What have you done to your car today? [Archive] - Page 13

stu-nami

10-16-2010, 05:03 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/20101016144902-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/20101016144939-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/20101016145004-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1016101444a-1.jpg

Took some new pics of the rims for you all..did a wax job too and threw on the black l7

Soul Shinobi

10-16-2010, 05:08 PM

Looks fantastic with the JDM tail lights, and I think the wheels match the two tone paint well. I'd just replace the "i" badge with an "L7" and clear the corner light and it'll be perfect. :grin:

EDIT: Did you call that badge an L7? Becuase that's the Impreza "i" badge, the Legacy "L7" badge looks like this:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/mrpyb/For%20Sale/IMG_0380.jpg

stu-nami

10-16-2010, 05:32 PM

Ya my bad on that on..iot was .88 cents on ebay so I can't complain..I'm prob goin to get the rfrb grill after a few months

Huffer

10-17-2010, 12:20 AM

02_Legacy

10-17-2010, 12:52 AM

Drove a 2010 Ford Transit to Pittsburgh PA and back again. Fun little van, had people taking pics of it as we drove. Nice test drive with 1300lbs of weight in the back, still managed 350miles on a 15-16 gal tank. Nice one Ford!
your comment about people taking pictures made me look up a picture of it, and wow, it is one ugly van.
For a reference for everyone:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/2010_Ford_Transit_Connect_02_28768x57629-1.jpg

TGX4776

10-17-2010, 01:06 AM

they are much nicer in Europe mainly do to a manual 5 speed and high efficiency diesel options. We get a 4 speed auto and no manual option and I don't think we get diesel.

it's low enough to fit most places with ease but still gives you a lot of practicality also available a a 2 or 5 seater.

It's really begging for an sti swap for ultra stealth.

Huffer

10-17-2010, 06:36 AM

Its actually a pretty sweet vehicle. 150+ ft interior cubic space plus ridiculous load capacity 1600lbs for a 2.0 engine? 25mpg highway?

I may just have found the minivan for the next decade.

:D

Soul Shinobi

10-17-2010, 08:42 AM

Hit the fuel cutoff in third gear last night relieving some frustration. It's so good to put up with me.

TGX4776

10-17-2010, 01:08 PM

Tried to change my knock sensor but I am having trouble finding and getting to it. If the below is correct then I have found it but I can't get a clear look. also I don't have to tools to reach it without removing alot of stuff to get to it with the limited tools I have.

"In a little bit more detailed/general description of location: Find the cold air intake for your engine (a big black tube that enters the engine on the side of the vehicle that carries people). Go to the right and follow the top of the engine until you get to the starter cables (the ones that pull when you turn your key in the ignition). The knock sensor is inbetween these two objects from left to right, and is just towards the cabin of a big metal swoopy object known as the intake manifold. Deep down in this crevice (you probably need about 9 inches of extension on socket wrench with a 12mm socket) there is a solitary bolt that holds in the knock sensor. The sensor itself should be black on the top and have a single cable protruding from it with a white connector on the end that attaches to a grey connector."

And I Removed parking stickers from the po

Soul Shinobi

10-17-2010, 01:20 PM

Google is your friend. "Subaru Knock Sensor" replacement video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14eS2R2L8aE)

TGX4776

10-17-2010, 02:23 PM

I did Google but I didn't look at videos. so it's in the spot that I thought. just need the right tools now. thanks for the link

Soul Shinobi

10-17-2010, 02:32 PM

Always happy to help--I didn't mean to come off snarky, I overlook even simpler things often enough. :razz:

redlegacygt

10-17-2010, 04:25 PM

i just orderded it tires..

httrdd

10-17-2010, 07:23 PM

Speaking of tires. I got these used Fusions mounted for 30 bucks each. I love saving money.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/utf8BSU1HMDA1MjAtMjAxMDEwMTYtMTIxOC5qcGc-1.jpg

redlegacygt

10-17-2010, 07:25 PM

Speaking of tires. I got these used Fusions mounted for 30 bucks each. I love saving money.

thats funny. The tires i ordered were fuszions. haha

TGX4776

10-17-2010, 07:29 PM

are we all going to be running these tires?

httrdd

10-17-2010, 07:32 PM

How are they in your expierences? Mine are pretty loud, but not ballanced yet. I hear that these tires are known for being loud and they tend to cup. How much did you order them for?

redlegacygt

10-17-2010, 07:32 PM

haha maybe, i've heard some decent things about them, so we'll see.

httrdd

10-17-2010, 07:33 PM

How much did you order them for?

redlegacygt

10-17-2010, 07:35 PM

$378 for all 4 shipped.. It would have been nearly $20 cheaper but they were backorderd at the nearest warhouse, so i paid extra from another since i need them.

httrdd

10-17-2010, 07:35 PM

Best used tire place I have seen. They have really good tread full sets for 30 bucks and under per tire. I am way too hard on tires to buy new ones.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/utf8BSU1HMDA1MjEtMjAxMDEwMTYtMTIyMi5qcGc-1.jpg

TGX4776

10-17-2010, 07:41 PM

I paid 350 for my set of VRI's

Mx4Life

10-17-2010, 07:50 PM

httrdd

10-17-2010, 08:09 PM

Yea the guy was pretty cool and his tires had nice tread. One guy did not speak english though. Luckily he had a translator.

'Buru in the Burgh

10-18-2010, 11:08 AM

Put my new STi seat belt pads on this morning, crap iPhone pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/5093168435_8604dc9651_z-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/5093161733_7e114b3c71_z-1.jpg

Got my front lip and muffler finally, installation next week hopefully : )

Other things on the list that will be ordered soon:
DNA Headers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBARU-IMPREZA-LEGACY-GT-1997-2005-2-5L-HEADER-EXHAUST-/160478247246?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2003|Model%3ALegacy&hash=item255d3fb94e)
Red Radiator Fan (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/12-VOLT-ELECTRIC-SLIM-PULL-10-RADIATOR-FAN-MOUNTING-KIT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2003Q7cMakeQ3aSubaruQ7cModelQ3aLegacyQQhashZitem23099c0983QQitemZ150485076355QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
T3/T4 Turbo (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T04E-63-A-R-TURBOCHARGER-FILTER-DRAIN-FEED-LINE-PSI-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2003Q7cMakeQ3aSubaruQ7cModelQ3aLegacyQQhashZitem2a090a64f4QQitemZ180540302580QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories) + JDM B.O.V. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-RS-TURBO-BLOW-OFF-VALVE-1-30-PSI-BOOST-CONTROLLER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2003Q7cMakeQ3aSubaruQ7cModelQ3aLegacyQQhashZitem23096e780bQQitemZ150482089995QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories) + Intercooler (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Super-T3T4-T04E-T04E-T70-Turbo-Intercooler-Piping-Kit-C-/400161129906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2b7645b2)
6000k HID's (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-Slim-Ballast-35W-or-55W)
Subaru Caliper Covers (http://www.carcalipercover.com/viewitem.php?groupid=0&productid=57)
Matrix Pedals (http://www.andysautosport.com/subaru/2000_2003_legacy/interior/pedals/matrix/matr00034173.html)

redlegacygt

10-18-2010, 11:27 AM

How are they in your expierences? Mine are pretty loud, but not ballanced yet. I hear that these tires are known for being loud and they tend to cup. How much did you order them for?

sorry i some how overlooked the begining of your post.. lol yea i did hear they are kinda loud but i didnt hear about the cupping.. hopefully with rotating them often i can avoid that.. i dont drive the car much any more (unfortunatly) so hopefully they'll last alittle while. As for the noise, with my exhaust and loud music, hopefully i wont here them as much.

stu-nami

10-18-2010, 11:32 AM

And this my friends is how you know you've done a good wax job :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/20101016145103-1.jpg

Dead91silvia

10-18-2010, 01:06 PM

Dead91silvia

10-18-2010, 01:09 PM

I put 1111 miles on my car for a girl this weekend, Started Friday, got home last night. I felt it was worth it, still not my g/f yet, but she has not said no ether... :)

Also going to put my OEM Limited deck back in, she broke my Pioneer... lol

httrdd

10-18-2010, 01:11 PM

Mx4Life

10-18-2010, 01:15 PM

Put an O2 sensor in yesterday, that code is gone. Now going to deal with the new code this morning- coolant temp sensor. Yay. :banghead:

Dead91silvia

10-18-2010, 01:31 PM

Speaking of tires. I got these used Fusions mounted for 30 bucks each. I love saving money.

thats funny. The tires i ordered were fuszions. haha

I had a set of those on my Silvia and I'm getting a set for my GT in the next month or so. Also got some for my moms Civic. They are great tires!

Good to hear some positives!

I love 'em! They are great for all weather and decent performance. Not a race tire, but you cant beat the price! All the ones I have are the HRI's, but I have heard great things about the ZRI's on the track! I have a set thats close to the same on my GT now and they lasted 3 years with my driving and 65K miles. They are toast now, but still work.

TGX4776

10-18-2010, 01:51 PM

Yeah I have put 7k on mine and like them well enough. a little spongy in the corners but for the price they can't be beat.My bro in law runs them on his wifes kia.

Okin DaVanh

10-18-2010, 04:32 PM

Not Subaru related, but to keep this going......

Went from these:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0684-1.jpg
To these:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0726-1.jpg

And these 225/45's:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0648-1.jpg

to 215/40's
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0734-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0730-1.jpg

The suspension was free! A swap from a fellow Beemer board member.

Tires I always had, but had no time to get them installed for..... you guessed it. Free. I had painted the tire shop owners Vette before, and he wanted to help me out. :smt023

Gotta get the rest of the suspension in (the rear) then corner balance it myself.

TGX4776

10-18-2010, 04:37 PM

^^ you paint cars?

Okin DaVanh

10-18-2010, 04:50 PM

^^ you paint cars?

:grin:

Yes... I thought you guys always knew that?

mike-tracy

10-18-2010, 11:18 PM

Picked up a set of brand new "Group N" motor & tranny mounts for $90 off. ;)

Dead91silvia

10-20-2010, 11:18 AM

I speed tested my Yakima rack at 90 mph+ the other day... Car handles like ass with it @90... LOL

Okin DaVanh

10-20-2010, 11:54 AM

I speed tested my Yakima rack at 90 mph+ the other day... Car handles like ass with it @90... LOL

Do you have the windscreen on it?

jantzen8895

10-20-2010, 12:40 PM

Got her alligned and did new gaskets from the headers all the way back.

MRLancaster

10-20-2010, 02:15 PM

bulldozer24

10-20-2010, 06:47 PM

Changed out the thermostat and put in new coolant.

TGX4776

10-20-2010, 07:37 PM

changed and relocated the knock sensor.

Huffer

10-20-2010, 07:38 PM

Stared at my 2 primered wheels and my 2 unprimered ones. What a loser! :lol:

MRLancaster

10-20-2010, 07:42 PM

Me and my friend jenny got bored. hooked silly nos energy drink bottles to the seats (those things are nasty tasting! all of them are in my opinion, anyways) She covered her wrx in just marriend stuff
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1020001837-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1020001837b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1020001838a-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1020001838-1.jpg

95USsubaru

10-21-2010, 11:28 AM

doing a full part out of my green car. no garage= no work. found a garage but no tow truck to get there = no work. add that all up= full part out = /

BE-Fresh

10-21-2010, 11:40 AM

Replaced the high mount brake light bulb, a license plate bulb, drive belts, and installed new wipers. And ordered spline drive lug nuts last night for my up coming new-to-me rollers :-)

Okin DaVanh

10-21-2010, 12:05 PM

Not Subaru related, but to keep this going......

What kind of rims are those, and whats the bolt patern? Ive been looking for some like that for my legacy. :D ANd if you know, how much do they run for used?

OZ Mittos 2 piece.
http://www.rtec.ch/oz_mito2.jpg

Mine are BMW fitment and have a build date of 9/97

As to whether or not they are still available in different bolt patterns, I don't know.

Used??? Good luck, but they can be found.

And they make a second version tagged as Mitto II's
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/CL9112-1.jpg

They also make another version. A single piece too, not a split.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/203994596-1.jpg

TireIron

10-21-2010, 06:23 PM

picked up a 4.11 LSD rear end today for my 5MT swap.

stu-nami

10-21-2010, 10:33 PM

So...cruised through a dealership to take a look at a jeep commander with an 6 inch lift and once I get on the interstae again there was a semi hauling all brand bew 2011 wrx sti sedans....(if only it would've dropped one off at my house) :(

Dead91silvia

10-21-2010, 11:53 PM

Might be taking my dad to the Subie dealer tomorrow. He was going to get a new Volvo s60, but I might have him talked into an Outback or a WRX. I'll see what he things. Even if it's used, I'd rather work on a Subaru then a Volvo for sure...

Of, I got to play a little with my friends Turbo swapped 98 Forester. I'm in love with that car!

kujito

10-22-2010, 04:17 PM

Not today, but just got tires/alignment. From a Ford dealer! They had the best out-the-door price around, by FAR.

Ended up with a set of BFG Premiere Touring in stock size (205/70/15). Mount/balance/install/align for <$480 (~$150 less than Sears).

Brakes tomorrow.

Soul Shinobi

10-22-2010, 04:24 PM

Helps to call around.

My friend bought a Ground Control kit that lets you use their height adjustable springs with standard KYB GR-2s. I'll let you guys know how it fits, since it's intended for the GC Impreza of course. He's also getting camber bolts and steering rack bushings. Fun, so long as we don't break any steering rack mounting bolts.

Okin DaVanh

10-22-2010, 07:35 PM

Soul Shinobi

10-22-2010, 08:49 PM

[quote="Soul Shinobi":tcqgur02]
My friend bought a Ground Control kit that lets you use their height adjustable springs with standard KYB GR-2s. I'll let you guys know how it fits, since it's intended for the GC Impreza of course. He's also getting camber bolts and steering rack bushings. Fun, so long as we don't break any steering rack mounting bolts.
Good... maybe you can help this guy then.

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20047 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20047)[/quote:tcqgur02]
Ah. Probably not. I think we've got a shot with the second and first gen Legacys because the suspension is very similar to the Impreza, but the third gen there is a whole different ball game on the rear suspension.

Okin DaVanh

10-23-2010, 08:38 AM

That's what I thought too, as I tried to find something that would work, and ran out of time. :-(

Dead91silvia

10-23-2010, 11:55 AM

So my CD player took a dump... I now have my old "Limited" one back in. Now my antenna works, the right rear speaker works, I now have weather band back, but the stupid thing makes CD's skip like crazy and barely plays burn cd's... Time for a NEW deck! haha

And how the hell do you set the clock on these things?! It's been 3 years since I had it in my car and for the life of me cant remember and I'm too lazy to look in my manual.... haha

Soul Shinobi

10-23-2010, 12:08 PM

There should be a "DISP" button, holding it and pressing certain arrow (forward/back) buttons changes the time with the two Subaru radios I've had.

