What have you done to your car today?

[1055]

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

Painted it!

[Zangado1]

Today i replaced a bad E-brake handle that i got at the salvage yard for $5 last month. I also bought a replacement console lid off of E-Bay that was cracked by accident by the dude who tinted my windows,he felt bad so he tinted my Eyebrow for free.....

[grayguy]

on top of the sub, I also painted my wife's summer wheels. She's pretty excited to have people stop thinking she's driving her man's car

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/Wheels_zps9930e4d5-1.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Fixed the heatshield rattle and installed my speakers.I fixed my heatshield rattle as well. Exhaust leaks are all taken care of too. I had Keaton put on my UEL header + new bolts + gaskets, and he welded in a patch where a hanger busted off and cracked the pipe. Installed my shifter center return spring as well.

Check the SL-i facebook group for a video of some delicious EJ25D + open UEL header. Sounded mean as hell.
If you're not on FB, I will eventually get around to posting it in my members rides thread.

[kanner95bk]

I washed and waxed the shit outta my baby today. Good to have a shiny machine again.

[98legwag]

While I was running errands this evening I got a waive from a guy in a modded 04-05 WRX. He then followed me to Best Buy.

[Grimmrican]

Just finished racing a s10 vortec thru stark weather rd (very windy and hilly road) and to his surprise I didn't budge from his tail. We pulled over at a gas station and he told me he never had someone keep up with him on that road lol. Little does he know I touge on that road just about every night lol

[ElbryanWolf]

Got my 144K km service done today. Cleaned injectors, cleaned air conduits, oïl change, all filters change, AT fluid change, fluid adjustents, lights adjustments (following my accident in January), greased, arranged heat shield issues, etc.

Basically she's back to normal. Now need to set her up for this summer: LGT05 suspension from Florida with H&R springs for a nice drop, Hella Supertones back in, HID main and fogs back in, front lip back on, new tires (Falken 453) and put my 18" rims back on. Can't wait :) Come on Guig'z I need my parts :)

Cheers

[Legacy98]

Today i picked up a pair of 2013 Subaru Legacy rims on craigslist with Dunlop TIres for 350$
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/photo2_zps1aee0078-1.jpg[/URL]

[Felipe]

Fix sag on drivers door. Not much, but was bugging the shit out of me lol

[Thomistopheles]

I have some news for you guys... I was getting my rear brakes done, and then... my subaru contracted a case of the rumbles. I think it might be contagious. You guys might want to get your car checked out ASAP, some might already have the rumbles. :smt010 :lol:

http://youtu.be/TDkzUQdyTeM

UEL header, stock cats, stock midpipe, muffler deleted and pipe extended to the bumper.

Here's 89chevondaSI, welding her up:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0055_zps1d4e1b5c-1.jpg

[Navi271]

^That has to be quite loud at WOT. lol, but my car also has the case of the rumbles!

Happy May 3rd, from central Iowa...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_9860_zpsad6b349d.jpg

[iampetro]

lol snow
THis is me today
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7393/frontpqn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/frontpqn.jpg/)

[prodriver1]

Just finished racing a s10 vortec thru stark weather rd (very windy and hilly road) and to his surprise I didn't budge from his tail. We pulled over at a gas station and he told me he never had someone keep up with him on that road lol. Little does he know I touge on that road just about every night lol
no one can keep up with his s10?! LOL ya rite! :lol: look out NASTruck :smt005

[prodriver1]

I need to fix my heat shield soon. It's getting to be louder and and more obnoxious
it takes like 10 min to take that crap off, i've done it on a bunch of subarus, they all rattle and just need to be cut/ yanked off.

[Thomistopheles]

^That has to be quite loud at WOT. lol, but my car also has the case of the rumbles!It's actually not very loud at all, I was surprised. Downshifting sounds f*cking amazing now :happy2:

[Grimmrican]

Just finished racing a s10 vortec thru stark weather rd (very windy and hilly road) and to his surprise I didn't budge from his tail. We pulled over at a gas station and he told me he never had someone keep up with him on that road lol. Little does he know I touge on that road just about every night lol
no one can keep up with his s10?! LOL ya rite! :lol: look out NASTruck :smt005lol yea pretty much my thought it was def nothing special. Maybe 4x4 and tints but that's it lol

[Grimmrican]

I need to fix my heat shield soon. It's getting to be louder and and more obnoxious
it takes like 10 min to take that crap off, i've done it on a bunch of subarus, they all rattle and just need to be cut/ yanked off.yea I kno I've done it plenty of times to other cars. I just don't get enough time to play with my car as often as I'd like to. If I do get any time it's during my sleep time before work. And I'm not gonna lose any sleep for a rattle lol. I'll get to it soon enough tho

[Wiscon_Mark]

It's actually not very loud at all, I was surprised. Downshifting sounds f*cking amazing now :happy2:

I would very much like to drive your car now...

Getting the Contis mounted, balanced, and put on the Forester tomorrow. Really gotta get my suspension done soon. I'll be doing all new struts/springs/tops, front control arms, and the adjustable rear sway bar I had for my Outback will go on too.

[Thomistopheles]

I would very much like to drive you car now... I'll toss you the keys next time I see you. It still had the old motor with blown head gaskets last time you drove it, so it's a whole new car now. We should meet up for lunch, maybe get Neatfellen to come down from Wausau. SL-i Central WI Meet 2013 :lol: There's also the annual Madison Subaru Meet coming up, I think June 9th. Food, music, Subaru rallycross car, show, autox event 10 minutes away from the main show... should be a good time.

Oh, and here's a better video taken with my camera instead of my phone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRHKSIFR8ng

[Wiscon_Mark]

Got the new summer tires on (Continental ExtremeContact DWS in 225-55-16) mounted on some 2001 Forester S wheels.
Here's a quick pic. I like it:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/3KATCn9-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Gave it a wash and ordered some yellow bulbs for the projector fogs. Driving home from Rubie_25GT's house last night I had 7 people flash their high beams at me. Every time all I had on was the lows and projector fogs....

[Grimmrican]

U running any kind of hids in either the headlights or fogs?

[98legwag]

Nope. After watching Rubie_25GT have a lot of issues with his HIDS I decided not to go that route. I know my JDM headlights had Phillips Diamond Visions in the lows and Osram Nightbreakers in the highs when I got them. They are enough for me. I didn't even look at what is in the JDM fogs right now.

[Grimmrican]

Then the next time some one flashes u turn it hi beams on and flip them off. Lol obviously if the fogs are on ur not running hi beams but most ppl don't know that. I bet all 7 of those ppl were old 50+ years old. Sights going bad and shouldn't be driving at night anyways. Oh well

[98legwag]

Well my fogs are independently wired, but still. One of the cars was a new Audi with the ridiculously bright LED headlights.

[thenines']

Then the next time some one flashes u turn it hi beams on and flip them off. Lol obviously if the fogs are on ur not running hi beams but most ppl don't know that. I bet all 7 of those ppl were old 50+ years old. Sights going bad and shouldn't be driving at night anyways. Oh well
I've suffered from night blindness since my very early 20's-I would love to have some one drive me home from work every night :neutral:

[Grimmrican]

I'm legally blind in pitch blackness so don't feel too bad bro I feel ur pain

[thenines']

I'm legally blind in pitch blackness so don't feel too bad bro I feel ur pain
I thought no light was better-and I'm an (old) chick :grin:

[thenines']

I put the '99 to bed for the summer-even though it is the only one with working A/C-jump started the '91 FWD sedan (never did disconnect the battery over the winter) and when I turned on the non-working A/C (WHY?!) the car just shut down-not even enough power for the dome light-I'll have to bring battery to work and slow charge it and hope that takes care of it.

[Grimmrican]

I'm legally blind in pitch blackness so don't feel too bad bro I feel ur pain
I thought no light was better-and I'm an (old) chick :grin:oh no shit huh I didn't know women existed on this site XD

[Muse]

I'm legally blind in pitch blackness so don't feel too bad bro I feel ur pain
I thought no light was better-and I'm an (old) chick :grin:oh no shit huh I didn't know women existed on this site XD
Oh, and a badass woman she is.

[thenines']

I'm legally blind in pitch blackness so don't feel too bad bro I feel ur pain
I thought no light was better-and I'm an (old) chick :grin:oh no shit huh I didn't know women existed on this site XD
Oh, and a badass woman she is.
You know it! :smt005

[Lancaster6]

I filled my car up with my life today and moved out of my dorm! The wagon was mighty handy. :grin: Goodbye sophomore year!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/IMAG0420_zps95ba3d18-1.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Stripped and redipped my grille, plastidipped my intake pipe, washed the car, redid my headlights with my fancy new UV coating.

[Grimmrican]

As I drove home I watched the gas light flicker on and off. Drove passed 2 gas stations and not a single fuck was given tonight for I am beat from work lol. I'll fill up in the morning

[98legwag]

Ordered some amazingly sweet fabric to recover the door card inserts.

[Dead91silvia]

I fixed the missing caliper bolt in my left rear caliper... No more "clucking" from the rear. Also fixed my AC in the GT-B and it works AWESOME!

[Felipe]

Got two little motor things for my windshield washer fluid... Front and rear works now... Good by bugs on windshield lol

[fireman2101]

Bought a accessport for my car today and already want more parts.

[rougeben83]

Been doing some work on the biggest nut in the car...the one behind the wheel.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_102117_zps451a7578-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_121059_zps7316aa20-1.jpg

[Grimmrican]

^ u just made my very jelly lol

[Muse]

The hardest thing I've ever done on a car is cutting a releif into my bumper support with a 4.6v Dremel. I mean, maybe 8 linear inches and it's taken me almost a week. Five minutes of cutting and the battery is wiped out. Then I've gotta wait a good 5-6 hours for a full charge.

But one side is done. My GT bumper is almost able to be installed.

[Grimmrican]

It better off with a hack saw lol

[chrish8r]

Went to replace the A/C tensioner now that I have all the parts and the long bolt snapped at the head.....Yay for buying an $8 bolt and 2
$1.50 nuts.....

[BG5guy]

posted it for sale :(

[Grimmrican]

^ y are u getting rid of it?

[BG5guy]

dont want to, but if someone was interested i would, my girl and I are house hunting and could ue the money for a bigger down

[Thomistopheles]

I now have a functioning parking brake. Also discovered that my damn fuel filler neck tube is leaking.

F*ck road salt, and the big stupid orange plow trucks it rode in on. Getting real tired of this rust shit.

[superu]

Been doing some work on the biggest nut in the car...the one behind the wheel.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_102117_zps451a7578-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_121059_zps7316aa20-1.jpg

Good on you!!!

[Muse]

Borrowed a good corded dremel. weather permitting, I should be able to have my bumper on tomorrow.

[Grafton]

My other half wreaked her car last Friday, and we found out it was totaled yesterday :( she's ok, just got a bruise out of the accident.

[Neatfellen]

Been doing some work on the biggest nut in the car...the one behind the wheel.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_102117_zps451a7578-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/20130506_121059_zps7316aa20-1.jpg
very jealous.. wish we had something like that around here... :(

[Muse]

Borrowed a good corded dremel. weather permitting, I should be able to have my bumper on tomorrow.
Well... it's on... but the bumper support is crooked. I have some serious gaps and will probably need to replace it anyways. Oh well. looks better than it used to at least.

[Navi271]

I got about half of my new brake setup in the mail today! Getting the other half tomorrow.

[chrish8r]

Fixxed my A/C so now my car wont be so damn hot all the time!!

[sqc151]

preppin for removal. went to the movies to see Iron Man 3 with the wife tonight, so ill do some more prep tomrw. then its getting removed Saturday and going in the 91ss.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/2%20-%2093%20SS/IMG_20130509_192300_343_zpsbdddc067.jpg

[sqc151]

more prep work today, removed hubs/axles/suspension, 4pt brace bar, sti control arms with whiteline ALK's.

sti control arms and ALK kit are going on the black knight.
custom control arms and ALK will be replaced on the 93 along with custom subframes as well as 07 5x114 hubs/axles...going with inverted BC coilovers for now till i get an airbag suspension setup.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/2%20-%2093%20SS/IMG_20130510_140859_081_zpsa18c18f8.jpg

[98legwag]

Found out the fabric for the door cards I order was out of stock. I will probably just get some black suede now.

[Navi271]

I have 04 LGT front brakes, a mix of rear 02 WRX calipers with 04 Legacy rotors and brackets for the H6 Upgrade, TechnaFit SS brake lines and StopTech brake pads. According to what I've seen and read this should all fit on my car. This will be installed in the next few weeks!
A big thanks goes to SL-i member Regardie for hooking me up with all the rear stuff and brake lines!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_9871_zpsfd1b74fb.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Drilled the rockers, installed GT side skirts, then got my broken cat flange taken care of.
I bought these skirts for $10 ages ago... spent 5 times as much buying 14 new OEM clips and hardware for the bottom, lol.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0004_zpsef39d283-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0010_zps9530e52f-1.jpg

Installation isn't bad once you remove the stupid front mudflaps. We put ink (stamp ink) on the side skirt, lined it up, then tapped it against the rocker to mark it. Marked the spots for the holes with a paint pen, then drilled. After painting the holes, we clipped the skirts in and drilled the bottom holes. Paint, install the hardware of your choice for the bottom... then step back and behold your new side skirts.

[nff]

i replaced the headlight bulbs with wagner TruView lightbulbs. lets see how those help. and i also dumped 1/2 can of seafoam in the gas and 1/4 down the plenum and the rest in the oil. tomorow i'll go mosquito fog the block.

[Neatfellen]

I got a car wash today to get rid of all the fricken pollen that was all over it. I forgot about pollen in the spring and how it loves to deface my car... Ugh.

[sqc151]

Thanks to frank and alex we pulled the engine from my 93ss and swapped it into my 91ss along w/ a evo3 16g turbo, swapped intake manifolds w/ 440 jdm inj, brand new radiator and more. Started right up and drove. Now just gonna clean the car up a bit and get it ready to sell.

started off by pulling the engine.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130511_125315_620_zps4cadc44b.jpg

swapping intake manifolds and turbos.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130511_155859_022_zps05d85f46.jpg

few beers later.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130511_181355_620_zpsa8dc6384.jpg

engine in the 91ss and started putting the acc. back on.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130511_185257_238_zps4e07f402.jpg

everything installed and started right up.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130511_223750_199_zpsbb4f9871.jpg

[Neatfellen]

Thanks to frank and alex we pulled the engine from my 93ss and swapped it into my 91ss along w/ a evo3 16g turbo, swapped intake manifolds w/ 440 jdm inj, brand new radiator and more. Started right up and drove. Now just gonna clean the car up a bit and get it ready to sell.


Why are you selling it, may i ask? And u do an engine swap to get more money for it?

[sqc151]

i have a 92tw wagon im getting engine work done to. so i have to sell this to fund it.
its still the stock engine but with lots of goodies. puts out more power than an STI.

[nff]

i resurfaced the passenger headlight.
before:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/921721_10151915113234377_949791549_o.jpg

took about 1 hour of elbow grease 600 1000 1500 and rubbing compound. then a wax and a shot of rainex

after:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/964814_10151915113569377_1291141076_o.jpg
not quite as nice as the drivers but much better than when i bought it.

[sqc151]

welp. got the suspension all set, new mesh grill, all washed up and vacuumed.
tomrw, ill be installing wrx seats and new radio.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/sqc151/4%20-%2091%20SS/IMG_20130512_190740_696_zpsd33a70f3.jpg
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[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0010_zpsd2da810f-1.jpg
Cleaned it up after the side skirt install.

[98legwag]

Got bitter at it. I waxed it a few weeks ago and the craptastic oxidation is showing again. Need to wax it again....

[fireman2101]

I installed a invidia up pipe, down pipe and cat back and cobb intake. Reflashed for stage 2 and new intake.

[98legwag]

Decided to go wax it. Used my 6 in cheap Ryobi buffer and Meguairs Cleaner Wax. It did nothing compared to the Turtle Wax I used before. I need to buy more of the Turtle Wax. Or maybe hit it with the Mothers California Gold polish....

Edit- After reading the "ask a detailer" thread I just bought some Collinite 476 after seeing Thomistopheles suggestion to use it.

[Muse]

Spent an hour talking Legacies with an old friend. I didn't know it but he has a 97 2.5gt sedan with a few mods done to it and more in the works. He's probably coming to the Eastern CT meet and I'm on him to join SL-i.

[Grimmrican]

Had to move my car out of my cousins house so I Jerry rigged a power wire to the ignition coil so the rad fan would kick on. It's only a temp fix until I can get some coolant so I can flush my system and do the thermostat.

[1996Battlewagon]

its still the stock engine but with lots of goodies. puts out more power than an STI.

Damn, that's impressive given you're still on stock, 20-year-old single cam heads. Is it Robtuned?

[sqc151]

its still the stock engine but with lots of goodies. puts out more power than an STI.

Damn, that's impressive given you're still on stock, 20-year-old single cam heads. Is it Robtuned?

yes, rob tuned.

[mtb369]

Not today, but over the weekend:

Pulled the center console out and gave it a good cleaning. (16 years of funky grossness. BLECH.) :pukeleft:
Replaced the factory cassette played with a new stereo with an El Cheapo JVC.
Replaced the three tiny little bulbs behind the HVAC. Because I like to see my controls, ya know?

Only had one screw left over when I put it all back together. :roll:

Next weekend: Possibly Brakes, replacing busted fog lamp...
And getting pictures of my work this time!

[Neatfellen]

Not today, but over the weekend:

Pulled the center console out and gave it a good cleaning. (16 years of funky grossness. BLECH.) :pukeleft:
Replaced the factory cassette played with a new stereo with an El Cheapo JVC.
Replaced the three tiny little bulbs behind the HVAC. Because I like to see my controls, ya know?

Only had one screw left over when I put it all back together. :roll:

Next weekend: Possibly Brakes, replacing busted fog lamp...
And getting pictures of my work this time!
Lol pretty good if ya only have one left :P it the one from the ash tray by chance?

[mtb369]

Not today, but over the weekend:

Pulled the center console out and gave it a good cleaning. (16 years of funky grossness. BLECH.) :pukeleft:
Replaced the factory cassette played with a new stereo with an El Cheapo JVC.
Replaced the three tiny little bulbs behind the HVAC. Because I like to see my controls, ya know?

Only had one screw left over when I put it all back together. :roll:

Next weekend: Possibly Brakes, replacing busted fog lamp...
And getting pictures of my work this time!
Lol pretty good if ya only have one left :P it the one from the ash tray by chance?

Nope. I don't think so. It's one of the longer screws. Both of the smaller ash tray ones that go up at an angle are back in place, and the long one in the back I never fully removed.

I didn't document anything as I went through. Really, the only way to find out is take it back apart piece by piece and look at the manual... (I think I'd rather have a leftover screw.)

[1996Battlewagon]

This weekend I finally took all the junk out of my 97 as it was serving as a storage unit for a few months. Then I strapped my full size spare (old all terrain) back on my roof so I could put stuff in the wheel well. This action reminded me that I emasculated my good friend by ditching the Geolanders. He's like a temporarily de-clawed cat.

Also, screw aerodynamics - RALLY CAR.

[Neatfellen]

I made a deal on Sunday to have my neighbor do a full tune up on the subie in exchange for my old IBM ThinkPad school laptop (with windows 7 mind you) I no longer use as I have a new Lenovo ThinkPad laptop. :grin: i love trades.

[Dead91silvia]

Took the side skirts and front mud guards off of my BD and installed them n the GT-B. Makes the GT-B look SOOOOO much better!

Also mocked up the BSM skirts on the BD... I like them!

[98legwag]

Picked up Goodridge SS front brake lines. The were meant for a WRX, but I got them for FREE!

[Muse]

Got the alternator in the white car. Now I just need to get some gas in it, and fire it up for the first time in a few months... Only catch? I spent my last ten bucks on gas for the green car. Wah-wahhhh...

[1996Battlewagon]

^^^Ah, the joys of owning two cars. It's expensive but once you go there, you don't ever want to go back though.

[Muse]

Not so. Right now, I'd happily pull Grace off the road to get Project Revenge online. But I have to drive for work. So... I need Grace to afford the parts for Project Revenge. Which I will, if possible, NEVER EVER EVER subject to the horrors of Dominos Pizza duty.

[98legwag]

My Collinite 476 came today. And its official. Today my wagon gets the boot from the garage. That also means I get a key to a 375 whp and ft/lbs STI and instructions to drive it once a week!

[Neatfellen]

Got a car wash and had to take a rag to it after to get the remains of the bird carp on my car off... ugh i hate birds... :/

[98legwag]

So I am thinking about getting it a "brother." A friend sent me a link to an 83 Porsche 944 that needs a fuel pump and wheels. All of which my friend has in his garage. I am extremely tempted to check the 944 out this weekend.

[Muse]

So I am thinking about getting it a "brother." A friend sent me a link to an 83 Porsche 944 that needs a fuel pump and wheels. All of which my friend has in his garage. I am extremely tempted to check the 944 out this weekend.
DOOOO EEEET!!! 944s are awesome!


I got Project Revenge gassed up and applied the jump pack. She fired up like she hadn't been sitting for months. And proceeded to not charge. So, it's alternator rebuild time...

[superu]

JY'ed some 98 OB headlights for upgradeness on the monster 95!

[1055]

Let it sit with a blown turbo while I waited for fedex.. also, Registered my new daily.... a miata

[Muse]

wait... another blown turbo? really?

Also, NA, NB, N..C? Is the third gen NC?

[nff]

i drove it. lol
and yes 3rd gen mx5 is NC

[98legwag]

Hit it with a coat of Collinite 476. At first while I was waxing the car I wasn't that impressed. By the time I was done it was like BAM!

[pleaidestar]

Put some leather door cards from a 98 obl in the sedan, black radio bezel and ashtray as well, now the interior isn't just brown.

[Subafreak]

Trying to save the 98 from the grave.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/E819B7DE-8651-46DB-B8A1-33D680FCF15C-37248-00003005A0D87D0C.jpg

With this tranny.
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And this motor.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/50DBDBFE-CFDB-450B-B41C-F81D483C0C27-37248-00003005BB966B2F.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

I changed my diff oil on the Forester and fixed the heatshield rattle, for real this time.

[Navi271]

We finally got all the new brake stuff installed on Saturday. I find myself coming to a stop much sooner than usual, my steering wheel/whole car doesn't shake anymore when braking and I hardly have to press the pedal to slow down. This is awesome!

[Thomistopheles]

Today I... drove it and parked somewhere, I guess.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/P5210910_zpsf46fd451jpgoriginal-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Nice shot. Your car is soo clean. Oh and the Collinite 476 you recommend is the bee's knees.

[Dead91silvia]

Today I... drove it and parked somewhere, I guess.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/P5210910_zpsf46fd451jpgoriginal-1.jpg

That hood looks MUCH better!


I filled my tank in the GT-B yesterday... and moved it... haha

I did cut in the paint on the left side doors on my Volvo project. Might paint the outsides of the doors today if I dont have any work and they block out good.

[Grimmrican]

Well technically not today but Monday I took a trip to the junkyard to find some parts for my buddies Honda and came across this bad boy
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/jyvuteba-1.jpg
I stole it for 10$!! Woot

[Grimmrican]

Installed 20 min Ago :D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/ymy2a8ag-1.jpg

[Lancaster6]

^Sweet!

Today I installed some laminx film on my fog lights. I did it purely for looks even though I'm pretty sure it added like 10 horsepowers. :lol:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/DSC_0751_zps8bd6efe1-1.jpg

[Neatfellen]

^haha it definitely did! I can just tell by looking at it that its got more power!

I took my Bosch Icon wipers back to O'Reilly's for the warranty since they were getting more streaky instead of better and got a brand new replacement pair, no hassle :smile: I will be able to look through a streak free windshield again!!!! WOOT! :lol:

[Neatfellen]

Installed 20 min Ago :D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/ymy2a8ag-1.jpg
Very nice! i love it!

[Grimmrican]

Just wanted to hear how loud at WOT my car is with the windows up

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/th_1314E5A5AC9B48B38C7A9B9302325A4A10700-1.jpg (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/kingbiz360/00%20Legacy%20BE/1314E5A5-AC9B-48B3-8C7A-9B9302325A4A-1070-0000004E3FF70343_zps6a69a726.mp4)

[Neatfellen]

Just wanted to hear how loud at WOT my car is with the windows up

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/th_1314E5A5AC9B48B38C7A9B9302325A4A10700-1.jpg (http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s41/kingbiz360/00%20Legacy%20BE/1314E5A5-AC9B-48B3-8C7A-9B9302325A4A-1070-0000004E3FF70343_zps6a69a726.mp4)
...and how loud is it???

[Grimmrican]

Were ur speakers on? I'm not saying its ear waxing falling out ur ear drums decibel loud but its fairly loud lol it's actually a lot louder in person as well. Plus it was an excuse for me to drive really fast on the way to work

[Thomistopheles]

Fuel filler neck replaced.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0017_zps437deb77-1.jpg

Front: 03 WRX sedan struts, springs, and hats
Rear: 03 WRX sedan struts, outback springs and hats, camber bolts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0018_zps6e7ba554-1.jpg

Car's absolutely filthy, been too busy to wash my car thanks to the headlight resto sale I've been running. I'll take care of it tomorrow!

[Grimmrican]

Looks good thom. Dirt is the subarus middle name lol and I like the slight rake in the rear looks good overall

[Neatfellen]

Were ur speakers on? I'm not saying its ear waxing falling out ur ear drums decibel loud but its fairly loud lol it's actually a lot louder in person as well. Plus it was an excuse for me to drive really fast on the way to work
Ha I get it now, so see I thought it was a video, and the first time I clicked on it it didn't do anything, so I thought maybe it was just a pic, but since u said that I tried again and it loaded the video haha. :smt016



Front: 03 WRX sedan struts, springs, and hats
Rear: 03 WRX sedan struts, outback springs and hats, camber bolts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/DSC_0018_zps6e7ba554-1.jpg

Car's absolutely filthy, been too busy to wash my car thanks to the headlight resto sale I've been running. I'll take care of it tomorrow!
See now Thom, this is what the rest of us would call ur car if it was ours... : "just outs the carwash clean!"
Lol doesn't look like there is any dirt on it other than the tires :razz:

[Thomistopheles]

lol, I'd call it "Hasn't been washed in a week, so embarrassing." :lol:
Milwaukee in a nasty storm, pollen and dust going to Chicago, dirt and mud from Green Bay... Interior and engine bay are still clean though.

[Neatfellen]

lol, I'd call it "Hasn't been washed in a week, so embarrassing." :lol:
Milwaukee in a nasty storm, pollen and dust going to Chicago, dirt and mud from Green Bay... Interior and engine bay are still clean though.
Where in the world is the "mud" you speak of? lol

[Grimmrican]

Caked between his treads on the tires lol

[Thomistopheles]

Inside the wheel wells :lol:

[Muse]

GT bumper is on my green car for the meet tomorrow!

[Neatfellen]

Inside the wheel wells :lol:
haha omg, i dont think I have ever classified my car as dirty from mud being inside the wheel wells and not actually on my car lol

[pleaidestar]

Replaced a rod clip for the outer door handle......fun times!!! I absolutely love that the roller rail for the window reg must be removed to r+i the door handle bolts. For an 18 year old car it sure was nice, clean and greased up in there, as well as the assurance that it wasn't in a body shop for that door at least.

[98legwag]

Pealed the plastidip of my grill. Painted the ring around the outside to match the car. Left the mesh blaaaaaack.

[Muse]

Sat around in a parking garage surrounded by better-looking Legacies. The Eastern CT Local-ish Meet was small, but undoubtedly a success.

Also, got a cargo cover and new clips from rkrenicki. This will keep the boss off my ass about how messy the back of my car is.

[Neatfellen]

Took a hose to the car to get the bird crap off of it until I get to the wash tomorrow or so.

[98legwag]

Lets see. Today I installed a rear seat from a 04 wrx wagon, hopefully fixed my cruise control, and washed it. I will test the cruise and get pics of the seat tomorrow. If anyone tells you its easy to make a wrx wagon seat fit in a 2nd gen, they are lying. You have basically take apart the whole back half of the interior and swap around seat brackets.

[Neatfellen]

^ lol u had ur hands full today

[98legwag]

Yeah. It was worth it. Looks so much better. And now my seats are the same color again.

[prodriver1]

fixed a loose speaker wire in the rear door, thank goodness, i was worried i blew a speaker but the connector just came off. oh and when i was in there i found an oz of Columbia's finest. :smt028 dont ban me, i turned it in!

[Grimmrican]

^ lol who did u turn it in to? UR nose police? Lmao. How random is that find huh?

[Navi271]

Over last weekend I painted the rotors, calipers and brackets from my recent brake upgrade. I went with silver on the calipers and black on the rotors. The black on the rotors is hard to see, but partly visible on the rear rotor. Here's the car, post brake upgrade and paint.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_9929_zps43eaba2c.jpg

[thenines']

Raining out-so I go to turn on my rear wiper, and forgot I was in my sedan :(

[Neatfellen]

Raining out-so I go to turn on my rear wiper, and forgot I was in my sedan :(
Hahaha Nice, they really should have them on the sedans though.

[Thomistopheles]

Raining a ton here, so I looked at my rear glass and wished the rear wiper actually worked... because Subaru rear wiper motors suck and die all the time. :smt019

Finally ordered a new shift knob and it will show up tomorrow or Friday. I've been running the crappy stocker ever since I sold my MOMO to amgarrety, it's a long overdue purchase. Went with a basic round black delrin knob.

[iampetro]

Got my plasti dip on today

Just a test to see if I liked the colour and I do. I'm going ahead and gonna try and do the whole car this weekend.
Red body with black roof/spoiler and front pillars.
Can't wait!

before
http://imageshack.us/a/img195/5525/photopjq.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/195/photopjq.png/)

Todays test panel
http://imageshack.us/a/img541/9103/imagedok.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/541/imagedok.jpg/)
I'm excited for a red wagon

[Grimmrican]

That actually looks bad ass. Y not do the 2 tone outback color?? This actually reminds me of my BK

[Dead91silvia]

Mid-pipe getting built for the GT-B this morning.... :grin:

[Subafreak]

Found out with a little lower radiator support trimming an H6 radiator will fit in a second gen.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/B4691C80-1BC0-4BED-AA91-FA95B3F2026D-43511-00003A554A7A56C9.jpg
Not gonna fit the stock fans in between there though.

Also got my dash installed.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/79DBFC3C-7A00-47FE-A68D-4C9AF60020D1-43511-00003A55522EF5B4.jpg
Lol. Temporary.

And I really like this wheel on this color and body style.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/262C9C0A-D56E-429B-B2F3-2B45EFFB2D65-43511-00003A55597B649C.jpg
I just need three more tires and lower it a bit.

[Muse]

Wow. Those wheels really do look good.

[fireman2101]

Put plasti dip on the grill and scoop today. Still need to do the lower part of the rear bumper and going to try out the smoke on the tail lights. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/8uvyde5a-1.jpg

[Grimmrican]

Just just just finished doing a coolant flush. Right now there's only water in the system until tomorrow when I can have some sunlight again to work lol. I'll add the coolant then. Also swapped the thermostat for a new one

[Muse]

... It just clicked that that's an H6 in your Brighton. Niiiiice...

[Subafreak]

Lol. Yeah I had a shell and a bunch of spare parts with no place to put them, then it hit me! But them all in one car! Problem solved.

[Muse]

I need to see this car in person...

[Neatfellen]

Went to the soft touch car wash and got the turtle wax, Rain-X, Wheel Clean treatment.. now I know that this does not live up to Thom's lofty expectations of a good wash, but its the best it'll get until i get some more free time to do a hand wash and wax :lol:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Changed the oil and put on my adjustable RSB with FXT endlinks. Cranked the swaybar up to the stiffest setting, now I have oversteer, hehe :twisted:

Next I install my new horns and assemble my struts & springs to get put on the car.

[98legwag]

Replaced a few vacuum lines. I had done one last weekend. That did not fix the cruise control. We will see if the one I replaced on the CC today fixed it. On the plus side, the one I replaced last week had been leaking bad. I saw a 13% increase in fuel economy on the last tank of gas and the car ran smoother. I hope that continues.

[Grafton]

Replaced the wife's outback that got totaled, with a 2012 Impreza 2.0 premium with a CVT:
http://imageshack.us/a/img829/6789/20130520205304.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/60/20130520205231.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img96/2740/20130521074124.jpg

[Subafreak]

I need to see this car in person...

Well come on down! Lol.

Actually it should be driveable by the end of the week. Idk if it will be making it to the WBM though. I plan on bringing the lifted one to that.

[Shavedrabbit]

I guess its about time i start contributing/posting in the forums. :smt006

Here's some crappy cell phone pics of today.

$50 for a complete bumper assembly and factory fog switch at the junkyard. then gave it a quick scuff/paint and tomorrow it'll get installed.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/419157_657499444263398_118044935_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292548_657499494263393_1480939934_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292567_657499464263396_1338816870_n.jpg

For this Turd.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/944316_657499504263392_1659802042_n.jpg

[thenines']

I need to see this car in person...

Well come on down! Lol.

Actually it should be driveable by the end of the week. Idk if it will be making it to the WBM though. I plan on bringing the lifted one to that.
I'll be looking for you if you do make it to WBM :smt006

[Subafreak]

Just look for the big white Legacy. It should be hard to miss.



Built some long tube headers. Lol.
http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j452/Subafreak69/04239911-DEF0-492E-8C0B-C82DB8D0D8F4-44723-00003D32A9152A57.jpg

[thenines']

I bought a roof rack for my car-I'll be bring it back for them to install it-no time and I need to wash and wax it first. Headed over to the bike shop for a stand-owner's son/bike tech has a forth gen. wagon and the other tech has a '92 FWD wagon :) that needs some work done to the door handle-I said I would look up the parts and get it working for her.

[Shavedrabbit]

New/Used Junkyard Bumper and bug shield Installed.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/184424_657835677563108_1634919138_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/179773_657835724229770_982759957_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/425232_657835697563106_598951794_n.jpg

[Subafreak]

Ahhhh! Golfs!!!

That paint came out nice! What did you paint it with?

[Shavedrabbit]

Ahhhh! Golfs!!!

That paint came out nice! What did you paint it with?


You can only see half the vw's in that picture haha.

I used the cheapest basecoat local to me(limco supreme) and i experimented with some older Transtar clear that i've had for a very long time.

Came out pretty decent. I didnt fix any of the chips/imperfections in it. I just scuffed it - adhesion promoter - 3 coats of base - 2 heavy coats of clear.

I couldn't decide if i should've painted the entire thing green or leave the center black. im glad i left it black.

[Grimmrican]

I just realized u color matched the bumper. It looks really good I always wondered if anyone ever did this. U should get some back to black finish to bring the black back instead of grayish lol

[Wiscon_Mark]

Not 100% sure, but it looks like he has a GT wagon that he put the Outback bumper on. Rad look, I like it.

[superu]

Raining out-so I go to turn on my rear wiper, and forgot I was in my sedan :(
Hahaha Nice, they really should have them on the sedans though.

COPY THAT!! Trying to figure but that mod. maybe SVX parts and clever glass work?
;)

[superu]

Replaced the wife's outback that got totaled, with a 2012 Impreza 2.0 premium with a CVT:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

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

Whoa, new imorezas are crazy-bigger than older legacies!! 8-0

[Shavedrabbit]

Not 100% sure, but it looks like he has a GT wagon that he put the Outback bumper on. Rad look, I like it.


How would i know if its a GT Wagon? the car and the title just say legacy

[Grimmrican]

Or perhaps a gt bumper with the OB bumper mixed together.

[BlackoutB4251]

Installed new NGK PFR6B and a HKS axle back.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/carjunkie251/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0235_zps03b8ac94.jpg (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0235_zps03b8ac94.jpg.html)

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/carjunkie251/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0237_zps205ce304.jpg (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0237_zps205ce304.jpg.html)

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/carjunkie251/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0233_zpsa51d5031.jpg (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0233_zpsa51d5031.jpg.html)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Helped my friend install his jdm taillights

before
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/r3v_v3ng3/4C6B3429-7CB2-47DD-BC8A-D83B7A321CFE-1708-00000099DF0AD7AB_zps0c5b0c93.jpg (http://s652.photobucket.com/user/r3v_v3ng3/media/4C6B3429-7CB2-47DD-BC8A-D83B7A321CFE-1708-00000099DF0AD7AB_zps0c5b0c93.jpg.html)

after
http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/r3v_v3ng3/BA901947-1592-477E-9EAF-3E179692C117-1708-00000099EB9C063B_zps2cf06466.jpg (http://s652.photobucket.com/user/r3v_v3ng3/media/BA901947-1592-477E-9EAF-3E179692C117-1708-00000099EB9C063B_zps2cf06466.jpg.html)

He loved it!

[grayguy]

Found out that I'm 99% sure that I'm getting my O.G. 98' Silver GT (of former 2.2GT-T glory) back and am already planning something stupid...really stupid for it :grin:

[98legwag]

Not 100% sure, but it looks like he has a GT wagon that he put the Outback bumper on. Rad look, I like it.


How would i know if its a GT Wagon? the car and the title just say legacy
It looks to me like a L, LS, or LSi. It has no side skirts and the door strips are not painted.

[1996Battlewagon]

Found out that I'm 99% sure that I'm getting my O.G. 98' Silver GT (of former 2.2GT-T glory) back and am already planning something stupid...really stupid for it :grin:

Removed front axles + locked center and rear diff + EG33/5mt + blindfold = ?

[grayguy]

Found out that I'm 99% sure that I'm getting my O.G. 98' Silver GT (of former 2.2GT-T glory) back and am already planning something stupid...really stupid for it :grin:

Removed front axles + locked center and rear diff + EG33/5mt + blindfold = ?

Subaru power comes too expensively/ unreliably and I've already done an eg33 swap, not interesting to me anymore, but you're on the right track with the awd delete thought.

[prodriver1]

Found out that I'm 99% sure that I'm getting my O.G. 98' Silver GT (of former 2.2GT-T glory) back and am already planning something stupid...really stupid for it :grin:

Removed front axles + locked center and rear diff + EG33/5mt + blindfold = ?

Subaru power comes too expensively/ unreliably and I've already done an eg33 swap, not interesting to me anymore, but you're on the right track with the awd delete thought.
if your going to V8 swap b4 me i'm pissed! lol

[superu]

Found out that I'm 99% sure that I'm getting my O.G. 98' Silver GT (of former 2.2GT-T glory) back and am already planning something stupid...really stupid for it :grin:

Removed front axles + locked center and rear diff + EG33/5mt + blindfold = ?

body-colored mirrors and hood scoop (not L, unless he found a color-matched scooped hood.) AND 1-pc headlights, so its pre 98.






:smt005 HAH! look how geeky we are!! It's A W E S O M E !!!!
:smt023


OB bumper looks great BTW, perfect color match!
Are you going to lift it a little? ;)

[Shavedrabbit]

body-colored mirrors and hood scoop (not L, unless he found a color-matched scooped hood.) AND 1-pc headlights, so its pre 98.


:smt005 HAH! look how geeky we are!! It's A W E S O M E !!!!
:smt023


OB bumper looks great BTW, perfect color match!
Are you going to lift it a little? ;)

When i got the car it originally had 2 piece headlights/signals. they were broke so i changed to the one piece because i like them better.

the PO told me he changed the hood but the mirrors were body color.

I'm trying to decide if i should buy a 1 inch lift kit or just make one. depends on how lazy i feel when the time comes.

[Thomistopheles]

Gave the car a quick rinseless wash, clayed, one pass with Optimum GPS, then two coats Wolfgang sealant. I'll do the interior tomorrow night when I do Keaton's RS interior.

[Neatfellen]

Installed new NGK PFR6B and a HKS axle back.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0235_zps03b8ac94.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0237_zps205ce304.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0233_zpsa51d5031.jpg.html)
Looks awesome, how much u pay for the axle back? and hows it sound?

[superu]

body-colored mirrors and hood scoop (not L, unless he found a color-matched scooped hood.) AND 1-pc headlights, so its pre 98.


:smt005 HAH! look how geeky we are!! It's A W E S O M E !!!!
:smt023


OB bumper looks great BTW, perfect color match!
Are you going to lift it a little? ;)

When i got the car it originally had 2 piece headlights/signals. they were broke so i changed to the one piece because i like them better.

the PO told me he changed the hood but the mirrors were body color.

I'm trying to decide if i should buy a 1 inch lift kit or just make one. depends on how lazy i feel when the time comes.


Aaahh, yes. So multi-owner mods. difficult to track that way ;)
A VIN check at a dealer should be able to tell you trim line, I'd imagine. . .

RE: lift... I'd suggest a 1" spacer, however there are a number of ways to achieve some lift.
gen 1 OB struts (either your legacy or the OB springs)
gen 1 Forester springs IN your legacy struts
Or my latest favorite: gen 2 forester strut assemblies (strut, spring and tophat)...that'll be closer to 2" over stock legacy height.


ciao

[Shavedrabbit]

my latest favorite: gen 2 forester strut assemblies (strut, spring and tophat)...that'll be closer to 2" over stock legacy height.[/list]


ciao

I like this one. i might have to junkyard again this weekend.


And heres what i did today. Made them yellow

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/969742_658805897466086_1883025516_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/969050_658805907466085_1588504747_n.jpg

[98legwag]

I wiped down the dash and door cards with some Armour All wipes I found in my garage. I forgot the dash was actually black at one point. Oh and I made a GPS mount.

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/06/P6051024_zps81dc2131jpgoriginal-1.jpg

Today I did stuff. Yep.

[Grafton]

^ way too much of a chicken to do that. I'll build a motor or tear into a transmission, but I refuse to screw around with plastic stuff I break it too easily

[Thomistopheles]

I've had 3 sets of headlights go through my oven today... another set scheduled tomorrow, plus a set of 2012 Legacy lights that need to be resealed on Saturday.

[Grimmrican]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/06/P6051024_zps81dc2131jpgoriginal-1.jpg

Today I did stuff. Yep.ur headlight porn always makes me reach orgasm lol and ur camera makes the car so much better

[Neatfellen]

I've had 3 sets of headlights go through my oven today... another set scheduled tomorrow, plus a set of 2012 Legacy lights that need to be resealed on Saturday.
In the oven for what? What detailing tricks do u do that involve an oven?

[Shavedrabbit]

I've had 3 sets of headlights go through my oven today... another set scheduled tomorrow, plus a set of 2012 Legacy lights that need to be resealed on Saturday.
In the oven for what? What detailing tricks do u do that involve an oven?


bake - split - paint - reassemble/reseal

just a guess.

[Thomistopheles]

Yeah, I do headlight mods in addition to detailing. Black housings, reflector deletes, koji mod, retrofits, etc. Mostly impreza lights.

[Grimmrican]

U can do retrofit?! Finally I found someone lol. I already blacked my housing and deleted the ambers off the headlights. Looks way cleaner now. But some projector retrofits would stick out even more. Damn I wish I had some serious cash lol

[Neatfellen]

Hmm, cool. Didnt know an oven was useful in that situation..

[98legwag]

Had a yellow H3 in the fogs die last night. Lasted a whopping 19 days....

[Grimmrican]

Had a yellow H3 in the fogs die last night. Lasted a whopping 19 days....did u touch the glass barehanded? I bet u did somehow lol.

[98legwag]

Had a yellow H3 in the fogs die last night. Lasted a whopping 19 days....did u touch the glass barehanded? I bet u did somehow lol.
I made sure not to. I am working getting a refund for them.

[Grimmrican]

Had a yellow H3 in the fogs die last night. Lasted a whopping 19 days....did u touch the glass barehanded? I bet u did somehow lol.
I made sure not to. I am working getting a refund for them.just take it back to wherever u got it and do an defective exchange or better ones and pay the difference

[Thomistopheles]

14 days after departing the great state of flo-rida, my delrin shift knob finally arrived.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/06/DSC_0006_zps224e8a3ejpgoriginal-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Had a yellow H3 in the fogs die last night. Lasted a whopping 19 days....did u touch the glass barehanded? I bet u did somehow lol.
I made sure not to. I am working getting a refund for them.just take it back to wherever u got it and do an defective exchange or better ones and pay the difference
I got them from Amazon. They are taking care of it.

[Neatfellen]

14 days after departing the great state of flo-rida, my delrin shift knob finally arrived.

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lOoks sweet in ur car. Just wouldn't pick it for myself, no offense. But again looks awesome :P haha

[Grimmrican]

Took my car to the shop to finish the half ass job I did in flushing the coolant. I bought coolant, thermostat, and a coolant temp switch. Took it all to the shop and when I got it. Ack the car pegged within 2 minutes. Boy did I freak out. I ran all kinds of tests an almost bought new head gaskets and head bolts. In the end it was the coolant temp sensor that was faulty out the box. Did a defective exchange and its running normal now

[Neatfellen]

Took my car to the shop to finish the half ass job I did in flushing the coolant. I bought coolant, thermostat, and a coolant temp switch. Took it all to the shop and when I got it. Ack the car pegged within 2 minutes. Boy did I freak out. I ran all kinds of tests an almost bought new head gaskets and head bolts. In the end it was the coolant temp sensor that was faulty out the box. Did a defective exchange and its running normal now
Lol nothing like a good scare to keep ya on ur toes :p

[Grimmrican]

U have no clue how freaking scared lol I was thinking how the hell am I supposed to go to work and if I lose my job ill lose everything and ill beer get my car on the road again. But it also got me thinking. I think I want to take the heads and get them shaved and bored ported whatever its called And rebuild the heads myself so I know it was done and done correctly. Just gotta save up about 500$ lol

[Thomistopheles]

lOoks sweet in ur car. Just wouldn't pick it for myself, no offense. But again looks awesome :P haha
Same size as the OEM MOMO knob I had but sits lower, perfect for me. I've always liked really basic round shift knobs.

[Neatfellen]

U have no clue how freaking scared lol I was thinking how the hell am I supposed to go to work and if I lose my job ill lose everything and ill beer get my car on the road again. But it also got me thinking. I think I want to take the heads and get them shaved and bored ported whatever its called And rebuild the heads myself so I know it was done and done correctly. Just gotta save up about 500$ lol
I spent $400 on my head gasket job. By a real mechanic too, on and that's with timing belt done as well :P



And it does look rly good in ur car thom

[Grimmrican]

Yea parts alone is gonna run around 350-400$ then ill do it myself

[Neatfellen]

that's what I spent total.. Lol yeah.. Ik a guy :P I think everyone needs to know a guy who is a mechanic personally, makes things so much easier.

[prodriver1]

fixed broken hatch handle, steering pump, knock sensor, headlight resto, interior clean (from barn dirty to showroom clean) new front rotors. bringing it to the muff shop to get busted pipe welded up and cat removed. I'm getting 200$ for all the parts and labor:) (clients car not mine) good days work:)

[Wiscon_Mark]

I spent $400 on my head gasket job. By a real mechanic too, on and that's with timing belt done as well :P


that's what I spent total.. Lol yeah.. Ik a guy :P I think everyone needs to know a guy who is a mechanic personally, makes things so much easier.

Can I know your mechanic? :lol:



I installed my Fiaam El Grande horns today. Not sure if I like them yet...they don't really resemble the horns I heard on youtube clips.

[Grimmrican]

The good thing about working at an auto parts store is u get to know all the regulars. Even the garages. So when I call a garage for something I can do I get a pretty good discount. Which btw I talked to my buddy at the garage and he said if I bring the heads in from my car I can get them ported and bored for 50$ his price! I asked him what machine shop and its a realllllllly good one in town that charges normal clients around 200$ per head

[Neatfellen]

Lol yeah.. Ik a guy :P I think everyone needs to know a guy who is a mechanic personally, makes things so much easier.
Well, I know a few guys like that. The problem is they don't live anywhere close to me... :-(
Lol ik 2. One is in town works at a shop. One is about 30 mins away, owns the shop so can give me discounts without management getting upset lol :P


The good thing about working at an auto parts store is u get to know all the regulars. Even the garages. So when I call a garage for something I can do I get a pretty good discount. Which btw I talked to my buddy at the garage and he said if I bring the heads in from my car I can get them ported and bored for 50$ his price! I asked him what machine shop and its a realllllllly good one in town that charges normal clients around 200$ per head
Not only that u also get discounts on parts! Very nice! Which parts place?

[98legwag]

Lets see where to start...went to two pick and pulls today. At the first I found an 05 wagon that was super clean, minus being run into something. I took the all weather mats from that for my brother and the leather cover things for the owner's manual. At the second I got a set of door car inserts and have since recovered those. They may go in my car tomorrow. I also got a 3rd OEM underseat sub. I traded that to Rubie_25GT for his old axel back exhaust.

[Grimmrican]

I work at advance auto and get 20% off everything in the store. It's pretty awesome actually lol so before my discount the head gasket set was 191$ after it was around 160$. So yea it helps. Plus I have the parts in stock so no eBay wait time for shipping lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just bought a 95 legacy wagon! She's going to be my city/ beater car, but I will take good care of her. Feels good to be driving in a legacy again! Lol

[Shavedrabbit]

Ok here we go. don't laugh

Beer + Boredom + Bigass 1 inch thick board of HDPE = 1 inch spacer lift

again, crappy cell pics

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[BlackoutB4251]

Installed new NGK PFR6B and a HKS axle back.

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Looks awesome, how much u pay for the axle back? and hows it sound?

I ordered it through Up Garage in mainland Japan for only $150 used, its surprisingly quiet but hopefully if I can get a Kakimoto catless mid pipe from a friend of mine itll beef up the sound

[prodriver1]

Ok here we go. don't laugh

Beer + Boredom + Bigass 1 inch thick board of HDPE = 1 inch spacer lift

again, crappy cell pics

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

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I have the subtlesolutions 1" lift and the loft blocks are threaded, are yours?

[Shavedrabbit]

since its just a spacer that gets sandwiched in there, i really don't see the need for it but i could thread it.

[Navi271]

since its just a spacer that gets sandwiched in there, i really don't see the need for it but i could thread it.
^Right, I don't either. But remember you need to get longer studs for the top hats for a spacer that big. Otherwise it'll work just fine.

So I have a new hood. This new one has much less dents, a few more scratches, much more black and has a scoop.
I'm not sure I completely like it, but the scoop on my car looks soooooo good.

[Thomistopheles]

Went to the 7th Annual Madison Subaru Meet, which was amazing. I left right before trophies, and when I got home I had a dozen texts telling me I got 2nd highest mileage :lol: I only have 222k, so I was pretty surprised... thought there would be a bunch over 250k there.

[Wiscon_Mark]

If I had gone, I would've displaced you to 3rd :lol:

What was the highest?

[Thomistopheles]

If I had gone, I would've displaced you to 3rd :lol:

What was the highest?No idea, I'll ask when I pick up my fancy "you have a lot of miles, not the most, but a lot" trophy. :lol: I ditched my camera to walk Woden von Huskybutt around, here's a photo someone took with my OB in it:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/06/976154_10152868103030507_1600360488_o_zp-1.jpg

The lot was full by 11:30 am. Rally cars, Bucky's Rallycross STI, a police STI, free subaru stuff, free food and drink... You have to come out next year man.

[Grimmrican]

^ is that wbm??

So this technically isn't my car anymore since I sold it to a friend and I kinda wish now I sold it to some one else further away. So here's what I took pix of my (old) car today

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Now seeing this car in this condition really hurts my feeling because I had it since it had 212k and sold it at 250k. So I have some serious history with her. In the pics don't do justice. The pass corner light is busted and has clear tape attached to the headlights to prevent falling out. The fogs are completely destroyed and gone. All four struts are gone completely I rocked the car and almost flipped it no bullshit. The nice radio that was in it disappeared. The shift boot destroyed. Tires in front about 50% treads and rears pretty much amateur slicks. The rear bumper driver side smashed in and the exhaust broken in 3 diff spots and barely hanging on by a thread. Engine sounds like a 2 stroke diesel. U have no clue how bad I wanted to kill this kid. I wanted to throw a grenade in the car to put it out of its misery. But I'll tell u what the engine still hasn't exploded so kudos to the 2.2 bullet proof engine lol. I loved this car so much and to see it in this condition is like seeing UR mom all healthy and in a few months withering away from meth. Very sad day.

[Thomistopheles]

^ is that wbm??

So this technically isn't my car anymore since I sold it to a friend and I kinda wish now I sold it to some one else further away. So here's what I took pix of my (old) car todayMadison Subaru Meet. I would have told you guys if I was making the 17 hour drive out to WBM, lol.

Sucks about the car... I had to watch my 1987 Toyota Cressida go from a clean rust free car to a rusty beater with a dying engine and trans after I sold it. :smt010

[Grimmrican]

Yea my feelings were def hurt. I was very disappointed at this cars status. But it is what it is I guess

[98legwag]

When I got to my car this morning I realized the rear driver's side window wasn't all the way up. It rained last night....and there is a chance of rain the next 4 days.

[prodriver1]

since its just a spacer that gets sandwiched in there, i really don't see the need for it but i could thread it.
I just wanted you to know about the "real" lift, not dogin you or anything, I think its cool that you are DIYing it:) the threads on mine piss me off, when you go to tighten the bolts to the shock tower the threads loosen on the lift blocks and you cant tighten them unless you take them off, i learned that i need thread lock the hard way LOL. also i have seen the same material used to space a truck bed and they needed to be tightened about every couple months because they wore down with serious offroading shaking the bed back and forth.

[Shavedrabbit]

since its just a spacer that gets sandwiched in there, i really don't see the need for it but i could thread it.
I just wanted you to know about the "real" lift, not dogin you or anything, I think its cool that you are DIYing it:) the threads on mine piss me off, when you go to tighten the bolts to the shock tower the threads loosen on the lift blocks and you cant tighten them unless you take them off, i learned that i need thread lock the hard way LOL. also i have seen the same material used to space a truck bed and they needed to be tightened about every couple months because they wore down with serious offroading shaking the bed back and forth.

I'll use some nyloc nuts when i assemble it but i'll definately check them once in awhile. Thanks.

[Neatfellen]

Went to the 7th Annual Madison Subaru Meet, which was amazing. I left right before trophies, and when I got home I had a dozen texts telling me I got 2nd highest mileage :lol: I only have 222k, so I was pretty surprised... thought there would be a bunch over 250k there.
awesome :) how was it? I couldn't make it. Tight month with money.

[iampetro]

Today I fixed my roof rack and threw it on for fun
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[BlackoutB4251]

Found an STi strut bar, Zerosports intake pipe and cooling panel, and a Tommy Kaira grill at a junkyard today, all for $60 bucks.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/carjunkie251/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0327_zps6b6bbf6f.jpg (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/carjunkie251/media/2000%20Subaru%20Legacy%20B4/IMG_0327_zps6b6bbf6f.jpg.html)

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[Grimmrican]

^ huge score. Where do u live so I can go shopping at the junk yard lol

[BlackoutB4251]

lol I am in Okinawa Japan fortunately, my friend was even able to score another Zerosports intake and Cusco strut bar the next day. Lucky for us there are tons of BE5s and BH5s here.

[iampetro]

after work I took off my back RA flaps and drilled holes to make them extend further out from the car.
They were crooked before and I wanted a more aggressive look thats achieved with them being further off the body.
Done and happy.

[Felipe]

Today i had to whipe a big as dinosaur bird sh!t off my driver side door handle.

[Muse]

Bought a new one! it's another 1995 L wagon, this time in silver, and with a 5mt.

Runs & drives.

$200.00

I think I win.

[Wiscon_Mark]

If it drives at all, that's a winner.

[Muse]

It drives well, hill hold works, (hey, I'm a m/t n00b. I need all the help I can get.) and the OEM radio is good. That's all I really need.

[Felipe]

Pictures!!!

[Felipe]

Never mind lol

[Grimmrican]

Just swapped my old BK headlights for a double din tv/DVD player for my BE

[Shavedrabbit]

It drives well, hill hold works, (hey, I'm a m/t n00b. I need all the help I can get.) and the OEM radio is good. That's all I really need.

Hill hold? I didn't know these cars had that.

[r3v_v3ng3]

I've only seen hill holds on cable clutch trans (2nd gens). Mostlikely 2.2 cause majority of 2.5's are hydraulic clutch

[slavik.86]

I've only seen hill holds on cable clutch trans (2nd gens). Mostlikely 2.2 cause majority of 2.5's are hydraulic clutchactually I had a 04 fxt donor with hill assist. Was a hydro tranny

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[Wiscon_Mark]

In '03 they brought back the hill holder - it was a cable that attached independently to the clutch pedal and had an actuator hooked up to the brake lines - completely separate from the hydro clutch assembly.

I think they got rid of it again on newer models, not exactly sure why.

[r3v_v3ng3]

Yeah my sis 07 FXT had them but I've only seen them on the cable trans on the 2nd gens

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Cleaned out my interior, washed my floor mats, and sprayed my engine bay down with simple green.

[Grimmrican]

Haven't done it yet but I'm gonna add a ps2 to my car later this evening during my Father's Day cookout. Y? Because GT4!!

[chrish8r]

Pulled off a rusted off exhaust hanger that made my exhaust rattle and make metal on metal scraping noises. Now it doesnt sound like a hoopty!!(as much)

[fireman2101]

Nothing like hauling 2x10x12's in a wagon.

[Subafreak]

Got 4 matching wheels and tires on the wagon.
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And I've ripped it down the road a few times. Should be very fun! :)

[Muse]

Looking fantastic. Now to drop it...

[Subafreak]

I figure I'll save up for some RaceLands. Lol. Should be perfect for this cheap ass build.

[Shavedrabbit]

I figure I'll save up for some RaceLands. Lol. Should be perfect for this cheap ass build.

i didn't know raceland made parts for subaru.

[Subafreak]

I figure I'll save up for some RaceLands. Lol. Should be perfect for this cheap ass build.

i didn't know raceland made parts for subaru.

Well a $500 set of full coil overs they do. There made out of recycled PBR cans. Lol.

[98legwag]

Washed it up last night.

[superu]

Got 4 matching wheels and tires on the wagon.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Looking fantastic. Now to drop it...

Or better yet, lift it!! :smt026
Gen 2 forester take-offs and you'll be sitting sweet and way under $500! :smt020
:smt006

[Shavedrabbit]

I figure I'll save up for some RaceLands. Lol. Should be perfect for this cheap ass build.

i didn't know raceland made parts for subaru.

Well a $500 set of full coil overs they do. There made out of recycled PBR cans. Lol.

I only found impreza parts on the site. do they work? im new to the subaru world. and theres nothing wrong with PBR. its a decent, cheap beer

[Thomistopheles]

The impreza stuff works, check the suspension swap thread for more info on what fits what.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14185 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14185)

I'm baking my lights again right now, one is apart and the other is in the oven as I write this. I'm sanding out the ridges on the inside of the lenses and converting the projector beam pattern to LHD.

[Muse]

Got 4 matching wheels and tires on the wagon.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Looking fantastic. Now to drop it...

Or better yet, lift it!! :smt026
Gen 2 forester take-offs and you'll be sitting sweet and way under $500! :smt020
:smt006
He's already GOT a lifted Subie.