What have you done to your car today?

[Dead91silvia]

^^ I want my eyeballs to not have read that.

My poor car is being driven 2hrs a day now... on a stupid commute. It needs a wash really bad, but the office driveway is asphalt till the house, then it's gravel. Stupid.
Working 14hr days too, same pay. What a joke!


Yeah... TMI dude... lol :shock:

That commute would suck! Even more if you didnt do it before with the same pay...

[Wiscon_Mark]

So Roger, you're basically just working & sleeping? Ouch.

That would explain why you haven't been around much.

[Huffer]

^^ that's it in a nutshell... I'm hoping stuff will calm down enough to actually do this decal run.
Life is tough with a long commute+long hours+pregnant wife+toddler+house+yard to worry about, but at least I'm sucking wind, and surviving. The CEL in my car mysteriously turned off, so I know God is watching out for me!

:)

[mike-tracy]

Had a dream my engine exploded. Literally. When I woke up, I had sex with the tail pipe just to let her know I love her...

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2012/01/medium_f44c26cd1460e913c2a1728a78aa1f8a.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

^ Your fired!

[WESTcoast]

I think it is offical.... I'm in love with the newly found exhaust sound after putting on uel headers. I don't know why I put them on now out of all times(just got done buying alot of crap so im broke). I mean I want to drive my car all the time!! I been taking the long ways to work just to listen to her and drive her with the new suspension goodies. If I havent already I might marry my car. Now the hard part telling my girlfriend that im going to marry the car lol.

rant over

[Dead91silvia]

^ I wouldnt tell your girl that... ROFL!!!


Just posted a thread for my model cars... take a look if you guys are interested...
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25038 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25038)

[Wiscon_Mark]

^ Your fired!

Yore*

[Thomistopheles]

^ Your fired!

Yore*

You're**





:lol:

Today I finished tearing down my spare EJ25D.

[Dead91silvia]

Spelling Nazi's! :smt027

Your gonna hate me now! There was too tyres I saw and one had a peace of metal in it..

Spell check that! :smt028

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yesterday, I put the GT leather stitched shift knob on in place of the stock rubber one. I expected it to grip better, but I couldn't believe the weight difference! The heavier GT knob makes such a difference for positive shifter feel.

[Thomistopheles]

Spelling Nazi's! :smt027

I couldn't resist correcting an incorrect correction. :lol:

[geckoboy86]

Couldn't help myself, new wheels are on....Been drying for over 60 hours. (I'm surprised I waited that long)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_3761-1.jpg
Please direct questions and comments HERE (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14573&p=296605)

[Dead91silvia]

Couldn't help myself, new wheels are on....Been drying for over 60 hours. (I'm surprised I waited that long)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_3761-1.jpg
Please direct questions and comments HERE (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14573&p=296605)

You think 60 hours is a long time?! Try 4 months! :shock: Thats how long I had to wait for my tires... LOL... Had them all re-painted and on the car, but the tires I had were a smig too big... :lol:

[98legwag]

Gave it a much needed bath. Probably will wax it next week.

[98legwag]

Had a fog light bulb go out after only 3 months. It was a Narva Range Power +50.

[03 Subaru GT]

Cleaned out the engine bay, and cleaned off my exhaust.

[Yokosilver]

Attempted to vinyl wrap my tweeter covers, didn't turn out so well so I will be doing it again. I will post pics when I like what they look like. Even with the pointy corner a little wrinkled, I like the way it looks.

[98legwag]

Got a second underseat sub and put it under the driver's seat.

[dglas128]

put new exhaust on my gt hand bent 3in all the back with an crawford performance gymkhana style exhaust made for a 02 sti

[Yokosilver]

Had a typhoon pass the other day. Car was coverd in salt (expected). Washed it up all pretty.

[Dead91silvia]

^ No wonder my Pulsar has rust!

[Grafton]

wheels are on the car!

[camroncamera]

Legacy in the local news today:
http://www.kgw.com/video/featured-video ... 71875.html (http://www.kgw.com/video/featured-videos/Portland-motorist-looking-for-hit-run-bicyclist-159871875.html)

Edit: original link went away, I think this is the current link:
http://www.kgw.com/video?id=159871875&sec=547757

[Grafton]

Finally got the Outback tinted:

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5255/imag0317u.jpg

[eekay]

Looks clean. :)

[Yokosilver]

Finally got the Outback tinted
Sure it wasn't your lense that got the tint? Haha.

[Thomistopheles]

Sold my Olympus 45mm/1.8 lens so I could buy stuff for the scoob... just waiting for the money to clear into my account, then I'll be able to get some stuff done.

Cleaned up the combustion chambers and filled the ports with liquid to see if the valves leak... half the valves leak like a ****ing sieve. 7 out of 8 on one head, one on the other. I might buy another pair or heads, or I'll bite the bullet and have the heads rebuilt with 16 new valves. Right now I'm killing time on SL-i while the high temp primer dries on the intake manifold I bought from bookem. Looking pretty good so far.

Oh yeah, and I got my first subaru wave while driving the woman to work. Came from a guy driving a WRB STi. :grin:

[98legwag]

Just gave it a nice bath. Need to vacuum it too. Hopefully soon I can wax it again. Its been a few months.

[96LegacyWagon]

I took a video of leaking gas... now to figure out how to get it from camera to youtube so I can post it here for diagnostic assistance.

[Dead91silvia]

Got the BD covered in mud yesterday... not cool... Oh well...

Got one of the new doors installed on my Toyota truck and painted the other new one. Makes it look a whole lot more clean with the new (SR5) style mirrors and door panels!

[prodriver1]

got the outback covered in mud...VERY cool:) :smt023

[Okin DaVanh]

I took a video of leaking gas... now to figure out how to get it from camera to youtube so I can post it here for diagnostic assistance.

Maybe I missed it, but did you answer the question:

"Is it when the keys on?" or "did you check the connection at fuel filter and lines?"... If you did, then "FuggetUhBoutIt" :wink:

[Dead91silvia]

got the outback covered in mud...VERY cool:) :smt023

:smt019 I still have slop in my wheels wells and I cant get the hose in with it lowered! Sometimes I wish I had an SUS...

[96LegacyWagon]

I took a video of leaking gas... now to figure out how to get it from camera to youtube so I can post it here for diagnostic assistance.

Maybe I missed it, but did you answer the question:

"Is it when the keys on?" or "did you check the connection at fuel filter and lines?"... If you did, then "FuggetUhBoutIt" :wink:

It was leaking at the gas station when I was filling up. When I got home I shut it down, walked around back, and took the video. Still haven't found my backup card reader and the one on the laptop stopped recognizing when a card gets inserted (tried another card too to make sure, and it worked at one point).

How would I go about checking that? PM me if you wish to not clog up the daily thread. :)

[dglas128]

crushed my power folding mirror but its better than hitting the car that was coming at me

[geckoboy86]

Got a new Grille!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_0834-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

SUS grille, nice!

[Dead91silvia]

Looks like someone joned the coolo crowd! :smt023


Got a new Grille!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_0834-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Looks like someone joned the coolo crowd! :smt023


Got a new Grille!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/IMG_0834-1.jpg

Ya....Seeing your car made me want a SUS grille. I might add in some center fogs here soon. Not sure yet. I might swap my high beam bulbs to some yellow PIAA bulbs for the time being.

[Huffer]

I took a video of leaking gas... now to figure out how to get it from camera to youtube so I can post it here for diagnostic assistance.

Maybe I missed it, but did you answer the question:

"Is it when the keys on?" or "did you check the connection at fuel filter and lines?"... If you did, then "FuggetUhBoutIt" :wink:

It was leaking at the gas station when I was filling up. When I got home I shut it down, walked around back, and took the video. Still haven't found my backup card reader and the one on the laptop stopped recognizing when a card gets inserted (tried another card too to make sure, and it worked at one point).

How would I go about checking that? PM me if you wish to not clog up the daily thread. :)

Your fuel filler pipe is rusted out.

[Huffer]

Changed the airfilter and PCV valve the other day. This 2hour commute each day is a killer, and the wife is 7months pregnant and it's 90F out.

GAAAAAHHHH.

But, it's looking like I'll be able to start pre-orders for a decal run in the next two weeks!

[98legwag]

Not really for my car, or today, but a couple weeks ago I scored a free set of 06 wrx springs for Rubie25_GT.

[Dead91silvia]

Well, I washed all the mud off my BD. About to take it on a 200-300 mile raod trip tomorrow to a wedding. Needs to be clean just in case there are some single ladies.. :smt023

Installed a rear window in my GMC... I broke it out this week... long story...

Installed my windshield for the Pulsar! My first time trying. I think I did ok, messed up the upper trim though... Oh well :grin:

[Navi271]

Played with plastidip today and made an attempt to black out all the chrome. I had to redo a couple pieces and still need to redo another. Otherwise it turned out awesome.

[eekay]

Pictures?

[Navi271]

Not at the moment. I think I'm going to get my car washed tomorrow, but if it storms I'll wait til monday. THEN I'll take pics!

[1839cc]

I sanded and polished the headlights today. Here are some before shots. I'll get some after pics tomorrow. It was too dark for photography when I finished. It made a huge difference in light output. I improved their aim too, but I can still do better.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/7476234608_a534c7b8c9_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/7476240544_cd70e9062c_b-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Picked up a set of JDM projector headlights from Maddoc. Thanks again man.

[1839cc]

Been wondering about lens material on those projectors. They're clear PC, right? Or are they glass?

I looked for the answer first, but I didn't see it on any forums.

[98legwag]

Been wondering about lens material on those projectors. They're clear PC, right? Or are they glass?

I looked for the answer first, but I didn't see it on any forums.

The outside is plastic. Not sure about the projector itself.

[1839cc]

Thank you. That is what I thought.

I think the projector lens is probably glass. It gets pretty hot.

[dglas128]

my new exhaust
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/jjtv60-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/1037goj-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

That looks pretty sexy. How does it sound?

[dglas128]

sounds amazing ill have to get a vid up soon

[grayguy]

Today I welded in the 20" magnaflow resonator I bought. It quieted the car down somewhat, (hopefully enough for the police haha) but it still sounds good. Now all I need to do is fix the front windshield and I shouldn't get hassled by the cops anymore...hopefully

[Navi271]

Hmm, so I went to the grocery store today and "used" my newly plastidipped tailgate bar and the I noticed it really showed where I was touching the plastidip, it was white like it was collecting dead skin cells. I was like, oh that's weird and tried to brush off the white marks and then also quite easily took off the plastidip as well! It's like it didn't hold together at all. I guess I didn't paint it on well, or I didn't get enough on there? I thought you could handle things painted with plastidip harshly because it's all supposed to peel off in one piece. idk probably my poor painting skills.

Looks like I'll have more repainting to do this week. I'll take pics at that time.

[Dead91silvia]

Didnt feel like starting a new thread yet...

Does anyone know of a stiff rear sway bar for BD's? I need one, my cornering sucks balls!
Rallytech has one thats ajustable if I remember right, but I wanted to know what else is out there if you guys knew off the top of your head...

[98legwag]

Whiteline made one too.

[TGX4776]

or get one for a wrx and just get rid of that spare tire bump.

[eekay]

I'd recommend Whiteline as well. They always have deals on the BD/BG stuff and it's good quality. They have adjustable front and rears.

[Dead91silvia]

I would rather not customize my car to fit it...

[eekay]

No customization with Whiteline. Built specifically for the BD/BG. Along with endlinks, bushings, etc...

[Wiscon_Mark]

If you can find the rallitek/IPD swaybar used, I'd really recommend one. I have the adjustable one (with endlinks) and it's fantastic.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Today I had to go around and tighten my lug nuts. I had a wobbling in my steering wheel, and some lugs were really loose. I even lost one in the back tires.

[Thomistopheles]

Today I... uh... ok, I did nothing to my car. I'm 100% out of funds after buying a clutch from Reason and ordering my gaskets. :cry:

I painted my block the other day and the oil pan is in primer. I thought about buying a new pan from rockauto for $40, but mine was in decent shape. No dents, minimal surface rust that cleaned up easily with naval jelly. I need to blast a few brackets, grab a coolant crossover pipe, and get those painted. Then I can focus on trivial little boring things... like replacing bent valves and resurfacing the heads :lol:

[geckoboy86]

Result of my DIY.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_3898JPG-1.jpg

[track8]

Installed a new knock sensor, was throwing p0325, code is gone and the engine seems a bit less sluggish.

Installed a new brake M.C. Brakes were still squishy after much bleeding...
Had the dealership do a thorough bleed job on my brakes, seems I had gotten air in the ABS blob. Pedal feels great now.
I also installed the Grimspeed M.C. brace, need to do some back to back trials to see if it helped much.

[iampetro]

De-badged over the weekend, No regrets :grin:
came out super clean, not residue or marks and I didnt use goo gone or anything else
I think I got lucky

I know the car is dirty, Im waiting to clean it right before a local meet July 8th

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/6141/p4220252.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/p4220252.jpg/)

next is get some plasti dip sometime this week and have some fun :cool:

[1839cc]

Finally took some pictures of the headlights after wet sanding and polishing.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/7512231018_5c775d2cb6_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/7512228504_0cb33500eb_b-1.jpg

Certainly an improvement, but I'm not quite satisfied with it yet.

[98legwag]

Found a big nail in my right rear tire. :smt011 Its still holding air as of this morning.

[redlegacygt]

Last night, took the exhaust off to fix a giant hole in it. Today will be finishing getting it welded up and then putting back on. Then hopefully get it inspected next week.

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/6acf6036-1.jpg
Gaskets came in, then I went and painted the oil pan and coolant pipe.

[redlegacygt]

Exhaust back on. Now put some gas in it and get it ready for the meet tomorrow.

[eekay]

Finished up the last of the fiberglassing on the widebody today. Little more "perfection" tomorrow and I should have it ready for primer this weekend. If all goes well, I'll have my damn car back on the road by the middle of next week... I do, however, have a front-mount coming this weekend that I might want to install before I paint. You know, to avoid have to RE-PAINT after all the bumper and possible other cuts.

[BG5guy]

installed my GC8 STI fog covers

[Wiscon_Mark]

Got the A/C fixed. Now I can finally stop sweating buckets on my way home!

Of course, it's not 100* here anymore either :lol:

[Thomistopheles]

Haha. It's not 105* anymore, but it's still prime AC usin' weather. At least you didn't fix it right before winter.

[Navi271]

Replastidipped the tailgate bar and got some pics. Please excuse the bug splatters!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_9356.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_9358.jpg

So that's the tailgate bar, the front grill and the chrome trim at the bottom of the windows blacked out. I love it.

[1839cc]

I love it too! I've been admiring your car since I joined.

[Thomistopheles]

Nice. I'm planning on using plastidip for my window trim as well... let us know how it holds up.

Today I checked my tire pressure. Wooooo, exciting...

[98legwag]

Today I checked my tire pressure. Wooooo, exciting...

I did that too! Only on the tire with a nail in it.

[96LegacyWagon]

Over the weekend I slowed my coolant leak down from about 1/4 gallon a day to about 4 oz a day, and topped off my oil...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/070512201113_01-1.jpg

Now to:
1) Pay off my mechanic.
2) Buy that light bar from here.
3) Get that fuse from here.
4) Figure out where I'm getting a fuel filler tube from and get it.

[98legwag]

Drove our BH to work today and noticed the lights in the headunit stopped working. Maybe its time to upgrade from the am/fm/cassette player.

[Thomistopheles]

New windshield is going in right now.

[Grafton]

New windshield is going in right now.
This on at the top of my ToDo list, right now there is nothing where the windshield should be

[Danny-G]

Took my sedan wheeling today, theres a picture on the facebook page.

[Navi271]

I love it too! I've been admiring your car since I joined.

Nice. I'm planning on using plastidip for my window trim as well... let us know how it holds up.
Thanks guys! I will keep a watchful eye out on how the plastidip holds up.
I drove through a downpour today, I had forgotten what it was like to drive in rain, we haven't had any in so long...

[Grafton]

so much more wet-sanding to do...

[eekay]

so much more wet-sanding to do...
Same. :( But, it'll be well worth it. I got my gold flake in today. I think that was the last thing I was waiting for. Should be primed by tomorrow or Thursday.

[Huffer]

Today... I am alive again! And can finally start doing some proper SL-i work.

[Yokosilver]

I found a spider crawling across my sun visor while driving. I left it's dead body there so that if any more try to get in, they will see that I don't mess around with bugs in my car.

[Thomistopheles]

Just bought a OEM momo shift knob from a WRX. Guy's got a momo wheel with airbag for $100, too
http://racine.craigslist.org/pts/3122624370.html

[98legwag]

Once again driving the BH and the CEL came on. Ill have to check it when I get home.

[Dead91silvia]

Installed my me driver door panel.. Looks funny since its new and the parts on it are not... Haha

[iampetro]

PLASTI DIP fun
I've never been a fan of chrome accent pieces on cars, although they probly look best on silver :wink:
I used a large cardboard shield to protect the spray from the wind (hardly any though) and to protect the rest of my car

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8158/p5010284.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/p5010284.jpg/)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8956/p5010285.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/p5010285.jpg/)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8205/p5010290.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/p5010290.jpg/)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6267/p5010291.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/p5010291.jpg/)

Now that bar matches the black back bumper protector, much more fun to be had with this.


and a little demo for those on the fence of using this

I used this test piece of glass to see how the paint peeled away (so my car wasnt the test)

ignore the overspray as I didnt paper cover the glass, I just used painters tape to define the lines for the pics. The glass is clean, clear and perfect under the area I peeled away

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5246/p5010286.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/p5010286.jpg/)

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/544/p5010287.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/p5010287.jpg/)

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/677/p5010289.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/p5010289.jpg/)

I can easily get that overspray off in a min with very little effort too, just by rubbing my my hand over it the friction will take it off.

[Dead91silvia]

Installed my Yakima rack on the BD today.... White water here we come! Pics later...

[02_Legacy]

Worked on my supercharger build all afternoon, one of these days I'll get you guys an update, i'v just been too lazy to take pics. :smt021

[Navi271]

Hit 153K today, time for an oil change which will happen monday.

[98legwag]

Took off the MAF sensor and hit it with MAF cleaner yesterday. Seems to run smoother now. Today I put a 6 disc changer/cassette player from an 02 Impreza into our 00 Outback. Also, what is the engine oil capacity with filter change for a 2.5L 00 Outback? I need to do that in the next few days.

[1839cc]

Round two of headlight polishing. I got it this time.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/7578196844_7db441f85b_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/7578202988_9f7e606bbf_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/7578199680_db85cc5fc5_b-1.jpg

The right one looks hazy still, but it's just water vapor that entered the housing. It should clear itself next trip.

[02_Legacy]

worked on my car all afternoon again, update with pics in my supercharger build thread.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Cleaned up the headlight corners on my JDM projectors - rockblocker kept the fronts clean, but the corners had UV haze.

Then decided to polish my hood & front fenders.

It's really warm out...

[RandyMarsh303]

FInally got the JDM conversion grill finished. Couldnt find the L7 badges i bought so im really pissed about that. FIller looks like hell. so overall im not to satisfied with it but its better than no grill.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03703-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03705-1.jpg
Wet sanded and used some headlight polish on the badge and it came out pretty nice
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03645-1.jpg

Also Got this MOMO wheeled installed. Purchased on craigs for 80 bucks and its in perfect condition. Im really satisfied with the look and feel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03697-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03698-1.jpg

[Perdue]

I have been dealing with a wobble in the steering wheel with a groan from the right front wheel that got worse with turning at high speed...all indications pointed toward my axle, which I knew was bad. I ordered a new axle and spend the day yesterday putting that in. After that, I tried to install my new exhaust that has been sitting around. My current exhaust is such a hack job that I couldn't do it though. I did manage to muscle my speedy racer borla reps into place though, only to realized they touch the oil pan. I said to hell with it and went on a drive to make sure my wobble was fixed, and, of course, it's not. Rotated tires and that still didn't fix it. Now I'm looking toward wheel bearings or tie rods, so I said screw it and I'm going to order wheel bearings, bearing seals, inner and outer tire rods, and ball joints. It's gonna take a while though, as I am working almost the next two weeks straight for beach money, and then I'll be on vacation for a week. Thankfully, I have the truck. [/rant]

[Huffer]

^^ ouch Johnny...

[jjay03]

Almost ready to put it back in picking up the 2 cam seals I need today for the pass side.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/Legacy013-1.jpg

[superu]

PLASTI DIP fun
I've never been a fan of chrome accent pieces on cars, although they probly look best on silver :wink:
I used a large cardboard shield to protect the spray from the wind (hardly any though) and to protect the rest of my car

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/p5010284.jpg/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/p5010285.jpg/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/p5010290.jpg/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/9/p5010291.jpg/)


Yeah, that's sweet!! nice work dood!

[superu]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/P1080406JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/P1080394JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/P1080408JPG-1.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c_mFOn8FT2Q/T_Ji02RVksI/AAAAAAAAZcU/s8S1g85P288/s800/P1080410.JPG
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/P1080418JPG-1.jpg

i've committed to it. :smt017 :cool:

[Navi271]

^lol, no wait! I change my mind! TOO BAD! What are you up to?

Changed the oil today and swapped out my borla rep header for stock because I was getting tired of rewrapping it every year or 2 to keep the "sewing machine" sound away. Got the old one all in and looking pretty and wouldn't you know it, no one has a gasket I need in stock. Right now I'm driving around with a gnarly exhaust leak coming from between the header and cat(meow) until tomorrow.

[Thomistopheles]

Today I accomplished the monumental task of... wiping down my dash and putting my momo knobamabob in.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/ec24fd55-1.jpg
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[MRLancaster]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/front3-2.jpg

Been a while since I posted on this thread, installed the front end today, just have to get a new clockspring, some bulbs, and instal the passenger seat and its done! :)


It will hopefully have a new front end in several months....but put this back together for now. :)

[superu]

^lol, no wait! I change my mind! TOO BAD! What are you up to?

:smt002

timing kit, water pump, some resealing and hopefully (if it comes in the next few weeks) a trans swap. :smt029

stay tuned :cool:

[jjay03]

Just got my timing belt on last night. Did head gaskets, all the seals, new oil pan, resealed oil pump, painted the intake and fuel lines and brackets.

[chrish8r]

Wondered "when will I get my Legacy back from getting headgaskets done....."

Hopefully by the end of the week or I might just cry.

[Thomistopheles]

Cleaned all the glass inside and out, vacuumed seats and carpet, and then vacuumed them again... I had all the doors open while doing it, and the husky was on a 15ft leash attached to the car. As soon as I was done, he decided to jump in and inspect my work with his dirty paws. :roll:

Also, it's way too damn hot to be working on stuff. I was dripping with sweat from just wiping down the glass :shock:

[Yokosilver]

Haven't been on for a while. I washed, waxed and parked my car on Saturday. Then Sunday I flew in to Los Angeles and drove a Camry up to Oxnard, CA for school. I fly back to Japan this coming Saturday. I tell you what, it has been a pain in the ass getting used to driving on the right side of the road again. I keep turning on my wipers instead of my turn signals and I try to get into the wrong side of the car. I know that as soon as I get used to it, I will be flying out of here.

[Navi271]

Got oil changed and put my stock exhaust manifold back on, took off the UEL header. Blasphemy! I know, I know... My car still rumbles just as it did before, in fact, even more than it did! oh wait, I have an exhaust leak. I does still sound good coming out of the muffler but when I accelerate quickly I can hear what can only be described as a ticking sound. Happening right after an oil change, I thought maybe I didn't put enough oil in which is not the case. Now that I think about it, the flange on the stock manifold that connects to the cat might be a little too old to reuse. Idk, it's easy to remove the bolts there now so I might put the UEL header back on just for fun without heat wrap to see if that fixes anything or to see if I can handle the awesome "sewing machine" noise.

My auto transmission is acting funny every great once in a while.

Also, I got 27mpg on my last tank of gas! It's never been that high before!!

[1839cc]

Sprayed some UV resistant clear coat on those headlights I polished. Hopefully it keeps them clear for a while. Won't be fully cured until thursday night.

[Danny-G]

Found a picture of my car on the Big NW meet Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fb ... =3&theater (http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=399031936820728&set=a.399029433487645.91252.148928375164420&type=3&theater)

[Huffer]

I've been taking orders for decals. Where's all the people that said they wanted them?

Hellooooooooo......
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=25192 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=25192)

[Grafton]

Finally stated painting got the underside of the hood and the inside of the trunk

[iampetro]

Day 2
started with removing my burnt out headlight and replacing both with fancy new ones. took 2 mins to do both.
then
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then I replaced my dealer plate covers and sprayed the back symbol for fun
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I really could see myself doing the whole car before the winter :eek: Im lovin Plasti Dip

[96LegacyWagon]

I paid $40 yesterday (which should have the total down to $76 left to pay), but my payment from last month somehow didn't get logged so now I have to find the receipt or else it will be said I still owe $116. Yay for making a payment, Ouch for being $40 more in the hole until I can hopefully find the receipt.

Then parts from the seller here, new fuel tube, and tailpipe replacement (these all require $$ so they wait until I get my mechanic paid off).

Also got the 21mm socket so I can try to get my old oil pressure sensor off (old one and new one have diff sizes).

[jjay03]

Got the engine back in and took it for a drive.
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[96LegacyWagon]

I like those blue wires... where did you get them from? How much did they cost you?

[jjay03]

They are NGK's I got them on amazon forget the price tho.

[98legwag]

Just changed the oil in the BH Outback.

[Thomistopheles]

Cleaned my engine bay. There's before/after photos and a How-to/DIY guide in my Members Rides thread.

viewtopic.php?p=299970#p299970 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=299970#p299970)

[RandyMarsh303]

Successful trip to the pull and save. Corner marker bulb socket and wire clip, wiper nut covers, battery tie down bolts, two factory key fobs, and cool old school emblem. Forgot to look for a starter interrupt harness for the keyless so I will be going back in the morning. :smt021

[Navi271]

After rereading my past 2 posts, I see that I was repeating myself a bit...

Just ordered some titanium heat wrap. Thought it was about time to try this stuff to see if it is a lot better and lasts longer than the regular stuff.

[jjay03]

After rereading my past 2 posts, I see that I was repeating myself a bit...

Just ordered some titanium heat wrap. Thought it was about time to try this stuff to see if it is a lot better and lasts longer than the regular stuff.

I got some on my borla header its alright but I never tried the regular stuff. You still get more valve train noise then with the stock y-pipe. I just need a cat back to take advantage of the UEL pipes cause everything else is stock now.

[rougeben83]

extra s in the transmission, washed the car, replaced the cabin air filter (it was filthy after 2 years).

[98legwag]

Just washed it even though its probably going to rain again the next two days. It hadn't been washed in about 2 weeks.

[iampetro]

went to the park today and thought the wagon is starting to look pretty good while I was walking back towards it.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7180/img04151o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/img04151o.jpg/)

[chrish8r]

Washed my car after just getting it back yesterday. But it was the first time it was washed in 7 months!!
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[Muse]

Well, technically, this was yesterday, but I GOT IT ON THE ROAD! Logged about 60 miles in a 30-hour period... Would have been more, but I'm pretty broke, and I'm saving to make sure I have gas money to get to the New England meetup on the 28th.

[redlegacygt]

Got it registered today, now to get it inspected...

[Okin DaVanh]

I've been taking orders for decals. Where's all the people that said they wanted them?

Hellooooooooo......
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=25192 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=25192)


Friendly Reminder Bump... :smt023

[tjdzor]

Well my Pos battery terminal clamp was nearly corroded in two so i went ahead and replaced that before going camping for the weekend. So not technically today but ya know...

Before any cleaning
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Damn
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Gold Plated Brass
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[fwa2500]

swapped track pipes to one that has a rear o2 sensor bung......now i have both sensors again!

old vs. new (couldnt get the old sensor out, had to get two new ones)
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[redlegacygt]

Decided i need money so im selling my 05lgt wheels... $300 someone come pick them up... :(

Did get it to pass inspection though...

[Grafton]

Finally got the car painted, but had some problems with bugs, runs, and other issues :/

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[jjay03]

Bugs are the worst when painting. When I painted my camaro I had a huge bug land on it during the last coat of clear and I got it out but if you looked close enough you could see the print of it like a fossil.

[eekay]

Bugs and animal hair!

[Dead91silvia]

Changed ask the fluids on the bd yesterday...

[iampetro]

Got a good call from trackwerks yesterday :grin:
Can you spot it?

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[98legwag]

^^ the mud flaps?

My cd changer changed its mind about working. At least the radio still works for now.

[iampetro]

partial points, the flaps were a few weeks ago

yesterday I got my AVS ventvisors

[02_Legacy]

Just ordered a new set of rims, 17 x 7.5, tomorrow I am ordering a set of 215/45 continental DWS

[track8]

Installed a pair of Thule Domestique bike carriers to the stock roof rack. It's like they should have been there all along.

[RandyMarsh303]

Spent three hours in the yard stripping seat heaters and a factory keyless/alarm. Then took it home stripped and preppes it for install. Also ordered a whole ton of led's for the interior. So I guess I did nothing to the physical vehicle, but its about to go down!

[eekay]

Began priming the wagon until my paint gun shat the bed. Total P.O.S. Got a new gun and will finish tomorrow (The main body at least. Not sure about bumpers and wings...)

[Thomistopheles]

Found out that the wife's mom is going to give us enough cash to get the rest of my parts and get my heads done.

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[eekay]

Significant other's cash FTW!

[98legwag]

Ordered a new head-unit yesterday. It should be here today. Gotta love living 20 miles from Crutchfield's warehouse!

[Thomistopheles]

Significant other's cash FTW!

Heeeeell yeah! Takes a load of stress off, that's for sure.

[eekay]

Significant other's cash FTW!

Heeeeell yeah! Takes a load of stress off, that's for sure.
Haha. For some reason, in my head, that sounded like the voices from "Regular Show" on Cartoon Network... Nicely done. :)

[Muse]

Vacuumed the interior. Man, it's like night and day. before, it just lookied filthy. Now I can see all the nasty-ass stains... I'm gonna have to spring for a steam cleaner or something. ugh.

[iampetro]

in the middle of a dip
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[Thomistopheles]

Ordered timing belt, idlers, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, pilot and throwout bearings, and now I'm looking for a decent set of rubber floor liners or mats. My OEM carpet mats won't stay put, and get caught on my clutch pedal. Really obnoxious.

[eekay]

Ordered timing belt, idlers, hydraulic tensioner, water pump, pilot and throwout bearings, and now I'm looking for a decent set of rubber floor liners or mats. My OEM carpet mats won't stay put, and get caught on my clutch pedal. Really obnoxious.
Order STi mats on eBay. Super cheap and fit just like OEM. I've done this for all my cars. *shrug*

[dglas128]

finally got a video made of my new exhaust sorry about the bad quality i did it on my cell phone
View My Video (http://tinypic.com/r/2qd0sp2/6)

[Thomistopheles]

Order STi mats on eBay. Super cheap and fit just like OEM. I've done this for all my cars. *shrug*

I might get those for next summer. I'm leaning toward Husky Liner mats right now since rubber mats are easier to clean and these provide better coverage of the carpet. Good for winter, and all the crap I track in from my gravel driveway.

[camroncamera]

I'm leaning toward Husky Liner mats right now since rubber mats are easier to clean and these provide better coverage of the carpet. Good for winter, and all the crap I track in from my gravel driveway.
We got Weathertech mats last year and they've been pretty good. Not exactly cheap, but like you say, rubber mats are nice protection from the elements. The company makes a big deal about how each one is custom fit for your exact model, but they neglected to make an allowance for the fuel cap release lever on the floor of the driver's side of the Legacy mats. They overall driver's side fit would also be better if they were slightly narrower. FWIW.

Edit: A bit dirty, but they are doing their job.
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[Thomistopheles]

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=25278 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=25278)

^This SUS has the Husky Liner mats, and I really like how they extend up the sides. Looks like they fit really well. Plus...they have "husky" in the name. That's totally a sign that I should spend the $65 to get them for the Baller Husky Hauler. :lol:

Today I took my car to have lunch with my dad, and I may have talked him into giving his wife his Focus, then getting himself an impreza 2.0i or Legacy.

[Navi271]

Got my header wrapped and put back on today. And no more exhaust leak! I used the titanium wrap this time so we'll see if this lasts longer than the other stuff.

[jjay03]

Drained the cheap oil I had in it and put some rotella T6 back in with a new PureOne filter. Cleaned out the IAC a bit more too and cleaned the maf.

[98legwag]

Installed the new headunit. So far I like it a lot. Its a JVC KD-X40. Also grounded the lows in the projectors to stay on with the highs.

[Grafton]

Got 90% ready to roll out the garage with my car and my clutch locks up solid.

So I pulled the engine and took the pressure plate off and the clutch disk just clung to the flywheel. I had to use a screwdriver to pop the disk off the flywheel.

tomorrow the adjustable idlers will go in and I'll drop the engine back into the car.

[RandyMarsh303]

Lots of loose ends tied up today.. front pass corner light, driver step light, battery tie down, and the biggest of them all the KEYLESS ENTRY and ALARM!!!! Also just wrote a huge DIY on putting this in so if you dont have it and you want then go get it because its not difficult to install.

DIY>>>>>http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=25316

[Huffer]

Decided to finally start prep work for a projector retro in USDM housings.

And hauled 2 refrigerators, a set of shelves, 1 computer and a propane tank in it.

EDIT:

My clutch slave cylinder ($35 shipped) and brake caliper speed bleeders ($28 shipped) came in today as well.

Got a free pen from OAKOS and some decals, and magnet from Rockauto.com. Yay for free swag!

[Danny-G]

Pulled and pressure washed the sedan carpet yesterday and helped it finish drying today with a heat gun. I haven't put the carpet back in yet cause the padding on the bottom is a bit damp.

[grayguy]

I de-glued the passenger side front window (peeled the tint a while ago and was too lazy to de-glue at the time. While I had it apart I covered the stupid fake wood with some 3m carbonfiber vinyl. I'm not sure I like it, but I know it's WAY better than the stupid fake wood.

Pardon the pic, apparently my phones camera is jacked up and doesn't focus anymore...

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[prodriver1]

:smt023 +1 for nasty fake ars wood removal

[MRLancaster]

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Put the Prodrives onto the Legacy

[Huffer]

^^ Urgh wheel gap!

[ElbryanWolf]

Moar LOW ;)

[superu]

Moar LOW ;)


or moar tire!! :twisted:

[Navi271]

Almost t-boned an f150 yesterday going 55mph. On country roads and he wasn't planning on stopping at the stop sign until he saw me at the very last second. Maybe I should get a brake upgrade?....

Moving time! Been packing and unpacking the car recently.

[RandyMarsh303]

Tried to install my wrx ebrake handle and realised one of the mounting holes needed a little elongating. Well apparently its made from diamond because I could not cut the steel. I'm going to just make a long slot with the angle grinder. Hopefully it won't be to weak after the fact.

[Thomistopheles]

AHHHHHHHHHHH I pick up my heads today!

:thumbleft: :blob2: :blob3: :blob4: :blob5: :blob7: :blob8: :wav: :thumbright:

[Dead91silvia]

:smt023 +1 for nasty fake ars wood removal

BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[grayguy]

Fake wood and the stupid door lock/ window switch layouts are the only thing I dislike about BDs

[chuckthefuk]

BG Outback Daily------------
7/27/2012 - lifted & overhaul

Decided she needed some serious TLC!

The list:
Replaced @ 415,000km
- valve cover seals, spark plug o-rings, oil filler neck o-rings
- cam seals
- crank seal
- rear main seal (RMS)
- Revised metal Oil Separator Plate (Plate of DOOM) + new screws!
- idler pulleys
- Timing belt
- Tensioner
- Water pump
- Thermostat (OEM!)
- Oil pressure switch
- single port exhaust manifold gaskets
- repaired flex pipe between pre & post cat
- NGK plugs & Wires
- F/L caliper
- rotors & pads all around
- drive side e-brake cable
- gas tank (used from the track car)
- ball joints
- R/L top hat
- Subtle Solution 1" body lift kit (1" spacers w/ extended studs)
- Group N 5MT mount
- Group N engine mounts
- fluids fluids fluids!


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oh and i picked up a set of FXT struts and these bad boys

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[jjay03]

Nice job chuck.

[chuckthefuk]

thanks but i still have more work to do.. at least she doesn't leak anymore :-/

next up will be:
- all 4 axle boots
- rear diff seals
- extended end links
- fxt struts
- forester trailing arm brackets
- shifter bushings
- tie-rods & rack

[Dead91silvia]

Fake wood and the stupid door lock/ window switch layouts are the only thing I dislike about BDs

Thats one of the things I love about them! I like the layout better on 2nd gens more then I do on the 3rd gens in some ways. But then again, I guess I'm odd... And I embrace my oddness! LOL

[Dead91silvia]

thanks but i still have more work to do.. at least she doesn't leak anymore :-/

next up will be:
- all 4 axle boots
- rear diff seals
- extended end links
- fxt struts
- forester trailing arm brackets
- shifter bushings
- tie-rods & rack

You guys and your rust... keep it over there! I dont want to be contaminated! haha! Looks like a lot of work for sure! How about the race car project?


Oh, I'm thinking about taking my hood off and fixing the killed paint from the bug guard and giving it a respray... I have a car some in a month so it would be nice to not have killed paint... LOL

[chuckthefuk]

Get over it... If Tukwila Washington started using Salt during the winter you would be singing my tune i am sure.

Legacy finally got shipped to the cage builder.. I am making a compilation of all the entire trip :-D

[98legwag]

Just changed the oil and rotated the tires.

[jjay03]

My cables finally gave out in the sun roof so I pulled it out and just screwed it down in the closed position. There was holes in the side brackets that looked like they were made for that purpose.

[iampetro]

amazing tint job today

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5726/p5220291.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/p5220291.jpg/)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1765/p5220292.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/13/p5220292.jpg/)

whats left to be plasti dipped today? :lol:

[chrish8r]

Filled up my gas tank and had an amazing(for me atleast) 19.2 mpg in my 99 wagon!!!

[89ChevondaSI]

^ I finally joined up. check out my new intro thread called "The Odd Ball" :smt006

[MonstarMotorsports]

installed my fire extinquishers today haha

[98legwag]

Diagnosed the "clunk" in the steering. Its coming from the steering rack.

[Huffer]

Washed it. And cried about the microscopic rust spots...

[Huffer]

Oil change yesterday... and cried some more about the rust spots and the underside of the doors.

I have so many parts, and body panels that need care... I need a week off work and just work consistently on it to bring it back up to spec.

[eekay]

I just got finished fixing all the rust on the underside of the doors... What a PITA. LOTS of grinding, sanding and fiberglassing.

[iampetro]

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8209/img0510dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/407/img0510dh.jpg/)

camping

[chuckthefuk]

^^^
bliss

[eekay]

Yay! Camping! I need to do that soon. The weather is about perfect these days.

[chrish8r]

Found some gas leaking out of the fuel line after the fuel filter on the SVX.....probably has something do with whatever is on the outside of the line.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Put new wiper blades on. Much needed.

[Dead91silvia]

I got myself a new/used set of OEM BH rubber floor mats and cargo mat! For 20 bucks! Whoo Hoo! They are like bran new also and thats nice since I wore a hole in my driver mud mat....

[Danny-G]

Discovered the crank pully is wobbling on my sedan. Back to the turbo wagon untill I can get the crank pully fixed.

[MonstarMotorsports]

installed my PPG 5 Speed Today!

[RandyMarsh303]

Finally was able to get my passenger headlight cleared. Took about an hour and a half, not perfect but damn near.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/DSC03703-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/DSC038072-1.jpg

Also got the WRX ebrake handle installed
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[WESTcoast]

Hella horns, 2.5gt badge in the grill, ebay stubby antenna, grimspeed mbc brace all installed!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/7741647136_7233baf06a_z-1.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

SEX! ^^^

[Thomistopheles]

Bought a spray can of plasti-dip to restore my cracked/flaking trim, then used it on my grille instead. Perhaps tomorrow I'll use it for its intended purpose... maybe.

I also stopped at Don Miller Subaru and grabbed a coffee mug and cylinder head plug. It was funny watching all the salesmen's eyes light up as I pulled up, then the look of disappointment when I walk toward the parts department door instead. They were all standing by the glass inside since it was pouring rain.

[Danny-G]

Tried tightening the crank pully bolt, no luck. So I took the light bar off, swapped the sedan gauge cluster into the wagon, and parked the sedan. Man, I'm sure gonna miss paying for regular gas and going out in the mud.

[Huffer]

Detailed wifes 03 Accord, took it to the dealership and asked about trade in value. $1500. Seriously?

Also got my first speeding ticket ever yesterday. 61 in a 45 zone. $150. Think I'm going to go to court to ask for a reduction in fines as it's my first ticket.

[98legwag]

Detailed wifes 03 Accord, took it to the dealership and asked about trade in value. $1500. Seriously?

Also got my first speeding ticket ever yesterday. 61 in a 45 zone. $150. Think I'm going to go to court to ask for a reduction in fines as it's my first ticket.

I took my first ticket to court. It was 47 in 30. I got off with probation before judgement, reduced fine, and no points. The judge told me that would be the deal if I plead guilty.

[Thomistopheles]

I hauled some iron to the yard today. Scale read 4750lbs when I got there. :grin:
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[Perdue]

Roger, you've been driving this long without a ticket, so definately go to court and request the court's leniency. I would site the fact that you have never had a speeding ticket and ask for a reduction, or offer to take an aggressive driving course in place of the points. This worked for me when a Charleston traffic cop nailed me at 90 in a 60. :oops:

[Grafton]

Finally got the front mudflaps made and installed, got the window moulding installed

[eekay]

Car is painted. Widebody done. Finishing up painting the remaining 18 pieces tomorrow. Will have everything finished, put back together and pictures posted on Sunday.

[Dead91silvia]

Detailed wifes 03 Accord, took it to the dealership and asked about trade in value. $1500. Seriously?

Also got my first speeding ticket ever yesterday. 61 in a 45 zone. $150. Think I'm going to go to court to ask for a reduction in fines as it's my first ticket.

Yep, thats how they work at the dealer... Sell it out right for another $2-3K. My sister is thinking about selling her 2000 Accord to get a Subaru! :smt026


Roger, you've been driving this long without a ticket, so definately go to court and request the court's leniency. I would site the fact that you have never had a speeding ticket and ask for a reduction, or offer to take an aggressive driving course in place of the points. This worked for me when a Charleston traffic cop nailed me at 90 in a 60. :oops:

Definitely fight it! Or at least mitigate for sure! When I got my first one at 17 y/o, I got my 75+ in a 60 that was $175 reduced to $90, so it's worth it. Most of the time for the bigger tickets I used to get a lawyer, but then again I did used to street race... :oops:

[Dead91silvia]

I just got finished fixing all the rust on the underside of the doors... What a PITA. LOTS of grinding, sanding and fiberglassing.

I dont understand why none of you guys take me up on my offer to ship RUST FREE doors?! I have three of them... :smt021

[grayguy]

Shipping a door sounds pricey...

I put the RS seats out of my wife's coupe into my sisters 98' LGT (of former 2.2GT-T fame haha) tossed the stock leathers in a dumpster, and dropped off my Sti struts and newly acquired H&R Sti springs with my friend so he can put them together and hopefully get that stuff in the car this week.

[superu]

BG Outback Daily------------
7/27/2012 - lifted & overhaul

YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! :smt031 yay lift!!

[Thomistopheles]

Took off this bar and plasti-dipped it. No more fugly chrome.
Looks better without a bar at all, but it is kinda nice to have.

http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/TurboThom/1997%20OB/b45078e4.jpg

[RandyMarsh303]

Put the donut to use : ( nail in the tire...looks like its time for the gtb wheels and 05 lgt brkes

[98legwag]

Figured out the fuse for my side mirrors and cig light blew. But on a fun note, I went to Porsche Fest at Summit Point Motorsports Park yesterday. I have a few videos and a lot of pics on Facebook. I will try to get some videos on to Youtube later on. http://www.facebook.com/stuart.miller.73932

Edit- Posted a few videos on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/98legwag/videos

[chrish8r]

Just had a photoshoot with drtylggy and my friend Zach(who needs to get on here) at the local horse/bike park.

[evolegacy]

restored the headlights on my new 00 BE, repainted the grill to get rid of the scratches and such.

[eekay]

Finished the widebody. Still needs a bit of work but it's driveable.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/20120812_195108-2.jpg

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[98legwag]

^^DROOL!!! Looks amazing.

[Huffer]

^ wow. I'm assuming massive wheels are going in? Cool color, I dig it.

[Dead91silvia]

^ wow. I'm assuming massive wheels are going in? Cool color, I dig it.

I sure hope so!

You gonna do some cutting and buffing?

Oh, I opened the door to my car... :grin: haha

I did install a new/used alternator.. Mine was toast...

[Muse]

So, I haven't been able to get online to report, but the timeline went a little like this:
Thursday: Blew top radiator hose off radiator about a mile from home, lost pretty much all coolant. Stole replacement clamp from my derelict Neon, filled up with water, limped my way across town and back to take care of a friend's dogs, praying the whole way, as temp gauge started climbing every time I hit the gas. (I have been told this was most likely due to an air bubble, and is common in Subarus. *shrug*)
Friday: Borrowed a friend's '96 Legacy wagon, in case I need a ride during maintainance time on my car. (the car I borrowed is the car that made me fall in love with Legacies) Put car up on ramps to drain radiator of water, and flush it because, DAMN, it was grody in there. hose radiator out, put all the hoses back on and fill radiator with coolant. And the car won't start. at all. no dash lights, no nothing, no juice at all. So I fiddle around with my mouse-gnawed wiring, and nothing happens. I jump the car with the borrowed Legacy, and it starts fine. pull the cables, and my car dies instantly. I start fearing a bad alternator. Landlord/mechanic shows up, grabs diagnostic tool, determines that battery is dead. I take battery from the Neon, and try to take battery out of Legacy. I forgot to turn the ignition off, though. >.< But I didn't get zapped, and while fighting the + terminal clamp, the headlights come on. Scratching my head I hesitantly inquire, "Uh, couls a really corroded terminal mimic a dead battery?"
So, I clean the terminal, and the car fired up, no problem. YAAAY!

[eekay]

^^DROOL!!! Looks amazing.
Thanks!


^ wow. I'm assuming massive wheels are going in? Cool color, I dig it.
Yeah. Shooting for some 18x12's but I may end up having to go with 18x10 due to the turning.. Not sure yet. The color is called "Shimmrin' Glaxay Gray" made by House of Kolor. I also added some holographic golf flake in the clear coat but it's hard to tell with these crappy pictures.




I sure hope so!

You gonna do some cutting and buffing?

Oh, I opened the door to my car... :grin: haha

Yup. Still needs a bit of buffing/polishing. Otherwise, everything is already cut and working fine. No problems at all! Well, besides the fact I scrape the front end on EVERYTHING... But, this isn't going to be my daily for long. Still have my sedan to work on...

[02_Legacy]

Yeah. Shooting for some 18x12's but I may end up having to go with 18x10 due to the turning.. Not sure yet.

:shock: 18x12 would be epic. It already looks super sweet can't wait until you get the rims on it.

[Dead91silvia]

Not my Subaru, but it's my truck... haha....

This is my 80 Datsun 720 King Cab.... I might do a thread on it... :grin: I think I might hold the record for most members rides threads of cars I still own! haha!

This is gonna be my little Rat Rod Datsun! Someday to be body dropped and air bagged... :smt023

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_0143-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_0155-1.jpg

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[02_Legacy]

today I rain-x'ed my window, installed 2 new wiper blades (well overdue), installed a new fog light bulb, installed my recently acquired Sli decal, and took some pics of my new rims for you guys.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_1070-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_1074-1.jpg

And here is my decal placement, not exactly as I wanted it but as I was lining it up I accidentally touched the decal to the glass so that is where it ended up :smt021 Still looks alright, and the best part is it matches my rims well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_1063-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Big news....I'm buying a new (to me) Subaru!

Details to come...

[Perdue]

It better be a legacy and details better come soon!

[Dead91silvia]

Big news....I'm buying a new (to me) Subaru!

Details to come...

The one you were talking about with all the miles? :grin:

[Wiscon_Mark]

The one you were talking about with all the miles? :grin:

Yup. It feels/drives fantastically well for its miles. Makes my 224,000 mile car feel like a bucket of junk, frankly.

[Dead91silvia]

The one you were talking about with all the miles? :grin:

Yup. It feels/drives fantastically well for its miles. Makes my 224,000 mile car feel like a bucket of junk, frankly.

Cool! There is even a difference in driving a 95 and 99 Legacy, but I know how those drive and they are MUCH different.

[Grafton]

Pulled the JDM fog lights to rewire them the factory plugs are corroding too much

[Muse]

today I rain-x'ed my window, installed 2 new wiper blades (well overdue), installed a new fog light bulb, installed my recently acquired Sli decal, and took some pics of my new rims for you guys.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IMG_1070-1.jpg
*drool* that is so much better looking than my old Ram that had the same paint scheme.

[Huffer]

^^ agreed. And it would look even more menacing with dark tint!

[amgarrety]

^^ agreed. And it would look even more menacing with dark tint!

This. On a black car with tinted tails? You can't lose.

The green looks beast.

[02_Legacy]

ya i'm planning on tint in the near future. In MI you can have any tint on the rear windows and no tint on the front windows so I don't know exactly how i'm going to do it right now, I will probably put some tint on the front windows but not too dark, like 50% and then 35% or 20% on the rear windows.

[Huffer]

50% fronts, 20% rears, 35% rear windshield for vision at night. Baller!

[iampetro]

I've been wanting to do this for weeks, I love the look that the blacked out portion of the bumper gives. I saw it on tons of other cars and figured it was worth seeing how it looked on my car.

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/545/img05411.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/img05411.jpg/)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5251/img05431.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/img05431.jpg/)

oh ya, went to Milton ON (just past Mississauga) for a wedding last weekend and on our way back we ran into these guys.

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7351/img05371.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/img05371.jpg/)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6443/img05331p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/402/img05331p.jpg/)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/9660/img05301.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/img05301.jpg/)

No Joke, there was 30 hummers and 30 APC's and the convoy streched for km's. I said to my wife I didnt think we had so many just lying around at home, watched the news that night and turns out they were american.

Everyone moved over, slowed down and gave these guys the room they deserve. I got a few thumbs up from guys in the hummers and guys standing on the APC's.

One guy on an APC blew his massive fog/air horn when I gave him the thumbs up. I certainly wasnt expecting it and boy was it loud

man those things are cool and DAMN those hummers were Jacked! so much clearance and the components u could see underneath looked like they could drive over a bomb np

[iampetro]

50% fronts, 20% rears, 35% rear windshield for vision at night. Baller!
I just did every window but the windshield in 15% a couple weeks ago.

far from legal but mad baller.

as for vision, never needed glasses and I've been told my eyes could give some eagles a run for their money :razz:
the only drawback is they are very sensitive to sunlight, a HAVE to have sunglass or im super squinty. Im fine indoors, its only natural sunlight
so the dark tints perfect...till i get pulled over :)


no problems at night over here :cool: