What have you done to your car today?

[Sambo]

so i went to go to the chiropractor after fuckin my back up yesterday and found that my car was broken into last night. Say goodbye to my Sub woofers... they werent smart enough to get the deck out without breaking it . they just effed up my dash in the process of breaking the deck... yay

[MRLancaster]

so i went to go to the chiropractor after fuckin my back up yesterday and found that my car was broken into last night. Say goodbye to my Sub woofers... they werent smart enough to get the deck out without breaking it . they just effed up my dash in the process of breaking the deck... yay

I keep that cover over mine.

[Sambo]

my car never came with a cover and i was to cheap to buy one for 60 bucks :( now i wish i would have haha

[MRLancaster]

Damn dude, doers insurence cover break ins?

[Sambo]

i just have liability ... so i doubt it

[chuckthefuk]

BG Daily:
-Fuel filler neck is toast....
-More seals leaking.....
-Damn thing is falling apart...
-This month is overhaul..

BD Track:

Scored a set of whiteline f=27mm r=25mm Sti sway bars + solid enlinks for $200. Sad to see a crashed STi go to the junker but ones man sorrow is another mans happiness.

Oh I also got Whiteline race-spec Anti-lift Kit..

Yay!! Suspension is 98% done :-D

-Chck

[Soul Shinobi]

Anyone got any ideas for stains and how to remove them?
Spot Shot rug cleaner works really well for me, but if you over do it you can bleach the area with it, just don't let it sit and wipe it with a damn cloth after cleaning.

[Grafton]

Do tell where this is! :O

please do!

ok it's about 6 miles outside of Kittanning called Davidson's Auto Repair

they have wheels and a JDM 6speed transmission for sale

more info here:

viewtopic.php?f=51&t=21339 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=21339)

[ubar legacy]

Welp, posted on a local subie site (mnsubaru.com) for a transmission.. Got a reply quickly actually. So ill be probably picking up a tranny from him in brainerd sometime this week..

[TGX4776]

3k's installed!

[02_Legacy]

I started doing a timing belt job on my sisters Honda, and it was a pain, I wish every car was a Subaru because the engines in subies face the correct way so you don't have to work with 2 inches between the engine and body.

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/03/0328011629-1.jpg
Spent a good 30 minutes or so removing the black paint off my wood trim....Never painting that again! Much less removing it. And cleaned the car out. Anyone got any ideas for stains and how to remove them? And fixed the WRX>BH momo wheel mystery. Thats off my check list. :D

Did that Momo come with the cruise control stick, or did you mod that in?

I bought a Momo wheel then went to install it and THEN noticed it didn't have the cruise control stick :cry:

I'd like to salvage the purchase since it's such a nice looking steering wheel, but I might just move it along instead...

[superu]

And took some pics today behind my house.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/09/P3230098-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/03/P3230101-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/P3230102-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/P3230107-1.jpg


Ahhh, Bend. . . . :smt023

[ubar legacy]

Going to be going to pick up a transmission in brainerd today finally.

[Sambo]

I realised a good thing about my sound system being taken out of the back of my car. The weight of my box tens and amp were weighing down my car so now i dont have buttsag!

[prodriver1]

I realised a good thing about my sound system being taken out of the back of my car. The weight of my box tens and amp were weighing down my car so now i dont have buttsag!
my door speakers and amp pound harder than my old 12's, and the sound is clearer. no saggy bum:)

[ubar legacy]

picked up the tranny. putting it in in a little bit. hopefully things go better this time

[Dead91silvia]

Sooo... I didnt really work on my Subie, but I did get my new project car... A Nissan Pulsar GTI-R :grin:

[Soul Shinobi]

...We got those?

[ubar legacy]

Sooo... I didnt really work on my Subie, but I did get my new project car... A Nissan Pulsar GTI-R :grin:
Post pics!

[Dead91silvia]

Nope... Imported... right hand drive...

[Dead91silvia]

Sooo... I didnt really work on my Subie, but I did get my new project car... A Nissan Pulsar GTI-R :grin:
Post pics!

I'll have some pics tomorrow. It's a project for sure, but its all there. I got home when it was dark so I'm gonna wash it up and get some good pics... This car will kick my GT's ass when I'm done! :grin:

[racingking951]

Bought some new 1mm oversized supertech valves, just need to get the springs and retainers then the ej25 sohc heads go to shop to be rebuilt.

[harrymaneuvers]

Bought a Momo wheel out of an 02 bugeye (at least a 9.3 out of 10 condition), the woodgrain surround for the HVAC controls and the woodgrain surround for the radio controls...


I was also able to mix and match the wheel and airbag to get the cleanest one of both. Now I am just praying that my 99 bd has the same connector... i think it does.


Everything for $178 out the door. Gotta love specialized parts planet subaru!

[httrdd]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/03/0328011629-1.jpg
Spent a good 30 minutes or so removing the black paint off my wood trim....Never painting that again! Much less removing it. And cleaned the car out. Anyone got any ideas for stains and how to remove them? And fixed the WRX>BH momo wheel mystery. Thats off my check list. :D

So what did you come up with? Post on your thread so if anyone seraches there will be an answer.

[Dead91silvia]

Got pics of my new car up...

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21374 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21374)

My new toy!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5566-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

Replaced leaking driving lights,
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/fS5gF-1.jpg

A very expensive button on my center console...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/LQDyb-1.jpg

[MRLancaster]

Fixing the horde of electrical problems that attacked me yesterday! :roll:

[Soul Shinobi]

Give us the run down when you get done with that!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

look here and you all can say that I was a dumbass today! lol
What can go wrong with a Haynes Manual and a little ATF! (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=21384)

[TireIron]

So I've finally decided to scrap the 97 LGT at the end of april. If anyone wants anything free here's the thread about it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=21389

[Dead91silvia]

So I've finally decided to scrap the 97 LGT at the end of april. If anyone wants anything free here's the thread about it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=21389

Sent ya a pm... Funny thing is, I was over there in February... haha

Trying to be motivated to do a heater core in my GT... Dont want too.... First though, I'm picking up more parts for my Pulsar today.

[Huffer]

Looked at my car on jacks again... spent 4hrs yesterday doing front brakes for an 01 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport...stupid Dodge. Hex bolts, really?

I think by the time I get my brakes done on my car, it'll be time to put the summer wheels on. :lol:

[Dead91silvia]

^ gotta love Mopar and their wonderful moronic engineering...

[02_Legacy]

I am so close to buying this car:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/Legacy-1.jpg

it has just under 250,000 miles and the body is in good shape except one dent in the passenger fender.
I would have it but the owners didn't want to tell someone that was on their way that they sold it, so if they didn't bring cash and a trailor to get it home I have it. :)

[csweston]

Sweet! Thats a great deal!

[02_Legacy]

I am so close to buying this car:
I would have it but the owners didn't want to tell someone that was on their way that they sold it, so if they didn't bring cash and a trailor to get it home I have it. :)

Some people are idiots, they sold the car to some one who lives 2 hours away with no way to get it home, when I came by just 1 hour before with a $200 dollar down payment that they wouldn't take. I might also add that I am local, living only 5 miniuts away from them and he has a few friends that live close by me, and he knows my automotive teacher.
And the worst part about all this is they emailed me back saying I was second in line to get the car yesterday. Well this afternoon they emailed me and told me that the first people didn't show up. I emailed them back within an hour and set up an appoitment to come and see the car, and guess what, I was now 3rd in line after some dude from Iron Mountain because they didn't want to call him and tell him that it was already sold after he was on his way.
Sorry for the rant but this really makes me mad. :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013

[ubar legacy]

FINALLY got my cacr back on the road..
unfortunately there is now binding when i turn sharp.... transfer clutches, corect?
...good thing i now have 2 other trannys sitting around.

Im just glad to have it back

[Dead91silvia]

[quote="02_Legacy":3t53h5af]I am so close to buying this car:
I would have it but the owners didn't want to tell someone that was on their way that they sold it, so if they didn't bring cash and a trailor to get it home I have it. :)

Some people are idiots, they sold the car to some one who lives 2 hours away with no way to get it home, when I came by just 1 hour before with a $200 dollar down payment that they wouldn't take. I might also add that I am local, living only 5 miniuts away from them and he has a few friends that live close by me, and he knows my automotive teacher.
And the worst part about all this is they emailed me back saying I was second in line to get the car yesterday. Well this afternoon they emailed me and told me that the first people didn't show up. I emailed them back within an hour and set up an appoitment to come and see the car, and guess what, I was now 3rd in line after some dude from Iron Mountain because they didn't want to call him and tell him that it was already sold after he was on his way.
Sorry for the rant but this really makes me mad. :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013 :smt013[/quote:3t53h5af]

I've had that happen before... Hate that! The last Subie I got was my 97, took all the cash with me and it was mine. I try and have the cash on me when getting a car. Always works when you say you have cash in hand...

[rougeben83]

Looked at my car on jacks again... spent 4hrs yesterday doing front brakes for an 01 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport...stupid Dodge. Hex bolts, really?

I think by the time I get my brakes done on my car, it'll be time to put the summer wheels on. :lol:

Like removing a wheel so you can have access to the battery lol.


Anyway, rear foglight/aux reverse light finally mounted tonight.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/qwRpz-1.jpg

[TGX4776]

Replaced leaking driving lights,


A very expensive button on my center console...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/LQDyb-1.jpg

But does it work? I was looking these up last night

[rougeben83]

Replaced leaking driving lights,


A very expensive button on my center console...



But does it work? I was looking these up last night

I'd be pretty cheezed off if I just blew $300 on a box that doesn't work :razz: But yeah it's hooked up if that's what you mean... as for how the car drives, in the dry it's not so noticeable, only when making tight low speed turns and the thing set to full do you feel some slight binding. When its wet though, I can feel the transmission shifting power around; it takes a little getting used to. Haven't tried it in the snow yet though.

[superu]

bump for MRLancaster



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/03/0328011629-1.jpg
Spent a good 30 minutes or so removing the black paint off my wood trim....Never painting that again! Much less removing it. And cleaned the car out. Anyone got any ideas for stains and how to remove them? And fixed the WRX>BH momo wheel mystery. Thats off my check list. :D

Did that Momo come with the cruise control stick, or did you mod that in?

I bought a Momo wheel then went to install it and THEN noticed it didn't have the cruise control stick :cry:

I'd like to salvage the purchase since it's such a nice looking steering wheel, but I might just move it along instead...

[superu]

Bought a Momo wheel out of an 02 bugeye (at least a 9.3 out of 10 condition), the woodgrain surround for the HVAC controls and the woodgrain surround for the radio controls...

I was also able to mix and match the wheel and airbag to get the cleanest one of both. Now I am just praying that my 99 bd has the same connector... i think it does.

Everything for $178 out the door. Gotta love specialized parts planet subaru!

Does your car have cruise and did the Momo wheel have the cruise control stick?

[superu]

Pic from the night after I installed the wheel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/03/0322012251-1.jpg

did that Momo have the cruise control lever, or did you have to fab it into the wheel from your stock steering wheel?

[Huffer]

FINALLY got my cacr back on the road..
unfortunately there is now binding when i turn sharp.... transfer clutches, corect?
...good thing i now have 2 other trannys sitting around.

Im just glad to have it back

Yep. Torque bind. Try the ATF + Lubegard fix first before tearing it apart again.

['Buru in the Burgh]

Just changed a fog light without lifting the car on my jack or lift.

Never. Again.

[superu]

Just changed a fog light without lifting the car on my jack or lift.

Never. Again.

hooray for clearance!
:smt023

[httrdd]

Replace bad inner tie rod tonight. Just got done. Ended up tearing the boot so had to replace. I had no time to shop around so the boot was 36 bucks at Advanced. The freakin tie rod cost me 25. Oh well the job is done.

[rougeben83]

this is for you Reason :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/uwyht-1.jpg

[02_Legacy]

I drove through some mud and puddles and got my car all dirty, then decided I like my car clean rather than full of dirt and gave it a wash. First DIY wash this year woohoo.

[Benfolio]

Found a loose right front wheel bearing so I decided to punish the car by getting it all muddy.

[geckoboy86]

My car is back together after I hit that deer back in Oct....Its not perfect...I need an RS front bumper...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/photo202JPG-2.jpg

Did a snokus delete as well...

[Huffer]

Trying to decide if I should upsize my front brakes to 2004 GT calipers, pads and rotors... or just stick with the 98 GT sizes... I have 2004 GT/H6 upgrade on the rears...

[Grafton]

whats the size difference? and would it effect your winter wheel usage?

[Soul Shinobi]

Which end locks up first?

[Huffer]

whats the size difference? and would it effect your winter wheel usage?

No change on winter wheel usage as the 04 GT still ran with 16x6.5 wheels. The rotor size goes from 10.7" on the 98 to 11.4" on the 04 GT. Basically the front brake becomes the same size as the rear again. The rear brakes are already 11.3" rotors with single piston calipers.

[geckoboy86]

My Brake and Battery lights are on in my cluster. Checked the battery cables to discover that the ground was loose....I tightened it up and have driven maybe 4 miles. The lights are still on...

Is this my alternator going out on me?

[Legacy89]

Installed white Led bulbs in the domelight, map lights, door lights and the lights in the visors.
Swapping the bulbs in the dash tomorow i think.

[csweston]

My Brake and Battery lights are on in my cluster. Checked the battery cables to discover that the ground was loose....I tightened it up and have driven maybe 4 miles. The lights are still on...

Is this my alternator going out on me?


Most likely your alternator. Just hook up a volt meter and test it out.

[SubaruJawn]

i have cleaned up the water mess in the spare tire area, the spare was frozen to it, :roll:

carpet clean up a little, gonna take it out and clean up when we get good weather.

[02_Legacy]

My Brake and Battery lights are on in my cluster. Checked the battery cables to discover that the ground was loose....I tightened it up and have driven maybe 4 miles. The lights are still on...

Is this my alternator going out on me?

Check out this link:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21156 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=21156)
It looks like the alternator is going out. Take it to autozone or a similar place to get it checked out and go from there.

[TireIron]

i have cleaned up the water mess in the spare tire area, the spare was frozen to it, :roll:


I HATE that! I need to pull my spoiler and center garnish and seal them up again, I think that is where my water is coming from on mine. I get the same issue as you and don't want it turning into a mold problem.

[TGX4776]

same here :(

managed 36.7 MPG average on the way home

[SubaruJawn]

i have cleaned up the water mess in the spare tire area, the spare was frozen to it, :roll:


I HATE that! I need to pull my spoiler and center garnish and seal them up again, I think that is where my water is coming from on mine. I get the same issue as you and don't want it turning into a mold problem.

worst part is i hate to wait for good weather to remove the spare.
been warm past couple days and decided to remove it and clean up the water.

[1996Battlewagon]

managed 36.7 MPG average on the way home

Nice! I love a little hypermileage. Averaged 40 mpg myself on a trip with my old L once.

[superu]

My car is back together after I hit that deer back in Oct....Its not perfect...I need an RS front bumper...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/photo202JPG-2.jpg

Did a snokus delete as well...

nice paint scheme! Wil an RS fit on a legacy, or is this for another car?

I'll pay shipping if you send me your snorkus, please.

[geckoboy86]

nice paint scheme! Wil an RS fit on a legacy, or is this for another car?

I'll pay shipping if you send me your snorkus, please.

Thanks. A RS bumper will fit these... (LINK) (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=21419)

As for the selling of the snorkus...I'm holding onto it for now...I'll let you know if I sell it.

-------
Now back to the point of this thread....

I did have a bad alternator. So I had my brother replace it...Blah...

[Legacy89]

Put 4x Red T10 leds in the speedometer, lights up real nice, washed the dash, windows and the outside of the car.
Put red leds in the licence plate ligths and in the trunk. Took out the AC controller and ordered the bulbs for it.

[ubar legacy]

i hate my car.
it pisses me off.
the end.

[Soul Shinobi]

I know the feeling. Your poor car's doing the best it can with the given parts. :razz:

Try getting the axle out of the RH side of a 90's Camry. :mad: Been working at it for a couples days, there's a carier bearing that gets seized in the engine mount it passes through. After looking on the net a lot of people just cut the axle and remove it in parts with the engine mount, then hammer it in a vice.

[ubar legacy]

I know the feeling. Your poor car's doing the best it can with the given parts. :razz:

Try getting the axle out of the RH side of a 90's Camry. :mad: Been working at it for a couples days, there's a carier bearing that gets seized in the engine mount it passes through. After looking on the net a lot of people just cut the axle and remove it in parts with the engine mount, then hammer it in a vice.
i got the tranny and stuff in and i can drive it... replaced the wheel bearing today... (had a shit ton of play all of a sudden..) but this frickin tranny i got for 400 bucks is making noises!!! i think its a bearing.. :(

[harrymaneuvers]

Installed my infinity reference component speakers in the front. Decided to do it the right way so I also installed some stinger roadkill sound dampener.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs464.ash1/25484_10150152356350150_694620149_11828284_5614156_n.jpg
Not my car but this is what it looks like. FYI anybody who is going to use this stuff should wear gloves... I sliced my fingers numerous times...


I also kept all of the factor speaker connections so everything is completely reversible. Now I have tweeters that actually do something besides look cool.

[Huffer]

Stinger Roadkill: Weight Per Sq FT : 0.6 LBS
Dynamat Xtreme: 0.45 lb

Interesting... I have used Dynamat Xtreme before and only damped the area around the speaker and some of the thinner panels, was extremely happy with the result. Never needed a subwoofer or amp after that.

[harrymaneuvers]

Nominal difference in weight compared to the savings... I did both doors for $25. Made a huge difference in road noises.

[Huffer]

I'm sure - and here's another benefit you will enjoy - lower in cabin temps in the summer, and warmer for longer in the winter. :)

[harrymaneuvers]

Yea I figured that would help... I will be tinting my windows with ceramic tint in a week or so and that should help a ton too with the hot temps and black leather seats.

[geckoboy86]

Inspection is done....needed new tie rods...

I have a small whiny noise since my alternator change... (above 1.5k RPM)
Belt has been loosened and it still does it....Alternator is a remanufatured. Any ideas?

[httrdd]

Power steering?

[Soul Shinobi]

Yeah my PS pump wines. Used a technician's stethoscope or long screwdriver with the handle pressed against your ear and touch the other end to the power steering pump and alternator, see which is really whining.

['Buru in the Burgh]

replacing a bad wheel bearing tomorrow

[geckoboy86]

Fixed my issues...belt tensioner just needed moved to a sweet spot...

and

I just confirmed purchase of some WRX seats....Woot!

[Dead91silvia]

Just sold my 97 for $2800... Guy didnt even try talking me down?! I was hoping for $2200 or something about that and was willing to take $2K... what ever! haha! Maybe I'll get my projector's now! :D

[csweston]

Sanded the back of my gauges so now the LEDs show through better. Also found a spot to mount my switch for my fog lights.

[Benfolio]

Going to pick up some 2.5RS seats tonight....

Last night got a rally innovations 2.5RS light bar to fit my wagon:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/imag0056-1.jpg

aaaaannnnddd tomorrow going to look at a Forester.

Meh.

[SubaruJawn]

today i put on a 28" 2.5" Glasspack

To hear the Glasspack visit my Thread:
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21380 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21380)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8231-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8230-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Oil change, brake replacement and summer wheels installed... On wifes car. ;(

[mycargoesvroom]

Cleaned it out and gave it a much needed vacuum. Tomorrow I'm taking out my spring spacers, hard wiring in my radar and moving my OEM sub to the driver side.

[TireIron]

Welded up the crack in my exhaust where the mounting tab at the transmission connects to the pipe. Did an oil change in the SVX. Swapped out the swift springs for STi take outs in my friends 03 WRX and swapped his A/C compressor.

[httrdd]

today i put on a 28" 2.5" Glasspack

To hear the Glasspack visit my Thread:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=21380

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8231-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8230-1.jpg

You do realize that that is supposed to be a resonator. Love the red. Lol.

[Benfolio]

I used one as a muffler on my winter beater '95 Neon and it sounded great. Also had them on my my '01 Crown Vic P71. Sounded.... great.

[geckoboy86]

Installed some 2003 WRX seats....
Wow...the difference...

[SubaruJawn]

Fixed the Cancer on the Left Side.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8237-1.jpg

[stu-nami]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/11916824_max-1.jpg

Just added a new addition to the fam, :D....clean as a whitle

[Benfolio]

Installed some 2003 WRX seats....
Wow...the difference...


NICE! :smt023

Too rich for my blood (plus blue and red don't quite jive), so I picked up some 2001 2.5RS seats yesterday. Gonna find time to put them in this week. They're from a coupe, so I won't need to open my right rear door anymore! :lol:

[Benfolio]

Speaking of doors..... both front door locks decided they don't want to open anymore with the key. On the same day. WTF!??!?!

Time to install that keyless/alarm from my 2.5GT.....

[csweston]

Took apart my center console, cup holders, and stereo trim pieces. Soaked the pieces with simple green. Looks like new!

[Huffer]

Difference in cost of redoing front brakes to 1998 spec vs 2004 spec is $30.

Hmm..

[mycargoesvroom]

Installed some 2003 WRX seats....
Wow...the difference...


NICE! :smt023

Too rich for my blood (plus blue and red don't quite jive), so I picked up some 2001 2.5RS seats yesterday. Gonna find time to put them in this week. They're from a coupe, so I won't need to open my right rear door anymore! :lol:


You're better off with the RS seats. The 02+ Seats sit stupid high in our cars :smt022

[rougeben83]

Car got searched by US border patrol.

Apparently you aren't allowed to go to Canada just because you felt like it.

[geckoboy86]

You're better off with the RS seats. The 02+ Seats sit stupid high in our cars :smt022

Probably but I really like these seats....I like seeing more.


And what have I done today to my car? Drove it in this beautiful weather.

[Huffer]

Put my summer wheels on the car...stared at it. Closed the door.

I really need to just buy the brakes and get it running again.

[track8]

Also swapped to summer wheels/tires. Drives much nicer on pavement this way. Put on all 4 new rotors while it was apart and snugged up the parking brake. Brake pads are nearly new but, the car had a twitch in the steering wheel under hard/fast braking and sometimes the brake pedal would pulsate.

It's all good now.

[csweston]

You're better off with the RS seats. The 02+ Seats sit stupid high in our cars :smt022


Could you just swap the rails?

[csweston]

Nvm just looked it up, the passenger side will swap but the drivers side wont.

[TireIron]

its not a big deal, im 5'8" and i love the way the 02/03 bugeye seats feel.

[rougeben83]

after driving around on "lifted" seats for the past 5 years, I feel weird when I sit in a regular seat. Feels like youre sunk into the floor and you can't see anything. Just saying.

[Regardie]

A 2 day what have done:

Yesterday, I was up before the crack of dawn to drive the wife"s van 80 miles to pick up a set of 96 GT leather seats.

On the way home, stopped at a nice breakfast place, and continued to Sussex NJ to look at a 99 SUS I saw on North Jersey Craigs List. 30th Anniv. edition in cranberry/ wine whatever. The listing said it needed a transmission. Lots of work done on the car. Interior looked great, leather all weather package. Engine rebuilt last couple years. New brakes and front axles. Then the kicker: a new windshield. So I ask myself "Self, why do you think they needed a new windshield?" Upon seeing the car my self responded "Hey it looks like the hood popped at highway speed, it's all creased near the windshield and the fenders are a little busted up top."

Turns out that is exactly what happened. He was ok and was able to control it to a safe stop and then spent money to put the new glass in. But I asked myself, "Self, how good are you at body work?" "Not very" The transmission thing didn't bother me at all, I can fix that, but body work, never really learned. Someone should pick it up, he's looking for $1500 in the ad, and I betting he'd go a lot lower.


Got home, took a nap then disassembled the back seat area. Pulled some trim pieces and the third brakelight to get the rear deck off to upgrade the speakers from Legacy L stock to the "premium" Panasonic speakers from an Outback Limited. Cleaned out the small furry friend home I found under the rear seat, including e-taping up all the wires that had no jackets. Put all back together with the leather bench seats.

Today, I tackled the fronts, of course I managed to break only one of the nuts off the center while trying to pull the drivers seat. So, under the car to get a wrench on it. For future reference, the lower bolt has an 18 mm nut tacked under the center heat shield. I was able to drop the heat shield a little, 2 12mm bolts/nuts and get a wrench on it. Then, since I was alone, I put the heat shield back up to hold the wrench while I used the breaker bar to get the bolt out.

I installed both seats after swapping my seatbelt mounting thingy, the red was faded pretty bad on the leather seats. As I was trying to work the bolt/nut combo to try to clean the threads so I could put it back on, the wife sends the 5 year old girl out to me because she has had enough. Great I think, someone to use the ratchet why I'm under the car holding the wrench. So the little one helped put the seats in.

And that's the rest of the story.

[prodriver1]

its not a big deal, im 5'8" and i love the way the 02/03 bugeye seats feel.
:smt031 I'm exactly 1 feet taller than you and my head touched the roof when I put in 07' RS seats in my 98' GT. I felt like I had a helmet on:)

[DarkPhoenix]

its not a big deal, im 5'8" and i love the way the 02/03 bugeye seats feel.
:smt031 I'm exactly 1 feet taller than you and my head touched the roof when I put in 07' RS seats in my 98' GT. I felt like I had a helmet on:)

Damn dude, I thought I was tall at 6'3" but you dwarf me.


Finally replaced my mangled crank sprocket, keyway, and crank pulley. Now I have to replace my PS pump. Huzzah!!!

I am one step closer to grenading this POS and getting a different. Too bad money is tight or I would pick up the BH 5 speed Outback that is around the block from my office.

[geckoboy86]

Nothing done to the car today aside from a pic next to another subaru.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/photo201JPG-2.jpg

[Sambo]

so day after st pattys day someone hit my car in the parking lot. its been a little while since its happened but today i got the insurance claim from the other insurance company... looks like the small little dent on my door is going to be a 1500 dollar repair... aparently my entire front end is effed.... from what they say.

[prodriver1]

so day after st pattys day someone hit my car in the parking lot. its been a little while since its happened but today i got the insurance claim from the other insurance company... looks like the small little dent on my door is going to be a 1500 dollar repair... aparently my entire front end is effed.... from what they say.
had the same thing happen, I demolished a camaro and got a little scratch and the insurance company gave me 1,400. so I got new tyres and such.

[eekay]

Totaled my stock EJ25 block (mostly due to carbon build-up and standard wear-n-tear) so I decided on a new build using an STi shortblock. Should be running 25+psi in my Gen2 wagon in a few weeks... Yay!

[httrdd]

Nice man.

[geckoboy86]

Upper Radiator Hose was a leaking....
Fixed now...Old one still had the old 2 wire clamp (may have been original) on it...

[superu]

A couple weeks ago, but. . . .

added some custom vinyl.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/P1020325JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/P1020323JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/P1020320JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/P1020322JPG-1.jpg

[TireIron]

^ I like that ^

[httrdd]

Yea pretty nice. You need to buff and wax that hood.

[Grafton]

I like that vinyl I wonder how it's look on a white car...

[Huffer]

Brakes will be here Friday. Guess I'm busy on Saturday!

[BG5guy]

taking my car to the dealership and test driving a 07 fxt limited

[httrdd]

Trading the PreZ? I would say that is a good choice.

[rougeben83]

Nice day for pictures: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7464&start=180 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=7464&start=180)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/P1100682-1.jpg

[DarkPhoenix]

Finally got a 2.25" HFC cat put on the car and that got rid of 90% of the raspiness that my exhaust had. I just have to finish the suspension, put in the rear O2, and get tyres. It should be almost set from there. Now time to start saving for bodywork.

[Benfolio]

Fixing my driver's seat tomorrow. Didn't notice when I bought my RS seats, but the right bolster on the driver's seat has torn foam, and the metal frame is poking me in the ribs if I turn my body just right. Should be an easy fix, I've had tons of seats apart before.

Also going to clean my interior. NASTY in there from winter.

[Huffer]

Think I'll start the engine tomorrow.

[eekay]

Ordered my new valve springs and retainers to go with my welded and ground cams from Delta Cam. Whew!

[MRLancaster]

Helped fix my friends WRX today, after her house got hit by a flood :( Her, and her family are okay though, so thats good!

[httrdd]

Soak the car in rice! Lol.

[MRLancaster]

Thank goodness their cars werent in the driveway at the time....https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/04160195142600-1.jpg That was where her car would have been. :/

[Navi271]

Oh my...

[BG5guy]

lets see, owned the FXT for 2 days and installed Kenwood deck, apline type S door speakers, tweater, alpine type e 12' sub and amp, debadged all rear emblems, installed ZeroSports radiator shroud, ordered Subtle Solutions Alternator Cover and Intake Nameplate. Good day

[rougeben83]

replaced my DP, now I need a new rear oxygen sensor. Dammit.

[SubaruJawn]

i fixed the other side of the car. fixed cancer spot 2

[TireIron]

Threw in new plugs, wires and an MSD coil yesterday. I have to say that coil did smooth things out seeing as the plugs I took out were about new.

[DarkPhoenix]

I got a set of 2000 Forester rims with tyres on Saturday. The car rides smoothly once again and looks pretty good with some beefy 16" on it. My girlfriend drove it yesterday for the first time since the cat and crank pulley were installed and she actually told me the car was fast.

[harrymaneuvers]

Started cutting my bumper to fit the JDM fogs yesterday. Is it just me, or is there a lot more plastic to trim off then what the write up shows.


I mean, it is great for a starting point... but I have ended up having to cut closer to the front edge of the bumper than what was illustrated just to get the corner of the Foglight housing to sit nearly flush with the bumper.

Also took the back seat out, as well as the rear deck so that I can roadkill the whole backseat/rear deck/ C pillars with sound deadening.

Ordered Infinity Kappa series 6.5" two way speakers... should be here wednesday.

Ordered complete factory alarm upgrade from a Dealer half way across the country... $50 shipped... not bad at all.

Decided that I will wire my 35w reflector foglight bulbs to the parking lights and the projector lens to the foglight switch.

[superu]

I like that vinyl I wonder how it's look on a white car...

answer: AWESOME!!!

