Muse's '95 Legacy L. Actually, factually dead

[Muse]

That's right, ladies and gentlemen. I have gone off the deep end, and picked up a third (THIRD? WTF, me?) Subaru Legacy station wagon. It has no back window,
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A halfassed decent body, by New England standards,
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It's got rust in unusual spots (that's the driver's side front fender)
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Less rust in the normal places than my other two,
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A roof rack with broken (but hopefully repairable) bike carriers.
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No rear interior (see rear window)
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The ever-reliable EJ22 engine
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"Ingenious" repair solutions,
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A youthful 184,827 miles
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All of the dash trim pieces
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And the real reason I bought this car:
Dun
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dunnnn
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DUNNNNN!!!!!!
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Thaaaat's right! I've got a five speed! Finally, after years and years of searching, and almost a full year of settling for the reliable, yet boooooring 4eat, I have acquired a manual-shifted leggy!

And I wasn't even looking for it.
My mechanic told me that he'd had a guy call him to say that he was selling a Legacy wagon, and did my mechanic know anyone who might be interested?
Needless to say, I came to mind. When my mechanic told me about it, he said it sounded like the guy was selling a car for parts, but here's the number, give him a call.
I call, and the guy tells me that it's feeling underpowered, he's loosing coolant, thinks it might have a blown head gasket, and just needs it out of his driveway.
So I go look at it, and love what I see. Sure, it's rough, but it fired right up, and was still registered. I told the guy the truth, that I could buy the car for $200, but anything more was out of my budget. And he agreed immediately. He drove it to my house, and there it sits. I've take it down the street a few times, and I'll tell you something... It doesn't have a blown gasket. Hell, doesn't even feel underpowered to me. This thing will be on the road before the New England Meet, so help me god.
I have won life.
Seriously, $200, Hell, there's more than $200 worth of tires on it.

The terrible exhaust when I got it: (it's all there, but nothing's connected to the next part down the line)
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REGISTERED & INSURED!!! 7/20/2013!!!! DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!!


MOD LIST:
Engine:
First-gen vented coolant reservoir cap.
First-gen engine cover
SPT aluminum oil cap.
Borla replica unequal-length header
Resonator delete
APEXi axle-back muffler
A/C delete

Drivetrain:
Nothing

Suspension:
Ebay rear strut bar
1990-1994 Legacy 18mm front sway bar
Audi aluminum front endlinks for rear bar Not yet installed

Exterior:
Thule bike rack.
Knockoff version of a Hipposleek grille
JDM side markers
Third-gen wiper arms
Rear wiper delete
LGT Snowflakes
Grimmspeed (?) light bar w/ Hella 500s
'00-'02 Outback front bumper
Outback scooped hood

Interior:
Red Hazard switch mod
"Stone effects" gauge surround / binnacle
'04 double-din AM/FM/Weather band radio w/ 6cd changer
'04 front door speakers
OEM door tweeters w/ painted speaker grilles
JDM Momo steering wheel
'04 Legacy black cloth seats partially installed
Leather door cards
Ashtray delete pocket
SUS Limited wiper switch w/ variable intermittent.

Future plans:
Finish interior install/greenectomy
Fix sloppy shifter
Repair rust
Outback rear bumper
GT skirts
Rear wing
JDM projectors
JDM taillights
Custom rear fog light / third reverse light setup
GT-B Bilsteins w/ STi pinks
New bushings
Repaint green w/ silver Outback two-tone

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Awesome find! I think my car has more rust then yours, and it's further south. lol

[Felipe]

I want them floor mats lol

[rkrenicki]

That is a pretty sexy rear window you got there.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Nice steal man!

[1996Battlewagon]

Sweetness! I bet all it really needs is a solid tune up. You could swap over one of the hatches from one of your other wagons. How's the clutch and shifter bushings?

Also, backward hats unit!

[Muse]

So, I stripped the side panels from the cargo bay and sealed the rear "window" with self-expanding foam and packing tape. We'll see how that holds the rain out berore I put the interior back. Eventually, I'll be swapping a hatch from one of my other two.

[Neatfellen]

Nice find, to be honest Idk why he didn't just cut the cat converter off and call the junk yard to pick it up. did that with my first honda, picked it up for free, got 400 for the car and extra 150 for the cat. (it was totaled with 267k or i would have sold it to someone for twice that) but great news for u! lol nice find

[Muse]

I think he loved it too much to scrap it. And I'm quite glad for that!

[Neatfellen]

I think he loved it too much to scrap it. And I'm quite glad for that!
Nothing wrong with that, specially when a fellow subie lover gets it!

[Muse]

Pulled the sides of the back interior to let them sun-dry. Wow, this thing is filthy. Time to get the ol' shop vac out...
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And found a little more rust :-(
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Also decided to have a little cheap fun with the interior:
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Refreshed my GT skirts. Top=before, bottom=after:
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Mocked one side up, just for the hell of it, using double-sided carpet tape:
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I like... Can't wait to get some real good adhesives to do it for real.

[Muse]

Decided to fart around in MSPaint and drop it.
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[Muse]

Got the car in the air to check out the exhaust... Yikes!
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And decided to get rid of the bumper in favor of one that didn't need sheetmetal screws to stay in.
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Ran into some real "engineering" along the way.
Coat hanger holding the corner of the bumper to the fender liner, since the screw hole rusted away.
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I have no idea what's been done here, but the headlight connector doesn't have it's weatherproofing rubber boot. Looks like it came from some other car.
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[nikolaus.conrad]

Wow, she's gonna need some work. Exhausts are replaceable, so isn't the front fender. As far as rust, it doesn't look too bad, but I'd get a few cans of WD40 and spray the whole underside of the car, especially the suspension parts, steering, axles etc. It looks like you still have the rockers so that's good lol

[Muse]

Yeah, I got lucky with the rockers. The fact that they're intact is the reason I decided I can't sell you the GT skirt after all. LOL. My mechanic actually thinks he can get the exhaust back together. The pipes are pretty solid, it's just the connecting flanges that rotted.

[Neatfellen]

thats good to hear, love all the "high tech" engineering that toke place on the car lol

[Muse]

thats good to hear, love all the "high tech" engineering that toke place on the car lol
Your misspelling may be closer to the truth than you think :lol:

[Grimmrican]

I have the fog lights for that bumper for sale if interested. Also headlights one piece with home made eyelids. I'll hook u up cheap if interested

[Thomistopheles]

Wow... and I thought my patchwork exhaust was bad, lol. Midpipe flange rusted and broke the day after I got the car, welded a new one on. Midpipe rusted, replaced it with a new one. Midpipe to axle back flange rusted, welded that shit together. Rear cat to midpipe flange broke off, welded in a section of pipe to fix it. All in one year :lol:

Sometimes headlight connectors need to be replaced. Mine were replaced by the previous owner too, due to meltage.

[EJ22D]

In reality, you don't have a long way to go once you're done with all of that crap removal. And it's a 1995, so you have options available for you. I think it's a damn good catch for just $200 bucks.

[Muse]

I got a normal exhaust again!!!! Wooo! Like one that will pass emissions! Wooo!

Actually, I just got the stock one patched up, so that's saving me on parts & labor. My mechanic has this theory, having worked on, among other things, these cars since they first started coming off warrantee, that the first joint in the exhaust, where the doughnut-shaped gasket resides, is completely unnecessary. Well, he gets to test this theory on my car, as he just welded the pipes together with another short length of pipe in the space that the original joint was. If it faiils, he fixes it,. If it doesn't, I saved money, and he's right... win/win.

Next step, knock sensor and rear o2 sensor... Then it should be ready for emissions, and I can swap the registration and the hatch to it from the green car. Heh... I don't even have to takr the plate off the green car. just swap the hatch and the plate'll go with it. :lol:

[Neatfellen]

Lol nice, good for u!

[Grimmrican]

Good job hope to see it soon

[Muse]

I'll have it at the R.I. meet.

[Muse]

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! [/Prof. Farnsworth]

I have been offered a UEL header for the cost of shipping! So, should be in the mail next week sometime.

Teh rumblez. Dey will b mines!

[Neatfellen]

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! [/Prof. Farnsworth]

I have been offered a UEL header for the cost of shipping! So, should be in the mail next week sometime.

Teh rumblez. Dey will b mines!
Where in the world do people keep getting these parts for the shipping cost? I wish I got some of these deals lol

[Grimmrican]

U gotta give in and hand guys hammys lol

[Felipe]

U gotta give in and hand guys hammys lol

lol /\/\/\

[Muse]

Just swapped out my rear hatch for my white Brighton hatch. Three colors on this car now. I'm so close to the road, I can almost taste it.


...Tastes like grilled cheese... Mmmmm...

[pleaidestar]

Just swapped out my rear hatch for my white Brighton hatch. Three colors on this car now. I'm so close to the road, I can almost taste it.


...Tastes like grilled cheese... Mmmmm...

Have you given your car a moniker? If not I was thinking "kaleidoscope" pretty fitting. I call my wagon the flea-bag or simply the flea..when I bought it it smoked from all of the oil and fluids dripping on the exhaust manifold and dog hair was all over it.

[Muse]

Indeed, his name is Ivan.

[rkrenicki]

Your car tastes like grilled cheese? I personally would not have licked that car until it was steam cleaned inside and out.. after which it should have tasted like steam..

[Muse]

Eh. I got a little excited...


It happens...

[Grimmrican]

He tasted the drivers seat which all the previous owner have christened it with fast foods of the world lol.

[Muse]

If that were the case, it would taste like stale fries. I gotta break out the shop-vac something feirce.

[Muse]

Header is in the mail! Should be here Thursday.

[Muse]

Just went and picked up front tweeters, a BE double-din radio and Whelen arrow stick from Rob (rkrenicki). Probably going to see if my doors are prewired for the tweeters and put the radio in tomorrow morning. Might also swap handles from the original hatch onto the new one.

[Grimmrican]

Just went and picked up front tweeters, a BE double-din radio and Whelen arrow stick from Rob (rkrenicki). Probably going to see if my doors are prewired for the tweeters and put the radio in tomorrow morning. Might also swap handles from the original hatch onto the new one.my bro in law just got some tweeters for his 99 ob. He wanted me to wire them in but I told him the wires are already there. When he took it part indeed they were there and work 100%. He's happy now lol

[Neatfellen]

love having the tweeters in my car, makes a big difference, going from a civic stock sound system to this was ridiculous! lol (mine has the full all option sound system.... but the last moron that had it took out the CD changer... -.- and i do not know where that is..) but the sound system is amazing for that year stock.

[Muse]

Header came in the UPS today! Gotta get some hi-temp paint and header wrap for it now... But I really want to just slap it on... Arrgh! instant gratification, or do it right??? I CAN'T CHOOSE!!!!

[Thomistopheles]

Do it right. Don't be a fool, wrap your tool...er... header. Mine occasionally throws a code because my header isn't wrapped... the cats don't warm up as much as the ECU wants them to.

[Grimmrican]

Oh that's prolly y I'm throwing a code ??? derp. Ain't nobody got time for that lol. I planned on buying the hi temp paint and wraps soon tho. Also gonna have the guy at the shop reduce my catback resonator from 3" to 2.5". I wasn't thinking when I told him 3". Now I understand the weird glance at me when I said that lol. Stoopid noob

[Thomistopheles]

Yeah, a lot of people throw a P0420 with an unwrapped borla (or rep) header. Mine took ages to finally throw a fit about it, so I just cleared it and went on my merry way. Still hasn't come back... and when it does, not a single f*ck will be given. I'll clear it again.

[Grimmrican]

Yeah, a lot of people throw a P0420 with an unwrapped borla (or rep) header. Mine took ages to finally throw a fit about it, so I just cleared it and went on my merry way. Still hasn't come back... and when it does, not a single f*ck will be given. I'll clear it again.
my CEL turned on last night after it cleared itself for about 3 weeks now. initially it was a p0420 code but went to aap last night and ended up being a cat code. i erased it and came back up 50 miles later and i can smell some eggs... damn PA and their outrageous hill climbs. id like to go with a hi flow cat nut cant find one on ebay. maybe i just suck at searching.

[Muse]

Yeah, I'm probably gonna not wrap it for now, and do the wrap in the future, after I pay off some of the parts I have on the car. Not really in the mood to postpone payments and risk loosing friendships just to avoid a CEL that I can just clear without any real worries.

[Grimmrican]

^ lol I hear u bro I'm in the same boat with u. I don't wanna be crippled because I didn't pay rkrenicki for his doings ( I'd say services but that sounds rather gay lol)

[Thomistopheles]

Yeah, lol. If I ever have money lying around for wrap, I'll do it... but it's not real high on my list of priorities. If it were something that tripped a CEL right away, I'd take care of it. I'd hate to not realize if it had additional codes come up.

[rkrenicki]

^ lol I hear u bro I'm in the same boat with u. I don't wanna be crippled because I didn't pay rkrenicki for his doings ( I'd say services but that sounds rather ghey lol)

LOL.. "doings" isnt much better..

[04Legacy]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who is getting P0420 codes and their cats smelling like rotten eggs. My codes keep coming on and erasing them selves then come back on, I gave up trying to keep checking them.

[Grimmrican]

Mine tripped it after 50 miles and before that the cel been off and hadn't had a problem. Mine is on now but should turn off eventually when it gets tired of being on lol. I'll have it done by the end of summer after I'm done paying Rob, getting oil changes done, fixing my gf BH, Verizon, rent, gas..... And so on lol.

[Neatfellen]

lol Im still saving to have Thom employ his services for my car :P it could use some professional loving. If ya catch my drift ;)

[Grimmrican]

In August I gets 3 pay checks!! :D ill have done money then to play with lol

[Muse]

Oh, man, three paycheck months are great.

[Neatfellen]

u sucker u have opposite pay weeks then me. My next 3 paycheck month isn't until November :P

[Grimmrican]

Lol yay me!!

[Neatfellen]

Just had one in June but that had to go to gf's b'day... So it was almost like I didn't even get another paycheck... -.- just happened to fall 3 days b4 the b'day so a big present was expected... Lol

[Muse]

Yeah, I got shit hours for my three check month. So, same deal.

[Grimmrican]

Really UR blew UR paycheck on UR girl? I would've gotten her a cake a nice dinner a card roses a d a happy ending with some car parts on the side lol

[Neatfellen]

Really UR blew UR paycheck on UR girl? I would've gotten her a cake a nice dinner a card roses a d a happy ending with some car parts on the side lol
Expected a spa day, very nice dinner and to be taken out extra times that month since "I had so much extra" according to her.. And there it went... Gone...

[Grimmrican]

Lol I'm sorry bro. I tell my gf that I'm going to buy anything from eBay or online and she flips shit. So I have to go behind her back and have others order me the parts then say "oh my boy had the part and didn't care for it anymore so he sold it to me cheap". Of course she don't buy it half the time but there's no proof that I'm lying either lol

[Neatfellen]

sounds very familiar.

[Muse]

SOOOOOOOOON...

[rkrenicki]

Lol I'm sorry bro. I tell my gf that I'm going to buy anything from eBay or online and she flips shit. So I have to go behind her back and have others order me the parts then say "oh my boy had the part and didn't care for it anymore so he sold it to me cheap". Of course she don't buy it half the time but there's no proof that I'm lying either lol

There is proof now. Heh...

[pleaidestar]

That's when extortion happens..I love white collar crime lol

[Grimmrican]

There's proof only if she can find it. She don't even kno I have an account on sli

[Muse]

That's right, he's on the road, under his own power, and with the full graces and blessing of the state of Connecticut!
And the driver's side window is all screwy and the windshield wipers are hideous... So... one huge step forward, two teensy ones back. But I've been driving it all over the last few hours. On ly stalled out once. Considering that my cars have consisted of... Lessee...
Mustang? Auto.
Camaro? Auto.
Thunderbird? Auto.
Ram? Auto.
Neon? Auto.
First Leggy? Auto.
Second? Auto.

Soo... pretty good record so far. I'm loving driving a car with a rear sway bar again.


There's proof only if she can find it. She don't even kno I have an account on sli
... Even though you TOOK HER WITH YOU TO AN SL-i MEET????
I'unno. You might need to give her a little more credit than you are...

[Grimmrican]

Pssh she didn't know that was for sli. She just thought it was another car meet to be tortured about going to

[Muse]

Drove Ivan for work today. Really smooth car. Turns feel crisper (Thanks to a sway bar that's actually hooked up) but the ride actually feels softer.

[Neatfellen]

There's proof only if she can find it. She don't even kno I have an account on sli
lol same as my gf and then she would have to navigate the hundreds of threads u posted on to find it as well.


That's right, he's on the road, under his own power, and with the full graces and blessing of the state of Connecticut!
And the driver's side window is all screwy and the windshield wipers are hideous... So... one huge step forward, two teensy ones back. But I've been driving it all over the last few hours. On ly stalled out once. Considering that my cars have consisted of... Lessee...
Mustang? Auto.
Camaro? Auto.
Thunderbird? Auto.
Ram? Auto.
Neon? Auto.
First Leggy? Auto.
Second? Auto.

Soo... pretty good record so far. I'm loving driving a car with a rear sway bar again.

I'd say thats quite good if you had only stalled it out once! FTW!

[Grimmrican]

Just wait until u have to stop on the hill where Cramer is or the college lol

[Neatfellen]

Just wait until u have to stop on the hill where Cramer is or the college lol
lol here's a hint, if ur on a hill and ur afraid u'll snub it, use ur hand break to hold u since u dont have 3 feet :P

[Grimmrican]

Lol that's for noobs. I just play with the gas n clutch till I have to move. But only when no one is behind me. That's how I honed my skills

[Neatfellen]

Lol that's for noobs. I just play with the gas n clutch till I have to move. But only when no one is behind me. That's how I honed my skills
right I do as well :lol: but for someone who is still learning it can be a major stress reliever if ya have someone behind ya, ik it helped me not be worried about smashing their front end when I first learned!

[Grimmrican]

Back in my noob days I used to pop the clutch if someone was behind me. Actually I did it at almost every stop lol. But whatever yo I never hit no one lol.

[Muse]

I got Hill Holder. I don't roll back.

[Neatfellen]

I got Hill Holder. I don't roll back.
wait... what? u have an integrated Hill start option?

[Grimmrican]

Yea my bk had hill holder until it broke. I'm glad it did too for awhile there I thought my calipers were sticking lol

[Neatfellen]

well... I never knew any Subies came with a hill holder, learn something every day. so was this only on like 2nd gen outbacks then?

[Muse]

Nope. They came on second-gen Legacies, First and second-gen Fozzys, I think third-gen Leggys had it, too. It was an option, though, so not all of them do.

[Muse]

Got my tweeters hooked up! God, I love my radio now!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/DSCN0024_zpsff333e48-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0024_zpsff333e48.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/DSCN0022_zps8677b7da-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0022_zps8677b7da.jpg.html)
And installed my "security system"
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/DSCN0021_zps62d56521-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0021_zps62d56521.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/DSCN0023_zps9d5b692d-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0023_zps9d5b692d.jpg.html)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Does your security system have an alarm? haha

[Grimmrican]

No but u will be Punished! Lol u making me jelly with them tweeters. I really miss having some in my car. My bk spoiled me well with tweeters

[Neatfellen]

No but u will be Punished! Lol u making me jelly with them tweeters. I really miss having some in my car. My bk spoiled me well with tweeters
Put some in man my BE came from factory with them :P

[Grimmrican]

Lucky scoundrel u. U have a gt??

[Muse]

Lucky scoundrel u.
*sigh* And now I will forevermore picture Neatfellen as Han Solo.

[Grimmrican]

^ don't understand the reference

[Neatfellen]

Lucky scoundrel u.
*sigh* And now I will forevermore picture Neatfellen as Han Solo.

HA! that is perfectly fine by me! SOLO YOLO! (but u might get frozen in carbonite for a while and then continue ur life later on.....)

[Muse]

So, no real updates, but I've got a few older pictures.

Parked next to a random Outback in the Stop&Shop parking lot
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/072913134700_zps6ab5fc16-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0729131347-00_zps6ab5fc16.jpg.html)

My car and Rkrenicki's US RS30
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/073113193800_zpsab5f35d6-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0731131938-00_zpsab5f35d6.jpg.html)

And my new mesh grille, thanks to Rkrenicki. I'm thinking about painting the outside black and the mesh red.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/080813190800_zps3e6b451e-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0808131908-00_zps3e6b451e.jpg.html)

Then a few random Legacy pics:
Two outbacks at the gas station...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/080313125000_zps3e9407e6-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0803131250-00_zps3e9407e6.jpg.html)
Oh, M'damn, pretty fouth-gen. With Sportshift
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/080413120700_zps3a08beda-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0804131207-00_zps3a08beda.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/080413120701_zpsc1ed21d8-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0804131207-01_zpsc1ed21d8.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/080413120800_zpsd2383ef0-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0804131208-00_zpsd2383ef0.jpg.html)

[Grimmrican]

When did the grill happen?! That thing is epic


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[Muse]

Aug. 8. I had it on at the RI meet...

[Grimmrican]

I didn't even notice. Or maybe my memory is getting worse and worse. Either way looks good.


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[r3v_v3ng3]

Like your security system lol. Thats what I like about the 95 model, the folding mirrors, damm shrek ears

[Muse]

Well.
I've been told to not drive Ivan until I get my left tie rods repaired. Aparently, they have more play in them than should theoretically be possible without falling out.

So, it will be at the shop for a few days.

[rkrenicki]

At least they didnt fall out last night.. that would have sucked.

[Muse]

I'm shocked they didn't...

[rkrenicki]

I'm shocked they didn't...

I see what you did there....

[Grimmrican]

Good rebound there rob


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[Muse]

... Huh? OH! I see what I did there, too!

[Muse]

Well, Ivan is fixed. My mechanic got it as alligned as he could in short time but all that really accomplished is having equal toe-in on both sides. So, allignment on Tuesday.

I totally understand why auto-x cars run toe-in though. Damn, but he's responsive to steering input right now.

[Muse]

Got my A-C type Momo airbag today! Rob (rkrenicki) shipped it in with his latest order of JDM bits, and came by today to get it all mated up to the wheel I got from Ben (rogueben86). Looks fantastic, and will be on after tomorrow's allignment. I can't wait!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/100713190000_zpsee02587e-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1007131900-00_zpsee02587e.jpg.html)

[Grimmrican]

Lol now I kno why u would've been mad if I hot a momo wheel lol

Looks good bro real good.


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[Muse]

Mad? No. But weirded out, yes.

[Muse]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/IMG_20131011_202136_zpsf8944954-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_20131011_202136_zpsf8944954.jpg.html)
Ladies, and gents!
I present to you, my Third-gen Momo steering wheel! (Peach handle? lol)

[Grimmrican]

Noice!!!!

[Muse]

I pulled the wrap off today. I liked the red stitching, but it was really beat up.

[Muse]

Blacked out the surround on my grille.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/101913121400_zpsb03d9e5d-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1019131214-00_zpsb03d9e5d.jpg.html)
Technically, it's chalkboard paint. So, fun might ensue...

[Muse]

Hey, guys! Remember this?:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/09/DSCN9920_zps6022bf10-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9920_zps6022bf10.jpg.html)

Well, guess what?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9832_zpsae06b278-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9832_zpsae06b278.jpg.html)

Yep. I got one, thanks to SubaFreak.
And it's almost on for good!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9834_zpsf842c9ed-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9834_zpsf842c9ed.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9835_zpsc4290365-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9835_zpsc4290365.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9837_zps48529b03-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9837_zps48529b03.jpg.html)

It's not a perfect fit:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9839_zps293614ff-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9839_zps293614ff.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9840_zps825c3d48-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9840_zps825c3d48.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9841_zps91ce5821-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9841_zps91ce5821.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9843_zps0e8b2dff-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9843_zps0e8b2dff.jpg.html)

And more trimming is required:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/10/DSCN9842_zps2cbce461-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9842_zps2cbce461.jpg.html)

But, I'm almost there. The old, green bumper is back on for now, as I'm about to go play DnD, and need a bumper that's actually, well, fastened to the car. Expect it to be on for good by the Nov. 3rd Eastern CT Fall Foliage fun run (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=27884)!

The grille fits, too, which makes me happy, despite that horrible gap. I think a modded JDM or GT/OB grille could do something about that gap. I'll check with my butchered GT grille, see if it's too tall or not.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Why didn't you get a 2nd gen outback bumper? SMH

[Grimmrican]

^^ because 3rd gen uniqueness bro! This looks awesome. I'll be in willi on Thursday so I will be wanting to see this awesomeness up close

[Grimmrican]

Fill those gaps with plastic epoxy putty.

[rougeben83]

Glad to see my old steering wheel actually being used!

[Muse]

Why didn't you get a 2nd gen outback bumper? SMH

^^ because 3rd gen uniqueness bro! This looks awesome. I'll be in willi on Thursday so I will be wanting to see this awesomeness up close
This. Have you ever seen a third-gen bumper on a second gen? Other than the Blitzen wagon? I haven't. I just didn't want the same old same old Outback or GT bumper, and I sure as hell can't afford a JDM bumper. This isn't the finished product, when I'm done, it'll look a lot better.



Glad to see my old steering wheel actually being used!
I am loving the Momo wheel, man. it looks and feels better than my stocker.

[Muse]

Okay, So it's on for good now, bolted to the fenders and everything. Pics will be coming momentarily.

[Muse]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9908_zpse700df4f-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9908_zpse700df4f.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9909_zps8929f163-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9909_zps8929f163.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9910_zpsda7268b1-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9910_zpsda7268b1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9911_zps7973b172-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9911_zps7973b172.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9912_zps8ee2e5ea-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9912_zps8ee2e5ea.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/DSCN9916_zps0f5d48d3-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9916_zps0f5d48d3.jpg.html)

[geckoboy86]

This reminds me of my old legacy and the Impreza 2.5RS Bumper.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

It actually looks really good! Bravo my friend!

[Muse]

This reminds me of my old legacy and the Impreza 2.5RS Bumper.
Actually, that and Yama's picture of the Blitzen-swapped BK were my primary inspiration.

That being said, the Outback flares and the gap caused by them are driving me nuts. So, this is not the final product. I'm not going to spend my money on OB foglights or a tow hook cover. Instead, I'll be on the lookout for a third-gen Legacy bumper. Probably a GT, because if you're gonna go, go all out.

But for now, it is far cooler than the stocker.

Oh, and I got a grey 2nd-gen Outback grille that should fill in the gap a lot better, with a little bit more trimming.

[Muse]

So, I was hanging out with rkrenicki today, and I mentioned that I'd been thinking about deleting my rear wiper, since I never used it on my old car, and it doesn't work on this one... And before you know it, it was gone.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/112613154500_zpsc1bd4e7c-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1126131545-00_zpsc1bd4e7c.jpg.html)
I have a factory cap for the hole... Somewhere... For now, it's just got electrical tape over it. Next thing to find? BD wiper stalk.

[86bratman]

I have an extra bd wiper stalk, swapped mine out for one with the variable intermittent control.

[Muse]

Actually, if I do bother swapping it out, I'll be looking for the variable intermittent control. All of my other cars (Even my '84 Ram) had variable intermittent, and I've missed it on my Subies.

[86bratman]

I'll keep my eyes out for another one. Took me almost about 9 months of having my car to find one.

[Muse]

I think Robin might still have one...

[86bratman]

good deal, I'll still keep my eyes open, I'm sure plenty of others would like to have the variable speed option, seems like it's fairly rare

[wentz912]

First gen sedans had one that will go into our cars. I've thought about the swap more than once.

[Muse]

Hey, do you still need that glove box latch?

[Reuben]

Weird... I use my rear wipers as often as my fronts... Do people not check their rear view in the states or something?

[98legwag]

Weird... I use my rear wipers as often as my fronts... Do people not check their rear view in the states or something?
I use mine on the wagon the same. I wish my sedan had one.

[Muse]

Oh, I used it plenty on my green car. But this one hasn't worked since I put the hatch on. I've kinda gotten used to not using it.

[Reuben]

They are real easy to fix, it's usually a corroded contact, bit of sand paper and presto. In my bc it was I side the relay, popped tho cover off, sanded its contacts, bam, working.

[Muse]

Perhaps... But I`m really liking the clean look of no wiper.

[wentz912]

Weird... I use my rear wipers as often as my fronts... Do people not check their rear view in the states or something?

I check my rear view a ton. I just hate when I use the rear wiper and the dirt/water runs all over the hatch. Blech!

[Muse]

Weird... I use my rear wipers as often as my fronts... Do people not check their rear view in the states or something?

I check my rear view a ton. I just hate when I use the rear wiper and the dirt/water runs all over the hatch. Blech!
Heh, yeah. This way, my window stays uniformly filthy. :lol:

[Muse]

Got my light bar mounted in a much more stable place than my hatch interior.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9912_zpsfacd24bc-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9912_zpsfacd24bc.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9913_zpsb712084d-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9913_zpsb712084d.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9914_zpsf58c7189-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9914_zpsf58c7189.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9920_zpsa3ad851f-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9920_zpsa3ad851f.jpg.html)

[1996Battlewagon]

Is that suppose to be a tailgating deterrent?

[rkrenicki]

Go Nylocks, Go!

[Muse]

Is that suppose to be a tailgating deterrent?
Not... quite. It's for while I'm doing traffic control for the fire department.


Go Nylocks, Go!
Indeed. I did it exactly like you said, with the vise-grips to hold the ends of the bolts. Worked out perfect.

[Reason]

I'm liking the 4Zero1Motorsports decal :smt023

[Muse]

My many thanks, Shane.

[TheGr8Ox]

I lol at the light, but when you said it was for traffic it made sense. It kinda cool though, watch a political state like California demand everyone have a third blinker. Lol at least the cops can't say your blinker is out!!!

[Grimmrican]

If I was u muse I'd def use it as a deter tailgate. But that's y I don't have these flashy toys on my car. I'd get into waaaaay much trouble

[Muse]

heh. It's not wired to my turn signal. I kinda wish I could, but it's really, REALLY bright. Might hurt the people driving behind me. LOL

[Muse]

Roads were icy today. Got cleared up before I got out there, but I still managed to find a slick parking lot, and do my first donuts of the season, and the first in this car. Good times.

[Muse]

Well, my 3rd-gen bumper quest has a new chapter!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122113140100_zps7ecdbaab-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1221131401-00_zps7ecdbaab.jpg.html)
That's right, I got a Legacy bumper. This should fix the fitment issues caused by the Outback flares. Also, it's a hell of a lot closer to my stock color, and -get this- has both fog lights and the tow hook cover.
I'll get better pics up tomorrow, I hope. this thing is beat to hell, and will need repair. Or zip tie stitches, not sure which I'm going with yet.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Cant wait!

[Muse]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141203_zpsb0efbadb-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131412-03_zpsb0efbadb.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141401_zps5721852a-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131414-01_zps5721852a.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141200_zpsf0b564ef-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131412-00_zpsf0b564ef.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141102_zps963c7430-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131411-02_zps963c7430.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141101_zps73a4637c-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131411-01_zps73a4637c.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141103_zpsd5188f33-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131411-03_zpsd5188f33.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122213141100_zps6975a462-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1222131411-00_zps6975a462.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Night photos!
Bear in mind, guys, I don't have any fancy equipment, just a Nikon Coolpix L100. Great for a point-and-shoot, but still limited in it's capabilities.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9938_zpsfaa5d0f1-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9938_zpsfaa5d0f1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9939_zpsd840e2d1-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9939_zpsd840e2d1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9943_zps61281ade-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9943_zps61281ade.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9958_zps83184e27-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9958_zps83184e27.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/DSCN9961_zps527ee3f9-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9961_zps527ee3f9.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/RSCN9974_zpsa2b3232b-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/RSCN9974_zpsa2b3232b.jpg.html)

[Grimmrican]

That came out pretty good. I'm pretty sure my coolpix l105 can do just the same

[Muse]

Yeah, the Coolpix is a good series of camera for casual photography, and for people just starting out. Though, the "Easy Auto" mode is really terrible.

[twoheadedboy]

Looks good considering how little you payed for it. You should start looking for a set of alloy wheels, that was the first thing I did to both my Subarus' (the Legacy I have now and the Impreza I used to own), and they looked 10x better afterwards.

[Muse]

Looks good considering how little you payed for it. You should start looking for a set of alloy wheels, that was the first thing I did to both my Subarus' (the Legacy I have now and the Impreza I used to own), and they looked 10x better afterwards.
I'm working on acquiring a set of snowflakes right now, actually.



I got the bumper cover cut down to fit my car, and tried to put it on, then ran into an issue...
The fog lights hit the bumper beam.
So... I started to cut into the bumper beam, to make room for my fogs, and quickly destroyed my two remaining cutoff wheels. Started to cruise out to Wal-Mart to get new ones, and had to stop and ziptie my fender liners' splash guards up to keep them from scraping the ground. Came home with heavy-duty cutoff wheels, and proceeded to (apparently) overheat my dremel.

Yaay... :smt021

Got this far:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/122413151300_zps530ab6b2-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1224131513-00_zps530ab6b2.jpg.html)
That's pretty much all the way through on the horizontal cut, and maybe halfway through on the vertical. this is some seriously tough plastic...

[Muse]

Okaay, that side is done, and I got about a third of the way through the other side, before the Dremel overheated again. The Outback bumper is back on again, for now, but I hope to have this bumper on by tomorrow night.

Looking at it side by side, it looks like the grille recess is shorter than the Outback's, so my L grille should fit vertically much better.

[Muse]

Yeah, looks like I burned it out. No bumper fit for now.

[Muse]

So, good news is, I got a new dremel.
Bad news? Yeah, maybe getting a bumper off a crashed car wasn't my brightest idea...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/010114174901_zpse630077a-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0101141749-01_zpse630077a.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/010114174902_zps6faa0b86-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0101141749-02_zps6faa0b86.jpg.html)
Nothing lines up right... Oh, well. I still have the Outback bumper, and can try it again with the bumper from the junker BH I'm buying with rkrenicki and grimmrican.

Also, yay! Got JDM sidemarkers from rkrenicki today... They're white, but I'm gonna paint 'em black to match my side trim.

[Muse]

I just got a set of third-gen wiper arms for my car, with the airfoil on the driver's arm. The driver's side one is angled a little different, and doesn't line up perfectly, but it doesn't hit anything, and they must have stronger springs or something, because they don't jump and skitter across the windshield like my old ones did.

[Muse]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/030414201500_zpsa5b7afbf-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0304142015-00_zpsa5b7afbf.jpg.html)
Yeeeah!

Okay, so it's only the fronts now. I'm getting the rears tomorrow, we just need to keep the parts car rolling right now, and I ran out of time today. 14s fit on a BH with no brake calipers or brackets...

[Muse]

All four are on now!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/030514103900_zpsa7be515b-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0305141039-00_zpsa7be515b.jpg.html)

Wooo!

[Muse]

So, I tried to fit the new Legacy bumper on, but there's one of those stupid, stupid plastic-encased nuts still on it, where Rkrenicki just cut the fender instead of unbolting it. My dremel is out of juice, so that was a pretty failed endeavor. I really didn't want to fight the warped silver bumper to get it back on, so I threw the old Gen3 Outback bumper back on the car. I forgot how much I liked that bumper. I don't want to give up entirely on the blue bumper, but I may have to find myself a tow hook cover and some big fogs to fill in the Outback bumper. It looks great with the snowflakes.

Got my rear strut bar installed, and tried to fit the 3rd-gen rear seat. That's gonna be a bigger project than I thought. Contour of the seat bottom is all wrong, nothing lines up. Neither do the bolt holes. I'm going to try swapping the foam from one metal bottom to the other. Wish me luck.


Also, check it out:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/030714205600_zps714aedf9-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0307142056-00_zps714aedf9.jpg.html)
Plans have changed again... Those are '02-'04 WRX springs... I got 'em for $40 from Grimmrican's brother-in-law. This car is definitely going down, now.

I don't suppose I can use them on my Legacy struts until I can afford a set of KYB AGX struts, can I?

[98legwag]

Stock wrx springs won't lower your too much. Look at my 98 wagon. Its on stock wrx springs and wrx spec GR2s. Handling will be vastly improved though. You should get wrx front upper spring perches, conical washer, and top hats. If those are sedan springs you should get saggy butt spacers too.

[Muse]

Okay, maybe it won't go too much lower, but it's not getting lifted, is my point.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Those springs looks like from an 02 wrx. You will need the rear tophats for it. You can tell by how it tapers towards the tophats

[98legwag]

Yeah. I have 02 parts. They are tapered at the top. That's a steal for $40.

[Muse]

I wouldn't have even thought about buying them, except he wanted them out of his garage. That plus it being pay day, and I could pretend like I had disposable income meant I could get 'em.

[Muse]

And now, I'm being offered a set of Megan coilovers (one needing to be rebuilt) for a very good price. Probably not getting them, but.... Not saaying no outright. Not yet.


Also:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/DSCN0007_zpsc7c8a3ee-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0007_zpsc7c8a3ee.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/DSCN0012_zpsd80c1580-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0012_zpsd80c1580.jpg.html)
I CAN SEE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!

[rkrenicki]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/fzC8bq8-1.jpg

[ags18]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/fzC8bq8-1.jpg

:lol:

[Muse]

Header is in. Sounds good, if you put your head on the ground, and rev the pedal with your hand. any further from the header than that, and the shitty heat shield rattle drowns it out... Oh, well. That's step two, I guess.

[Muse]

Well, after driving Thenine's car all the way to Maryland, I really, really need to get me some shifter bushings.

[Yamazaki]

Well, after driving Thenine's car all the way to Maryland, I really, really need to get me some shifter bushings.
I thought you said you need an H6.

[Muse]

Yeah... but that's not happening until YOU get ready for that Cappuccino. And don't say that too loud around my car. He might hear you and get angry. AND, who says I don't want them both, huh?
:lol:

[twoheadedboy]

An H6 would be my first choice if they made one with a stick shift

[Muse]

Like Subafreak's?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN9991_zps018b7332-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN9991_zps018b7332.jpg.html)

[twoheadedboy]

Yeah doing a manual swap for an H6 is something I would consider, but only after I graduate college and pay off my student loans (priorities man). Plus I still enjoy my 01' wagon and as long as it doesn't get too rusted, I plan to keep it for at least another 2 years.

[Muse]

Honestly, that would be a dream build for me. D-type H6 Outback wagon, customized to accept a USDM '03-'04 OB bumper,* Savanna Green Metallic 07V on top, Silverstone 19X cladding. slip an STi 6-speed behind that H6, and drop it down on Bilsteins with either STi Pinks, or (In a perfect world) STi Blacks. Then throw on a set of dark gold/light bronze 17" or 18" Volk TE-37s. Add in some JDM RSK/Blitzen seats, and you got yourself my ideal car.





*I know it won't line up perfectly with the D-type hood, that's the fun part. I figure the top half of a curbed up D-type bumper grafted to the bottom half of the USDM OB bumper

[Muse]

So, while nowhere near as extensive as Rkrenicki and Lancaster6's respective Beigectomies, I've declared a Jihad upon the stupid, ugly stock green interior of my car. Fortunately for my Greenectomy, I only have the seats and door cards to worry about. Progress so far (undocumented due to a project that my mother's claimed my camera for (GRR!!!)) consists of swapping out the door cards for grey ones from Grimmrican's old parts BK, and the rear seat bottom.
For the seats, I'm using third-gen Legacy seats from the part-out car that Rkrenicki and I bought. The fronts should go in fine, once I decide to do them, though I'll either have to wire up the power driver's seat, or swap the base with the manual third-gen seat I currently have in it.
The rear seat bottom would not fit at all, so I stripped the foam and cloth off of both seat bottoms and carefullt cajoled the differently-shaped third-gen cloth and foam onto my second-gen seat bottom. Bolted it back up and it looks pretty good.
The seatback, though... I have no idea if this is even a doable thing. Brackets are definitely different, though I've yet to remove and test-fit it. It might be a simple little modification needed, or I might have to give up on folding them down like some with WRX wagon rears do. Or it could be a waste of my time and energy. BUT, I'm not going to get discouraged that easy.


Well...
Not yet.

[98legwag]

My 98 has wrx wagon rears. They fold down. Its the bottom does not fold up so the back cannot lay completely flat when its down.

[Muse]

Got my camera again.
Starting with the rear seat.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/4c46b2fa44d44452a22426a670654153_zps33e5-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/4c46b2fa-44d4-4452-a224-26a670654153_zps33e5b72f.jpg.html)
A fresh, daylight shot of the Momo wheel (Peach Handle)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0020_zpseeded871-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0020_zpseeded871.jpg.html)
New door card inserts.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0022_zps33f15f3c-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0022_zps33f15f3c.jpg.html)

And my train series begins. Took these all over my town, along the rail line.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0023_zps2ff95337-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0023_zps2ff95337.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0026_zpsce405b15-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0026_zpsce405b15.jpg.html)
(Note the JDM grille. :cool: Fits the 3rd-gen bumper a lot better than the L grille did.)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0027_zps9060f2a9-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0027_zps9060f2a9.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0034_zps01537d3c-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0034_zps01537d3c.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0039_zpsae6ac672-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0039_zpsae6ac672.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0036_zpsa055cb89-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0036_zpsa055cb89.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0038_zpsfd6a1d13-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0038_zpsfd6a1d13.jpg.html)


And a few non-train pics, too.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0029_zpsf29dbfce-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0029_zpsf29dbfce.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0035_zpscba36a0c-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0035_zpscba36a0c.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0042_zps9befd4ac-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0042_zps9befd4ac.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0045_zpsb892eba7-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0045_zpsb892eba7.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0047_zpsfbeb4308-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0047_zpsfbeb4308.jpg.html)

The mom-and-pop gas station across from my apartment.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0049_zps2c497e5b-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0049_zps2c497e5b.jpg.html)

Flexin'
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0040_zps322a118e-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0040_zps322a118e.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSCN0041_zps8e4da190-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0041_zps8e4da190.jpg.html)

And, yeah. I took a lot more pics of the right side. it's prettier.

[Lancaster6]

Death to green! Together, we shall rid the world of funky interior colors. No cloth too green nor leather too tan will be able to stand the wrath of our interior swapping madness.

On a sort-of-but-not-really related note...I tried to swap WRX rear wagon seats into my third gen and I don't think I have ever failed so hard in my life. I don't think there's a way to get them in cleanly, and still retain the 60/40 split action. None of the brackets line up and it's just an all around bad time. So I'm jealous that you second gen guys can swap them in. *kicks dirt*

[Muse]

so... I'll probably have issues getting my third-gen seatback in. great.

[Grimmrican]

Nice photo shoot. I see the grille stands out better than I thought. Good job

[Muse]

So, my roommate moved out, and I lost the internet with him gone... I'm still alive, the car is still running.

I swapped the radiator for the one in my parts car. No more slow leak! Also, changed the center console back to black. The silver looked great, but it showed grime so quickly.

[Muse]

Updates!
-I've taken the diver's fender from my parts car for Ivan, so My accidental harlequinization continues with a white fender...
(God, it kills me that my parts car cost me four times what my daily did. LOL)
Also put the parts car's rear trunk carpeting in this car, and swapped my center console back to black. Problem is, I'm stuck using the A/T console with the bezel popped out.

New parts being offered to me. Gonna have to save my money and eat ramen for a while, but I'm getting them. One guy I know just bought his wife an OBS with some aftermarket muffler. It's rather large at the end, possibly a 4" tip, but it looks like the inlet is 2.5" expanding to 3" just before the muffler. I think I'll be able to use it without lack of backpressure issues, as long as I keep the rest of my exhaust stock. It has a silencer insert, too, so that'll probably help. He wants $50 for it. and my neighbor offered to weld it up for me, as he needs practice. (He's got the 'make it work right' part down, but he is still working on making his welds pretty)

Another guy I know is parting out two Outbacks and a Legacy, so I'm gonna go by his place soon. Definitely getting a scooped hood, possibly a rear hatch with a spoiler, and if they're any good, the rear struts from the Legacy, as mine are shot. If they're bad... I dunno, maybe I'll go Outback height until I can afford my WRX stuff.

[Muse]

I'm going green! Like, literally. I just picked up my green scooped Outback hood. It looks real nice, but since I'm typing this on a flip phone, pictures will have to wait until I get internet back on Tuesday.
I will probably be getting some doors and at least a left rear patch panel from this guy, too. Unfortunately, none of the three cars had good struts at all.

[Grimmrican]

Try to grab the red hatch it has a wing on it

[Muse]

Naah. I don't wanna lose my stickers.

Also, got a good picture of the hood, now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/RSCN9915_zps15bde1d3-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/RSCN9915_zps15bde1d3.jpg.html)

[Grimmrican]

Looks good man. Now toake the car all one color lol

[Grimmrican]

That grille helps the look a lot too. Goes very well

[ctbrighton]

Nice hood, whered ya get it?

[Muse]

A guy I know from work is parting out a Legacy and a pair of Outbacks.

[Muse]

Okay, I don't want to feel like I'm copying people, here, but...
Same generation.
Same body.
Same color.
Same hood.
Same wheels.
Same state.
Same first name.
*sigh*
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0281_zpse64488bd-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Wicked%20Big%20Meet%202014/DSCN0281_zpse64488bd.jpg.html)

[Lancaster6]

It was good to see you today, muse!

[Muse]

Good to see you, too... fun as hell.

[Muse]

Got me a new project.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0301_zpsaa0160f2-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0301_zpsaa0160f2.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0302_zpsfeda2974-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0302_zpsfeda2974.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0303_zps800b5fe4-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0303_zps800b5fe4.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0304_zps38672523-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0304_zps38672523.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0306_zps0550bc9a-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0306_zps0550bc9a.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/DSCN0305_zpsf79f50f0-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSCN0305_zpsf79f50f0.jpg.html)

50 bucks!

It's got it's battle scars, but it sounded good (if lacking a bit for want of UELs) on the car it was on before this, a bugeye Outback Sport that was obviously not treated well. So... Not leaking or anything, just not pretty. I'm not sure how much modification this will need, but I can't wait to get it on.

RUMMMMBLEEEE!!!!!!

[twoheadedboy]

If anything you can take it to an exhaust shop and they can weld it on, I've doen that with my Legacy and my old Impreza (using 02-04 WRX mufflers)

[Muse]

That is, without a doubt, the route I'm going. I want it to fit right, not "eh, close enough".

[fwa2500]

Give it the old toothpaste polish and it should look a bit better (you really can polish a turd and having come out smelling minty fresh!), definitely post up how it sounds once you have it on, should be pretty awesome!

[Grimmrican]

This oughtta be good


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[Muse]

Ordered new grommets for my first-gen engine cover.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/073014171100_zps193c7429-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0730141711-00_zps193c7429.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/073014171600_zpsbcc9f14b-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0730141716-00_zpsbcc9f14b.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/073014171700_zpsb44f4644-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0730141717-00_zpsb44f4644.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Got the engine cover securely mounted now, not just sitting on top of the motor.

Also, got up under the car with the new muffler. I'm not going to have to extend it or anything, and I think the exhaust hangers are all going to line up. Just gonna get a V-band clamp, and my neighbor is going to help me weld it up.
He's got a nasty-sounding slammed FXT, by the way. very sick ride.

[Grimmrican]

Any updates?


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[Redcam1]

Naah. I don't wanna lose my stickers.

Also, got a good picture of the hood, now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/RSCN9915_zps15bde1d3-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/RSCN9915_zps15bde1d3.jpg.html)



Every time I see this car my brain gets so confused! haha

[Muse]

Good, good...

[WPEC]

dope!!!!
your own style woukd be interesting !
how difficult was gen3's obx bumper put on gen2?

[Muse]

Not hard at all. gotta trim the uprights, and make new holes for the fender bolts, but if I can do it, anyone can. :lol: I tried a Legacy bumper too. It appears that it would have worked, had the bumper itself not been previously damaged.

[Muse]

Just bought an exhaust adapter to go from my stock exhaust to the new muffler.

[Muse]

Picked up new rear tophats for my rear struts. Gonna try to reuse the fronts from the '04 parts car. The Official SL-i fitment and swap guide says they should bolt up fine. And if it puts the car at a front-high stance or something, I'll survive for a little while. better to look a little funny than to not have the proper control.

[Grimmrican]

Let me know when I want to try another go on the wagon I'll help U out

[Muse]

Agh! wish I'd have seen this earlier... Today would've been great...

[Muse]

Just got a Grimmspeed light bar and Hella 500 lights from Phi11. Shame about his car, really.

Pic has the bar just resting on the bumper, I haven't installed it yet. May have to chop up the bumper a little.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/092514171001_zps9dfb6ded-1.jpg

Also changed out my power steering/alternator belt.

[98legwag]

Very nice.

[phi11]

It's not really a GS light bar, I just work there. :smt002
(Well, I did weld it @ the old GS shop)
That was my old drafting desk frame!

[Grimmrican]

MOAR LIGHTS!!!!!!!

[Muse]

It's not really a GS light bar, I just work there. :smt002
(Well, I did weld it @ the old GS shop)
That was my old drafting desk frame!
I'm gonna call it a GS limited edition light bar (1/1) :lol:

[Hinyo]

now to get a rood rack and put 4 more lights on it. or even better HIDs. or ever better LED light bar.... or for the win.... 4 pots with HIDs and an LED light bar mounted in teh space below it =)

#lightwinning

[Muse]

Well, I went to the 11th annual SL-i New England meet, blown struts and all. And my car tried to kill me. There was this one set of bumps in the middle of a curve that nearly caused me to swap ends in the middle of 95. That was scary. But I got to the meet, and voila, everyone there pitched in to get them swapped for the new set I had in the car with me. The tophats were pretty mangled, so it's a really good thing I bought a fresh set of those, too. Thanks again to everyone who helped, Rkrenicki, Grimmrican, Dodik, Thenines, and... I'm not sure who else, I know other people pitched in, too...

Anyhow, the car rides like a dream again, I'm no longer in fear for my life driving.

I also picked up an Outback rear bumper to add to the aggressiveness of my car. Well, okay, more like eliminate some of the boring L-trim level from the car. Thanks again to Nikolaus.conrad for that. I'm waiting for pictures to appear of it being used as 'Fort Outback' by Casey (I think? God, I'm bad with names.)

[Yamazaki]

It's always good when you no longer fear for your life driving your own car.

I also picked up an Outback rear bumper to add to the aggressiveness of my car. Did you stay with your current theme and get a 3rd gen rear bumper? Would that even work?

[Muse]

Naah, it's a 2nd-gen. I doubt a third gen would fit without serious work.

[Muse]

a quote that describes my car perfectly:
"You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in sprinkles."

[Muse]

Currently at Yantic Auto getting my muffler put on!

[Muse]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_04671_zps59cf831d-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_04671_zps59cf831d.jpg.html)

This should not be loose:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_0468_zps2163f41a-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_0468_zps2163f41a.jpg.html)

Went in here:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_0469_zps56af88bb-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_0469_zps56af88bb.jpg.html)
I can't afford a new cat, so this is what I do... It's welded back together now.

Old(bottom) Vs. New(top):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_0470_zpsd63ea77e-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_0470_zpsd63ea77e.jpg.html)

Almost on!:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_0471_zps1e7582b3-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/IMG_0471_zps1e7582b3.jpg.html)

Sounds good!:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/th_IMG_0474_zps7lkyiizomp4-1.jpg (http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a607/SubaMuse/IMG_0474_zps7lkyiizo.mp4)

Doesn't drone, not loud enough to piss of my neighbors at idle... I love it.

[Reuben]

Now just remove that stupid silencer! Nothing worse than putting a nice exhaust on only to cock block it with a silencer smaller than the factory pea shooter! N/A's are just quieter than turbos anyway (when not wide open throttle), they won't drone at cruise like a turbo, even with a 5" tip on a straight through canon!

[Muse]

Actually, it is exactly the sound I was hoping for.

[Muse]

Ran into a little rattle, trimmed the bumper undertray, and nearly got rid of it, but there's a small screw and tab still making contact. Gotta get those trimmed off with an angle grinder or something. My Dremel won't fit.

Also threw a P0420, Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold code. I think this is due to my unwrapped UEL header. It did this once before, and I took it to AAP to use their code scanner. I had to scan it as if it were a 1996, though, as that's the furthest back they go. The first time I cleared the code, the car didn't want to idle for a few days. I could drive it fine, but without giving it gaas, it would try to stall. Then about 3 days/50 miles later, it cleared up and ran great. This time, I cleared the code in the same manner, it tried to stall out once, right after starting it up, and hasn't acted up since.

[Zangado1]

Ran into a little rattle, trimmed the bumper undertray, and nearly got rid of it, but there's a small screw and tab still making contact. Gotta get those trimmed off with an angle grinder or something. My Dremel won't fit.

Also threw a P0420, Catalytic Converter Efficiency Below Threshold code. I think this is due to my unwrapped UEL header. It did this once before, and I took it to AAP to use their code scanner. I had to scan it as if it were a 1996, though, as that's the furthest back they go. The first time I cleared the code, the car didn't want to idle for a few days. I could drive it fine, but without giving it gaas, it would try to stall. Then about 3 days/50 miles later, it cleared up and ran great. This time, I cleared the code in the same manner, it tried to stall out once, right after starting it up, and hasn't acted up since.
Buy a plug fowler at NAPA http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Catal ... 0375753140 (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Spark-Plug-Non-Fouler-Adapter/_/R-NDP7302442_0375753140)
You drill the center out and reinstall your O2 sensor along with resetting the computer and your problems are over with the annoying check engine light. I put up with the light forever because when it was giving me a P0420 the car was running perfect just eating more fuel then usual. Now I have no isues and better fuel mileage. $7 is all it was. It was a HELP part that is a universal piece.

[Muse]

Guess what I found today?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_09121_zpse5ff4a3a-1.jpg

[thenines']

Moving on up to the third gen. ?

[WPEC]

g.2 obx front bumper on g.3 H6 ?

[Muse]

not an H6, no, but yeah. it was at a shop I delivered to, and it was very beat. some people, man... But the G2 bumper on a G3 was kinda cool. But mine's cooler. :p

[Muse]

Nothing really to report on this car, but it's been a while, figured people should know it's still alive, still rattly, and still fun to drive, if still slow.

[WPEC]

Nothing really to report on this car, but it's been a while, figured people should know it's still alive, still rattly, and still fun to drive, if still slow.

oh yeah , great

[Muse]

Exhaust rattle is fixed, as is the leak. Got a long flex pipe section welded in, but had to delete the resonator. Car sounds okay now. Would sound better, except some jackwagon used RTV to glue the silencer into the muffler... *shakes head* some people...

Also, I'm planning on picking up a set of EJ22t heads from a friend of mine. Gonna attempt a slow-build of a low-boost motor. But before I can do the motor, I'm looking at buying my first motorcycle. A (different) friend of mine is selling (most of) an '89 Ninja 250, it's missing the fairings from being dropped, but all the gear to make it rideable (though not legal) has been replaced. So, it needs a headlight and front turn signals. Then, bike!

[Muse]

I just scrounged another pre-facelift 3rd gen Outback bumper. Not sure what I'm gonna do with it, but it was free.

[WPEC]

Hi Muse, good to see you updating your build thread.

[r3v_v3ng3]

I've seen a 2nd gen with a 3rd gen outback bumper on CL and I thought about your build. Forgot to do a screen shot

[Muse]

Nooooo! I'm not unique anymoar!!!!!!! :lol:

Anyhow, got the light bar installed, thanks (as is so often the case) to Rkrenicki.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/P1011147_zpspvb2lsll-1.jpg
Photo credit to Rougeben83.

And I may be looking at a newer Outback. Former Texas car, no rust on the rear, but it sideswiped something, right headlight, fender and driver's door are gonna need replacement, as will the bumper. But, hey, that's why I grabbed that bumper from the dumpster a while back, right? it's a sign... right?
Guy wants $700 for it, which seems perfectly reasonable. Now I just gotta figure out how to get $700 with no credit and a minimum-wage job.

[Muse]

So, nearly six months later and my beloved car is giving up the ghost on me. The rust is getting worrisome, I keep having to chase down exhaust leaks and now I've got a CV axle binding up occasionally. I think. I know it needs replacement. But, on the bright side, my taxes have just come in today. And the crashed Texas BH is still available. So, I think we're hearing the final throes of my 2nd-gen ownership streak. Hopefully I'll have more to tell you guys on Saturday.

Interesting fact, this is the first car I've ever had last long enough to need to be re-registered. Sadly I found this out when I got a ticket for driving an unregistered vehicle, as the DMV got my address wrong and I never got the invitation to renew.

[Muse]

Went to see the BH today. Sitting around has taken it's toll on the alternator, but we got it running on a jump pack. Car sounded a little rough at first, but smoothed out quickly. It will be coming home with me soon. I think it's an '03, but it might be an '04. It's a post-facelift car, at the least. Might be a limited.

Things I know it needs:
-Bumper cover/beam.
-Right headlight.
-Right front fender.
-Right front door (works fine, but is gouged badly.)
-Right front tire has a gouge in the sidewall from the accident. Which is a shame, because the tires look practically new.
-Alternator (Might be getting one free from one of their parts cars.)
-Head unit's making a lot of noises. I think the CD player's got issues.
-Blower control knob is missing, inside looks messed up, so I'll probably just replace the entire HVAC controls.

Things I'm not sure of:
-Condition of right front suspension components. I'm fairly confident they didn't take too much damage, if any, but the gouge in the tire does imply they took at least some of the hit. But it was a sideswipe that didn't even do enough damage to hinder the operation of the door that was damaged.

Things it has going for it:
-Heated leather seats.
-Dual sunroof.
-5-speed manual.
-Aftermarket mesh grille of unknown origin.
-Front strut bar of unknown origin.
-$700.00 price tag.

[Go Mifune]

My wife had a 2000 GT limited and I really liked the interior in that car. Miles ahead of my second gens. Good luck with the purchase!

[Muse]

Allow me to apologize to the mods in advance, feel free to clean up any language you need to. But I just got FUCKED. And I am pissed the everloving fuck off, and I need to rant. When I got to the place where the guy was selling the car, he tried to tell me he made a mistake and was thinking of a different car when he'd quoted the price at $700 a few months back. which I'm about 90% sure is bullshit. He claimed that he'd in fact, paid $1100 for it when he took it in trade. I don't have that kind of money, I'm a goddamned minimum-wage delivery driver, and the only fucking reason I have the $700 is because of my taxes coming in. So, it looks like the beat-to-fuck-but-hasn't-quit-yet BK is saved once again, this time by scummy douchebaggery.

Next order of business is replacing the left front axle. Which would've been done weeks ago if he'd fucking said something sooner.

[Yamazaki]

That sucks man. I'm sorry to hear about that. I was excited for you too when it looked like you were going to join the 3rd Gen club. But still, you love your BK, so that's good...right?

For the axle, do you have to change the whole thing, or just the boots (and pants and boots and pants)?

[Muse]

The whole thing. I can get one for $50 from work (employee discount, woohoo!) so it's not too bad. I also need to look into my oil leak. it's pretty nasty. But, hey, I have $700 I'm not spending on a new car. maybe this car can get some TLC.

Poor rear quarters are taking a beating though. Gonna have to get some spray foam in 'em or something real soon. Also, I think I've got a rear strut mount going bad. We just changed them less than two years ago, so if it is, I should be able to get my boss to warrantee it.

Also, an evil plan has come to mind after browsing Speedhunters today.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/24HOfLeMons75copy-1.jpg

This has better proportions than an ACTUAL Baja. I am trying to figure out how to get this without losing the whole weatherproof thing.

And I kinda want it to look less sloppy than this one, though I'm not too worried about the back doors working:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENKL610-vl0

[Muse]

Been going back and forth with Subafreak today in regards to the logistics of pickup-ifying the wagon. Not gonna say too much now, but something might be in the planning stage, not just the dreaming one.

There's been an intermittent clunk in the rear of the car on the right side. I think it might be a strut mount going bad, though I'm honestly not sure at all why I think that.

Also looking at a set of new Fuzion Touring tires (They're cheap,) an engine reseal, and a new windshield. If I can't get a new car, I'm gonna make this one better. I hope.

[Grimmrican]

Museeeeeeeee~~ hit me up man we have to catch up! Also erased some of your mail in here your box is full.

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[Muse]

So, my CV axle's been on it's way out, and I'd been putting fixing it off because I thought I was replacing the car. Well, I headed out to work this morning, only to hear a horrible crunching from the front of the car as I turned onto the road. Immediately turned into the gas station across the street, got out and looked, couldn't find a problem. Turned around to the tune of more grinding and crunching and made it into my driveway, where the crunching stopped when I drove straight. Then, I decided 'to hell with it, I either make it or I don't,' and limped across town to my mechanic's. Along the way, it sounded like something bounced off the underside of the car, which could've been a rock, but I think it might've been a piece of CV joint, as the car stopped making crunches at all. Got to my Mech's, and tried to back it into an uphill parking spot. And the car wouldn't move. My thought was just that the drive was muddy and my car was reduced to a RWD vehicle, so I was just spinning in the mud. Later that day, I got a message that the car needs a clutch. I knew it was getting worn out, but it was still grabbing when I drove it. Couldn't get a hold of him, as it was after business hours, so I'm not sure if it's a sudden failure of the clutch, or if he's just telling me to budget for a new one in the next few months.

So, can a busted axle lead to a sudden failure of the clutch, or does he just want me to do it now so that he can do my seals while the engine's out? either way, I'm doing it, but I'm curious as to how badly I screwed the car up.

Also, did a little drawing/concept of the future of the car.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/ute_zpskkvml5aupng-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/ute_zpskkvml5au.png.html)

[Grimmrican]

Before

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/f1eb3fe4cf2750446873cad60ebfa972-1.jpg

After

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/84421a44a1f1bd89a9b75783ce41ffb7-1.jpg


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[Muse]

Car is (mostly) better! Tons of fixes went down today, saving my car's life.

Things done:
-Clutch
-Left front axle
-Cam seals
-Cam cap seals
-Crank seal
-Rear main seal
-Valve cover gaskets
-A/C delete

things that still need addressing immediately:
-Right front axle
-Clutch adjustment

Things that need addressing rather soon:
-Windshield
-Tires
-Shifter bushing and return spring
-Rear quarter panel rot

Yes, you read that right, ladies and gents, I had my axle replaced, and it still needs an axle. Hopefully, I can get that done tomorrow or Wednesday, before I lose my backup car to it's owners returning home. Also, I need to adjust the clutch, as it has way too much play before it disengages, over half the pedal is free play before it does anything. It feels like the clutch is disengaging fully when the pedal is depressed, but the travel before that point is disconcerting.

[Muse]

Aaalright! My car is fixed and drives well. The clutch has still got that ridiculous level of play before actually doing anything, but I can turn left and right without fearing for my life! Gonna take it for a bit of a cruise after work tomorrow, see if the clutch is something I can learn to live with or if it's something I need to fix. My mechanic said it's like that because he was having trouble balancing the clutch cable and the hill holder cable. Not exactly sure what he meant by that, but he said to give it a few thousand miles and come back to readjust. Not sure if that's BS or what, but it does drive, so I'm happy.

[Muse]

Took the car for a long drive today and it feels better than it has since I bought it. There's always been a little shimmy when I braked hard. It got worse after a while then went away mostly when I replaced my rotors a few months ago, but it's properly gone now. It might just be placebo effect or something, but it feels like it pulls harder. Sadly, though, the oil leak has not been fully repaired. It has been lessened greatly, but it's not done yet...

What project car ever is?

[Muse]

Oil leak is the pan itself, probably. If not that, the gasket. Bought both in case. Cost me $64, with my employee discount. Also picked up a set of Rally Armor mudflaps from rkrenicki tonight. Can't wait to try them on!

[Muse]

Still waiting to get the oil pan on, the earlier repairs kinda really, brutally murdered my budget. But I do have it ready to go, soon as I get some cash to throw at it.

[Muse]

Had the car down to see rkrenicki today. Traded him my stock 19mm front sway bar for an 18mm bar from a 1990-'94 Legacy, which he then proceeded to whip on there like it was nothing. I guess UELs make for easier removal and install, what with the only going down one side of the engine.
I didn't get any pictures of the bar, but... Erm...


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/DSC_0002_zps0ddlxur7-1.jpg


I maaaaay need some new endlinks...