What have you done to your car today?

[superu]

hang time!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SNAG007-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SNAG005-1.jpg

there's more to this comment, but let it be said, "4.11s = AWESOME!!!" :smt023

[green97gt]

Fucking bad ass. The end. Period u lose

[httrdd]

Thats great!

[Greavesy]

Agree with others. That is impressive!

Fitted my Whiteline front brace today, easy peasy

[Dmang]

Replaced a broken mudflap. Then drooled over my neighbors new-to-him 07(I think) STi.

[Benfolio]

Changing oil, installing kartboy exhaust hangers, modified snorkus, NGK plug wires, and MAYBE saggy butt spacers if I get time today.

[jey]

Threw the Kumho MXs back on, poked around my spare set of heads to see how to adjust the valve lash. Driver's side is making quite a ruckus...

[geckoboy86]

I didnt do anything today...execpt wear these
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/Picture44png-1.jpg

I did drive my car to a car wash for the storms we had last night...Im tired of having my car get hailed on.

[httrdd]

So you are leaving it in the stall overnight? You need a car port.

[evolegacy]

seafoam'd via PCV line, gonna add the rest to gas and oil this weekend before i do an oil change. Looked at my rear rims and noticed that suddenly there are a ton of little cracks in the black paint....think the culprit was the wheel cleaner I used, Debating if im gonna repaint them or just find a way to acetone the whole set and bring them back to silver.

In the near future picking up some caliper paint and spraying the calipers, and also getting rid of the fake wood interior.

[mycargoesvroom]

Got my carpet out a few days ago and finally got around to hitting it with the pressure washer. Hopefully tomorrow AM I can get it dyed...

[geckoboy86]

So you are leaving it in the stall overnight? You need a car port.

It was only during the storm. I do need a car port.

[Greavesy]

serviced the car today. Oil, filters and plugs. easy job, better than paying someone else to do it.

Also ordered piping and hoses for my induction kit.

[mycargoesvroom]

Teaser:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/22405b11-1.jpg

DIY coming soon!

[1982gl4]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/810jpgt1306795921-1.jpg

I did the tail light mod to mine today after another member on here told me about it! They looks sweet!!!!

[Sambo]

Burped the radiator... lets hope it fixed the problem

[Soul Shinobi]

Is it me or did it just get a little headgasket leak in here?

[Sambo]

lets hope not

[Dead91silvia]

I FINALLY got to do something for myself today! The last week and weekend sucked balls! After everyone left, I decided to install my tweeters in my BD, I grabbed from my parts car. And then I got productive and installed my new projectors! :D

I love looking at my car now! This rocks! Now I just need to finish wiring for the side lights and city lights. But the hard part is done!

[r3v_v3ng3]

installed wrx perrin 22mm rear anti-sway bar with hardrace rear link. now my rear tires don't rub my flares when i go through driveways!!

[DarkPhoenix]

Got my Outback back from the shop. Runs great!! Strong like bull!!

Also finally got my father-in-law motivated to get the tranny back into my girlfriends Impreza. That should be back on the road by the end of the week, after I get the shifter bushings and balljoints.

[geckoboy86]

Got a set of JDM outer tails and an unnamed air intake pipe.

Both have yet to be installed.
One of the taillights needed resealed and dried out after all the nasty weather we have had lately.
Needs to get new hoses and fittings for the intake. It came with yellow and thats not going under my hood. Got an extra MAF with it. Yay for extra parts.

[ShadowGT]

The short story:
Last week I was heading to band practice outside of town. I hit a huge pothole in a train crossing that I was unfamiliar with, I was doing around 60. Back Right tire went flat immediately. I put a spare on and went on. Over the next few days, the front tires kept deflating from 30 pounds to 10 every day. I have a small 12v compressor, I'd air them up, next morning flat.

Aired everything up and went to Discount Tire where I have an account with them and I bought my Falkens there and they're under road hazard coverage.

Back right rim is cracked all the way through.
F-R has a small crack on the back lip that goes under the tire.
F-L has a cracked lip.

I now have 3 cracked rims and 4 good tires. I was livid!

I don't have a lot of money to spend right now. I needed new rims, my state inspection is up tomorrow and I need my car.
Discount had a sale on rims.. and I had to choose the lesser of the evils:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/Konigs-1.jpg

Konig Zeros. After calling several stores and checking inventories.. this was the only thing I could do to make my car right, right now.

That is what I have done to my car today. Oh, and I washed it too.

[eekay]

The short story:
Last week I was heading to band practice outside of town. I hit a huge pothole in a train crossing that I was unfamiliar with, I was doing around 60. Back Right tire went flat immediately. I put a spare on and went on. Over the next few days, the front tires kept deflating from 30 pounds to 10 every day. I have a small 12v compressor, I'd air them up, next morning flat.

Aired everything up and went to Discount Tire where I have an account with them and I bought my Falkens there and they're under road hazard coverage.

Back right rim is cracked all the way through.
F-R has a small crack on the back lip that goes under the tire.
F-L has a cracked lip.

I now have 3 cracked rims and 4 good tires. I was livid!

I don't have a lot of money to spend right now. I needed new rims, my state inspection is up tomorrow and I need my car.
Discount had a sale on rims.. and I had to choose the lesser of the evils:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/Konigs-1.jpg

Konig Zeros. After calling several stores and checking inventories.. this was the only thing I could do to make my car right, right now.

That is what I have done to my car today. Oh, and I washed it too.
Bummer! Doesn't your state/county have insurance for this sort of thing? Every time a pothole or something city maintained does damage, the city should pay for it. I would call around or look online for a way to be reimbursed for your losses...

[WESTcoast]

installed my stereo from an 2007 wrx sti with the audio auxiliary port for ipod, 6 disc, and the sirius satalite radio. took a whole day to figure out how to wire up the ipod thing since i only had the harness and not the aux port that goes in place of the ash tray. Everything works and i love it! I also picked up an STI key!

[evolegacy]

sprayed the door trims today flat black to get rid of the woodgrain that was on them. Seafoam'd via Oil 1/3 pint. rest will hit gas this weekend or whenever i get the money for a full tank.

[ShadowGT]

Bummer! Doesn't your state/county have insurance for this sort of thing? Every time a pothole or something city maintained does damage, the city should pay for it. I would call around or look online for a way to be reimbursed for your losses...

I've been looking around. The hole was out of city limits but on a county road. But it's in a train crossing grade so that could make it a state or possibly a federal issue depending on which train track it is. I live in Beaumont TX, it's a major port city so theres tons of train tracks everywhere.
I've heard of people complaining to the city and winning damages reimbursed for pot hole damage in the city. That seems like an easy deal to contend with. But.. trying to go submit my gripe to the county.. or worse, the state.. may be an endless set of hurdles to go through.
Shit, I work for the federal government I know how hard it is to push something through the system the higher the originating office is.

If I have to set up something through work that involves the city, I can have it done by the close of business. If it's a state thing I'm working on.. at least a month. Trying to get something done in Washington DC.. forget it.

[ShadowGT]

Bummer! Doesn't your state/county have insurance for this sort of thing? Every time a pothole or something city maintained does damage, the city should pay for it. I would call around or look online for a way to be reimbursed for your losses...

I've been looking around. The hole was out of city limits but on a county road. But it's in a train crossing grade so that could make it a state or possibly a federal issue depending on which train track it is. I live in Beaumont TX, it's a major port city so theres tons of train tracks everywhere.
I've heard of people complaining to the city and winning damages reimbursed for pot hole damage in the city. That seems like an easy deal to contend with. But.. trying to go submit my gripe to the county.. or worse, the state.. may be an endless set of hurdles to go through.
Shit, I work for the federal government I know how hard it is to push something through the system the higher the originating office is.

If I have to set up something through work that involves the city, I can have it done by the close of business. If it's a state thing I'm working on.. at least a month. Trying to get something done in Washington DC.. forget it.

[Benfolio]

Still have an annoying bogging issue below 2000RPM. Seems to happen right after oil changes (weird) or when it rains/is damp out/I drive through big puddles. I've done both since Saturday.
I assumed it was my shitty plug wires because I've gotten misfire codes, and two wires had rub marks on them and I swear I saw them arc once. So I replaced them with new NGK wires. Pretty blue!
Considering unplugging EVERYTHING, cleaning all the connectors, and adding some dielectric grease to seal out moisture. It's GOT to be a moisture issue..... cant think of why it happens after oil changes.

[Soul Shinobi]

I don't have a lot of money to spend right now. I needed new rims, my state inspection is up tomorrow and I need my car.
Discount had a sale on rims.. and I had to choose the lesser of the evils:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/Konigs-1.jpg

Konig Zeros. After calling several stores and checking inventories.. this was the only thing I could do to make my car right, right now.

That is what I have done to my car today. Oh, and I washed it too.
Honestly, I think those look pretty good. :smile: I like the red ring that's inset on them, not in-your-face on the lip like others.



Still have an annoying bogging issue below 2000RPM. Seems to happen right after oil changes (weird) or when it rains/is damp out/I drive through big puddles. I've done both since Saturday.
I assumed it was my shitty plug wires because I've gotten misfire codes, and two wires had rub marks on them and I swear I saw them arc once. So I replaced them with new NGK wires. Pretty blue!
Considering unplugging EVERYTHING, cleaning all the connectors, and adding some dielectric grease to seal out moisture. It's GOT to be a moisture issue..... cant think of why it happens after oil changes.
Did you remove your snorkus? If so, that's the reason. See here (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819). Doing a grounding kit can help a fair amount if it's poor spark voltage, so can boosting the alternator output (http://www.scoobymods.com/raise-your-alternator-voltage-t10547.html). Your NGK wires could support an upgrader coil pack too, which a lot of people like to do (I might myself soon); link 1 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=11704), link 2 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=5195).

[ShadowGT]

Thanks. The more I look at it, the more I think I need to lower the car. It looks a little tall sitting on those rims.
Oh and I completely forgot to mention that I have only liability insurance on the Subaru. I'll be honest, it sits around not working more than it is working, we figured to just keep the insurance to the minimum on it.
Besides, at one point we have full coverage on both our cars and we had a 500 deductible. The total cost of my rims and mounting was 550.

[ubar legacy]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/PICT0403-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/PICT0415-1.jpg

Ubar has a new look again! yes...its still kickin.. I was kind of out of the game for a little bit due to transmission issues... but im back in the game. transmission will hopefully be completely fixed soon.

[httrdd]

I think those white ones look great! What kind of wheels are they? Is your car blue?

[02_Legacy]

It was warm so I left my windows open while I was working and then it started raining and I didn't notice :neutral: I think you can figure out the rest. :-(

[redlegacygt]

Thanks. The more I look at it, the more I think I need to lower the car. It looks a little tall sitting on those rims.
Oh and I completely forgot to mention that I have only liability insurance on the Subaru. I'll be honest, it sits around not working more than it is working, we figured to just keep the insurance to the minimum on it.
Besides, at one point we have full coverage on both our cars and we had a 500 deductible. The total cost of my rims and mounting was 550.


i only have liability on mine as well. Mostly because they said they wouldnt fix it the next time (its been to the same body shop a handful of times unfortunatly :roll: ) haha
Hell they were surprised insurance didn't total it the last time.. I told them it'd never die :twisted:.

[Soul Shinobi]

I only have liability, I paid $300 for my car on Craig's List. :twisted:

[geckoboy86]

Installed the SRI I recently acquired in a hybrid set up with a snorkus delete.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_1554JPG-1.jpg

Gonna see how it goes for a week or two then make adjustments.

[eekay]

Thanks. The more I look at it, the more I think I need to lower the car. It looks a little tall sitting on those rims.
Oh and I completely forgot to mention that I have only liability insurance on the Subaru. I'll be honest, it sits around not working more than it is working, we figured to just keep the insurance to the minimum on it.
Besides, at one point we have full coverage on both our cars and we had a 500 deductible. The total cost of my rims and mounting was 550.
Your insurance doesn't matter at all. As long as you are legally able to drive on public roads, the state or county's insurance will cover your damage. Save the receipt(s) and call your county's number to find out how they plan on reimbursing you. It's always worth the effort to try. :) $550 is enough to buy something else cool for your Scoober!

[Grafton]

Finally got tint on my subies :D

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/9898/legacytint.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/legacytint.jpg/)
35% all around for me

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1851/imprezatinted.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/imprezatinted.jpg/)
and thanks to loopholes 35%(front) 18%(rear) and 5%(cargo & hatch) for the misses

[Soul Shinobi]

Finally got tint on my subies :D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/legacytint.jpg/)
35% all around for me
With the nice light sets and grill this car looks premium, I feel like it needs body color mirrors and mudflaps! So basically it looks awesome from the nose to the back of the front tire. And fix that rust!

[eekay]

Finally got tint on my subies :D
Not sure about WV, but almost all states are allowed to have anything behind the driver and passenger seat completely blacked out. You can literally paint all the windows black behind the driver. How do you think limo's and window-less molester vans get away with it? :) Anyhow, 35% is standard for the front two windows and the rest can be whatever you want! Just an FYI... Looks great though! Any tint is better than none!

[Grafton]

With the nice light sets and grill this car looks premium, I feel like it needs body color mirrors and mudflaps! So basically it looks awesome from the nose to the back of the front tire. And fix that rust!

oddly enough all three items you listed are on my "to do" list
the rust is a seemingly losing battle I need some new metal in there to hold back the tide.

I've got everything I need to make my own large rally style flaps but haven't had to chance to finish making them.

I'd love to find a set of white mirrors to swap mine with or even paint mine, but I'm not sure how well painting would go on the plastic.



Finally got tint on my subies :D
Not sure about WV, but almost all states are allowed to have anything behind the driver and passenger seat completely blacked out. You can literally paint all the windows black behind the driver. How do you think limo's and window-less molester vans get away with it? :) Anyhow, 35% is standard for the front two windows and the rest can be whatever you want! Just an FYI... Looks great though! Any tint is better than none!

wv is weird about tint laws the OBS can squeak though as an "suv" and get darker tint on the back windows but for regular passenger cars it's 35% all the way around...

[eekay]

Not sure about WV, but almost all states are allowed to have anything behind the driver and passenger seat completely blacked out. You can literally paint all the windows black behind the driver. How do you think limo's and window-less molester vans get away with it? :) Anyhow, 35% is standard for the front two windows and the rest can be whatever you want! Just an FYI... Looks great though! Any tint is better than none!

wv is weird about tint laws the OBS can squeak though as an "suv" and get darker tint on the back windows but for regular passenger cars it's 35% all the way around...
Ridiculous... *shakes head* What about vans with only drivers and passenger-side windows? Are those legal there? If so, are the considered SUV's? Also, why would an SUV be able to be tinted any darker than any other car? What gives?

[Grafton]

Everything other than obvious passenger cars is free game for dark tint on the rear windows, the fronts are still limited to 35% for everybody regardless of vehicle type, stupid IMHO but is the law from 1991

[ubar legacy]

I think those white ones look great! What kind of wheels are they? Is your car blue?
thanks! I like them alot. they are ADR GT Sport wheels. my car is green. but looks blue in my pics sometimes... its weird lol

[eekay]

Everything other than obvious passenger cars is free game for dark tint on the rear windows, the fronts are still limited to 35% for everybody regardless of vehicle type, stupid IMHO but is the law from 1991
Bummer. :(

[TGX4776]

Everything other than obvious passenger cars is free game for dark tint on the rear windows, the fronts are still limited to 35% for everybody regardless of vehicle type, stupid IMHO but is the law from 1991
Bummer. :(


the law was updated to 35% all around last year. no darker tint in the back is allowed. Vans and SUV's will still be allowed to get away with it.

[DarkPhoenix]

Changed the crank pulley to a stock WRX pulley and cleared my Misfire codes. I then proceeded to beat the snot out of my car so I can get it to pass inspection, which it did successfully. Then on my way into work this morning the CEL came on again. No blinking, just came on. FML!!!

[Dmang]

Everything other than obvious passenger cars is free game for dark tint on the rear windows, the fronts are still limited to 35% for everybody regardless of vehicle type, stupid IMHO but is the law from 1991

Would my Outback get away with darker tint in back? Do you know if this exception is on-line somewhere? Last I looked it was 35% all the way around, didn't see the loop holes. The 35 all the way looks pretty good though.

[Huffer]

Hey guys, take the tint discussion to the tint thread. Thanks!

[superu]

Installed the SRI I recently acquired in a hybrid set up with a snorkus delete.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_1554JPG-1.jpg

Gonna see how it goes for a week or two then make adjustments.

Nice! In all my research, it seems the best (if any) mod for NA subies is to clean up the plumbing between the factory filter box and the throttle body.
So, I'm interested in your findings...
I'm about to put the snorkus back on, to see if I notice anything... :smt023

[harrymaneuvers]

So yesterday my lady freaked out because her car wouldnt start for her when she stopped to drop off the redbox on her way to work.

I went to do the first oil change on the WRX the day before and noticed a small amount of oil dripping from the filter... and CAKED on oil all over the oil cooler... leading me to think there was a leak at the O ring in the oil cooler... So I wiped everything off and left it as is until I could get the O ring from the dealer... then swap that out along with the oil and filter.

She was freaking out when the car wouldnt start that I did something to make the leak worse (like wiping off the caked on oil) and that her engine was toast. I get there and it is a dead battery... we jump it and I put the scangauge on it and see that with everything on... it is only charging at 10 volts!

SO. we get a used 07 forester alt (90 amp vs 75 amp) and I throw that on in about 20 minutes...

Then I get started on the oil and o ring change.

Dropped oil, dropped filter, go to Harbor tool twice trying to find the correct size deep well socket (24 mm) for the treaded pipe that the filter screws on too... then remove that pipe.

I was thinking I would just be able to pop the old o ring off and put the new one on... NOT THE CASE!!!

I actually had to disconnect both coolant lines and drain the entire coolant system to get the oil cooler off... which wasnt easy considering the pinch claps were all facing upwards towards the block... here is a picture of the oil cooler for reference.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/Oilcooler-1.jpg

Lets just say it was a battle... that lasted about 4 hours. A good portion of that was spent trying to remove the pinch clamps from the coolant lines (facing the wrong way) and then trying to put them back on once the seal was replaced... I ended up scrapping them for some screw clamps and all was good.

Now there are no oil leaks and I can feel good about filling it up with Amsoil 5w-30 super synthetic... at $7 a quart.

First tranny dump will be tonight (1st out of 3 or 4) and maybe the front and rear diffs... all getting amsoil.


Oh yea, and I also cleaned off the MAF with MAF cleaner.


Edit **this morning my GF took the BD to work because of the alt swap and o ring swap... she wanted to make sure all was good and not leaking so I took the wrx wagon to work.

She calls me at 8:30 this morning to tell me she rear ended someone!!!!

It wasnt bad... just punched a hole in my bumper. Almost certainly because I have the JDM bumper beam on under my USDM bumper... so no absorber.

Luckily I have the JDM bumper in my garage just waiting to be painted and put on... so not too big of a deal.

[geckoboy86]

I'm about to put the snorkus back on, to see if I notice anything... :smt023

I've been happier with mine off. I might find another snorkus to cut up to make a better inlet for air into the airbox.

My initial impressions of my setup compared to my factory setup with snorkus delete:
A little power gain but nothing crazy. More so in the low end so torque.
Response feels a little improved.
More low end exhaust sound.

[Huffer]

I'd love to find a set of white mirrors to swap mine with or even paint mine, but I'm not sure how well painting would go on the plastic.

You want mine? I'm switching mine out for folding Outback ones.

[httrdd]

Found tires to mount my wheels for only $150 for the set! Local guy selling them here had them on his daughters car for about a week then decided she did not like the look. They were sitting in his shed and he wanted them gone. You should see these things they are new! The are the ones pictured here.

http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?d ... htweiter=1 (http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=nextag&details=Ordern&typ=R-187777&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1)

[ubar legacy]

Fixed more rust on the passenger side.. Hoping to get 4 unrusted doors soon!!

[White2.5GTLimited]

http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/ ... D00040.mp4 (http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/Isis%20Movies/?action=view&current=VID00040.mp4)

I removed the fog lamps & went over the engine to see if anything was tampered with or replaced.
The passenger side fog light was filled with this nasty orange fluid & I ended up tossing it away because the housing & lens were cracked.
I have the driver side fog & it seems to be in decent shape but I'm definitely not putting that back on either. Most likely I'll get rid of that one too. I tried to open it but to no avail since the adhesive was tougher than I gave it credit for.
Also, I didn't know my hood could open like that...

[eekay]

http://s172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/Kenshin1984/The%20new%20car%20of%202011/Isis%20Movies/?action=view&current=VID00040.mp4

I removed the fog lamps & went over the engine to see if anything was tampered with or replaced.
The passenger side fog light was filled with this nasty orange fluid & I ended up tossing it away because the housing & lens were cracked.
I have the driver side fog & it seems to be in decent shape but I'm definitely not putting that back on either. Most likely I'll get rid of that one too. I tried to open it but to no avail since the adhesive was tougher than I gave it credit for.
Also, I didn't know my hood could open like that...
Sounds like water got into the light and began to rust. Same thing happened to me a while back. I just junked both fog lights and got some JDM projector fogs. Might be something to look into. :)

[redlegacygt]

I FINALLY dropped mine off for inspection... now lets just hope it passes...lol (knowing my luck it wont)

[Soul Shinobi]

My initial impressions of my setup compared to my factory setup with snorkus delete:
A little power gain but nothing crazy. More so in the low end so torque.
Response feels a little improved.
More low end exhaust sound.

And also violent bogging near to the point of stalling at high throttle angles around 1500 RPM. Doesn't happen often but it's pain when it does, I'm going to be putting mine back in because of it. :mad: Link to more info (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819).

[superu]

I'm about to put the snorkus back on, to see if I notice anything... :smt023

I've been happier with mine off. I might find another snorkus to cut up to make a better inlet for air into the airbox.

My initial impressions of my setup compared to my factory setup with snorkus delete:
A little power gain but nothing crazy. More so in the low end so torque.
Response feels a little improved.
More low end exhaust sound.

cool.
Also, get a tank or two in and see what your city/HWY mileage looks like..
curious.

[superu]

blew a CV boot this weekend.
(here's when I discovered the damage ;)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ILdG-reorbc/Teg6vf49PUI/AAAAAAAASk0/xMEF9DQYDkc/s912/P1030102.JPG

Needless to say after 8 more hours of highway driving, the boot got a little worse :wink:

Swapped out the half shaft this afternoon (yay, my first CV swap)

[Soul Shinobi]

cool.
Also, get a tank or two in and see what your city/WHY mileage looks like..
curious.
City or WHYWAY gas mileage should not be affected by the snorkus, however autocross gas mileage should improve. Reason being it's only a restriction at WOT.

...

Whyway? WHYWAY!

[geckoboy86]

cool.
Also, get a tank or two in and see what your city/WHY mileage looks like..
curious.

I'll give you that in a percentage then. My mileage is shit from a bad cat. I have random p0420 and an almost always on p0400 which I have replaced the EGR already and nothing. GGrrr....



And also violent bogging near to the point of stalling at high throttle angles around 1500 RPM. Doesn't happen often but it's pain when it does, I'm going to be putting mine back in because of it. :mad: Link to more info (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819).
I have been snorkus free for about 3 months and I have never once had this issue.
My old civic did that because of a bad IACV.

[Soul Shinobi]

And also violent bogging near to the point of stalling at high throttle angles around 1500 RPM. Doesn't happen often but it's pain when it does, I'm going to be putting mine back in because of it. :mad: Link to more info (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1471819).
I have been snorkus free for about 3 months and I have never once had this issue.
My old civic did that because of a bad IACV.
With mine out for something like 8 months I've had it happen a few times to a minor degree, and twice BAD. It's not a common place to be, 1500 RPM and WOT, but when you want it is usually pulling away from a stop sign into traffic (which could be WAY bad) or an autocross event where you can't afford the time taken to downshift into 1st from 2nd for 50 ft. Those were my two real situations I found myself in.

The cause is the MAF thinking a ton of air went in so it throws a ton of fuel in causing the bog, which can damage the cat (see link from before).

[ShadowGT]

I came to the sudden and depressing realization that I may never compete my Subaru in a SCCA AutoX or RallyX in Houston. For starters this is my primary mode of transportation. Some freak track accident or abuse breakage will screw me. I was told once that if you plan to race and you're serious, be serious enough that you can walk away from that car as if it's destroyed and be ok with it.

I also realized there isn't a classification for "some parts are held on with bailing wire and some JB weld."

I did a lot of contemplating today.

[Soul Shinobi]

Don't worry about being competitive at autocross, have fun and learn. Autocross has dumb rules and classes that make modifying for it very impractical. Stock class can use a $1,000+ set of racing slicks? WTF?

Rallycross on the other hand is easier to be competitive in with a stock car, soft suspension helps, and the driver is even more important on loose terrain than the car's specs. WRXs can get trashed by stock Justys. The chances to damage the car are higher however.

[Navi271]

As some of you know I got some sti springs on my car last weekend, and now the other day I had my new all seasons tires installed. They're a little bit stiffer than normal tires. I've never had this stiff of a suspension before, and it can get kinda harsh on some of the crappy roads around central IA. The combo of stiffer springs, struts and tires can make a world of a difference for handling over stock. It's kinda losing it's DD capabilities tho... It still puts a smile on my face whenever I drive it, and that's what really counts!

Speaking of autocross, I wanna get my car in on that again, possibly. Again it's a DD so if anything happens to it I'm screwed.

[Soul Shinobi]

Tried playing with tire pressures?

[superu]

cool.
Also, get a tank or two in and see what your city/WHY mileage looks like..
curious.
City or WHYWAY gas mileage should not be affected by the snorkus, however autocross gas mileage should improve. Reason being it's only a restriction at WOT.

...

Whyway? WHYWAY!


Teehee, nice catch..
I edited the original post..

It should've read HWY, i.e. HighWaY

Anyhoo,
What I found without a snorkus in city driving,. is it sounded better (with my 2.25" and magnaflow with a cherry bomb as a resonator). And since it sounds better I put my foot dsown just a little bit more, using more gas and dropping my MPG a touch... It allows more and faster air in, then the computer reads that and adjusts fuel consumption to match.. I REALLY noticed it when I had the snorkus off then pulled the airbox out and replaced it with a cone.
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My mileage REALLY dropped as did ALL my low end torque...

I'm ditching the K&N now too since I have a bunch of grim caked up in the 90 degree bend AT the throttle body. (read: K&N oil catching dirt which is passing through the filter).
I replaced the box with a K&N box filter and got the low end back, but I still wonder about any more low end and possible fuel efficiency savings.
These Subaru intakes are WELL engineered and with NA motors, it's practically not worth fiddling with it...

unless maybe it's the plumbing clean-up b/t MAF and throttle body...

My jury's still out on this one b/c I don't have the personal experience with it...
But it's good to pick brains of folks who can do the before and after comparisons with all the variations, ya know?
:smt023

[Soul Shinobi]

Smoothing out between the throttle body and MAF is the big deal (known as a hybrid intake), other than that all I'd do is feed the pickup with cold high pressure air.

[superu]

Don't worry about being competitive at autocross, have fun and learn. Autocross has dumb rules and classes that make modifying for it very impractical. Stock class can use a $1,000+ set of racing slicks? WTF?

Rallycross on the other hand is easier to be competitive in with a stock car, soft suspension helps, and the driver is even more important on loose terrain than the car's specs. WRXs can get trashed by stock Justys. The chances to damage the car are higher however.

Seriously, like Soul Shinobi said up there...


Don't let any of that stop you!!

I rally my daily driver, and I run it HARD!!

It's an EJ22 and bomb-proof!!

I run prepared AWD, witht he WRXs turning rally tires and about 40% more HP and 200-300 pounds lighter cars, BUT it's fun as hell!!

I may not post times too close to the really good drivers, but I usually don't end up last.. At the last event I stayed just ahead of a driver rolling near 500 HP in a twin-turboed RS (read: anti-lag, spooled at 1500 RPM).

It's a blast and driver-skill is the ticket!

Get out there and try it out, but of course, be reasonable with your experience and learn learn learn!!


It's one thing to dedicate your life and have a dedicated car for stage rally, but getting out in a few rally or auto crosses a year is cheap, FUN and open to you, or anyone with a street-legal automobile!
:smt020 :smt023 :smt020

[Navi271]

Tried playing with tire pressures?
Never thought about it, I'm pretty sure the tire pressure is at about 30 psi. You thinking that less inflated tires would be softer?

[geckoboy86]

Rallycross is where its at. I have never done it but racing on just road seems kinda lame...Skill is needed but when it comes to offroad racing, more factors come into play. It lets you really learn your vehicle and know how to make it do exactly what you want.
I love dirtyimpreza.coms one sticker "Dirt is for Racing, Tarmac is for getting there"

Back to the intake setup. My brain wasnt working earlier. I do remember my Legacy bogging down right around 1.5k. It was present whenever I had a cone filter only. That lasted less then a month before I undid it. My current set up is all gains so far. MPG will probably be down as I am having fun with a louder car. Gas tanks 2 and 3 since the mod will be better indicators of my MPG change.

Now back to the point of this thread...
Dropped my car off at the local subaru expert garage.
Getting my A/C fixed just in time for summer.

[Soul Shinobi]

Tried playing with tire pressures?
Never thought about it, I'm pretty sure the tire pressure is at about 30 psi. You thinking that less inflated tires would be softer?
Certainly can make a difference. On my old '92 Legacy I'd crank it up to 38 psi, car handled much sharper at the expense of a harsh ride. Every tire is different, do some trial and error, see how it feels and how they grip. I wouldn't go below 28 psi, but yours might be higher than 30 right now. If not, then they might just be stiff tires and there may not be much you can do. At autocross events people will often crank it up over 40, but mind the max pressures on the sidewall.

[eekay]

I came to the sudden and depressing realization that I may never compete my Subaru in a SCCA AutoX or RallyX in Houston. For starters this is my primary mode of transportation. Some freak track accident or abuse breakage will screw me. I was told once that if you plan to race and you're serious, be serious enough that you can walk away from that car as if it's destroyed and be ok with it.

I also realized there isn't a classification for "some parts are held on with bailing wire and some JB weld."

I did a lot of contemplating today.
While what you are told is completely true, you can always part your "wrecked" rally car to your newly acquired rally car. If you plan on sticking with the same make/model, you'd be surprised how much of it you can actually save. Granted, it will cost money. That's to be expected when driving your car to the fullest though! My recommendation? Go for it! Have fun! And always be true to the Scoober! :)

[prodriver1]

[quote="Soul Shinobi":2bu77ogq]Tried playing with tire pressures?
Never thought about it, I'm pretty sure the tire pressure is at about 30 psi. You thinking that less inflated tires would be softer?
Certainly can make a difference. On my old '92 Legacy I'd crank it up to 38 psi, car handled much sharper at the expense of a harsh ride. Every tire is different, do some trial and error, see how it feels and how they grip. I wouldn't go below 28 psi, but yours might be higher than 30 right now. If not, then they might just be stiff tires and there may not be much you can do. At autocross events people will often crank it up over 40, but mind the max pressures on the sidewall.[/quote:2bu77ogq]
37psi front 42psi rear the best for the wagons:) like having a bigger rear swaybar.

[BG5guy]

Not sure about WV, but almost all states are allowed to have anything behind the driver and passenger seat completely blacked out. You can literally paint all the windows black behind the driver. How do you think limo's and window-less molester vans get away with it? :) Anyhow, 35% is standard for the front two windows and the rest can be whatever you want! Just an FYI... Looks great though! Any tint is better than none!

wv is weird about tint laws the OBS can squeak though as an "suv" and get darker tint on the back windows but for regular passenger cars it's 35% all the way around...
Ridiculous... *shakes head* What about vans with only drivers and passenger-side windows? Are those legal there? If so, are the considered SUV's? Also, why would an SUV be able to be tinted any darker than any other car? What gives?

From what ive been told from my tint shop in Portland, passanger vehicles must be 35% all around per Oregon law. SUV's must have 35% front, whatever % for the rest due to the fact they allow more light to enter into the vehicle. Stupid law but they have actually been cracking down on it lately ever since they passed the no talking/texting law

[1-3-2-4]

spray painted my replacement outback grill flat black with 3 coats of glossy UV coating.

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I cracked the Subaru emblem trying to remove it yesterday I was going to repaint it black and yellow.

[eekay]

Bummer! Was it a JDM badge or just a USDM one? Gotta remember to use a heat gun on anything glued! :(

[evolegacy]

speaking of that emblem whats the easiest way to remove that? was trying to do it on one of my spare grills and cracked the backing on it.

[1-3-2-4]

i used a heat gun on it.. I sat it on for 1 min but how it cracked was I did not know it was kinda curved under it so I was just prying the edge of it and it snapped :-/

I still picked up the enamel paint today anyways

[Okin DaVanh]

speaking of that emblem whats the easiest way to remove that?





...Gotta remember to use a heat gun on anything glued! :(




:smt023

[1-3-2-4]

I don't know if the 1100 W hair dryer was enough but anyone know of the dealer one will already come with the sticky stuff? not any issue I just want to know before I start taking the color off it.

I know for sure they are going to have to order that.. I mean how often does a dealer keep in stock the badge?

[eekay]

I don't know if the 1100 W hair dryer was enough but anyone know of the dealer one will already come with the sticky stuff? not any issue I just want to know before I start taking the color off it.

I know for sure they are going to have to order that.. I mean how often does a dealer keep in stock the badge?
Any time I've ever bought a badge from a dealership it always came with the adhesive. If it doesn't I would recommend going to an auto parts store and finding out what they have as far as permanent solutions for that kinda stuff. I'm sure they'll have a variety of things. Just make sure you stick with something (har-har) that can be removed with heat later...

[1-3-2-4]

I got this locktite stuff for plastic but it's sheer force to remove is only 24LB so I'm not sure if i want to use that.. might not work well in the heat.. I just might use some double sided sticky tape.

[eekay]

I got this locktite stuff for plastic but it's sheer force to remove is only 24LB so I'm not sure if i want to use that.. might not work well in the heat.. I just might use some double sided sticky tape.
I've had some pretty good experiences with double-sided sticky tape. As long as you get some good stuff, it should do the trick.

[redlegacygt]

i didnt do much with it... but it passed inspection.... Now time to test out the new porter cable and oh yeah.... paint and put on my rotas... :twisted:

[superu]

I don't know if the 1100 W hair dryer was enough but anyone know of the dealer one will already come with the sticky stuff? not any issue I just want to know before I start taking the color off it.

I know for sure they are going to have to order that.. I mean how often does a dealer keep in stock the badge?
Any time I've ever bought a badge from a dealership it always came with the adhesive. If it doesn't I would recommend going to an auto parts store and finding out what they have as far as permanent solutions for that kinda stuff. I'm sure they'll have a variety of things. Just make sure you stick with something (har-har) that can be removed with heat later...

recommendation
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Company-Molding-03609Na-Automotive/dp/B001B0QC3M

[1-3-2-4]

Sweet that should do the trick.. hopefully I can find that local?

[Soul Shinobi]

Yeah, hardware store. Be careful though, the outdoor 3M double sided tape is VERY strong, use sparingly if you want to get it off again. It's held an aluminum splitter I made up custom to the inside of a friend's '04 WRX hood scoop for a couple years.

[Navi271]

Certainly can make a difference. On my old '92 Legacy I'd crank it up to 38 psi, car handled much sharper at the expense of a harsh ride. Every tire is different, do some trial and error, see how it feels and how they grip. I wouldn't go below 28 psi, but yours might be higher than 30 right now. If not, then they might just be stiff tires and there may not be much you can do. At autocross events people will often crank it up over 40, but mind the max pressures on the sidewall.

Oh yeah, that makes sense. My tires are actually at 32 psi. I'm kinda getting used to the ride now so I might not mess with tire pressures. Good to know either way. Thanks!

[ubar legacy]

Frickin car... Ignition went out at the gas station tonight....

[1-3-2-4]

Yeah, hardware store. Be careful though, the outdoor 3M double sided tape is VERY strong, use sparingly if you want to get it off again. It's held an aluminum splitter I made up custom to the inside of a friend's '04 WRX hood scoop for a couple years.


heh thanks for the warning

[BG5guy]

getting ready to instal my mud spats on the XT.

[White2.5GTLimited]

Oil/filter change & spark plugs (horror, always horror with the plugs).

[BG5guy]

installed my mud gaurds. easy 45 min job, plus i managed to escape with only 1 sliced finger. Go me lol

[MRLancaster]

Cars finally ready. Just gotta tape it up monday morning. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/downsized_0604011135-1.jpg

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All the goodies are off the car. :( But only for a few days!

[1-3-2-4]

Stuff I did today..

lubed all caliper sliding pins.. rotated tires.. bent some steel bar.. and put on the washer and spring for my shift linkage.

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[geckoboy86]

Installed the JDM outer taillights. Pics tomorrow.

[Okin DaVanh]

Getting the Bawwsss ready........ :grin:

















Dings and dents marked:
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Rolled and flared 1/4's bodyworked with new bodyline........



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more pics in my Member's Rides 2 thread here. Gonna be a looooooooooooooooooooong week..... But a fun summer :smt023

[Greavesy]

Drilled 5 holes in the tailgate, rubbed down and primered my GTB spoiler

[MRLancaster]

730 am, up way too early, about to drop the car off at the shop to get painted. Sucks not going to see my baby for 3 days :(

[prodriver1]

Frickin car... Ignition went out at the gas station tonight....
? you have the highest maintenance suby ever! you should call it the princess edition LOL! need more parts?

[TGX4776]

730 am, up way too early, about to drop the car off at the shop to get painted. Sucks not going to see my baby for 3 days :(


what prep did you need to do?

[Benfolio]

Gathering parts/items to:

A. Fix rust
B. Make pretty
C. Make ugly for car show

[Soul Shinobi]

Realigned my broken headlights by shimming them with pieces of bark mulch again.

[superu]

Realigned my broken headlights by shimming them with pieces of bark mulch again.

:smt005 :smt023

[MRLancaster]

730 am, up way too early, about to drop the car off at the shop to get painted. Sucks not going to see my baby for 3 days :(


what prep did you need to do?


Ended up being nothing lol. We'll find out wed how nice of a job they do. :o I have faith in them

[TGX4776]

730 am, up way too early, about to drop the car off at the shop to get painted. Sucks not going to see my baby for 3 days :(


what prep did you need to do?


Ended up being nothing lol. We'll find out wed how nice of a job they do. :o I have faith in them


are they doing the door sills as well?

[Okin DaVanh]

are they doing the door jambs as well?


:smt023


What color are you going with? I'm staying factory... Love Boston Green. :smt007

[MRLancaster]

730 am, up way too early, about to drop the car off at the shop to get painted. Sucks not going to see my baby for 3 days :(


what prep did you need to do?


Ended up being nothing lol. We'll find out wed how nice of a job they do. :o I have faith in them


are they doing the door sills as well?

Naw, me and my friend are going to work on those soon, when I can take out ALL the interior and paint it. The total cost was 680. Once I see it, i hope i dont take this back, but I cant complain, opposed to 2 or 3k for paint. Im on a low budget, so I guess we'll see how it turns out. Like I said, I liked what I saw there. So I think she's in good hands.


Oh and the Last pic of her as two tone. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0606010822a-1.jpg

[BG5guy]

filled up the tank, ran her threw the car wash, replaced the "black ice" tree, and made some 9.5mm spacers for my BBS rims to fit

[evolegacy]

P0400, joy, now just gotta figure out if its the actual EGR or if there is just a leak someplace

[Grafton]

FREEBIES I scored a set of driving lights, I'll mount them GT-B style as soon as I have the chance

[ubar legacy]

washed ubar today.. going to replace my header gaskets tonight as well. ..so sick of the exhaust leak!

[MRLancaster]

Visited my baby today. Got a different colour, than what I first wanted. Looks amazing. Very very dark blue :D https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0607011725-1.jpg

should be finished early thursday

[Okin DaVanh]

Visited my baby today. Got a different colour, than what I first wanted. Looks amazing. Very very dark blue :D

should be finished early thursday


Should've done the mirrors.... :-(

[MRLancaster]

Visited my baby today. Got a different colour, than what I first wanted. Looks amazing. Very very dark blue :D

should be finished early thursday


Should've done the mirrors.... :-(

My friend knows how to make them really shiny and brand new.

[MRLancaster]

Oh and my rear Lancaster badge came in! :D

[prodriver1]

put the outback on the scales. 3,240 lb not bad for a limited.

[httrdd]

Wow I thought for sure it would weigh more.

[eekay]

Got my Momo steering wheel and STi grille returned to sender because the USPS is dumber than a box of rocks... Gotta pay for shipping (again) and wait 5-6 weeks for them to arrive (again). *sigh*

[1-3-2-4]

oh man that sucks..

[eekay]

Yeah. Worst part is, if the USPS's address forwarding were working, this would have never have happened. But, of course, they're not willing to work with me at all. Apparently, it's my fault their credit card verification system has been down for the last two weeks and there was no way for me to submit my address forwarding/change request... DUMB!

[1-3-2-4]

That sounds 100% something they would say ugh

[ubar legacy]

tonight im going to double up on the header gaskets (i think the flanges are a little warped), replace a front axle, and gotta lube up my rear brake calipers.. theyre sticking. it sucks! any suggestions for a brake upgrade (for cheapish)??

[TGX4776]

07 lgt calipers and rotors front and rear

[TireIron]

Today I got surprise butt sex from a tow truck... 99% sure it's totaled. Time to go with something a little different for my daily driver/work vehicle and focus on building up the SVX into a beast I think. If the LGT doesn't get stripped and caged and turned into a rally car, then it will get parted out.

The tow truck missed the bumper support completely and pushed the trunk in about a foot. Crumpled up the sides and pushed things in all over the place. Mechanically nothing is damaged and it runs and drives great, I still have brake lights too, but no directionals heh. I'm perfectly fine, but I'll probably be a little sore in the morning.

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[TGX4776]

while delivering parts to a shop today I saw they had a 96 LGT sedan that they were parting out. After inquireing about rust I asked for the price of just the trunk lid. $225 is what they wanted. I asked if that was for the whole car or just the trunk lid. Nope just the trunk lid.

Am i wrong in thinking I could get a new one for that cost?

[redlegacygt]

thats nuts man, glad to hear your ok though. My vote is for rally car!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

NOOOOOOO! There seems to be some people who are out to destroy 2nd gen legacys! lol

[chuckthefuk]

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[Huffer]

07 lgt calipers and rotors front and rear

Hello fatty!


Today I got surprise butt sex from a tow truck... 99% sure it's totaled. Time to go with something a little different for my daily driver/work vehicle and focus on building up the SVX into a beast I think. If the LGT doesn't get stripped and caged and turned into a rally car, then it will get parted out.

The tow truck missed the bumper support completely and pushed the trunk in about a foot. Crumpled up the sides and pushed things in all over the place. Mechanically nothing is damaged and it runs and drives great, I still have brake lights too, but no directionals heh. I'm perfectly fine, but I'll probably be a little sore in the morning.

Holy crap. Glad you're ok but it's time to get some compensation. You could well suffer a long time from whiplash!

[evolegacy]

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think i just shed a tear there T_T

[redlegacygt]

07 lgt calipers and rotors front and rear

Hello fatty!


Today I got surprise butt sex from a tow truck... 99% sure it's totaled. Time to go with something a little different for my daily driver/work vehicle and focus on building up the SVX into a beast I think. If the LGT doesn't get stripped and caged and turned into a rally car, then it will get parted out.

The tow truck missed the bumper support completely and pushed the trunk in about a foot. Crumpled up the sides and pushed things in all over the place. Mechanically nothing is damaged and it runs and drives great, I still have brake lights too, but no directionals heh. I'm perfectly fine, but I'll probably be a little sore in the morning.

Holy crap. Glad you're ok but it's time to get some compensation. You could well suffer a long time from whiplash!


what huffer said man... take your time tomorrow, you'll def. feel it and make sure you let them know. I didnt think was much till i dealt with it. Definitely not fun.

[httrdd]

Today I got surprise butt sex from a tow truck... 99% sure it's totaled. Time to go with something a little different for my daily driver/work vehicle and focus on building up the SVX into a beast I think. If the LGT doesn't get stripped and caged and turned into a rally car, then it will get parted out.

The tow truck missed the bumper support completely and pushed the trunk in about a foot. Crumpled up the sides and pushed things in all over the place. Mechanically nothing is damaged and it runs and drives great, I still have brake lights too, but no directionals heh. I'm perfectly fine, but I'll probably be a little sore in the morning.

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Sux man, but good to see you are alright. Is that your swapped car? I thought you were Wrx swapped.

[02legacygt]

I finally installed my exhaust corrrectly. Love the sound nice and bass'ey and low toned.

[TGX4776]

07 lgt calipers and rotors front and rear

Hello fatty!

eh?

[ubar legacy]

this is why trucks should be lowered. ;)

that sucks though..

[TireIron]

Yea, I about cried when I accepted that it may be totaled and I will have to get into something else. I get too attached to my vehicles. And nope, LGT motor and swapped from auto to manual. Although the engine only has 30K on a good (properly done) headgasket job and full reseal. So if this gets parted out, look for at least a few good things to come out of it. The only thing from it I can use on the SVX are the rear lateral links, and possibly the swaybar endlinks, but i have to check on those.

[superu]

Oh and the Last pic of her as two tone.

Or three-tone :smt005

[Soul Shinobi]

tonight im going to double up on the header gaskets (i think the flanges are a little warped), replace a front axle, and gotta lube up my rear brake calipers.. theyre sticking. it sucks! any suggestions for a brake upgrade (for cheapish)??
Axis Ultimate pads (~$100 full set) at http://www.r1concepts.com and cheap disks (~$100 full set). Very aggressive pads. I'd also suggest Goodridge stainless steel brake lines (~$100), the part number for first gen Imprezas works for second gen Legacys. A master cylinder brace (~$100) works well too, and ones that fit first gen Imprezas again fit second gen Legacies. Look, if you want something for your braking system, every damn thing is just about $100 even.

[ubar legacy]

[quote="ubar legacy":1vv9rudv]tonight im going to double up on the header gaskets (i think the flanges are a little warped), replace a front axle, and gotta lube up my rear brake calipers.. theyre sticking. it sucks! any suggestions for a brake upgrade (for cheapish)??
Axis Ultimate pads (~$100 full set) at http://www.r1concepts.com and cheap disks (~$100 full set). Very aggressive pads. I'd also suggest Goodridge stainless steel brake lines (~$100), the part number for first gen Imprezas works for second gen Legacys. A master cylinder brace (~$100) works well too, and ones that fit first gen Imprezas again fit second gen Legacies. Look, if you want something for your braking system, every damn thing is just about $100 even.[/quote:1vv9rudv]
and with all of that....my brakes would still suck lol I need calipers. thats my main concern...

[Soul Shinobi]

Remanufactured from a local autoparts store, Pepboys isn't bad for prices around here. Just do the fronts, then decide if you want to replace the rears. I made the mistake of ordering remanufactured calipers online, don't do that. Get them from a store so you can throw them at the sales clerk when something goes wrong.

[DarkPhoenix]

Nothing!! Started a new job and haven't been able to find a WRX caliper bracket without going to the stealership.

[httrdd]

Not even on a part out on NASIOC?

[jockstar]

Installed some fog lights in my car. Took a little more time than I thought. But looks good i think!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/imsense1307657582464-1.jpg

[evolegacy]

uhh....I drove it? lol. Got an update from Reason about my HFC, finally got shipped. Just gotta pick it up then find a date to get the exhaust fabbed up. Hopefully I can do this before the meet.

[1-3-2-4]

I'm hoping I can do my headgaskets before the meet and a replacement tranny

[TireIron]

I'm hoping I can do my headgaskets before the meet and a replacement tranny
I've got a good auto, and if I end up parting out the LGT once it's totalled I'll have a good 5-speed too heh.

[Grafton]

Started rewiring the front end of my car, using solder connections, proper wire, and heat shrink. in contrast to the hob-job of crap that was in place before...

so far I've only got the drivers side finished and the passenger side headlight wired up

[TGX4776]

thinking about trading her for an 86 brat and some cash

[Soul Shinobi]

Enjoying my lightweight underdrive pulley, though I'd prefer a stock sized one so idle isn't a low voltage, not-so-cold-AC affair (hey I scored it for $20, though I did have to get $30 in new belts). Fantasizing about a lightweight flywheel. Might actually get an MSD coil pack and Magnecor plug wires. Response is pleasure. Realistically, I need to do braked first! You know, rotors that aren't missing large chunks (no exageration) causing massive shudder, and pads that aren't made of cardboard.

[White2.5GTLimited]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCF0055-1.jpg
Good lord, I would have been absolutely livid about that. Knowing that a car like mine (BD GT) is destroyed makes me sad. I like them a whole lot. Btw, there was a storm in CT today. A huge one. Lightning struck a tree beside my house & this is where the branch it hit landed:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/God1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/God2-1.jpg

The car was supposed to be backed into that spot this morning but upon coming from the basement, I had stepped on a nail & the pain in my heel kept me from getting up. Best thing I did to the car? Left it in that spot or else I'd have lost a roof...

[MRLancaster]

Picked up the car, put the JDM lights and grill back in, and put on all the emblems. And here she is!


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/downsized_0609011321-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0609011329-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0609011327-1.jpg

The tape pulled off paint on a few places, getting that fixed for free on wed, they were really upset. But I was like hey shit happens, Im sooo happy about the paint!

[TGX4776]

damn I like that.

[redlegacygt]

^^^ car def. looks sweet man

[TGX4776]

close up of the door handles. please.

[MRLancaster]

Theyre stock, I didnt get them painted.

[Soul Shinobi]

There is a naked man in one photo.

[jockstar]

wow.

[MRLancaster]

There is a naked man in one photo.


hahaha he's not naked. It was like 100 degrees today. He just got out of his pool. Do most of my work at his house, because my apartment doesnt allow car maintenance. >.<

[ubar legacy]

removed my a/c condenser, strategically drilled multiple holes in my stock air box, and installed a k&n drop in filter from a buddys 240sx after i convinced him to get a cone filter! lol id like to do a hybrid intake set up.. know of any cheap kits online? (like mainly for that pipe from the throttle body to the air box?

[Navi271]

Dang mrlancaster your car looks great in ONE color!

[ElbryanWolf]

Picked up the car, put the JDM lights and grill back in, and put on all the emblems. And here she is!


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/downsized_0609011321-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0609011329-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0609011327-1.jpg

The tape pulled off paint on a few places, getting that fixed for free on wed, they were really upset. But I was like hey shit happens, Im sooo happy about the paint!

Dude I really dig the new color :) Very very nice job from your painters.

-Wolf-

[ElbryanWolf]

removed my a/c condenser, strategically drilled multiple holes in my stock air box, and installed a k&n drop in filter from a buddys 240sx after i convinced him to get a cone filter! lol id like to do a hybrid intake set up.. know of any cheap kits online? (like mainly for that pipe from the throttle body to the air box?

I think Cosmo Racing is pretty cheap if you are looking only for the pipe:

http://www.cosmoracing.com/search.asp?searchstring=subaru

Cheers

-Wolf-

[httrdd]

Car looks great for sure, but what happened to the original color you were looking to paint? That would of been amazing!

[MRLancaster]

Car looks great for sure, but what happened to the original color you were looking to paint? That would of been amazing!

The blue I chose, they ended up running out of, so they told me about this one, and I loved it even more. Its not in your face as much. And complements the lights very well. I think the other would have looked good on a legacy, the dark looks very good on the outback to me.

[Huffer]

There is a naked man in one photo.

[BG5guy]

got a new watch to express my love for my Fozz and Subaru's
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n554/neil_edge/watch.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

changed the oil, put in a new oil filter, and took off my Hella lights. Sad to see them gone, but they're not being used as much as I thought, and I kinda need some cash.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247544_10150214389977476_652632475_7538268_7376634_n.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

^^^^^^^^^
How much for the pizza hut rug!!

Quick cash yo!

[chuckthefuk]

got a new watch to express my love for my Fozz and Subaru's
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Forester.... Subaru Forester

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/6301/jamesbondbrosnan.jpg

[eekay]

Hah!

[evolegacy]

nothing with the car (cept finding a 3.56/gal gas station and fillin her up ^^), got my new phone in today, HTC Aria, fiddling with the back of it for the past 10 mins trying to open it to get the damn battery in >.<

[MRLancaster]

got a new watch to express my love for my Fozz and Subaru's
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Forester.... Subaru Forester

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


:smt023 :smt023

[racingking951]

nothing today but in 3 weeks she's going in be painted however i wont have the GT spoiler, hood, bumper, or sides so ill just have to add those later and color match them

[ubar legacy]

nothing today but in 3 weeks she's going in be painted however i wont have the GT spoiler, hood, bumper, or sides so ill just have to add those later and color match them
id just wait to paint it. color match is usually a close match. nothing beats painting everything all on the same batch of paint.
just a suggestion

[evolegacy]

nothing today but in 3 weeks she's going in be painted however i wont have the GT spoiler, hood, bumper, or sides so ill just have to add those later and color match them
id just wait to paint it. color match is usually a close match. nothing beats painting everything all on the same batch of paint.
just a suggestion

:smt023

[02_Legacy]

Today I did a timing belt/water pump service in a friends Forester. It took me 5 hours to replace the timing belt, all idlers, water pump, camshaft oil seals, and refill the cooling system. Not bad in my book.

[Benfolio]

Started attacking my rust, found WAY more than I thought I had (of course, isn't that the rust rule?), now considering suicide/new car/just freaking fixing it with bondo.

[Soul Shinobi]

Realigned my headlights by shimming them with bark mulch. Yes this happens often.

Still have a vibration behind the rear seats on long right hand turns when the suspension loads up (like on- and off-ramps). Nothing in the trunk, need someone to sit back there to nail it down.

[TireIron]

nothing today but in 3 weeks she's going in be painted however i wont have the GT spoiler, hood, bumper, or sides so ill just have to add those later and color match them
Too bad you're in florida, you could strip those off one of my two LGTs for close to nothing before I get rid of them.

[Grafton]

finally finished correctly rewiring my headlights/foglights/sidemarkers soldering that much sucks in this heat

[1-3-2-4]

Got the magnaflow installed yesterday now I just need the headers again hopfully that will give me a deeper tone with the stock cats it gets a bit raspy at high rpm.

[racingking951]

nothing today but in 3 weeks she's going in be painted however i wont have the GT spoiler, hood, bumper, or sides so ill just have to add those later and color match them
Too bad you're in florida, you could strip those off one of my two LGTs for close to nothing before I get rid of them.

I would definitely do that if I was closer. The bd legacy is kinda rare down here, especially for the junkyards

[TGX4776]

well this is interesting http://www.sonictuning.com/suspension/s ... overs.html (http://www.sonictuning.com/suspension/subaru/subaru-legacy-bd-bg-s1-adjustable-coilovers.html)

[Soul Shinobi]

Huh, haven't heard of them. I hear BC coilovers are good for $1,000. I also hear $500 Raceland coilovers are dangerous crap. Just throwing those out there.

[TGX4776]

Heard good things about sonic and they are local. Just don't see many places selling specifically for the bd/bg. My friend has some bc coilovers on his bugeye. I have already decided to go with bc.

[racingking951]

$67.00 bucks for a RFRB grill for a BD

you just got to figure out how to ship it lol, they also have some other JDM parts for cheap

http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5 ... ill-144179 (http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5-late-genuine-op-grill-144179)

[02_Legacy]

changed oil and rotated tires today

[1-3-2-4]

$67.00 bucks for a RFRB grill for a BD

you just got to figure out how to ship it lol, they also have some other JDM parts for cheap

http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5 ... ill-144179 (http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5-late-genuine-op-grill-144179)


I thought about changing grills in my outback but I decided why bother most of them are overpriced (shipping) so I just repainted mine black however i cracked the Subaru emblem on the front as i was going to make the background black and the stars yellow.. Oh well I need a replacement from the dealer and that's $35

I have the enamel paint and all ready lol

[WESTcoast]

$67.00 bucks for a RFRB grill for a BD

you just got to figure out how to ship it lol, they also have some other JDM parts for cheap

http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5 ... ill-144179 (http://www.nengun.com/subaru/legacy-bd5-late-genuine-op-grill-144179)


I thought about changing grills in my outback but I decided why bother most of them are overpriced (shipping) so I just repainted mine black however i cracked the Subaru emblem on the front as i was going to make the background black and the stars yellow.. Oh well I need a replacement from the dealer and that's $35

I have the enamel paint and all ready lol

Someone on here is selling L7 badges that fit the stock emblem for 5 bucks or somthin ill pm u

[TGX4776]

Lol I just glued mine back on or I'd send it to you

[Okin DaVanh]

Huh, haven't heard of them. I hear BC coilovers are good for $1,000. I also hear $500 Raceland coilovers are dangerous crap. Just throwing those out there.



:smt018 Don't talk about what you don't know Bawwss :grin:


Just like you, I was skeptic at first too. I had Eibach's with Bilstiens on my car for months, had to rebuild my Billy's, so I got a set of Racelands as temp. replacements. I haven't had not 1 problem with them in over 3500 miles. Alot of the people who crap on them, are doing so because (IMO) they're not really a track set up. They're for those who might want to replace an entirely worn suspension with something new, and not parts here and there, every now and then.

Bottom line: They're great for the budget builder and those who want to drop there car, and not there bank balance all while achieving lowness :smt023 Not everyone tracks there car, and the valving on them are ok for my use.

[1-3-2-4]

I thought all L7 badges are not oval?

[TGX4776]

[quote="Soul Shinobi":25j5bnco]Huh, haven't heard of them. I hear BC coilovers are good for $1,000. I also hear $500 Raceland coilovers are dangerous crap. Just throwing those out there.



:smt018 Don't talk about what you don't know Bawwss :grin:


Just like you, I was skeptic at first too. I had Eibach's with Bilstiens on my car for months, had to rebuild my Billy's, so I got a set of Racelands as temp. replacements. I haven't had not 1 problem with them in over 3500 miles. Alot of the people who crap on them, are doing so because (IMO) they're not really a track set up. They're for those who might want to replace an entirely worn suspension with something new, and not parts here and there, every now and then.

Bottom line: They're great for the budget builder and those who want to drop there car, and not there bank balance all while achieving lowness :smt023 Not everyone tracks there car, and the valving on them are ok for my use.[/quote:25j5bnco]

Alot of people around here use them and i havent heard of one problem

[eekay]

I thought all L7 badges are not oval?
All the OEM badges, yes. People design L7 overlays though. They're pretty sweet.

[geckoboy86]

DIY Grounding kit installed. Did both Heads, the Throttle body, Alternator, and redid the Body ground.

[Soul Shinobi]

[quote="Soul Shinobi":1ahozz9y]Huh, haven't heard of them. I hear BC coilovers are good for $1,000. I also hear $500 Raceland coilovers are dangerous crap. Just throwing those out there.
:smt018 Don't talk about what you don't know Bawwss :grin:

Just like you, I was skeptic at first too. I had Eibach's with Bilstiens on my car for months, had to rebuild my Billy's, so I got a set of Racelands as temp. replacements. I haven't had not 1 problem with them in over 3500 miles. Alot of the people who crap on them, are doing so because (IMO) they're not really a track set up. They're for those who might want to replace an entirely worn suspension with something new, and not parts here and there, every now and then.

Bottom line: They're great for the budget builder and those who want to drop there car, and not there bank balance all while achieving lowness :smt023 Not everyone tracks there car, and the valving on them are ok for my use.
Alot of people around here use them and i havent heard of one problem[/quote:1ahozz9y]
I actually Googled them again to find the thread I was thinking of when I said that (I remembered seeing a coilover body cracked in half). Turns out I didn't read it closely the first time I saw it and the pic wasn't of a Raceland unit (it was a more expensive brand). They were discussing how cost doesn't always equal performance, etc. I stand corrected. :razz:

A friend of mine with a '02 Impreza wagon has BCs, they're a bit hard but work well. I also know a guy with a second gen Legacy with Racelands, he just leaves them slammed for the look and can't comment on handling.

[Okin DaVanh]

I havent opted to hit the track yet, but im really impressed about the ride comfort ive gotten with them so far. Dont get me wrong... They're stiff as most coilovers are, but not too stiff.


going by what i found out before I installed them, people give em a bad rep as they were priced so low for a complete set up that it was almost to good to be true. That and internet bad mouth rumors and the fact of where theyre manufactured (China)was all I could find for the negatives.

[Dead91silvia]

Got my Outback running! Didnt know how much more fun a 2.5 was with a 5 speed! Kinda wish my GT was one now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_6471-1.jpg

[prodriver1]

while delivering parts to a shop today I saw they had a 96 LGT sedan that they were parting out. After inquireing about rust I asked for the price of just the trunk lid. $225 is what they wanted. I asked if that was for the whole car or just the trunk lid. Nope just the trunk lid.

Am i wrong in thinking I could get a new one for that cost?
I have a rust free gt trunk for $100, its black you want it?

[Benfolio]

Got my Hella 500's in today. Found them on eBay for $45. SHIPPED.

Got them out of the box, and there's a WalMart clearance sticker on them. $10.00 :lol:

Oh well, not gonna find a deal like that around here!

[Dead91silvia]

Got my Hella 500's in today. Found them on eBay for $45. SHIPPED.

Got them out of the box, and there's a WalMart clearance sticker on them. $10.00 :lol:

Oh well, not gonna find a deal like that around here!

Dont you hate that?! hahaha! If I was the seller, I would have at least taken the clearance sticker off... I sold some Yakima Q-clips (4 of them) for $30 and I had got them on clearance for $6... I made money and the other guy still thought he got a good deal...

[prodriver1]

Got my Outback running! Didnt know how much more fun a 2.5 was with a 5 speed! Kinda wish my GT was one now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_6471-1.jpg
you sir are a great person! long live all who resurrect subarus :smt023 :smt026

[harrymaneuvers]

So over the weekend I did a few things to the GF's WRX.

- Tranny drain and refill with Amsoil ATF
- Rear diff drain and refill with Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90
- Installed Rallitek 4EAT mount insert (soft)
- Was also going to install whiteline gearbox positive shift kit until I realized that it MUST be only for a MT even though NOTHING that I read when researching the mod mentioned that it was only for a MT. The AT doesnt have that three piece crossmember under the tranny, just a single piece of metal that goes under the tranny mount.
- Installed Goodrich Stainless Steal lines (Blue) and flushed with Prestone Dot 4. (Waiting for speedbleeders before putting in ATE superblue or Amsoil Dot 4)

- Durring brake line install, discovered that her drivers side front caliper was without a lower bolt!!!! Upon further investigation, it appears that someone twisted the bolt head off and just decided to leave the pin with the other half of the bolt in the caliper. A quick trip to Autozone (only place in town that had a caliper pin for me) and I got the old pin out, greased the new one and installed. Really scary to think that not only did we drive the wagon back from So-Cal like this, but we also did a trip to Portland and back (1300 miles)!!!!

[Soul Shinobi]

- Was also going to install whiteline gearbox positive shift kit until I realized that it MUST be only for a MT even though NOTHING that I read when researching the mod mentioned that it was only for a MT. The AT doesnt have that three piece crossmember under the tranny, just a single piece of metal that goes under the tranny mount.
I will take it, yes thank you! :lol:


That bit about the brakes is scary! Like "maybe I should call a lawyer?" scary!

[Benfolio]

Got my Hella 500's in today. Found them on eBay for $45. SHIPPED.

Got them out of the box, and there's a WalMart clearance sticker on them. $10.00 :lol:

Oh well, not gonna find a deal like that around here!

Dont you hate that?! hahaha! If I was the seller, I would have at least taken the clearance sticker off... I sold some Yakima Q-clips (4 of them) for $30 and I had got them on clearance for $6... I made money and the other guy still thought he got a good deal...

Holy crap, just found a bonus in the box! He used a brand new XL Captain Morgan t-shirt as packing material! :smt030

This has to be my weirdest eBay score ever....

[TGX4776]

while delivering parts to a shop today I saw they had a 96 LGT sedan that they were parting out. After inquireing about rust I asked for the price of just the trunk lid. $225 is what they wanted. I asked if that was for the whole car or just the trunk lid. Nope just the trunk lid.

Am i wrong in thinking I could get a new one for that cost?
I have a rust free gt trunk for $100, its black you want it?

If its 100 shipped i'd be up for it.

[httrdd]

Bubble bath that my daughter and I gave her.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/670490745_photobucket_46037_-1.jpg

[Soul Shinobi]

Looks great! Been a while since I've seen pics of your car.

[ouch1011]

Its pretty crazy how awesome the black/OBP LGTs look with a drop and some JDM goodness :smt002

[prodriver1]

while delivering parts to a shop today I saw they had a 96 LGT sedan that they were parting out. After inquireing about rust I asked for the price of just the trunk lid. $225 is what they wanted. I asked if that was for the whole car or just the trunk lid. Nope just the trunk lid.

Am i wrong in thinking I could get a new one for that cost?
I have a rust free gt trunk for $100, its black you want it?

If its 100 shipped i'd be up for it.
lol. it would be that much just for shipping. I just drove duluth to chicago for a diff in one day, you could do it:)

[evolegacy]

Bubble bath that my daughter and I gave her.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/670490745_photobucket_46037_-1.jpg


now thats my goal for the paint to be like on my car! lol, mines all dung up and got a few rust spots and rot holes to deal with. did you repaint that?

[httrdd]

Nope the picture make you think it looks nice. Lol. I have some touch ups to do as well as some minor rust spots to grind down. Planning on claying/buffing/polishings/waxing after the touch ups are done.

[evolegacy]

just relized the fans were in front of the radiator, those extras or did you move them?

[httrdd]

With the Eg33 swap you need a push style fan. I got those off of a Chrystler.

[eekay]

Bought a '96 Impreza with a complete Version II STi swap. Gonna gut the thing, switch the block out, and dump it all into my '99 Lego GTL. Gonna be a blast! Pictures of recent purchase to come soon.

[Dead91silvia]

Got my Outback running! Didnt know how much more fun a 2.5 was with a 5 speed! Kinda wish my GT was one now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_6471-1.jpg
you sir are a great person! long live all who resurrect subarus :smt023 :smt026

I wont show you want happened to the car the motor came from... haha :roll:

[Soul Shinobi]

Bought a '96 Impreza with a complete Version II STi swap. Gonna gut the thing, switch the block out, and dump it all into my '99 Lego GTL. Gonna be a blast! Pictures of recent purchase to come soon.
Awesome!! :grin:

[MRLancaster]

In the process of putting my roof racks back on now that the weather is nice. :)

[harrymaneuvers]

GF's WRX got a Cobb AP today... flashed to stage 1 on 91 octane.


Only about 20 miles on it so far...

[eekay]

Began my STi swap project! viewtopic.php?p=254029#p254029 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=254029#p254029)

[MRLancaster]

As of today....well by the end of this week. I will be the proud owner of a set of Prodrive P1's

[geckoboy86]

Picked up an eBay strut bar and some JDM clear sidemarkers from a local.
The strut bar was previously install on a 97 Legacy GT, but when I installed it on my 95L, the end on the strut towers hit my hood. Any suggestions?

[Soul Shinobi]

Picked up an eBay strut bar and some JDM clear sidemarkers from a local.
The strut bar was previously install on a 97 Legacy GT, but when I installed it on my 95L, the end on the strut towers hit my hood. Any suggestions?
Well my friend and I banged out the hood where it contacted, many people do.

[MRLancaster]

Picked up an eBay strut bar and some JDM clear sidemarkers from a local.
The strut bar was previously install on a 97 Legacy GT, but when I installed it on my 95L, the end on the strut towers hit my hood. Any suggestions?
Well my friend and I banged out the hood where it contacted, many people do.

same

[DarkPhoenix]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!! Finally got my girlfriend's GF up and running after it had been sitting in her dad's driveway since Thanksgiving. Now I just have to get it aligned and inspected and she will have her car back.

[evolegacy]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!! Finally got my girlfriend's GF up and running after it had been sitting in her dad's driveway since Thanksgiving. Now I just have to get it aligned and inspected and she will have her car back.

sweet, if its up b4 the meet you should both drive down :3

[DarkPhoenix]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!! Finally got my girlfriend's GF up and running after it had been sitting in her dad's driveway since Thanksgiving. Now I just have to get it aligned and inspected and she will have her car back.

sweet, if its up b4 the meet you should both drive down :3


It'll definitely be up by that time, but I have to work that night so I will not be making the meet again this year. :(

[Grafton]

The after market alarm the PO installed finally craped out, good to know the only thing needed to disable the alarm was unplugging the box or cutting the ground

[Benfolio]

Installed Hellas, finished wiring, installed auxiliary reversing lamp (looks ghetto but so does the rest of the car) tied into the backup lamp wiring, finished fiberglassing, sanding, and primering rust on both quarters. MIGHT get it coated tomorrow since its ALL i have left to do. Uh, besides reinstall roof rack cross bars, roof basket, spare tire, and misc I need to do before the big Don Miller Subaru car show in Madison on Saturday.

We'll see how far I get.

[Grafton]

New drivers side seat belt installed under warranty

[Dead91silvia]

New drivers side seat belt installed under warranty

I had that done with my driver and right rear belts... Sad thing was they didnt tq the bolts right... Pathetic... But it's REALLY nice to have new belts huh?!

[MRLancaster]

Picked up the car from getting a few spots painted that the tape pulled. About to refurbish the trim again. and then took a pic with my friends RS https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0617011106a01-1.jpg

[Reason]

I haven't driven my car in over a month... :-(

[Huffer]

I haven't driven my car in over a month... :-(

I see you and raise you 3 months.

[BG5guy]

bid on a 02-03 JDM STI hood scoop for the fozz

[chuckthefuk]

I see your 3 months and raise you over a year! Still no cage.. still no widebody.. But.. i got time off from work so the wheel will be in motion soon

-Chuck

[harrymaneuvers]

STi uppipe installed on the GF's GG. Wahoo! The braggin wagon is coming along quite nice.

Current mod list (keep in mind it was bone stock when we bought it 5 weeks ago):

Engine
Cobb AP Stage 1
Perrin LWCP
Perrin AFTA-MAF tube
Perrin radiator shroud
Perrin Intercooler Hose kit
Flex-Innovations grounding kit
Forester 110 amp alternator upgrade
X2 Power AGM Battery (Odyssey Twin)
Mishimoto ancillary hose kit
Sti uppipe
K&N filter (I know there are no gains but it is easy to maintain)
Amsoil Synthetic 5w30
Amsoil EAO filter

Driveline
Rallitek 4EAT transmission mount insert
Perrin rear differential lockdown kit (being installed this weekend)
Amsoil ATF fluid swap
Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 in the rear differential
Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 in the front differential

Exterior:
Cleared headlights
DDM Tuning 5000k lowbeams
Lamin-x foglamp covers
Carbon Fiber hood dampers
STi front splitters (to be installed when I source sedan/sti fenders/bumper)
STi Hood Scoop (to be installed when I source sedan/sti fenders/bumper)
STi Air diffuser with intercooler spray nozzle (to be installed when I source sedan/sti fenders/bumper)
Rally Armor UR black flaps with blue lettering
Impreza "i" symbol in the grill
Formula One Pinnacle tint (next week)

Brakes
Goodrich SS lines in dark blue
Amsoil DOT 4
Perrin Master Cylinder Brace (to be installed)

No audio upgrades yet but they are coming

Near future plans include installing heated seat elements. Color matched side skirts. DDM HID 5000k highbeams :twisted: Sway and strut bars (whiteline). STi TMIC.

Pics will be up soon.

[1-3-2-4]

picked these up today

$109.25

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_2419-1.jpg

[Huffer]

!! $100 for some gaskets?

[1-3-2-4]

!! $100 for some gaskets?


whats what I was thinking...

I had looked online and it was showing the MRSP price which was like $40 so I was like ok.. but I got to the dealer I was like damn... the parts guy himself was like are you good with that?

[Soul Shinobi]

"NO! No I am not good with that, fine Sir! I demand a reduction in price to a reasonable sum!"

[Benfolio]

Ta-da!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/5843748433_b6fac96c78_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42964170@N08/5843748433/)

Was only at work (after working 8-6) until 1AM getting it all done. Left it to dry overnight, looks pretty dang nice.

[1-3-2-4]

"NO! No I am not good with that, fine Sir! I demand a reduction in price to a reasonable sum!"


haha i should of said that to see the priceless look on his face.

[chuckthefuk]

Hey now.. thats fancy!!


Ta-da!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/5843748433_b6fac96c78_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42964170@N08/5843748433/)

Was only at work (after working 8-6) until 1AM getting it all done. Left it to dry overnight, looks pretty dang nice.

[Dead91silvia]

picked these up today

$109.25

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_2419-1.jpg

Holy flying lug nuts Batman! I think I got mine for $40 each when I did mine! But I'm also a shop, soooo that might be why... :roll: