What have you done to your car today?

[TireIron]

Thanks man! They hadn't worked in a while but when they did, the power came in handy while in the mountains at night. But now that I live in Miami, these will probably stay off until someone cuts me off.

The switch is the second to most expensive heavy duty switch I could find at Ace Hardware and the wire is 16-18 gauge I think. Don't quote me on that.
You know that if you wire them in correctly using relays you don't need any special heavy duty switch right? For safety reasons you should never have that much power running into the cabin and through a switch. With a proper relay setup all the high current stays in the engine bay from the battery, through the relay, and to the lights.

[96LegacyWagon]

Pulled my system out today and pulled a few parts out (was dark so not a whole lot in the photo dept)

[96LegacyWagon]

Pulled my system out today and pulled a few parts out (was dark so not a whole lot in the photo dept)

[Okin DaVanh]

Well it was a couple of days ago but since this is my first day as a member here, I'll list it any way. I changed out the old extremely dirty Fram air filter for a new K&N replacement Air filter (part #33-2154). I could tell the difference right away. My next project... not big but to replace the Spark Plugs since I just got the car and have no idea when that was last done.
Be careful as to which spark plugs you get. And welcome to the site! (A little late, but hey...)

[Neatfellen]

Be careful as to which spark plugs you get. And welcome to the site! (A little late, but hey...)

Thanx! and is there a certain brand/type I should stay away from? or something that would be recommended or preferred? I'm thinking about using a Bosch Fine Wire Iriduim 9607 Plug (Part #9607) to replace whatever is in there. I put a similar Bosch model Plug in my last car and it worked great.

[Navi271]

Stromung axleback shipped today!!

[sqc151]

working on blacknight (92TW) and changed the oil today and installed a Fumoto quick drain valve.
then installed a metal under tray.

painted metal under tray
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130328_193959_630_zpsb2e8dfe7.jpg

installing Fumoto quick drain valve (yes, thats a STI oil pan with killer B pickup inside)
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130328_200033_137_zps2801cd21.jpg

drilling hole for hose to poke thru
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130328_205114_325_zpsac215047.jpg

everything installed
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130328_205642_939_zps6ae160ac.jpg

also did some work to the 94 LSi

before bumper and grill
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/2013-03-23_18-07-09_196_zpscc96a463.jpg

after bumper and grill - (painting hood white tomrw)
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130328_145904_749_zpsfc47e378.jpg

bled the brakes since it now has turbo f/r SS calipers and new rotors and pads. plus a SVX master cyl
fixed the short throw shifter cause the locking ring came out.
and changed the oil tonight.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130328_192540_456_zps212a0198.jpg

complete exhaust from heads back w/ magna flow muffler
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/2013-03-23_18-09-51_691_zps3c1e041e.jpg

interior - with short throw shifter.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130328_145932_818_zps0f41a94f.jpg

engine - with intake and light weight crank pulley.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130328_150015_283_zps1ed36d76.jpg

muscle car status... :P

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130329_141743_736_zps65de1d44.jpg

painted hood today.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130329_145259_675_zpsf4c752ac.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2094%20LSi/IMG_20130329_145322_188_zpsbec11a28.jpg

[TireIron]

Be careful as to which spark plugs you get. And welcome to the site! (A little late, but hey...)

Thanx! and is there a certain brand/type I should stay away from? or something that would be recommended or preferred? I'm thinking about using a Bosch Fine Wire Iriduim 9607 Plug (Part #9607) to replace whatever is in there. I put a similar Bosch model Plug in my last car and it worked great.
Thats the exact brand you don't want to put in a Subaru, or most any other car for that matter. Go with an NGK plug. Anything from the coppers to platinum to iridium are good, just get the correct plug and heat range for your motor.

[Grimmrican]

Aww the black good looked better :/ IMO anyways

[tjdzor]

Hmmm well after work and dropping off some recycling, i attempted to rip the rear end off of a VW Jetta when the driver turned left across/through traffic in front of me... The Legacy faired MUCH better than the Jetta, thats for sure.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/8601380859_0ce1dd45c6_c-1.jpg

Now the waiting game and insurance and all that fun stuff...

[Grimmrican]

Small tap on the back of the bumper and all that will buff right out. Lol

[grayguy]

I'm considering selling my wrx swapped BD...the wife's WRX is way faster and nicer, and I'll be DDing a brand new duramax hopefully next year, so I kinda want to get into something rwd as my fun car...time will tell

[1996Battlewagon]

I'm considering selling my wrx swapped BD...the wife's WRX is way faster and nicer, and I'll be DDing a brand new duramax hopefully next year, so I kinda want to get into something rwd as my fun car...time will tell

In B4 Greenspeed buys it back from you. :wink:


Last night I pulled a BMW which I use to own out of the cold, wet, muddy grass. I felt it was fairly poetic that the car I replaced the 5-series with was more than willing to rescue it's predecessor.

If the Outback could speak, "What now bitch?"

[Neatfellen]

Be careful as to which spark plugs you get. And welcome to the site! (A little late, but hey...)

Thanx! and is there a certain brand/type I should stay away from? or something that would be recommended or preferred? I'm thinking about using a Bosch Fine Wire Iriduim 9607 Plug (Part #9607) to replace whatever is in there. I put a similar Bosch model Plug in my last car and it worked great.
Thats the exact brand you don't want to put in a Subaru, or most any other car for that matter. Go with an NGK plug. Anything from the coppers to platinum to iridium are good, just get the correct plug and heat range for your motor.
Is there any specific reason for that? Li?e that Bosch plugs aren't as good for it? Just wondering what makes it not good for Subaru's.

[98legwag]

On my drive this morning I got waved to by guys in a modded 350Z, modded G35, and modded G37. Then this afternoon I got passed by a Lamborghini Miura.

[chrish8r]

On my drive this morning I got waved to by guys in a modded 350Z, modded G35, and modded G37. Then this afternoon I got passed by a Lamborghini Miura.

I bet they were going to/ coming back from the Hunt Valley Horsepower(formerly cars and coffee) meet.

[sqc151]

messed around with the 91ss yesterday.
got the tmic off and prepped engine for removal.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130330_161750_197_zpsa0857537.jpg

[pleaidestar]

Washed mine this morning, I bought a 3m trizact polishing system and I'm going to polish the barrels of my wrx wheels next weekend...I polished the cragars on my dads truck and whew!!! that was a lot of work but those b****es are looking mighty bright.

[Neatfellen]

messed around with the 91ss yesterday.
got the tmic off and prepped engine for removal.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
You swapping? Or just pulling it out to do some work?

[sqc151]

swapping engines with another 22t.

[Neatfellen]

Good luck! Keep us updated.

[pleaidestar]

swapping engines with another 22t.

What happened? Is that your white ss?

[Neatfellen]

Took off the window stickers the dealer had on my windows. A "'01" sticker on the corner of my windshield, and took the retarded looking rear window stickers that said "w .StJosephAutoSales. n" because part of it fell off the 2nd day I had it.. Lol. Just hoping to get an SL-i sticker to replace them with soon and start representing!

[chrish8r]

swapping engines with another 22t.

Isnt that "Fireman's" ss?

[sqc151]

thats not the 93ss. that was firemans 91ss. engine go boom. so its getting my 93ss engine the 93ss is getting something special... hehe.

[sqc151]

played in the hills looking for the easter bunny.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130331_165931_612_zpsaeabcc2a.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130331_170006_740_zpsd5e24838.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130331_170436_279_zps20ccd91f.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130331_170708_872_zpsb039106f.jpg

[Muse]

Nice...

[Snow Wolf]

Installed blue led ignition ring light. Thanks blackstar, what an awesome, quick and easy mod! :) you the man!



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)

[thenines']

traded the '99 wagon for a bright green '92 del so I've be admiring for years down the street

[Neatfellen]

Installed blue led ignition ring light. Thanks blackstar, what an awesome, quick and easy mod! :) you the man!



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)
wow tHat looks sick I should do something similar on my car. I don't currently have a ignition light in there

[pleaidestar]

Whats the deal with everything Subaru being turned into honda bullshit? happy April fools

[Neatfellen]

lol exactly :P

[Snow Wolf]

Installed blue led ignition ring light. Thanks blackstar, what an awesome, quick and easy mod! :) you the man!



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)
wow tHat looks sick I should do something similar on my car. I don't currently have a ignition light in there

Was real easy, undid one screw, pulled it out, put in led, reassembled and all done :)

[Huffer]

The LED ignition ring looks trick. What's the bulb size?

[Legacy98]

Installed blue led ignition ring light. Thanks blackstar, what an awesome, quick and easy mod! :) you the man!



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)


can you send me the link where you purchased the led ring light? thanks

[Neatfellen]

me too. I want one of these sick looking rings.

[Grimmrican]

U don't purchase the led ring u simply mod the one in ur car already

[Neatfellen]

I don't have one on mine, not sure y but I would need both

[Grimmrican]

I finally installed a short ram. Then took it for a spin. That was it

[Neatfellen]

Saw the pics, really impressive! How long it take ya?

[Grimmrican]

About an hour really I did the drilling by hand. I can't remember who I lent my power tool too. But regardless it got done.

[Snow Wolf]

The LED ignition ring looks trick. What's the bulb size?

Was a 74-BHP3 mini wedge base from superbrightleds. Only thing I will say is you'll probably need to shave the edges of the base to make it fit :)

[Snow Wolf]

Installed blue led ignition ring light. Thanks blackstar, what an awesome, quick and easy mod! :) you the man!



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)


can you send me the link where you purchased the led ring light? thanks

The ignition ring should be factory, the bulb is from superbrightleds.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/search/l ... s/74-bhp3/ (http://www.superbrightleds.com/search/led-products/74-bhp3/)

[Neatfellen]

I'll have to check into it than. I wonder if a previous owner possibly removed it... Idk why u would but who knows.

[DarkPhoenix]

Changed my spark plugs and wires. The plugs were worn pretty bad. I am shocked it ran so well. In changing the plugs, I see that I have to change the valve cover gaskets. That could explain my oil consumption, which isn't that terrible. Less than a half a quart between oil changes.

[Neatfellen]

surprise you had a hand drill. anyway i took a look and my ring doesn't light up, just black ring. is that something that only comes standard on the Limited models and not the GT that I have?

[sqc151]

swapping engines with another 22t.

What happened? Is that your white ss?

did you see my 93ss build thread?
I could start one, but build journals arent really watched here. (well 1st gens anyway)

[amgarrety]

surprise you had a hand drill. anyway i took a look and my ring doesn't light up, just black ring. is that something that only comes standard on the Limited models and not the GT that I have?

They should come on the GTs. If I'm correct, only the L models never got the light up ring (I never got it either). It is possible that the early model GTs (00-02) didn't get it.

I'll have to research. I was always under the impression Limited and GT models got the illuminated key ring, and L did not.

[amgarrety]

surprise you had a hand drill. anyway i took a look and my ring doesn't light up, just black ring. is that something that only comes standard on the Limited models and not the GT that I have?

They should come on the GTs. If I'm correct, only the L models never got the light up ring (I never got it either). It is possible that the early model GTs (00-02) didn't get it.

I'll have to research. I was always under the impression Limited and GT models got the illuminated key ring, and L did not.

[Neatfellen]

surprise you had a hand drill. anyway i took a look and my ring doesn't light up, just black ring. is that something that only comes standard on the Limited models and not the GT that I have?

They should come on the GTs. If I'm correct, only the L models never got the light up ring (I never got it either). It is possible that the early model GTs (00-02) didn't get it.

I'll have to research. I was always under the impression Limited and GT models got the illuminated key ring, and L did not.
Ok, I'll take a look when I'm done with work here in a couple mins, but if memory serves me from yesterday it was just all black.. I had been wondering about that. I figured it would come on GT. oh but also I do have an 01 so maybe thats it.

[amgarrety]

Yeah, the '03 brochure has this in it:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/8615294594_75c00ed6e3_z-1.jpg

So it was definitely on the GTs in '03. It is very possible the 00-02 is different though.

[Neatfellen]

...figures... Haha. I wonder if at least the wiring is already there? I'll have to look into that.

[1996Battlewagon]

swapping engines with another 22t.

What happened? Is that your white ss?

did you see my 93ss build thread?
I could start one, but build journals arent really watched here. (well 1st gens anyway)

White Knight fan boi checking in.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Got pulled over for no front plates :(

[Neatfellen]

ouch.. Warning? Ticket?

[Grimmrican]

I just sat on my stone wall and admired my BE. Birds was chirping, water was flowing, trees was swaying.... I wish I had a dslr camera :/

[r3v_v3ng3]

ouch.. Warning? Ticket?

No warning but a fix it ticket. Time to put back the front plate

[Thomistopheles]

I can't put my hatred for front plates into words. They ruin the front end of every car they're bolted to. It took me a while before I grudgingly put mine on.

[prodriver1]

Yeah, the '03 brochure has this in it:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/8615294594_75c00ed6e3_z-1.jpg

So it was definitely on the GTs in '03. It is very possible the 00-02 is different though.
haha, "keep night time fumbling to a minimum" lol, that must have been written by my sunday school teacher :smt005

[Neatfellen]

ouch.. Warning? Ticket?

No arning but a fix it ticket. Time to put back the front plate


I can't put my hatred for front plates into words. They ruin the front end of every car they're bolted to. It took me a while before I grudgingly put mine on.
Yeah, bummer. We gotta have em here in WI, but our neighbors to the north and east in MI don't need front plates. Wish we didn't either.

[superu]

This past weekend:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/201303302520113555jpgglUS-1.jpg

new inner and outer tie rods, new front bearings and new front half shafts. Aligned yesterday, rockin' smooooth today!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/201303302520113541jpgglUS-1.jpg

:smt020


Sensei:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/201303302520133827jpgglUS-1.jpg

Grasshopper:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/201303302520133900jpgglUS-1.jpg

:smt005

[prodriver1]

This past weekend:

:smt005
sweet! looks like a good day to be your subaru :smt023 she must feel much better now.
and that landcruzer is the BOSS! i love it, that caddy suv has got to go tho... :smt011
and if you ever need $ or part with that front bumper i will pay top dollar for it, $750 new is ridiculous and i want one soooooo bad :smt026

[99legacywagon]

I am trying to figure out the gremlins in my wiring that is causing a ton of codes.

[Grimmrican]

Went out to go see rkrenicki for a rear B4 badge lol thanx man

[superu]

sweet! looks like a good day to be your subaru :smt023 she must feel much better now.
and that landcruzer is the BOSS! i love it, that caddy suv has got to go tho... :smt011
and if you ever need $ or part with that front bumper i will pay top dollar for it, $750 new is ridiculous and i want one soooooo bad :smt026


Thanks!
Yeah the FJ80 rocks! the cadi is my buddy's Dad's. so yeah that's just a part timer around here ;) besides he hates it and is dumping it soon.

wow, Mudrat's down to $750? The baja bumper was a cool $K a few years ago. Economy I guess. Yeah I'll try to keep you in mind if/when I sell the Superu.
Besides naja bumper is custom one-of-a-kind (3rd tube) and the skid is full coverage! ;)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P1010472JPGglUS-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/DSC05285JPGglUS-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P1010485JPGglUS-1.jpg
:smt029

[Navi271]

Great... Water pump bypass hose has a leak or is loose or something.

[DarkPhoenix]

I found out why I am getting shaky steering over 60MPH. Now to get to the dealership and pick up the new balljoint.

[Neatfellen]

I found out why I am getting shaky steering over 60MPH. Now to get to the dealership and pick up the new balljoint.
how much the dealership charging you for a new one?

[sqc151]

I found out why I am getting shaky steering over 60MPH. Now to get to the dealership and pick up the new balljoint.

i work at the dealer if you need a balljoint.

[DarkPhoenix]

Neatfellen - $37 after sales tax and "handling" Normally it is $41 + tax.

SQC - Do you work at North Coast or Star? I live right down the block from Grand Prix so I normally use them.

[sqc151]

Paul Miller in Parsippany.

[Neatfellen]

Neatfellen - $37 after sales tax and "handling" Normally it is $41 + tax.
That's not bad for a dealer.

[TireIron]

For subarus I have found that the dealer OEM parts are cheaper than MOOG and easier to get.

[superu]

For subarus I have found that the dealer OEM parts are cheaper than MOOG and easier to get.

I differ (at least for outer tie rod ends.

I saved anywhere from $1100- 2Gs depending on dealer quote (3 dealers, 3 different quotes, same question) doing my above axles, bearings and all tie rods myself.
Although, I needed my buddy's press and his air tools didn't hurt either.
half shaft, $359.95ea dealer
rock auto $32
dealer moog outer 59.95 ea
rock auto moog 22.79 ea (albeit with zerks and needing greese, but still ;)

At any rate, just sayin' If you've got a dealer hook up, USE IT and those that don't shall remain jealous ;)
Not being so timid and doing more and bigger jobs on this car amkes me happy in a few ways, only one of which is seeing the money savings.
:smt026

[Neatfellen]

I know how that is, the only things I let dealers or shops do to my cars is tires and alignments, oil changes if its cold, since i don't have a garage, if they have a deal that would be similar price to me doing it myself. I save so much on labor costs and checking around for prices at local parts stores its not funny. and it feels good to know that YOU were the one to diagnose and fix your car... even if it does take longer than a skilled mechanic with all the right tools at a dealer haha.

[Muse]

1995 Legacy L- attempted to diagnose running issue. reset computer, changed spark plug wires, changed coil, nothing really worked. The coil made the biggest difference, though, and it ran amazing for about three miles after resetting the computer. But it's still screwy.

1997 Legacy Brighton- Removed front bumper cover, test-fitted GT cover. I either need to get me the GT bumper beam, or grind down the stock one... Or cut up the bumper... I'm not sure which. bumper's plastic, though... might be easier.
Also, I think this car already has a Neon coil pack... not positive, though.

[Grimmrican]

Check the injectors, fuel rail, fuel filter, fuel pump. Some chevron techtron from aap is 13$ plus u get another one for free. And it cleans the whole system as fuel system.

If u choose to not go that route try some seafoam down the vacuum line that connects the brake booster and plenum (with the car running ull need assistance with the car keeping alive when u disconnect the hose off the booster) pour about 1/2 the can slowly into the line into he plenum. The rest of the can dump it in ur gas tank. Let let it sit for 30 minutes then turn her over and let idle 5-10 minutes and watch the smoke show. Al the smoke will be the carbons and other nasty stuff that was in ur long block. After the allotted idling time take it for a spin and get rid of the rest of the smoke. See how it works then. It worked awesome for my bk

[Navi271]

1997 Legacy Brighton- Removed front bumper cover, test-fitted GT cover. I either need to get me the GT bumper beam, or grind down the stock one... Or cut up the bumper... I'm not sure which. bumper's plastic, though... might be easier.
Ya you gotta match up the bumper cover with the beam for it to fit perfect.

Replaced the water pump bypass hose today and I guess flushed the coolant as well. The hose had a pinhole in it and was leaking when it got hot. That hose was so old and crappy I was shocked it didn't rip apart when I removed it. Everything went surprisingly smooth and the car is all back together and works great!

[Dead91silvia]

Havent dont much... but I did get some goodies from Slavik...

I have a spare EJ20R in the back of my Toyota right now... :smt026

And some other stuff...

[DarkPhoenix]

Ordered Tribeca FSB, bushings and Forestor RSB end links. 60 for the bar and 25 each endlink. I use Subaruonlineparts.com and only because they are right down the block from me.

[1996Battlewagon]

Putting the H6 on the market. I'll have a proper For Sale ad up later today.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I parked it in my new garage (finally got the garage set up and everything).

[Neatfellen]

I parked it in my new garage (finally got the garage set up and everything).
Lucky, I wish I had a garage to park mine in and let it defrost every night... it deserves that much..

[sqc151]

my 2013 legacy loaner while my 92ss legacy wagon (backround) goes in for a smoke, compression and leak down test.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/IMG_20130406_142941_188_zps53f8df93.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Today I woke up and decided to wash my car. It started raining as soon as I walked out the front door. Mission accomplished, sorta...

[Neatfellen]

^what a treat! :)

[Muse]

Cut on the GT bumper cover... Not gonna work. Looks like I'll be borrowing a grinder on Monday.

Also, a question... I've heard of people using velcro to hold skirts on third-gen Legacies without drilling holes. Will this work on my BK?

[Grimmrican]

Cut on the GT bumper cover... Not gonna work. Looks like I'll be borrowing a grinder on Monday.

Also, a question... I've heard of people using velcro to hold skirts on third-gen Legacies without drilling holes. Will this work on my BK?
I've heard the same but I'd rather go 3M dual sided adhesive. That shit works very epic. Velcro I'm sure would look nice while driving thru town but at highway speeds I'm sure ull be back on eBay looking for new skirts lol. There's also diff graded 3M tape I know the 10lbs adhesive will not let u down

[Neatfellen]

Installed some Bosch Icon wipers because my old ones were super streaky and wouldn't stay on the windshield on the hwy. Also picked up some rain-x 2 in 1 washer fluid so I can get that nice beading of water on the windshield

[Grimmrican]

Bosh wipers are beast an as for the rain x 2in1 try using that all up before summer time actually comes. It'll leave a nasty film on ur windshield when used. Best I've used was Prestones

[Grafton]

put the summer wheels on the lego and changed the front pads and rotors on the bean only to find out it need's a ball joint.

does anyone know if the euro spec ball joints are different than the usdm ones? its $12 vs $24 for what I believe is the same part from moog on rock auto

[Bhatman]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/20130406_154801-1.jpg

New shoes! Front strut brace and wiper mod next.

[Lancaster6]

^your BH looks great!

Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/IMAG0386_zps794ec085-1.jpg

[Grimmrican]

^your BH looks great!

Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/IMAG0386_zps794ec085-1.jpg
I have this same problem. But only rattles around 5mph. Parking lot speed really. But still ugly n annoying

[1996Battlewagon]

Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.


Dude, mine has the same issue. Runs the family I suppose.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Installed some Bosch Icon wipers because my old ones were super streaky and wouldn't stay on the windshield on the hwy. Also picked up some rain-x 2 in 1 washer fluid so I can get that nice beading of water on the windshield

I don't recommend that 2n1 stuff - it leaves a nasty film on the windshield. It's much better just to apply old school rain-x every couple of months.

[Lancaster6]

I have this same problem. But only rattles around 5mph. Parking lot speed really. But still ugly n annoying


Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.


Dude, mine has the same issue. Runs the family I suppose.

Mine was very loud; it would become obnoxious and loud around 1000-1100 RPMs. It was so loud in fact, that people from afar would turn around in horror to see what was making the noise. They were probably expecting to see some rust bucket about to disintegrate before their eyes! I finally put the car up on ramps and semi lightly tapped each one with a mallet until I found the problem shield. Ahh the sweet sound of silence. :smt023

After I posted the pic of my hose clamped heat shield, I decided to vacuum out my parent's 4th gen Outback. Well the simple vacuum turned into a full detail of the interior. I wish I took a before and after picture...mother of god was it filthy. Sand, garbage, grit, leaves, and so much dog hair I could've sculpted a new German Shepherd out all of it. Not to mention the grime smudged all over the armrest and leather trim by the door handles. :shock: It probably hasn't been this clean since it left the dealer's lot in 2011! Yay, I love a clean car!

[Grimmrican]

I have this same problem. But only rattles around 5mph. Parking lot speed really. But still ugly n annoying


Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.


Dude, mine has the same issue. Runs the family I suppose.

Mine was very loud; it would become obnoxious and loud around 1000-1100 RPMs. It was so loud in fact, that people from afar would turn around in horror to see what was making the noise. They were probably expecting to see some rust bucket about to disintegrate before their eyes! I finally put the car up on ramps and semi lightly tapped each one with a mallet until I found the problem shield. Ahh the sweet sound of silence. :smt023

After I posted the pic of my hose clamped heat shield, I decided to vacuum out my parent's 4th gen Outback. Well the simple vacuum turned into a full detail of the interior. I wish I took a before and after picture...mother of god was it filthy. Sand, garbage, grit, leaves, and so much dog hair I could've sculpted a new German Shepherd out all of it. Not to mention the grime smudged all over the armrest and leather trim by the door handles. :shock: It probably hasn't been this clean since it left the dealer's lot in 2011! Yay, I love a clean car!
Give it 2weeks it'll be back to normal filth lol

[Thomistopheles]

Washed my car, drove down to Keaton's house to hang out. Bought an alternator from him and replaced my annoying POS with the knocking bearing. Bought a new-ish coil as well, and that took care of a hesitation I used to have at ~1700 RPM. Found my ticking exhaust leak, too... one of my head to exhaust manifold gaskets is blown out. That'll be all fixed soon... gotta pick up gaskets and then Keaton's old UEL header will go on my car.

[Neatfellen]

Gotta love how much work can b done on a Sunday!

[Grimmrican]

Well I haven't done anything yet to it today but what I am planning is to debadge the trunk and put on my jdm Subaru and B4 badge on. Then an oil change on my wife bh and my car then do her rear brakes.

And I say planning kuz I'm at work until 4p est. so who knows how ill feel after work. Maybe I'll just take a nap instead before I jump into things.... Decisions decisions.

[prodriver1]

Today I mended an annoying rattly heat shield on my BH. It's so quiet now! I also vacuumed it out.


Dude, mine has the same issue. Runs the family I suppose.
i have worked on at least a dozen different subarus and every one had loose heat shield, i just cut them off.

[1996Battlewagon]

^^^ Yep. The head shield from my 97 is sitting on the side of my parent's house in TN. It's been there for more than a year.

[Grimmrican]

Not just the subies but many other cars as well. It's a very common problem

[Neatfellen]

My last car, the Civic had that problem, so far none with the Subie though :)

[1996Battlewagon]

I think every single Jeep from from the 90s through the 2000s left the factory already with the problem. It was on the spec sheet.

-PowerTech 4.0 liter I6 engine
-4X4 with two-speed transfer case
-Leather seats
-Rattling Heat Shield
-Compass

[Bip]

Took my engine out today, next one will be in by the end of the week.

[Grimmrican]

I think every single Jeep from from the 90s through the 2000s left the factory already with the problem. It was on the spec sheet.

-PowerTech 4.0 liter I6 engine
-4X4 with two-speed transfer case
-Leather seats
-Rattling Heat Shield
-Compass
It's funny too kuz I'm sure they look under there and say "hey that's too tight we need that thing to be loose and almost unbearable to listen too. Loosen the shield or lose ur job"

[Neatfellen]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/WP_000579-1.jpg
Decided to take the subie out one last time through whatever snow I could find that was left. Man.. You gotta love AWD. :) makes me smile being able to just go through whatever with all the confidence in the world knowing ur not gonna get stuck. Or drifting through city streets during a snow storm (don't tell the cops! Haha), ahhh, things ya gotta love! Haha
Here's to the last of the snow leaving, been a good season.. See ya next season!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Amazing what a difference 30 miles makes, there's almost nothing left here.

[Grimmrican]

Connecticut has no snow whatsoever and was 68 degrees today and tomorrow 70s rest of the week 80s lol can't wait

[Neatfellen]

oh that's only because this was a parking lot that was never plowed during the winter and surrounded by trees. Its one of the parking lots in marathon park actually. Haha I wish I would known about this site the 2nd day I got my subie, that same parking lot an abandoned ford Taurus got stuck in trying to go through the unplowed lot.. Haha I found it and literally drove circles around it without every getting stuck or close to stuck.. Haha it was hilarious. wish the people had still been in the car to really rub it in haha

[Neatfellen]

ha its still fighting to get into the low 40s here

[hfxdesign]

Got halfway through replacing a steering knuckle today. Original problem was a bad ball joint. I made the mistake of trying to pry the pinch slot with a pickle fork, ripped the tabs clean off...Got a replacement knuckle from the junkyard, had a shot wheel bearing...then found out it was the wrong side to begin with. I took it back, got the proper side, good bearing, and it came with *gasp* a good ball joint! The only problem was the boot was ripped when they pulled it off the car, I just took the boot off my recently-purchased joint, re-packed it and put it on the one in the knuckle...I'm not gonna bother replacing a good part....HOWEVER...It seems the outer tie-rod castle nut has grown legs and run off...so I didn't get finished, picking up a new nut (or 10) tomorrow.

[Neatfellen]

Can't stand when I loose nuts...

[Navi271]

So I used a few more cans of plastidip and now part of both rear fenders and the bottom of the hatch are matte black. I think I like it!
The only reason I felt like doing this is because I'm supposed to pick up a black scooped hood from an outback limited for my car sometime soon.

Took off winter wheels and put on the summer ones! It was 70 degrees here today.

I also got a large box in the mail today, and it said Stromung on the side. The axleback is here! It should be installed sometime this week or weekend.

[Grimmrican]

Got halfway through replacing a steering knuckle today. Original problem was a bad ball joint. I made the mistake of trying to pry the pinch slot with a pickle fork, ripped the tabs clean off...Got a replacement knuckle from the junkyard, had a shot wheel bearing...then found out it was the wrong side to begin with. I took it back, got the proper side, good bearing, and it came with *gasp* a good ball joint! The only problem was the boot was ripped when they pulled it off the car, I just took the boot off my recently-purchased joint, re-packed it and put it on the one in the knuckle...I'm not gonna bother replacing a good part....HOWEVER...It seems the outer tie-rod castle nut has grown legs and run off...so I didn't get finished, picking up a new nut (or 10) tomorrow.
I've got 2 for u here if u need them :D

[Neatfellen]

guess I will be able to take the subie through snow one more time.. Supposed to get 3-5 inches tomorrow through Thursday.. ;)

[Navi271]

I've just installed an axleback after work today. This means I now have a complete Stromung Catback! Initial thoughts: sounds perrrrfect. Not very loud so no drone, but not stock at all. It's lighter than my previous axleback, so there's a couple pounds saved haha. The only negative is it could be longer by about an inch. It looks like it could be meant for a sedan or something. All in all I'm happy though.

[Grimmrican]

I've just installed an axleback after work today. This means I now have a complete Stromung Catback! Initial thoughts: sounds perrrrfect. Not very loud so no drone, but not stock at all. It's lighter than my previous axleback, so there's a couple pounds saved haha. The only negative is it could be longer by about an inch. It looks like it could be meant for a sedan or something. All in all I'm happy though.
Only reason y I bought the catback for my BE is because its NOT as obnoxious as having uel and a fart can. Uel with the catback sound is awesome. Subtle but u can still hear the rumble. And at hi rpms it sings her lovely music (^__^)<3 love it lol

[Grimmrican]

Went to rkrenicki's house and had him install my new badge of awesome :D also gave me a hell of a knowledge run of subies and his projects. The things I learn from this man lol. Thanx again man

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/beny7eva-1.jpg

[Navi271]

I've just installed an axleback after work today. This means I now have a complete Stromung Catback! Initial thoughts: sounds perrrrfect. Not very loud so no drone, but not stock at all. It's lighter than my previous axleback, so there's a couple pounds saved haha. The only negative is it could be longer by about an inch. It looks like it could be meant for a sedan or something. All in all I'm happy though.
Only reason y I bought the catback for my BE is because its NOT as obnoxious as having uel and a fart can. Uel with the catback sound is awesome. Subtle but u can still hear the rumble. And at hi rpms it sings her lovely music (^__^)<3 love it lol

Oh yeah, I guess I forgot how much uel headers change the sound! That's probably why I like it so much. Glad I got my uel's a long time ago. I can't wait to drive to work tomorrow.

[prodriver1]

Got halfway through replacing a steering knuckle today. Original problem was a bad ball joint. I made the mistake of trying to pry the pinch slot with a pickle fork, ripped the tabs clean off...Got a replacement knuckle from the junkyard, had a shot wheel bearing...then found out it was the wrong side to begin with. I took it back, got the proper side, good bearing, and it came with *gasp* a good ball joint! The only problem was the boot was ripped when they pulled it off the car, I just took the boot off my recently-purchased joint, re-packed it and put it on the one in the knuckle...I'm not gonna bother replacing a good part....HOWEVER...It seems the outer tie-rod castle nut has grown legs and run off...so I didn't get finished, picking up a new nut (or 10) tomorrow.
castle nut loss just happened to me, i used a wheel nut LOL, works fine so far.

[jjay03]

Got my rear steel braided lines on and new rear brakes/bearings. Brakes soo much better now rear pads still need broken in tho. Front brakes were done last summer.

[DarkPhoenix]

Finally put the header and HF cat on the car. Very straight forward install, just have to get the bolt for the hanger on the cat.

[Neatfellen]

Went to rkrenicki's house and had him install my new badge of awesome :D also gave me a hell of a knowledge run of subies and his projects. The things I learn from this man lol. Thanx again man

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/beny7eva-1.jpg
Well.. Fine than, go and make ur car a B4 than.. What u use to get ur badges off so cleanly?

[Grimmrican]

I used some old rkrenicki elbow grease, blow dryer, and goo gone. And did I mention a lot of rkrenicki elbow grease lol.

[Neatfellen]

haha I think you might have. How long it take ta get it all off?

[1996Battlewagon]

Went to my first Miami Subaru Meet. As par for the course, I was the only Legacy but not the only Outback.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/8639699245_6407f32318_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67955471@N07/8639699245/)

[Neatfellen]

in a land dominated by impreza's huh?

[Grimmrican]

haha I think you might have. How long it take ta get it all off?im not sure we were flapping our gums so I'm guessing 20minutes??? I know it wasn't too long kuz my gf was tugging on my leash to get back home lol

[Neatfellen]

Ha, ic. And I'm in guessing she didn't think debadging and then rebadging a b4 wasn't high on her importance list?

[Grimmrican]

Ha, ic. And I'm in guessing she didn't think debadging and then rebadging a b4 wasn't high on her importance list?yea pretty much. She looked at the B4 badge and was like "meh....that's it?" She doesn't understand subtleties. I also have the matching "Subaru" badge that goes where "AWD" is.

[1055]

Put my third gen on the dyno again for hopefully the last time in a while. Made 258/278 at 17.75psi. Second most powerful USDM third gen? I can only hope. At least I can only think of one more powerful..

[Neatfellen]

Took the subie out for possibly the last drifting session in snow of the season, (possibly more after work). did some flat spins in the Taco Bell parking lot I got my lunch at before work haha.
Eh, i know how ya feel, my gf is the same way.

[DarkPhoenix]

Ball joint, alignment and wheel balancing so I will have smooth ride to Philly this weekend.

[Grimmrican]

Just did the DRL delete and I must say I feel good about it. I dislike the DRL look. Maybe if I could get some fog lights and wire it up to the DRL that'll be better looking. Hmm perhaps a future project

[Neatfellen]

feel dumb but, DRL?

[Thomistopheles]

daytime running lights

Today I washed 100+ microfibers, 20 foam pads, and reorganized my supplies... because I'm finally getting my own car in the shop tomorrow morning. I'll be focusing on the interior, but I figured I'd make sure all my pads were squeaky clean in case I wind up polishing.

[Neatfellen]

Today I washed 100+ microfibers, 20 foam pads, and reorganized my supplies... because I'm finally getting my own car in the shop tomorrow morning. I'll be focusing on the interior, but I figured I'd make sure all my pads were squeaky clean in case I wind up polishing.
haha and we all know you will end up polishing, I don't think you will be able to resist given the opportunity! (and ty for the term)

[Muse]

Bought fwa2500's Ebay rear strut bar for my Brighton. I cannot wait.

[grayguy]

Today I plasti-dipped over the stupid fake wood trim on the window switch bezel. Its amazing how doing one little thing in my interior makes me really want to rework/clean/replace a lot of the messed up stuff in there. Mainly the destroyed dash

[98legwag]

Gave it a bath this morning. In a couple hours I am heading to Rubie_25GT's house for some modding time on his car.

[prodriver1]

Today I plasti-dipped over the stupid fake wood trim on the window switch bezel. Its amazing how doing one little thing in my interior makes me really want to rework/clean/replace a lot of the messed up stuff in there. Mainly the destroyed dash
still have a bunch of dash trim, let me know if you need any.

[grayguy]

^ will do, I have 95% of your old GT's interior, I'll be using quite a bit of that.

[Thomistopheles]

Did some spring cleaning... forgot my camera, so here's a cell phone snap from somewhere in the middle of the process.

Details and a couple more photos in the Ask a Detailer thread, or check my members rides thread.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/DSC_0005_zps334b39e3-1.jpg

[sqc151]

i posted a few pages back i got this as a loaner for a couple weeks. (wagon in the back round)

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130406_142941_188_zps53f8df93.jpg

it just went in for new head gaskets, heads rebuilt/machined, timing belt kit w/ all new pulleys, water pump, wrx belt tensioner, seals, exhaust manifold gaskets and new radiator w/ thermostat.
just need new 16" tires for the steelies now so i can run the 4/2 pots.

after all that is done ill be installing all of this. ive been holding off cause i want the engine tight before running 18psi. im building this car to be an ultimate sleeper yet very reliable.


time to start putting things together on the 92tw.
shooting for 250+whp.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/2013-01-02_16-20-29_472.jpg

[Neatfellen]

put Rain-x on all my windows today and took it to play in the snow and mud afterward. Now I need a carwash. May still do that tonight.

[Grafton]

got ball joints in the mail yay

[1996Battlewagon]

Sqc- How do you like the 13? I take it that's a 2.5 cvt.

I washed my 97 and changed its dirty as death oil. Weighed cammed EJ25D vs stock EJ205 in my head again. That game never really ends.

[1055]

Sqc- How do you like the 13? I take it that's a 2.5 cvt.

I washed my 97 and changed its dirty as death oil. Weighed cammed EJ25D vs stock EJ205 in my head again. That game never really ends.

Yes it does.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxkMQl ... ata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxkMQlC8EM&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[Grimmrican]

Took some graveyard pics with my car. Gonna attempt doing some filtering on the photos and see how they come out

[Neatfellen]

well I went to go to a unplowed cul-de-sac past the gas station I was going to (basically a place for semi drivers to turn around and/or park to sleep.) Anyway was gonna do a few doughnuts in the 3 inches of new snow we got and as I'm about to start whipping some fish tails as I'm coming into the cul-de-sac I notice there is a state trooper sitting off to the side of it with doughnut marks from one car throughout the cul-de-sac... Leading right up to the state trooper who was chowin down on some arbys from the gas station. I laughed and pulled a u-turn to leave like i just was wondering what was back there.. Haha cop just couldn't resist.

[1996Battlewagon]

Sqc- How do you like the 13? I take it that's a 2.5 cvt.

I washed my 97 and changed its dirty as death oil. Weighed cammed EJ25D vs stock EJ205 in my head again. That game never really ends.

Yes it does.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxkMQl ... ata_player (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxkMQlC8EM&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

That sounded sick as hell! Boost bully. :wink:

[1055]

And now you have a decision :)

[1996Battlewagon]

I've been wanted to run Delta 272 degree cams for a year now. I have to find a new place to stay after May 31st. If it has a garage, I'm going for it.

I'll go beat down on bolt-on WRXs and not worry about blowing turbo seals. :p

[1055]

I made 258/278 whp/wtq at 17 psi, stock injectors, 05 td04. :lol:

[sqc151]

Sqc- How do you like the 13? I take it that's a 2.5 cvt.

I actually like it. very smooth and comfortable, yet still has some get up and go for 170hp. (coming from high hp cars i would actually by one to daily drive)
we did the tristate drive today, after 180 miles i only used 1/4 tank. and still have over 300 miles left to empty. this is with mixed driving thru the mtns and some highway driving. we saw a 2012 and the 2013 front end is much more aggresive than previous models. heated seats and moonroof top off the interior.

[1996Battlewagon]

^^^ Interesting. I suppose that FB with variable valve timing actually works. 180 miles on a 1/4 tank is excellent. Especially for a full size AWD sedan.



I made 258/278 whp/wtq at 17 psi, stock injectors, 05 td04. :lol:


Okay "third turbo this month" guy. :lol:

I'm well aware of that thing about boost gets you laid or something like that but can't an old hot-rodder dream of noise more pronounced than actual speed and an idle lumpier than cake mix "blended" by your three-year-old niece who wants to "help"?

Let me be delusional or I'll post that video I randomly found of you on the youtubz.

[Thomistopheles]

Today I bought and installed a black $2 license plate frame. Baaaaaller.

[Muse]

well I went to go to a unplowed cul-de-sac past the gas station I was going to (basically a place for semi drivers to turn around and/or park to sleep.) Anyway was gonna do a few doughnuts in the 3 inches of new snow we got and as I'm about to start whipping some fish tails as I'm coming into the cul-de-sac I notice there is a state trooper sitting off to the side of it with doughnut marks from one car throughout the cul-de-sac... Leading right up to the state trooper who was chowin down on some arbys from the gas station. I laughed and pulled a u-turn to leave like i just was wondering what was back there.. Haha cop just couldn't resist.
I've seen the townies around here thrashing their Crown Vics in the snow... Now they have a pair of brand new Interceptors... waiting to see me some twin-turbo flat spins...

[Neatfellen]

I've seen the townies around here thrashing their Crown Vics in the snow... Now they have a pair of brand new Interceptors... waiting to see me some twin-turbo flat spins...
hahA yeah he had a crown Vic. I wish I could found one of the troopers with the undercover cars. I.e.: Camaro, charger, challenger, and 1 or 2 more that slip my mind right now. Ha he had to know I was back there to do the same thing. Wonder if he would have done anything if I would have still done it. Wasn't gonna try n see though! :P

[1055]

^^^ Interesting. I suppose that FB with variable valve timing actually works. 180 miles on a 1/4 tank is excellent. Especially for a full size AWD sedan.



I made 258/278 whp/wtq at 17 psi, stock injectors, 05 td04. :lol:


Okay "third turbo this month" guy. :lol:

I'm well aware of that thing about boost gets you laid or something like that but can't an old hot-rodder dream of noise more pronounced than actual speed and an idle lumpier than cake mix "blended" by your three-year-old niece who wants to "help"?

Let me be delusional or I'll post that video I randomly found of you on the youtubz.

I did the all motor thing. 186/212 whp/wtq on a built 253 in a GF4. It was fun. This is more. Gotta pay to play! You'll NEVER get the power out of a boxer engine NA than with a turbo motor.. dollar for dollar turbo is more efficent.

And I should have been on my second turbo! If that fucking banjo bolt had been right.

100k out of a td04? Ill take it.

[Chrisboy]

Re painting my gtb wheels, from neon green to light gray.

[prodriver1]

I've been wanted to run Delta 272 degree cams for a year now. I have to find a new place to stay after May 31st. If it has a garage, I'm going for it.

I'll go beat down on bolt-on WRXs and not worry about blowing turbo seals. :p
hell yes! N/A ftw!

[Dead91silvia]

Washed the GT-B and took it to a meet yesterday....

[1996Battlewagon]

hell yes! N/A ftw!

Damn straight! I'd like to see where I can take a stock bottom end 2.5. Big cams, Emanage piggyback, injectors, pnp, valves, fuel pump and run with it. I'd be happy with 150 at the wheels.

[Muse]

hell yes! N/A ftw!

Damn straight! I'd like to see where I can take a stock bottom end 2.5. Big cams, Emanage piggyback, injectors, pnp, valves, fuel pump and run with it. I'd be happy with 150 at the wheels.
But what a 150 it would be! Probably accelerate like a bat outta hell!

[Grimmrican]

I finally got to put power mode in my BE with a toggle switch and noticed a HUGE difference. With the gas pressed down half way it don't shift at around 2900 rpm no more it now shift at just under 5000. Finds the gears so much better I love it. And when my gf takes the car ill be sure to turn off the feature >:D

[Muse]

I hadn't realized you had an automatic.

[Grimmrican]

I hadn't realized you had an automatic.yea believe me I'm not proud if it either lol I've always driven 5spds this is actually my first ever AT. Eventually down the road ill do a 5spd swap.

[Muse]

I hadn't realized you had an automatic.yea believe me I'm not proud if it either lol I've always driven 5spds this is actually my first ever AT. Eventually down the road ill do a 5spd swap.
That's my plan too.

[Grimmrican]

U should do the power mode mod ull love it

[Neatfellen]

I'm the opposite I had all AT's and this is my first MT (I did though want a 5 spd since b4 my first car) I love the difference and being able to pick my gear and therefore my power :) idk if I'll ever go back.

[Grimmrican]

Yea exactly y I love manual lol. I hate how AT decides what gear u should be in and for some reason it thinks it should be in OD while climbing a 8% mountain hill. So instead ill manually throw the gear either to 3rd or 2nd just to get the damn oomph back lol. I miss my 5spd (TT~TT)

[Neatfellen]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot haha

[Grimmrican]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot hahalol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol

[Neatfellen]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot hahalol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol
Haha no kidding, but that power mod like u said should help you out with that incredibly irritating wait for power. Feel almost as good as a manual? Or just a ton better than it was?

[Grimmrican]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot hahalol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol
Haha no kidding, but that power mod like u said should help you out with that incredibly irritating wait for power. Feel almost as good as a manual? Or just a ton better than it was?i wouldn't say a lot like manny but more responsive like u think it should be and also has a longer shift point if ur half pressed in. Prolly would be able to redline it if all the way pushed in.

[Neatfellen]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot hahalol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol
Haha no kidding, but that power mod like u said should help you out with that incredibly irritating wait for power. Feel almost as good as a manual? Or just a ton better than it was?i wouldn't say a lot like manny but more responsive like u think it should be and also has a longer shift point if ur half pressed in. Prolly would be able to redline it if all the way pushed in.
Very nicely done. Surprised ur gf drives ur Subaru as well, she know that u installed a power mode? :p

[Grimmrican]

Haha oh yes what always killed me was the waiting for ur engine to decide that "ok crap he put the pedal down! Try downshifting one gear in 3....2....1.... Nope not enough, downshift again in 3...2.....1....... There that's what I need for the power" by this time the passing lane has ended or the car in the on coming lane is to close now and u need to slam on ur brakes and waste that gas for nothing to just go through the process again........ As u prolly know by now I passed cars a lot hahalol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol
Haha no kidding, but that power mod like u said should help you out with that incredibly irritating wait for power. Feel almost as good as a manual? Or just a ton better than it was?i wouldn't say a lot like manny but more responsive like u think it should be and also has a longer shift point if ur half pressed in. Prolly would be able to redline it if all the way pushed in.
Very nicely done. Surprised ur gf drives ur Subaru as well, she know that u installed a power mode? :pshe does but she don't know where I installed the toggle switch :D she owns a 00BH herself with shaved heads ej252 long block. Her wagon is pretty Effin quick. Maybe now my ej251 can keep up now lol.

[Neatfellen]

lol I so feel ur pain. I don't think this tranny with last long with me. Seeing as I shift it like a manny. When I'm cruising thru the city ill be in 3rd and if I need to pass ill dump it into 2nd. Highways I leave it in D and to pass back into 3rd. But with power mode there's no wait at all just press the pedal down half way and ur sleepy car wakes up dumps into 3rd/2nd gear and flys out like a bat outa hell lol
Haha no kidding, but that power mod like u said should help you out with that incredibly irritating wait for power. Feel almost as good as a manual? Or just a ton better than it was?i wouldn't say a lot like manny but more responsive like u think it should be and also has a longer shift point if ur half pressed in. Prolly would be able to redline it if all the way pushed in.
Very nicely done. Surprised ur gf drives ur Subaru as well, she know that u installed a power mode? :pshe does but she don't know where I installed the toggle switch :D she owns a 00BH herself with shaved heads ej252 long block. Her wagon is pretty Effin quick. Maybe now my ej251 can keep up now lol.
haha show her who wears the pants around there ;P specially since ur car has a ninja switch :smt027 she know u installed it at all? or just think you did routine work on the car?

[Odycee]

Bearing and wheel hub clunking and destroyed, the shop want $700 to replace parts and realignment. I've own many other cars, Subaru is high maintenance car just like my good looking ex-gf.

[Grimmrican]

She knows I went to rkrenicki house to help him with his car and we installed the power mod as well in my car. But I don't think she understands how the mod works even tho I explained it to her. But I doubt she even gave 2 damns seeing her face was buried in fb lol. Dah well when she asks where the switch is ill just act like idk what she's talking about

[Neatfellen]

She knows I went to rkrenicki house to help him with his car and we installed the power mod as well in my car. But I don't think she understands how the mod works even tho I explained it to her. But I doubt she even gave 2 damns seeing her face was buried in fb lol. Dah well when she asks where the switch is ill just act like idk what she's talking about
good plan, haha yeah mine normally buries herself in fb any time i start talking cars and just says, uha... uha...


Bearing and wheel hub clunking and destroyed, the shop want $700 to replace parts and realignment. I've own many other cars, Subaru is high maintenance car just like my good looking ex-gf.
every brand has at least a few bad apples here and there.. shop around that seems like an overly high price. I'm sure you could find a better price somewhere.

[Grimmrican]

Yup. That's how it usually is with my gf either that or she'll stare at me like I'm an alien when I get real into it lol

[Neatfellen]

how weird.. if you didn't live in CT (i think you said you live in CT) i would have suspicions... haha

[Grimmrican]

Lol

[Neatfellen]

mine of course normally just flat out tells me shes not listing and doesn't rly wanna talk about it. oh well.

[Grimmrican]

I'm sorry man but that's what we're here for so we can talk about cars n shit lol

[Thomistopheles]

Today I made a shiny. I made a BIG shiny.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P4160681_zps3821a0aajpgoriginal-1.jpg

Removed winter mode hood wrap, cleaned off adhesive residue, washed and clayed the car, corrected the paint on the hood, then put yet another coat of Wolfgang sealant on.

[Neatfellen]

And that is why I love this site. I finally get to talk about my subie with people who appreciate it and know what I'm talking about and can respond in kind haha.

Btw Thom. Nice shiny.. U just give me more and more reasons I want you to detail my car haha.

[Muse]

Thom, I bet you (and señor Woden Von Huskybutt) could detail and couch-surf your way around the country, just with members of this site.

[Neatfellen]

ha I bet he could! travel the country on his amazing detailing abilities.

[Snow Wolf]

Thom, I bet you (and señor Woden Von Huskybutt) could detail and couch-surf your way around the country, just with members of this site.

He could probably travel the world doing that! that's beautiful! wish mine would come up like that! :smt023

[Neatfellen]

haha sounds like you have a ticket and housing waiting in New Zealand already :P

[Thomistopheles]

Hah, maybe some day. I have a lot going on right now and I need to stay around here... wife needs a hysterectomy at some point, and my wife's mom was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Bring your cars to me, and you can crash on my couch. You'll have to share with Woden... he snores a bit and hogs the bed, but he's warm and fluffy.

Bonus photo:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P4160679_zps68281f8f-1.jpg

[Neatfellen]

I'm sorry to hear that Thom. Maybe we can have the world instead come to u and woden in lil ol' Madison WI. Keep Keep up the good work!

[98legwag]

Put my STI floor mats back in for summer!

[Grimmrican]

Tried putting on my lip and it broke.... In 3 diff spots....

So I decided to restore my headlights w/ 3M kit

Driver side before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/9ajenama-1.jpg

Passenger side after:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/geju5ery-1.jpg

Both together to show the difference:
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[1055]

Which lip?

[Muse]

Integra type R, I beleive.

[Grimmrican]

Integra type R, I beleive.yup. I think it's just kuz I didn't get it for a 4door civic or integra. Oh well I'll try again later sometime with a new one lol

[Neatfellen]

I hope it didn't cost you to much.. :/ sorry to hear but nice job on the head lights.

[Grimmrican]

Nah was like 30$ but ill try it again until I get it right lol

[Dead91silvia]

New grill in my GT-B has been installed... All I gotta say, some will love it, or hate it, all I can say is it's only temporary, but it fits! haha

[Neatfellen]

New grill in my GT-B has been installed... All I gotta say, some will love it, or hate it, all I can say is it's only temporary, but it fits! haha
Pics? Or is that in ur members ride I thread?

[Thomistopheles]

New grill in my GT-B has been installed... All I gotta say, some will love it, or hate it, all I can say is it's only temporary, but it fits! hahaAs long as it's not the old one, I'll be happy :lol: Post pics!

[Dead91silvia]

I forgot to get a pic before it got dark, but I'll post one in my rides thread soon... It's not staying, but I think it's an improvement... haha

[Snow Wolf]

Hah, maybe some day. I have a lot going on right now and I need to stay around here... wife needs a hysterectomy at some point, and my wife's mom was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Bring your cars to me, and you can crash on my couch. You'll have to share with Woden... he snores a bit and hogs the bed, but he's warm and fluffy.

Bonus photo:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P4160679_zps68281f8f-1.jpg

Sorry to hear it dude! Hope all goes well :)

[1996Battlewagon]

Called dibs on a local EJ22T shortblock with Wiesco pistons and a walboro 255 fuel pump. Ruh roh Raggy.

[sqc151]

pistons 2 and 4 looked iffy, so to make sure everything is done right the first time, it looks like im pulling the block from the 92tw. getting new forged pistons (.20 over), forged rods and acl bearings.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130419_092457_041_zps9ada209b.jpg
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[hfxdesign]

Pinned down my hesitation issue, missing spark plug tube seal; wire was grounding to the block...who woulda thunk it?

[Thomistopheles]

Installed all brand spankin' new license plate bolts. Yeeeees, bow down before my god-like wrenching abilities. :lol:

Also washed and vacuumed. Big surprise, eh?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/DSC_0025_zps6fa5c1c9-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Ooh, love a fresh set of license plate bolts. Rusty ones look gross.

I ordered Continental ExtremeContactDWS tires for my summer shoes for the Forester. Looking forward to that and putting on the new suspension!

[Neatfellen]

ha no surprise at all. What so ever.

[Grimmrican]

I tightened down my oil drain plug apparently I forgot to. It was about a turn from tight so I didn't lose to much oil.

[98legwag]

Just washed and waxed it! Pics to come soon.

[1996Battlewagon]

An absolute legend arrived in my grasp today.

(Not my picture/SD card's at the office)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/nwjz1d-1.jpg

It's just the short block but I'm pretty stoked. This is going to be a huge learning tool for me as I've never boosted a car before.

[Neatfellen]

well than lets start off the process with a good luck! lets not hit to many snags hopefully

[Thomistopheles]

I'm going to go grab my UEL header from 89chevondaSI tonight. Gotta clean it up before installing it!

[superu]

tight squeeze wheeling the other day and "kissed" a couple stones ;)
I guess the next mod will be rocker covers (3" steel angles iron) or nerf bars :-D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/P1010980JPG-1.jpg

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approaching (dropping down to) Rose Garden Hill (from the south)

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=128

Up onion creek then left in upper Fisher valley at market 4001 (I bailed on the solo with kids expedition right about the 4003 marker ;)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/origgif-1.jpg

[sqc151]

picked up Black wrx seats to replace the Blue wrx seats.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130421_224837_007_zps356d4ac8.jpg

[1055]

An absolute legend arrived in my grasp today.

(Not my picture/SD card's at the office)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/nwjz1d-1.jpg

It's just the short block but I'm pretty stoked. This is going to be a huge learning tool for me as I've never boosted a car before.

Good choice ;) if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a pm..

[1996Battlewagon]

^^^ Ha, yeah. The engine showed up for sale a little after I told you something along the lines of "NA FOR EVAR!" It's complete, broken in and has Weisco forged pistons.

And I'll for sure hit you up. You, Flash and Anothernod as I plan on running Emanage Ultimate. My goal is to have it swapped, running and tuned by the fall.

[1055]

^^^ Ha, yeah. The engine showed up for sale a little after I told you something along the lines of "NA FOR EVAR!" It's complete, broken in and has Weisco forged pistons.

And I'll for sure hit you up. You, Flash and Anothernod as I plan on running Emanage Ultimate. My goal is to have it swapped, running and tuned by the fall.

Be careful with emanage.. I went down that road and its a slippery slope. A lot of tuners don't care for it. It can be a serious PITA to tune.

Are you planning on road tuning yourself? Or going somewhere?

[1996Battlewagon]

The plan is to get the base map safe and Dyno tune it. I'm planning on using 25D heads for wiring purposes. I've heard decent things about Emanage but also, some ghost stories. Do you recommend another EM that's not outrageous?

[1055]

The plan is to get the base map safe and Dyno tune it. I'm planning on using 25D heads for wiring purposes. I've heard decent things about Emanage but also, some ghost stories. Do you recommend another EM that's not outrageous?

Well depending on what your states emissions laws are.. I would suggest a megasquirt or aem standalone. Can you go full standalone in florida?

[1996Battlewagon]

While the car is currently in Florida, it will end up being built and live its life in Tennessee (or so I hope). Either way, emission testing doesn't matter.

I would love AEM Standalone but the price bothers me a bit. Megasquirt is a whole different animal. While I've have a good friend who is well versed in tuning the box - albeit with a M20 BMW - the building process would take up more time than I'd like.

It all will end up depending on what heads I use really. If anything, there's always IWire so I can run an OEM WRX ECU with 205 heads.

[Muse]

Put the radiator in my Brighton, smoked the corners of the headlights, and cut the plastic trim to fit over the strut bar.

[Dead91silvia]

I drove the GT-B to Safeway for some food, and then to Tacobell... Yep... I did a lot of... nothing to it... haha

I did detail my GMC and found a rats nest in the engine bay! errrr....

[1055]

While the car is currently in Florida, it will end up being built and live its life in Tennessee (or so I hope). Either way, emission testing doesn't matter.

I would love AEM Standalone but the price bothers me a bit. Megasquirt is a whole different animal. While I've have a good friend who is well versed in tuning the box - albeit with a M20 BMW - the building process would take up more time than I'd like.

It all will end up depending on what heads I use really. If anything, there's always IWire so I can run an OEM WRX ECU with 205 heads.

Ever heard of zephyr? $500. One week turn around. Awesome merges. He did my last one when I was feeling lazy :lol:

There is a company that custom builds megasquirts for a couple extra bucks to suit whatever your needs are, though I can't remember the name off the top o f my head.

Also, the aem is a bit pricey.. BUT it works. Great to use and universally accepted by most tuners.

Because of emissions laws in ct I had to go wrx ecu. I'm tuned opensourced and have no regrets.

[1996Battlewagon]

I haven't but now it's another option. Thanks man!

AEM would be ideal. I know eekay has it for his hybrid set up which uses the same heads that I would prefer to run (25Ds with Delta Cams) and his BG seems to be stout. I would just have to hunt for a good deal.

I'll talk to the dyno shop that will tune the car before hand regarding the EMS. I just have to handle one issue at a time and this swap isn't pressing.

[sqc151]

engine coming out

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130423_170907_757_zps0fad36bc.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130423_172146_860_zpsb3500ae1.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130423_172204_577_zps75f3bc0f.jpg

heads off to be rebuilt for the wagon.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130423_192234_283_zpsbf41795a.jpg


block go boom.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130423_192303_834_zps2b16e68e.jpg
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[sqc151]

block is out and ready some forged goodness in the 92tw.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/3%20-%2092%20TW/IMG_20130424_180429_132_zpsbc255a4f.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

I've been acquiring miscellaneous parts. TO bearing, clips, rear caliper bracket bolts (ooooh shiny OEM bolts), UEL header, gaskets... Now I just need to get everything done, heh.

[98legwag]

I drove it to work and thought "stupid pollen."

[Navi271]

NOOOO!!!! Why?! Radiator plastic coupler for the upper hose cracked/broke this morning as I was backing out of the garage. Placed an order for a new OEM replacement as I'm already starting to buy things to replace/upgrade my brakes.

[Muse]

Well, I may not know much about Subarus, but one thing I do know is that the radiators on BKs are a breeze to do. IIRC, you have a 5mt, so it'll be even easier than on mine since you won't have trans cooler lines to fight.

[hfxdesign]

New tires / alignment on the car today. Needs to go back tomorrow to have the alignment re-done, still drifting to the right. Pinned down the chirpy squeak on my front driver side wheel, low brakes / ugly rotors that have been turned too many times, to be fixed before the trip back home (to OH from SC). Still debating on replacing crankshaft pulley, too broke to really afford it, and it'd cost 1/3rd what I paid for the car in the first place, wobbles a little bit (like barely noticeable) when rotating, brushing against timing belt cover. Timing belt cover bolts are tight as they'll get, cover doesn't seem to seat properly.

[Navi271]

Well, I may not know much about Subarus, but one thing I do know is that the radiators on BKs are a breeze to do. IIRC, you have a 5mt, so it'll be even easier than on mine since you won't have trans cooler lines to fight.
Oh yes they are pretty easy, but you know. Things break always at the wrong time and you have to work around it. I guess it was all ok in the end because today wasn't just another boring day of work.

I have a 4EAT, and there is definitely a transmission cooler on the old and new radiator. I'm replacing those lines as well. But still, it's just 2 lines, and super easy. Just a little time consuming.

[Muse]

Buy new hose for the cooler. Do not argue with me. You have the same car as me. therefore the same hoses. The wiggling involved in the removal from the radiator WILL cause them to split. I know this the hard way.

[Navi271]

Buy new hose for the cooler. Do not argue with me. You have the same car as me. therefore the same hoses. The wiggling involved in the removal from the radiator WILL cause them to split. I know this the hard way.

Will do then! Were there specific hoses you had to buy formed to fit perfectly? Or did you just buy a few feet of hose and cut to fit?

[Muse]

I just bought a few feet. two should be enough. I can't remember the diameter for sure, think it was 3/8 inch trans cooler line. Make sure you specify what it's for, too. there was a mix up the first time with me and I almost bought 3/8 inch fuel line.

[Navi271]

I just bought a few feet. two should be enough. I can't remember the diameter for sure, think it was 3/8 inch trans cooler line. Make sure you specify what it's for, too. there was a mix up the first time with me and I almost bought 3/8 inch fuel line.
Cool, thank you!

Picking up the radiator in a few minutes...

[98legwag]

Got the cargo tie downs from and Outback and a pick and pull today. Will install them tonight or tomorrow. While I was there I saw a blue LSi wagon with the door handles and side molding painted to match. I really want to go back and get that stuff now...

[grayguy]

Finally installed the sub in my wife's WRX, Happy Wifey happy Lifey!

[Grimmrican]

Washed my car cleaned up the rims and tires and now paint my bro in laws stock rims white for his BG

[Wiscon_Mark]

Fixed the heatshield rattle and installed my speakers.

[Grimmrican]

I need to fix my heat shield soon. It's getting to be louder and and more obnoxious