What have you done to your car today?

[TireIron]

Finished putting the interior back together and started driving it some. I just wish I could figure out this fuel gauge issue. When I turn the car on the gauge goes up to where it should be. Then if I start driving it drops to E until I stop somewhere where it will most of the time start to go back up to where it should be. Its got me baffled.

[Soul Shinobi]

The float in the tank may have a leak, or the arm for it might be binding. I remember that being a common issue for the first gen Legacys.

[TireIron]

It worked perfectly fine when the HG went and then the car sat for almost 2 months when i was swapping other things over. I hope the senders are just a little gummed up and will clean up with a few tanks of gas.

[rougeben83]

one of my chinese HID ballasts finally shit the bed after 3+ years. Put in a spare one.

[stu-nami]

Anyone replace the cabin air filter before?????....figured with 166xxx miles I should do it being from the midwest

[bulldozer24]

Finally replaced the donut gasket after having it in my garage for 2 weeks

[Dead91silvia]

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! I was thinking of getting some if I ever found any at the right price...


I just ordered some new Fusions from Tirerack this morning... My tires are cashed and I have another one leaking... Hoping to get tome goo snow boarding in the winter! Last winter sucked!

[Okin DaVanh]

Got a teaser of things to come.......












Proper PhotoShoot

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs991.snc4/76435_170649716292770_100000432279992_467186_1893612_n.jpg



And pics from the Charity Meet are up. Check them out:

viewtopic.php?f=37&t=20264 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=20264)

[Soul Shinobi]

Picked up snow tires from Craig's List today. I overpaid for 6 year old tires. Ugh. Idiot. Yeah they were hardly used and stored indoors, but why do I have to be so dumb/nice?

[aekOne]

not so much work on my car but we had a bit or a workshop day tinkering on a few different cars. We changed jocks up pipe, flushed the cooling system and installed some braided brake lines and changed a wheel bearing in Ant's. Tristan also showed in in his "new" honda and did his stereo install

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/aek1one/CIMG0671.jpg

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http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/aek1one/CIMG0676.jpg

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http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/aek1one/CIMG0688.jpg

[Huffer]

Love the front bumper on "jocks" car!

[Okin DaVanh]

Love the front bumper on "jocks" car!


x's 2

I was just about to repeat that. It seems to flow well with the Morettes.

[Navi271]

Does anyone else remember when a bumper like that was available on ebay once a long time ago? Someone on here bought it. But I don't think he's on here anymore. He had a gunmetal colored sedan... I would love to have that bumper!

Anyways, put on my winter tires mounted on 16" snowflake rims. I actually really like how they ride compared to my low profile falken tires on 17's. It's a lot less noisy, a lot less bumpy, and the different offset of the rim "fixed" the wheel bearing noise on the back left bearing! Yay for winter tires!

[stu-nami]

so one month after I get my rims from tirerack (waited 4months)...a set of bbs show up on craigslist for 800 bucks......dam I might buy them just to buy them

[httrdd]

I have seen them cheaper alot of the time.

[Huffer]

so one month after I get my rims from tirerack (waited 4months)...a set of bbs show up on craigslist for 800 bucks......dam I might buy them just to buy them

Too expensive. $600 is a good deal!

I usually wait until early winter, post Christmas to buy my "summer rims" because people realize they need to get rid of things, they're moving or trying to head to school.

[ShadowGT]

Nothing today.. or for awhile because my clutch died. Believe me, I know what a fragged clutch is, this is it. I ordered an Exedy clutch and lightened 12 pound flywheel. Should be here this week.

[Soul Shinobi]

We're gonna want pics of carnage, please. :grin:

[jewbaru]

loaded up my whore with as much shit i could fit in the back seat and trunk. gettin her ready for a trip up to maine. shes lookin like a dropped her about an inch. deff loving the stance

[Huffer]

Nothing today.. or for awhile because my clutch died. Believe me, I know what a fragged clutch is, this is it. I ordered an Exedy clutch and lightened 12 pound flywheel. Should be here this week.

Did you ask 4Zero1Motorsports or Reason here on the board?

[TireIron]

Fixed my gas gauge. I realized it would work when I unhooked my seatbelt, then drop to E when it was hooked. Had to disconnect a wire I had spliced and just run it to ground. Works perfectly now. Thats what I get for merging harnesses and not checking the wiring diagram when I have a question about something.

[Soul Shinobi]

Wow, that you found that at all is amazing.

[TireIron]

As long as I have a wiring diagram I can find anything. I had to take care of the wiring when my friend swapped his ford ranger from auto to manual and it was easy with the diagrams. The largest problem I think I had in this swap was I used the wiring harness and computer from a 96 build 97 in my 98 car. If you do swap things try and stay either pre or post build swap. A wiring harness from a true 97 or a 98 would've made it a lot easier and more direct, but everything works now except ABS and I just pulled the pin that lights up the dash from the harness so no big deal.

Now it's time to take the couple parts I want from the 97 and then let all the vultures around here have at it before I get rid of it. I'll have some pics up with info about it soon for those that want to strip body or interior from a white 97 LGT.

And I'll also make a post about my swap soon. Maybe one day I'll deal with the abs wiring and get that working if I'm bored.

[aekOne]

We're gonna want pics of carnage, please. :grin:

speaking of clutches, my mate swapped his over on the weekend coz it was causing him some issues. can anyone spot the problem??

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5183748785_ec67493069_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5184341964_54d544e5b8_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5183745913_3d2ea7bb7a_b-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

Got to drive my Subie in the snow for the first time this winter! Too bad my new tires still arnt here yet! She's still a beast with the off crap tires!

[Grafton]

^ great isn't it?

speaking of winter I finally got my winter wheels painted:

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7998/imag0153w.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/imag0153w.jpg/)


http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/751/imag0154w.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/imag0154w.jpg/)

[httrdd]

Bought some parts to build long tube headers.

[httrdd]

^ great isn't it?

speaking of winter I finally got my winter wheels painted:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/imag0153w.jpg/)


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/imag0154w.jpg/)

Hope you are planning on running into a wall with dummies in the car to go with those wheels!

[Grafton]

no crashing planned lol

[rougeben83]

Just dropped almost $400 repairing the exhaust after I bottomed out on some guy's driveway.

[mike-tracy]

We're gonna want pics of carnage, please. :grin:

speaking of clutches, my mate swapped his over on the weekend coz it was causing him some issues. can anyone spot the problem??


Wow, the worst I've done is just broken one of the springs out. What kind of power was he putting down?

[BG5guy]

invidia catback exhaust. Maybe some ralitek sway bars while im at it, but not sure

[TGX4776]

reset the ecu and filled her up with gas for the fun trip to hell (new jersey) and back in the lovely weather we will be having tomorrow (freezing rain and sleet)


good thing i own a subaru

[jewbaru]

Brought home the thanksgiving day turkey.

[ShadowGT]

Nothing today.. or for awhile because my clutch died. Believe me, I know what a fragged clutch is, this is it. I ordered an Exedy clutch and lightened 12 pound flywheel. Should be here this week.

Did you ask 4Zero1Motorsports or Reason here on the board?

Um.. no? I haven't been around the forum in awhile, been busy with my job and my band. Old band broke up due to random bullshit, started a new band and it's been hell on earth trying to start over with all new material and members. My car hasn't been a problem for a very long time. Till the clutch judder starting getting very noticeable and then it felt like I was trying to shift gears through a pillow. Then it started squealing on normal take offs. All with a half mile of stop and go redlights I felt the clutch starting to slip then poof! My shifter laid over dead and I could smell burning clutch and see smoke coming out of the hood. Pretty dramatic really.

My old 94 Dodge Shadow did the same thing years back, except I should have known it was coming when the starter was giving me problems like it was bogging down when turning over. Then one day in Virginia on the I-64, I shifted gears, felt like I hit a bump that wasn't there and the shifter fell over and I had no gears.

This time though with my GT, I was able to get my car to my inlaw's place since it was really close.

I called NAPA and Autozone and they quoted me some ungodly prices for their house brand clutches. I figured since my car has some light upgrades I probably don't want to use "house" brand stuff. I knew a subsidiary of Exedy makes the clutches for Subaru. I researched the going prices and figured 350 for the Exedy replacement kit and F1 12 pound flywheel was good.
Figured I toss the stocker flywheel seeing how it's probably the last original part in the damn car next to the pistons and crankshaft.
I also know that having a LW drive pulley and LW flywheel might give me a CEL. But it depends on the car. I'm willing to deal with that, I have a code reader.

So, on the 30th my kit will be here. I'll take pictures because I imagine this will be a hellacious job. Well, not really but just getting to the clutch.

[TireIron]

If you have an engine hoist, pull the engine, it's SO much easier than dropping the tranny. It takes me like 2 hours to pull a subaru engine now in my driveway and most of that is draining the coolant and other stuff heh. You wont have to touch any of the drivetrain junk or do anything under the car except 2 nuts on the engine to tranny, 2 nuts for the motor mounts, and 6 nuts for the exhaust to engine.

[Soul Shinobi]

+1 for that.

[ShadowGT]

If you have an engine hoist, pull the engine, it's SO much easier than dropping the tranny. It takes me like 2 hours to pull a subaru engine now in my driveway and most of that is draining the coolant and other stuff heh. You wont have to touch any of the drivetrain junk or do anything under the car except 2 nuts on the engine to tranny, 2 nuts for the motor mounts, and 6 nuts for the exhaust to engine.

I'm still considering it. I have the chain hoist and I've done it before.

[BG5guy]

invidia catback exhaust, front and rear strut bars. Tomorrow i throw the 24mm front and 22mm rear trackspec sway bars and subaru h-brace.

[MRLancaster]

Today and yesterday i changed the oil, put the WRX strut bar on (had to mod it) Changed my knock sensor, got new bulbs for the fog lights, and changed wipers. yay

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/downsized_1125001435-1.jpg

[scubydu]

Got it a mate. Picked up an '07 fozzy today for $10,900. :smt023 (Had to replace the totaled minivan)

[Dead91silvia]

Got it a mate. Picked up an '07 fozzy today for $10,900. :smt023 (Had to replace the totaled minivan)

What the hell is that?!

[scubydu]

Got it a mate. Picked up an '07 fozzy today for $10,900. :smt023 (Had to replace the totaled minivan)

What the hell is that?!
Forester

[dplacencia]

I finally installed my Scan Gauge II last night....

[Soul Shinobi]

I tried my brother's but it won't work. :-?

[TGX4776]

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


I wonder if they ship..........

[jewbaru]

^ well ya got their number, give em a call lol

[jewbaru]

Today and yesterday i changed the oil, put the WRX strut bar on (had to mod it) Changed my knock sensor, got new bulbs for the fog lights, and changed wipers. yay

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/downsized_1125001435-1.jpg


what was actually involved with moddin it to fit?

[MRLancaster]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/Untitled3png-1.jpg

[TGX4776]

^ well ya got their number, give em a call lol


I did but go no answer. i'll try back when normal people work again.

[Dead91silvia]

Got it a mate. Picked up an '07 fozzy today for $10,900. :smt023 (Had to replace the totaled minivan)

What the hell is that?!
Forester

Ok, I thought so... haha... I'm kinda looking at getting an XT in the next year or 2. They are kinda growing on me....

[stu-nami]

..I'm attempting to talk my sister into one but she really likes the kia sportages :( reason why I don't know

[ShadowGT]

..I'm attempting to talk my sister into one but she really likes the kia sportages :( reason why I don't know

They're not bad. Before I stumbled into the world of Subaru, I bought my wife a 2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS. (same thing) Brand new at the time. It hasn't been in the shop for anything other than 2 recalls in the 5 years. She likes it because it's got a shit-ton of airbags and safety gizmos and it's not a giant land barge. I don't care for it much because it feels narrow and "floaty" on the highway.

For what it's worth, she wants a Forester now since we've recently been talking about trade ins. She likes my Legacy.

[Huffer]

Continued working on my new house... getting the garage ready for the cars too. :D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/IMG_0932-1.jpg

[predent]

Brushed snow off it!

Will be sure post up when the real storms actually hit here in Utah.

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

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/snowplow1-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/snowplow2-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Those rims look sick on a white car!

[Grafton]

GIVE ME YOUR SNOW !!!!!

[Ravenwoodranch]

switched to Nokya Arctic purple bulbs

[MRLancaster]

Put my friends 09 wrx rims onto the legacy. Looks ok. Still saving up for rota grids though
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/1129001428-1.jpg

[Soul Shinobi]

Hey I think those rims look great on the Outback. Much better than those newer ones look on second gens, that's for sure.

[Dead91silvia]

Washed the salt crap off my car... Why Seattle started to use this crap I dont know... Makes me sad...

[eekay]

Put my friends 09 wrx rims onto the legacy. Looks ok. Still saving up for rota grids though
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/1129001428-1.jpg
Where'd you find the scoop? Been looking for something like that to get more air to my TMIC.

[httrdd]

Looks like a cut in stock Sti scoop.

[Hoak]

Swapped white mirrors, door handles, and a matching ignition onto my L. Pics to come.

[ShadowGT]

Started my clutch / flywheel install. Worked 5 hours, gave up for the night.
Drained transmission oil. Removed starter, headers, most of the remaining exhaust pipes towards the rear of the car. Got the O2 sensors off.
Just a lot of prep work before all hell breaks loose tomorrow.

Along the way I noticed that the exhaust hard mount in the middle of the car was sheared off. I guess that explains the rattle I was hearing forever but never could find. Also noticed that everything from the second cat to my new muffler looks like total crap. No corrosion holes but shit looks so bad I really not sure how this exhaust system will go back in my car and not leak somehow.
Like that center pipe with the spring bolts. Even if I weld the chassis mount back together, that pipe coupling looks like decrepit shit.

[Soul Shinobi]

I replaced that exhaust-to-transmission hanger on mine, then just a couple weeks ago had to weld the exhaust-side bracket.

[MRLancaster]

Put my friends 09 wrx rims onto the legacy. Looks ok. Still saving up for rota grids though

Where'd you find the scoop? Been looking for something like that to get more air to my TMIC.


Its an 04 sti scoop

[ShadowGT]

Installed my rear strut brace. Had to cut the brackets because they sent me brackets that don't fit the wagon. But after some paint, cutting and a bit of cleaning up, it's a perfect fit now.

Pulled my entire exhaust system out because it was needing to be done.

I'm trying to drop my transmission. I have a cradle for it. The driveshaft is fused together. There is no room to get substantial tools onto those 4 little 12mm bolts. After 12 years and 156500 miles, they're corroded together and they've been soaking in liquid wrench for 2 days. Either I'm going to have to pull the engine to change my clutch, cut those fused nuts or something astronomical. Just doesn't help that there is no room to get any tools in that space.

[StatGSR]

^ ALWAYS pull the engine on a subaru... seriously, dropping the tranny is 10x worse...

[ShadowGT]

^ ALWAYS pull the engine on a subaru... seriously, dropping the tranny is 10x worse...

I've been in a 48 hour stalemate with this inability to separate the drive shaft. Any further dicking around is going to round those little 4 bolts off completely and leaving me up shit creek.
I'm going to pull the engine.

[Soul Shinobi]

I'm going to pull the engine.
Plus. One. Billion. :cool:

[TireIron]

What we do here in New England, the land of salt and rust, with stuck bolts, is get them glowing red with a torch and then use a wrench. As long as there's nothing to melt near it, it works great. I have found that the bolts on the Subarus tend to be of low quality however and like to snap a lot of the time when they're in steel. I still prefer to deal with the 1/2 ton hardware on my truck, but even with that I have snapped a 3/4 inch stud when trying to get a rusted nut off. Not to mention all the ratchets and breaker bars I've bent or broken. But with some good heat and a little finesse just about anything will come apart. (If not there's always an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel)

[Soul Shinobi]

For living in New England I'm still behind in my drilling-out and tapping skills, I've never used a helicoil either. I have gotten pretty good are working stubborn bolts, though I've broken my fair share too. Penetrating lube, wait 10-30 minutes, more lube, tap-tap tighten, tap-tap-tap loosen (or maybe delicately impact), then I'll move on to the propane torch if that doesn't work. No where near as hot as an oxy-acetylene setup, but it's what I've got and it works.

Side note, my friend broke a lower strut bolt because he wound up cross threading it, can you believe it? You should have seen the breaker bar the nut job had on the thing! Good thing I had a spare.

[ShadowGT]

I've gotten good at extracting stuck or ruined hardware from the car. But there just isn't any physical room to work on this problem. This is the stage of dropping the transmission where the drive shaft has to be unbolted and slid out the back of the transmission. Well.. those are some tiny ass bolts. Four 12 millimeter bolts. Between the universal joint and the support frame, you can not get any ratchet in there. Just two very small open box wrenches and even if things went smoothly you can only get a quarter turn at time. That transmission tunnel is so narrow I thought about a torch, a recip-saw, a nut splitter, nothing fits.
That tutorial on the RS forums for the clutch install was perfect world without having seized hardware.

SOOOooooo.....

Engine is coming out. I have no choice now. The car is set up, exhaust is out, starter is out, coolant is drained for a future flush.

[Grafton]

^ dropping the transmission is a major pita, engine pulling is the way to go

[TGX4776]

Couldn't find the thread so just wanted to post this

I got bored at work and it seems that the second gen cv axles are different pre face lift between Auto and manual trans but after the face lift they are the same. The post face lift axles are the same part number as pre face lift autos

[Dead91silvia]

Trying to be motivated to do a front axle and my heater core.... Axle not so bad, but not really looking forward to ripping my dash out....

[Huffer]

Oh no... the heater core sucks...

[anothernord]

^ dropping the transmission is a major pita, engine pulling is the way to go

Having done the first route, I can confirm this. If you have the tools, the pull it. If you don't have the tools, go rent a hoist.

[Dead91silvia]

Oh no... the heater core sucks...

I know, thats why I'm having a problem with being motivated! haha! :grin:

It's been leaking for 2 years, but still holding up... Waiting for the day I have a pool of coolant on the floor! :roll:

[Okin DaVanh]

Began "Winter Mode"


Started with pulling off the OZ's then adjusting the coils up, then wheels went on.


Tomorrow: Mirrors/Headlights and corners. Yay me....:smt009

[MikeyMeyagi]

winter mode transformation today. Swapped the Zeal's out for the JiC's... got the snows and rally flaps on.

[grayguy]

I bought a set of 05' LGT 17's! Now if I could only decide what motor to build for BD-Tleg V2.0

[1-3-2-4]

I got at least one GR-2 on the car (left front) before it just got too damn cold outside and late.. the rears I gotta get to.. the stock strut was so blown I pushed the strut down and it only moved up about 2 inches in 30 min

[ShadowGT]

This:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/bearing-1.jpg

Caused that:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/pressureplate-1.jpg

Creating this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/carr-1.jpg

So I gave my stuck driveshaft nuts one last try with vice grips for the hell of it. They freed up without destroying anything. Needless to say, one thing lead to another and I got my transmission out today without incident. A lot of cursing but without breaking anything.

I installed my Exedy clutch and F1 12 pound flywheel. Tomorrow everything goes back in the car.

Between you guys and that RS forum clutch DIY, things have gone smoothly aside from getting stuck with a seized bolt.

However, that RS forum DIY made a note to detach a ground wire from the transmission. I found no such wire.
Also note that the gear shifter came down with the transmission. It was just faster that way.

[Soul Shinobi]

Glad you finally got that project moving again. That throw out bearing is the ugliest thing I've ever seen! The grounding wire is right under the firewall side of the pitch stop, kind of easy to break off, someone else might have.

[Huffer]

^^ did you install a Tranquil Sleeve kit for the T/O bearing? I did when I had my clutch replaced, made shifting much smoother and I don't have to worry about wear on the snout. Google "Subaru 5MT Snout Kit" or "Tranquil Snout Repair".

[ShadowGT]

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/shop/pc/v ... tegory=235 (http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1793&idcategory=235)

Aw damn, that would be nice. But my car has been so delayed and my wife is pissed at me for using her truck to do my night rotations and band practice. I guess next clutch install I'll make sure to set money aside for the snout kit.

I'll take another look for the ground wire. The Haynes book makes no specific reference to it either.

[ShadowGT]

Sorry for the double post but to keep in context of the subject:

Put the transmission back in. Myself pushing up the bellhouse, my father in law guiding and pushing up the tail of the trans, my wife on top of the engine steering the transmission and getting hoses out of the way. Took 30 minutes.

Drive shaft back in, crossmembers, all electricals and exhaust installed.

Filled gearbox with Mobile 1 synthetic oil. Changed motor oil, put in Mobile 1 synthetic oil. (I get discounts.) Installed K&N Oil filter HP1004. Flushed radiator, refilled.

Tightened the belts, secured the rear upper strut bar, and buttoned the car up. Drove it home for the first time in 3 weeks.
Keeping with the clutch break in process I didn't flog the car. But I drove it in stop and go traffic and a bit of highway.
With the lightweight flywheel and lightweight drive pulley, I have not got a CEL yet and I drove for about 30 minutes nonstop.
The car's throttle is very twitchy now. It revs and falls very fast, like noticeably - I'm not crazy - fast. It takes more throttle to stay smooth on the clutch, but it doesn't take much effort on the car to get throttle.

Basically what I'm saying is that either with the new clutch breaking in or in concert with the new lightened crankshaft parts, it takes more power to evenly clutch but it takes less pedal action to get that power.

The car feels like a new animal.
Like.. more fun to drive.

---
Edit:
Also in observation: I discovered I will need that Group N transmission mount. The current on one the car looks bad. I'll also eventually pick up that shifter arm rear bushing kit from Kartboy because that current one looks bad too.

[Soul Shinobi]

Great. Thanks for the thoughts on how the flywheel feels. Let us know how the gearbox oil feels, some people get grinding with fast shifts at high RPM on synthetic gear oils. And faster shifts will be required with that flywheel.

EDIT: ShadowGT, you don't have a member ride thread, do you? You should make one to keep track of your maintenance, mods, and how the car feels.

[ShadowGT]

Great. Thanks for the thoughts on how the flywheel feels. Let us know how the gearbox oil feels, some people get grinding with fast shifts at high RPM on synthetic gear oils. And faster shifts will be required with that flywheel.

EDIT: ShadowGT, you don't have a member ride thread, do you? You should make one to keep track of your maintenance, mods, and how the car feels.

Your welcome! I figured I'd share what I discovered because I lot of people are up in the air about going lightweight on both sides of the crankshaft.

I will say this about the oil, my father in law works for Exxon Mobile at the refinery. He gets discounts on all their stuff and I've been using it with this car for everything except a few times. I've had this short throw shifter for awhile too. I've never noticed any grinding before but I'll really be on the lookout for it.
Yes, with how twitchy the throttle has become, shifting has to be a bit faster and with the whole lightweight set up and the short throw shifter, it does modify how you drive. I found that out just getting out of the driveway.

I did have a member's ride thread but it got locked because.. well.. either a rule changed and I never realized it or I broke a rule on accident (I'm SORRY!)

I have been on a crazy road of mods, maintenance, and mayhem with this car.
I'll ask to have it reopened so I can share how my whip feels now. Because all I can say is.. it feels new!

[Soul Shinobi]

I did have a member's ride thread but it got locked because.. well.. either a rule changed and I never realized it or I broke a rule on accident (I'm SORRY!)

I have been on a crazy road of mods, maintenance, and mayhem with this car.
I'll ask to have it reopened so I can share how my whip feels now. Because all I can say is.. it feels new!
You're not the only one victim to unclear rules over there. :lol: Just be polite to Airgne and pretend like it's all your fault. :wink:

[DarkPhoenix]

Changed my rear caliper and rotor on my OBW, since it was sticking like maple syrup on pancakes. Went to put my Forester struts in my car, only to find out that genius who decided it was a good idea to put one Legacy strut on the passenger side front, rounded the camber bolt and put a regular Impreza brake caliper on the drivers side front. FML!!!

Oh yeah, and the clutch in my gf's GF went. That will be done in the next day or two, if it can warm up at all here in NY.

[TGX4776]

Changed my rear caliper and rotor on my OBW, since it was sticking like maple syrup on pancakes. Went to put my Forester struts in my car, only to find out that genius who decided it was a good idea to put one Legacy strut on the passenger side front, rounded the camber bolt and put a regular Impreza brake caliper on the drivers side front. FML!!!

Oh yeah, and the clutch in my gf's GF went. That will be done in the next day or two, if it can warm up at all here in NY.


nice to hear from you.... bummer about the PO. they can make some frustrating decisions :smt013

[DarkPhoenix]

Changed my rear caliper and rotor on my OBW, since it was sticking like maple syrup on pancakes. Went to put my Forester struts in my car, only to find out that genius who decided it was a good idea to put one Legacy strut on the passenger side front, rounded the camber bolt and put a regular Impreza brake caliper on the drivers side front. FML!!!

Oh yeah, and the clutch in my gf's GF went. That will be done in the next day or two, if it can warm up at all here in NY.


nice to hear from you.... bummer about the PO. they can make some frustrating decisions :smt013

I know we drive Lego's but this is ridiculous! I don't know what half these people think, and if they do think!

[MRLancaster]

FInally Sticker bombed the interior :D Turned out perfect!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/1208001428-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/1208001438-1.jpg

[Huffer]

^^ HAHAHAHAHHA!!!! Love it...

[TGX4776]

i am starting to like the stickerbomed look and will do it when i get a wagon. a low full JDM wagon :love4:

[MRLancaster]

Thanks to All Natural telling me :D

Sticker Bomb books. look it up on amazon. I was wondering the same about alll the stickers, Im going to pick up the first book. The ones i have are the second book. Used most of them up. Tried to do the steering wheel and sacraficed 20 or 30 :( Didnt work out. But over all its great! And lots of fun! :D

[MRLancaster]

oh and did my rear view mirror

[TGX4776]

oh and did my rear view mirror


is there a black and white version? thought i have seen one somethere

[MRLancaster]

There are several black and white stickers in the book. Not sure if theres a "black & white" book out there though

[Dead91silvia]

Just got a OEM trunk mat from Pull A Part today for $8 from a rolled over Limited GT in really good shape... Good thing, my carpet looks like crap from the trunk leak I've had for the last 3 years... haha

[95USsubaru]

damn, its been a while since i was on here. parted out my green car, harvested some things to put into my red one. JDM headlights, outback front with self-installed hellas. basic stuff. changed the pass. doors because they were F*k'ed. and today have 126K on it.

[TireIron]

put my new shift boot in from redlinegoods. very nice boot. Pulled the security module out of the SVX and pulled it apart to see why I'm getting just a solid light and it's not working properly.

[mike-tracy]

Had a really wierd issue with my Outback. Codes thrown were
P1507 (IAC malfunction - failsafe) and rear O2 sensor malfunction,
and the car's was around 1.5k rpm.

The o2 sensor code had been on for a while, but since it was the 2nd o2 sensor, it didn't affect the drivability or fuel economy as far as I noticed. My starter failed and I took off the intake to remove it easier, and afterward the 2nd code (p1507) started appearing. I thought I had an intake leak or something but couldn't find anything.

I found that I had wired the rear o2 sensor incorrectly and corrected it. This got rid of the codes initially, but the p1507 would come back on when the car was fully warmed up and after driving it for a bit, when I came to a stop the engine would run roughly and went into limp mode. The code reset itself when the car was off for a while.

According to my research, this could be 1 of 2 things, a sticky IAC, or a failing or failed neutral switch on the tranny (a 5mt). Someone's offhand remark on another site mentioned that it could be the cruise control's cable was too tight, lol. Always one for trying the easiest things first, I did look at the cables, and the cruise WAS too tight! I loosened both cables so they were taut when the throttle was completely closed (as the cruise cable had been pulling the throttle open a bit at idle, more than the IAC was telling it to, hence the computer detecting a malfunction), crossed my fingers and fired it up. Check engine light again. I remembered someone had mentioned that certain CEL's won't dissappear until 3-5 successful starts of the car (ie. where the computer no longer detects the problem), so I did, and the light disappeared! Success!

[Soul Shinobi]

Nice work! I'd put some seafoam/carb cleaner in the IAC anyway, while it's on your mind, because they do gum up quite a bit.

[Dead91silvia]

I get to drive it! yay! haha... I drive the work truck all week and now I get to drive my plush cruiser... ahhh.... the life..

[02_Legacy]

well I hit a tree having too much fun... then I started some repairs on a messed up bumper :cry:

[1-3-2-4]

Wait.. what happened with that TOB?

[ubar legacy]

FINALLY got my car running.... been down pretty much the whole week... not sure what exactly it was, but i put a new tensioner/pulleys/timing belt on it.. glad its running again. especially since we got a $#!+ ton of snow today!

[Huffer]

Cleaned up the new garage, put snow wheels + tires on the wife's Accord. Will have the "real" snow tires installed on my car this week. Should be a fun week in the snow. Predicting 2ft in the snow belt...

[klix]

Ball joint was causing vibration and upon inspection it was clearly on it's last leg, so I began to change it...
Found a fresh pin on the old castle nut, which wasn't too odd....
Then I began to realize everything that someone would need to pop the joint to replace was still OE, meh keep going...

The ball joint simply wasn't coming out. (period)

after shearing the nut (even with heat), I had to drill it out. I got half way though when I broke a bit, it was down hill from there... my now off-center hole wasn't getting any better and I eventually eat into the knuckle FINE! I get a new knuckle, carefully line it up in the vice expecting to endure the same torture, but guess what, it pops right out. :smt012

...go back to the car and put a punch on the axle stub...pound
funny, it didn't move... pound-pound-pound, nothing!

Okay, sledge hammer with everything I/we had, still nothing!
Parts store was then closed, so the only hope was throwing it in the press... 25ton and still not even 1mm of movement :smt021

So, finally just got a new axle and got it all together... not a thing on that corner came off easily for some reason.
At least the driverside joint came out with just a little bit of heat.

So anyway...
(2) New balljoints, used knucle, and a lower quality axle I didn't need
(4) New Firestones, Grids were nearly new...so they'll go back on in the summer once I find a 4th with like 2500 miles on it.
And I got an alignment of course

[ShadowGT]

Ball joint was causing vibration and upon inspection it was clearly on it's last leg, so I began to change it...
Found a fresh pin on the old castle nut, which wasn't too odd....
Then I began to realize everything that someone would need to pop the joint to replace was still OE, meh keep going...

The ball joint simply wasn't coming out. (period)

after shearing the nut (even with heat), I had to drill it out. I got half way though when I broke a bit, it was down hill from there... my now off-center hole wasn't getting any better and I eventually eat into the knuckle FINE! I get a new knuckle, carefully line it up in the vice expecting to endure the same torture, but guess what, it pops right out. :smt012

...go back to the car and put a punch on the axle stub...pound
funny, it didn't move... pound-pound-pound, nothing!

Okay, sledge hammer with everything I/we had, still nothing!
Parts store was then closed, so the only hope was throwing it in the press... 25ton and still not even 1mm of movement :smt021

So, finally just got a new axle and got it all together... not a thing on that corner came off easily for some reason.
At least the driverside joint came out with just a little bit of heat.

So anyway...
(2) New balljoints, used knucle, and a lower quality axle I didn't need
(4) New Firestones, Grids were nearly new...so they'll go back on in the summer once I find a 4th with like 2500 miles on it.
And I got an alignment of course

That really sucks! When I changed my tie rods and ball joints, it took absolutely forever because everything was seized together in some way. I mean I have tie rod pullers and ball joint wedge forks and with cheater bars and a sledgehammer I though I was going to give myself a hernia or severely mangle something on accident. Talk about total suckage.
I even torched everything till it was red and got nothing.

Back in context with the topic:
I order the Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing just now because it's just another one of those bushings in a long list that have to be replaced due to age and wear. Should have got it and replaced it when I ordered the front stay bushing a year ago.
Oh well, living and learning.

[02_Legacy]

I just ordered an Exedy clutch kit and a new drivers side headlight. Hopefully the cluch will go in next week when I have an extra vehicle. And I still need to get a new bumper beam before I can get the new headlight in, which is next on my list.

[Dead91silvia]

Didnt really work on my Subaru, but I did buy a 77 TE31 Corolla tonight for $300... =D

[TGX4776]

i want this kind of snow
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/2013650678-1.jpg

[mike-tracy]

While trying to tow my BC, this happened:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w168/mike-tracy/Permanent%20web%20photos/0_IMAG0032.jpg

(note front wheels are different as car is too low to clear the dolly, and yes, the driveshaft is removed)

Haven't taken a look at the damage yet but I suspect my bilstein strut is bent :(

[Soul Shinobi]

Aw, did you leave the handbrake on or something? And/or lose a lateral link? Rough; good luck with it!

[TGX4776]

Picked up my rotas today. they have a +48 offset so i think i should be able to run the 235/45/17 all seasons on it with no problems.

[stu-nami]

I have the same offset and run 225/45/r17, and have no rubbing issues so my take is you'll be fine, personally I love love love having the wider tire compared to stock :)....not sure what u have but mines a 2002 legacy sedan with stock suspension

[TGX4776]

97 lgt sedan with stock suspension. i am more worried about rubbing against the strut. gonna go get it test fitted with one wheel first. i am worried about the back more then the fronts

[Huffer]

Picked up my rotas today. they have a +48 offset so i think i should be able to run the 235/45/17 all seasons on it with no problems.

All seasons? Really? Unless they came with the wheels or free, why?!?

[TGX4776]

they came free with the wheels along with ultra high performance summers which are on the wheels now. if i were buying i'd just get some winter tires.

[Mx4Life]

Finally got my car back today from the electrical specialists and it is running after a month of not having it. Too many electrical gremlins for me to deal with while workin 5-6 days a week. But she's up and driving again. Got home and installed my new STi exhaust flawlessly and yes pics will come tomorrow.

[httrdd]

I ran all seasons all winter last year in the deep snow and ice and did not have a problem. Snow tires I am sure are great, but with good driving all seasons are fine.

[stiboy007]

finished installing my gizzmo launch controller yay what a mission wireing into the ecu

[BG5guy]

instaled perrin short shifter

[Huffer]

Shifted the last of my tires and wheels to the new house. 3 sets of wheels, 4 sets of tires not including the 2 sets on both the cars. Looks pretty cool seeing everything stacked together. Still have to move the rest of my spare parts. :)

[ShadowGT]

My Kartboy Rear Shifter Stay bushing came in the mail last night and I looked at my car. That's it. Working night duty rotations, no time to put it on ramps and get to work until the day after tomorrow.

On a side note.. Two nights ago, I started to drive to band practice. Made it halfway down the block and a CEL came on and the speedometer dropped to zero while I was driving. Turned around and went back home. The car ran fine, just no speedometer. Took my wife's truck to band practice. Haven't had time to investigate my car.
I have every reason to believe that after pulling the transmission out that the speedometer sensor backed out since I put 250 miles on the car since the clutch install. I looked under the car, didn't see it dangling anywhere but did see that rearmost wire harness hanging lower than usual that holds the all the sensors from the transmission.
No big deal, day after tomorrow I'll ramp the car and look at it.

[Huffer]

Yup, speed sensor not workie.

[ShadowGT]

Yup, speed sensor not workie.

I'm about to get wookie on it tomorrow. WAARRGGHHH!

[Soul Shinobi]

Finally some real snow, but my all-seasons are a joke in it. Pulled the ABS fuse, will have to see how well that works later. Need to get the stupid old snow tires I overpaid for mounted.

EDIT: Alright, screw ABS, car stops way shorter with the fuse out. :twisted:

[TGX4776]

engine braking works wonders too. found it's much better then the brakes.

[Reason]

engine braking works wonders too. found it's much better then the brakes.

Yes

[httrdd]

Not good for an auto, but I find it works when needed on snowy hills.

[Reason]

i want this kind of snow
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/2013650678-1.jpg

Accident waiting to happen... some people are idiots or just lazy

[TGX4776]

agree with that if that falls off it's horrible for the person behind or if there is some emergency braking it obscures their view.

[Huffer]

engine braking works wonders too. found it's much better then the brakes.

Cheaper to replace brake pads than your clutch though. Brakes are for stopping, engines are for going. :D

[Reason]

engine braking works wonders too. found it's much better then the brakes.

Cheaper to replace brake pads than your clutch though. Brakes are for stopping, engines are for going. :D

But then we have an excuse to upgrade the clutch or do some other fun stuff.

[TGX4776]

it's also safer (cheaper) then sliding

[chuckthefuk]

engine braking works wonders too. found it's much better then the brakes.

Cheaper to replace brake pads than your clutch though. Brakes are for stopping, engines are for going. :D

But then we have an excuse to upgrade the clutch or do some other fun stuff.


You must really suck at rev-matching if your going through clutches :lol: ... brake pads are for slush-o-matics... besides engine braking is the king of slippery conditions..


Daily BG:
-more stickers...
-more interior removed...
-hill-holder spring upgraded to heavy duty unit.. feels like a stage 2 clutch :-p

Track BD:
-Picked up a JDM GD aluminum rebar/bumper beam to fit my FMIC when its ready... probably need to chop the top off to fit my GT/STi hybrid bumper :-p
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5647/alumbumperbeam.jpg

-Chuck

[ShadowGT]

Put on my Subaru badge of ownership thing.
Slapped on a Kartboy sticker on the back glass. That'll probably be worth +2 horsepower.

Needed to take my shifter stay bar off to get that KB rear stay bushing on. Literally just started to work on the car. My snap ring pliers broke in half.

[Surreal182]

Today my tires finally arrived to go with my 17x7 Wolfrace Triad rims :smt016
They're Falken ZE512's, 205/45ZR17:

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/4156/file0072l.jpg

It'll all be on my car before the weekend if all goes right :cool:

[Huffer]

Those are comfortable all-seasons. Rotate them often to get even wear, they can be a little soft.

Big snowflakes in Ohio today... might be time for a lunch time drift session!

[Dead91silvia]

Got the BD on stands... Friend is mounting and balancing my Fusions for me... I looked at the oil filter and realized I have 7K on my oil! :banghead:

So it's getting an oil change in the morning... Also discovered I'm ready for new pads up front...

[TGX4776]

why do i really wan't those wheels?

[Soul Shinobi]

I'm really annoyed and disappointed. My car is impossible to drive in the snow on my all-seasons, and handles way, way worse and less predictably than my old BC Legacy, which I really miss right now. The car immediately turns sideways without ABS, and just plain doesn't stop with it. I can't feel when the wheels lock up like I could with my BC. It makes me wish it was dry right now, but I used to love the winter with my old car, it drove like all the diffs were locked, it was invincible. This BK is a joke, I can't wait to crash it.

[Rain37]

Clear up the head lights on the Legacy with some buffing compound
Before
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/ST83/DSCF0121.jpg

After
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/ST83/DSCF0120.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/ST83/DSCF0125.jpg

Not the greatest job.

[mike-tracy]

I'm really annoyed and disappointed. My car is impossible to drive in the snow on my all-seasons, and handles way, way worse and less predictably than my old BC Legacy, which I really miss right now. The car immediately turns sideways without ABS, and just plain doesn't stop with it. I can't feel when the wheels lock up like I could with my BC. It makes me wish it was dry right now, but I used to love the winter with my old car, it drove like all the diffs were locked, it was invincible. This BK is a joke, I can't wait to crash it.

What do you think makes it so much worse? I've owned bc's, a bd, a bk and sf's and they were about the same on the snow. Well the BD was auto so starting always included wheelspin until the tranny figured out the conditions are slippery and shifted power to the rear. I found that I prefer abs on snow and no abs on ice, and I always run snow tires (studless).

[Dead91silvia]

I'm really annoyed and disappointed. My car is impossible to drive in the snow on my all-seasons, and handles way, way worse and less predictably than my old BC Legacy, which I really miss right now. The car immediately turns sideways without ABS, and just plain doesn't stop with it. I can't feel when the wheels lock up like I could with my BC. It makes me wish it was dry right now, but I used to love the winter with my old car, it drove like all the diffs were locked, it was invincible. This BK is a joke, I can't wait to crash it.

What kinda tires do you have? I'm replacing my old Fusions and my BD is awesome in the snow! I also pull the ABS fuse, brakes 100X's better without ABS... Never had a better snow car, still have yet to go some where I cant get out of... most of it is all in the tires. I had some really bad ones when I first got it, frost scared me! Fusion's are All Season's with a mild snow rating. I still have never used a snow tire on my car....

[Soul Shinobi]

The BC felt noticeably more taught (note the mileages on my cars too). I can feel every bushing flex more in the BK, and there's less feedback. I just can't feel what it's doing. The trade off seemed to be that the BC was louder inside, but everything felt more connected; sportier.

I ran both cars with crappy all seasons, the BC had one crappy set the whole three years I had it. The ones on my BK have more tread than those ever did. I planned on snow tires, and bought some that were too old because I was too nice to the guy selling them, so I didn't have them mounted. I want to sell them and get some decent ones, but I'm on the fence about it because I don't have a lot of money to spare. Maybe i'm just pissy tonight, I'm going to go to a parking lot and see if there's something more I can learn from this car.

[Dead91silvia]

I'll say, my 1970 Volvo 142 I had was a beast in the snow! I had much better feed back in the snow and it also had some really nice Goodyears on it, but that was a long time a go... I had my BD for about 4 months before I drove in the snow, so I got used to it and also playing in gravel kinda helped...

[Soul Shinobi]

Alright, I feel better after playing in parking lots for an hour. I decided that the issues are (in order): 1) I'm being pissy. 2) These tires are particularly bad. 3) This snow is more like ice. 4) The BK is softer than the BC. Basically, I really shouldn't be blaming the car.

I did a lot of stopping distance tests with and without the ABS. Without is better, but not by a whole lot (3.5 car lengths vs 4 car lengths). What's most important is I got the practice I needed to get a feel for the car on icy snow. I feel more confident now.

[Reason]

With snow tires these cars should be awesome in the snow. My current 5 spd legacy with shitty tires isn't as good as my automatic GT with good all seasons. Ill be ordering some snow tires soon and we will see the difference.

[ShadowGT]

Clear up the head lights on the Legacy with some buffing compound.....




.....Not the greatest job.

It appears a small animal has gone tap dancing on your hood.

EDIT:
Edited to remove image link so no one can blame me for throwing the forum alignment out of whack.

[02_Legacy]

pulled my engine today for a new clutch. It took me about 7 hours minus lunch. Not the best but it is my first time pulling a subie engine.

[TGX4776]

ordered sticker bomb book. contemplating doing the West Virginia Rust repair job.

[redlegacygt]

got a porter cable 7427xp and some wolfgangs polishes for christmas. Hopefully making it shiny soon. haha

[ShadowGT]

Installed Kartboy rear shifter stay bushing. Old one was crumbling. Now I have a Karboy short throw shifter, front and rear bushings.
Really wished I did this when I had the transmission out. With the drive shaft and exhaust still in the car is took absolutely forever to drive those bolts in.

Re-seated my speedometer sensor, plugged it back in. CEL I had was a p0500. Cleared it, test drove car. No longer have CEL. Speedometer either flutters around while the car is driving or sits at zero. But no CEL.

Couldn't remove sensor, I don't have the right wrench end to work in that area. Need to go get that ratcheting open box end set. That open box end ratchet wrench attachment.
When I pulled the transmission I just unplugged the sensor and left it in the car.

Car works though, will use GPS or pace traffic to figure out how fast I'm going for the next few days.

[TGX4776]

found some AWD do it on all fours stickers today

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AWD-Do-A ... ccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AWD-Do-All-Fours-Vinyl-Decal-Subaru-Wrx-Sti-Wrc-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c0d2788dQQitemZ110609201293QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

[ShadowGT]

Damn speedometer fluttered a bit then stopped working. CEL p0500. Stopped clearing the code because I know it comes back on 5 minutes later as long as I have no speedometer. Can't go about removing the sensor until I get that different ratchet attachment. My obstruction wrench doesn't fit in the space. Checked the wiring, it's fine. Checked the plug, it's ok. Unplugged, plugged back in. I can plainly see that the sensor has sort of backed out. It worked the last 255 miles before it stopped. Right now I know that 2500 RPM in 4th gear feels reasonable for the city. 3500 RPM in 5th gear feels pretty quick on the highway with nobody to pace.
My cell phone's GPS info is too small to read while driving. Need my wife's TomTom for the drive to work to keep an eye on the speed.

I'll have this sorted out in a few days. Of course I forgot to pay attention to see if the odometer works. Find out tomorrow. Other than that, my little shake down drive was good. Nice to be able to shift gears precisely again.

[Huffer]

3000rpm in 5th = 60mph

[ShadowGT]

3000rpm in 5th = 60mph

That's with my 16in BK/GT wheels?
Wife took off to her folks with the TomTom, I paced myself with highway traffic to work this evening. 3000/3500RPM was keeping me up with traffic and passing some cars. But not passing everybody in the planet. Having the lightweight flywheel changes how the car feels so I can't really feel like the car is working to keep up. Less gas pedal I guess to make the same result.

Oh yeah.. odometer definitely doesn't work. There goes my record keeping.

[Dead91silvia]

found some AWD do it on all fours stickers today

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AWD-Do-A ... ccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AWD-Do-All-Fours-Vinyl-Decal-Subaru-Wrx-Sti-Wrc-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c0d2788dQQitemZ110609201293QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)

I needed a good laugh! :smt082

Got to drive my GT with the new Fusions and damn! It drives great! I love these tires! Cant wait for some snow now. My other tires were cashed and still did ok in the snow so these should be awesome!

[TireIron]

In my 98 LGT 5-speed with the 205-55-16s it runs 80MPH at 3500 RPM, so just keep it under that and you should be fine!

[Soul Shinobi]

At my grandparents in Maine for the holiday. My cousin has a 1990 Legacy L, made me miss my old Legacy, minus the soft as hell shifter. This car of his needs a lot of work though. Headgasket issue, it's consuming coolants badly. Wrong battery in it, unsecured of course, but I did alright trying to make the hook-ups a bit more secure. The check engine light was flashing, turns out the D-check connectors were left connected. I disconnected that, and connected the normal check connectors to read the CELs (http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/engine.html). 22 and 24, knock sensor and IAC. Not too bad. Grandpa (Pappy we call him) didn't have carb cleaner, but he did have some dry-gas, so I poured some in the IAC and PCV valve. Runs a little better (most likely because the green D-check isn't connected now), but could use a hardcore Seafoaming. Oh yeah, and headgaskets.

Hey which one of you jerks posted a pic too wide, throwing this thread out of whack? Oh, it was Surreal182. :razz:

[ShadowGT]

In my 98 LGT 5-speed with the 205-55-16s it runs 80MPH at 3500 RPM, so just keep it under that and you should be fine!

Groovy.. Thanks.
I drove in for my shift tonight, there wasn't a single car on the highway. I was running at just above 3500 RPM and I couldn't help to think.. "I know I'm flying.."

Two more nights, then I'm off duty and can fix my speed sensor.

[Rain37]

It appears a small animal has gone tap dancing on your hood.

EDIT:
Edited to remove image link so no one can blame me for throwing the forum alignment out of whack.

Yeah, cats are stupid. But at least they keep the rat population down.

[02_Legacy]

my engine is back in today! I just need to put the radiator and the intake pieces back in tomorrow and it will be done! Its only been down since thursday but it seems like its been forever.

[Mx4Life]

I did the 20 dollar 3M headlight restore kit today and took pics of my new STi exhaust. Pics are in my build thread.

[ShadowGT]

Bought my ratchet crows feet ends so I can pull that speed sensor out. But it's cold and dark. That'll wait for tomorrow.
Bought a little oiler bottle so I can put seafoam in through the PCV without making a mess of things.

[MRLancaster]

Put on the legacy L7 grill, and bought UEL's :D

[02_Legacy]

Started and drove my car after the clutch job today, and the clutch feels totally different. It is very loose.It feels like it takes half the pressure to depress the clutch then it did with the old one. Is it normal for a new clutch to be looser than a used one? It just feels wierd cause everytime I go to push in the clutch I just about put it through the floor lol. I suppose I will get used to it.

[Soul Shinobi]

My old one was so bad that when I replaced it I thought something was broken. I swore all I was feeling was the return spring on the pedal. Yes, that's normal. I have an OEM grade Exedy kit btw.

[02_Legacy]

Ok thanks. I thought the same thing. When I got in to start it and I pushed the clutch in, at first I thought there was nothing there like you described, I was like *facepalm* but its grabing good and everything so yay.

[dodik]

so last night i finally got too frustrated with the stupid non adjustable washer nozzles and spend 4.49 at autozone for some aftermarket adjustable ones, the best little thing evar, oh no i did not get the LED ones lol

[Navi271]

so last night i finally got too frustrated with the stupid non adjustable washer nozzles and spend 4.49 at autozone for some aftermarket adjustable ones, the best little thing evar, oh no i did not get the LED ones lol
LOL nice!

Figured out the hard way that legacy seat rails do NOT fit on RS seats! oh well, shoulda done more research.
Also realized that I've NEVER seen another 2nd gen legacy in real life that has jdm parts. For all I know, I'm the only one here in Iowa that has a slightly JDM'd 2nd gen legacy. Sad I kno...

[chuckthefuk]

^^^
not sad.. unique!

-Chuck

[MRLancaster]

Cleaned her off last night. :D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/1230001714-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Hit 55F today, so I gave it a bath...

[jey]

Ok thanks. I thought the same thing. When I got in to start it and I pushed the clutch in, at first I thought there was nothing there like you described, I was like *facepalm* but its grabing good and everything so yay.

If you have a cable clutch you need to adjust it to the correct amount of play...

[TGX4776]

got my sticker bomb books in. i work tomorrow then am off for 3 days :S so i should get it done and update my members ride with horrible cell phone pics

[02_Legacy]

If you have a cable clutch you need to adjust it to the correct amount of play...
nope mine is hydraulic.

[MRLancaster]

got my sticker bomb books in. i work tomorrow then am off for 3 days :S so i should get it done and update my members ride with horrible cell phone pics
ID WAIT TO PUT THEM ON!
The winter didnt like mine and effected the glue. either put some paste or something behind it very smooth, or wait till it gets warmer. Dont want you to have to buy two books. Like im going to have to do. Unless theres a trick. THey were on for a few weeks and looked great then the glue just didnt hold for some reason.

[Dead91silvia]

So I took my Polaris for a run today! broke it after running some crazy back woods trails... Go it for $100! not bad for a '96 550 huh?!

Ok, so it's not really Subaru, but it does say Fuji Heavy Industrys on the motor! :grin:

['Buru in the Burgh]

Hit 55F today, so I gave it a bath...

same here!

[Dead91silvia]

Lucky! It hasnt been above freezing here for almost a week... And no snow at all, just a crap load of ice!

[TGX4776]

got my sticker bomb books in. i work tomorrow then am off for 3 days :S so i should get it done and update my members ride with horrible cell phone pics
ID WAIT TO PUT THEM ON!
The winter didnt like mine and effected the glue. either put some paste or something behind it very smooth, or wait till it gets warmer. Dont want you to have to buy two books. Like im going to have to do. Unless theres a trick. THey were on for a few weeks and looked great then the glue just didnt hold for some reason.

lol i already ahve both..... i am going to fut them on and follow some of the techniques suggested by those damn honda fan boys and then clear coat it. i guess i just get some spray on clear coat. i cant imagine prep for it though

[ShadowGT]

Books-A-Million carries stickerbomb books in store. Supposedly, at least what they say on their website. I'll go confirm this.
Tomorrow.. fix my speed sensor to make my p0500 go away which triggers a p1540, which triggers a p0301 and p0302.
Found a thread on NASOIC from a dude with the same issue. Speed sensor on the transmission failed, after some time the ECU freaks triggering a 1540 which relates to the IACV, makes the car go to limp home mode. Car runs rough after awhile, sounds stumbly in upper power band, triggers misfire 1,2.
So I guess you can only go so far without a speedometer before the ECU has trouble managing other things.
Got the tools.. Should have this cleared in an hour and report back my success.

[Soul Shinobi]

Finally got my CEL read. My friend lost his code reader but it turns out Pepboys pulls them for free. P0420 and P0440, cat efficiency and evap. My friend with an identical car had a stock setup that he (well, I) put a gutted muffler on, but he's since put something bigger on so I may just bolt up his old setup if the cat code comes back.

[stu-nami]

Caught a lil bit of air through an intersection today doing bout 85-90mph...i forgot my work shoes so I flew back home...my subs slammed my trunk lid scared the hell out of me but the tires chirped so it was awesome at the same time

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Washed my car, cleaned the interior, and installed a new Sony head unit. Looks great!

[Reason]

I didn't do anything to my car again, but I did get something that will compliment it very nicely. Pics coming soon...

[Huffer]

I didn't do anything to my car again, but I did get something that will compliment it very nicely. Pics coming soon...

A baby seat!

[Huffer]

Washed my car, cleaned the interior, and installed a new Sony head unit. Looks great!

But how does it SOUND...

[TGX4776]

I didn't do anything to my car again, but I did get something that will compliment it very nicely. Pics coming soon...

A baby seat!

an STI baby seat?

[prodriver1]

installed new lights in the interior weather controller:) this will be the first subaru I have owned that has working dash lights :smt023

[Huffer]

Finally got my CEL read. My friend lost his code reader but it turns out Pepboys pulls them for free. P0420 and P0440, cat efficiency and evap. My friend with an identical car had a stock setup that he (well, I) put a gutted muffler on, but he's since put something bigger on so I may just bolt up his old setup if the cat code comes back.

It's your O2 sensors...replace your rear O2.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I started to make a fiberglass light pod for my subie, and I hope to put some pictures up on Wednesday! A big thanks to Davewilson for giving me the inspiration.

[MadScotsMan]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/394392061-1.jpg
Flexed the suspension a bit...pic doesn't do it justice.

[Mx4Life]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/photo-1.jpg

And I changed oil today. I took the pic on my way to work.

[ShadowGT]

Still checking out my speedometer issue. Pulled my instrument cluster out and checked that little two wire plug for the speedo. Read somewhere and actually saw a youtube video about how those sockets get loose overtime. Mine isn't loose and the wire is perfectly fine. Should stuck some LEDS in there while I was looking at the back of the cluster.. but I wasn't thinking of it at the time.

Problem seems to be with either the sensor itself in the transmission or the plug for it. Sometimes I can get the speedo to fluctuate then it dies. Usually requires me to pull the sensor and put it back in. Then it's good for a couple hundred yards then it stops working.

Cheapest replacement so far is 109.99 USD at Autozone.

[Soul Shinobi]

Finally got my CEL read. My friend lost his code reader but it turns out Pepboys pulls them for free. P0420 and P0440, cat efficiency and evap. My friend with an identical car had a stock setup that he (well, I) put a gutted muffler on, but he's since put something bigger on so I may just bolt up his old setup if the cat code comes back.
It's your O2 sensors...replace your rear O2.
Hasn't come back yet. I was kind of hoping it is the cat (I mean it may very well have 220k on it) so I'd have more motivation swap to the other exhaust. But if it's common that those mean a bad O2 I'll keep that in mind, thanks. :smile:

[RS MN]

had a oil pressure sender loosen up and spit oil all over my block and exhaust (who doesnt love that smell?)
stopped at northern tool, got a 27mm wrench for $5, got a new OPS at napa for $7.50, cranked the new one down,
took about 30 mins total :smt023

today went very well :)

[TGX4776]

finished sticker bombing the center console. I'll install it tomorrow and then the fake wood door trim gets done.

[ShadowGT]

Pulled speed sensor completely out of the car. Realized it's a magnetic sensor. I give up. Order a new one soon.

[stu-nami]

Had my alignment done...had slight toe out in the front passenger and back passenger side...also I guess my back shocks are leaking slightly ill upgrade them near summer time though

[TGX4776]

just installed my sticker bombed center

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/IMAG0142-1.jpg

['Buru in the Burgh]

clean your dash man haha

[TGX4776]

already done right after i saw that i had to go out and clean it

[prodriver1]

just installed my sticker bombed center

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/IMAG0142-1.jpg
That is sweeet! If I wasn't doing the fowoodgrain thing I would totally do it.

[Sambo]

dude that sticker bomb is sick...ive been wanting to do that but with shwag snowboarding stickers.

[TGX4776]

Thanks i am really liking it as well

[Grafton]

new front break pads, oil change
on the docket for next week is an oem thermostat gasket and a steering rack boot then a 2200 mile road trip :D

[Reason]

just installed my sticker bombed center

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/IMAG0142-1.jpg

Do the gauge cluster bezel too!

[Reason]

I didn't do anything to my car again, but I did get something that will compliment it very nicely. Pics coming soon...

Well I didn't take any pics yet but this is what I picked up this past weekend.

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=20484 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=20484)

[TGX4776]

now there is an idea plus the window switch trim and the glove box

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well this week I had almost all week long to start this project: an enclosure for my 2 hella 700 lights! I was watching over DaveWilson's lightpod DIY and I am using the same "lost foam" method. Looks really great and I will fiberglass it sometime over spring break!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1387.snc4/163944_488938947475_652632475_6325767_5161968_n.jpg
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[Soul Shinobi]

Just a little more important than the throttle.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs733.ash1/162705_10150113853177527_681937526_8118632_3115674_n.jpg

[ShadowGT]

Just a little more important than the throttle.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Ha, that is so true!

In today's news I got my vehicle speed sensor today. (Sadly hasn't nothing to do with the radio..)
My wife ordered it from Autozone this morning and I picked it up today. It, like anything I need for my car had to be brought in from a warehouse somewhere.
I'm at work right now, I'll pop it in before I go to work. Should take about 5 minutes to swap out.

[ShadowGT]

Well since nobody else has done anything today, sorry for the double post.

I put my VSS in, cleared the codes and drove it around the block. It works, everything is back in shape. For shits and grins I ran up to 105 on the way to work just to make sure everything stays together. All good.

Ordered an OBX CAI last night. Should be here in a few days according to the tracking number I got this afternoon.

[Soul Shinobi]

Glad you finally got that sorted.

Today I finally got my crappy snow tires from Craig's List mounted up. Back to stock sized tires, gaining a half inch in ride height makes me feel like I'm in a truck. I was surprised at the difference. The taller gearing that the stock tires give over my smaller ones I had makes the car easier to drive.

[rougeben83]

played around in the snow...in the minivan. :p

[Grafton]

showed up for the first night of tri-state

['Buru in the Burgh]

got some new 7000k xenon bulbs

[redlegacygt]

So since i locked the keys in our other car today while it was running, i need to take the subie to get the spare keys. On the way back i figured id snap a few pics.. sorry if they are great, there cell phone pics.


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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/01/IMG00089201101121021-1.jpg

one of the reasons i love living in the boonies...
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[Soul Shinobi]

First pic looks great, hard to believe it's from a phone. :smile:

[httrdd]

Nice pics man. You guys are crazy stopping on the road and taking pics.

[Huffer]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/deuce1286/IMG00089-20110112-1021.jpg

^^ is making me want to throw on my 17" LGT wheels even more now. But cannot...no snow treads for them!

Spent a bit of last night going sideways in an abandoned KMart parking lot... which is right next to a major road with snowplows and cops crawling allover it. Needed side window wipers by the end of it. Felt bad for the dude who parked in there earlier in the day, and was now trying to dig himself out (hello, bald tires in winter?). Gave him a nudge with the car, got him on his way.

[redlegacygt]

Nice pics man. You guys are crazy stopping on the road and taking pics.

believe me, there is little chance of me seeing anyone on that road.. its out in the sticks.. :lol:




http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/deuce1286/IMG00089-20110112-1021.jpg

^^ is making me want to throw on my 17" LGT wheels even more now. But cannot...no snow treads for them!

Spent a bit of last night going sideways in an abandoned KMart parking lot... which is right next to a major road with snowplows and cops crawling allover it. Needed side window wipers by the end of it. Felt bad for the dude who parked in there earlier in the day, and was now trying to dig himself out (hello, bald tires in winter?). Gave him a nudge with the car, got him on his way.

thats why you have a set of 16"s with winters on them! i have a set of snowflakes i've been debating on selling! haha

[TireIron]

Yea, I have 2 sets of identical snowflakes heh. One set with summers and one set with snows. No matter what the season my car looks the same, I like it.

[Matty2Hotty]

Installed rear sti roof vane, pics coming soon.

[Huffer]

thats why you have a set of 16"s with winters on them! i have a set of snowflakes i've been debating on selling! haha

I have 2 sets of 16s and 1 set of 17s...technically 4 sets total as the wife's Accord has multi-bolt universal summer wheels too. :D

I should really offload a set of 16s...

[DarkPhoenix]

Getting ready to do a nice bit of work to my car thanks to a great bonus and a loving girlfriend.

Replacing both cats, getting a header for the car, replacing the fuel filler pipe, new drivers front axle, replacing the impreza caliper that is on the driver's front from the previous owners stupidity. Once it warms up, I will be taking out the engine and do the head gaskets, before they blow.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Installed rear sti roof vane, pics coming soon.

oh no!

[Soul Shinobi]

I should really offload a set of 16s...
I've got a friend looking for snowflakes if you'll consider shipping them. :grin:

[Matty2Hotty]

Installed rear sti roof vane, pics coming soon.

oh no!

I know I know.... Butttt... With the black it looks good actually. Once you see pictures you might change your mind.

[Huffer]

I should really offload a set of 16s...
I've got a friend looking for snowflakes if you'll consider shipping them. :grin:

I sold my snowflakes way back, to Grafton. I've never liked multi-spoke designs, I have RS wheels, 02 WRX wheels and now 05-09 Legacy GT/SE wheels. I don't like polished lip designs either...

[redlegacygt]

haha ic ic. yeah, im starting to think i want to unload my snowflakes as well, but still now 100% sure...

[stu-nami]

Got my new plates today!!!!....stubaru wasnt available owell

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[ShadowGT]

^ Sweet ^
Today I bought exhaust header wrap, a shifter boot, a bottle of seafoam and some other random odds and ends my car needs. Still waiting on my CAI to arrive.

[Grafton]

met fwa2000 at turn in concepts, installed a kartboy battery tiedown and bought an sti 5 speed transmission mount. plus I got an awesome tour of SIA

[MadScotsMan]

Nothing. But I ran my wife's Impreza into a snow bank.

[scubydu]

Got a set of 2011 wrx wheels from the dealer for a STEAL! 17x8 with 53 offset. just have to figure out what tires I can run with no probs on stock suspension.

[prodriver1]

Nothing. But I ran my wife's Impreza into a snow bank.
fun fun fun :smt023

[ShadowGT]

My OBX conversion kit came in today. I should take pictures of it, it's all legit. The reason why it's a conversion kit is because they assume you already have the MAF collar connector and the rubber or silicon connectors. Basically a cheap option for those that have an SRI and want to switch to a CAI. The pipes are all chrome.
I will document the install process. I might put my Cosmo SRI up for sell minus my KN cone filter and all the adapters.

I had to go to work tonight so I literally ran into th UPS guy on my way out the door.

Also got Pandora Radio on my phone to work with the line in jack on my car stereo. Nice!

[TGX4776]

Got a set of 2011 wrx wheels from the dealer for a STEAL! 17x8 with 53 offset. just have to figure out what tires I can run with no probs on stock suspension.



damn..... i love thoes wheels... got pics?

[scubydu]

Got a set of 2011 wrx wheels from the dealer for a STEAL! 17x8 with 53 offset. just have to figure out what tires I can run with no probs on stock suspension.



damn..... i love thoes wheels... got pics?
not yet. gotta get tires. I was looking at a couple sets of these for $700. got mine brand new- takeoffs- for $400. :smt026

[Grafton]

new radiator installed @ AZP installs by me before the 400 mile trip home