[superu]

oil change, air filter back to paper. Buh-bye K&N
cleaned and swapped MAF sensor for a J/Y sensor, read: cleared CEL
found oil in intake @ TB, boohoo PCV, but it check good (via blow test), so wiped 'er off and reinstalled.

no mo CEL, yay!!

contemplating gearing. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .again. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and still

[DarkPhoenix]

Gonna be installing my new rear 02 today. I am hoping that will clear the CEL so I can get the car inspected.

[BG5guy]

ordered HID kit for the Fozzie

[Stentor]

no'w i'm changing from OEM 2.2 92 to '09 2.5 Forester clutch :grin:

[TGX4776]

oil change, air filter back to paper. Buh-bye K&N
cleaned and swapped MAF sensor for a J/Y sensor, read: cleared CEL
found oil in intake @ TB, boohoo PCV, but it check good (via blow test), so wiped 'er off and reinstalled.

no mo CEL, yay!!

contemplating gearing. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .again. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and still


What gearing are you looking at?

[dodik]

just ordered bigger jets for the bike and put a bid on some really nice coilovers im keeping my fingers crossed for the next five days

[DarkPhoenix]

Sold my Outback wheels and got my CEL cleared. Hopefully, it wont come back. I may miss it's warming glow.

[Navi271]

oil change, air filter back to paper. Buh-bye K&N
I've found that a paper filter does just fine with our cars


I may miss it's warming glow.
HAHA! I missed mine for a few minutes, maybe...

[TireIron]

oil change, air filter back to paper. Buh-bye K&N
I've found that a paper filter does just fine with our cars


My cousins bugeye runs 12.5 seconds in the 1/4 mile on a paper filter in the factory intake setup... an intake or different filter is not a big deal on subarus. If you get much over 450-500 HP you can look into something.

[superu]

oil change, air filter back to paper. Buh-bye K&N
cleaned and swapped MAF sensor for a J/Y sensor, read: cleared CEL
found oil in intake @ TB, boohoo PCV, but it check good (via blow test), so wiped 'er off and reinstalled.

no mo CEL, yay!!

contemplating gearing. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .again. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and still


What gearing are you looking at?

4.11 immediately, then eventually a 4.11 EJ dual range.

[TGX4776]

I have 4.11 in there right now. let me know how it goes.. might still upgrade to 4.44

[green97gt]

Drove 40 miles to get a radiator for the impreza, even called beforehand and had the guy check it out, said it was good. go there and it was for a MT..no trans cooler. so i got it heavily discounted, and bought an external trans cooler.

fiddling around with how to mount it..not alot of room in front of the condensor...

[DarkPhoenix]

CEL came back on. I am getting misfires on all 4 cylinders. There is no loss in power, and it started happening after I installed the GFB pulley. I may have to get another pulley to get the car to pass inspection.

[geckoboy86]

I have decided I want to put a new head unit in my car....Video and touchscreen. Needs to work with my iPhone and have a decent ipod interface.

Any sugestions?

And right now, Just discovered about the Toyota-Subaru car projects fate. Looks like its gonna be Scion. The FR-S. Those punks don't deserve such a car. I would of had no problem seeing it as a Toyota. That is their legacy to keep with.

Though it does make me wonder...Will Subaru get an AWD version of this later on?

[DarkPhoenix]

Though it does make me wonder...Will Subaru get an AWD version of this later on?


Last I read, Subaru will NOT be offering an AWD version of this car which I think is kinda weird. It should at least be offered with AWD.

[TGX4776]

I read that too. I wouldnt buy it especially because it wont be an STI model either i think they will use a 2.0 not sure if it's turbo or not :S

[jey]

Speaking of doors..... both front door locks decided they don't want to open anymore with the key. On the same day. WTF!??!?!

Time to install that keyless/alarm from my 2.5GT.....

Try spraying some graphite into the lock mechanism

[rougeben83]

Though it does make me wonder...Will Subaru get an AWD version of this later on?


Last I read, Subaru will NOT be offering an AWD version of this car which I think is kinda weird. It should at least be offered with AWD.

I think is has a lot to do with how they placed the engine at or behind the front axle to make it a "proper" RWD car.

Also, the Subaru version is projected to have a turbo mill, the Scion version N/A only (86 garbage and all that), the former being a few thousand more expensive/up-market than the latter. Whether this actually means an STI version is planned remains to be seen, but I'd say there's a 50/50 shot there will be.

[httrdd]

I read that too. I wouldnt buy it especially because it wont be an STI model either i think they will use a 2.0 not sure if it's turbo or not :S

Where the hell did you find that avatar? That has to be the most annoying one yet!

[SubaruJawn]

i painted the wiper arms all 3.
primed the rust repair area's.

washed my XT6 got most of the bird shit off.

[httrdd]

Dude how did you get the popup pic in your sig? Must be VIP or something.

[TGX4776]

I read that too. I wouldnt buy it especially because it wont be an STI model either i think they will use a 2.0 not sure if it's turbo or not :S

Where the hell did you find that avatar? That has to be the most annoying one yet!


click the click me link in my sig

[harrymaneuvers]

I finally was able to buy from that JDM seller close by... so I took full advantage of it for myself and Elislider.

Bought:

- BG blisten shocks, all four for $50
- 2 BG/BD grills with green L7 emblem - $45 each
- 1 BG/BD power folding heated mirrors with switch - $90
- 2 BE/BH aluminum control arms - $100 for the set
- 1 JDM bumper and bumper beam without fogs - $100
- 1 RFRB BG spoiler - $50

I will be going back next week to get:

1 set of TIEN coilovers
1 set of Aero gaurds
2 new front windows (because mine are scratched as hell)

I swapped out my bumper beam when I got home, rebent my fog light brackets (because I JUST pounded them flat) and mounted them to the bumper beam.

I noticed that there isnt nearly as many bumper pins on the JDM bumper as there is on the USDM bumper... HMM

[redlegacygt]

i took mine back from the stupid tow-yard... how dare they tow it while i..... just kidding...haha i just stared at mine and got my list together of things to do when i get it back on the road in the next week or so.

[Benfolio]

I finally was able to buy from that JDM seller close by... so I took full advantage of it for myself and Elislider.



What ever happened to the FS thread?

[SubaruJawn]

Dude how did you get the popup pic in your sig? Must be VIP or something.
you mean to put a picture in your signature ?

all i do is copy my IMG url from photobucket paste the link in the sig, it shows up.

[harrymaneuvers]

I finally was able to buy from that JDM seller close by... so I took full advantage of it for myself and Elislider.



What ever happened to the FS thread?

It was deleted because I, nor the JDM seller, are vendors with the site... so I cant sell for him or on his behelf. I am still pending clarification on whether or not I can just buy the parts and put them on ebay with a link or if I cant sell them at all...


we will see.

[Huffer]

^^ Harry - if you own the parts, you can put up your own classifieds ad.

[DarkPhoenix]

Have to burp my cooling system and see what the hell is up with my car. It feels like it stumbles between 1500 and 2500 rpms. Other that that it accelerates nicely. Gonna reset the ECU and see what happens after I burp it.

[harrymaneuvers]

NICE!!!

I will have them up by this weekend.

Two Aluminum control arms for the BE/BH (pending offer from hrrtd)
1 BE/BH grill with blue/purple emblem

[Benfolio]

NICE!!!

I will have them up by this weekend.

Two Aluminum control arms for the BE/BH (pending offer from hrrtd)
1 BE/BH grill with blue/purple emblem

Wagon tails wagon tails wagon tails! :lol:

[BG5guy]

nothing yet, but planning on doing snorkus delete and install TurboSmart BOV, might install my hella Supertones today, just gotta find some scrap wire to use

[92justy]

Cleaned the beast inside and out yesterday! :smt023

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223028_10150283992604762_654794761_9612219_7528982_n.jpg

[evolegacy]

Got the new 99 GT up and running last week and have had it running pretty solidly, just gotta get a new exhaust though, the ECU on the 99 doesnt like the fact that my 98's exhaust has both an exhaust leak and only 1 hi-flo cat over the 3 stock cats it had, so its tossing my a P0420, gonna go back to what i had originally on the 98 and do borla rep headers w/2.5" magnaflow catback, headers are already on there way to my place and should get this next week

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/Photo0402-1.jpg

love how short this STS is >:3 very very quick shifts especially with the stage 1 clutch, just wish i knew what type it was, previous owner installed it but i bought this thru reason and not the previous owner so cant get in touch with him.

[rougeben83]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/uqftu-1.jpg

[Benfolio]

Was hoping the rain yesterday would wash off most the mud. No such luck. Car's still icky.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/5647401875_c414ac9703_z-1.jpg

[racingking951]

just towed a 1994 corrola several miles with my BD

[SubaruJawn]

pressure washed the engine.
lots of dirt came off. but would have came out cleaner if had.... well Cleaner
just water alone is not enough.

[MRLancaster]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/0424011656-1.jpg

Cut the Lancaster 6 badge, and mounted it to the grill. (since I dont have the H6) Now looking for the regular Lancaster emblem for the hatch.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/0424011755-1.jpg

Sorry for all the bugs :o Just got back from SC...bug massacre on my bumper

[Dead91silvia]

I worked on my Pulsar yesterday, cleaned all the sound deadening off the floor pan...

Also I got a new rear hub for my GT Wagon and I'm about to order a trans also... And need a PS pump... this car is starting to nickle and dime me!

[Dead91silvia]

I forgot to show you guys pics! My new ride... 97 GT Wagon... I got it with a blown auto, rear wheel bearing, and possibly a bad diff and driveline... She drove it into the ground... :(

Before...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5649-1.jpg

With some love...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_5664-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Looks good I think this one should be a swaped car!

[DarkPhoenix]

Looks good I think this one should be a swaped car!


+1 on that. I think you should do an H6. :smt025

[Dead91silvia]

I got it to fix and flip, but I'm really liking the black on black with the window tint... I got it for $900... My Sedan is still WAY cleaner inside and under the hood. And the chick was a smoker so that kinda sucks, but its starting to clear up. I might keep this one, its just cool looking!

Just needs the bumper re-finished and the mechanical fixed...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5655-1.jpg

Re-finished the headlights also...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5686-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5665-1.jpg

[harrymaneuvers]

Finally got my fogs semi hooked up (reflectors only) and my USDM bumper put back on.


Also went ahead and changed the drivers side wheel well liner with a nicer one from the dismantler.

[SubaruJawn]

Cleaned, Repainted Radiator.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8294-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/HPIM8293-1.jpg

[TireIron]

pulled my spoiler to add some silicone sealant around the bolt holes. I think I've been getting water in the trunk from there since I got it painted last summer and they took it off to paint things correctly.

[MRLancaster]

Bought my STI muffler today, bought LED's for the gauge cluster, and bought the Legacy Fender turn signals.

[Benfolio]

Still looking for an STi muffler.... :-(

No one is selling them locally and people want too much to ship. What's the going rate on them, anyways??

[prodriver1]

I forgot to show you guys pics! My new ride... 97 GT Wagon... I got it with a blown auto, rear wheel bearing, and possibly a bad diff and driveline... She drove it into the ground... :(

Before...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/04/IMG_5649-1.jpg

With some love...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_5664-1.jpg
I thought it had black painted wheels b4 I saw the after pic LOL, man that lady had no love for her car.

[Dead91silvia]

^ The front left wheel has a blown out CV boot... Grease every where! She never washed it ether. You should have seen how nasty it was inside! Looks good inside and out now though.

[Huffer]

Still looking for an STi muffler.... :-(

No one is selling them locally and people want too much to ship. What's the going rate on them, anyways??

$50 for the axleback, $150 for the catback, $250 headerback.

[mycargoesvroom]

Can't do anything today because it's raining :(

I need to get out and scrub down my wheels before I trade them tomorrow...

[prodriver1]

^ The front left wheel has a blown out CV boot... Grease every where! She never washed it ether. You should have seen how nasty it was inside! Looks good inside and out now though.
:smt023

[02_Legacy]

I put my car up on the hoist at school and cleaned all the oil off of the undercarriage and put some fluorescent dye into my oil, i have to track down my the leak, its getting worse and its really starting to get annoying.

[evolegacy]

spent the day packing up the rest of whats getting junked with the 98, pulled the rotors off and swapped them over to the 99, rears only atm cuz it started to drizzle out and i wanted to get the 98 finished. spending tomorrow finishing up and then having the 98 towed out, hoping i get back what I spent on the motor, 3-400, considering all the aluminum thats now in the trunk of the car (exhaust, old shortblock, busted heads, various car parts) i better be getting a decent check from them xD

[redlegacygt]

today i charged the battery, changed the positive connector, and fired her up. Brakes are a little rusy so i need to get them shaved. Hopefully she'll be on the road again soon!!

[httrdd]

How much to get them shaved? I would think that rotors should not be that expensive to get new.

[redlegacygt]

Cost about $10 if anything by the garage i goto. I got the rotors not too long ago, but the car sat for awhile so the rust built up alittle. They say you can just drive and it will burn off after some breaking, but i've never been to sure of that, so i figured just getting them shaved for a couple dollars wont hurt.

[httrdd]

Sounds good.

[02_Legacy]

Cost about $10 if anything by the garage i goto. I got the rotors not too long ago, but the car sat for awhile so the rust built up alittle. They say you can just drive and it will burn off after some breaking, but i've never been to sure of that, so i figured just getting them shaved for a couple dollars wont hurt.
You can only get a set of rotors turned once most of the time. there is a minimum thickness stamped on the rotors that they cannot be machined below. Why would you turn them and basically waist the material on the rotors.

[evolegacy]

Cost about $10 if anything by the garage i goto. I got the rotors not too long ago, but the car sat for awhile so the rust built up alittle. They say you can just drive and it will burn off after some breaking, but i've never been to sure of that, so i figured just getting them shaved for a couple dollars wont hurt.
You can only get a set of rotors turned once most of the time. there is a minimum thickness stamped on the rotors that they cannot be machined below. Why would you turn them and basically waist the material on the rotors.


Drive the car with the rotors on it and apply the brake a few times, the rust will come off the surface of the rotor without any issues. Trust me on this i just bought a 99 GT thats been sitting for 3 months and drove it for 2 days and all the rust on the rotor surfaces are now gone.

[redlegacygt]

Cost about $10 if anything by the garage i goto. I got the rotors not too long ago, but the car sat for awhile so the rust built up alittle. They say you can just drive and it will burn off after some breaking, but i've never been to sure of that, so i figured just getting them shaved for a couple dollars wont hurt.
You can only get a set of rotors turned once most of the time. there is a minimum thickness stamped on the rotors that they cannot be machined below. Why would you turn them and basically waist the material on the rotors.


Drive the car with the rotors on it and apply the brake a few times, the rust will come off the surface of the rotor without any issues. Trust me on this i just bought a 99 GT thats been sitting for 3 months and drove it for 2 days and all the rust on the rotor surfaces are now gone.

Sounds good. Im going to take it for a spin tonight hopefully to burn some of it off.

[DarkPhoenix]

After resetting the ECU, the hesitation I got from 1500 to 3000 rpms is gone, but the CEL keeps coming on. It's always the same codes 0301, 0302, 0303, and 0304. It has to be the GFB LWCP. It is underdriven, so either the coil isn't getting enough power and it is missing. I don't feel the miss and the car runs like a raped ape in 5th gear from 2k, but I still get the CELs. It turns off, but comes back. Looks like I will be finding another stock crank pulley.

[BG5guy]

dusted the dash, cleaned the leather, vacumed the carpets, and showed an 04 wrx that this FXT doesnt liked his ass riden.

[Huffer]

After resetting the ECU, the hesitation I got from 1500 to 3000 rpms is gone, but the CEL keeps coming on. It's always the same codes 0301, 0302, 0303, and 0304. It has to be the GFB LWCP. It is underdriven, so either the coil isn't getting enough power and it is missing. I don't feel the miss and the car runs like a raped ape in 5th gear from 2k, but I still get the CELs. It turns off, but comes back. Looks like I will be finding another stock crank pulley.

Get a LW stock sized pulley. A take off from any Impreza will work.

[DarkPhoenix]

After resetting the ECU, the hesitation I got from 1500 to 3000 rpms is gone, but the CEL keeps coming on. It's always the same codes 0301, 0302, 0303, and 0304. It has to be the GFB LWCP. It is underdriven, so either the coil isn't getting enough power and it is missing. I don't feel the miss and the car runs like a raped ape in 5th gear from 2k, but I still get the CELs. It turns off, but comes back. Looks like I will be finding another stock crank pulley.

Get a LW stock sized pulley. A take off from any Impreza will work.

Thanks. The GFB pulley that I have is off of my buddy's WRX. I will try to source one locally, but will be getting a stock pulley for now.

[prodriver1]

After resetting the ECU, the hesitation I got from 1500 to 3000 rpms is gone, but the CEL keeps coming on. It's always the same codes 0301, 0302, 0303, and 0304. It has to be the GFB LWCP. It is underdriven, so either the coil isn't getting enough power and it is missing. I don't feel the miss and the car runs like a raped ape in 5th gear from 2k, but I still get the CELs. It turns off, but comes back. Looks like I will be finding another stock crank pulley.

Get a LW stock sized pulley. A take off from any Impreza will work.

Thanks. The GFB pulley that I have is off of my buddy's WRX. I will try to source one locally, but will be getting a stock pulley for now.
do I want that pully? I can pull the one off my new engine and trade.

[DarkPhoenix]

After resetting the ECU, the hesitation I got from 1500 to 3000 rpms is gone, but the CEL keeps coming on. It's always the same codes 0301, 0302, 0303, and 0304. It has to be the GFB LWCP. It is underdriven, so either the coil isn't getting enough power and it is missing. I don't feel the miss and the car runs like a raped ape in 5th gear from 2k, but I still get the CELs. It turns off, but comes back. Looks like I will be finding another stock crank pulley.

Get a LW stock sized pulley. A take off from any Impreza will work.

Thanks. The GFB pulley that I have is off of my buddy's WRX. I will try to source one locally, but will be getting a stock pulley for now.
do I want that pully? I can pull the one off my new engine and trade.

It's an underdrive pulley, just so ya know. It uses the alt belt from a 1995 Acura 2.5TL.

[prodriver1]

It's an underdrive pulley, just so ya know. It uses the alt belt from a 1995 Acura 2.5TL.

so its smaller than stock? what does that do? I know superchargers can get under-drive pulleys to spin faster, but on the crank wouldn't it screw up the timing?

[racingking951]

no it will underdrive/underpower your power steering pump and alt.

i had the ebay knock-off one (which is basically the same lightweight and underdrive) and it sucked a** because it was made from some cheap metal that would get small chips in it. this caused me to have to replace the belt every month or two till i finally got Kartboy pulley that is only light weight.

in my opinion i feel as if the my steering is easier with the kartboy pulley compared to the underdrive one i was using

[DarkPhoenix]

so its smaller than stock? what does that do? I know superchargers can get under-drive pulleys to spin faster, but on the crank wouldn't it screw up the timing?

It is smaller than stock which means the crank has to use less power to turn it. It shouldn't screw up the timing because it doesn't change the diameter of any of the timing belt pulleys. Unless you get the matching pulleys on the alt and PS pump, they won't spin as fast with the UD pulley, possibly causing undercharging issues or poor PS feel. I am not noticing any of that at all. It is a much smoother experience with the pulley, but I think it is what is causing my multiple misfires that my computer is picking up. It only started with those codes after I installed the LWCP.

[prodriver1]

It's an underdrive pulley, just so ya know. It uses the alt belt from a 1995 Acura 2.5TL.

so its smaller than stock? what does that do? I know superchargers can get under-drive pulleys to spin faster, but on the crank wouldn't it screw up the timing?


No, but unless you get the matching pulleys on the alt and PS pump, they won't spin as fast with the UD pulley. It is a much smoother experience with the pulley, but I think it is what is causing my multiple misfires that my computer is picking up. It only started with those codes after I installed the LWCP.

misfires?! no thank you, why would it be causing the misfires?

[harrymaneuvers]

I had this happen to me a little while ago... same thing... misfire on all 4 cylinders.


The issue for me was that there was a TINY amount of play between the crank SPROCKET and the Crankshaft.

The keyway that the crank sprocket fits over on the crankshaft had a sliver of space in it where things had come loose and the key in the crankshaft had slammed into the wall of the crank sprocket.

So when I opened up my timing cover and took the belt off... I could grab the crank sprocket (which is supposed to be 100% solid to your crankshaft) and rotate it ever so slightly while it was on the crankshaft... back and fourth.

Once I replaced the crank sprocket and crankshaft Keyway... it solved my problem.


Same CEL too... while driving at highway speeds, it would start flashing with no noticeable change in performance... then it would go away for a while.

[DarkPhoenix]

I had this happen to me a little while ago... same thing... misfire on all 4 cylinders.


The issue for me was that there was a TINY amount of play between the crank SPROCKET and the Crankshaft.

The keyway that the crank sprocket fits over on the crankshaft had a sliver of space in it where things had come loose and the key in the crankshaft had slammed into the wall of the crank sprocket.

So when I opened up my timing cover and took the belt off... I could grab the crank sprocket (which is supposed to be 100% solid to your crankshaft) and rotate it ever so slightly while it was on the crankshaft... back and fourth.

Once I replaced the crank sprocket and crankshaft Keyway... it solved my problem.


Same CEL too... while driving at highway speeds, it would start flashing with no noticeable change in performance... then it would go away for a while.

I actually replaced the sprocket and keyway for that reason, and there is no play on the sprocket.

My theory on why I am getting misfires on all 4 cylinders is due to the alt not giving enough power to the coil because it is underdriven.

[prodriver1]

ok then, what sort of change does it give the engine? does it take away and torque? I'm not getting a lightweight flywheel due to the loss in torque so I dont want to do the same on the pulley side.

[prodriver1]

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I actually replaced the sprocket and keyway for that reason, and there is no play on the sprocket.

My theory on why I am getting misfires on all 4 cylinders is due to the alt not giving enough power to the coil because it is underdriven.[/quote]


ya subaru alt's are not that great:(

[DarkPhoenix]

ok then, what sort of change does it give the engine? does it take away and torque? I'm not getting a lightweight flywheel due to the loss in torque so I dont want to do the same on the pulley side.

You won't lose torque from a LWCP. You will notice an increase in performance from the butt dyno. Whether it is actual is beyond me on the Scoobies. It made a big difference when I put them on my DSMs and Firebirds. It allows the engine to spin more freely due to less weight it has to turn. I did notice a bump in fuel economy when I put it on, as long as I drive sanely. Doing 65 I get about 25 mpg. Doing 80, I get about 21.

[Huffer]

PRODRIVER1 - PLEASE PREVIEW YOUR POSTS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT.

Your use of the quote button is horrible. I have had to edit/correct three of your posts so far today. Preview, make the changes and then submit your post. Otherwise it becomes confusing.

This goes for the rest of the SL-i members, be considerate to others reading the forum, thanks!

[harrymaneuvers]

I have a perrin LWCP on my 2.2 and have had no issues for the last 25k miles.

[Soul Shinobi]

Huh, did I get unsubscribed form this?

Used my Scangauge to figure out that the gas pedal hits the floor at 91 of 99 throttle position (I can get to 99 opening the throttle manually), so I'll have to shim the cable with a zip tie or something to get my full throttle opening.

[DarkPhoenix]

Huh, did I get unsubscribed form this?

Used my Scangauge to figure out that the gas pedal hits the floor at 91 of 99 throttle position (I can get to 99 opening the throttle manually), so I'll have to shim the cable with a zip tie or something to get my full throttle opening.


Ninjas did it, but only after kicking the shite out of some pirates!

[Huffer]

I have a perrin LWCP on my 2.2 and have had no issues for the last 25k miles.

But is yours UNDERDRIVEN or stock sized? If you didn't replace any belts with shorter ones, then it's stock sized.

[harrymaneuvers]

It is defiantly stock size. My AC can barely keep up with the 110 degree days here in northern california... so going under-driven would have been unconfortable to say the least.

[Soul Shinobi]

Just adjusted my throttle cable, forgot there was a adjustment right by the throttle. Took up the slack and my throttle now maxes out at 99 instead of 91 on the position sensor.

[02_Legacy]

Just adjusted my throttle cable, forgot there was a adjustment right by the throttle. Took up the slack and my throttle now maxes out at 99 instead of 91 on the position sensor.
Make sure you didn't go too far so that it is open a little while you are idling.

[Soul Shinobi]

Isn't that what the IAC is for? Also, I adjusted the cable not the stop screw so the closed position isn't a concern (and the sensor still reads 0 when off the pedal).

[Dmang]

Got my saggy butt shims and found a local Subbie speed shop! Ready to install struts.

[Benfolio]

CEL on... CEL off.... ghost CEL light. OOooWWEEEE OOooooooh

[Huffer]

Isn't that what the IAC is for? Also, I adjusted the cable not the stop screw so the closed position isn't a concern (and the sensor still reads 0 when off the pedal).

Yep, but if the cable is too tight, then the throttle plate stays open, the IACV is a bypass unit.

[Soul Shinobi]

Like I said the sensor reads 0, but I should probably double check it visually anyway.

[httrdd]

Hey dark sell me your underdriven and buy a lwp.

[harrymaneuvers]

Well if it is affecting all four cylinders, it either needs to be spark (timing or alternator) or fuel right?

What else would affect all cylinders at the same time.

[ShadowGT]

It's been awhile since I've been in here but I did a lot of stuff this week.
Fixed power steering. The clip that holds the hydraulic lines on the back of the steering ram broke and the constant vibration wore a hole into the inlet line. You may remember me complaining about the loss of power steering. I was in a hurry, had to make a road trip and needed the car. Since the line was dry, I used JB Weld to make a collar around the hole and let it set. Then I cut some rubber tubing and made a chaffing guard and zip stripped it together. Eight hundred miles later, still no leaks and I have power steering again.

Got my AC working again. The tension pulley track somehow got bent. Not sure how. I bent it back and put a new belt on. Feels good because it's hotter than hell here in Texas.

Wondered why my alternator was bouncing around a little, found the hinge bolt was missing the nut. Loc Tite a new one in. (hight heat loc tite)

Thermal wrap to the headers, high heat silicone spray to the rest of the exhaust. Looks alright. Car still smokes as the heat tape is baking in but hopefully that will stop, tired of people telling me my car's on fire.

New solid plastic battery hold down, the rubber one wore out and started cracking.

Put in a new shift boot. Actually had to use a Mr. Gasket made one from Advance Auto. It's generic but it fits from underneath the bezel. Looks legit.

Polished headlights and fog lamps. I can see at night!

Several exhaust header studs had fused to the bolts and over time they corroded and started to come out of place. I bought some replacement studs and replaced them all.

Put high temperature loc-tite on a lot of bolts and nuts because I'm getting tired of losing hardware due to vibration.

Drove my car 810 miles recently on a road trip to see my parents. Had no problems until I got back. I cleared 160,000 miles and the P0325 knock sensor failure tripped. Just my luck.

[Soul Shinobi]

My theory on why I am getting misfires on all 4 cylinders is due to the alt not giving enough power to the coil because it is underdriven.
I did a mod to raise the alt output half a volt, check it out here (http://www.scoobymods.com/raise-your-alternator-voltage-t10547.html).

[DarkPhoenix]

Hey dark sell me your underdriven and buy a lwp.

No problem! :-) How's $60 shipped?



My theory on why I am getting misfires on all 4 cylinders is due to the alt not giving enough power to the coil because it is underdriven.
I did a mod to raise the alt output half a volt, check it out here (http://www.scoobymods.com/raise-your-alternator-voltage-t10547.html).

Thanks bro. I will try that regardless!

[httrdd]

Let me see if it fits with my svx guys first. Pm me details on it.

[DarkPhoenix]

Let me see if it fits with my svx guys first. Pm me details on it.


sent

[98bksarah]

Felt good...and wicked steamed as I passed Speedway gas station here in town... $4.15 effing jerks. Car is full at the moment. If, and when they are the only station on planet Earth....I buy a Schwinn! This is royally assinine. Avoid Speedway. They are the first( and last ) to chenge their prices. The well is poisoned this week, now. Be well all.

[Huffer]

^^ dude, have you been reading too many posts by spammers? I thought I got them all...

[Legacy89]

Well, Installed the Muteki lug nuts i ordered the other day, took of the Dynaviews and put them on another bracket and ordered a Hella FF1000 to go between them.
Checked all the fluids, Will get the last of the AC contoller lights installed by the weekend.
Also serviced the AC itself, new R134 Refrigerant, flushed system. Good as new :)

[superu]

installed wired up my JDM side markers today, woot woot!!

Thanks for the write-up. . . . . . .um. . . . . .who was that?
I copied it down, printed it off, referenced it and all is awesome, but I didn't copy the username.

Anyhoo, someone here did a good write up and I followed it.

Thanks! ;)

[rallywagon]

I'm changing my crankshaft seal, camshaft seals, and O ring
Do I have to drain my oil out before I take off the oil pump?
Also I'm replacing my cam seals right now and on my left cam
I put the top in further than the bottom, is that bad?

[Soul Shinobi]

The seals should be about flush with the surrounding surface, that could be bad. I made that mistake on my rear main. :-(

[rallywagon]

Ok, should I drain my oil? when I take off the pump, and there's like this little paper gasket that goes on behind it, do I like buy sealer and put it on that paper gasket in between? What kind of sealer should I buy?

[Soul Shinobi]

Yes I'd drain the oil. It uses RTV sealant. If you don't have it grab a copy of the service manual here: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=20753 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=20753)

[rallywagon]

Ok but is it absolutely necessary to drain the oil?

[Soul Shinobi]

I doubt it, I've never removed the oil pump with then engine in the car but I imagine the block leaking oil from it would make getting a good seal with the RTV difficult. You could actually just take the pump off first, then drain it later if it keeps dripping from there.

[rallywagon]

ok, thanks-can I get the RTV at O'Reillys?

[Soul Shinobi]

Any auto parts store. There are different kinds of RTV silicon sealant, read the packaging to get one that works best for your application (parts exposed to engine oil and 300+ degrees F).

[rallywagon]

Ok thanks a lot man! I'm gonna go out and pry my pump off right now with confidence ;) lol