Today I redlined in first and continued putting power down in second to merge into some tough traffic today. I couldn't imagine wanting much more power than the 2.2L, good shift technique counts for a lot. I think I'm a humble 200hp max kind of personality.

MRLancaster

10-23-2010, 01:06 PM

Im changing my exhaust today.

chuckthefuk

10-23-2010, 01:07 PM

BD Track...
So still removing the STI swap from the donor car.. I found some Mercedes Transport Boxes that will hold my STi stuff over the winter and not get damaged :-D.. Still disconnecting and labelling all the connectors..

Status:
Rear end (diff, axles, hubs, brembos, t-brace, subframe) removed and packed.
Got more of the Sti body harness out.. Complete engine bay is Wire-less now :-D eveything is in the fenders->cabin
Dropped the steering column.
Removed all modules Keyless entry, Secuirty, ABS, etc.. as engine fusebox.
Removed the cluster !!!! This was a bitch..
Disconnected the P/S lines
Removed all DCCD controls
Removed climate control harness..

Still working ... its only 1.. going to try to pull the engine then subframe w/ LCA then tranny then Dash.. Then I am done!

-Chuck

superu

10-23-2010, 02:36 PM

Swapped worn 95 LEG stock steering rack for a 98 LGT rack and addressed rear cam seal leak.

Hopefully not a leaking engine bay anymore, maybe just the valve cover seap now :smt023

washed and getting ready for some painting stuffs :twisted:

Okin DaVanh

10-23-2010, 02:49 PM

Im changing my exhaust today.

Find wheels yet? if not, check this out:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=20072 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=20072)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/tenpo7-1.jpg

stu-nami

10-23-2010, 03:34 PM

Okin DaVanh

10-23-2010, 05:23 PM

Im changing my exhaust today.

Just a heads up for your wheel situation there is a warehouse based out of denver colorado you may want to look into for thosewheels you were lookn for...not sure of the name though on it I know that's not a ton of help

Really? For O.Z's??? Do tell!!! I'd like a spare 1 or 2 as I was told they were discontinued in my design almost 10 years ago, and would go nuts if I damaged 1.

eekay

10-23-2010, 07:58 PM

Gonna swap my AVO turbo kit into my '97 wagon this weekend (starting tonight) and then doing the body work/paint job this coming week.

redlegacygt

10-23-2010, 09:25 PM

got my tires put mounted and balanced.. tomorrow i'll clean it up and then monday is a much needed alignment...

chuckthefuk

10-23-2010, 10:53 PM

So..... it started to rain... so heres how it went down.

-Got the steerling column completley disconnected (wires/intermidiate shaft) and removed and packed away
-Even more interior harness disconnected labelled and some what removed. I think I removed the cluster harness + others..
-Removed front axles
-Engine + 6MT removed!!

Whats left:
-Subframe w/rack
-LCA
-Hubs w/ Brembos
-Interior harness
-Dash

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/5108829851_48cbc3b719_b-1.jpg

-Chuck

Dead91silvia

10-24-2010, 01:14 AM

I speed tested my Yakima rack at 90 mph+ the other day... Car handles like ass with it @90... LOL

Do you have the windscreen on it?

Nope, dont have a faring... I have thought about it, but I take it on and all all the time.

gabenocon

10-24-2010, 01:17 AM

replaced front rotors and pads.

subie/legacy

10-24-2010, 01:19 AM

got my wheels put on today

Dead91silvia

10-24-2010, 01:25 AM

There should be a "DISP" button, holding it and pressing certain arrow (forward/back) buttons changes the time with the two Subaru radios I've had.

Sweet! I'll play with it in the morning. I knew it was flipping simple! Thanks!

geckoboy86

10-24-2010, 10:28 AM

CEL is back on. P0400. Stupid EGR.
Replacing an axle today.
Other repairs will be coming. Painting is almost complete.

TGX4776

10-24-2010, 10:40 AM

looking for a Saab to run while I take my leggy off the road for body work and painting.

Okin DaVanh

10-24-2010, 02:50 PM

Nope, dont have a faring... I have thought about it, but I take it on and all all the time.

Mine was useful, just a thought. And I used to put mine on and take it off frequently too.

Huffer

10-24-2010, 05:36 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/4dc86add-1.jpg

;)

Okin DaVanh

10-24-2010, 06:57 PM

oooh, I like that! Looks like Nagaro blue somewhat.

Grafton

10-24-2010, 07:09 PM

I am going to sell my single port UEL headers, no fs thread yet no good pics

only problem is a spacer is broke off in the rear o2 bung ( going to try and fix that before sale)

stu-nami

10-24-2010, 07:29 PM

[quote=MRLancaster]Im changing my exhaust today.

Just a heads up for your wheel situation there is a warehouse based out of denver colorado you may want to look into for thosewheels you were lookn for...not sure of the name though on it I know that's not a ton of help

Really? For O.Z's??? Do tell!!! I'd like a spare 1 or 2 as I was told they were discontinued in my design almost 10 years ago, and would go nuts if I damaged 1.[/quote:1bjudqbh]

The place is actually called. Stadium Auto Parts. Unlike any place I've been it has EVERYTHING organized they're at least woth contactin to see whats there

redlegacygt

10-24-2010, 07:30 PM

Since i couldnt make it to the meet that was today, i decided to give it a good cleaning
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/IMG4885REVISED-1.jpg

httrdd

10-24-2010, 08:05 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/4dc86add-1.jpg

;)

Color looks really good! Too bad this engine would of been a perfect match to your old wheels,

http://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/1993936461.html

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/100_24771-1.jpg

chuckthefuk

10-24-2010, 11:47 PM

More BD Track:
-Separated EJ & 6MT.. Boxed and sealed.
-Removed Dash
-Removed Dash bar
-Removed hubs w/ Brembos
-Removed LCA

Whats left:
-Subframe w/ Rack
-Entire body harness
-HVAC system..
-Pedal assembly

EJ257 in a box :-D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/5112713733_c98b9cd688-1.jpg

The Rats Nest :-/
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8461/dsc0206bt.jpg

Almost done.. once the entire swap is packed away and labelled I can finally begin the chassis.

-Chuck

TireIron

10-25-2010, 01:09 AM

Holy crap, I should pick up that EG33 for the 96 SVX just because of the deal of it. Nothing like having a spare lying around in great shape like that. Or build it up to handle a supercharger and still have a motor in the car. That thing is clean.

httrdd

10-25-2010, 07:38 AM

Yea good price, but the whole setup is for obd1. You could used the engine, but that is it.

Huffer

10-25-2010, 12:19 PM

That EG33 is just screaming for someone with a standalone ECU (hello Autronic) to drop in.

The paint job is nice, but not for me. I'm done with grabber green for now!

httrdd

10-25-2010, 04:21 PM

I bought my whole parts car for a 100 more than that. Still a good deal on a good mileage Eg33.

Okin DaVanh

10-26-2010, 10:27 PM

Got it up like this:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0811-1.jpg

So I can change these:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0808-1.jpg

To these:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0818-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0815-1.jpg

And when it was done, had to get to work on this:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/DSCN0796-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0795-1.jpg

And some toys for next season.....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/DSCN0799-1.jpg

What A day......

csweston

10-27-2010, 02:44 AM

Replaced all lights in my gauges, HVAC, and shifter to red leds in my 97 OB.

klix

10-27-2010, 07:55 PM

Said farewell this weekend, she was a loyal friend. I doubt I will ever drive another car soo in tune with me :smt010

..and I acclimated to the new one this week :smt023 :
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/P22101000021-1.jpg
(Timberline Metallic is the new addition)

ubar legacy

10-27-2010, 10:39 PM

installed ebay stubby antenna. :) looks better than my broken antenna

'Buru in the Burgh

10-27-2010, 10:48 PM

My headlight tint came in today....

But it was too nice out to waste time with that, went driving instead.

BE-Fresh

10-27-2010, 10:54 PM

I hit a van....

'Buru in the Burgh

10-27-2010, 10:56 PM

pics?

BE-Fresh

10-27-2010, 11:03 PM

my phone's messed up and won't send e-mails or media messages. I'll post up once I throw it against the wall a few times..

Okin DaVanh

10-28-2010, 12:18 PM

I hit a van....

:shock:

bulldozer24

10-28-2010, 06:46 PM

I got some new tires put on today.

TGX4776

10-28-2010, 08:38 PM

exhaust installed. still needs to be wrapped.

Grafton

10-28-2010, 09:56 PM

exhaust installed. still needs to be wrapped.
lol same here

chuckthefuk

10-28-2010, 10:07 PM

BG DD.. time for some upgrades..
-Picked up 4x front v.7 struts. 1x rear v.7 strut and a bunch of random v.5-8 crap... interior/airbox/random

BD Track..
-Removed over a pound of random mounting and supports from the dash board.. Thinking about creating a fiberglass version..

Other:
BE Carbon Fiber hood group buy.. over with.. Bataru received his hood, yay carbon.

-Chuck

rougeben83

10-28-2010, 10:16 PM

Read the other thread, glad its done and over with. Though with all the trouble you guys had to go through, I was underwhelmed that its just a fiberglass skeleton with carbon fiber to dress it up...oh well, it'll do what its supposed to do.

Im really impressed at the tenacity you had to see this through :smt023

chuckthefuk

10-28-2010, 10:23 PM

It was just a shitty situation.. I felt bad since I backed up that POS .. It only made sense..

The fiberglass skeleton is normal but the under scoop is kinda tacky.. Meh its over with time for beer and women.

-Chuck

TGX4776

10-28-2010, 10:24 PM

exhaust installed. still needs to be wrapped.
lol same here

wrapping party! The guy just welded it up and I don't think he used my flanges at all so it could make it interesting for wrapping. He did it for $200 as well which was awesome.

BE-Fresh

10-28-2010, 11:35 PM

pics?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/utf8BSU1HMDAxMzMuanBnjpgt1288323115-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/utf8BSU1HMDAxMzguanBnjpgt1288323235-1.jpg

'Buru in the Burgh

10-29-2010, 12:04 AM

hahah at least you made light of the situation

subyfreak619

10-29-2010, 12:27 AM

finally got done a wheel bearing swap. rear wrx suspension install, new FR C.V. axle , added custom hood struts, and washed the engine bay. :smt028 my car is WAY more enjoyable to drive then before. get this i recently blew a Pass side head light, so i replaced it about 4 days ago. then tonight i hop in the car to move it from the garage to the street (parents coming home), i flip on the headlights and notice my driver side headlight blows. DAMN. back to the auto parts store

Okin DaVanh

10-29-2010, 09:59 AM

Other:
BE Carbon Fiber hood group buy.. over with.. Bataru received his hood, yay carbon.

-Chuck

I read that too. Glad that this thing got resolved... er... somewhat. I guess what matters is that you guys got your product. Persistence.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/utf8BSU1HMDAxMzguanBnjpgt1288323235-1.jpg

So whatchu sayin??? You mustuh had dem Bruno Molly's on? :lol:

Soul Shinobi

10-29-2010, 10:06 AM

Friend might buy a '93 Legacy turbo for $400 if this guy on Craig's List gets his shit together.

TGX4776

10-29-2010, 11:38 AM

Burned out high beam replaced, Burned out reverse light replaced, Car registered, Insurance paid, WV inspection done.

Reason

10-29-2010, 11:52 AM

Ed were you getting road head again?? lol Leave those white girls at home! lol

jockstar

10-29-2010, 03:55 PM

Changed my inner tie rod on the passenger side. Waiting for parts to do other side now :D

httrdd

10-29-2010, 06:13 PM

With ya on that. I have to do my drivers.

MRLancaster

10-29-2010, 06:56 PM

chuckthefuk

10-29-2010, 07:08 PM

GD or GC?

Huffer

10-29-2010, 07:28 PM

2nd coat of paint on wheels today. Bought a fleet of Ford transits and 2 econoline vans.

Huffer

10-29-2010, 08:43 PM

2nd coat of paint on wheels today. Bought a fleet of Ford transits and 2 econoline vans.

TGX4776

10-29-2010, 08:55 PM

well thats interesting. also I would totally be excited for 1 van much less a fleet.

Soul Shinobi

10-29-2010, 09:08 PM

Trying to get my Strut bar on....no luck so far. But i wont give up! I may have to do some changes to it. Anyone else buy this one and have troubles?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/downsized_1029001214-1.jpg
Yeah I think the 3rd gen Legacy and 2nd gen Impreza have the same bolt pattern but it's rotated so you can't use strut tower bars from one on the other. I have one that won't fit a friend's '02 Impreza, maybe we can trade? Wonder how cheap we can ship them...

Sambo

10-29-2010, 10:15 PM

MRLancaster

10-29-2010, 10:49 PM

Trying to get my Strut bar on....no luck so far. But i wont give up! I may have to do some changes to it. Anyone else buy this one and have troubles?

Yeah I think the 3rd gen Legacy and 2nd gen Impreza have the same bolt pattern but it's rotated so you can't use strut tower bars from one on the other. I have one that won't fit a friend's '02 Impreza, maybe we can trade? Wonder how cheap we can ship them...

You wanna take a pic of the mount? We can match pictures and seee whats up :D

MRLancaster

10-29-2010, 10:49 PM

I just took it out of the box today so its new xD

ubar legacy

10-29-2010, 11:15 PM

just installed wrx seats. :)
going to put 2 big lights up front on a custom grille in a bit.
and i picked up a liberty grille from a junkyard!! SCORE!

Soul Shinobi

10-30-2010, 02:01 AM

You wanna take a pic of the mount? We can match pictures and seee whats up :D
My friend just told me he just cut up the brackets on ours to weld it in the other position, sorry! :razz:

mark where the holes should be and grab a drill :smt023
Yeah, that's not a bad idea.

MRLancaster

10-30-2010, 06:42 AM

TireIron

10-30-2010, 12:08 PM

It's gonna be too high and hit the hood also even if you drill out the holes where they need to be. It needs to be cut down a little.

Soul Shinobi

10-30-2010, 12:32 PM

So was his the same one as the one i bought?
No, his was a simple design, like this, except the bar is straight, but the bracket is like this:

http://members.focusfanatics.com/albums/data/2/4939Strut_Brace.jpg

MRLancaster

10-30-2010, 08:38 PM

Made the gauges whitish colour. Still have to do the gas gauge. Already aligned them to where they should be. Or as close as i can do. Would a shop be able to make them accurate? (not aligned in this photo obviously) https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/1030001924-1.jpg

TGX4776

10-31-2010, 12:39 AM

IAG OPEN HOUSE!

http://www.carshowcoverage.com/photos/events/2010/iag/show/images/IMG_0179.jpg

TGX4776

10-31-2010, 09:42 AM

and a video from the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfb9t2tuEo

stu-nami

10-31-2010, 01:57 PM

^ dope song..kinda havna down day I needed that

Soul Shinobi

10-31-2010, 02:24 PM

My friend bought a Ground Control kit that lets you use their height adjustable springs with standard KYB GR-2s. I'll let you guys know how it fits, since it's intended for the GC Impreza of course. He's also getting camber bolts and steering rack bushings. Fun, so long as we don't break any steering rack mounting bolts.
Installed the steering rack bushings two nights ago. It was a pain and took forever, but at least I didn't break anything this time. Best mod for the money, but just go slow getting the bolts out, they rust a lot. I had to go back and forth a few times with each one, using a lot of penetrating lubricant.

Last night, we did the Ground Control height adjustable spring kit and put in the camber bolts. Went well, the car handles, and the car is dropped hysterically low. At least that what I thought after three cocktails, which I'm getting good at making.

Bushwacker:
1/2 oz. coffee liqueur (Kahlua)
1/2 oz. amaretto
1/2 oz. light rum
1/2 oz. Irish cream liqueur
2 oz. light cream
in that order into an iced filled glass. I prefer to stir. I made mine a double last night.

Then I was going to make a gin and tonic but poured the gin and couldn't find any tonic. I found some birch beer in the fridge and used that and it was amazing! Tasted like wintergreen.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY. DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. SHUT UP, I WASN'T DRIVING, MY FRIEND WAS. OH, AND DON'T LIKE, DRINK TOO MUCH, THEN LOOSE A FINGER TO AN ANGLE GRINDER.

Huffer

10-31-2010, 03:12 PM

Going to lay a clear coat over two wheels today, and one more light coat on the other two wheels. Hopefully be all done soon!

Any recommendations on how to paint a lug nut?

Okin DaVanh

10-31-2010, 03:57 PM

Going to lay a clear coat over two wheels today, and one more light coat on the other two wheels. Hopefully be all done soon!

Any recommendations on how to paint a lug nut?

Clean it real good with chemical (you already knew that)

sand it with 180 grit

Wipe again with same chemical

dust it with primer- let sit for an hour or so

scuff it lightly

dust it again with another light coat of primer- throw it in oven for 15 minutes.

Remove and Let sit for at least 3 hours.

lightly wetsand with 400

Dust your 1st coat

Lay the 2nd coat dry

3rd and last coat should be the fill-in coats.

Any confusion, pm me Huff.

And:

and a video from the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRfb9t2tuEo

Song was good, Vid was.... well, Meh. Too much emphasis on WRX's. Good work by the videographer, but I'm starting to get sick of seeing WRX themed vids. All I got were quick glimpses of the 2 Legacies (didn't get to see yours), the Fozzy, the 3 Mitsu's and possibly 1 Mustang, 1 Nissan 240, and 1 VW.

Leads me to believe (just a guess here) that's all they work with... WRX's.

A Fan's Vid?

TGX4776

10-31-2010, 08:17 PM

yeah a fans vid. I talked to them about my future plans. They are great for getting parts from. they will do custom carbon fiber (group buy?) Excellent paint and body. but for engine work I still prefer AR fabrication.

price for a full body paint job gloss black with candy blue flake: $5k

Cost to fix my rust. 1.4K

TireIron

10-31-2010, 08:38 PM

Pulled the console, dash, and dash support yesterday and rewired a few things on my MT wiring harness today (fog lights on with parking, not headlights, and a few small adjustments) so it is all ready to be installed into the car in place of the AT harness.

Removed the MT from the engine to clean the huge nest out of the bellhousing this week also and cleaned up the MT and then bolted it back on after regreasing the bearing and fork.

To do: Replace passengerside inner and outer timing cover on the motor going in and clean up the nut shells on the top of it. Swap wiring harnesses and then reinstall interior. Swap rear diff from 4.44 unit to 4.11 LSD. Pull motor and AT and drop in motor and MT.

Bookem

10-31-2010, 09:13 PM

Washed my car today.............
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/003-1.jpg

Then sold my Rotas so I washed and put my winter wheels on............
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/007-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/009-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/010-1.jpg

Huffer

10-31-2010, 10:21 PM

BBS wheels for winter?! Blasphemy. Lol

And a pic for Okin!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/a474a7d8-1.jpg

Bookem

10-31-2010, 10:41 PM

BBS wheels for winter?! Blasphemy. Lol

I would do something that crazy, but those are knockoffs, Alt Hyper Revs. They were podwercoated just to show for SEMA back around '07, guy got a hold of them never used them and sold to me. I love the fitment of them, they are perfect with the drop and no rolling of the fenders.

superu

11-01-2010, 11:32 AM

new tires, installed rear OB control arm brackets and showing a [hint of the] new paint scheme :twisted:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSCN9472JPG-1.jpg

Okin DaVanh

11-01-2010, 12:12 PM

BBS wheels for winter?! Blasphemy. Lol

And a pic for Okin!

Looks so good, I want to eat them! :lol:

I can haz peek on car pweez?

Huffer

11-01-2010, 04:01 PM

I can haz peek on car pweez?

Soon - I just have to finish refurbing my lug nuts. Thanks for your tips too!

'Buru in the Burgh

11-01-2010, 06:59 PM

Figured that before I painted the inside of my headlights and tinted the lens, I would sand them down and polish. I used this 3m Headlight Restoration Kit (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-Lens-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY). Worked pretty well, used a cordless drill. I didn't spend too much time on them, I was just getting the cloudiness out.

iphone pics by the way.,,

Before - Cloudy, little bit of scratching and what not
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5137858636_60995e1ec1_z-1.jpg

During - this was taken after I did the 500 grit (didn't take pics of the 800 or the 1200)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5137254925_f5e9946528_z-1.jpg

After - (finished right before the rain came but took a pic after) Cloudiness is gone as well as most of the smaller scratches
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5137863202_cfed36b6e1_z-1.jpg

I'm sure if I would have taken more time and put more effort into perfect sanding, they would be flawless. But hey, not bad for 20 minutes worth of work I suppose!

ryman2297

11-01-2010, 07:27 PM

swapped out the front license plate and bracket for a pair of Hella 500's. Looks a ton better. The old foglights had corroded through so i took them out and wired the Hellas into the wiring for the stock fogs. better than messing with new switches and relays

02_Legacy

11-01-2010, 07:44 PM

Not subie related but added a new car to the family yesterday. A 2003 Honda Accord, 103,000 miles, fully loaded. Nice car, rides smooth and the VTEC 6-cylinder gives it a plenty of power (did I just say VTEC on a subaru forum :oops: ). It's my sisters car but i'm the one who has to keep it running, and I'm sure she will run to me everytime it makes any noise :roll:

Okin DaVanh

11-02-2010, 08:57 AM

The real Okin kept scratching my rear cover with his BMX crank, :smt021 so I had to put my rack on:

Before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSCN0821-1.jpg

After:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCN0831-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/DSCN0833-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCN0827-1.jpg

Now I'm a Happy Dad again :smt023

I just take it off when not in use. Makes my life a whole lot less stressful, cause I can't get mad at teh kiddies for wanting to ride and my CD changer and trunk, thank me for it!

darryl

11-02-2010, 09:07 AM

I put a hood scoop on https://sl-i.net/FORUM/https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

darryl

11-02-2010, 09:13 AM

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/dafrompa/1993%20Legacy/scoop4.jpg (http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/dafrompa/1993%20Legacy/?action=view&current=scoop4.jpg)http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/dafrompa/1993%20Legacy/scoop3.jpg (http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/dafrompa/1993%20Legacy/?action=view&current=scoop3.jpg)

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM

^If you're running firefox you have to right click the image>copy image location, and if you're on IE you have to right click>properties>copy the location. Or, since it's on photobucket, you can just use the sharing tool next to the image and use the forum code.

Anyway...

Replaced my battery, damn thing died. Just got it in February 2010 too. Stupid Duralast products, everything I've had from them has been going bad in under a year...

NOT BUILT TO LAST

Okin DaVanh

11-02-2010, 10:34 AM

^----- Did you check your ground wires?

Chassis to body etc...?

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 10:59 AM

Yeah it's the battery

Soul Shinobi

11-02-2010, 11:00 AM

Consumer Reports says the Everlast brand batteries from Wal-Mart are great bang for the buck.

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 11:07 AM

I get batteries free through my garage (we own a full service car repair and inspection garage) so I get what I get haha it just gets replaced once it's shot again. I'm not losing any money. Same thing with break pads and rotors : D

TGX4776

11-02-2010, 11:52 AM

How old is the battery? 7yr on the red top duralast and 8yr on the gold. (it actually translates to 4 on the red and 5 on the gold. after that period you just get credit for a new battery)

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 11:55 AM

It's around 10 months haha piece of junk

Soul Shinobi

11-02-2010, 11:57 AM

My power steering pump is whining quite a bit. :mad: What do those go for?

TGX4776

11-02-2010, 12:00 PM

It's around 10 months haha piece of junk

go in and get a free one but I agree with you. there is not much I would buy from them and I work for them.

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 12:01 PM

Haha yeah it came in a little bit ago, for free of course.

About the power steering:
I got mine through the garage so I'm not too sure. Make sure everything is tightened down and the fluids are up to the line. Leave the cap off of the fluid container. Turn the car on and turn the steering wheel left and right a few times then look into the container. If there are tiny air bubbles coming up, then air is getting into the fluid from somewhere.

When I got my new engine I didn't tighten everything down and the power steering SCREAMED for a while haha it was so annoying.

BG5guy

11-02-2010, 01:37 PM

new shoes on the prez

Soul Shinobi

11-02-2010, 02:16 PM

It's most definitely the pump, damn it's annoying close up. I just tried that, didn't seem to notice the fluid moving much, and no bubbles. It seems loudest at idle. I wonder how long it'll last. There's a junk yard 16 miles away that has one for $40, but I don't feel like the trip right now, my mom's van needs brakes and today's my day off. PITA.

'Buru in the Burgh

11-02-2010, 02:41 PM

16 miles? Thats not bad at all haha maybe its just because i love driving!

Soul Shinobi

11-02-2010, 03:03 PM

I just don't want to take an hour to do it. :roll:

TGX4776

11-03-2010, 09:27 PM

got followed by a cop today. he got disappointed. trying to make a good video of my new exhaust but they all suck so far.

TireIron

11-04-2010, 12:13 AM

Got the front wiring harness into the car yesterday along with everything under the hood run and swapped. Then realized that I need to pull the seats in both cars and swap the rear wiring harness over as well...

Looks like I wont have it up and running after swapping the engine and tranny in this weekend. Thats ok, it will give me a little more time after finishing the mechanical to tie up all the little ends, like installing the new inner tie rod end and the noltec rear adjustable lateral links. Maybe I'll even get the whiteline endlinks and wrx 20mm rear swaybar in. This thing will be like a whole new car after all this.

evolegacy

11-05-2010, 01:28 PM

heading out the door as we speak to go pick up the car from the shop, had to replace the cv axle on the driver side again, mechanic fucked up so he paid for the part this time around. Gonna come home and re-wire the o2 sensor and then I should be good, just got to get the exhaust leaks fixed and she'll be ready for the dyno meet

TGX4776

11-05-2010, 01:31 PM

trying to reset my car. the po rounded the bolt on the negative battery terminal so I cannot take it off (no tools here) and underneath the dash I found the green connectors and two male black connectors but no black female connector.

Okin DaVanh

11-05-2010, 03:06 PM

TGX4776

11-05-2010, 03:12 PM

pish, that would be too logical!

ryman2297

11-05-2010, 06:36 PM

TireIron

11-05-2010, 07:53 PM

dealership, best parts and great prices, it may the only place you can even find them for these cars.

Soul Shinobi

11-05-2010, 08:52 PM

jacked the car up today for a much needed oil change. while it was jacked up i just made a quick check over and found that my inner left and outer right tie-rod ends are super loose. Anybody know where i can get a set for cheap?
If you're lowered, a Whiteline Roll Center adjustment kit replaces the outers and improves body roll and steering feel; it's a great excuse to get it.

ubar legacy

11-06-2010, 08:12 PM

Got mud flaps from my buddy's nissan truck (like an s10) and put those on, got projector fog lights, painted the lense yellow and put them on, I also plan to do the neon coil pack mod tonight. It's been a productive day!

jey

11-06-2010, 08:23 PM

Change and oil, lubed up the front end, and checked the rear diff of the Tahoe.

stu-nami

11-06-2010, 09:02 PM

Steamed cleaned the interior ...holy smokes dirty stuff I tell ya

TGX4776

11-06-2010, 10:40 PM

locked my keys in her. a perfect ending to a crappy day.

grayguy

11-06-2010, 11:09 PM

^ atleast subaru's are the easiest cars ever to break into haha

I pulled the TD04 off my T-leg after discovering that it randomly, and with out warning, seized completely. Drove into the gas station with boost, shut it off, came back out 2 minutes later with my candy bar, and no boost...

jewbaru

11-07-2010, 08:58 AM

How old is the battery? 7yr on the red top duralast and 8yr on the gold. (it actually translates to 4 on the red and 5 on the gold. after that period you just get credit for a new battery)

this warrenty on the red tops through autozone or..?

Okin DaVanh

11-07-2010, 09:00 AM

....Drove into the gas station with boost, shut it off, came back out 2 minutes later with my candy bar, and no boost...

Yep.... Candy Bars will do that to turbos. :shock: J/K

Might be putting my Factory Wheels back on and raising it back up. Still can't decide if I want to keep it on the road or not... The Insurance was paid for the year til March 2011, So https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/smilies/102.gif

xoSubieLegacyxo

11-07-2010, 11:47 AM

changed the oil, checked the tire pressure and I might vacuum the interior. Its too cold to wash it or I would! lol

ubar legacy

11-07-2010, 03:27 PM

^ atleast subaru's are the easiest cars ever to break into haha
1st gen neons are way easier. They have the same type of door set up as the subaru, but it's easier to pull the window away from the seal. Ive had to do this many times with my neon..

Grafton

11-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Installed a tribecca FSB, freakin' huge compared to the stock FSB, and created a HUGE exhaust leak by reusing (temporally) the exhaust gaskets

klix

11-07-2010, 10:38 PM

Changed Oil on both Outbacks :smt023
Rotated and Balanced tires on the wife's :smt020
Drooled over how clean my engine compartment still is (for now) :smt007

ubar legacy

11-07-2010, 11:41 PM

did the neon coil pack mod from a spare coil pack that i had laying around for my neon (what are the odds?!).
it was actually pretty easy to do! and it was a pretty nice mod.

mike-tracy

11-08-2010, 04:38 AM

Bought 3qts Redline Lightweight Shockproof and 1qt Motul Gear 300 for my outback's tranny. (AKA Andrewtech's cocktail) Hopefully it'll cure the slight clink when going into 3rd quickly. If not then the car was due for a tranny oil change anyways.

Oh yeah those bottles were $15.99 a piece. Ouch.

Huffer

11-08-2010, 10:37 AM

Installed a tribecca FSB, freakin' huge compared to the stock FSB, and created a HUGE exhaust leak by reusing (temporally) the exhaust gaskets

Hey Grafton! Can you update the Tribeca DIY with some pics? I want to compare your install with mine. I have to get new bushings as mine are shot post-install. How do you like it?

Grafton

11-08-2010, 03:59 PM

^ sure, i dremeled my stock bushings, for something designed for a much newer, much larger suv the fit its pretty awesome lol

superu

11-08-2010, 04:20 PM

Installed a tribecca FSB, freakin' huge compared to the stock FSB, and created a HUGE exhaust leak by reusing (temporally) the exhaust gaskets

you put a tribeca sway bar on your legacy?!!
NEAT!!

Grafton

11-08-2010, 09:15 PM

more pics in the FSB thread in the diy section or my rides thread
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Huffer

11-08-2010, 10:01 PM

you put a tribeca sway bar on your legacy?!!
NEAT!!

Theres a few of us whove done it. ;)

TireIron

11-09-2010, 12:00 AM

What are you running in the rear to compensate for the understeer from a front bar that stiff?

Grafton

11-09-2010, 01:07 AM

a SUS 18mm rsb, So right now i back to the stock size difference 5mm front to back
stock 18mm front 13mm rear
Now ~23mm front 18mm rear

the doesn't seem to under steer as bad as it did when it was stock...

and corners are sooo flat, it has raised the limits for taking corners for sure

TGX4776

11-09-2010, 01:22 AM

you could modify the endlink mounting points so you could fit the wider bar in there properly right?

rougeben83

11-09-2010, 08:11 AM

the tribeca FSB bolts to the outside of the swaybar link instead of the inside like with the stock bar. There's no need to modify the endlinks.

superu

11-09-2010, 11:35 AM

Huffer and Grafton,

So he tribeca sway bar is the same measurement with the same bends as a legacy? That's awesome!! I was thinking of going from my legacy to an outback, i think a difference of 3 MM each front and rear, but that (.beca) sounds way beefier...

that's cool beta!

a SUS 18mm rsb, So right now i back to the stock size difference 5mm front to back
stock 18mm front 13mm rear
Now ~23mm front 18mm rear

the doesn't seem to under steer as bad as it did when it was stock...

and corners are sooo flat, it has raised the limits for taking corners for sure

TireIron

11-09-2010, 04:03 PM

Once I get my swap all finished I'll have my stock 18mm in front and a WRX 20mm in the rear. I'm curious to see how that will feel with the LSD, should start to have some fun oversteer finally. That's one thing I really miss from my truck.

Huffer

11-09-2010, 04:47 PM

dun dun dunnnnn
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/37e261c5-1.jpg

02_Legacy

11-09-2010, 05:12 PM

:shock: Looking sweet Huffer, I can't waite to see them on the car.

Huffer

11-10-2010, 02:35 PM

And here they are, on my unwashed car, taken with my pitiful iPhone:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/139878fa-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/6c92a978-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/39f7dd07-1.jpg

'Buru in the Burgh

11-10-2010, 04:15 PM

no offense, but ewwwww

Huffer

11-10-2010, 04:24 PM

None taken. THey look better in person, and ugly is the winter theme anyway. If you abhore it, you'll notice it and stay clear of me on the road.

Next up, mudflap install.

TGX4776

11-10-2010, 05:02 PM

it's look better if it was on steelies and had a bit of over spray like a Crappy rattle can job. Obviously still painted blue. I would laugh at that from a distance.

bulldozer24

11-10-2010, 06:14 PM

Got my new rotors and hawk brakes installed.

mike-tracy

11-11-2010, 04:16 AM

Well I finally put the 2.7 qts of Redline Lightweight Shockproof and 1qt Motul Gear 300 into my tranny. I drove it for about 10 miles but the verdict's still out as to whether it is "worth" the premium. I have a veterans day cruise that's about 100 miles in total, hopefully I'll feel a difference then.

rougeben83

11-11-2010, 05:02 AM

Huffer, lookin' FAAAAABULOUS as always :lol:

Huffer

11-11-2010, 09:39 AM

Huffer, lookin' FAAAAABULOUS as always :lol:

Hey, you pioneered ugly. :lol:

02_Legacy

11-11-2010, 05:36 PM

Not what I expected, huffer, but I wouldn't call it ugly either.

Today I found some kind of nest in my trunk. Probably a mouse, cause there was thousands of little seeds and some insulation was made into a nest. So I got that all cleaned up, I have to keep an eye out to make sure whatever it is dosent come back. I have a feeling that it happend while it was parked for a week at my grandparents though.

jewbaru

11-11-2010, 10:38 PM

pulled the motor

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/83b9838e-1.jpg

11-11-2010, 10:43 PM

nice bruddah!

jewbaru

11-11-2010, 10:50 PM

bruddah? are you refering to the oil tank? haha

11-11-2010, 10:59 PM

bruddah... brotha..brother..bro.. broseph..brochacha

same thing, haha

jewbaru

11-11-2010, 11:02 PM

sounds hawaiin lol, only time ive heard bruddah used was talkin about a fat dude who plays music. thought u were refrenceing the tank as a fat joke lmao

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/izbgif-1.jpg

Dead91silvia

11-12-2010, 01:06 AM

I parked my GT yesterday and I'm now driving a Nissan Versa (or what ever it's called here)in Mexico! I wish I could have got a Subaru rental, but I have literally only seen ONE Subaru in Mexico (02ish X Forester)! They have no idea what they are missing out on!

Let me tell ya, this Nissan is slow as crap! At least it gets good MPG! haha

jewbaru

11-12-2010, 08:34 AM

They got some crazy cars in mexico lol

Soul Shinobi

11-12-2010, 03:33 PM

Got my Whiteline rear wagon strut brace! And let me tell you, I am DISAPPOINTED. Both sides are right-hand threaded so it can't be pretensioned! :crybaby: This is kind of pitiful that my eBay front bar has a feature something 7 times the price doesn't. :-? EDIT: WHAT? And the quick release skewers don't even fit in? What the hell? :smt011 I'm going to have to contact someone about this...

chuckthefuk

11-12-2010, 03:44 PM

^^
why not just use a 02-07 WRX sedan/wagon rear bar. fits like a glove.
-Chuck

Soul Shinobi

11-12-2010, 03:55 PM

It's Whiteline's bar for the 02-07 Impreza wagon, from an official Whiteline dealer. I had wanted the Whiteline unit because of the quick-release skewer option, and the strong looking minimalist bracket design.

Dead91silvia

11-12-2010, 08:25 PM

They got some crazy cars in mexico lol

No joke! They have SEAT, Citroen, Peugeot, Renault, and a butt load of Chevy (Opal), Ford, Mopar, and other stuff I have never seen! Kinda cool! But still no Subies :smt009

I wanna try and bring back a double cab Toyota truck though! They dont have Toyota Tacoma's here, they have the Hilux and they are way better looking!

eekay

11-13-2010, 12:28 AM

Melted 6 wires from my ECU on my down-pipe. Might need a new ECU. I find out tomorrow!

Soul Shinobi

11-13-2010, 03:30 PM

65 degrees out, holy crap. Changed my oil, modified my custom undertray, and cut the heat-shields off my exhaust. Might polish my headlights, but it'll be dark soon. :-?

bulldozer24

11-13-2010, 05:34 PM

Did a full detail and seafoamed the engine, i couldnt believe how much smoke came out.

jewbaru

11-13-2010, 07:27 PM

TireIron

11-13-2010, 11:17 PM

Pulled the rear subframe, swapped in super pro diff bushings, bolted up the 4.11 diff, bolted in the noltec lateral links, bolted in the driveshaft. Gonna do the swaybar and endlinks tomorrow and exhaust, then finish up the last couple things under the hood and rewire one of the wiring connectors so i dont have to swap the entire rear harness in the car. My be ready to try firing it up tomorrow if I get the interior put back together.

TireIron

11-14-2010, 10:23 PM

Got it running and driving today, only a couple small problems to deal with.

1. both bolts for the washer bottle are snapped. Simple drill and retap to fix.

2. abs is all sorts of not working heh. Not a problem for me, drove 13 years without abs till I got this car, just need to figure out what wire to use to make the light go away (simple look though the wiring diagrams).

3. fuel gauge isn't working. should be simple wiring job, but I think the problem is using a wiring harness from the 97 (which is a 96 build) in the 98. I just need to figure out which wires in the rear harness need to be connected for the fuel sender.

Once things are all set I'll get a post up about the swap. I took plenty of pictures.

Huffer

11-14-2010, 10:33 PM

^^ sounds good!

grayguy

11-15-2010, 12:35 AM

Sold my 92' SS yesterday. Time to move onto new projects

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 05:38 PM

got ran off the road by a fucker in a box truck. still completely dumb founded how i didnt hit anything.. fucked up two rims and destroyed both passenger side tires..

he put me up onto the side walk and into someones yard. i dodged a telephone pole, concrete wall and a tree.. fuckin A tho.. i missed everything my fractions of an inch.. im one lucky bastard

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/3a62abd1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/fd159e2f-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/4b676cf3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/4b676cf31-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/ac6ff58f-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/33ec4b9a-1.jpg

i made out extremely lucky considering i was going probably about 65 and my tire caught traction at the last second and shot me between the two death traps.. im still in shock lmao..

'Buru in the Burgh

11-15-2010, 05:44 PM

jesus what did he do to run you off?

holy shit!

11-15-2010, 05:46 PM

glad your girlfriend is okay

:smile:

02_Legacy

11-15-2010, 06:27 PM

wow how did you mess up both your tires that much and have no damage anywhere else? I'm glad you are ok though

klix

11-15-2010, 08:59 PM

wow how did you mess up both your tires that much and have no damage anywhere else? I'm glad you are ok though
I got run off the high-way (several times, but...) once by this Audi. She put me in the dirt in the only section without a gaurdrail :smt103 somehow the only thing that got damaged was the rim which cracked across the middle... the tire itself was "drivable"... no panels scraped up... no broken balljoint.

Beware Blue Audi A4, plate reading "MUNICH" :smt065 (back in like 2003) ....will never forget that idiot.

@jewbaru, good work on the dodging... funny how things actually slow down when you get in these situations, and then afterwards you just don't understand how you were able to think your actions through in time!

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 10:04 PM

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 10:05 PM

wow how did you mess up both your tires that much and have no damage anywhere else? I'm glad you are ok though

some kenn block luck lmao

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 10:10 PM

glad your girlfriend is okay

:smile:

thanks bro :smt023 she was the one who brought me my tires, awesome girlfriend :smt007 . i was on break at school on my way back from dunkin'. (thats not me in the pic btw, i was the photographer haha, he was a passenger) luckly i had two spare tires at my garage (in mass) that werent mounted on rims. had them brought to school, popped off the blown ones, and put on those just to get me home. townfair tire hooked me up with some replacements free of charge (thank you road hazard warrenty, i swear by it) after filing down the road rash the rims actually dont look that bad. hold air and no damage to the bead :grin:

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 11:01 PM

jesus what did he do to run you off?

holy shit!

i was in the right lane, he pulled out from the right and went all the way over to the left lane (in order to not cut me off i thought) but noooo.. he continued to make a "wide" turn and get into the right lane in a big swoop.. ill admit, i was going pretty quick. but still.. wtf

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/accident-1.jpg

jewbaru

11-15-2010, 11:02 PM

pretty self explainatory haha, although that little explosion thing where the lines meet wasnt actually contact, i just added that to show the cut off point

'Buru in the Burgh

11-15-2010, 11:16 PM

hahahaha loving the picture

Soul Shinobi

11-15-2010, 11:23 PM

Me too, good luck sorting that all out! Glad you're all okay, hope no suspension parts got tweaked.

jewbaru

11-16-2010, 08:08 AM

Me too, good luck sorting that all out! Glad you're all okay, hope no suspension parts got tweaked.

the wheel isnt pulling at all and everything feels straight. im planning on pullin it into school and doing an all wheel alignment anyway, even before all this shit happened haha

jewbaru

11-16-2010, 08:09 AM

hahahaha loving the picture

i had a lot of spare time last night lmao

chuckthefuk

11-16-2010, 01:01 PM

BG Daily:
-Replaced the driver side power mirror.
-Swapped my WRX 16"w/ snows.

BD Track:
-Bought some new legs for her. HSD coilovers w/ 5000km on them :-D Thanks Dip.

-Chuck

Soul Shinobi

11-16-2010, 03:30 PM

Whiteline rear strut tower brace installed! Part KSB586Q for 2nd gen Impreza wagons, quick release version. They make one for our cars, can't imagine what's different. I bought this one because I found it cheaper.

Took a bit of time to line up just right and I had to file the holes in one bracket a bit. I'm glad my box of junk fit under it just fine!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs971.snc4/76489_496598797526_681937526_7625344_6003685_n.jpg

I probably spent an hour cutting the trim to fit just right, but it was worth it.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1153.snc4/149513_496598937526_681937526_7625349_7780085_n.jpg

Near damn invisible!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1148.snc4/149055_496599042526_681937526_7625351_6656515_n.jpg

chuckthefuk

11-16-2010, 04:01 PM

HA-ZA!

-Chuck

Huffer

11-16-2010, 04:10 PM

Picked up some GT wheels (actually stock wheels from an 09 Legacy SE):
http://images.craigslist.org/3nd3k43m55Y45U35R0abdec1de1ff16371b99.jpg

$280 with 4 near new tires, already mounted and balanced.

StatGSR

11-16-2010, 04:33 PM

^ dude, i hate you right now

httrdd

11-16-2010, 05:16 PM

Picked up some GT wheels (actually stock wheels from an 09 Legacy SE):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

$280 with 4 near new tires, already mounted and balanced.

Nice find! Craigslist?

Huffer

11-16-2010, 06:03 PM

Yep! Told the seller about sl-i too, hes riding on 18x7.5 wheels w/ 235/45 tires. Gave him some tips about debadging. Hopefully he'll sign up.

jewbaru

11-16-2010, 08:25 PM

Whiteline rear strut tower brace installed! Part KSB586Q for 2nd gen Impreza wagons, quick release version.

clean work man, good job

Soul Shinobi

11-16-2010, 10:49 PM

Thanks! Just came back from my first drive with it. IF YOU HAVE A WAGON AND DON'T HAVE A REAR STRUT BRACE, GET ONE. So much more predictable and responsive in corners; chassis rigidity is GOD.

Soul Shinobi

11-18-2010, 12:15 AM

Did so much today!

I bought and replaced my steering u-joint
Siphoned out some oil (overfull)
Welded a newly broken exhaust bracket
Replaced a hose clamp to the heater core
Painted the notched ends of my Cusco lower control arm brace (needed modification to fit a Legacy)
Got home from work and readjusted the steering u-joint so my wheel was centered
Changed the rear diff fluid (getting those damn plugs out, what a pain! Fluid was black. :shock:)
Tapped the holes for the Cusco brace and installed it

Why BBCode no worky? :cry: