What have you done to your car today?

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Attempted to install my $10 Ebay Strut Tower Bar, but alas... it was $10 for a reason.

Seems that the bar itself sits too high and contacts the hood when closed. I can probably swivel the bar toward the back of the engine bay and get it to work, but I ran out of time before work =\.

[Huffer]

Attempted to install my $10 Ebay Strut Tower Bar, but alas... it was $10 for a reason.

Seems that the bar itself sits too high and contacts the hood when closed. I can probably swivel the bar toward the back of the engine bay and get it to work, but I ran out of time before work =\.

let me guess - you got a CUSCO lookalike style for a GC?

[dplacencia]

You get what you pay for. It's sad but true. :-(

[Huffer]

Heck no - I got my strut bars for $30. Perfect fit. You just have to know what to buy. ;)

[evolegacy]

Just finished installing ground wire kit., have 1 extra wire cuz i didnt trust placing it from battery to valve cover like the instructions said. heh. but for the moment i have battery to driver side chassis, battery to transmission, battery to intake manifold, and intake manifold to passenger side chassis. might put that last wire from transmission to firewall, unsure still.

as for improvements, couldnt tell since i tested the car cold, but the lights did seem slightly brighter than usual. more testing in the morning on my way to work (highway speeds ^_^)

[henryq89]

just tinted my tail lights...they look awesome...pics up2mrw!

[99SUS SFD]

Installed my RainX Latitude wipers on my lunch break. Will be putting RainX on the windshield after work.

Exciting, I know.

[rougeben83]

sold the wrx front seats. I'm back on the stockers...for now :twisted:

[BenO]

cleaned out the mud that was caked on the inside of the wheels so it would stop going crazy over 55. Also, ripped out my stereo again to try and fix my radio, I get one station clear and the power antenna is still not going up. Fixed my 12v charger thing whatever it's called, wouldn't charge anything before now it charges my phone but iPod one won't work... maybe the charger itself is broke.

Also wrote down a list of everything I want to do to my car that is inexpensive and mainly just fixer ups with rust and painting different things

[1-3-2-4]

installed white LEDs for my HVAC controls and tomorrow after work it's time for the water pump and T-belt and Tensioners to be changed.


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[)2edline]

installed white LEDs for my HVAC controls and tomorrow after work it's time for the water pump and T-belt and Tensioners to be changed.


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how hard is the LED changeover?

[1-3-2-4]

[quote="1-3-2-4":smlm7o95]installed white LEDs for my HVAC controls and tomorrow after work it's time for the water pump and T-belt and Tensioners to be changed.


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how hard is the LED changeover?[/quote:smlm7o95]

Not hard at all... I followed the guide here..

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26408

[Huffer]

I tripped a P0440 code last night. Damnit!

[decke48]

I tripped a P0440 code last night. Damnit!
make sure that gas cap is tight

[Brockley]

Back to the steering wheel thing, my V3Sti Nardi made a HUGE difference in the feel of the car. its much easier to control the car under hard driving (backroad/autox fun)
I did notice that the wheel does vibrate just Slightly more than it did before (from a slightly Out of balance tire)

did you put a resistor in line so the airbag light works correctly? best $0.25 mod after you do it. I also put my cruise in teh colum, which I actually like a lot better than on the wheel.

[Huffer]

I don't understand why you guys would swap to a Nardi wheel when it's the same diameter as your stock wheel? If you're losing the SRS you should just switch to a smalled (320mm dia) wheel for quicker turn-in. I had an Autotechnica wheel on my Impreza L, best mod I did besides my springs and rsb.

[chuckthefuk]

I don't understand why you guys would swap to a Nardi wheel when it's the same diameter as your stock wheel? If you're losing the SRS you should just switch to a smalled (320mm dia) wheel for quicker turn-in. I had an Autotechnica wheel on my Impreza L, best mod I did besides my springs and rsb.

Subaru branded Nardi wheels look stock. And stock doesn't get stolen! The wheel is lighter then the stock SRS unit and there dirt cheap when the deal is up for grabs. Personal preference anyways.
-Chuck

[evolegacy]

doing an oil change tonight, switching over from Castrol High Mileage to a full synthetic, hopin to clean out the crap in the engine that's built up.

[1-3-2-4]

giving a little love.. I had to stop for the night since it got cold and I can't get the crank off because the car would roll backwards with the ebrake up and in 5th gear..

also it seems my timing belt skipped a few teeth after my missed shift on the highway.. I went from 5th to 3rd and hit 6500 before I fully saw what happened. gotta get the old radiator out in the morning.

and if I have enough time I can do the rear diff fluid and give the car a bath, birds like to crap all over this color.. this is worst then that seamist green impreza I had.

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[scubydu]

Rotated the tires, cleaned the wheels (inside and out) adjusted the headlights, stopped my rattling heat shield.

[1-3-2-4]

Trying to figure out if my timing jumped or the belt was not aligned with the marks?

it's hard to tell.

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[decke48]

you'll never get the belt marks to line up to the static timing marks on the gears. line up the cam with the factory timing marks. and if you dont want the center timing cover to come off there should be a mark on the crank pully that should sit in the 10-15 range on the cover(as long as the pulley hasnt spun on the rubber balancer). but pulling the cover off to see the crank mark would be the best

[T_F_E]

I figured I am to cool for a grill so I mounted my driving lights were the grill should be, I get some pictures up soon!

[1-3-2-4]

getting dirty and trying to get the car all cleaned up... got a bit of coolant in my mouth trying to get the bypass hose off the water pump.

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[Benfolio]

JDM projectors in and wired properly, removed fogs and blacked out the chrome ring around my grille using an old trick I learnt back in the day..... electrical tape! Will decide later if I like it enough to PAINT the grille black.



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[1-3-2-4]

wow that's pretty nice you can't tell you used tape at all

[Benfolio]

I know. It's a great little mod for blacking out chrome trim like grilles, window moulding, etc. Takes some paitence, a sharp razor blade, and a steady hand. Looks no worse than the tape car makers use for pillar black out tape. Mazda in particular uses crap that has bad cut lines and obvious overlap. This is better.

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[evolegacy]

filled the gap between the 2-1 collector on my headers with some therosteel, temp fix til i buy the new exhaust system.

I noticed something strange the last few days but it just hit me that it wasnt my headers like i thought. At roughly 3500-4500 rpms, no matter what gear it is (long as its in drive), I get this metallic rattling sound, as if something is loose, like a bolt or similiar. I checked all my fittings and secured all lines, but the rattle is still there, posting a deicussion topic if anyone has any ideas as to what it may be. here is the link....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=13484

[dplacencia]

Heat shields probably from the cat since you have no shields on your headers.

[1-3-2-4]

yep I have the same problem if I drive around 3200 it starts to buzz.

[1-3-2-4]

finally changed the damn PCV felt like godzillia put it on :mad:

took my cross bars off.. now my car really looks funny because the bars on each side (forgot the name) the paint has flaked off (looks like old wiper arms) looks kinda taky.. I was going to spray paint them flat black but from what I understand to get them off they are under the grab handles? Or do I have to remove the roof in the car?

[evolegacy]

here's an extremely dumb moronic question for you, how the hell you take off the grill? XD, i need to get rid of the chrome on mine as well, and maybe remove the insides so its a open mouth, been wanting to do it but cant cuz well, im dumb and my repair book is shredded from being tossed around in the trunk during happy hour

[decke48]

use a screwdriver to push in the top clips and pull the grill away from them start on one side and go to the other. then pull up the grill theres a clip on both sides they need to be pulled up off of. in a nutshell

[jg09]

Accidentally ran into the Outback with the Durango (backed into it). Don't know how I accomplished it since the truck never goes over there. :smt017

[99SUS SFD]

Bought it a Yakima rack. Now I just need to determine the bike mount that I want.

[1-3-2-4]

Changed the rear diffy fluid the wear is normal the transmission is next on Saturday if it won't rain.

[evolegacy]

Changed the rear diffy fluid the wear is normal the transmission is next on Saturday if it won't rain.


lol how much of a pain in the ass was it to get the plugs out? im debating on just going at it with my torque wrench, but its in inches, not feet :smt012

[1-3-2-4]

Not hard took me longer to get the drain plug out.

[dplacencia]

I changed my oil and filter on the wagon today. I used Royal purple 10w-30 and a can of engine restore. I also bought a royal purple oil filter.

Touched up a couple of rock chips and that is all for today.

[Huffer]

Not on my car, but last Sunday I did 3 oil changes - 03 Pontiac Vibe, 03 Chevy Malibu, 03 Mitsi Galant.

[rougeben83]

Changed the rear diffy fluid the wear is normal the transmission is next on Saturday if it won't rain.


lol how much of a pain in the ass was it to get the plugs out? im debating on just going at it with my torque wrench, but its in inches, not feet :smt012

it's not that hard, just need a 1/2" drive ratchet, don't even need to use a socket :razz:

Also, I yesterday
:smt002 https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[blackgtbeauty]

added sirius to my kenwood receiver.

[Benfolio]

Ordered my fog blanks from Subaru today. Picking them up on Saturday.

Developed an annoying tinny rattle on the freeway, found out that my center exhaust heatshield decided it doesn't want to be a part of my car no mo'.

So that's what I'll be doing tomorrow.... :smt011

[1-3-2-4]

replaced the knock sensor

[dplacencia]

refinished headlights on the wagon. Wet sanded and buffed them.

[keltik]

Tightened up my pressure plate which had decided to come loose again :smt013

Removed fogs and am looking for something to plug the holes with.

[jey]

Wrenched on and DROVE on my newly acquired 1995 Legacy L Wagon!! AWD and 5-speed of course.

Car overheated as soon as I got on the highway when I bought it Wednesday, so I hobbled it over to Ron's shop and left it there until I could deal with it today.

Drained the radiator - there wasn't much coolant in there :( Replaced the thermostat - at 183k miles the engine is a little tired and you can see at least the valve cover gaskets are also leaking. Maybe even the head gaskets - there's some coolant sitting among all the oil muck.

Filled up the radiator, burped everything thoroughly, warmed it up and couldn't get it to overheat no matter how hard we tried so I think we're good to go. I got to drive it a LOT today because I had to go back over to Missouri to get a safety inspection and then to the DMV and then back AGAIN to Illinois because the current Arizona title requires the previous owner's signature to by notarized! So I had to go back and meet the previous owner and get that taken care of.

Driving it around was a lot of fun! It was nice to be driving a Legacy again - I didn't realize just how much I miss driving mine until today. Previous owner replaced the head unit with some JVC thing and it sounds a lot better than stock. Plus I'm amused by some of the other minor differences between the 1995 and my old 1998 wagon - the locks on ALL the doors lock/unlock when you lock/unlock one of the front doors or unlock the car with a key. That is even an upgrade from my Cadillac! It also has a 140 mph speedometer - which is a little weird because I find myself going faster than I think I'm going because I'm used to where the needle is pointing when I go a certain speed. I also am used to rev-matching based on the needle positions of the speedometer vs. the tachometer - so there's new stuff to get used to :)

I was really sad when all my errands were finished I had to get back into my rental Jeep Liberty. There were cops all over the interstates in Illinois today - so I'm parking the Legacy until I get it licensed. At least now I have the title notarized...

[Benfolio]

Picked up my fog light blanks from the not-quite-local Subaru dealer. "Don't know if these are want you want, but here you go" the parts guy tells me. "Oh yeah, these are what I ordered." Silly parts guy, questioning a parts guy. :smt009

Gotta put em in. Too damn cold and windy out to get them in today.

[1-3-2-4]

Wrenched on and DROVE on my newly acquired 1995 Legacy L Wagon!! AWD and 5-speed of course.

Car overheated as soon as I got on the highway when I bought it Wednesday, so I hobbled it over to Ron's shop and left it there until I could deal with it today.

Drained the radiator - there wasn't much coolant in there :( Replaced the thermostat - at 183k miles the engine is a little tired and you can see at least the valve cover gaskets are also leaking. Maybe even the head gaskets - there's some coolant sitting among all the oil the car with a key. That is even an upgrade from my Cadillac! It also has a 140 mph speedometer - which is a little weird because I find myself going faster than I think I'm going because I'm used to where the needle is pointing when I go a certain speed. I also am used to rev-matching based on the needle positions of the speedometer vs. the tachometer - so there's new stuff to get used to :)

I was really sad when all my errands were finished I had to get back into my rental Jeep Liberty. There were cops all over the interstates in Illinois today - so I'm parking the Legacy until I get it licensed. At least now I have the title notarized...

sweet!

funny we both have to stop driving for almost the same reasons... I have stop tomorrow because my temporary plate expires tomorrow and the only plate I can get next is a 1 day plate.. the DMV closed at 12;30pm today so my exhaust work was not done until around 2pm..

so I will be without my legacy for 3 days :( I can kinda drive it at night but it's iffy.. cops looking to give out tickets now :-/

the car is sooo much nicer now can hear the MT winding up in gears :)

let me know how you make out with the car because i'm curious.

[evolegacy]

parked too close to the curb and rolled my bumper over the curb, when i backed up it pulled the tab out of the driver side fender, leaving the bumber hanging. tried to fix it but i need to bend the fender lip up because when it pulled out it also bent the fender lip, looks like crap now :-(

[T_F_E]

Did the fog light mod, changed oil, tryed to remove axelback bolts (holy shit), Put led's in HVAC controls.

[rougeben83]

picked up some 16x7 alloy wheels w/ tires for $70 :grin:

[99SUS SFD]

Got the clips in the mail for my roof rack. The rest should be here tomorrow.

[Brockley]

Dropped the rear end out of my RX-7.
Adjusted my Legacy's Projector headlights! (so damn happy I bought those)
Need to lower my front coil overs 5mm tonight (I set them higher before I had rolled the fenders, and I rolled them a few months ago, just haven't done it yet b/c of snow/rain/lazy...

[chuckthefuk]

I got my coffee cup a new friend.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/3188/dsc00567.jpg

Chuck

[henryq89]

crappy pics...but you get the idea....H7 6000k HID's...amazing!!!!!!!!
:grin: :grin: :grin:
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[decke48]

^great another person on the road to blind me :razz:
but they look good

[henryq89]

^great another person on the road to blind me :razz:
but they look good


LOL theyre amazing man....i say everyone should get HID's :razz:

[99SUS SFD]

Installed my roof rack last night, I think I like it. :grin:

[jg09]

Actually cleaned up the junk stashed in the car! Now all I've got is engine parts in the back and not tools, tarps, peanuts, bike wheels, etc... :grin:

[ShadowGT]

Hello, I am back. Been really busy for the past few months. It was time to turn my attention back to my 98 Leggy.

Today..
Removed the metal shields from the top of the exhaust pipes. They had been missing mounting bolts and the vibrations started driving me nuts.

Finally after months of no fog lights, got around to changing the bulbs.
Changed the oil - Royal Purple sale at Napa, put in a KN oil filter while down there.

Replaced funky no name air filter on my eBay-Cosmo Racing SRI witih a univeral KN cone filter. Cheap, yet effective.

Tore out the rest of the underhood sound dampening mat because it was sagging and torn to shreds. Car is louder but I don't care.

Put on new billet oil filler cap from ebay with STI emblem. Came with a radiator cap - not bad for 20 bucks and free shipping.

Stainless steel clutch line finally went in today too, bled the slave cylinder.

Yesterday - (had a few days off with nothing to do) soldered rear O2 sensor wires, the collar clamps kept coming undone and tripping the CEL.

New rebuilt starter with solenoid from NAPA, set personal record for starter install - under 4 minutes.
New positive battery wire, old one corroded from previous owner's neglect.

That's it!

[T_F_E]

Hello, I am back. Been really busy for the past few months. It was time to turn my attention back to my 98 Leggy.

Today..
Removed the metal shields from the top of the exhaust pipes. They had been missing mounting bolts and the vibrations started driving me nuts.

Finally after months of no fog lights, got around to changing the bulbs.
Changed the oil - Royal Purple sale at Napa, put in a KN oil filter while down there.

Replaced funky no name air filter on my eBay-Cosmo Racing SRI witih a univeral KN cone filter. Cheap, yet effective.

Tore out the rest of the underhood sound dampening mat because it was sagging and torn to shreds. Car is louder but I don't care.

Put on new billet oil filler cap from ebay with STI emblem. Came with a radiator cap - not bad for 20 bucks and free shipping.

Stainless steel clutch line finally went in today too, bled the slave cylinder.

Yesterday - (had a few days off with nothing to do) soldered rear O2 sensor wires, the collar clamps kept coming undone and tripping the CEL.

New rebuilt starter with solenoid from NAPA, set personal record for starter install - under 4 minutes.
New positive battery wire, old one corroded from previous owner's neglect.

That's it!


Sounds like you have been busy, I hope your plannin on puttin the heatshields back on, they are there for a reason.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Not today, but yesterday:

Installed my Borla Knock-off Headers and Random Technology High-Flow Cat. It sounds pretty sweet, even with the stock mid-pipe and muffler shop axelback.

Today:

Realized that my second attempt at a replacement engine is knocking, just like it did last time. Luckily I got RisingSunEngines to write labor as well as parts into the warranty this time around, I just have to wait until they actually send it in the mail... It has been four weeks now. I did call them out on it earlier this week, but we'll see what happens. Once I have it in hand, I'll call them out on the knock and on the leaky valve cover gaskets on a supposedly regasketed long block.

The saga continues... :smt030

[rougeben83]

Not today, but yesterday:

Installed my Borla Knock-off Headers and Random Technology High-Flow Cat. It sounds pretty sweet, even with the stock mid-pipe and muffler shop axelback.

Today:

Realized that my second attempt at a replacement engine is knocking, just like it did last time. Luckily I got RisingSunEngines to write labor as well as parts into the warranty this time around, I just have to wait until they actually send it in the mail... It has been four weeks now. I did call them out on it earlier this week, but we'll see what happens. Once I have it in hand, I'll call them out on the knock and on the leaky valve cover gaskets on a supposedly regasketed long block.

The saga continues... :smt030

damn, are they giving you jdm engines or do they teardown the one thats fubared and tried to machine that? what a mess.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Not today, but yesterday:

Installed my Borla Knock-off Headers and Random Technology High-Flow Cat. It sounds pretty sweet, even with the stock mid-pipe and muffler shop axelback.

Today:

Realized that my second attempt at a replacement engine is knocking, just like it did last time. Luckily I got RisingSunEngines to write labor as well as parts into the warranty this time around, I just have to wait until they actually send it in the mail... It has been four weeks now. I did call them out on it earlier this week, but we'll see what happens. Once I have it in hand, I'll call them out on the knock and on the leaky valve cover gaskets on a supposedly regasketed long block.

The saga continues... :smt030

damn, are they giving you jdm engines or do they teardown the one thats fubared and tried to machine that? what a mess.

They tried to tell me that nothing was wrong, even though my mechanic, his gf, my roommate and I all heard a distinct knock from the lower crank case. Shortly thereafter, I held the phone up to the engine as it knocked, and they told me to drive it as little as possible. I was going to drive it the hundred miles to their shop so they could do the work and I wouldn't have to pay labor again, but they wouldn't let me after hearing it.

I had it removed, and gave it back to them, they ran "tests" on it for three weeks and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I've had it back in for about a month now, and there is a significant oil leak from the valve cover area, as well as the reemergence of the knock. (Although this time it is at idle, whereas before it was noticeable between 1000 and 3500 RPMs)

As soon as I have the warranty in hand, I am going to tell them to take their engine back and give me a full refund, this is getting ridiculous. Once I acquire the cash, I'll have my mechanic rebuild my old long block with nifty new components and bump up the compression a bit, and I'll be better off than any of the previous attempts, lol.

[rougeben83]

They tried to tell me that nothing was wrong, even though my mechanic, his gf, my roommate and I all heard a distinct knock from the lower crank case. Shortly thereafter, I held the phone up to the engine as it knocked, and they told me to drive it as little as possible. I was going to drive it the hundred miles to their shop so they could do the work and I wouldn't have to pay labor again, but they wouldn't let me after hearing it.

I had it removed, and gave it back to them, they ran "tests" on it for three weeks and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I've had it back in for about a month now, and there is a significant oil leak from the valve cover area, as well as the reemergence of the knock. (Although this time it is at idle, whereas before it was noticeable between 1000 and 3500 RPMs)

As soon as I have the warranty in hand, I am going to tell them to take their engine back and give me a full refund, this is getting ridiculous. Once I acquire the cash, I'll have my mechanic rebuild my old long block with nifty new components and bump up the compression a bit, and I'll be better off than any of the previous attempts, lol.

That's such a hassle, have you thought about having it flatbedded to their shop so they can work on it? Though it may be more trouble because if they find a knock, they'll have to fix it and your car will be in their shop for who knows how long...

I would source an ej25 from a local boneyard and just work with that...they can't really be that much more expensive than the JDM engine could it?

[voorhees]

finally found the GT/ outback hood at the scrap yard $100! what a deal!

[Grafton]

I got my mangaflow high flow cat installed by expert exhaust which is right next to my apartment :D

[TheAngryPidgeon]

They tried to tell me that nothing was wrong, even though my mechanic, his gf, my roommate and I all heard a distinct knock from the lower crank case. Shortly thereafter, I held the phone up to the engine as it knocked, and they told me to drive it as little as possible. I was going to drive it the hundred miles to their shop so they could do the work and I wouldn't have to pay labor again, but they wouldn't let me after hearing it.

I had it removed, and gave it back to them, they ran "tests" on it for three weeks and told me they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I've had it back in for about a month now, and there is a significant oil leak from the valve cover area, as well as the reemergence of the knock. (Although this time it is at idle, whereas before it was noticeable between 1000 and 3500 RPMs)

As soon as I have the warranty in hand, I am going to tell them to take their engine back and give me a full refund, this is getting ridiculous. Once I acquire the cash, I'll have my mechanic rebuild my old long block with nifty new components and bump up the compression a bit, and I'll be better off than any of the previous attempts, lol.

That's such a hassle, have you thought about having it flatbedded to their shop so they can work on it? Though it may be more trouble because if they find a knock, they'll have to fix it and your car will be in their shop for who knows how long...

I would source an ej25 from a local boneyard and just work with that...they can't really be that much more expensive than the JDM engine could it?

My mechanic still has my old long block, if they actually refund me, I'll have him rebuild that into a screamer for the price I paid for the JDM one. I would love to have done some of the work myself, but I currently live in an apartment and have no access to a garage. =\

[Okin DaVanh]

I would love to have done some of the work myself, but I currently live in an apartment and have no access to a garage. =\


I hear what ya. Same here.


Got some (minor) goodies in the mail!!!
-JDM Markers

-WRX MOMO Steering wheel (Thanks 2 Reason for enticing me :wink: )

-Thanks to an idea from ChuckTheFuck (viewtopic.php?f=8&t=12265&p=142276&hilit=seat+brackets#p142276 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=12265&p=142276&hilit=seat+brackets#p142276))- just picked up a couple strips of metal to weld up new seat brackets for my Corbeaus.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

I would love to have done some of the work myself, but I currently live in an apartment and have no access to a garage. =\


-WRX MOMO Steering wheel (Thanks 2 Reason for enticing me :wink: )



Did you get the red or the yellow air bag for it? I am extremely pleased with my WRX wheel, but wish I had been able to find a red bag for cheap. Although, yellow does look better than I had expected, and it was a mere $50.

You'll love how it changes the feel of your steering though.

[Okin DaVanh]

Did you get the red or the yellow air bag for it? I am extremely pleased with my WRX wheel, but wish I had been able to find a red bag for cheap. Although, yellow does look better than I had expected, and it was a mere $50.

You'll love how it changes the feel of your steering though.



Unfortunately, I jumped to fast. Due to the mid-west storm, should be here on Monday instead. But I did get my markers in.


Here's a pic from the Auction. Looks to be yellow. Either way, I'm good.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/2/1/4/0/5/8/webimg/219362747_o.jpg

[Benfolio]

Installed my Outback RSB that I got, new bushings, lost a nut for the link but found out that a Mazda sway bar link nut is the same size! Wanted to do the front bushings but I got the wrong ones somehow (not my fault I swear!).

Then went out or a long drive that ended with me playing in the mud. With the car, that is. Looks like hell now.

[Solo2guy]

Started the rear wheel bearings. Not a lot of fun, but not as bad as I was expecting either.

Got everything apart today and used my cheap but very effective Princess Auto manual press to get the bearings out. I figure even with buying the press ($125) and parts online, I'm saving over $750 vs letting the local Subie dealer do it. God damn thieves wanted 3 hrs A SIDE to do them at $130 an hour! :smt013

Tomorrow: New bearings and re-assembly.

[99SUS SFD]

I think I FINALLY got rid of my CEL's from my oxygen sensors. At first the codes wouldn't clear but they eventually did. I've been cruising around to see if they kick on again and so far so good. Definitely smoothed out my motor, especially when going up hill. No more RPM surging.

[decke48]

finally got around to flushing my fuel lines and tanks. my injectors didnt want to come out. so will get the injector puller tommorow. doing HG's on a friends 2.5

[BenO]

the other day I gave it an oil change, oil was horribly nasty. Also, a new air filter and put some rain-x latitude blades on there.

and did this quite some time ago but just got some pics up
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[legacy_outback]

took the advice of changing the color of my gauges when they light up. definately worth the time it looks sweet!! :grin: i changed them to red.

[Solo2guy]

Started the rear wheel bearings. Not a lot of fun, but not as bad as I was expecting either.

Got everything apart today and used my cheap but very effective Princess Auto manual press to get the bearings out. I figure even with buying the press ($125) and parts online, I'm saving over $750 vs letting the local Subie dealer do it. God damn thieves wanted 3 hrs A SIDE to do them at $130 an hour! :smt013

Tomorrow: New bearings and re-assembly.

Done and done! Not how I had hoped to spend my weekend...... :smt012

[ShadowGT]

Over the last 3 days..

Took off the wheels, sanded and painted the stock rims to DupliColor metallic gun-metal gray.
Painted the brake calipers red using a DupliColor caliper paint kit.

Removed air scoop plastic outer cowling and painted it gloss black.

Took off the roof rack and left it off.

Took off the three roof protector strips and painted them (repainted them) gloss black.

Took off the grill, used a dremel and removed the inner bits. Bondo'ed the remaining frame, painted it gloss black including the chrome rim. Realized I suck at bondo but the job passes off just fine after a jillion hours of sanding. Just don't stare too closely.
Installed a pair of Pilot Off Road lights where the two outer vertical slats would have been inside the grill.
Ran the switch wire through the firewall through the rubber plug that is located left of the clutch master cylinder. Wires pass through the center tunnel to the switch I mounted directly in front of the gear shifter. (That little space between the shifter and the ash tray - Xacto knife for the win!) The lights are grounded to a bolt hole directly beneath the hood latch mechanism.

The metal plating that fit over the exhaust pipes are gone. I left them outside and somebody took them. Probably to recycle them for cash, I don't know. Somebody thought they where scrap or whatever but I'm not worried.

I will post pictures.. as soon as the damn sun comes out.

[jey]

Still getting the "new" Legacy cleaned up:

Discovered the copy of the key that Home Depot made me doesn't work - must have copied it wrong.

Put license plates on the white 95 Legacy Wagon, topped off the radiator, and drove it.

Halfway done swapping out the front seats from the red 98 Legacy Wagon, which were originally from a GC8. Vaccuumed the heck out of the interior, and found about 98 cents in change along with broken glass that I'm glad I didn't cut myself on yet.

Filled up the gas tank - discovered that the line that keeps the gas cap attached to the car is broken :lol: Add that to the list of things to take off of the 98 Legacy and transfer over...

[rougeben83]

exhaust leak...again stupid car grrrr.

[chuckthefuk]

exhaust leak...again stupid car grrrr.

You have to much power the pipes cant take it :lol:

--
Now for the bad stuff.. A limo taxi backed into my front end and ran :( I got no plates no cab company info.

End result smashed hood/right jdm projector/bumper/fiberglass grille.

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Final result. JDM front bumper purchased w/ fogs and bumper beam. As well as replacement projector, fiberglass JDM grille and stock L hood.

Time for another coat of flat black :|

-Chuck

[ShadowGT]

Finding stuff is cool.
Searching for my missing lug nut wrench in the left side wagon bin I found a Subaru box stuffed down into the bottom. Extracted the box and discovered it was an OEM accessory box from a dealership somewhere. Inside the box?
The OEM dual 12volt outlet upgrade kit. Comes with wiring harness, solenoid, two 12volt outlets with flip caps, instuctions that are fairly vague and a backing plate.
The kit replaces your ashtray and converts the space formerly occupied by your ashtray wtih two outlets side by side.

Since I did the wiring for my rally lights I already had a wire pass through in my firewall which incidentally was the recommended location to pass the power wire for the new outlet kit.
Removed all the bezels from the center stack to the center glove compartment, pulled out the ashtray, ashtray rail guide (one screw in the back of the console) and the light. Power is split with a snap on connector to the power wire for the main cigarette lighter, it's also boosted by a direct connection to the battery which connects to the solenoid you install inside the driver side dash-knee board. Total time.. about 15 minutes.
Now useless ashtray is a dual 12volt outlet bay, courtesy of Subaru. By the way, the driver kneeboard wiring access gives you access to the dashboard grounding bolt, it's a 10mm bolt in the upper right side of the opening. Pretty nice place to ground your interior new stuff.

I felt compelled to completely search all nooks and crannies of the car to find any more hidden treasures of former owners of the car.

Getting ready to order an Optima red top battery. A friend of mine's wife is the manager of a local Autozone, she can get them at 30 percent off. They want me to measure my current battery and give them the figures so she can find something that would fit in the small space.

After the battery I'm looking at getting my lightweight drive pulley. Cosmo Racing has them for 50 bucks.

[T_F_E]

^ nice work, there is actually a write up on how to do it here somewhere.

[ShadowGT]

^ nice work, there is actually a write up on how to do it here somewhere.

Thanks, I probably could have used the write up because the instructions sort of don't go all too in depth about anything in particular.. like what to do with the fact that the blank spot on the kneeboard which is supposed to be where you install the new solenoid is already occupied in my car by a solenoid. Double sided tape for the win.. just stick it somewhere around there.

Or the instructions assume you have a stock radio and really made no sense in some parts.. like it makes no mention that you have to remove the ashtray guide rail and light.. but you figure that out pretty quick on your own.

I say.. IQ over 50 you'll be ok. Less.. wear a crash helmet before starting work.

Today.. while on break at work.. which yesterday I did the outlet install while on a break.. I removed the entire power antenna motor assembly. I have no antenna. It was sheared off in a car wash. (stupid story.. turned the car off to retract the antenna and not suck up water while the car was idling.. some reason decided to listen to the CD player.. forgot the antenna rises with the CD too, not just the radio.. antenna was amputated at the base.)
Collective DOH! and palm slap..

I have a generic power antenna stalk with the plastic drive tape. I tried feeding it down the tube to get the motor to wind it up but that didn't work.. or I just got frustrated standing out there for so long trying to feed that guide cable thing into the motor with my son turning the battery on and off.

So I just took the whole thing out of the car to see if I have better luck out of my car.

Plan B is to buy a generic power antenna motor and antenna assembly and try that way.
Plan C is to just abandon the power antenna all together and get a short rubber mast.

[T_F_E]

with my son turning the battery on and off.


Let your kid help you whenever he wants, the best memories of my young childhood are helpin my dad work on cars.
.

[ShadowGT]

with my son turning the battery on and off.


Let your kid help you whenever he wants, the best memories of my young childhood are helpin my dad work on cars.
.

Oh believe me, I love having my son out there with me. He's out there all the time, under the car with me, handing me tools, handing me band aids..
We turned that battery on and off so many times the battery died, he laughed and we got my wife to bring her truck around and jump the Scoobie.

I thought the antenna motor was choking when I realized the battery was depleting.

I do my best to make a learning experience.. and not learning new bad words. I explain exactly what I'm doing, why and what it goes to. I get him to participate and he actually enjoys and asks when I'm going to do the next thing to my car.
Which is why I need to stop doing little jobs at work on my breaks and save them for my son to do.

[keltik]

with my son turning the battery on and off.


Let your kid help you whenever he wants, the best memories of my young childhood are helpin my dad work on cars.
.
+1
Many memories of hanging out with dad while he wrenched on his old v8's

Finally passed inspection today!!!!!!! New tires with tread on them kinda helped. Car looks mean again after a wee wash

[Huffer]

Trying to motivate myself to install:
Borla header
GFB crank pulley
Rear diff fluid
22mm rear swaybar
Noltec steering rack bushings
Momo steering wheel

replace driver's axle
replace rear brakes

:sigh:

[99SUS SFD]

Hopefully this weekend I'll be running the wires for my system. Of course, I have to remember how to wire everything... :roll:

[MacNews]

Today I replaced the drivers-side tail light cover..it looks a lot better now. :cool:

[ShadowGT]

1. My Leggy needed new tires badly. Today I put on some Falken Sinceras. I love Falken tires, wasn't looking for racing tires and the Sincera stayed within the budget. What irked me was that the tire installing machine scratched my newly painted rims in a few places around the edge. Good thing I still have some paint left over.. bad news is that it just royally pissed me off.

2. Changed both front blinker lights. One was burned out, decided to do both. Have a problem, I'll post a thread about it or try to search out a resolution first.

3. Soldered front O2 sensor heater wire connections. They keep coming undone in that Bosch "do it yourself" splice kit they give you. This time no prisoners.. battery powered solder gun goes to work.

4. My power antenna after reinstalling it doesn't not work at all. It gets voltage, it's properly grounded, the motor doesn't budge. Even with no antenna in the casing, the motor doesn't turn. Took off the motor, put it back on (had to pop the side cover off) still nothing. Looks like I'm going with an aftermarket alternative.

5. Swapped out my rally light dash switch with a light up version. It sits up higher and a red LED comes on when the switch is on. Now I won't bump it and forget it's on which happened the other day. Had to run a ground wire for it and reused the same existing power and accessory wire. Good thing I discovered the dashboard ground.. Christ.. at least something worked out today.

[MacNews]

4. My power antenna after reinstalling it doesn't not work at all.

Try the replacement power-antenna from this site:

http://www.antennax.com

I got it to replace my old power-antenna, and it works great. :smt023

[T_F_E]

installed 2005 sti 6 disc changer :grin:

[ccampbell2546]

Today with the help of my dad, I put in a new shifter knuckle assembly to finally fix the sloppy as hell shifter in my 97 LGT. It was one of the hardest jobs I've done in a while. The whole assembly is up above the transmission in a really tight spot and hard to get at. Feels good to have it done though.

[chuckthefuk]

Helped a friend paint his JDM L7 grill. Chrome had to go :twisted:

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-Chuck

[evolegacy]

re cap from the last 2 weeks...

re-painted the interior trim, had a lot of wear and chipped edges on it.

Rolled the front bumber over a high curb which pulled the lip on the driver side down, popping the bolt holding it to the fender out. need to bend the metal on the fender back up to get it to line u correctly and find a way to bend the hard plastic lip back into place

found a leaking vaccum hose (valve cover>intake) so did a quick tape up until i get around to replacing the hose.

Ordered OBX 2.5rs headers for my BD, should come to my house on monday, cant wait to get rid of my broken borlas and oversized plumbing (ex's idea), keep in touch cuz i may sell the cat and muffler (both from magnaflow), only 2 years old used.

found out that my windshield isnt oem and that is why there is a lot of rust forming right above the top molding. since i work at an autoglass warehouse the techs are going to help me out for almost nothing ^_^.

and as for today.....nothing because its raining out :-(. I wanted to get another look at my timing belt which i thought the dealership had replaced when I bought the car, but as of lately there has been some noticeble issues in the timing of well...everything. also wanted to test the battery's voltage because, even though almost everything works, I can tell that there isnt enough power going thru the car to keep it fully operational, for example, the vanity mirrors lighting system slowly fades on but only barely, when that happens the whole car goes limp until i shut the visor.

lets see what else.....OH, making plans to make my first run at NE dragway this year, and then look into autoX some more as well.

[MacNews]

and as for today.....nothing because its raining out :-(

Raining in Vancouver, Canada too. It rains too darn much here. I want to vacuum my car and maybe wash it too, but I'm not going to use electrical appliances outside when its raining. :cry:

[T_F_E]

made mud flaps out of my old ripped up subaru rubber mats, looks pretty good!

[decke48]

working on the 1.8 to 2.5 swap in the friends gf wagon. been a little hard since theres no real gathered info. just about 100 thread you need to go through for answers :lol:

[Okin DaVanh]

working on the 1.8 to 2.5 swap in the friends gf wagon. been a little hard since theres no real gathered info. just about 100 thread you need to go through for answers :lol:


Gotta love that.



........Not on Eat Snow (He left with Teh Missus), but yesterday I attacked the XBox. Replaced the driver's side torn fender liner with a new one from Toyota. Also had time to installl the Hotchkiss H-Brace and clean it out a bit. Next is Full Synthetic fluid change to stay fresh and healthy like Mr E.S. :grin:

toy'd around with the GSX-R a bit. :smt029 ....(no, I didn't ride in the rain :smile: ) Found somethings I'd like to move. Still got to install my H.I.D's and find spots for the ballasts...





I've got a ton of pics, but can't post 'em.

[dplacencia]

Today I changed the gas filter, PCV valve, added a bottle of fuel injector cleaner, cleaned the trottle body too. The big thing was fixing my aftermarket intake problem that I've had for about a year now. I finally fixed it! I'm so happy with the result now. :grin:

[rougeben83]

yay, no more exhaust leak, no more overboosting, and no more noise :grin: No Remflex gaskets. Ever. It's only good on paper, just like communism...

[ShadowGT]

Discovered and fixed why I only have one parking light that turns on despite the blinker works. Well.. not so much fixed it but dealt with it so that it works. More on that in the thread I made for that problem.

Took out my front O2 sensor because it's tripping my CEL again. Stupid Bosch universal sensors. I'm good at electronics, I soldered it and the heater wires still broke. The universal splice kit that comes from Bosch hit the shitter a long time ago. Crimps, clamps, tape.. all retarded because the Bosch sensor uses a smaller wire gauge than the Subaru does. Makes life a pain in the ass. Since I had a warranty on it, I took it back to Autozone and paid the difference for an OEM sensor.
Good thing I kept the plug intact when I started all that splice nonsense.

New sensor comes in tomorrow. Found a place to mount my oil catch can. Except my hoses are too short.
Fix that tomorrow.

[evolegacy]

The big thing was fixing my aftermarket intake problem that I've had for about a year now. I finally fixed it! I'm so happy with the result now. :grin:

what was the issue?

[ShadowGT]

Just ordered from eBay the AC belt tensioner bracket / pulley / drive bolt / thingie. The original was broken and the belt squeaks. One of the last few demons from the previous owner.

Ordered a knock off A'pexi N1 muffler. Why not. At least the shipping was free. 2.5 in, 4 out. Later on I'll get the knock off headers after I get a new battery.
(Next pay check)

I'm about to get my OEM front O2 sensor and find those hoses I need for my catch can.
Then.. it's off to band practice.

[jg09]

Decided that I'm gonna sell the Outback "as is". Look in the classifieds section soon, pics and a description in the near future!

[ShadowGT]

Oil catch can is on. Used the bolt holes from the inside fender mounts of the former snorkus to hold the can's bracket.
New forward OEM O2 sensor is in.

Fixed some random odds and ends, changed some hose clamps out and what not. Now I need to wait for my muffler, tensioner and a paycheck so I can get my headers.

[scubydu]

Meshed out my grill. pics in my MR thread

[ShadowGT]

Meshed out my grill. pics in my MR thread

I need to do that. I have the mesh here right next to me. Just trying to figure out how to lay it in and deal with the wiring from my rally lights mounted in my grill and have it look good.

[dplacencia]

Yesterday while cleaning my wheels I found that the front right side was lower then the left front and the locking nut was loose. :shock: So today I raised the right side up a bit and locked it up tight. :wink:

[scubydu]

Debadged the trunk except for the "Legacy" (stupid holes!) and put the "GT" on my grill.

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[henryq89]

grille looks great with the GT on scubydu :razz:

[jg09]

Took pics of it for the classified ad I'm gonna post up here soon. Just need to fix brightness/contrast on the pics and do a little resizing and they'll be up in no time.

[1-3-2-4]

painted my roof racks while they were still on the car.

[MacNews]

painted my roof racks while they were still on the car.

Epic. How did you avoid paint-spill?

[Benfolio]

Put my "summer" tires on today, 1/3 worn BFG Traction T/A's I got for free. V rated, stock size. MUCH better than the 80k rated Pirelli sponges that were on the car. They are T-rated and liked to heel over and squeal in just moderate cornering. Yuck. The BFG's (I had a set on my P71) are a TON better. A little louder, but they are much stiffer, and the steering is much more direct. Car takes a set much sooner. Nice free upgrade!

Also cleaner her up, pulled more mud and sticks out from underneath, even found some ABOVE the oil filter. :smt011

Found that the driver's side window defroster vent is adjustable. Cool! Passenger side is fixed. Odd.

[birukun]

Finally installed the trailer hitch I bought on here. (Thanks Bhatman!)

It was a little more than the 2 hours job I envisioned. I had to take the bumper off and then figured out that the bumper skin needed to come off for measuring, and after about 10 iterations of measure and cut, I got it to something workable. 2 man job BTW, hard to hold everything up all lined up by yourself.

It looks OK but for a 10 year old car with some dings and a faded black roof rack it will do me just fine......

[BenO]

put some new headers in. of course everything that went wrong did. Slight exhaust leak. only 2 of 3 bolts on the one side of the header

[rougeben83]

Making this vid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq26WT-RtcY

Looks like I'll need to find a stupid alternator...or idler pulley, who knows :roll:

[1-3-2-4]

painted my roof racks while they were still on the car.

Epic. How did you avoid paint-spill?


I covered the top with a blanket.

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[1996Battlewagon]

(Yesterday, but I do what I want)

Went to the local Pull-A-Part to look around for various things, the main goal was look for some BMW parts. My friend and I found two fully intact M30s (big displacement, big torque, and potential for big turbo boost) and one M20 that we could do an e to i swap.

But, as I was walking around seceretly looking at old GL wagons, I stumbled across a prestine Glacier White 99 2.5 GT Limited..... with the engine already pulled! :smt013 Damnit!

[jey]

Put another tank of gas in the 95 Legacy. It's blowing my mind that I'm averaging 25 mpg over the first 500 miles I've owned it, city driving. I'm taking this thing on very fast runs and redline shifts all the time. The 98 Legacy with the stock EJ22 NEVER saw 25 mpg unless I was just cruising slow and steady on the Interstate, even back when it only had 60k miles. My 183k mile EJ22 is more efficient, and that's with a dirty yucky air filter and unknown maintenance history? It seems like Subaru stopped one step short of completely ruining the EJ22 between 95 and 98 - what the heck.

[track8]

Cleared my corners, put in silverstar 1157s in them and replaced the burnt out license plate bulbs.

Put the summer wheel package back on last week sometime.

[)2edline]

Got my summer set on.

17x7 Konig Imagine's on Nitto NeoGen's, handles really different than my winter set [never drove on performance tires on larger than stock wheels before] =D

had to roll one fender [other one is pretty...rusted so i didn't have to worry about it.]

did so with a youth baseball bat =D

[dplacencia]

Replaced my broken remote today.

[1-3-2-4]

Put another tank of gas in the 95 Legacy. It's blowing my mind that I'm averaging 25 mpg over the first 500 miles I've owned it, city driving. I'm taking this thing on very fast runs and redline shifts all the time. The 98 Legacy with the stock EJ22 NEVER saw 25 mpg unless I was just cruising slow and steady on the Interstate, even back when it only had 60k miles. My 183k mile EJ22 is more efficient, and that's with a dirty yucky air filter and unknown maintenance history? It seems like Subaru stopped one step short of completely ruining the EJ22 between 95 and 98 - what the heck.

Me and you have the same 95 and I agree lowest I have seen is 22mpg and that's driving hard.

[Huffer]

Picked up 4 Graspic snow tires from jonklein611 today...for $90. Awesome.
Now I have some truly meaty tread for next winter.

[ShadowGT]

Ordered my Topspeed UEL headers last night and as of this morning it was shipped.
My N1 muffler came in this morning but can't do anything with it until I put the headers on.
Can't helicoil the stripped exhaust header stud until the headers get here because supposedly the headers have their own hardware and I want to make for damn sure everything is going to match up right before I commit to the helicoil fit.

I mean theoretically I could just do it but I don't want to take a chance with something weird about the bolts that come with the header. Better to be patient than rush in and start doing stuff.

Thinking of putting a simple 3 gauge display in the cd pocket below my stereo. Not sure if I really want to mess with the A-pillar for a mount. The cops are dicks around here about things obscuring your field of view and they're generally unfriendly towards the "import tuner" crowd.

They're going to love my N1 muffler when it goes on.

[jg09]

Finally got its ad up in the classified section!

[evolegacy]

Fixed bizarre issue with vanity mirror lights turning on my radiator fans. Found that someone stuck a fuse in the unused fuse slot under the dash, took it out and everything went back to normal.

N1 muffler comes in 2morrow, can't wait to hear what the OBX headers and the N1 mated together sounds like, should be good ^_^. And a bit of a performance improvement for me too since the last set up was intended for a turbo car and not a N/A tuned, i know it wont be much but i know it will be noticeable since the engine will breath better now and not suck back in any air like it used to.

[ShadowGT]

Went ahead and had my N1 muffler welded on and the old one hacked off. I was going to wait but since the old one got damaged I was concerned about all the exhaust leaks I had between the damaged muffler and the damaged headers.
Paid a shop in the ghetto 45 bucks to have it done.

Holy crap. First off, I didn't know that these sort of mufflers are essentially old school cherry bomb mufflers. Chalk it up to just not knowing but I was surprised that that you can just see right through it. Straight pipe, 2.5 in, 4 out.
It is louder than shit. I mean absurd loud, so much so I love it.
It actually sounds good. I started worrying that I was going to sound like that typical wound out to hell Honda sound you here all the time.
No. Subaru's definitely sound better. Much lower in tone. Even romping on the gas and hauling booty down the road it sounds nothing like a "fart can" and there is no trace of that crazy crotch rocket sound you would expect with a muffler like that.

Parking lot speeds I can set off the "bump" alarms on cheaper car alarms as I pass by. It is certainly a menacing tone.
Inside car it is a bit loud, a bit of droning. Makes conversation hard with people in the back seat when you have the gas down.
Though the muffler is extended a bit outwards with some extension pipe to make the outlet tip even with the bumper cover flair, at least there is no horrible resonance. Just all around rumbling loudly.

Called Speedyracer which if you can't find the number to them look them up as E-Motors USA Manufacturers (same company)
My UEL headers come in tomorrow. Three days to ship them exactly as they said it would. Got the tracking number and found out myself. Morning delivery by Fed-Ex Ground / Freight.

Yesterday I ordered an Unorthodox Racing lightweight power steering pulley. Next week I'll order the Cosmo Racing lightweight drive pulley.

I'm going to start calling junkyards to find a Dodge Neon ignition coil pack and wire so I can do the retrofit on my car.

By the way, with just the exhaust I did notice the car feeling a bit peppier. A lit bit more eager climbing the gears.
Not an incredible amount but just leaving the shop felt different than getting there.

[rougeben83]

Picked up 4 Graspic snow tires from jonklein611 today...for $90. Awesome.
Now I have some truly meaty tread for next winter.

so youre the one that got them eh? :smt012 :razz:

Good thing I found a local set of snows for around that much. :smile:

[Huffer]

^^ yeah, I don't go on lgt.com much, but there are deals to be had there. ;)

I'm all set for next winter, just have to chew through the 'kook's so I can repaint my winter rims something more eyecatching. Oh yes.

[rougeben83]

^^ yeah, I don't go on lgt.com much, but there are deals to be had there. ;)

I'm all set for next winter, just have to chew through the 'kook's so I can repaint my winter rims something more eyecatching. Oh yes.

pink, you know you want to :wink: :lol:

[scoobyLTD]

I cleared my front turn signals and replaced the stock orange lights ones with the "blue" silverstars that light up amber. I also blacked out my fog lights. Oh yeah, and ordered some headers from speedyracer.com.

[ShadowGT]

I cleared my front turn signals and replaced the stock orange lights ones with the "blue" silverstars that light up amber. I also blacked out my fog lights. Oh yeah, and ordered some headers from speedyracer.com.

My headers came in today from Speedyracer / E-Motors. Very nice.
The welds look good. Comes with bolts and gaskets including the Cat-Ring gasket and bolts.
The gaskets appear to be good quality or at least look identical in construction and feel of the stock gaskets.
I'm very impressed. Price was good, shipping price was good, only took 3 days to come in and it looks great.

Too bad I have to work the next two days I really want to get these headers installed.

Anyway, the point is that the headers are clean, undamaged, no questionable looking welds, everything is aligned properly and appears fine.
Don't know if fitment is exact because I met the Fed-Ex guy on my way out the door to go to work. Since these are "Version 3" (from information I gathered from NASOIC part reviews) these should fit fine without having to bend them.

I will test fit them before I go to work on the helicoil repair job I already have to do. Saturday afternoon if I have problems with the fit I will post what I discovered.

Either way Saturday night I'll post my results.

[rougeben83]

I cleared my front turn signals and replaced the stock orange lights ones with the "blue" silverstars that light up amber. I also blacked out my fog lights. Oh yeah, and ordered some headers from speedyracer.com.

My headers came in today from Speedyracer / E-Motors. Very nice.
The welds look good. Comes with bolts and gaskets including the Cat-Ring gasket and bolts.
The gaskets appear to be good quality or at least look identical in construction and feel of the stock gaskets.
I'm very impressed. Price was good, shipping price was good, only took 3 days to come in and it looks great.

Too bad I have to work the next two days I really want to get these headers installed.

Anyway, the point is that the headers are clean, undamaged, no questionable looking welds, everything is aligned properly and appears fine.
Don't know if fitment is exact because I met the Fed-Ex guy on my way out the door to go to work. Since these are "Version 3" (from information I gathered from NASOIC part reviews) these should fit fine without having to bend them.

I will test fit them before I go to work on the helicoil repair job I already have to do. Saturday afternoon if I have problems with the fit I will post what I discovered.

Either way Saturday night I'll post my results.

I remember when I installed mine a few years ago, (not sure what "version" that was) the headers didn't line up 100% to the heads but once I got one flange into the studs it didn't take too much effort to get the other flange into the studs, just a little more pulling.

[jey]

Changed the air filter. The one that came with the car was pretty nasty and had some weird orange oil on it.

[Benfolio]

Installed my cheap Kenwood rear deck speakers (blew one of the stockers), and found out I need more bass. Aparantly even though the Kenwoods have nice mids and highs, they have no lows. So I took my driver seat out to measure for a small enclosure for a 8" sub. DON'T LAUGH.

Okay, laugh. I broke a bolt. PUTTING IT BACK IN. One of the bolts on the right rail came out hard, and I went too fast going back in and it snapped off the nut that's under the car somewhere in the driveshaft tunnel. GREAT. :smt009

[scubydu]

^^^ You could just get a factory subaru sub? easy install and wiring. Not a huge amount of bass, but fills in nicely.

[Benfolio]

Haven't seen one. Besides my 8", wiring, and amp were just sitting im my basement collecting dust after being pulled from my last car.

Just spent $6 on some MDF, now I just got to cut it and put it together.

[jimsaco]

Put in this rear leather seat that I got at the yard
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimsaco/interior/rear_seat.jpg
for $18.00 to go with the front ones I put in at Christmas
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimsaco/interior/front_seat.jpg

[Benfolio]

VERY nice! $18 eh? Now you just need some matching door cards to make it complete. :smt023

[ShadowGT]

My UEL headers are on. The bolts they sent with the headers are bigger than the header studs. Had to reuse the original head studs.

They UEL's lined up perfectly and took less than 10 minutes to install and tighten up.
Nevermind the hour I spent of cutting and grinding to free up a seized nut on the cat-donut despite soaking in liquid wrench for 16 hours.

Anyway.. the headers are a perfect match for the muffler. The car as a whole sounds much more ominous than before.
With UEL's I know I'm not going to see much of a performance increase but with the muffler I have noticed the car is a little more spirited on the road.

Putting the N1 muffler to the UEL sort of changes the tone of the muffler or better yet pronounces the note more.

Waiting on my pulleys now.

_____

EDIT:
Oil changes will be much more a pain now because of the headers.

[evolegacy]

well got my muffler last thursday, and made the appointment to get hooked up on tuesday, the shop's gonna take out the broken stud for me, if they cant though they said they would weld some metal in there and drill/thread that so either way thats gonna be taken care of as well. will post photos of the muffler and headers when i get them uploaded

::edit::

couldnt find my data cable for my camera so had to make due with the camera phone, and yes, i took these in my bathroom because there is a circuit issue with the lighting in my room so i dont have any light

OBX heads
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/evotrance/OBX_w_cat.jpg

Proof they are OBX
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/evotrance/OBX.jpg

Universal N1 Muffler
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/evotrance/N1_burnt_tip.jpg

Burnt Tip of said muffler
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/evotrance/Burnt_Tip.jpg

Cant wait to hear what it sounds like, will be posting a sound clip when i get it installed

[Grafton]

washed, waxed, vacuumed, armor-all'd my leggy then took her pic in a few different places

[decke48]

picking up a 97 legacy wagon some time this week

[Benfolio]

Picking up a '98 Legacy wagon some time this week. :grin:

Edit: Make that tonight!

[jg09]

Not really my ride so much, but I saw a bunch of nice Legacys over the past week and wished that my OB was still in working order (damn my low amount of $$).

[ShadowGT]

well got my muffler last thursday, and made the appointment to get hooked up on tuesday, the shop's gonna take out the broken stud for me, if they cant though they said they would weld some metal in there and drill/thread that so either way thats gonna be taken care of as well. will post photos of the muffler and headers when i get them uploaded

::edit::

couldnt find my data cable for my camera so had to make due with the camera phone, and yes, i took these in my bathroom because there is a circuit issue with the lighting in my room so i dont have any light

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

Proof they are OBX
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Universal N1 Muffler
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Burnt Tip of said muffler
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Cant wait to hear what it sounds like, will be posting a sound clip when i get it installed

Trust me, I have the same muffler and through that and my UELH's, it's going to sound bad ass. Everybody has commented.. even random strangers that my car sounds nice. Not obnoxious, not wound out like a crotch rocket. Just sounds really nice and mean.

My AC belt tensioner pulley and bracket came in today. I'll install it tonight when it's not a million degrees outside.

[Huffer]

Got my car it's own driveway, no more sharing apartment parking spots!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/494279472_vqcYAL-1.jpg

[T_F_E]

^ congrats huffer

[jg09]

Got my car it's own driveway, no more sharing apartment parking spots!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/494279472_vqcYAL-1.jpg

Whoa, there is a house that looks EXACTLY like that near my place...weird!

[Benfolio]

Who's that in there checking their shoe for dog poo???? :lol:

Oh, yeah, picked this up about an hour and a half ago:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/0427091857-1.jpg

Towed it to work. No idea what I'm gonna do with it. Swap? Fix? Part out?

[jg09]

Who's that in there checking their shoe for dog poo???? :lol:

Oh, yeah, picked this up about an hour and a half ago:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/0427091857-1.jpg

Towed it to work. No idea what I'm gonna do with it. Swap? Fix? Part out?

:smt005 LMAO, I didn't see that at first!

And very nice find! I'd STi Swap that bitch if it were me.

[rougeben83]

replaced this:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k153/rougeben83/P1070606.jpg

Also found what could be causing the fuel smell; hose from the fuel filter was dripping some gas when I started up the engine :shock:

[evolegacy]

so i got the exhaust installed today and i just want to say

OMFG I CREATED A MONSTER!!!

This setup is deep, responsive, aggressive, and just out right evil!!!

The tone that it produces is so deep and bassy that you can't have a decent conversation in the car when the silencer is removed HAHAHAHA! I'll be putting the silencer on 2morrow so its more Daily driver friendly, but man, its just....wow....and just to tease you all, im not going to post a sound clip til AFTER the meet in june, lol! so if you wanna hear it, come to the meet damnit! lol

On another note, i found that i have a topside oil leak somewhere on the block, with a majority of the build up of sludge near my camshaft position sensor, so its got me worried a bit, but no CEL so thats a good sign. Going to rip the top off this weekend if i have time to get a better look.

Oh, as for pics, didnt take any yet but I will post asap when i do ^_^

[ShadowGT]

so i got the exhaust installed today and i just want to say

OMFG I CREATED A MONSTER!!!

This setup is deep, responsive, aggressive, and just out right evil!!!

The tone that it produces is so deep and bassy that you can't have a decent conversation in the car when the silencer is removed HAHAHAHA! I'll be putting the silencer on 2morrow so its more Daily driver friendly, but man, its just....wow....and just to tease you all, im not going to post a sound clip til AFTER the meet in june, lol! so if you wanna hear it, come to the meet damnit! lol

On another note, i found that i have a topside oil leak somewhere on the block, with a majority of the build up of sludge near my camshaft position sensor, so its got me worried a bit, but no CEL so thats a good sign. Going to rip the top off this weekend if i have time to get a better look.

Oh, as for pics, didnt take any yet but I will post asap when i do ^_^

Yep.. I feel ya.
I'm still marveling at my exhaust set up with the headers. It's just out right evil.

Oh.. on a side note, my Unorthodox Racing lightweight power steering pulley came in today. Looks nice.. it'll look even nicer in my car once I get some time to do it.

[Benfolio]

On another note, i found that i have a topside oil leak somewhere on the block, with a majority of the build up of sludge near my camshaft position sensor, so its got me worried a bit, but no CEL so thats a good sign. Going to rip the top off this weekend if i have time to get a better look.



By the crank sensor? That would make more sense. The oil pressure switch is right there on the passenger side of the block, and mine's leaking on my 2.5.

[Benfolio]

DROVE the wagon today. Bucks like hell until 1500-2000 RPM then it goes along nicely. Shifts good. Stops good. ABS works.

Pulled it in the shop and put it on the lift. No rust, suspension tight, brakes are new. Found some road flares in it, a plastic knife, and some pretzel sticks. And a Chrysler lap seatbelt bolted to the stock locations in the the back. Odd, because it has the Subaru center lap belt as well.

Anyways, pulled the right side interior trim that has the BIG rust spot, and it LOOKS like very minimal rust on the indside of the panel, so it should be an easy-ish fix. I do see two very very small bubbles under the paint on the left side, so that should be even easier to fix.

I might just swap my 2.5 and MT into this thing...... :smt007

[)2edline]

Ordered a 20mm Whiteline RSB yesterday with new OEM endlinks.

HOPEFULLY, there will be enough anti-sway to keep me from rubbing in hard turns with passengers =P

[jey]

Changed out the HVAC control unit with the one from my red wagon - lights were burned out on the white wagon, no surprise.

[Benfolio]

Hey, mine too!! :smt013

[T_F_E]

Hey, mine too!! :smt013

its an easy fix :smt023

[DLC]

Removed the crossbars on the wagon - really easy.

Also used some Meguiars Plastx to take that awful fogging off my headlights, grill emblem, and taillights. Much better!

[Huffer]

Getting ready to order some GR2's today. Finally, after 2 years of hanging onto my King Springs I will get to put them on. Hooray!

[DLC]

Before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/1241054599878-1.jpg

After:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/1241055430363-1.jpg

Before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/DSCF3279JPG-1.jpg

After:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/DSCF3289JPG-1.jpg

Before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/DSCF3254JPG-1.jpg

After:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/DSCF3257JPG-1.jpg

[dplacencia]

Replaced the gas cap on the GT.

[Benfolio]

One of these things is not like the other......

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/p1020385-1.jpg

:smt007

[Benfolio]

I noticed the JDM lights didn't have a reflector around the bulb for the brake lamp so I used the stock USDM ones. That way I trust the bulbs to work as well. The red lens is also a shade or two lighter than the USDM lamps, so it doesn't match the trunk panel prefectly. Sure brightens up the back end though!

[evolegacy]

By the crank sensor? That would make more sense. The oil pressure switch is right there on the passenger side of the block, and mine's leaking on my 2.5.

if you mean on the passenger side near the front of the block, ya, thats where most of the oil is pooling.

[rougeben83]

summers are on. Here's to hoping there's no snow in may :roll: (stupid michigan weather).

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/10/P1070624a-1.jpg

[dodik]

damn Ben you NEED to finish your headlights and do something about location of those fogs, they just ruined a perfect BE. Just kidding looks awesome man.

[Benfolio]

By the crank sensor? That would make more sense. The oil pressure switch is right there on the passenger side of the block, and mine's leaking on my 2.5.

if you mean on the passenger side near the front of the block, ya, thats where most of the oil is pooling.

Yup, that's the spot.

After installing my JDM tails on my BD I played "find the rust" in the BG.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/0430091833-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

damn Ben you NEED to finish your headlights and do something about location of those fogs, they just ruined a perfect BE. Just kidding looks awesome man.

:razz: :grin:

[ccampbell2546]

Replaced my rear O2 sensor and poured some injector cleaner in my car today. It's been running pretty well, hope this makes it even better. Ben, I'm loving the summer wheels, and I like the fog light placement too. I know what you mean about this damn Michigan weather.

[scubydu]

I went from this.....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/DSCF0978-1.jpg

To this....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/DSCF0987-1.jpg

I used a the hammered metal paint and thought it turned out pretty good. Looks kinda like aluminum. Wasn't sure if it would turn out too ricey, but I think I like it.

[T_F_E]

^ i like it

[dplacencia]

^ It does look really good. :wink:

[rat-sack]

i pulled valve springs, retainers, seals, and valves out of my DOHC EJ25 heads. it's a small step but it puts me that much closer to the end of my build. :smt023

[Benfolio]

Did the rust repair on the wagoon today. Sanded and treated the inside and outside of the quarters, plus the spot on the tailgate under the licence plate lamp/handle bracket. Grinded the shizzle out of that bracket too, thing was NARSTY rusted!

Takes 48 hours to cure so I'll be painting Monday hopefully.

In the mean time I also removed the "L" and "AWD" emblems, the stickers the previous owner put on, and the dealer sticker.

BTW, removing the rear bumper cover on a wagon? SUUUUUCCCKKKS. :smt022
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0501091425b-1.jpg

[ccampbell2546]

Good work guys! I really like the improved interior too, I don't think it's ricey at all.

[scubydu]

Changed oil, washed engine bay, painted trim around window switches to match new dash.

[jey]

Took the white 95 L wagon on the 2nd road trip since I've owned it now. Stopped by O'Reilly's for a new Bosch wiper so I'm ready if it rains.

[99SUS SFD]

Put the roof rack back on, this time with the mountain bike mount. I put my bike on the roof. My car just became ten times as useful as it was before.

[decke48]

hella 500ff's on the roof rack to blind the general public :smt023

[jey]

Replaced the driver's door sensor with one from a junkyard today. The interior light wasn't coming on when I opened the door and it was annoying at night. Also took touchup paint to the door dings from the previous owner.

[99SUS SFD]

I need to do that too, jey. Replace the door sensor that is.

Took some shots of the 'ol girl today after a quick mountain bike ride.

[evolegacy]

re-installed the 4" tach, still need to make a face for it thats easier to see thru during the day (its a tinted 7-color from glowshift.com) and also finally installed a DIN pocket to hide the wires and get some extra holding space.

Next on the list for changes is NGK plugs and wires followed by rust treatment of the evil rust devils on my hood and quarter panels, dont really want to mis match the color (midnight black to flat black) but it seems like i dont have a choice. oh well, painting her WR blue in the near future. That reminds me, anyone know what the paint code is or where i can pick up that color? i can't seem to find it in local auto shops or online either, must not be looking well enough.

[jamal]

I took a picture of it:

http://jamalb.net/gallery/d/4930-2/IMG_0738.JPG

[Huffer]

Replaced the driver's door sensor with one from a junkyard today. The interior light wasn't coming on when I opened the door and it was annoying at night.

You can actually use any door sensor from any door for this. When I couldn't get one quickly, I just used the least used door as a temp replacement.

[Benfolio]

Replaced the driver's door sensor with one from a junkyard today. The interior light wasn't coming on when I opened the door and it was annoying at night.

You can actually use any door sensor from any door for this. When I couldn't get one quickly, I just used the least used door as a temp replacement.

I had one that was disconnected (but still worked) and one that had corrosion and wouldn't make a good ground when I bought my sedan. Work fine now.

Bought some paint for the "Ruby Mica" wagon. Of course no one HAS Ruby Mica in a spray can, and I'm cheap, so I got the next closest thing.... Ford Electric Currant (sic) Red. Took my gas door off and matched it up. Bueno!
Gonna sand and paint the quarters today (all primed ready to go!), then I can put the interior back, maybe start pulling the engine/trans/diff this weekend. :smt021

[jg09]

It moved! It's now in my other driveway. Granted, it wasn't under its own power, but still, it moved!

[grayguy]

I started disassembling the 2.2GT-T :(

I took the LINKecu/ wiring, the zeitronix Wideband stuff, and the TurboXS knock lite out of it. All of it's going in my 92'

[rat-sack]

tinkered with the head lights on the outback, might have actually got them pointing right finally. course won't know till i finish the build and put it back together.

[jey]

Bought some paint for the "Ruby Mica" wagon. Of course no one HAS Ruby Mica in a spray can, and I'm cheap, so I got the next closest thing.... Ford Electric Currant (sic) Red. Took my gas door off and matched it up. Bueno!
Gonna sand and paint the quarters today (all primed ready to go!), then I can put the interior back, maybe start pulling the engine/trans/diff this weekend. :smt021

Go to the Dupicolor website/e-store. That's where I found my rattle can Ruby Mica Red.

[hink01wag]

finally got the coilovers installed, built adjustable lower control arms, and got the tires aligned
Before
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/bbq316-1.jpg
After
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/bbq340-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/bbq353-1.jpg

[Huffer]

^^ that is really sweet.

[hink01wag]

thanks... yah a heads up to anyone doing a coilover setup on there car. i had to do this cuz the coilovers dropped the car over an 1.5" and put the camber in the rear at -2.0. the bh frame has no adjustment for camber in the rear only toe.
it took all weekend to get everything done but the car is strait now!!!!

[rougeben83]

thanks... yah a heads up to anyone doing a coilover setup on there car. i had to do this cuz the coilovers dropped the car over an 1.5" and put the camber in the rear at -2.0. the bh frame has no adjustment for camber in the rear only toe.
it took all weekend to get everything done but the car is strait now!!!!

what did you use make that adjustable lower link? I've been toying with the idea using stuff from the mcmasters catalog...

The multi-link rear does have some camber adjustment, but it changes toe as well so it's not very accurate.

[hink01wag]

yah thats what i ran into... i went to the junk yard and pulled the largest tie rod ends off a 94 Explore. i pressed the bushings out of the OEM links and cut the middle out of them and welded the tie rods to them.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/bbq322-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/bbq327-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/bbq335-1.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

:notworthy:

That's some enginuity right there. :thumbright:

[Benfolio]

Bought some paint for the "Ruby Mica" wagon. Of course no one HAS Ruby Mica in a spray can, and I'm cheap, so I got the next closest thing.... Ford Electric Currant (sic) Red. Took my gas door off and matched it up. Bueno!
Gonna sand and paint the quarters today (all primed ready to go!), then I can put the interior back, maybe start pulling the engine/trans/diff this weekend. :smt021

Go to the Dupicolor website/e-store. That's where I found my rattle can Ruby Mica Red.

Meh, couldn't wait.

Hey was your car an original MT car?

[jey]

Yes

[dplacencia]

I installed the correct whiteline swaybar bushings up front. Plus got new brackets and hardware. My car has even more bling under it now. lol

[Benfolio]

Yes

Ah, so my under dash pedal mount dilemma probably does not apply to your car.

[Huffer]

GR-2s came today. Now to assemble and install. :grin:

[scubydu]

Flushed and replaced my brake fluid.
Wondered if the same should be done with clutch fluid??? :smt017

[Grafton]

I changed the oil in both cars, getting ready to rotate the tires on them too.

[Huffer]

changed out an indicator bulb - rust on the outside base of it was causing it to short out. Just like the other side during the winter!
Loaded my GR2's in the car to assemble the suspension this weekend. Next week hopefully I'll get a chance to do the complete install.

[Benfolio]

Big day today. Washed the sedan of all the mud from last night's..... adventure.

Oh, and, started pulling the drivetrain from the wagon. :smt007
I didn't have a wrench or a ratchet that would fit in the hole to remove the torque converter bolts correctly, so I had to pull the intake off. Took a hour or so, which I consider as extra crap I shouldn't have needed to do... but all in all I started at 5, finished at 8:30. Got the exhaust, driveshaft, intake, starter, lower balljoints, sway bar, axles, all out or out of the way.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0508091952-1.jpg

So much easier with the intake gone

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0508091952a-1.jpg

And all but the crossmember, two lower trans bolts, and the motor mounts to undo and the trans and engine will be out. Should have them out tomorrow. Should go much faster now that I got them dang converter bolts out. Arrrh!
So then all is left is the pedal and shifter, and pre-wiring for the MT to go in.
Then some day in the future I can pull the drivetrain from the BD and stick it in the BK.
THAT shouldn't take as long since I've had the MT trans out before, and there's no torque converter to get me stuck.

Why I <3 wagons:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0508092030-1.jpg

[jey]

Replaced my front left axle. Boots are all torn on both front axles, so I picked up a couple axles this morning and went at the left side first since that was the side that was clicking badly.

Had all sorts of trouble getting the control arm off the ball joint. I was jumping on a 4 foot breaker bar and managed to bend it. Finally I figured out I could also just disconnect the ball joint from the hub. Much easier, should have done that and saved myself having to destroy the cotter pin. Owell.

Other trouble I had was I managed to destroy the DOJ side of the axle while installing it. Good thing I had two axles to swap in, just grab axle #2. Also good thing it's only $44. But it does delay swapping the other side until after this weekend.

Other side should go a lot more smoothly I think...

But not before a piece of bad news - coolant is dripping from the block around where the thermostat housing is (but not coming from the thermostat housing, more like the point between the oil pan and block). Is my water pump going out???

[Benfolio]

TA DA!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0509091043-1.jpg

GRRR! When I did the rear baffle/clutch in my 2.5GT the trans literally FELL off the motor. This thing was stuck and wouldn't come apart. And hour trying to wrestle the trans out first, finally decided to pull the motor first instead. Took an air hammer and a chisel to separate the two. Thankfully there's no real damage, and everything else went perfect.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/0509091112-1.jpg

FOR SALE! Cheap! Come get it! :lol:

[evolegacy]

been having some engine issues lately that are starting to really get me concerned and thinking about doing an engine swap, although family and friends here believe I should sell the car, they don't realize that I really dont have the money for a new vehicle right now, lol.

anyways, started to give the engine a tune up to see if it would fix any of the issues that the engine is having, finished the oil change yesterday but i have to wait until sometime this week for the plugs, wires, and filters to come in the mail to finish the minor stuff. Hoping this weekend I will have time to finally do my timing belt, although I'm nervous about doing it since it will be my first time doing something that major to the engine and I dont want to screw up lol.

Also got the broken windshield replaced, and the tech at my work also grinded down and treated the rust that was forming on my roof behind the windshield, now all thats left is the top side ride to deal with, which isnt a big deal ^_^. Still debating on painting her Candy Black or World Rally Blue, I'll set up a poll on my ride page and see what ppl think.

If anyone knows of a detailed DIY topic for the timing belt on the forums plz send it my way, heh! TY

[Benfolio]

Pulled the shifter and brake pedal/bracket out of the wagon. A little wiring and I'll be out of stuff to do to it. Then I'll HAVE to swap the motor! :grin:

[jey]

Checked the rear diff on the Tahoe - completely wrenched my short 3/8 drive extension in the process. That's what I get for using cheap tools. Switched to a Craftsman extension and it handled the job fine.

http://www.jeyping.com/ext.jpg


Lubed the front end, lubed all the door hinges, lubed all the weatherstripping, it was a nice day out once the thunderstorms passed :)

[rougeben83]

Checked the rear diff on the Tahoe - completely wrenched my short 3/8 drive extension in the process. That's what I get for using cheap tools. Switched to a Craftsman extension and it handled the job fine.

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


Lubed the front end, lubed all the door hinges, lubed all the weatherstripping, it was a nice day out once the thunderstorms passed :)

whatcha use for lube?

[Huffer]

Started assembling the new suspension setup.

[jey]

whatcha use for lube?

The usual multi-purpose grease.

[jg09]

finally got the coilovers installed, built adjustable lower control arms,

sick bit of work, but aren't those "lateral links", not control arms?

[Benfolio]

Killed the battery in the wagon today. :smt010

T-minus one week until the swap happens!!

[evolegacy]

started prepping the old motor to get pulled, hopin to get a hoist this weekend to pull her out. still searching and finding more info on where to get an engine cheap, got 2 places in mind at the moment.

[BenO]

Went to the drag races and got talked into racing. $13 to watch or $13 to race so might as well race.
I took 4 passes and best reaction time of .902
best 1/8th of 10.959
best 1/4 of 17.077
and fastest speed of 80.61

Not to bad for almost stock. I was half a second away from beating an integra that had a good deal of money in it

[1-3-2-4]

Just completed doing my wire harness and wired up my high's and lows.. Now I get to use my stalk to flash my hi beams again..

I might go back to normal clear bulbs instead of having a yellow bulb behind a yellow lens.. it's way too yellow.

[decke48]

corded a tire :roll: 30,000 miles without an alignment finally bit me in the ass

[Huffer]

Finished assembling the suspension!

[1-3-2-4]

Finished assembling the suspension!

IS this your first time with GR2's? let me know how the ride is.. I'm looking to do this over the summer. However I don't know if I will keep the same springs.

car does not feel tight when changing direction fast.

However my car at 201K in which I think is on the original suspension is doing a much better job then my 95 Impreza did at 126K

[evolegacy]

pulled more of the motor apart to get it ready. Doing it slow because i seem to be missing tools and its my first pull. today the alternator and AC compressor came out, my goal was to take off the intake manifold but i got confused with the fuel rails and decided to stop.

also drained the oil and coolant. saw metallic shards in the oil everywhere, almost like that glitter shit, so i know something did some nasty damage in there. Getting the car flat-bedded to the new house and storing it along with other parts in the garage for now.

[Benfolio]

Washed the sedan by hand for the first (and probably last) time.

Washed the 7 too, and installed the foglights I've been meaning to get around to. And now I know WHY I waited. Grrrr..

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/img_0016-1.jpg

Gave me a reason to play with my new camera though.

[hink01wag]

finally got the coilovers installed, built adjustable lower control arms,

sick bit of work, but aren't those "lateral links", not control arms?

Same diff... i work with a muscle car freak of a mechanic so that's what he refers to them as.
but yeah it took about 6 hours to take out fab up and re-install. way cheaper and more durable then the whiteline set.

[jey]

Tried again to get the spring pin in my left front axle, this time with a new pin from the dealer since I marred the other one up so much. Still can't get it in. I'm convinced the reman axle's holes aren't lining up right or something weird. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Huffer]

Cleaned a million of these things out of the nooks and crannies:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ghtUFwtX9Mo/SVjenBh9p3I/AAAAAAAAAbo/Eo6B2vt5PmQ/s400/samara.jpg

:smt013

[MoclovFlop]

Removed all of my pillars and plasti-dipped them black and did my headliner in black suede.

Woot! Pics tomorrow kids.

[henryq89]

Cleaned a million of these things out of the nooks and crannies:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ghtUFwtX9Mo/SVjenBh9p3I/AAAAAAAAAbo/Eo6B2vt5PmQ/s400/samara.jpg

:smt013

lol i HATE those

[Benfolio]

Tried again to get the spring pin in my left front axle, this time with a new pin from the dealer since I marred the other one up so much. Still can't get it in. I'm convinced the reman axle's holes aren't lining up right or something weird. Anyone have any suggestions?

Try running a thin rod or something though the hole to make sure everything is lined up. The punch I used to remove mine fits perfectly in the hole so I know I got em lined up perfectly before I start hammering the pin in.

[decke48]

Tried again to get the spring pin in my left front axle, this time with a new pin from the dealer since I marred the other one up so much. Still can't get it in. I'm convinced the reman axle's holes aren't lining up right or something weird. Anyone have any suggestions?
you need to spin the axle 180 degree. reman axles are weird and dont line up correctly one way

[jey]

Try running a thin rod or something though the hole to make sure everything is lined up. The punch I used to remove mine fits perfectly in the hole so I know I got em lined up perfectly before I start hammering the pin in.

Yup I can get an entire screwdriver all the way through.



you need to spin the axle 180 degree. reman axles are weird and dont line up correctly one way

I noticed THAT too - lined up better on one side than the other. But still not enough to get it to go in apparently.

[Benfolio]

Hrm.... leave the screwdriver in there instead of the pin? :lol:

[jey]

Tried again to get the spring pin in my left front axle, this time with a new pin from the dealer since I marred the other one up so much. Still can't get it in. I'm convinced the reman axle's holes aren't lining up right or something weird. Anyone have any suggestions?
you need to spin the axle 180 degree. reman axles are weird and dont line up correctly one way

You know what you are 100% right I just didn't understand what you said the first time. Take the axle completely out of the transmission stub, turn it 180 degrees around! I thought you meant just rotate the axle around and hammer in the pin from the other side.

Owell, the guys at Raw Performance set me straight on that one. In addition to getting the turbo motor in the car. They also discovered my uppipe has a crack in it so time to shop for a new uppipe with a flex joint. Open to suggestions - running a TD04 turbo and stock WRX headers. Thinking abot Grimspeed but wondering if it's appropriate with my tiny headers/turbo :lol:

[rougeben83]

Tried again to get the spring pin in my left front axle, this time with a new pin from the dealer since I marred the other one up so much. Still can't get it in. I'm convinced the reman axle's holes aren't lining up right or something weird. Anyone have any suggestions?
you need to spin the axle 180 degree. reman axles are weird and dont line up correctly one way

You know what you are 100% right I just didn't understand what you said the first time. Take the axle completely out of the transmission stub, turn it 180 degrees around! I thought you meant just rotate the axle around and hammer in the pin from the other side.

Owell, the guys at Raw Performance set me straight on that one. In addition to getting the turbo motor in the car. They also discovered my uppipe has a crack in it so time to shop for a new uppipe with a flex joint. Open to suggestions - running a TD04 turbo and stock WRX headers. Thinking abot Grimspeed but wondering if it's appropriate with my tiny headers/turbo :lol:

sti uppipe. $70 bucks and will support more power than what a td04 can put out :wink:

[jey]

sti uppipe. $70 bucks and will support more power than what a td04 can put out :wink:

Need something with a flex joint due to the slight difference in turbo location on the BK wagon. Bought a TurboXS for only slightly more.

[scubydu]

put my car on stands to investigate the new clunking sound in front end, fully expecting to have to replace axles or cv's.
Then discovered my lug nuts were WAY loose :shock: :shock: :shock:
YIKES! really loose on one wheel and getting loose on ALL three others. Not sure what happened there! :smt017

[drimmie]

I just bought my first legacy and come to find out, it needs a clutch

[dodik]

finally cleaned air filter, found where my a/c was leaking and found torn cv boot.

[henryq89]

I just bought my first legacy and come to find out, it needs a clutch
Ohh damn that sucks
Exedy [=

[jey]

put my car on stands to investigate the new clunking sound in front end, fully expecting to have to replace axles or cv's.
Then discovered my lug nuts were WAY loose :shock: :shock: :shock:
YIKES! really loose on one wheel and getting loose on ALL three others. Not sure what happened there! :smt017

Alloy wheels should be retorqued 100 miles after they are installed - good thing you caught it!

[1-3-2-4]

FINALLY changed my transmission oil.. wow 1st gear and all the other gears are so much better going in and changing into the next gear.

Good news is my driving has not caused any high wear on the metals.

I for sure thought that mis-shift hitting 6500 was going to cause some wear.

Also did the oil change at the same time.

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9659/dscf0020.jpg

[track8]

Did some polishing on the hazy ol' headlights. They still seem to have a tiny yellowish hue but, they are not foggy. Used the Meguiars kit, if anyone was wondering. Also helped my brother procure a nice 2000 BH in maroon over silver, then de-hazed his headlamps too.