Mikey97D
07-02-2008, 02:46 PM
Mike's 2000 BH / Outback Wagon at 65k miles (4EAT)
Dirty Pictures..err..I mean dirty car pictures :razz:
As Bought in May:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1038_resized-1.jpg
As of Today with 20% Tint on the Back Windows:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1101_resized-2.jpg
This is the first time for me to have tint on a vehicle and I really like it. Below is a clue to why I had a vehicle tinted for the first time after going to the police station to help install. Thank you Naugatuck PD!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1104_resized-1.jpg
Since having beautiful baby Jennifer join my wife & I, time has been quite hard to get for doing stuff. It's taken me about a month to find time to install a hitch so I can go trailer shopping for the dirt bike. Thank goodness I belong to an off-road motorcycle club and they've been very helpful for rides.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1103_resized-2.jpg
Lastly, I bought a rear spoiler off of xXGTBspecXx at a great price which I need to install, but having some indecision on what color to rattle can it. I'm thinking Satin Black. Here's a rear view of the tanker for idea generating about the color.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1105_resized-2.jpg
I'm still having withdrawals from driving a pick up for the past 12 years. I'm not used a vehicle that wants to push in the turn plus I'm used to steering with the rear tires by using throttle in different situtations. Also, I miss the 300 hp and oogles of torque, but this car handles night and day better than a pick up truck, easier to park at the mall/shopping and much easier getting my little girl out of the car.
Delimna's: When I bought the car, I had it inspected for purchase and they found an oil leak which appeared to be the front crank seal. I had a warranty and gave him 2 items to repair which the dealer agreed with. The dealer paid my mechanic to do the crank seal and I paid the difference to have the timing belt, water pump, and flush the coolant. When my mechanic got the covers off, he discovered that the head gasket is also leaking oil. AT this point, I'm living with the oil leak and checking the oil often which doesn't leak much at all. The only thing that annoys the living bleep out of me is the oil while driving migrates to the exhaust y-pipe and gives such a wonderful odor when you stop at a light.
Future Mods:
Tranny Cooler after I find a trailer this is one of my first next to do items.
Either Rallitek or Primitive skid plates plus possibly a homemade front fascia extension to wrap up from the skid plate. I like Sybir's STi front guard. I don't do much dirt road driving, but I do get off the beaten path for different parking spots hauling the bike.
DIY - Modify the Intake. I need to visit an exhaust shop to have a pipe made.
Lightweight Pulleys - I'll be calling you Reason.
Rear Spoiler on the hatch
Protect the rear bumper for a changing area. I need to either get some clear 3M or something so it doesn't get skuffed to death while changing after a ride. Dirt on my boots and riding pants act like sand paper.
Wheels - either paint these or something. I look like every other belly button Outback on the road. :lol:
Front Grille - I'm looking for a used beat up grill to modify.
After I find a trailer, it'll show the direction I'll need to go with suspension and brakes. I'm guessing I may have to get Rallitek rear springs for extra loads and from there decide on the sway bars.
Thanks for the comments! I really like this forum compared to some other forums out there. You have a good group of folks.
Dirty Pictures..err..I mean dirty car pictures :razz:
As Bought in May:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1038_resized-1.jpg
As of Today with 20% Tint on the Back Windows:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1101_resized-2.jpg
This is the first time for me to have tint on a vehicle and I really like it. Below is a clue to why I had a vehicle tinted for the first time after going to the police station to help install. Thank you Naugatuck PD!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1104_resized-1.jpg
Since having beautiful baby Jennifer join my wife & I, time has been quite hard to get for doing stuff. It's taken me about a month to find time to install a hitch so I can go trailer shopping for the dirt bike. Thank goodness I belong to an off-road motorcycle club and they've been very helpful for rides.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1103_resized-2.jpg
Lastly, I bought a rear spoiler off of xXGTBspecXx at a great price which I need to install, but having some indecision on what color to rattle can it. I'm thinking Satin Black. Here's a rear view of the tanker for idea generating about the color.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/100_1105_resized-2.jpg
I'm still having withdrawals from driving a pick up for the past 12 years. I'm not used a vehicle that wants to push in the turn plus I'm used to steering with the rear tires by using throttle in different situtations. Also, I miss the 300 hp and oogles of torque, but this car handles night and day better than a pick up truck, easier to park at the mall/shopping and much easier getting my little girl out of the car.
Delimna's: When I bought the car, I had it inspected for purchase and they found an oil leak which appeared to be the front crank seal. I had a warranty and gave him 2 items to repair which the dealer agreed with. The dealer paid my mechanic to do the crank seal and I paid the difference to have the timing belt, water pump, and flush the coolant. When my mechanic got the covers off, he discovered that the head gasket is also leaking oil. AT this point, I'm living with the oil leak and checking the oil often which doesn't leak much at all. The only thing that annoys the living bleep out of me is the oil while driving migrates to the exhaust y-pipe and gives such a wonderful odor when you stop at a light.
Future Mods:
Tranny Cooler after I find a trailer this is one of my first next to do items.
Either Rallitek or Primitive skid plates plus possibly a homemade front fascia extension to wrap up from the skid plate. I like Sybir's STi front guard. I don't do much dirt road driving, but I do get off the beaten path for different parking spots hauling the bike.
DIY - Modify the Intake. I need to visit an exhaust shop to have a pipe made.
Lightweight Pulleys - I'll be calling you Reason.
Rear Spoiler on the hatch
Protect the rear bumper for a changing area. I need to either get some clear 3M or something so it doesn't get skuffed to death while changing after a ride. Dirt on my boots and riding pants act like sand paper.
Wheels - either paint these or something. I look like every other belly button Outback on the road. :lol:
Front Grille - I'm looking for a used beat up grill to modify.
After I find a trailer, it'll show the direction I'll need to go with suspension and brakes. I'm guessing I may have to get Rallitek rear springs for extra loads and from there decide on the sway bars.
Thanks for the comments! I really like this forum compared to some other forums out there. You have a good group of folks.