

So our group attended the Creatures of the Night car show hosted by Visual Reality car club. Show had a very large turnout.
Here is a link of some of the photos I took at the show:
http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff4 ... 28%202012/ (http://s1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/chrish8r/Creatures%20of%20the%20Night%20July%2028%202012/)

So at first, we all didnt enter:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120728164331-2.jpg

But then we all entered just because we could:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/20120728173312-2.jpg

Our local group totalled about 12 people

SL-i members in attendance: Jay Swartz, xoSubieLegacyxo and of course me!!

[chrish8r]

So about a month ago I ordered some 194 LEDs to put in my license plate lights. It was off Amazon and about a week later, the company said the package was lost so they refunded me the money which was cool. but today I get this in the mail!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120801110821-1.jpg

Here is a picture courtesy of Visual Reality from the Creatures of the night show:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/487333_485111718168401_2056149162_n-1.jpg

As of right now, I have college starting up in a month, so I am going to just do normal maintenance on this car and try and get it looking very good for next summer.

[chrish8r]

Help me decide what color to paint my wheels!!!
vote in the poll
VVVVVVVVVVV
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=25331 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=25331)

[chrish8r]

So I filled up today and got 19.2 mpg!!! The highest I have ever had in this car. And that was with a heavy foot from getting my header and wanting to hear it alot. So I will try to drive more conservatively and see how high I can get it to go

[chrish8r]

So I bought a 10" turtle wax random orbital polisher today for 25 bucks. Decided I wanted to try it out and for the money, it saves a large amount of elbow grease that goes into buffing out the wax. It doesnt hit everything but thats alright with me because its only a few small spots.

Here she is all waxxed up:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120803182919-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

So this past weekend, there was a mini photo shoot that went down. All three(one as of earlier today) are members of this website. Me of course but also drtylggy and 1997subarulegacy.

All photo credits go to drtylggy who was the man behind the camera.

Here are a few pictures:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/530891_3583407950113_678608233_n-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/402098_3583404550028_755978511_n-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/200718_3583426830585_811971776_n-1.jpg

Me and 1997subarulegacy being stupid:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/401990_3583414790284_1990585280_n-1.jpg

And here is my favorite one of my car:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/378361_3583399149893_682487236_n-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

Came out to my car in the morning to find this nice coat of dew on my car. I like how it makes the windshield look silver

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120816072734-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

Finally put my SL-i decal on:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120819152302-1.jpg

And yesterday, I went past one of the local Subie shops, IAG Performance. Too bad they were closed when I actually realized I was in that area....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120818200910-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

Finally cleaned it after a good while. Took it to a local wash bay and did it myself. This place was really cool though. It had the normal pressure washer and brush, but it also had a special sprayer for the triple colored foam and an air gun to dry off your car. Not too bad of a job either. Then yesterday I used the express shine wax and rain x on my windows and what a difference the rain x made with all this rain we are having!!!

[chrish8r]

Filled up my gas tank and I got 20.3 mpg which I think is the highest I have ever gotten. May get a rear tower strut brace sometime soon and maybe a GREEN air filter. Anybody have any experience with GREEN filters???

[98legwag]

If 20 mpg was the best I've gotten I be pissed. I got 32 mpg over a tank once on the way back from Utah.

[chrish8r]

I wish I could get 32 mpg out of a tank......

[98legwag]

Yeah, it was coming down off the Colorado Plateau with a tail wind. Would've been better but I had about 200lbs of extra crap in the car.

[Rubie_25GT]

soo make that velocity chamber yet?

[chrish8r]

soo make that velocity chamber yet?

I probably wont be able to until i get a break in college......

[chrish8r]

So I think I have been doing the hybrid intake wrong..... I do not have the hemholtz resonator in the fender like Williaty says. I guess I skimmed over it too much and missed that part.

So I will probably put the resonator back in this weekend and also replace the ugly blue vacuum lines with the plain jane black ones from Advance Auto.

[Zac]

Yes you definetly need the snorkus put back in!

[chrish8r]

Good thing i still have it in my garage and didnt sell it or throw it away! Haha

[Dead91silvia]

And yesterday, I went past one of the local Subie shops, IAG Performance. Too bad they were closed when I actually realized I was in that area....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120818200910-1.jpg

I've been there before! Went with Yamazaki to get his STi after they did some work... Cool place for sure! It's like a candy store... :razz:

[Dead91silvia]

Yes you definetly need the snorkus put back in!

Good thing i still have it in my garage and didnt sell it or throw it away! Haha

Why are you putting it back in? :smt017 Makes sense if our taking your car through mud and water, but if all you're doing is on road stuff, then they are a bit useless...

[chrish8r]

I re-read williatys write up on it and he used the hemholtz resonator. I will see if it makes a difference in mpgs or the butt dyno. Ill probably have to read over it again to take another shot at what the technical stuff means.

[chrish8r]

Ill post this here just so I remember to read it soon....
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1471819 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819)

But here is my car sitting all clean at college
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120905_1651581-1.jpg

next to my friends Cummins
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120910_121900-1.jpg

and an editted one
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/afterfocus_13469414210501-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

So I found my answer to if I do need the resonator and he made it very clear to those of us who dont wish to read 1600+ posts......

Read post # 199
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... 819&page=8 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819&page=8)

[chrish8r]

This one is going to be pretty picture heavy so be prepared!!!

Today was the day I changed up the vacuum lines and reinstalled the resonator into my hybrid intake.
Before(crappy lines that came with the kit a while back):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_155126-1.jpg

Discoloring hose(from fuel/oil vapors??)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_155149-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_155312-1.jpg

Had a split vacuum line so this is how the guy who did the headgaskets fixed that
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_155159-1.jpg
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Replaced lines(moved the one blue on to the front because of pinching issues with black hose)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_170534-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_170544-1.jpg

Resonator back in the fenderwell:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_164125-1.jpg

This is supposed to attach on both sides but was eaten away with rust:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_165832-1.jpg

Old bolt decided to snap off in the hole:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_165547-1.jpg
Replaced it with a self tapping screw and washer:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_165645-1.jpg

All back together!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_170521-1.jpg
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I also took this time to look at my UEL headers and how close they are to the oil filter/ oil pan.

They are discoloring the way stainless should:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_163919-1.jpg

Oil Fllter:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_164012-1.jpg
Picture makes it look closer but I can fit my finger in between.

Oil Pan:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120917_164024-1.jpg
Again, I can stick my fingers through there.



AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120912_182534-1.jpg
My newest passenger who shall be joining me in about 4 weeks!!!

[98legwag]

What kind of puppy?

[chrish8r]

Female pitbull mixed. My friend had a littler of ten so we claimed the runt to the litter. :-)

[98legwag]

Sweet. I have a lab mix.

[chrish8r]

Nice. Our dogs will be riding in style. Haha

[nikolaus.conrad]

PUPPY!!! =]]]

[chrish8r]

Before I make any observances on the hybrid setup with the "snorkus", I am going to wiat and run a few tanks of gas through it first.

Here is what I did today. I bought a can of Plasti dip to redo my grille and also to blend my peeling trim.

Here is the grille after I redid it:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_134834_zpsb607ff5c-1.jpg

And here is the trim around the back windows that was peeling:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_131227_zps0a2d46aa-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_131241_zps0c124d9b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_131651_zpsc9f0ee59-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_131700_zps0b407dfb-1.jpg

After:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_134435_zpsa337e0c8-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_134453_zpsb171f8b6-1.jpg

When I was peeling the tape off, some of the Plastidip stuck so I had to respray the one area:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120921_134508_zpsf286cbae-1.jpg


Plasti dip is kind of like that really convincing friend. It makes you think "maybe I should paint this and this and that"......haha

[chrish8r]

So the York PA Subaru Group ventured out to IAG Performance to a dyno day.

Here are a few pictures:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/561668_10151127317623411_2117891424_n_zp-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/581486_10151127318008411_1350661131_n_zp-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/404014_10151127317763411_1842941104_n_zp-1.jpg

I also picked up a few(secret for now) goodies while I was there.....One from a IAG and one from a fellow SL-i member

[chrish8r]

So here is one of my new parts. It is a front strut bar. I bought it from xosubielegacyxo at the IAG meet.

This is part one out of a few of my "get stiff" section of my build.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120922_165300_zps39343ac2-1.jpg

A little hazy:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120922_165401_zpsa04d3cba-1.jpg

Shined up with Eagle One Polishing Wool:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120922_165612_zpsc235015b-1.jpg

Installed:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120922_194139_zps67c159b0-1.jpg

bolts:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120922_194148_zps11038f52-1.jpg

As far as I can tell, the ride is a bit stiffer but I havent had the chance to try it out to really test it.

[chrish8r]

Well I have had a little time to test out the strut bar and it has changed the way by car handles in a good way. My car has less of a "hopping" feeling when I go around a turn fast. Also, it seems that changing lanes on the highway is smoother. But I still plan on getting a rear strut bar to add even more rigidity to the car.

So I took my car to the Lube Center and the guys liked my car a bit.(one thought the FWD fuse could be used to save fuel mileage. haha)

The important thing is the below guy put on a smaller oil filter so It would not be so close to the UEL headers. Here it is:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120925_175632-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120925_175650-1.jpg

The filter is a Mighty Auto Parts Engine Guard II oil filter. I have never really heard of them but they seem decent. Anybody know more about the brand??

[nikolaus.conrad]

Never heard of them, I'll check them out sometime if I'm getting UELs ;)

[chrish8r]

So I wanted to see how my car will sound with a muffler delete So I figured out a way I can do it without having to weld my muffler back on if Im not a fan of it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/mufflerdeleteplan-1.jpg

My plan is to cut the exhaust before the muffler. This is where the "quick-release" part comes in. I can put a reducer on with clamps to have my muffler on or I can just put a straight pipe or dump pipe that will be clamped to the car's exhaust to achieve the muffler delete. This setup should only cost me around 20-25 bucks. I will try to do it this weekend but im not sure yet. But trust me, if I do it, Ill be sure to post it up!!!

[Huffer]

You won't like it for long. At first, it'll sound awesome. But then you'll realise that you only have 165hp and 0-60 still takes awhile.

[chrish8r]

I went to do my muffler delete last night but my cutting wheel wouldnt work so I am going to put it on hold for now.

But I also found out that my puppy likes my car!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/09/20120928_181420-1.jpg



Oh, and I cant figure out how to take off my stock splashguards......

[98legwag]

Nice puppy. As for the splash guards, it should be 3 bolts or 2 bolts and a push rivet. On mine the nuts behind the splash guards just spin.

[chrish8r]

The nuts on mine spin to but i cant seem to get to them

[nikolaus.conrad]

Just rip 'em off!

[chrish8r]

Just two editted pictures from my boredom between classes...

Reppin' SL-i
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/fotor_1350410716364-1.jpg

I couldnt resist when I saw this at the end of the lot
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/fotor_1350422031963-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

So yesterday I picked up a Go Pro HD Hero 3 Silver edition for myself.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/20121024_214802-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/20121024_214819-1.jpg

I need to tweak the settings and figure out how to utilize it to the max but I love it so far.

Here are some pictures I took with it:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/GOPR0003-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/GOPR0083-1.jpg

And here is the unboxing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzTfT8-dEoI

Night and wind test(I had to hold the camera due to the suctin mount still being in the mail):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otLHjnNKoeE

[MonstarMotorsports]

uhhgg i need like 4 of those :(

[chrish8r]

I wish i could have four as well....Haha

[chrish8r]

Suction cup came in the mail yesterday so I made this suction test/exhaust video. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHBp4AxyTIw

[1996Battlewagon]

Sounds like a Subaru! I've always been impressed with the GoPro's abilities to capture sound. Not bad for an in-board mic. You should mount it in the lip of the front bumper cover and then go hoon some curves. It'll be a different kind of noise.

[chrish8r]

Once Sandy is done pounding me up here, I plan doing such a thing from the front and back

[chrish8r]

So here is a video of mulitple mounting positions on the car:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3D4WTac ... e=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3D4WTaccYs&feature=youtu.be)

but I have been smelling coolant lately and I found where it was at. It is a the top of the timing belt cover in the middle.
I will try to get pictures to show it better.

[chrish8r]

So here is where the leaked coolant is located at. My hunch is the upper radiator hose but im not entirely sure.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/20121106_171837-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/20121107_164509-1.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

My legacy did that. I believe it's a hose that goes beneath the intake manifold, but ask someone for confirmation.

[chrish8r]

It seems fine for right now(probably have to top off coolant a little each week or so)

But I took a few pictures at school:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/fotor_135266579994028-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/fotor_135266579902581-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

I bought a subwoofer and amplifier off my friend yesterday. For only 20 bucks, I got a 10 inch Bazooka sub, a Rockford Fosgate amp and a sealed box. The sub is only 100 watt rms and the amp is 100-150 watts rms. I know I am not going to break window but I hope to add some more "depth" to my music....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121201_183901-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121201_183911-1.jpg

Now im am looking for a low priced headunit(sub $100) and an amp wiring kit. Ive been looking at a 50 dollar Dual unit. I dont need bluetooth or all those bells and whistles. Just a unit to power my sub and amp....Any suggestions for me and my budget?

[98legwag]

Check out http://www.crutchfield.com. They usually have some good deals.

Edit- just saw this on Nasioc. A Dual din headunit with aux and usb input for $55 shipped. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2425838 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2425838)

[chrish8r]

I have decided to keep the stock headunit and try that approach since i had a stock sub anyway. But when i get to the point of being more serious with my sound system, its gonna be crutchfield or bust for me. cant beat their service.

Here is a thread of my new plan:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=26251

[chrish8r]

So I was able to get into contact with this guy(www.ae64.com (http://www.ae64.com)) who sells almost every stock Subaru wiring harness. It should run me about 15 buck for a forward sub harness. Most of his harnesses are under 20 bucks and he makes sure you dont buy the wrong one.

[chrish8r]

Im one piece(its in the mail somewhere) from starting work on this stock headunit, aftermarket sub project.

All the info and pictures can be found here:
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=26251&p=315049#p315049 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=26251&p=315049#p315049)

[chrish8r]

As some of you may know, I have a Youtube channel with the username "TheDirtyDirtyDirty". I plan on trying to cover a lot of the local meets and such in my area. I know my videos are very amatuer and far from those great videos like those from TofuWreck and Kostov.

What I ask is for you all to give me a subscription(https://www.youtube.com/user/thedirtydi ... ature=mhee (https://www.youtube.com/user/thedirtydirtydirty?feature=mhee))

And if you are on Facebook, I would ask that you like my Official Youtube page(https://www.facebook.com/Thedirtydirtydirty)

Thank you all for your support!!

[chrish8r]

After having time to actually stop and think since the first semester is over, I decided to not put any more money into this car(well unless I find an irresistible deal...) besides maintainence. I love this car and plan to drive it for a long time, but it has come to the point where it is at the end of what I wish to do to it.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

After having time to actually stop and think since the first semester is over, I decided to not put any more money into this car(well unless I find an irresistible deal...) besides maintainence. I love this car and plan to drive it for a long time, but it has come to the point where it is at the end of what I wish to do to it.

I got to that point in the Legacy as well, but then the power steering let go. :(

[chrish8r]

After having time to actually stop and think since the first semester is over, I decided to not put any more money into this car(well unless I find an irresistible deal...) besides maintainence. I love this car and plan to drive it for a long time, but it has come to the point where it is at the end of what I wish to do to it.

I got to that point in the Legacy as well, but then the power steering let go. :(

Yeah, but hopefully nothing on mine lets go....haha

[98legwag]

I think I am getting to that point too. There is more I want to do but its time to start saving for a house.

[chrish8r]

It does make me a little sad that i am at this point with the car though....

[ctrlaltstartx]

It does make me a little sad that i am at this point with the car though....
Shouldn't make you sad...that just means its time to pick up another toy :grin:

[chrish8r]

It does make me a little sad that i am at this point with the car though....
Shouldn't make you sad...that just means its time to pick up another toy :grin:

Preferably a newer legacy gt or outback xt( but thats not for a few years)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

It does make me a little sad that i am at this point with the car though....
Shouldn't make you sad...that just means its time to pick up another toy :grin:

Preferably a newer legacy gt or outback xt( but thats not for a few years)

or be like DeadSilvia and have a million toys haha

[chrish8r]

I was overjoyed when it began to snow
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121224_151127-1.jpg

Snow equivalent to piles of rubber at a dragway...Pile of my snow treads. haha
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121226_113744-1.jpg

GoPro covered in snow from filming
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121226_114022-1.jpg

Video of my(limited) fun in the snow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=triaZDJBGSw


I also bought a new Camera as well. It is a Canon EOS Rebel T4i
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121230_182939-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/12/20121230_232405-1.jpg

Now I can get some very high quality pictures and some videos!!

[chevyman1968]

Haha I was so excited for the snow this week! Yesterday my buddy's were yelling at me cause every time I would go over a patch of drifted snow I would rev match down into 3rd an spin my tires till they would catch. Looks like you had a lot of fun man. I am thinking about getting a go-pro to take out with me. I am going to go hit up the Dillsburg game lands today those roads are the best to play on.

[chrish8r]

My girlfriend hates it when I do the same(but I have auto....) on a patch of snow. haha good stuff

Well my dad drove this car to work yesterday and he had to add oil(it was fine when I had it) and the CEL light came on. Hope to either read the code today or tomorrow.

Happy early New Years Everyone because I probably wont be able to put sentences together later....

[amgarrety]

Nice choice in cameras! I bought the T4i for dummies book and it is really helpful. Great for learning all the small things about the camera you'd overlook otherwise.

[chrish8r]

Nice choice in cameras! I bought the T4i for dummies book and it is really helpful. Great for learning all the small things about the camera you'd overlook otherwise.

I wasnt going to get this one but my dad cut me a deal as a sort of late christmas present so I definitely jumped on it!! Ill definitely need to read up on how to take better photos. Thank you. haha


About the CEL, it is a P0440 error: Evap Emissions Malfunction. Ive had it before and it reset and went away. From what I have read, it is a pita to diagnose because there is so much under such a general topic. But it looks like Ill have to get my shop to smoke the system to find the leak or whatever.....Will this code cause any issues? and does anyone have suggestions for things to look for? Thank you.

[98legwag]

This is a quick Google search of P0440.
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0440

[chrish8r]

This is a quick Google search of P0440.
http://www.obd-codes.com/p0440

I just had it cleared and hopefully it goes away for a little bit. Its harmless anyway....

But here are a few pictures that I editted from my new Canon T4i. I havent found the right spot/time to do full car shots yet...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/SLilogo_zpse67ec69a-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/sliedit_zps55219d24-1.jpg

Im trying to learn about the best ways to take pictures without using the auto mode on the camera. That is gonna take a little while because Im such a beginner but it will be a nice experience.

Oh, and I cant wait to shoot some awesome video with this thing....It will allow up to 29 minutes of video!!!(not the sd cards fault, its to save the sensor from overheating)

[chrish8r]

I only had one class today so I took the liberty to do some shooting...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/Bodyshot_zps732bc47a-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/datazz_zps6732b7ce-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/faceshot_zps3ec8d63b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/Peekingfrontshottruck_zps8c0d11b9-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/undertruckshot_zps46afd87d-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/washbayrear_zps8de61a7d-1.jpg


I tried to mix up what kind of things i messed with while editting, buy you can probably tell what my favorite "look" is. haha

[chrish8r]

Edit: I dont know what happened here but it quoted my first post...

[chrish8r]

So for the past few days, my front windshield sprayers have not been spraying as they should. The rear works fine. The underhood resevoir is full......So why is it not squirting???

The line was pinched between the hood and my strut bar......Yep, it was that kinda day.(Damn binary code draining my brain!)

[chrish8r]

So I was checking the underside of my engine and came across this fluid. it doesnt seem to be oil. Ive seen it here before but never paid any attention to it. This is on the (dont quote me) crossmember.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130111_104655-1.jpg

Close up
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130111_104734-1.jpg


I also have a squel on startup and sharp turns when its cold, any ideas on that as well??


On a sidenote, saw a Subaru Justy on my way to class last night. What a weird looking Subaru...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/20130109_171752-1.jpg

[Bhatman]

Well, not only is the steering rack boot torn, which could be the squealing noise (pump running). Could be the rear main seal is leaking between the transmission and the block.

[chrish8r]

Well, not only is the steering rack boot torn, which could be the squealing noise (pump running). Could be the rear main seal is leaking between the transmission and the block.

If I just had the headgaskets done, would the main seal have been replaced? The engine was taken out of course.

[Bhatman]

If the motor was pulled for the HG's, usually for preventive maintenance the rear seal, front seal, timing belt, pulleys, water pump, plugs, boots, valve gaskets can be done. Did they put that on your invoice when the car was done or did they just slap on the new HG's and call it a day?

[chrish8r]

If the motor was pulled for the HG's, usually for preventive maintenance the rear seal, front seal, timing belt, pulleys, water pump, plugs, boots, valve gaskets can be done. Did they put that on your invoice when the car was done or did they just slap on the new HG's and call it a day?

I will have to find the invoice and look. But i think that that spot has been oily for years and i am just now trying to figure it out.

[USDM96SLI]

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

[chrish8r]

Yeah I'm going to try to clean it up the best I can. That stuff is really hard to get off.

[chrish8r]

The weather here yesterday was in the 50's so I took advantage of the opportunity and gave my car a well deserved cleansing of all the chemical, paint eatting matter that the state loves to spread on the roads...

dirty:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0706-1.jpg

All clean and shiny:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0711-1.jpg


Where all the money goes.....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0692-1.jpg

I also tried my hand at taking night pictures. This was my progression with the changing of the shutter speed and iso:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0680-1.jpg
Damn smudge on the lens protector...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0687-1.jpg
Finally somewhat decent except for the very yellow light coming from the streetlight....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/IMG_0688-1.jpg

I was mistaken about the car going in last Friday, it is actually this Friday to get inspected and pass emissions.