View Full Version : 3rd Generation Sedan (BE) Muse's '02 H6 VDC "Blitzen 6" - the un-update!
rkrenicki
12-17-2013, 01:35 PM
My 04 Non-VDC was about $11k when I bought it with just a bit over 100k on it. $10k seems to me to be the upper edge of reasonable for a normal car, nevermind one with all of these mods.
amgarrety
12-17-2013, 02:13 PM
My 04 Non-VDC was about $11k when I bought it with just a bit over 100k on it. $10k seems to me to be the upper edge of reasonable for a normal car, nevermind one with all of these mods.
The problem is some people see these mods as cool, but others view mods as a sign that the car may be modified in a way that might shorten it's life. Like, I likely would have never bought a modded legacy, because who knows what it could've been through? Who knows what the previous owner might have done in an attempt to get more power? (or something along those lines). Especially if you're looking for someone who appreciates useful things like the rear wiper. I'm not saying at all that the Blitzen6 is a ricemobile or anything, but if I were in the market for a Civic, I'd buy a stock Civic over a modified one just for peace of mind. Yes, this car has a lot to appreciate (both from factory and due to the conversion), and it was done by a perfectionist, but you need to find someone who truly understands that before you get $10k for it. They either need to appreciate it, or have deep pockets and little care over the condition of it, and personally, I wouldn't want to sell my tastefully modded car to the latter person :P
Dead91silvia
12-17-2013, 02:40 PM
From a parts installed perspective, it will take an enthusiast to want it for that price. It would more then likely be a person that know what they are getting.
For normal market people, it will be a much harder sell. Generally any car changed from stock in not a selling point. The rear wiper would be a selling point to someone like me that actually would love to have one. It's a rare option to have here, but most people just dont even think about it because we never had them on cars other then wagons, minivans, and SUV's.
For the diehard Subaru Legacy JDM nerd, this is a prefect car to get! Not only do you get a well taken care of car, you get a mad amount of hard to get JDM parts. Rear glass, interior, bumpers, hood, and many other parts. Just the front end is about $2k ish. Just the seats makes me jealous! So is the car worth $10K? To the right person yes, to the normal consumer, not so much. Having driven this car, I can say if I was a 3rd gen guy and in the market, I would like to own it because for me it would be a blank page with just about every JDM part I would want. Well, I do like the other Blitzen rear bumper more, but thats me... haha
After all the discussion, this is still a "may be" scenario.
rougeben83
12-17-2013, 04:28 PM
pretty much, the mods at this point aren't a real selling point to the public at large. It really depends on where you want to pu your ad up. On subaru-enthusiasts sites, you'll probably get a more enthusiastic response, but on some place like autotrader? Not so much.
Yamazaki
12-20-2013, 08:28 AM
Well, it's official. The wife has signed off on the sale of this car once the rear wiper is completed.
The successor will most likely be a Mercedes E500 or E550.
dodik
12-20-2013, 10:14 AM
good for her, she'll enjoy MB much more i'd think. But don't do it now wait till spring.
Yeah, wait 'till I can afford it, lol
nikolaus.conrad
12-25-2013, 04:31 AM
I wish I could, it looks like a really nice car.
Yamazaki
02-04-2014, 04:55 PM
I know I've been on-again-off-again with the idea of getting rid of the H6 and "upgrading", but it's been REALLY difficult for me to pull the trigger on that. I'm still trying to figure out a way I can keep the car and restore/upgrade it, while not having to resort to getting a piece of garbage for the duration. So it turns out that my brother doesn't want his '00 LGT ltd anymore... It's tempting. I just don't want to think about the shipping costs to get it here from Hawaii. Here are some pictures of it (it comes with both sets of wheels):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_2338-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/img2612xv1-2.jpg
Dead91silvia
02-04-2014, 05:52 PM
Thats not a bad idea.. What would be shipping cost?
dplacencia
02-04-2014, 08:10 PM
I like that one...
amgarrety
02-04-2014, 09:47 PM
The shipping is likely comparable to the worth of the car, I would assume. Granted, it looks like it is very well kept.
That is a gorgeous BE. 4eat or 5mt?
Yamazaki
02-05-2014, 09:55 AM
The shipping is likely comparable to the worth of the car, I would assume.That's what I'm afraid of.
That is a gorgeous BE. 4eat or 5mt?5mt. I wouldn't consider it if it were an auto. The only reason the wife has an auto now is because that's all the H6's were offered with.
The car has 122,000 miles on it too. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Dead91silvia
02-05-2014, 10:31 AM
Well, you know the car, you know your brother. I would at least check into the shipping. I know it's ballpark $1000-1200 from coast to coast. You could just ship it to Seattle/Tacoma and then come visit me and drive it home. :grin:
amgarrety
02-05-2014, 11:15 AM
Well, you know the car, you know your brother. I would at least check into the shipping. I know it's ballpark $1000-1200 from coast to coast. You could just ship it to Seattle/Tacoma and then come visit me and drive it home. :grin:
He should get it shipped to Washington before March, fly out, pick it up and drive you back for the MD meet, and then you only have to fly back.
Yamazaki
02-06-2014, 06:57 AM
I am going to San Diego in April. If I were to ship it to the West Coast, that is when/where I would pick it up. But as a few of you know, it costs more in gas, food, and lodging to drive cross country than it does to ship it directly. I would just ship it here.
And I do know my brother, the car probably hasn't been properly maintained.
Yamazaki
02-14-2014, 12:28 PM
VDC to the rescue today. The Impreza is snowed in (it would keep sliding to the left on the road, and I couldn't get out), but the H6 got to work just fine. The VDC system was whirring and buzzing like crazy though. I've never had a chance to see it in action like this before, it was kinda cool. I totally understand why almost all of the Subarus have VDC (well, an updated version) now.
I wish the Impreza had VDC...
Dead91silvia
02-14-2014, 12:35 PM
Nice! Picturing the Imprezaab in the snow makes me shudder!
amgarrety
02-14-2014, 01:08 PM
This past snow storm had really made me aware of the absence of VDC in my car. One more reason to start looking at a newer car. I bet you were happy to have VDC at all.
Guys, guys... Maybe it's a second vs. third gen difference, but I've never had any issues with my car sliding in the snow, unless I intentionally push it to. No VDC, no ABS, no TCS, no stability control, no need. I'm not trying to make myself out as some superman behind the wheel, I've just had nothing but positive experiences in winter driving with my car.
Yamazaki
02-14-2014, 10:20 PM
Guys, guys... Maybe it's a second vs. third gen difference, but I've never had any issues with my car sliding in the snow, unless I intentionally push it to. No VDC, no ABS, no TCS, no stability control, no need. I'm not trying to make myself out as some superman behind the wheel, I've just had nothing but positive experiences in winter driving with my car.
Drive a VDC car in a situation that VDC will come on, and you will see a difference.
I like to think I'm not a slacker in the ice and snow (driving a Cappucino on unplowed Northern Japan winter roads will forcibly teach you a thing or two), but driving the Impreza seems to be tricky in high-snow for some reason.
Dead91silvia
02-15-2014, 03:23 AM
Guys, guys... Maybe it's a second vs. third gen difference, but I've never had any issues with my car sliding in the snow, unless I intentionally push it to. No VDC, no ABS, no TCS, no stability control, no need. I'm not trying to make myself out as some superman behind the wheel, I've just had nothing but positive experiences in winter driving with my car.
Drive a VDC car in a situation that VDC will come on, and you will see a difference.
I like to think I'm not a slacker in the ice and snow (driving a Cappucino on unplowed Northern Japan winter roads will forcibly teach you a thing or two), but driving the Impreza seems to be tricky in high-snow for some reason.
I cant give you any crap about that, but Muse is right, to an extent. Many people rely and trust their car too much. I dont thing Yama will ever have that problem having driven that little beast in the snow.
This past snow storm had really made me aware of the absence of VDC in my car. One more reason to start looking at a newer car. I bet you were happy to have VDC at all.
Mike, you dont need a "newer" car. You car should still be amazing in the snow! My BH was a blast for me to drive!
After all this, to this day, no joke, my best snow car was my 1970 Volvo 142. Yes, thats right, a 42 year old car. Now thats not saying there are not better ones out there, it's just to this day this is the best, and yes, this is OVER my Subaru's.
I really do with I could play with a VDC car in the snow. Would be amazing to see why Yama is so excited about it because when he gets excited about cars stuff, I do also. So if he says its great, that tells me a lot. :wink:
98legwag
02-15-2014, 11:00 AM
With the amount of power in his STI I cannot imagine that it would be easy to drive in the snow.
Yamazaki
02-15-2014, 12:11 PM
Well, a few of you may remember that I said the S401 made me a worse driver. That's because the S401 covers up any mistakes or errors you make. You can start off in the wrong gear, mis-shift, etc, and it doesn't matter. That's what VDC is like. I'm not saying that a good driver needs it, I'm saying that it makes driving much easier by doing everything for you. The Impreza and Cappuccino are the opposite. The Cappuccino will punish any imperfect throttle and wheel position (by putting you backwards in a ditch), and the Impreza punishes imperfect shifting (by stalling out). VDC is the anti-Cappuccino. Sure, it's not as much fun, but that's what the "VDC off" switch is for.
rougeben83
02-15-2014, 03:31 PM
to be fair though, I can see how the imprezaab can be a handful in the snow, especially on all seasons...not only the power, but a twitchy suspension in the snow is a double-edge sword.
I wouldn't mind VDC as long as it has a switch to completely turn it off...
Its good to see the blitzen6 is still finding use :)
dodik
02-17-2014, 09:54 AM
i guess im the only one who sees VDC as another thing that will break, so far i managed to park my car on 18" snow banks that plows made without issues. driving on snow is something you have to get used to, i don't think i have needed VDC in the past 7 years of owning it, high ground clearance and snow tires make this thing a beast in mud/snow
thenines'
02-17-2014, 01:42 PM
Never understood trac control in an AWD car-I'll stick with my poor girls's trac control/VDC- my ABS-which is an option on my '91's :smile: I could drive your brothers car in HI-my cousin is getting married -on the big island-in august
Yamazaki
03-02-2014, 09:29 AM
Well, this is now sitting in the H6's place:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/FC3A7453546F4F909700E78A9CE9D092-1.jpg (http://s426.photobucket.com/user/yamazakisubaru/media/cars/Other/FC3A7453-546F-4F90-9700-E78A9CE9D092.jpg.html)
I still haven't decided the fate of the H6 though...
thenines'
03-02-2014, 10:42 AM
It's not even a 4 Matic!
rkrenicki
03-02-2014, 12:07 PM
That is a weird looking Subaru badge..
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Yamazaki
03-02-2014, 05:30 PM
It's not even a 4 Matic!
Yeah, the wife worries about that a little, but I didn't like the 5 speed transmission in the 4Matics whereas the 7 speed in the RWD model is wonderful.
MRLancaster
03-23-2014, 10:33 PM
Congrats on the new purchase!!!
MRLancaster
03-23-2014, 10:40 PM
The next car I'm probably buying will be either another 3rd gen, or a Cayman. Those will be my two next candidates to sit beside the Legacy.
Yamazaki
03-30-2014, 06:38 PM
Finally!!!
I can haz reer wiper?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/DSCF4090-1.jpg
Huge thanks to rkrenicki..... again.
rkrenicki
03-31-2014, 01:16 AM
No mention of the SNOW on the car from today? Heh..
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98legwag
03-31-2014, 07:55 AM
Wish my BL had one of those. Not enough to do anything about it though.
Huge thanks to rkrenicki..... again.
How often do I say that one? Oh. All the time... The man is great.
Yamazaki
04-05-2014, 09:52 PM
So now that dead91silvia has returned home and the issues I have with the H6 aren't as major as I had thought, I will start the Great Restoration Project when I return from San Diego in a few weeks.
Unfortunately, the H6 will be competing with the Mercedes for time and resources (money).... that's a tough fight. So this project may take a very long time.
Yamazaki
04-18-2014, 03:38 PM
So like a bunch of other people did, I bought the Nissan auto up/down switches. I finally arrived back in MD yesterday and opened up the box.... to find the same things that's already in my car. I called the seller and they're sending the correct part. I guess I have to wait a little longer. :smt012
soba noodle
04-18-2014, 07:27 PM
So like a bunch of other people did, I bought the Nissan auto up/down switches. I finally arrived back in MD yesterday and opened up the box.... to find the same things that's already in my car. I called the seller and they're sending the correct part. I guess I have to wait a little longer. :smt012
Damn I want one too, asked this question before... do you know if the switches will work in JDM cars, I reckon they should :roll:
rkrenicki
04-18-2014, 07:29 PM
They will not. The JDM switch is quite different from the USDM switch. The primary difference is that the door lock controls are part of the handle in japan, and are part of the window switch here. Also, the connectors are wildly different.. from what I can gather, the JDM switch assembly has two connectors and ours only has one.
Besides.. you should already have Auto up and down on your driver window? The S401 and Deads 96 GT-B has it, I figured that all of the JDM cars did.
soba noodle
04-18-2014, 07:36 PM
They will not. The JDM switch is quite different from the USDM switch. The primary difference is that the door lock controls are part of the handle in japan, and are part of the window switch here. Also, the connectors are wildly different.. from what I can gather, the JDM switch assembly has two connectors and ours only has one.
Besides.. you should already have Auto up and down on your driver window? The S401 and Deads 96 GT-B has it, I figured that all of the JDM cars did.
You're right I do have auto driver window, would be nice to have the same on the passenger side. Should really pull mine out and compare. Thought Yamazaki would want to give it a go with his S401 :lol:
Yamazaki
04-19-2014, 09:21 AM
They will not. The JDM switch is quite different from the USDM switch. The primary difference is that the door lock controls are part of the handle in japan, and are part of the window switch here. Also, the connectors are wildly different.. from what I can gather, the JDM switch assembly has two connectors and ours only has one.
Besides.. you should already have Auto up and down on your driver window? The S401 and Deads 96 GT-B has it, I figured that all of the JDM cars did.
You're right I do have auto driver window, would be nice to have the same on the passenger side. Should really pull mine out and compare. Thought Yamazaki would want to give it a go with his S401 :lol:
Actually, I was planning to get it for the S401 as well, but if rkrenicki says it won't work, then I have no reason to believe otherwise. I could always pull the switches and actually look at them before ordering blind (that never actually occurred to me.. :oops:)
Dead91silvia
04-19-2014, 12:25 PM
You might be able to make a hybrid, but that might be a little bit of a pain.
rkrenicki
04-19-2014, 12:39 PM
This is quite off topic from this car, but here is a picture of the JDM switch mechanism:
http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/f30batchimg.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/9/3/7/1/spx_store3-imgbatch_1389925215/600x533-2014011700075.jpg
The Top-left connector closeup is the mirror switch, the other two are the window switch connectors. The one on the end looks the same as ours physically, but I have not checked the wiring to see how similar that is... the other connector however, we do not have at all.
That was the issue that I found when looking at the JDM Wiring when we were all down there for the meet, but at the time the thought was putting a JDM switch into a US car. This was before we knew about this Nissan switch module.
What about... JDM Nissan switches? Might be worth looking into, at least.
rkrenicki
04-20-2014, 06:02 PM
The normal Nissan switch only does auto on the driver side. This is an "upgraded aftermarket" switch that does both.
Yamazaki
04-20-2014, 10:34 PM
I'm a complete moron. :smt075
The wiring is a moot point. I forgot that this switch wouldn't even fit in the S401 because it's on the wrong side.
98legwag
04-21-2014, 07:54 AM
I'm a complete moron. :smt075
The wiring is a moot point. I forgot that this switch wouldn't even fit in the S401 because it's on the wrong side.
Even I was thinking "will it fit in a RHD car?"
amgarrety
04-21-2014, 08:36 AM
Haha I was wondering how you planned on doing that. I thought you knew something I didn't so I just let it go.
It might not be a lost cause if you could swap the circuit boards and use keep current housing. Then you would just be back to the problem of wiring.
Yamazaki
04-27-2014, 08:44 AM
So I got the auto up/down switch in. Works great. Then I went over to the Merc to see if it had the auto up/down on passenger (I knew it did for driver side), and found that it has auto up/down for all four windows...
*sigh* I wanted to think I could make the H6 as good as the Merc, but it's clear that just isn't possible. So I'll stick with the much more attainable goal of making the H6 better than it is now. Less tears and frustration that way.
rougeben83
04-27-2014, 12:05 PM
I bought one of those nissan switches, you can have it if you want for the cost of shipping lol.
elislider
04-28-2014, 12:46 PM
So I got the auto up/down switch in. Works great. Then I went over to the Merc to see if it had the auto up/down on passenger (I knew it did for driver side), and found that it has auto up/down for all four windows...
*sigh* I wanted to think I could make the H6 as good as the Merc, but it's clear that just isn't possible. So I'll stick with the much more attainable goal of making the H6 better than it is now. Less tears and frustration that way.
Mercedes
:roll:
Yamazaki
04-30-2014, 09:59 PM
I still have to verify some things, but the Japanese interior may be up for sale soon. I may be looking at offloading:
8-way power driver seat
6-way power passenger seat
Rear seats
All four door cards
Center armrest cover
...basically all the stuff with the dark purple. But like I said, it's just a thought at the moment.
Dead91silvia
05-01-2014, 01:37 PM
Whats the possible replacement? Stock leather or...?
And anyone thats looking into this interior, it's AWESOME! I would love to have the fronts for my BD! Very comfy and in great shape!
Huffer
05-01-2014, 05:12 PM
so much cool on this car.
Yamazaki
05-01-2014, 05:29 PM
Thanks guys!
Yamazaki
05-01-2014, 05:34 PM
So remember when I said this:
So now that dead91silvia has returned home and the issues I have with the H6 aren't as major as I had thought, I will start the Great Restoration Project when I return from San Diego in a few weeks.
Yeah, that never happened. I've been back for a couple weeks now and the Impreza hasn't been driven since the MD meet. I'm liking the fuel economy and ease of driving the H6 over the Impreza. I'll get bored of it eventually though, and then things'll happen! I promise!
....well, maybe.
I've also got some creative ideas for both cars (H6 and Impreza), but I don't know if I want to jump into another project that turns out to be over my head....
twoheadedboy
05-01-2014, 06:20 PM
So remember when I said this:
So now that dead91silvia has returned home and the issues I have with the H6 aren't as major as I had thought, I will start the Great Restoration Project when I return from San Diego in a few weeks.
Yeah, that never happened. I've been back for a couple weeks now and the Impreza hasn't been driven since the MD meet. I'm liking the fuel economy and ease of driving the H6 over the Impreza. I'll get bored of it eventually though, and then things'll happen! I promise!
....well, maybe.
I've also got some creative ideas for both cars (H6 and Impreza), but I don't know if I want to jump into another project that turns out to be over my head....
Understandable, that's the way I've been going about my Legacy; simple and only projects I know I will finish.
Yamazaki
05-04-2014, 08:34 PM
I still have to verify some things, but the Japanese interior may be up for sale soon. I may be looking at offloading:
8-way power driver seat
6-way power passenger seat
Rear seats
All four door cards
Center armrest cover
...basically all the stuff with the dark purple. But like I said, it's just a thought at the moment.
So this is a "nevermind" kind of thing. I found out that what I was thinking of doing wouldn't work very well, and then the extra money dropped on the "new" Merc kind of dashed any plans to try to make it work.
Once my bike has passed inspection and I have a full riders license, I will put the H6 up on stands and start taking it apart. The fenders will be rolled (wheel well) and pulled (adjoining door), and I will take out the spacers to lower it properly.
Yamazaki
09-06-2014, 11:15 AM
So I would like to get the car rolling before winter because I am selling the other car: viewtopic.php?f=57&t=29042 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=29042)
Yamazaki
10-05-2014, 08:31 AM
So this project had been on hold due to some serious complications with the car and lack of skill/tools on my part. Rkrenicki came for a few days and solved those issues. We spent nearly three days on a rear subframe bolt that wouldn't give up and some front strut bolts that didn't want to leave either. Finally, with those problems resolved, the project is moving again! With the suspension and drivetrain all sorted out, I only have to focus on the body fitment, interior, engine, and paint. So there is still A LOT to do, but at least progress has been made.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures during the process because we were more focused on success than documenting the progress.
Huge, HUGE thanks to rkrenicki for for all his help (even though he didn't just help - he actually did almost everything!)
rougeben83
10-05-2014, 10:29 AM
haha, rkrenicki had practice on my car!
98legwag
10-05-2014, 11:05 AM
So its on Legacy bits like Rkenicki's car now?
Yamazaki
10-05-2014, 11:53 AM
Yup. Everything is fully legacy now. Here 's what we (he) did:
Steering column swapped
Steering knuckle swapped
Removed front spacers
Removed rear spacers (and replaced rusty old subframe)
New drop bolts all around
Swapped rear control arms
New bushings in control arms and lateral links
Swapped rear subframe brackets
Swapped drive shaft
Swapped trailing arm brackets
Installed D type rear subframe brace
Re-installed Bilsteins w/STI springs
What I have left to do:
Put the 215/45/17 tires back on
Get alignment
Install electronic correctional speedometer unit
Then I can focus on one of the other major areas to work on.
Hinyo
10-05-2014, 04:51 PM
^^^ what he said....
Yamazaki
10-05-2014, 07:03 PM
I can take pictures of what it looks like now, but it's not going to look special. All of that stuff is "behind-the-scenes". I'll take a picture of all of the discarded stuff though. That's kind of impressive.
Yeah, but if it's got the bilsteins on again, it's lower than before... right?
Dead91silvia
10-06-2014, 01:26 AM
This makes me happy on so many levels! :smt023
rkrenicki
10-06-2014, 09:39 AM
I snapped a couple of pictures during the process, but not that many.
Old subframe out, with the rear passenger lateral link still firmly stuck..
http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/Car%20Galleries/Other%20Peoples%20Cars/IMG_20141002_084054_zpsbaff23ta.jpg
Diff and trailing arms.
http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/Car%20Galleries/Other%20Peoples%20Cars/IMG_20141002_084104_zpsjzzj2ndt.jpg
Rear all re-assembled.. I think my phone lens was dirty..
http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/Car%20Galleries/Other%20Peoples%20Cars/IMG_20141005_091636_zpsigljwgyz.jpg
Front re-assembled.. wow, my camera did a real bad job on this one..
http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/o739/rkrenickisli/Car%20Galleries/Other%20Peoples%20Cars/IMG_20141005_091655_zps65b8gv4s.jpg
Both Yama's car and my car are running essentially identical suspension at this point, except he has the STI Pink springs, and I have the S401 Black springs. This really just means that his car will be a bit lower than mine due to the softer spring-rate of the Pinks.
98legwag
10-06-2014, 09:50 AM
I want to see it when its back on the smaller tires. I remember seeing this when it was still a pretty much stock Outback.
rkrenicki
10-06-2014, 11:10 AM
Oh, yama.. I forgot the Legacy bumpstops when we were doing that list. Those were the easiest thing all week, hah.
Yamazaki
11-16-2014, 08:28 PM
So I have a lot of the H6 all buttoned up so I can drive it in the winter, but now I have a new problem- I can't remove the key from the ignition. I can turn it to all of the positions in the key cylinder except completely off. Any ideas?
soba noodle
11-16-2014, 10:00 PM
I had the same with my GTB once - turning the steering wheel a bit helped (to unlock the wheel lock), but you've probably tried that...
PS: I need your help to clarify some info re: JDM facelift Legacies, 4th gen. spec.B vs. non-spec.B. I've got some catalogues in front of me, the only problem - they-re in Japanese :) Would love to clarify it once and for all, lots of misleading "Google says" info. Cheers
rkrenicki
11-17-2014, 07:46 AM
So I have a lot of the H6 all buttoned up so I can drive it in the winter, but now I have a new problem- I can't remove the key from the ignition. I can turn it to all of the positions in the key cylinder except completely off. Any ideas?
Did you reinstall the battery yet? It could be the shift lock.
Otherwise, since we had to re-attach the key cylinder to the column, it is possible that it needs adjustment. I would loosen the two bolts a bit and see if rotating it one way or the other will free up the key movement as the steering lock may be getting bound up a bit.
Yamazaki
11-17-2014, 09:47 AM
PS: I need your help to clarify some info re: JDM facelift Legacies, 4th gen. spec.B vs. non-spec.B. I've got some catalogues in front of me, the only problem - they-re in Japanese :) Would love to clarify it once and for all, lots of misleading "Google says" info. Cheers
No problem, I'll PM you with better contact info.
Did you reinstall the battery yet? It could be the shift lock.
Otherwise, since we had to re-attach the key cylinder to the column, it is possible that it needs adjustment. I would loosen the two bolts a bit and see if rotating it one way or the other will free up the key movement as the steering lock may be getting bound up a bit.
The battery was connected, but I disconnected it again because I couldn't remove the key and the door chime was driving me insane. I am certain it's the shift lock though. dead91silvia contacted me and asked me about the shift lock and I was like "ohhhh, right. that." It's been awhile since I've dealt with a car that was both auto AND I needed the key in the ignition to drive.... :smile:
(I wish I could retrofit keyless go in the H6...)
Yamazaki
11-23-2014, 08:22 PM
So I started it finally! It is still missing some parts before I put the front end back together (like fender liners), and I am still looking for '05~'07 Impreza clockspring, but other than that I'm mostly set. However, white smoke comes out of the back and I hear metal rubbing on metal sounds from the engine area. All the sensors and plugs are in and back together... I went over it a few times to make sure I didn't miss anything. Thoughts about what it might be?
rougeben83
11-23-2014, 09:41 PM
why do you need the clockspring? Doing the 3 spoke steering wheel swap?
white smoke? How's the engine temps?
Yamazaki
11-24-2014, 06:02 AM
why do you need the clockspring? Doing the 3 spoke steering wheel swap?
white smoke? How's the engine temps?
When I put the Saab steering wheel into my Impreza, I took the Impreza wheel and put it into the H6. The only thing that's been connected is the horn. I'd like the cruise control stuff to work too.
The engine was very cold. I didn't run it very long because of the weird metallic noise. I didn't want to break anything more than I already had.
98legwag
11-24-2014, 09:17 AM
Might want to figure it out. Its probably going snow on Wednesday.
Dead91silvia
11-24-2014, 11:13 AM
It more then likely just needs to run. It been sitting, not ran for a very long time so it will be a little "rattley" for a little bit. All the oil drained from the top to bottom and had a long time to do so.
rougeben83
11-29-2014, 11:45 PM
why do you need the clockspring? Doing the 3 spoke steering wheel swap?
white smoke? How's the engine temps?
When I put the Saab steering wheel into my Impreza, I took the Impreza wheel and put it into the H6. The only thing that's been connected is the horn. I'd like the cruise control stuff to work too.
The engine was very cold. I didn't run it very long because of the weird metallic noise. I didn't want to break anything more than I already had.
Ah I see, you may want to look at some of the NASIOC guys with 02-03 wrx's that adapted their cruise control to fit a an STI steering wheel - I think it may be easier to adapt your current cruise control control onto your sti steering wheel.
Yamazaki
11-30-2014, 10:12 AM
Ah I see, you may want to look at some of the NASIOC guys with 02-03 wrx's that adapted their cruise control to fit a an STI steering wheel - I think it may be easier to adapt your current cruise control control onto your sti steering wheel.
Cool, thanks! I'll do that.
cloproductions
12-10-2014, 01:31 PM
Glad to see this project is still going. Can't wait to see the pictures
98legwag
02-12-2015, 08:38 AM
Any updates on this?
Yamazaki
02-12-2015, 08:56 AM
Nope. It only has the rear end put together. I am still missing a fender and have to put the front back together. Then I still need to get new (old) lower profile tires put on, get an alignment and sort out the interior.
MRLancaster
02-14-2015, 11:04 AM
What's going on with the interior?
Yamazaki
02-26-2015, 06:09 PM
Okay, so mark my words here and now...... I will have this car at the SLi meet on April 4th. It won't take much to get it there, but the temps need to go up before I can continue working on it.
Hinyo
04-01-2015, 12:35 AM
Okay, so mark my words here and now...... I will have this car at the SLi meet on April 4th. It won't take much to get it there, but the temps need to go up before I can continue working on it.
=) cant wait to see it there *wink wink*
Yamazaki
04-01-2015, 06:46 AM
Okay, okay... I know I totally failed on that account.
I hate working on this thing alone. You've seen how much trouble I can get into if I am left to work on things by myself. I break LOTS of stuff and it becomes a bigger project than it ever needed to be.
98legwag
04-01-2015, 09:13 AM
And its not like you have other vehicles to drive/ride....
rkrenicki
04-01-2015, 09:19 AM
What is left at this point? I can give you a hand with it. Last I saw it, it really just needed the front end to be reassembled, right?
Yamazaki
04-01-2015, 11:39 AM
What is left at this point? I can give you a hand with it. Last I saw it, it really just needed the front end to be reassembled, right?
Well, now thanks to you and your "always keep improving" thing, I want to change the steering rack too. Other things needed:
1) new cowl for front windshield
2) wire up the cruise control button on steering wheel
3) re-do the wiring for the headlight levelers
4) replace the Japanese fenders with North American ones (still missing a passenger side)
5) find and install side skirts
6) put front end back together
7) replace oil pan gaskets, fix other oil leaks, get alignment, replace rear diff bushings, change tires (all of these will be done at IAG)
8) restore the leather seats
9) repaint body (I'm giving up on this one)
rkrenicki
04-01-2015, 12:03 PM
I can help you with the cruise, levelers and front end when I get down there. I messaged you about a fender.
98legwag
04-01-2015, 02:31 PM
If you aren't too picky about paint, you can take it to Maaco for a few hundred dollars. I can find out which one painted a friend of Rubie_25GT and mine's Legend. It turned out well for the cost.
xoSubieLegacyxo
04-02-2015, 06:41 AM
When I come down for the meet and to pick up my hood I can give you a hand with discussing paint.
Yamazaki
08-07-2015, 06:25 AM
So the H6 is at IAG and getting everything sorted out mechanically (which is really just taking care of leaks and the alignment), then it is off to the body shop for a paint re-do. I expect the H6 to hit the streets within a couple months.
However, I'm back to the "what color do I want" question. I don't want to keep the dark purple/blue, but I don't know what to change it to.
geckoboy86
08-07-2015, 07:30 AM
I've always been a fan of silver but Id say be different and mimic the silver off of a 4th gen spec B
Reason
08-07-2015, 08:24 AM
Please, for the love of the god, anything but BLUE!! Pick a unique color that doesn't scream look at me.
No red either
98legwag
08-07-2015, 09:17 AM
I like the color Soba's BH was. The dark grey metallic on the 4th gens is nice too.
Yamazaki
08-07-2015, 09:22 AM
Pick a unique color that doesn't scream look at me.
Does this mean bright pink is out? :wink:
And no, it won't be WRB.
At this point I'm thinking something like a light pastel green. I want something that is totally different, but not loud. Or totally black.
xoSubieLegacyxo
08-07-2015, 09:34 AM
Go with a forest green that would be different.
Yamazaki
08-07-2015, 09:40 AM
Go with a forest green that would be different. There already are many Legacys/Outbacks with that color. It's called "Timberline Green Pearl".
dodik
08-07-2015, 11:04 AM
how about gun metal/ dark metallic gray, sunset orange
xoSubieLegacyxo
08-07-2015, 11:51 AM
Does this mean bright pink is out? :wink:
And no, it won't be WRB.
At this point I'm thinking something like a light pastel green. I want something that is totally different, but not loud. Or totally black.
We could call it "STi Pink" lol
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/08/510b2f2653426fb1c024ebc41e0b5306-1.jpg
colbh5
08-09-2015, 12:00 PM
I like this color.
98legwag
10-21-2015, 02:16 PM
Any update? Its been 6 months and we need more H6s on the road! On a side note there is a meet/food drive a few of use are going to Saturday. I posted info the meets/events section.
Yamazaki
10-22-2015, 06:34 AM
Any update? Its been 6 months and we need more H6s on the road!
I know. But I still haven't decided between keeping the H6 or the FXT. One of them has to go, and I will finish the restoration/maintenance on the other. I just keep going back and forth though.
98legwag
10-22-2015, 09:11 AM
I know. But I still haven't decided between keeping the H6 or the FXT. One of them has to go, and I will finish the restoration/maintenance on the other. I just keep going back and forth though.
I think it would be harder to sell the H6. With all the parts you added/removed I think the average buyer would not want it. With that being said, someone who knows Legacys would love it. But the FXT is more practical when you need to haul some stuff. Tough choice there.
Yamazaki
10-22-2015, 11:29 AM
I think it would be harder to sell the H6. With all the parts you added/removed I think the average buyer would not want it. With that being said, someone who knows Legacys would love it. But the FXT is more practical when you need to haul some stuff. Tough choice there.
Either one I sell will be for the same amount, so I'm not trying to match mods to the amount I would ask. But it's actually more complicated than that. There's very little left to do on the H6, but it's expensive work (body/paint). The FXT has a lot of little irritations and some routine maintenance items, along with needing a proper tune after installing a bigger turbo and catless uppipe. All of that adds up too.
Yamazaki
12-23-2015, 11:18 AM
So semi-related to the H6, I have bought something from Japan and it's being slow-boat shipped here. It's expected to be here early February. Three people know about it (I suck at keeping secrets), and even thought it's kind of obvious what it is, I still want to see if I can surprise folks with it. I would like to have everything ready for the '16 Spring Maryland meet.
98legwag
12-23-2015, 03:56 PM
So you are keeping this one too? I don't think you told me what it is. I am intrigued.
rkrenicki
01-16-2016, 09:20 PM
Now that it is officially in my driveway, I figure I should say that I now own this car.
98legwag
01-16-2016, 09:44 PM
I am going to be honest. It took a a few seconds to figure out what was going on here. So you have have a Blitzen H6 clone and a RS30 clone now?
Reason
01-17-2016, 01:34 AM
Nice acquisition!
rkrenicki
01-17-2016, 01:25 PM
I am going to be honest. It took a a few seconds to figure out what was going on here. So you have have a Blitzen H6 clone and a RS30 clone now?
Indeed, I now have both. I am going to finish up the Blitzen at some point soon since I am pretty much done working on my RS30.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/8167e4a6c9cb49e8aec39af4784b0221_zpsiuzs-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/9f45bf148a514804a038a15cdfc126ab_zpstsn2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/7c8c39f9e45d40729d7596a9d0a4ff81_zpswyl7-1.jpg
Yamazaki
01-18-2016, 09:30 AM
This car really deserves a better home than mine. As rkrenicki realized, it has only been driven about 30k miles in the four years that I've had it. I just haven't had the time, ability, or patience to do what needs to be done.
Plus, it gives rkrenicki the chance to develop his body work skills!
98legwag
01-18-2016, 10:09 AM
The question is did he tow the Blitzen with the RS30? If so I want to see a picture of that.....
rkrenicki
01-18-2016, 11:25 AM
The question is did he tow the Blitzen with the RS30? If so I want to see a picture of that.....
Oh no no.. I wouldnt attempt to tow such a heavy car with mine.. that would go WAY over its towing capacity. Yamazaki drove the car up to me this weekend.
98legwag
01-18-2016, 11:35 AM
But yours is a Subaru. They can do anything......
Yamazaki
01-18-2016, 12:54 PM
I wouldnt attempt to tow such a heavy car with mine.. that would go WAY over its towing capacity.
Hey, I towed the E500 with the Impreza. Sure, the frame near the tow hook bent a little, but it did it! I am sure the RS30 could tow it's older brother. (although that's a hell of a distance to do and would take forever)
Dead91silvia
01-19-2016, 02:37 AM
As sad as I am to know I will more then likely not see this car in person again, or drive it, I'm happy to know who it ended up with. ;)
I'll need to see if I can dig up the pic I have of it when I had it as a loaner when I drove to DC to explore... :)
98legwag
01-19-2016, 02:09 PM
I am sad to see it go too. But its got a good home and it will be finished with care.
rkrenicki
01-19-2016, 02:55 PM
As sad as I am to know I will more then likely not see this car in person again, or drive it, I'm happy to know who it ended up with. ;)
I'll need to see if I can dig up the pic I have of it when I had it as a loaner when I drove to DC to explore... :)
That isnt true at all.. I can almost guarantee that you will see/drive this car again.
On another note.. new parts for this car! Legacy S401 springs. The STI Pinks that are currently on the car are too low for my tastes.. this will raise up the car about 15mm or so and give it firmer ride.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/c48f10d13d4f43ab9ea13cf31b065ae4_zpss8vi-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/a63ee437a2314544974b23a2bdc417f3_zpsu5wn-1.jpg
I am not sure when I am going to have a chance to put them on, but they did show up today.
foohfooh
01-20-2016, 12:10 AM
Bwahaha rad! Crazy thread merge commence?!
dodik
01-20-2016, 01:28 PM
i had to re-read the title couple of times before i realized what had happen,
Congrats on the new ride,
rkrenicki
01-22-2016, 05:53 PM
I registered the car today. Depending on weather this weekend, I may get the suspension figured out, which I am looking forward to.
Hinyo
01-23-2016, 01:53 AM
What are you changing about the suspension?
edit: NVM just looked up DOH!!
r3v_v3ng3
01-25-2016, 04:17 PM
Great pair of 3rd gen!
rkrenicki
02-14-2016, 01:21 PM
Nothing to report on this car either. She has been parked under my deck due to fairly limited parking options, and with all of the snow that we have had lately.. she is kind of stuck there for now.
I am eagerly anticipating the warmer days this week so that at least some of the snow can melt, and I can get her into the garage to do some work.
Matty2Hotty
02-25-2016, 10:01 AM
Cwtwbu766
rkrenicki
02-25-2016, 10:21 AM
Cwtwbu766
Wat?
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Yamazaki
02-25-2016, 10:24 AM
Wat?
It's the integrated key fob (for 4th gens and up)..... but I don't know why he posted that.
By the way, you ever get plates for the car? Any new pictures?
rkrenicki
02-26-2016, 08:52 PM
I was able to get the car out and I did some work on her today.
I sorted out the rear of the car, tightened up all of the bolts, and changed out the rear shocks and springs with the set from the S401. I forgot to measure before and after, but it is a good 20mm or so higher than it used to be. I will be sure to measure the front when I change out the struts.
Comparison of the STI Pinks vs STI Blacks (S401 springs). Same number of coils, but the Blacks are not progressive, and the spring itself is about 2mm thicker.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/d06f1532d7ee4711a70176849f4bee39_zpszahs-1.jpg
How the rear sits now. I am sure it will settle a bit over time, but it seems to fail a shoe test as it is.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/27CAB959A9584E83A6147869A34508EA_zpstkau-1.jpg
Once the front is done, then its alignment time.. and then recalibrate the VDC so it will work again now that the steering angle sensor has been replaced. That should keep me happy mechanically for a little while, so I can tackle the wiring.
rkrenicki
02-28-2016, 05:52 PM
Front is done! The car is now tall enough that I can use my low-profile car ramps. I did some measuring this time, and the car is quite a bit higher than I guessed.
First. Comparison of the STI Pinks and S401 Blacks: Same number of coils, just thicker springs.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/CF2C421A669E4D8C88B9BD1C2F8C15EE_zpsp0jl-1.jpg
Before, 63cm from floor to the top of the front wheel arch:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/2BD54695E6904C08896A12F39224A6EC_zps5ppt-1.jpg
After: Almost 66cm!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/21FB168C8B6D493B9AF29695F333827F_zpshhhm-1.jpg
So, a bit more than the 20mm that I guessed yesterday. I also took the opportunity to tighten up the rest of the suspension and re-orient the front swaybar. Tomorrow morning: Alignment time.
Hinyo
02-28-2016, 06:03 PM
Looks great!!! Keep up the good work
!!!
98legwag
02-28-2016, 06:05 PM
Well done sir. Any pictures from the side showing how the whole car sits now?
rkrenicki
02-28-2016, 07:19 PM
I will get some overall shots tomorrow after the alignment. I havent moved the car out of the garage yet today and it is now dark out.
rkrenicki
02-29-2016, 01:42 PM
Alignment went well. I managed to get the front spot on by eye, which was nice. I had already re-centered the steering wheel, which is all it really needed. The rear was out by quite a bit, but I fully expected that since the subframe and most of the bushings were replaced back there.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/BB8B1D18B5204F34B2702E79B59825AB_zpshlow-1.jpg
In other news, I think one of the engine mounts may be broken.. there is a significant clunk up front when going on and off power. I have to get under there and look around. I am surprised at how much they are.. $120/ea at Subaru.
But enough about that, as promised.. here are photos!
Side shot:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/b573111e6cce4358b7c77c0a26104db1_zps4ona-1.jpg
Front quarter:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/c934763872f54bc0bdf156e3c578b24f_zpso2me-1.jpg
Rear quarter:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/c270a1a0b86a4191b9e011676ef6e153_zpsysih-1.jpg
Dash: (I havent done anything here except swap out the steering wheel with one from a SG Forester XT)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/02/D7B4B2DC74244C04BDF76010D5921CA5_zpsqnr8-1.jpg
98legwag
02-29-2016, 06:06 PM
The height looks perfect to me.
The height looks perfect to me.
Agreed. Looking mighty nice.
MRLancaster
03-02-2016, 01:18 PM
That height is spot on. Looks great!
rkrenicki
03-02-2016, 03:32 PM
In other news, I think one of the engine mounts may be broken.. there is a significant clunk up front when going on and off power. I have to get under there and look around. I am surprised at how much they are.. $120/ea at Subaru.
Turns out this was not a broken engine mount.. but a loose pitch stop! I am really surprised the amount of noises the car was making with just one of the pitch stop bolts being a little loose. Tightened that up, and it has been doing very well for me ever since.
I still have something loose in the back end, I hear a good clunk when going over some largish bumps.. but I think I might have forgotten to tighten one of the swaybar endlinks when I was last back there..
Car looks good!
I'm not usually a fan of the Blitzens, but I think this color looks great.
rkrenicki
03-03-2016, 05:19 PM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/E559574649EC44918542A057844CA4D8-1.jpg (http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/rkrenickisli/media/Car%20Galleries/2002%20BEE%20Blitzen/E5595746-49EC-4491-8542-A057844CA4D8.jpg.html)
As it should be. *nods sagely*
rkrenicki
03-11-2016, 10:39 AM
I have discovered that this car gets noticed... a lot.
In the 4 years that I have owned the RS30.. I have been only noticed on the road a half dozen times. In parking lots, people noticed the XV wheels quite a bit.. but you cant really see them when I am driving.
In the last 2 weeks... I have been flagged down, thumbed up, or waved to at least 5 times. One guy was trying to have a conversation with me about the car in Providence traffic last night. It is definitely a different experience, that is for sure.
Oh, and the louder exhaust encourages me to drive more like an ass.
98legwag
03-11-2016, 11:29 AM
Yeah. The H6 sounds so great with a nice exhaust note.
Yamazaki
03-11-2016, 01:18 PM
Mention the brakes, mention the brakes! :smile:
rkrenicki
03-11-2016, 01:41 PM
Mention the brakes, mention the brakes! :smile:
Actually, I stopped at Subafreak's work the other day, and one of the guys joking said "Is that a Honda?" I responded.. "No, its a Nissan.. says so on the brakes"
rougeben83
03-11-2016, 04:39 PM
hah, I thought you duplicated your MR thread! Bring it down :)
rkrenicki
03-12-2016, 03:00 PM
A couple of small updates to the car. The other day, Muse came by and we tried the bonnet struts that he had (which did not work on his BK) on my car. I ended up keeping them on there and trading him some stuff for them. They are some chinese no-name struts that work okay, but they get RRREEEEAAAALLLLLYYY SSSLLLOOOWWW when they are about 2/3 of the way up.. but they hold the hood up just fine once they finish.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/5AD4AC9895254055993E91896D4E2D32-1.jpg
I also looked into why the trunk would not pop open. It turns out that the trunk opening striker was just 1-2mm too short. It looks like the North American market has a unique part number for the 3rd gen sedan trunk striker plate (57531AE00A), where the rest of the world used 57531AE000. After looking up this part, it turns out that the 2002-2004 Impreza Sedan used the same part (makes sense, since those Imprezas were made in Japan right next to the Legacy that this trunk came off of), and as such it is available at US dealers. It was superseded at some point by 57531AE001, which is the part that I have. I tried to get a picture of the 001 and the 00A side by side, but really they look identical. I had to take measurements to see that the 001 arm was about 2mm higher than the 00A arm.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/91c90202c492448dbe3fa93ede4df88e-1.jpg
So, now I have a working trunk pop. If anyone else is considering putting on a Japanese (or any non-North American) trunk on their 3rd gen Sedan, they are going to need this part from either a dealer, or from a 2002-2004 GD.
I regretted those struts about ten seconds after I purchased them. I'd heard that GC struts will work for a BK hood, and only after paying for them, did I realize that in my sleep-induced purchasing madness, I'd bought GD struts, specifically for an aluminum hood. Yyyyeah. Oops.
rkrenicki
03-29-2016, 03:48 PM
After getting fed up with 20th century radio technology, I decided to change out the radio on this car. Since it has the McIntosh system, I knew that it was going to be a slight challenge, but a few hacks later I have it working.
Here is my Line-Out to McIntosh Amplifier adapter that I whipped up:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/88003D2B652640C3A6EB509A617D30E9-1.jpg
After some brief testing and wrapping in electrical tape.. I put it all back together. I did not have a full pocket handy, and I installed the three-switch pocket earlier in the week.. so I have a mix-match of DIN pockets for now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/03/5ACBBD62038F44F1BB1E90E22DE48581-1.jpg
I am glad to have a decent radio with iPod/iPhone support and this particular radio has both front and rear USB.. so I can stash my spare iPod in the glove box and plug in my iPhone to the front if I want. I also modified the HVAC to read in Celsius and replaced all of the HVAC illumination bulbs while I was in there.
98legwag
03-29-2016, 05:48 PM
Rocking the Moog. Nice.
I said it to you, but I'm gonna say it to the rest of SL-i. That exhaust sounds truly tough. But tough like a bruiser in a tuxedo. not lacking class, but you know that it's more than capable of whupping ass.
98legwag
03-30-2016, 08:55 AM
I said it to you, but I'm gonna say it to the rest of SL-i. That exhaust sounds truly tough. But tough like a bruiser in a tuxedo. not lacking class, but you know that it's more than capable of whupping ass.
I remember when the car was still down here. I would agree with this statement.
rkrenicki
04-05-2016, 09:23 PM
New photos today!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_2083-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_2081-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_2079-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/IMG_2077-1.jpg
more for you!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/DSC_0060_zpsmiecdnnx-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSC_0060_zpsmiecdnnx.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/DSC_0070_zpsedz3zq7x-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/DSC_0072_zpsqn7lyfq3-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSC_0072_zpsqn7lyfq3.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/DSC_0090_zpsazab29my-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSC_0090_zpsazab29my.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/DSC_0110_zpskh8ddgsw-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/DSC_0110_zpskh8ddgsw.jpg.html)
rkrenicki
04-11-2016, 07:40 PM
Can anyone spot today's change?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/D76D46F7341B4E1F846784B61E7C02B5-1.jpg
Matty2Hotty
04-11-2016, 09:07 PM
Mirrors
rkrenicki
04-11-2016, 09:18 PM
Ding! Ding! Ding!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/04/11E2C9C2C5CC47F0B175841F2BF43970-1.jpg
I havent connected the turns yet, but that will happen sometime this weekend.
I thought you didn't like those? Or was it just the dark mirrors on your light-colored car?
rkrenicki
04-12-2016, 07:11 PM
I thought you didn't like those? Or was it just the dark mirrors on your light-colored car?
I was okay with the dark, since the whole car has a black and silver theme.. I liked them just fine, but I snagged the power folding mirrors which better fit my goal at the time.
06jax2.5se
04-23-2016, 03:27 PM
Have you connected your turn signal mirrors yet? if so, mind sharing what you did..what wires went were!
rkrenicki
04-23-2016, 05:09 PM
I havent wired them up yet, but last time I put these mirrors on the RS30, I just wired them to the turn signal wires at the hazard switch, since both directions are present there.
06jax2.5se
04-23-2016, 06:42 PM
I retro'd some 05LGT mirrors to my buddies 06baja turbo. I think the blinkers will be fine but its the motors i cant figure out. Any success with that with you? Also, do you have JDM fenders with the blinkers in them?
rkrenicki
05-16-2016, 01:09 PM
So, I have no mods/changes to report.. but it looks like the steering rack might have given up the ghost on me here. It is leaking fairly badly and has a good 10-15 degrees of steering slop when going straight, which makes it interesting to drive. I guess I will be replacing it soon, and I might as well go with a tighter Legacy rack, like I did on the RS30.
rkrenicki
05-17-2016, 11:06 AM
A couple of people had asked for an exhaust clip. I slapped the GoPro to the rear bumper and did a couple of under-load runs. This one ended up being a 10-60mph at about 75% throttle going uphill to get a real good, under-load sound. The road was not very smooth, so I called it quits at 60, but I was hoping to get a bit higher than that.
https://youtu.be/L9ozYXlmtrs
soba noodle
05-18-2016, 12:33 AM
That tip needs a bit of love...
BL6BO
05-18-2016, 01:08 AM
Love the new photos!
rkrenicki
11-08-2017, 01:55 AM
There really has been no real news on this car. I am getting it ready for sale by replacing the brake pads (had on the shelf for a while) and rotors ($75 shipped for all 4 from RockAuto!), and it looks like I might need to replace the AC compressor as it is quite noisey right now.
I actually have a whole AC kit for the RS30 (compressor, Expansion valve, condenser) since the Condenser on that car is leaking slightly.. I can take the "old" compressor and put it on the Blitzen to fix that issue. I say "old" because I actually replaced it before with a new-old-stock OEM compressor shortly after I bought the car.. it is only a few years old now.
Huffer
11-08-2017, 10:02 PM
Getting it ready for sale?!
Sub-Goon
11-09-2017, 01:28 AM
Really like how this car turned out!
98legwag
11-09-2017, 11:01 AM
Getting it ready for sale?!
I think he said something about selling it a while ago. Maybe when he bought the Sambar.
rkrenicki
11-09-2017, 01:16 PM
Yea, I have not been able to give this car the attention that it deserves. I also have limited parking at my home and my daughter is getting close having her license as well.. so I will need another parking spot. It was also a stipulation from the better half for getting the Sambar, and I have not yet kept up my end of that bargin.
I just need to finish up some parts replacements to let to be driveable and safe condition before I clean it up for pictures/listing.
rkrenicki
01-02-2020, 10:22 AM
With the demise of the RS30, the Blitzen has transitioned back to Active Duty. I have been swapping some parts between the cars, including the exhaust, seats, and battery from the RS. As much as I like the idea and look of the JDM seats, I just do not find them comfortable for longer rides.
So, I will have a number of parts available for sale here very shortly. I will be making a FS thread for them all.
In the process of swapping the exhaust, one of the exhaust studs on the car snapped.. I now need to figure out how to get that out as there is a pretty nasty exhaust leak there now :(.
Nasty exhaust leak, but not as loud as the open exhaust ports on the RS30.
rkrenicki
06-28-2020, 01:16 PM
The car started to accumulate some minor issues with the AC compressor, Power steering pump, and it started to slightly overheat a few days ago. I replaced the compressor, PS pump, and radiator cap with those from the RS30 so it is okay for now, but every Subaru I have owned started to develop multiple minor issues like this around the 200-225k mark.
Since I am not the only driver of the car, and I did not want one of these issues to crop up while my wife or daughter was driving, we decided that it was time to replace it with a newer car. Enter: A 2010 Subaru Forester X Limited (http://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?20219).
Now it is time to sell this car. I just need to finish installing the rear shocks, and to swap out the front calipers.. and then I will start an official FS thread. This car will be priced to move. I need the parking space more than anything else as I currently have two and a half cars parked on the grass at this point.
badbasser98
07-16-2020, 08:36 PM
Now it is time to sell this car.
Let me know when you’re ready to sell, I would likely be interested.
rkrenicki
07-19-2020, 03:56 PM
Let me know when you’re ready to sell, I would likely be interested.
The FS post is up now!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?20221
rkrenicki
03-25-2021, 07:51 PM
It took a little while, but the Muse is the new owner! Congrats!
I am so excited about this. I have plans to keep this thing fresh, but not planning on any drastic departures from it's current state.
rkrenicki
03-27-2021, 02:16 PM
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All loaded up with spare parts and snow tires, and it is off to its new home!
Well, between that photo and home, the power steering decided that it preferred not working, and started acting up. Oh, well. It's still good enough to get me to work and back for now, and no good project car comes without a project or two, for starters. I'd kinda prefer to go Subaru Genuine for the replacement, but with a reman unit being less than half the price, budget is going to have to win out this time.
Also, had to take a victory photo, in the same spot my '99 decided to give up on me. You can take the Legacy away from the boy, but you can't keep the boy away from the Legacys.
Reason
03-27-2021, 08:58 PM
I think you may have worse luck with cars than myself...
I think you may have worse luck with cars than myself...
Well, that's what comes of buying nothing but sub-$1k cars. This is only the second car I've ever owned that I've paid more than a grand for. And, the only other car in that category, my Del Sol, was an absolute champ. Never should've sold it.
So, the power steering is fixed (thanks yet again, Rob,) and the Blitzen is an absolute champ. Found out that it needs new control arm bushings, but at 177k, that's not a huge shock. Not crazy expensive either. I'll just be replacing them for now, but I think I may upgrade them in the not-too-distant future.
thenines'
04-24-2021, 06:18 PM
Hard to believe she'll be twenty in the fall!
Took a 3 hour drive up into Massachusetts for some barbecue. Regretting it this morning. Not sure this driver's seat is agreeing with me... hmmm... WRX seat time? Maybe?
Also replaced the fog lights with yellow bulbs that, frankly, dont look all that yellow.
thenines'
05-02-2021, 01:06 PM
I'd rather have the seats from any of my first gen. leggy's-though, I think the seats in my first gen. 'preza are the same. We should meet up along with Rob-before the R.I. / WBM later this summer :thumbup:
It's been a long time since I updated this, but to be honest, there hasn't been much to update.
The whole driver's seat issue I mentioned? Yeah, that sent me to physical therapy for sciatica. But, in fairness, that was a pre-existing issue that got aggravated, not something the Blitzen did to me in a vacuum.
Aside from that, uhhh... the rust is getting worse on the rear quarter, but I plan to tackle that as soon as I can.
And there appears to be a slight head gasket leak, pushing exhaust gas into the coolant. Nothing rendering it undriveable, but certainly where my tax money is going in a few months. I still absolutely love this car, I am determined to keep it as long as I can, and thus, I'm trying to source a JDM engine to bring the mileage down (and maybe the MPG up, with a less worn out motor.)
Power steering is still temperamental, and there is a bit of a clunk in the suspension. I'll be replacing it with a set of RS30 Bilsteins soon, and hopefully that does the trick.
Also, the transmission is starting to get kinda noisy. I expect that it will need a replacement in the next year or two, so I'm probably going to try to hunt down a 5-speed swap, rather than try to find another VDC transmission with who knows what kind of mileage and abuse.
Lastly, for long-term goals, I've had the unfortunate exposure to the world of Fenderist widebody kits, and while I doubt I'll be able to get one... good god, I would love to make that a reality. Gonna try to get my Class B license sometime down the road here, and maybe start bringing in enough money to make some progress, rather than just slow the decay.
thenines'
10-25-2022, 11:53 AM
I was in your next of woods yesterday-nothing like I owning a money pití ½í¹„
I swear to you, I did not tag this mirror. Just pulled up outside the bank, and was almost perfectly framed in it.3923
thenines'
12-27-2022, 01:18 AM
I swear to you, I did not tag this mirror. Just pulled up outside the bank, and was almost perfectly framed in it.3923
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ryu_haneda
04-14-2023, 09:04 PM
I almost... ALMOST... traded in my current scoob for a newer Crosstrek. Didn't trade when I realized how much the monthly payment would be and how far upside down I'd be.
Nice to see a third-gen Legacy :)
Well, once again, nothing much to report. Over a year later, and I'm still limping it around with the bad head gasket. It's still feeling good, but will get hot if I drive it too far, so it's just an around-town transport for now. Got a new job, as the parts guy at a small local mostly-vintage motorcycle shop, and it is going well so far. hoping to buy a 1998 P80 Volvo V70 from my landlord, in order to get the Blitzen off the road and ready for some well-deserved maintenance and possibly a few upgrades.
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thenines'
12-19-2023, 05:53 PM
Great to hear from you! Missed you at the last two WBM!
Great to hear from you! Missed you at the last two WBM!
Yeah, I'm determined to make it this year, ideally with the Blitzen , but I'll take whatever gets me there. :laughing6:
Tickets are bought... Hope I can make her right by then.
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thenines'
02-14-2024, 05:28 PM
Make sure to update it to this year-June 2nd 2024!:smt039
Oh, no! that's from their site. WBM didn't update it!
thenines'
02-18-2024, 02:42 PM
:lol: I'll be volunteering again this year!
Was going through the old parts of this thread from when Yamazaki was the owner, and... I know I need to address the actual running issues first, but goddangit, I need to get a proper muffler into this bumper opening again, like he had:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/DSCF3664_zpseq2mxpzq-1.jpg
thenines'
05-22-2024, 05:37 PM
I miss that guy! And the Rhode Island/Maryland meets!
Got to tearing down the spare intake manifold I got from Rkrenicki, and used the vapor blasting cabinet at work to start cleaning it up. I'll probably have another go at it before I paint it, but I'm thinking about going wrinkle red. Should look real neat poking through the engine cover.
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A friend whipped up a quick and dirty photoshop from an image I found online.
https://opposite-lock.com/assets/uploads/files/1723311063652-aecd4e49-57f2-4183-bb9f-81ff8da0e058-image.png
(Can't get SL-I to link it remotely, so you'll have to follow the link, I guess.)
Reason
11-21-2024, 03:22 PM
Update???
Update???
No updates. It's just been sitting, and I've been planning but not really being able to move forward with anything. I'm trying to get a decent paying job, and once I have some money set aside, I'm hoping to buy a 3.6 Tribeca. Drive it around for a little while to make sure there's no major issues, then start in on a swap. The power, the efficiency, and the lack of a premium fuel requirement all make it sound extremely appealing. Though, I am aware that the wiring will be a lot of work. I anticipate using a standalone ECU to get it all working. I am lucky enough to have a proper mechanic's shop in my back yard in case I get hung up on things, who can help me figure out any stinking blocks.
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