What have you done to your car today?

[Dead91silvia]

Oh, I did help Brad (Red85celica) install his Tomy Kira wing on his BK... Looks cool!

Also doing a timing belt on my 2000 Ford Focus I picked up from a customer that didnt wanna fix it. I know, it's a Ford, but hey its not a bad little car and the price was right! Already sold it... haha

Also getting the wagon ready for sale... If anyone is interested in my BH GT let me know... Moving on to the next project...

[fwa2500]

put on my JDM GT-B 17"s and RE-070s :D

[img]

fwa2500, I am in love with these GT-B (stock JDM) wheels!! I've been looking for a really nice set for a month, can you reveal your source? I saw a set on ebay last month, but the cost/condition ratio was not very good IMO.

i got them from reason on here back around new year and picked up the tyres from someone local yesterday :) both instances were pure luck on the timing and financial sides

[Wiscon_Mark]

Back on topic, I swapped my summer wheels back on today. Weather forecast for the next 2 weeks is 50F plus, my summers will work better than my winters at anything over 40F.


Me too. It's almost 80* here, so I decided not to completely obliterate the tread on my winter tires.

[98legwag]

Oh, I did help Brad (Red85celica) install his Tomy Kira wing on his BK... Looks cool!

Any pics yet?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Went to check out this jdm importer guy today and guess what he had hidden in the back?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/jdmtrunk-1.jpg

Picked it up for 150 and I had the biggest smile ever! Anyways picked up some other jdm goodies from him also

[Reason]

put on my JDM GT-B 17"s and RE-070s :D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/img3044z-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/img3046s-1.jpg

Yay, I'm glad they landed at a good, home! They look great!

[Dead91silvia]

I was gonna get them, but I just didnt have the funds... Look nice though!



Went to check out this jdm importer guy today and guess what he had hidden in the back?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/jdmtrunk-1.jpg

Picked it up for 150 and I had the biggest smile ever! Anyways picked up some other jdm goodies from him also

Ok buddy, we need to talk! I need some more stuff and cant find it! Thats a good price for a complete JDM deck lid! S13, Pulsar, Subaru, and other crap... Sounds like he doesnt really know what he has...

[Reason]

I wish I paid $150 for mine lol

[r3v_v3ng3]

I was gonna get them, but I just didnt have the funds... Look nice though!



Went to check out this jdm importer guy today and guess what he had hidden in the back?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/jdmtrunk-1.jpg

Picked it up for 150 and I had the biggest smile ever! Anyways picked up some other jdm goodies from him also

Ok buddy, we need to talk! I need some more stuff and cant find it! Thats a good price for a complete JDM deck lid! S13, Pulsar, Subaru, and other crap... Sounds like he doesnt really know what he has...


Tell me about it. The center piece alone cost that much shipped on ebay. I also grabbed a jdm power folding mirrors for my bd for 80 :grin:

Only problem is this guy is careless, he just dump shit all over the place. I saw one of his shipment and it had 3 jdm front end (integra and 2 legacy) and they put a pallet on top of it with other front end. I can see the bumper about to snap from the weight of the pallet.

What are you searching for?

[eekay]

That is most certainly a nice pick-up! Always wanted a JDM trunk lid. I'm about to give converting my trunk lid to work with the JDM center garnish, actually. We'll see how it turns out. :)

[r3v_v3ng3]

I wish I paid $150 for mine lol

I know they are expensive. I almost bought a $400 on ebay but luckily the guy told me to come check stuff out since a new shipment came in.

I think your the only one that had that trunk on this site that I know of

[r3v_v3ng3]

That is most certainly a nice pick-up! Always wanted a JDM trunk lid. I'm about to give converting my trunk lid to work with the JDM center garnish, actually. We'll see how it turns out. :)


Thanks, felt like a thief when I left that place hahaha. It should look good, I think thats what girodisc did to his. Post pics when done

[96LegacyWagon]

Today I wiped some dirt off my car with a clean rag I just made. It made it look a little better :)

I also just caught up in this thread, so now I can tackle the next large thread! w00t w00t

[geckoboy86]

Picked up several parts from httrdd....

[camroncamera]

Tell me about it. The center piece alone cost that much shipped on ebay. I also grabbed a jdm power folding mirrors for my bd for 80 :grin:

Only problem is this guy is careless, he just dump shit all over the place. I saw one of his shipment and it had 3 jdm front end (integra and 2 legacy) and they put a pallet on top of it with other front end. I can see the bumper about to snap from the weight of the pallet.

What are you searching for?
I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:

GT-B Limited Front Bumper with beam and Dual Fogs
JDM GT-B Twin Turbo Single-Slat Red Badge "L7" Grille
JDM Power Folding, Heated Mirrors (in black) with Switch
GT-B 17" 5-spoke Wheels (as mentioned above)
GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look)
Shipping to 98661 (or freight for pick-up in Portland)

I've already got JDM projectors, spats/aero guards, and JDM tails (with a center garnish on the way).

Are you talking about this same place, mentioned above - http://www.venus-auto.com/index.html ?

[r3v_v3ng3]

I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:

GT-B Limited Front Bumper with beam and Dual Fogs
JDM GT-B Twin Turbo Single-Slat Red Badge "L7" Grille
JDM Power Folding, Heated Mirrors (in black) with Switch
GT-B 17" 5-spoke Wheels (as mentioned above)
GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look)
Shipping to 98661 (or freight for pick-up in Portland)

I've already got JDM projectors, spats/aero guards, and JDM tails (with a center garnish on the way).

Are you talking about this same place, mentioned above - http://www.venus-auto.com/index.html ?


I don't think he has any GT-B's. From what he told me, he can't request anything. He gets whatever the other person in japan decides to put in the container. PM me so we don't clutter this post

[geckoboy86]

Morning mods!

JDM lights
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3208JPG-1.jpg

and undoing one of those bad mods.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3210JPG-1.jpg
I've painted and I've sanded and I always got a glare....back to stock and begone with the glare.

[ShadowGT]

I rolled past 167,000 miles. I put a Foo Fighters bumper sticker on the rear hatch.

[Dead91silvia]

I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:

GT-B Limited Front Bumper with beam and Dual Fogs You just got one right?
JDM GT-B Twin Turbo Single-Slat Red Badge "L7" Grille
JDM Power Folding, Heated Mirrors (in black) with Switch
GT-B 17" 5-spoke Wheels (as mentioned above) I got 2005 GT wheels, much cheaper
GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look) bumpers are the same, just get a GT lip
Shipping to 98661 (or freight for pick-up in Portland)

I've already got JDM projectors, spats/aero guards, and JDM tails (with a center garnish on the way).

Are you talking about this same place, mentioned above - http://www.venus-auto.com/index.html ?

[camroncamera]

I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:

GT-B Limited Front Bumper with beam and Dual Fogs You just got one right?
Yup! Just snatched that one on ebay today :) It looks like it's in nice shape, although the pics on the auction page were not that great. I guess I'll find out in a week or two when I take delivery. I'll be able to cross it off my list once I'm sure it's got all of its parts.




GT-B 17" 5-spoke Wheels (as mentioned above) I got 2005 GT wheels, much cheaper
Thanks, but I AM IN LOVE WITH BG/BD GT-B WHEELS :smt007 :smt007 :smt007 lol




GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look) bumpers are the same, just get a GT lip
If you mean a JDM GT lip, then I'll keep my eyes open for one, thanks! I know the USDM GT lip is not too impressive compared to the GT-B bumper with integrated lower lip (I understand the JDM GT-B rear bumper and lip is all one piece).

[N3M3S1S]

Waiting for the BG body to warm up in a heated garage.. These finally arrived from AJ :-D

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

You are welcome :) !!!
I put mine on, and as excited as I was, realized it is slightly crooked LOL!

Also, I didnt do this today, but here is the badges I put on, and a picture of all the badges I ordered lol
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG00174201203160759-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG00108201202251228-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Tell me about it. The center piece alone cost that much shipped on ebay. I also grabbed a jdm power folding mirrors for my bd for 80 :grin:

Only problem is this guy is careless, he just dump shit all over the place. I saw one of his shipment and it had 3 jdm front end (integra and 2 legacy) and they put a pallet on top of it with other front end. I can see the bumper about to snap from the weight of the pallet.

What are you searching for?
I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:

GT-B Limited Front Bumper with beam and Dual Fogs
JDM GT-B Twin Turbo Single-Slat Red Badge "L7" Grille
JDM Power Folding, Heated Mirrors (in black) with Switch
GT-B 17" 5-spoke Wheels (as mentioned above)
GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look)
Shipping to 98661 (or freight for pick-up in Portland)

I've already got JDM projectors, spats/aero guards, and JDM tails (with a center garnish on the way).

Are you talking about this same place, mentioned above - http://www.venus-auto.com/index.html ?

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2270480 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2270480)

[camroncamera]

I can tell you I am heartily looking for these JDM GT-B items for my wagon:
GT-B Rear Bumper (or just a JDM rear lip to give the USDM rear GT bumper this look) bumpers are the same, just get a GT lip
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2270480 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2270480)
Thanks, I've asked about Frogg's rear bumper for sale over at Legacygt.com as well. Looks like it may need a bit of TLC to get it ready for paint. I might be better off just finding a lower lip, but I've not seen any for sale yet. There is dispute whether a lower lip (only) is separately available because the GT-B bumper is one-piece bumper and lip. Frogg said no, Dead91Silvia says yes lol.

[Reason]

I wish I paid $150 for mine lol

I know they are expensive. I almost bought a $400 on ebay but luckily the guy told me to come check stuff out since a new shipment came in.

I think your the only one that had that trunk on this site that I know of

As far as I know I was the only one in the states with one for years. (4-5 maybe) now my car isn't so special anymore :-( lol

[Dead91silvia]

I wish I paid $150 for mine lol

I know they are expensive. I almost bought a $400 on ebay but luckily the guy told me to come check stuff out since a new shipment came in.

I think your the only one that had that trunk on this site that I know of

As far as I know I was the only one in the states with one for years. (4-5 maybe) now my car isn't so special anymore :-( lol

Ya know, I was thinking of one also, but still thinking about that C/F one... I made my car a one of a kinda with a SUS grill and a Limited bumper... Funny thing is your not gonna be the one one with the rear wiper soon... :smt016 It's been driving me nuts not having one the last week with all our rain! :smt005

[Grafton]

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6651/funinthemud.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/funinthemud.png/)

[Dead91silvia]

I got my Yakima rack and Thule cargo case installed on my BD today. Going snowshoeing tomorrow... I'll try and get some pics up on Mt Rainier tomorrow.

[98legwag]

Painting my spoiler, FINALLY. Ill try to get some pics when done.

[Huffer]

Finally washed it, and revealed more rust spots. Darn.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/bd6c36ea-1.jpg

[eekay]

Still lookin' pretty good, Huffer! I'm going to be prepping for paint here in the next week or so. Definitely going to be time consuming, but I can't wait to to get rid of a few tiny rust spots and have my car looking proper again.

[98legwag]

Painting my spoiler, FINALLY. Ill try to get some pics when done.

Didn't quite turn out as Id hoped. Looks like some particles of dust/dirt wound up in the clear coat. There is also a good bit of orange peel. I will hit it with rubbing compound in a couple days to see if it helps. It doesn't need to be perfect since the rest of my car is far from it.

[geckoboy86]

Baked the jdm lights to do some repairs and some clearing of the corners.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Got the exhaust headers welded up yesterday, and got my rear wheel bearing done today! woohoo, no more whirring noises!

The car is now finally quiet and not so prone to causing travel weariness. Which is great because my car gets a lot better gas mileage than my wife's Jeep.


Finally washed it, and revealed more rust spots. Darn.

Huh? Did you photoshop them out?

[superu]

[quote="r3v_v3ng3":3dpnmjqa]contrary to what people are saying about a 2.5 piping, it actually has a nice deep rumble. He loves it!

I don't think I've ever had anyone say the bigger piping has bad sound, it's more about having too wide of piping that creates backpressure and hurts exhaust flow on a low power N/A engine.

That being said, it's nice to have good rumble :)

What are the pros/cons to having an exhaust that is wide open after passing through the cat? What does backpressure do to a 2.2L NA?[/quote:3dpnmjqa]

An EJ22 won't benefit with pipe larger than 2.25.
It gets too open and you need the backpressure (which in my experience you get from the cats) and the scavenging (which I think you get from the "Y" pipe) for this NA motor. I've read A LOT on the ins and outs of intake and exhaust mods on NA 2.2s (mostly at NASIOC, and the info there was the most detailed and thorough). Turns out the factory intake plumbing is damned good. After 6.5 years of a snorkus delete and K&N, I put the snorkus back in and went paper until I buy an AMSOIL or other NON-oil air filter. If you NEED (to itch your mod bug) to do intake stuff, clean up the plumbing between the MAF and the throttle body. If you NEED to do exhaust stuff, i recommend a cat-back through 2.25"
I put a cherry bomb in line as a resonator and put it through a magnaflow. Without the cats it was CRAAAAZY loud (nascar style). with the cats it mellowed out, and through the cherry bomb and magnaflow its nice and deep but mellow. Some may like it louder (pull the cherry bomb), but I'm satisfied. i think this (or another vid on my channel) should give you a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVk2YLsqDMM&feature=g-upl&context=G2ccec0dAUAAAAAAALAA
caveat, video audio is never justice-bringing. . .

[eekay]

Well written, superu. I, personally, have gone catless (Non-N/A) but when I was N/A it sounded MUCH better with a high-flow cat. Not to mention the 2" exhaust to a 2.25" cat-back. Honestly, a bigger exhaust will make things louder, but it doesn't benefit anyone in any way on an (lower power) N/A vehicle.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I will say, having 2.25" exhuast from the headers back - when I put on the Borla knockoff headers, it made a big difference in high end power & the car got a lot smoother. Really loving 2.25" all the way back.

[Dead91silvia]

I still wanna see this so called rust...


Finally washed it, and revealed more rust spots. Darn.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/04/bd6c36ea-1.jpg

[98legwag]

An EJ22 won't benefit with pipe larger than 2.25.
It gets too open and you need the backpressure (which in my experience you get from the cats) and the scavenging (which I think you get from the "Y" pipe) for this NA motor. I've read A LOT on the ins and outs of intake and exhaust mods on NA 2.2s (mostly at NASIOC, and the info there was the most detailed and thorough). Turns out the factory intake plumbing is damned good. After 6.5 years of a snorkus delete and K&N, I put the snorkus back in and went paper until I buy an AMSOIL or other NON-oil air filter. If you NEED (to itch your mod bug) to do intake stuff, clean up the plumbing between the MAF and the throttle body. If you NEED to do exhaust stuff, i recommend a cat-back through 2.25"
I put a cherry bomb in line as a resonator and put it through a magnaflow. Without the cats it was CRAAAAZY loud (nascar style). with the cats it mellowed out, and through the cherry bomb and magnaflow its nice and deep but mellow. Some may like it louder (pull the cherry bomb), but I'm satisfied. i think this (or another vid on my channel) should give you a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVk2YLsqDMM&feature=g-upl&context=G2ccec0dAUAAAAAAALAA

So a non-oil air filter would be better than my K&N? Im running the stock intake+snorkus on a 2.2l.

[Wiscon_Mark]

It won't be "better" just not any worse, and you have less likelyhood of fouling your MAF.

[eekay]

MAF delete FTW!

[ElbryanWolf]

Wash, Wax and Buff :)

[98legwag]

It won't be "better" just not any worse, and you have less likelyhood of fouling your MAF.

OK. My K&N was free!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295000_10150634124982476_652632475_9708902_1568016481_n.jpg

received the remaining piece to my JDM puzzle! lol

[eekay]

Excellent!

[geckoboy86]

You need jdm tails and jdm side markers chad!

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/funinthemud.png/)

THAT is a nice looking car!!!

I've fallen in love with the 3rd gen OB body!! :smt008
First i wasn't into the small grill from 05-07, then I saw the 08-09 taller grill and loved it.
THEN I figured out its all the same body so I resigned to the smaller grill is actually just fine ;)

wanna trade?!! :smt031

[superu]

An EJ22 won't benefit with pipe larger than 2.25.
It gets too open and you need the backpressure (which in my experience you get from the cats) and the scavenging (which I think you get from the "Y" pipe) for this NA motor. I've read A LOT on the ins and outs of intake and exhaust mods on NA 2.2s (mostly at NASIOC, and the info there was the most detailed and thorough). Turns out the factory intake plumbing is damned good. After 6.5 years of a snorkus delete and K&N, I put the snorkus back in and went paper until I buy an AMSOIL or other NON-oil air filter. If you NEED (to itch your mod bug) to do intake stuff, clean up the plumbing between the MAF and the throttle body. If you NEED to do exhaust stuff, i recommend a cat-back through 2.25"
I put a cherry bomb in line as a resonator and put it through a magnaflow. Without the cats it was CRAAAAZY loud (nascar style). with the cats it mellowed out, and through the cherry bomb and magnaflow its nice and deep but mellow. Some may like it louder (pull the cherry bomb), but I'm satisfied. i think this (or another vid on my channel) should give you a good idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVk2YLsqDMM&feature=g-upl&context=G2ccec0dAUAAAAAAALAA

So a non-oil air filter would be better than my K&N? Im running the stock intake+snorkus on a 2.2l.

Yes. Here's my take. . . .
The K&N soiled my MAF and threw a code. The SLC dealer told me like $300 (give or take) on a new MAF. I went junkyarding and bought 5 MAFs from first gen legacies and imprezas with early EJ22s for like $15. :smt023 (damn the man, save the empire ;)
THEN I found the MAF cleaner spray. but still.

Later I (and by I, I mean my mechanic ;) pulled off my intake plumbing at the throttle body and the right angle elbow right at the throttle body was caked with grimey gunk!! Maybe I'll take a pic of it sometime, but I think I cleaned that crud out when I discovered it a couple of years ago. anyway, the dirt collection point where the K&N oil deposited on that 90 deg bend... Turns out they (K&N filters)actually let in a lot of dirt. My mechanic is meticulous with his cummins (http://www.mark74.com/MyRam.htm) and he's always checking the silicate deposits (if I remember his terminology correctly) in his truck and it was waaaay off the chart high when he ran a K&N. He went for amsoil ( http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eaa.aspx or this in place of a K&N intake filter http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/eaau.aspx ) and it's been pretty much a non issue since ditching the K&N. Silicates (if I get this right and remember geology) indicate sand/dirt, thus baaad stuff for an engine.

K&N is really good at marketing!! :neutral:
They do breath better than others when really dirty, BUT you have to be exceedingly sparing with the oil application after you wash them and prep them for reinstall.


That's just my experience, and I've gone back to a paper filter and added the snorkus after running a K&N and no snorkus for like 6 years. Still shopping for an amsoil air filter... I just haven't created a profile on their site to complete my order b/c I'm lame! :smt020

:smt020

[superu]

It won't be "better" just not any worse, and you have less likelyhood of fouling your MAF.

OK. My K&N was free!

if the next engine is too you'll be psyched!!!
:smt005

[Grafton]

THAT is a nice looking car!!!

I've fallen in love with the 3rd gen OB body!! :smt008
First i wasn't into the small grill from 05-07, then I saw the 08-09 taller grill and loved it.
THEN I figured out its all the same body so I resigned to the smaller grill is actually just fine ;)

wanna trade?!! :smt031

I don't think the wife would like that, lol plus my legacy is off the road while i swap a new cross-member in and fix body rust and add a coat of paint.

[eekay]

They do breath better than others when really dirty, BUT you have to be exceedingly sparing with the oil application after you wash them and prep them for reinstall.

^ THIS! As long as you don't drown your air filter in oil when cleaning and prepping it, you shouldn't have any problems at all. I've been running oil air filters with an MAF since '99 and I've never, EVER had any problems related to the air filter oil. EVER.

[Dead91silvia]

They do breath better than others when really dirty, BUT you have to be exceedingly sparing with the oil application after you wash them and prep them for reinstall.

^ THIS! As long as you don't drown your air filter in oil when cleaning and prepping it, you shouldn't have any problems at all. I've been running oil air filters with an MAF since '99 and I've never, EVER had any problems related to the air filter oil. EVER.

Me ether... yet... haha... Been using K&N's for about the same amount of time...


Put my BH up forsale... Listed the add in the for sale thread if anyone wants a BH... :grin:

[Wiscon_Mark]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/2222222222-1.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Holy Deuces!!!!

[Dead91silvia]

I wish my BD had that low of miles! Oh wait, no I dont! heh heh

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/2222222222-1.jpg

:smt023 :smt023

[96LegacyWagon]

I remember my all 2's as well :) I was amused (and might have the pic around somewhere still)...

Today I let Scooby sit in the parking lot all day and enjoy the nice weather we had while I carpooled to go on some adventures :)

[Perdue]

Been playing around with GIMP the past day or so working on paint ideas and came up with a few concepts. The original photo isn't mine, but it's the suspension and all I want.

#1: Rustoleum Smoke Gray, Carbon Wrapped hood and Trunk, Gold Wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/Concept1-1.jpg

#2: Rustoleum Army Green, Gold Wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/Concept2-1.jpg

#3: Rustoleum Army Green, Carbon wrapped hood and trunk, Gunmetal Wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/Concept3-1.jpg

#4: Rustoleum Charcoal Gray (not very dark...dunno why it's called charcoal), Carbon wrapped hood and trunk, Green Wheels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/ConceptFinal-1.jpg

I'm not gonna lie...I like 4 the most. And don't mind my crappy photo editing skills. I am going to go get my motor as soon as the insurance company reimburses me for my tow bills (Truck broke down too, but it was an easy fix), and then with a little overtime, I'll have a new exedy clutch and I'm picking up a used transmission. I'm pretty dead set on pulling my front axles and welding my center diff to go RWD. Should be fun.

[Grafton]

gold wheels with #4

[Dead91silvia]

I like #3....

[eekay]

I like all of them. *shrug*

[96LegacyWagon]

I would go the wheels from #4 on the paint job from #1. Then again I would probably go with neon blue over neon green because that is my favorite color. ;)

[csweston]

Going to full synthetic oil this evening.

[chrish8r]

replaced my O2 sensors in my SVX

[RandyMarsh303]

Pretty Productive day actually
Installed projector headlights. I was lucky enough to receive the stock connectors with the lights so i was able to solder those in place of the stock. Going to order an HID kit this weekend.
Transmission power mode ground. Did not bother with a switch because I figured i would like enough not to have a button....well i was right its awesome
Independent fogs. Really happy about doing this cant believe it was so easy. Next step is to make hi/low beam independent
Pulled apart HVAC controls and cleaned buttons. Air circulation button has been sticking since i got the car.
Started on DIY jdm grille looking pretty good so far but still has a long way to go...

[TireIron]

Blew a headgasket in the SVX the other day. Bummed. Time to collect parts, do the HG and all the seals on the motor, the group-n motor mounts and the 6-speed swap I guess...

[eekay]

6-speed swap in an SVX?! What'll that entail? Sounds totally epic, honestly...

[mike-tracy]

6-speed swap in an SVX?! What'll that entail? Sounds totally epic, honestly...
Having a friend who has one, (and a super sweet exotic sounding exhaust) I can say it IS totally epic :) He bought the car for the tranny and now is going to swap to 5mt and sell 'er. Wish I hads some money.. :-(

[Grafton]

^ there is a SVX on my school campus with a manual (super envious)

got my rusty cross-member off, my "good" steering rack boot still had flood water in it. Got my new fenders and brake pads in the mail and more parts showing up Friday.

[geckoboy86]

Wake up and install a GT rear skirt. That was easy. Gave her a bath afterwards. Now. To figure out the side skirts.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3246-1.jpg

[1-3-2-4]

Replaced starter contacts!

[RandyMarsh303]

Replaced 4eat filter and filled with royal purple. This is after two drain and fills

Started working on a battery box and some tie down ideas. Had them cut on the plasma and well that thing is extremely sloppy so Im going to see how much it would be to get them cut on a water jet

[Dead91silvia]

Started working on a battery box and some tie down ideas. Had them cut on the plasma and well that thing is extremely sloppy so Im going to see how much it would be to get them cut on a water jet

Water jets are sweet! I worked for a sign shop a while back and I remember we had some aluminum faced project we were doing and we had the faces cut with a water jet. Holy crap it was nice and clean! :shock:

[Dead91silvia]

Just sold my Ford Focus today... now have money from new tires for the BD... Anyone know of any really good high mileage tires that are like the old Fusion HRi's? They dont make them in 17's any more...

I need 205-45-17...

Oh, I'm about to give me car a wash also! =)

[eekay]

They last roughly 50,000 miles on a good alignment, but I just can't resist recommending Yokohama S-Drives for summer, bro. They're great!

[geckoboy86]

Got my rear Rally armor flaps on.

A close friend to my brothers is offering me a set of rims he had on his TC. They are 18x8.5 I think...No idea if they will fit.
Also has a high end pioneer head unit for 200 that he got for 800ish.

[96LegacyWagon]

Today she didn't want to start. I let her sit a bit, she make a single click. I checked the battery terminals, everything in line. Tried again, Scooby started up and I was off to work! I noticed when I was under the hood that I have a broken wire (ground?) as well as had a hose unhooked somewhere. After work I got new wiper blades and just before putting them on I took another look at the tube and found the missing hose and plugged her back in. I'm guessing the hose lose made it harder to start? Maybe the terminal was not on tight enough? Hmm... oh well, at least she's running again. :)

The sliced wire...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/032212222205-1.jpg
The tube M.I.A. (now active again)...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/032212222114-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

They last roughly 50,000 miles on a good alignment, but I just can't resist recommending Yokohama S-Drives for summer, bro. They're great!

Do you know what the cost was and are they all weather?

[TGX4776]

Just sold my Ford Focus today... now have money from new tires for the BD... Anyone know of any really good high mileage tires that are like the old Fusion HRi's? They dont make them in 17's any more...

I need 205-45-17...

Oh, I'm about to give me car a wash also! =)


it was replaced by the Fuzion UHP and is availible in 17's. i cant wait to get another leggy to try them out on.

http://www.thefuzionzone.com/Products/P ... zion%20UHP (http://www.thefuzionzone.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_Name=Fuzion%20UHP)

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah, I did a lot of reading on the UHP, they suck balls! Cost the same, but they only last 20-30K. Even talked to a guy at Tirerack about them. Read lots of reviews and I'm not impressed.... I dont want to buy a new set of tires every year...

My last set of HRI's lasted me 60K...

[98legwag]

They last roughly 50,000 miles on a good alignment, but I just can't resist recommending Yokohama S-Drives for summer, bro. They're great!

Do you know what the cost was and are they all weather?

S-Drives are summer tires. Thats the only reason I didn't get them.

[rougeben83]

UNlowered the car (OEM springs, 1/4" paranoid strut spacers, bilsteins),and put on the latest wheels of the season (2011 WRX wheels). Also found out one of my Comp C tophat's is on the way out (bad bearing). This is the 2nd set in 2 years...we'll see if WL will warranty the set for a 2nd time. Maybe a set of Group N tophats are in the future...


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/032412143243-1.jpg

[TGX4776]

Yeah, I did a lot of reading on the UHP, they suck balls! Cost the same, but they only last 20-30K. Even talked to a guy at Tirerack about them. Read lots of reviews and I'm not impressed.... I dont want to buy a new set of tires every year...

My last set of HRI's lasted me 60K...


well that sucks :(

[96LegacyWagon]

I payed $60 towards the repair bill so now I only owe $306.16 to be paid in full...

Also was told that to help with my 'no starts' lately I need to put a metal shim between the connector and the terminal on the battery to make a better connection. Any ideas where to find such a piece of metal or should I just cut a piece of my old wiper blade metal off for that?

[camroncamera]

Installed the beautiful STi carbon fiber strut bar that I received from hansvonaxian:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_2132-1.jpg

Installation was quite straightforward. The hood liner rubs on it a bit, making the secure closure of the hood require a bit more effort.

[mike-tracy]

Got my battery killing problem solved today hopefully. Car would be fine if it sat, but on days I drove it, it would drain the battery overnite! Alternator passed both volt and load test...but I was able to narrow it down to a bad bridge rectifier (in the alternator) that would allow current to flow "backwards" and the charging circuit would remain active when the car was off. No idea why it only happened days I drove the car...

Anyways $90 later and an oem remanufactured alternator and I'm back in business. Hopefully. :) Surprised me that it was $90 because all the places I called wanted right around $130 for a reman. (both prices including core exchange).

[r3v_v3ng3]

Installed the beautiful STi carbon fiber strut bar that I received from hansvonaxian:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_2132-1.jpg

Installation was quite straightforward. The hood liner rubs on it a bit, making the secure closure of the hood require a bit more effort.

Fancy!!! :smt023

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah, I did a lot of reading on the UHP, they suck balls! Cost the same, but they only last 20-30K. Even talked to a guy at Tirerack about them. Read lots of reviews and I'm not impressed.... I dont want to buy a new set of tires every year...

My last set of HRI's lasted me 60K...


well that sucks :(

Tell me about it... :smt022

I have 3 sets of Fusions in the family. My snowflakes I'm keeping for my BD have them, the Toyota Work truck has them, and moms little Civic has a set. The price was great, the performance was great, and the all weather aspect was awesome! The little Toyota 2WD does great in the snow to even my amazement! I got new wheels and tires for the wagon and keeping the Fusions as an extra set for the BD since I found out they are fazing them out.

I think I'm going to hit up some tire shop and see if they can get some for me. I had HRI 17's on my Silvia and they were great for the money!

[grayguy]

I threw in my Autometer's this afternoon. I still have to hook up the oil and water, but I really only wanted the boost gauge in there ASAP so i could see what i was running.

Next step is to install my Wideband and Zeitronix Display and data logger so i can see what the tune is like, it seems to be running pretty rich.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/20120325_143051-1.jpg

[eekay]

They last roughly 50,000 miles on a good alignment, but I just can't resist recommending Yokohama S-Drives for summer, bro. They're great!

Do you know what the cost was and are they all weather?
I believe they were around $145 each. And they're summer tires only. They work well on wet roads, though. Really well, actually.

[superu]

I payed $60 towards the repair bill so now I only owe $306.16 to be paid in full...

Also was told that to help with my 'no starts' lately I need to put a metal shim between the connector and the terminal on the battery to make a better connection. Any ideas where to find such a piece of metal or should I just cut a piece of my old wiper blade metal off for that?

or pull your terminals and scrub the heck out of the battery terminals and the INSIDE of your connectors, maybe add a bit of baking soda and wire to scrub that in too. :smt026

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_2132-1.jpg


covet!

[98legwag]

Ditched my K&N air filter for a Purolator paper filter.

[Huffer]

^^ rougeben83 - car looks great. I thought you had issues with clearance on the modified brakes?

[geckoboy86]

Ordered Stuff...
GrimmSpeed Crank Pulley

Wiring Harness for a new stereo (as well as other bits regarding it)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Bled the brakes today. Found the valve on the bleed screw for my passenger front is completely messed up, and none of the auto parts stores have a listing for 'em.

[Dead91silvia]

Got rear wagon speaker grill and heated seat switches today...

[eekay]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

[rougeben83]

^^ rougeben83 - car looks great. I thought you had issues with clearance on the modified brakes?

Thanks Huffer, on other 17" wheels I did due to the width and offset (like anything OEM 7" width wheel won't work) these 11 wrx wheels are 17x8 et 51, they have plenty of room. (they can also fit over brembos using a 3mm spacer as well).

[Dead91silvia]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

One of the local yards... They have one more 99 BG with a set... I might be able to get those too...

[geckoboy86]

A Box...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3293JPG-2.jpg

O.O
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3294JPG-2.jpg

Yay!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3295JPG-2.jpg

Wont be on till Saturday most likely due to work, weather, and assistance.

[eekay]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

One of the local yards... They have one more 99 BG with a set... I might be able to get those too...
If you could grab those, I would definitely buy them from you.

[Danny-G]

Finished the right headlight. Crappy job of removing the fluting/ diffusers from the lense but I don't really care its stull gonna be better than stock ever was. Also finished installing a gl wagon roof rack.

[geckoboy86]

Front Rally Armors are on...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/photo25202JPG-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

One of the local yards... They have one more 99 BG with a set... I might be able to get those too...
If you could grab those, I would definitely buy them from you.

I might be down there tomorrow for some GM parts.... I'll see what I can do... :smt023

[evolegacy]

A Box...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3293JPG-2.jpg

O.O
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3294JPG-2.jpg

Yay!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3295JPG-2.jpg

Wont be on till Saturday most likely due to work, weather, and assistance.

HEY I GOT MINE TOO! xD
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/Resampled_20120302_184757_136-1.jpg

also, cleaned the bay out again the best I could a few days ago, but havent uploaded the pic til just now, so here ya go
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMAG0010-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Evolegacy - No A/C, hardcore man!

[eekay]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

One of the local yards... They have one more 99 BG with a set... I might be able to get those too...
If you could grab those, I would definitely buy them from you.

I might be down there tomorrow for some GM parts.... I'll see what I can do... :smt023
Thanks! Been looking for these buttons a while. After I get them, I can start on my seat conversion. :)

[eekay]

Evolegacy - No A/C, hardcore man!
No A/C is the ONLY way to go. :smt026

[Wiscon_Mark]

Says the man who lives a mile high...

I'll stick with my A/C when it's 95* and 95% humidity, thanks.

[superu]

Where'd you find the heated seat switches?

One of the local yards... They have one more 99 BG with a set... I might be able to get those too...
If you could grab those, I would definitely buy them from you.

I might be down there tomorrow for some GM parts.... I'll see what I can do... :smt023
Thanks! Been looking for these buttons a while. After I get them, I can start on my seat conversion. :)

not promising, but if he can't score them, I might have a pair. I feel like i pulled a pair from a gen 1 OB (if that'd help you) a while ago. . .

[Dead91silvia]

Evolegacy - No A/C, hardcore man!
No A/C is the ONLY way to go. :smt026

Hell, I'm gonna have AC in my Pulsar!

You only get about 3-5 HP without it anyway...

[grayguy]

I let my prewife drive my legacy to work last night and tonight because her RS is missing/stumbling like crazy...I have never seen someone try SO hard to stay out of boost haha "when does the boost start" she asked before she left haha. She is trying not to get re-hooked on driving a boosted car like when she "had" to drive my 92' SS for a while 2 winters ago.

...So it's only a matter of time now before I have to find another turbo Short block and put my 25D heads/TD04/Spare TMIC and standalone in her 2.5RS coupe, or buy myself a different turbo car and cage the RS for life as an Ice car...

[eekay]

not promising, but if he can't score them, I might have a pair. I feel like i pulled a pair from a gen 1 OB (if that'd help you) a while ago. . .
Is that what you feel like? ;) If he can't get them for whatever reason, I'll certainly buy them from you. I gotta get my heated seats going!

[eekay]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)

[grayguy]

Good old fashion windows ceased to be good enough when summer temps starting averaging like 85+ i don't remember it ever being that hot when i was a kid. I already work outside 90% of the time, so hell if I'm not going to be comfortable when I can be.

If I HAD to choose between a 300whp turbo subie with no AC, or a stock L with AC, I'd take the L.

[Wiscon_Mark]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)


I reiterate - what't he highest temp/humidity you get out there? It's not so much the heat here, it's getting all that moisture out of the air that does it, and windows don't do that very well.

[Dead91silvia]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)

Hmm... Do you know what traffic is like? Seattle/Tacoma area traffic sucks balls! Even more when it's in the 80's, with 90%+ humidity... Most of the time I do roll with the windows down, but that does not help when your going 5 mph and in the hot sun! :smt005

[96LegacyWagon]

How much of a difference do you notice? (0r was it a replacement for a broken part)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3295JPG-2.jpg

[eekay]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)


I reiterate - what't he highest temp/humidity you get out there? It's not so much the heat here, it's getting all that moisture out of the air that does it, and windows don't do that very well.
Humidity is usually VERY low. 10%-15% I'd say on average. The highest temps are well over 100F, though. I'm not bad-mouthing you guys for having A/C. Haha. I'm just giving you a hard time. Hell, I have A/C in my 300+ whp wagon right now! :grin:

[96LegacyWagon]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)
I reiterate - what't he highest temp/humidity you get out there? It's not so much the heat here, it's getting all that moisture out of the air that does it, and windows don't do that very well.
Humidity is usually VERY low. 10%-15% I'd say on average. The highest temps are well over 100F, though. I'm not bad-mouthing you guys for having A/C. Haha. I'm just giving you a hard time. Hell, I have A/C in my 300+ whp wagon right now! :grin:

Yes, in the 2.2L I definitely notice a little lurch when I activate the a/c...but I usually do 260 air until it gets hot enough that the a/c is the only thing that still cools me down... in the rain is also a good time for it :-p

[geckoboy86]

Didn't get a chance to install my pulley yet...hoping to this weekend.

[superu]

You guys and your A/C... What ever happened to good, old-fashioned windows? C'mon, gents! A/C is just a waste of engine room. ;)

But when it's 112 out it feels pretty nice on recirculate!!! :smt026

[superu]

not promising, but if he can't score them, I might have a pair. I feel like i pulled a pair from a gen 1 OB (if that'd help you) a while ago. . .
Is that what you feel like? ;) If he can't get them for whatever reason, I'll certainly buy them from you. I gotta get my heated seats going!

cool, keep me posted. I won't remember. But I'll try to remember to go check and make sure I remember what I feel like I remember doing a couple years ago :smt005



:smt017

[Danny-G]

Caught air at 85 mph. Gotta love the first gen!

[evolegacy]

good god wtf did I start o.O? xD as for the No AC, the low pressure line to the firewall cracked while I was taking the motor apart when I first got the car from Reason. Decided to not replace it, ya it gets hot as fuck up here in MA during the summer but just roll down the windows and drink plenty of water, thats all there is to that.....................oh and the 5 extra HP is nice XD XD XD

[Huffer]

I WISH I had my AC fixed... My commute is going up to 40mins this summer, instead of the 10mins... so I'll have to get that fixed. Darnit.

[BG5guy]

today i picked up my BBS rims from my buddy who repaired and repainted em, things look better then ever, look like they just rolled outta the fatory

[98legwag]

Washed and waxed it!

[Wiscon_Mark]

oh and the 5 extra HP is nice XD XD XD

I've actually heard it can be as much as 10-15 HP when the compressor is cycling. That's a big deal on a car with only 135HP at its peak.

[Dead91silvia]

oh and the 5 extra HP is nice XD XD XD

I've actually heard it can be as much as 10-15 HP when the compressor is cycling. That's a big deal on a car with only 135HP at its peak.

When the AC is on, it's more then that, but if your running your AC, you shouldn't be trying to haul ass... LOL... Play with it, turn it on and off when flooring it. It's kinda like boost kicks in! haha...

But yeah, for 3 hp, thats like laying off Fast Food for a couple weeks and dropping some fat.. :smt005

[Wiscon_Mark]

Play with it, turn it on and off when flooring it.


Actually, when you floor it, the car shuts the compressor off automatically. It's a Subaru feature - I remember reading it somewhere that the BD/BK/BG models had it.

[rougeben83]

Group N trans mount, replaced DP to catback gasket with a grimmspeed one...still a small exhaust leak, I think the flange is warped on the catback...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/10/P1100882-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

And its on...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/photo25201JPG-2.jpg

and a new Headunit (Pioneer 3200BT)...Might have my 6 disc for sale soon...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/photo25202JPG-2.jpg

[Bhatman]

Got the wagon finally on H&R's + Bilsteins. So far so good, sans some fender repair that was my fault...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0734-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0735-2.jpg

[Grafton]

Kicked out my windshield, learned that it doesn't work like in the movies. The front end is put back together, but it sill needs torqued and I'm waiting on sway-bar bushings. Pulled the rear bumper and got started on bodywork.

[geckoboy86]

Rewired my Headlight to have a City light on with car on.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_3370-1.jpg

And high with low beam
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_3374-2.jpg

[Felipe]

new air filter (oem) and some febreze to get that old owner smell out lol

[98legwag]

Picked up some NGK V-Powers. Ordered NGK FX61 plug wires. Also bought a MSD Coil from Reason.

[Danny-G]

Pictures of the totally finished projector retrofit, roof rack, different fog and driving lights, and a little something I hadn't mentioned.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/0329121456-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/0329121507-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/0329121507a-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/0309121625a-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/0404122101b-2.jpg
I would have better pictures but the card reader in my laptop doesn't work and I lost the camera cable.

[geckoboy86]

Got my car ready for the meet tomorrow.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/photo25201JPG-3.jpg

And more SLi representing....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/photo25202JPG-5.jpg

[superu]

parked it a week ago... too much coolant leak. :-(
Gathering parts (engine seals, H2O pump, timing kit, tensioner, and transmission ( a special one :twisted: ) for a revival of greatness pus more!!

pending my gearbox connection's schedule, hopefully by mid May I'll be rolling again!!!

[Hinyo]

Well Yesterday and today I fried my oem radio doing the aux diy mod. IT WORKED then I touched 2 pins that shouldn't have touched while excited finishing.... :smt021 Lucky i have the WRX 6CD changer spare

I also Wired up my city lights COMPLETELY independant might i add only to find out i used the wrong relay. :smt021 I now have city light flashers. ill post up a video once i have it uploaded

http://www.facebook.com/v/3074965752839

Led Reverse lights (will post picture)

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564754_3075365002820_1224540143_32518493_995885746_n.jpg


Plan on putting the HID kit on today and call wiring a day for a while

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535473_3084440429700_1224540143_32523667_1785415317_n.jpg

Ill post a picture of that once its done too

City Lights [Fixed]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/580163_3084441909737_1224540143_32523669_1237544446_n.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nothing besides stare at it lol

[96LegacyWagon]

I talked to a friend about potentially putting seafoam in it (and he told me it was a bad idea because it was like pouring sludge into my gas tank/engine). Hmm...

[Navi271]

Nothing besides stare at it lol
haha! I catch myself doing that all the time.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I talked to a friend about potentially putting seafoam in it (and he told me it was a bad idea because it was like pouring sludge into my gas tank/engine). Hmm...

Sludge? Seafoam is a very thin liquid.

[eekay]

I talked to a friend about potentially putting seafoam in it (and he told me it was a bad idea because it was like pouring sludge into my gas tank/engine). Hmm...

Sludge? Seafoam is a very thin liquid.
+1
Also, I know a lot of people that swear by this stuff. I've never heard of it harming anything at all. In fact, it seems to help quite often. *shrug*

[Wiscon_Mark]

Perhaps they're referring to what happens when you put it in your oil - it can really clean stuff out of the engine and cause a lot of gunk to come out of the oil when you do your next change. So it's really the anti-sludge...

[02_Legacy]

I have heard both people who swear by seafoam and people who think if you use it it will grenade your engine. I for one think that it does what it is supposed to just fine. If used properly you shouldn't have a problem.

[camroncamera]

My brand-new JDM headlight connectors arrived! Details here: viewtopic.php?p=288941#p288941 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=288941#p288941)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_2624-1.jpg

[Perdue]

I've sat around all day and pondered what I could sell to fund a new motor for the car...not to mention clutch. I want my car back...FML :-(

[Dead91silvia]

[quote="Wiscon_Mark":3jrcae8m]Play with it, turn it on and off when flooring it.


Actually, when you floor it, the car shuts the compressor off automatically. It's a Subaru feature - I remember reading it somewhere that the BD/BK/BG models had it.[/quote:3jrcae8m]

Not on my car thats for sure! I can floor it and its hella slow, then flip the AC off and its like Nitrous! HAHA!

But really, mine does not and never has shut off on my car. Might be a year difference...

[ShadowGT]

Installed AC belt tension pulley thing that I found on eBay. Now that it's hotter than hell here, it was time to get my AC working.
Did the Honda rear windshield wiper swap. 2007 Pilot. Found the arm for 20 bucks on eBay but it came without the blade. Discovered you have to get the blade from a Honda place but with tax was 9 dollars and some change.

Regardless of what they tell you at WalMart or Autozone as I discovered, a 14 inch "OEM replacement rear wiper" does not fit the Honda stalk.
Short story:
The book at Walmart showed that the Anco 3114 was the correct blade. Brought it home, the hook isn't even close. None of the adapters match. Returned it. Took it to Autozone. They brought out some Duralast something-model.. same thing. Took the arm with me to a Honda dealership. They laughed and gave me the right blade.

Tomorrow, I'll put in my neutral safety switch that needs replacing.

[geckoboy86]

Got the car inspected today...Passed with no issues (exhaust and tires are questionable)

An hour later, I hear a funny little ticking noise. Its my alternator AGAIN (second one in less then a year). Take belt off to see if the shitty bearings again (first ones issue) and the pulley was loose. I have no way of fixing it and its under warranty so I put the belt back on. Proceed to drive to the auto part store and it stops with the noise mid way there. Get there and take off the belt again...Its no longer loose...THE HECK! Never buy a reman alternator again.

[96LegacyWagon]

Today I pondered what I could do to finish paying the rest of the 306.16 to my mechanic as well as get some new doors/panels/fenders for my Scooby. I also saw a sticker on the road that said "What Would Scooby Do?" which I now want for my car lol...

[chuckthefuk]

Sell some blood... or umm ur little swimmers... Its decent and you get a cookie and orange juice :-D

[jjay03]

Got my front knuckles back together with new bearings and ball joints, painted my calipers yesterday and the brackets, and painted the shaft of the EMPI axles. Now im thinking about new struts too so I dont have to unhook the brake lines again. Oh I bolted in the new steering rack too.
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[Benfolio]

Ordered a used trans with 77k on it. :smt022

My original trans (which was original to my BD so its got roughly 210k on it) is finally sounding like its ready to bite the dust. I may rebuild the old one and offer it for sale, but with nothing else to drive in the meantime, it's new/used tranny time!

So lets tally it up:

201k on wagon body
100k-ish on JDM motor (40k on HG's and such)
210k on 5MT (soon to be 77k)
30k on Outback GR-2s
30k on Fozzy steelies (I think only one was ever bolted on a car) and Grabber AT2's
???k on 2.5RS seats

Newest part on my car is the upstream O2 sensor. Went out on me a few months ago.
Not bad, I haven't needed to do anything else to it in 40k+ miles.

Oh, and yes I still post on here from time to time, and yes I still have a crap load of BD parts for sale.

[Perdue]

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FINALLY! A local Subaru mechanic got back to me on a motor and basically let me steal it at $600 with new headgaskets and all. Now I just need to sell some stuff so I can get my new clutch. I also need to drop the transmission and split it so I can replace the speed sensor gear. I was getting discouraged, but this put some wind back under my wings. Can't wait to drive my car again!

[jjay03]

Mounted the knuckles and put the axles in and torqued some of the bolts. I also got the brakes ready to go on tomorrow.

[02_Legacy]

Just spend $400 on my project. Who knew boost was so expensive!

[Grafton]

In the process of dropping my rear suspension discovered my rear brakes were on the fritz, ruined 2 bushings getting that big bolt out of the rear hub. Then discovered the trialing arm bushings are shot. fun fun

[96LegacyWagon]

Today I paid my mechanic $80 (total owed is now down to $226.16) and bought some Meijer brand fuel injector cleaner and added it to my tank before driving home from work tonight.

I'm hoping taxes will help me get my exhaust work done and maybe some doors/fenders/windshield. I still need to post pics of my exhaust so I can ask for help in how to replace it/fix it.

[Dead91silvia]

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FINALLY! A local Subaru mechanic got back to me on a motor and basically let me steal it at $600 with new headgaskets and all. Now I just need to sell some stuff so I can get my new clutch. I also need to drop the transmission and split it so I can replace the speed sensor gear. I was getting discouraged, but this put some wind back under my wings. Can't wait to drive my car again!

Holy Crap! Dude thats a steel right there! Are the gaskets installed yet or no? Even if they are not, thats still a good deal if the motor was in parts! Good to hear your keeping the old girl!


BD'S FOREVER!!!!! :smt023

[Perdue]

The gaskets are already in, but I'm not sure when I'm gonna put the motor in...my dad died unexpectedly last night. Kinda at a loss.

[geckoboy86]

Sorry for your loss...

[httrdd]

Sorry for you loss that sux. My dad died when I was 10.

[Wiscon_Mark]

In the process of dropping my rear suspension discovered my rear brakes were on the fritz, ruined 2 bushings getting that big bolt out of the rear hub. Then discovered the trialing arm bushings are shot. fun fun

I doubt you ruined them. They were probably already shot. Mine are too. So are most people's who haven't replaced them, probably.


..my dad died unexpectedly last night. Kinda at a loss.

John, I'm really sorry to hear that. Message me if you want to talk.

[96LegacyWagon]

My condolences... I hope you find your way again soon and that the many things he taught you in life go to good use. *hugs*

[Grafton]

Sorry to hear the news Perdue, my wife just went through that last summer,

Wiscon_Mark, the rear end is getting "sexy" a TIC sexy bushing set, OEM cross member bushings, kartboy comfort differential outrigger bushings, and a window weld filled diff mount. there wont be a bushing left un-touched.

[Dead91silvia]

The gaskets are already in, but I'm not sure when I'm gonna put the motor in...my dad died unexpectedly last night. Kinda at a loss.

Oh man! not cool... :-( Car can wait, family is more important...


Washed her up today... and took some pics... nothing spectacular....

[Yokosilver]

Purdue, sorry for your loss.

Cleaned up the center console and cleaned off the cruddy paint that covered the pull out tray and cup holders in the center console.

[98legwag]

Sorry for your loss Perdue. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

[jjay03]

Sorry for the loss also Perdue not sure what ide do with out my Dad.

[98legwag]

Just wrapped up changing spark plugs, plug wires and installing the MSD Coil. Now on to stop my door cards from vibrating/rattling.

[redlegacygt]

Sorry for you loss Perdue. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family... Let me know if you need anything.

[Benfolio]

Sorry to hear Perdue. Thankfully I was never close to mine, I wouldn't know what I'd do if I was and he passed. :smt009

Gave a ton of attention to the wagon today. Washed it, vacuumed the inside (first time since before winter), put dum-dum (strip caulk) on vibrating window switch bezels, found out my driver's side switch is busted, held in ONLY by the bezel (should not have sold my spare switch... !@&*#%), ran my amp wires, tested 14 year old amp (its dead), stripped out a rear seat bolt, re-tapped the hole, replaced my rusty license plate screws, cleaned rust off my license plate, re-secured the cargo-area floor, and FINALLY took out the ABS lightbulb that's been staring me in the face since I did the trans swap.

Whee!

[Yokosilver]

I ordered some vinyl overlays for my scoop (lots of scratches) and floodlights (yellow vinyl), and an LED roll for doing some work on gauges and possibly other panels for extra light.

[eekay]

Which LED roll did you get?

[02_Legacy]

Just bought led's from superbrightleds.com to change all my gauges and HVAC blue.

[Yokosilver]

Which LED roll did you get?

I just ordered one of the cheap ones off Amazon since I don't know 100% what I want to do or if I will like them. I heard about superbrightleds.com and am thinking of cancelling the order.

[ShadowGT]

Tried Instagram on my car.. not with the best of results..

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/instagram-1.jpg

Oh well..

[jjay03]

Got all my exhaust studs out saturday but one was fighting me. Finally welded a nut to it and got it out with the impact. Whew all new studs in now and cleaned up the head surface it was pretty nasty.

[Grafton]

FINALLY got the gas tank out so welding can begin

[eekay]

Just bought led's from superbrightleds.com to change all my gauges and HVAC blue.
This is what I did but I'm thinking the roll would be a better idea. Then you don't get the slightly dimmer areas were the lights aren't.

[Grafton]

02 legacy, you will hate blue led's in your gauges. the big down side is that they will hinder your night vision, mine gave me a headache. good luck

pulled the gas pump out of my tank to pump the last big of gas by hand and noticed that it wasn't just surface rust :/

[Dead91silvia]

Hey, how many of you new guys have seen this? Jump on it and lets makes these even cheaper!

Brake line group buy
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24532 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=24532)

[Danny-G]

Parked my sedan sunday night, insured no longer..... Went from this.
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To this.
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[Felipe]

wet sanded the headlights... 100% light visability

now people started flashing there beams at me, never noticed my lights are aimed at Hi-beam level... hahahah

[96LegacyWagon]

Paid $15 for 5.263gallons of gas. Thank goodness for those coupons I got this month. :)

[jjay03]

Well I ordered the borla header today. I didnt want to spend the money really but I didnt want a piece of crap either. With all the money I have in this car now I got to keep her in nice shape.

[dglas128]

got my new rad in because mine decided to bust on friday

[02_Legacy]

02 legacy, you will hate blue led's in your gauges. the big down side is that they will hinder your night vision, mine gave me a headache. good luck
Ya I thought about that, I figured on long trips I could just turn them off if they bother me, I just set the cruse anyway. I have a pretty good tolerance for bright lights at night though. When I was young and stupid i had LED's that were under my dash in my car and I kept them on all the time. lol

[eekay]

As long as the LEDs aren't on full brightness, they're not bad at all. You should be fine.

[jjay03]

LEDs will prob be my next upgrade but Ill use pure white.

[Grafton]

Got the rotors for the H6 brake swap, they're MASSIVE looking

[98legwag]

Left it at home and drove the beater BH Outback to work. After about 3 minutes I wanted my BK.

[Yokosilver]

Found out that the gas on base my be 'tainted.' Heard that the tank has cracks in it and sea water seeps in. I might have to buy off base at $6 a gallon.

[Dead91silvia]

That sucks balls...

I'm about to go play with my Volvo... See about getting it closer to spraying some more primer soon. Goal is to paint it this summer, body work ready or not... At a dead end with the Pulsar, need tools, parts, and money =/

[96LegacyWagon]

Had the heat gauge go to max on me on a short half mile trip... pulled over and let it cool. Added about 2L of fluid and it ran 'normally' again after that.

[Benfolio]

Got my 77k mile 5MT trans in out of a '97 Outback from PA.
Looked at it, it's not a '97....... it's set up for a cable clutch. Which is kinda good, I guess. According to the Subaru transmission list, its out of a '95/'96 so it'll have the same 5th gear as mine, just gotta swap the clutch forks now. It does look pretty good otherwise, except for maybe never having the fluid changed, and its rusty shifter linkage from sitting in a boneyard for who knows HOW long.

[Grafton]

got an inner fender rebuilt, painted the hats on my rear rotors, finished painting the rear lateral links, got the front swaybar reinstalled and began sand blasting my rear cross member

[geckoboy86]

Rotated Tires today just to go and buy a new set of wheels.
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Close up of the color
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[96LegacyWagon]

I like those Gecko! Good job. :)

Today I bought some gunk to put in my radiator because it appears I have a slow leak again...

[Yokosilver]

Noticed that my headlights are different colors. One is a blue and one is slightly yellow.

[Thomistopheles]

Pulled what was left of the radiator and put in the new one. The bottom was completely gone, rotted. The bottom of my fan shrouds, too. I had to drill holes so I could run zip toes through the shroud to hold it securely.

Exhaust manifold gaskets are next... but first I need a juicy pork roast and a cold beer.

[Dead91silvia]

Washed up White Lightning... Oh how sexy she is! :grin:

[98legwag]

Haven't driven it since Monday. I must drive it tomorrow!

[geckoboy86]

Woke up to a flat tire today...So...Swaped on the new wheels.

[Matty2Hotty]

Fired up the Subi waiting to pull her out of the driveway, heating up and cooling down the new header. Getting the wrap and paint baked on! Check fluids, looking for leaks and testing everything twice. Monday is the day she will come out of the garage when the bracket shows up!!!

[Yokosilver]

Washed my car, vacuumed it out, filled the tank, and checked the fluids. sometime this week I want to rip the center console apart and clean it out. I also want to know how to do it because I can. When my Carbon fiber vinyl shows up to cover my scoop (paints all messed up) I may take requests for what to wrap so people can see what it looks like before they do theirs.

[Dead91silvia]

Fired up the Subi waiting to pull her out of the driveway, heating up and cooling down the new header. Getting the wrap and paint baked on! Check fluids, looking for leaks and testing everything twice. Monday is the day she will come out of the garage when the bracket shows up!!!

Bout damn time! :smt005

Need to have her ready for next Sunday. Looks like the meet with just be you, me and Brad... oh well, it's a start! :grin: 3 JDM'ed 2nd gens! :smt023

[superu]

Got my 77k mile 5MT trans in out of a '97 Outback from PA.
Looked at it, it's not a '97....... it's set up for a cable clutch. Which is kinda good, I guess. According to the Subaru transmission list, its out of a '95/'96 so it'll have the same 5th gear as mine, just gotta swap the clutch forks now. It does look pretty good otherwise, except for maybe never having the fluid changed, and its rusty shifter linkage from sitting in a boneyard for who knows HOW long.

Benfolio: BUT it might be 3.90 axle ratio :-?

[Thomistopheles]

Drove over to the local Subaru dealer to grab a thermostat and gasket. Hands down the most pleasant dealership experience I've ever had. Grabbed a STi keychain for $10 while I was there and it still cost less than ordering the parts from a wholesale dealer and paying shipping.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Drove over to the local Subaru dealer to grab a thermostat and gasket. Hands down the most pleasant dealership experience I've ever had. Grabbed a STi keychain for $10 while I was there and it still cost less than ordering the parts from a wholesale dealer and paying shipping.

I liked the guys at Don Miller when I met them.

Benfolio - if it's from a 95, it's likely a 3.9FD, but if it's out of a 96 it may be 4.11 or 3.9 depending on the engine it was mated up to. The 2.2L got the 3.9 in the 96 Outback, IIRC.

[96LegacyWagon]

I left my Scooby at home because she didn't want to start.

[eekay]

I thought the '97 (USDM) and newer had the 4.44's? Everything I've had that was 5MT has been 4.44's.

[Benfolio]

I matched the trans code to the list here: http://www.gearhack.com/myink/ViewPage. ... on%20Chart (http://www.gearhack.com/myink/ViewPage.php?file=docs/Subaru%20Transmission%20Chart)

Its a TY752VABCA, but I read there might be a typo on the page, as the closest listed is a TY752VABBA which makes sense, since its a cable clutch trans, and SUPPOSEDLY out of an Outback.

[TireIron]

My '97 legacy GT was a 4.1, so was the 2000 impreza RS that the rear diff is out of. My 98 GT was an auto with 4.44.

[eekay]

Crazy. My '97 5MT GT wagon is 4.4 as well as my '99 5MT GT sedan. What a mess! :)

[grayguy]

All my GT's have been 4.11, the L's have been 3.90 cable clutches

[Okin DaVanh]

I sold my GTi... insured my bike for a year and ordered fluids for my E36 build... Today is "Sit my a$$ in the house" day... Temp just dropped about 15 degrees in the last half hour.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Nothing to mine, but I did a little cleaning on the Wife's Grand Cherokee.

[Thomistopheles]

Polished my headlights. Tape, wetsand, compound, polish, seal. Took 5-10 minutes with my rotary polisher.

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[02_Legacy]

Installed my blue LED's and painted my woodgrain trim black, its still drying so I will get pics of both when the trim gets reinstalled.
Also worked on the supercharger build a little, check out my build thread for update.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Polished my headlights. Tape, wetsand, compound, polish, seal. Took 5-10 minutes with my rotary polisher.

What compound and polish did you use? It looks great!

[Thomistopheles]

Meguiars M105 + M205. I used Opti-coat 2.0 to seal it, love that stuff.

Here's a thread that shows a couple methods of doing this:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sho ... 2-0-a.html (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/37701-headlight-sealant-spar-urethane-vs-opti-coat-2-0-a.html)

I can polish yours if they need it, just swing by my place in Windsor sometime.

[csweston]

Photo shoot with my friend. Teaser pic.
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[96LegacyWagon]

I pulled my battery out because it still wouldn't start. Tomorrow I get to take it to autozone or o'reilly's and see what they tell me about the battery (is it dead or is it DEAD?).

What kind of wiring problems would drain a battery overnight?

[csweston]

Parking lights on?

[96LegacyWagon]

Don't those turn off when the car is off?

[eekay]

No. They don't. But, I would think you would notice them on... Also, if you've messed with your stereo (IE: Non-stock stereo installed) there could be an issue with the stereo or the wiring inside. Might want to check that if nothing else.

[Benfolio]

My dome lamp switch on my rear gate got stuck on once. Didn't notice it until I get in it to go to work the next day.

I was like "Eh, why is the gate light on? *turn key... CLICK* FUUUUUUU..."

[dglas128]

just cleaned out the legy first time since back from deployment

[geckoboy86]

Installed LEDs for my city lights and repainted my strut bar...No more red...
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[96LegacyWagon]

Can you guess what I did for my car today?
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$105 bucks later.....



I got this.
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[Huffer]

^^ I think you need to invest in some POR-15 rust paint...

[robjarvis1]

Went scrapping today. Scored an outback grill that I'm going to mod and put on the L and also replaced my broken master window switch. With a bonus of free tweeters and an armrest for my boy.


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[Benfolio]

^^ I think you need to invest in some POR-15 rust paint...

For the icky plastic battery tray, or the nasty looking battery terminals. Also, why is that battery so old?


For me, I got to spend a lovely hour at the Subaru dealership getting my master cylinder replaced for the recall, and NOT getting my seatbelt replaced because "They only warranty them for mechanical defects". Hmm. Must be a new thing.

SO, I take my Subaru to the dealer halfway between home and work, even though I work within a few minutes of one (but they used to be a Dodge dealer, Subaru is new to them, and I haven't had luck there in the past), because they've been Subaru for 20+ years.
I buy ALL my stuff from the far-away dealer, my grandparents bought cars from them and had them serviced there, any time my buddy needs parts he goes there, and when we get a Subaru in the shop I call them for parts.

So I get my car back, and the pedal is soft. Softer than it was BEFORE it was fixed. Thinking it was in my head (I've been driving it as it was since 2009) I went to work. It felt soft the whole way. Tried some half-panic stops. Tooooo soft, this pedal.
So I take a look at it after work tonight.

Master Cylinder: NEW
Brake bleeders: DIRTY and still have the rubber caps on them with no fingerprints.
Other evidence of bleeding: NONE
Fuel lines: Not clipped into strut tower like they should be
Fuel Filter: Gasket torn and hanging, not protecting filter from clamp. Therefore, LOOSE.

Me: Pissed. And going back there first thing in the AM tomorrow.

[96LegacyWagon]

Not sure why it was from 2011, but it has a 3yr warrenty as of yesterday now. Now to figure out why my tail lights won't turn on (but my brake lights do)....

I am reading through pdfs from chuck, but they are confusing a little (to car noobs anyways lol).

[Yokosilver]

My yellow fog light tint came in and I messed up my foot running today. Fun.

[Huffer]

NOT getting my seatbelt replaced because "They only warranty them for mechanical defects". Hmm. Must be a new thing.

That's not right. I'd call up Subaru America and find out for sure. Give them the name of the dealer, your name and your car VIN#.

[Huffer]

Contemplated buying some POR-15 to use on the lower parts of the doors...but you can't use it on painted metal, so I'm not sure how this would work out.

[superu]

I thought the '97 (USDM) and newer had the 4.44's? Everything I've had that was 5MT has been 4.44's.

In general (and in the legacy/OB world), autos behind 2.5s are 4.44s and 5MT's behind 2.5s are 4.11, things change in IMprezas with RSs (4.11s) vs OBS (3.90), and the 05-06 forester turbo MIGHT be a 4.44 5MT.

95 was technically the 1st year of a legacy OB, but it wasn't lifted (as 96-99) and I'm pretty sure it was an EJ22 with 3.90 in the 5MT, 4.11 in the 4EAT.

[superu]

Crazy. My '97 5MT GT wagon is 4.4 as well as my '99 5MT GT sedan. What a mess! :)

Hmm, that is curious. . . :smt017

Did you do some swapping awesomeness?

AFAIK 5MT 4.44s were only in 05 or 06 FXT (forester X turbo)

[Wiscon_Mark]

I can polish yours if they need it, just swing by my place in Windsor sometime.

Haha, thanks, it's not for my car though. Rockblocker protects my JDM headlights. I just did a job on my mom's Civic's headlights and they look better, but not that good. I'll have to try that spar urethane mixture, looks interesting.



I thought the '97 (USDM) and newer had the 4.44's? Everything I've had that was 5MT has been 4.44's.

In general (and in the legacy/OB world), autos behind 2.5s are 4.44s and 5MT's behind 2.5s are 4.11, things change in IMprezas with RSs (4.11s) vs OBS (3.90), and the 05-06 forester turbo MIGHT be a 4.44 5MT.

95 was technically the 1st year of a legacy OB, but it wasn't lifted (as 96-99) and I'm pretty sure it was an EJ22 with 3.90 in the 5MT, 4.11 in the 4EAT.

This all looks correct to me. FWIW, the OBS model didn't get a 2.5L engine until 2002, where I'm guessing it got the 4.11 transmission.

I was under the impression that only 90s JDM cars got the 4.44 manual transmission.

Might have to start surveying people :smt006

[Benfolio]

NOT getting my seatbelt replaced because "They only warranty them for mechanical defects". Hmm. Must be a new thing.

That's not right. I'd call up Subaru America and find out for sure. Give them the name of the dealer, your name and your car VIN#.

E-mailed SOA and told them of my woes. Got a call from the dealership, and have an appointment Thursday AM. SOA straightened them out.
This is the 3rd time my car will be there this week, after NEVER being at a dealer (except where I work, and I work on it myself for free) EVER since I bought it. :smt019

[eekay]

Crazy. My '97 5MT GT wagon is 4.4 as well as my '99 5MT GT sedan. What a mess! :)

Hmm, that is curious. . . :smt017

Did you do some swapping awesomeness?

AFAIK 5MT 4.44s were only in 05 or 06 FXT (forester X turbo)
I did so swap awesomeness, but not the transmissions (yet). Maybe it's due to it being the '99 Limited GT or something? I have no idea.

EDIT: Also, just found this: https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=278 It looks like both my cars are 4.11's. I thought for sure they were higher than that. Damn RPMs rise at staggering rate. :(

[Huffer]

NOT getting my seatbelt replaced because "They only warranty them for mechanical defects". Hmm. Must be a new thing.

That's not right. I'd call up Subaru America and find out for sure. Give them the name of the dealer, your name and your car VIN#.

E-mailed SOA and told them of my woes. Got a call from the dealership, and have an appointment Thursday AM. SOA straightened them out.
This is the 3rd time my car will be there this week, after NEVER being at a dealer (except where I work, and I work on it myself for free) EVER since I bought it. :smt019

And make sure you NEVER go back to them again.

[Dead91silvia]

NOT getting my seatbelt replaced because "They only warranty them for mechanical defects". Hmm. Must be a new thing.

That's not right. I'd call up Subaru America and find out for sure. Give them the name of the dealer, your name and your car VIN#.

E-mailed SOA and told them of my woes. Got a call from the dealership, and have an appointment Thursday AM. SOA straightened them out.
This is the 3rd time my car will be there this week, after NEVER being at a dealer (except where I work, and I work on it myself for free) EVER since I bought it. :smt019

And make sure you NEVER go back to them again.

Wow... that was a lot of work to get a warranty Subaru gives! The warranty is for "normal wear", not just the retracting bit. Thats good you got it covered. The dealer I had mine done at will not get my car ever again since they didnt TQ my buckle and left out clips I had to replace, but I did get the belts. The dealer I get my shop parts at I know will do a good job, even more so if they know its me! :grin: