What have you done to your car today?

[famous1994]

How much was that pump?
$86, they usually go anywhere from $80 to $100 depending on where you buy it from. This one in particular is GSS341 with a 400-791 kit.

[98legwag]

Well the wagon would not start this morning. It turns over but won't run. I think its a fuel delivery issue. It was also a nice warm 4 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. I then had to push it out of the way since it was blocking in the 3.0R.

[Grafton]

Broke 200K
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/546/jxk3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f6jxk3j)

[agjoyce]

we got snow/ice/slush in florida (Pensacola) that pretty much shut the whole town down, and the air station shut down (tricky bastards shut down the main gate had to search for west gate) anywho. put the one owned legacy through its paces, and noticed after doggin it quite a bit, throttle response plummeted and rough idle... to be fair I was kind of rough... but its sort of been like this since I bought it... opinions? anywho I also got passed by a little civic and he wanted to "race" at the next light and mind you its pretty much a flurry of ice patches and slush everywhere out here, needless to say he didn't go anywhere and quickly disappeared into the rear view ahhhh awd

[Muse]

Broke 200K
Great. Now 200k will never work again. Nice job.

[geckoboy86]

Broke 200K
Great. Now 200k will never work again. Nice job.

If it was a Volkswagen, Some German would be shitty a rainbow.

Watch the 2014 Superbowl ad below for a laugh and the reference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns-p0BdUB5o

[Muse]

Wat.

[geckoboy86]

Its based on the youtube link in that post.

In other news, No idea whats going on with my car. Its at the garage (body damage from a charter bus, Check my MR thread (link in signature).
Haven't heard anything from them nor the insurance.

[Muse]

No, no... that's my response to said video.

[98legwag]

Well the wagon would not start this morning. It turns over but won't run. I think its a fuel delivery issue. It was also a nice warm 4 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. I then had to push it out of the way since it was blocking in the 3.0R.
Got the wagon started this afternoon. It has frozen fuel lines. I put some HEET in the gas tank and tried starting it about 5 mins later. It got closer to starting. About 5 mins later it started so I drove it for about a half hour and plan to take it to work tomorrow, assuming it starts....

[Grafton]

Should I?

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/208/ijlt.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5sijltj)

[superu]

nope



Should I?

[img]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/208/ijlt.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/5sijltj)

[rougeben83]

THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1110082_zps07aef9e5-2.jpg

mere weeks after I put in the JDM tail corners, I backed into something and did this. Ugh FTL.

[Wiscon_Mark]

It took me a minute to see it. Crack in the outer taillight? That stinks.

I checked the fluids and started mapping grounding points for a DIY grounding kit in my Forester. Surprisingly, it's very different than my Legacy was.

[98legwag]

I rinsed the salt of my 3.0R in anticipation of tomorrow's snow.

[thenines']

Ran my car thru the car wash-still dirty-best I can do for now-Drove up the my place of work to install my lock set- :banghead: could not get to the ignition switch-will have to wait till I install my MOMO wheel-broke my P.S. window switch :smt013 -thankfully-it was closed-and could not reinstall the bolts that secure the locks into place-held in by the clip and the lock rod only. This was so much easer to do in my 1st gen leggys :!:

[Navi271]

Got my car clean today as well, even with snow still around!

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

[teeceRS]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/DA9AB7889345480CA1A40F8797C42834_zpsxrbg-2.jpg
Installed my JDM pink stars badge

&

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/7BF16F7D1B67484EA6CBD9346A81FCDC_zpsmqx8-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/67A61A8B38EF4834AD9CA7D8AAFE5E7F_zps9jis-2.jpg
cleaned the trunk section light lens. white LED coming soon.

[superu]

New Trunk lid from an SUS is installed, will debage in the summer. For now though, yay working trunk!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (https://imageshack.com/i/mjue6zj)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (https://imageshack.com/i/mjefe4j)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (https://imageshack.com/i/npx7yfj)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (https://imageshack.com/i/0zl8pnj)

BTW, Is this your 12:1 HC build?
I just read through that thread today! nice work! :smt023

[iampetro]

time for some fun in the snow
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1459667_10153763248915431_314367134_n.jpg
more pics in my members rides 1 journal

[thenines']

:smt013 my door panels-again-can't figure out how to get to that dam bolt to really secure the lock cylinder in place :smt013

[98legwag]

About to pull the iacv and pcv from the wagon and clean them.

[jjay03]

Replaced the neutral switch on the trans and drained the trans fluid. Still have it up in the air hoping my trans fluid comes today. If not ill have to cancel the alignment appt for tomorrow. The old neutral switch was worn and was so loose I could of took it off by hand.

[Lancaster6]

I removed a large amount of the interior trim pieces from my BH today.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/DSC_0102_zps597509f6-1.jpg

[Grafton]

My car got a big sister
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/UT54Mcgl-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/UT54Mcg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/G0BSBy4l-2.jpg (http://imgur.com/G0BSBy4)
07 STi with 97k, stock except for a SPT intake and axle back

[grayguy]

^ very nice!

I ordered a heater core and blower motor for mine, and I finally took the summer tires off and put the snow tires on because I needed to pull the injectors out of my wife's WRX and she needed to drive mine to work tonight.

[superu]

My car got a big sister
[img]http://i.imgur.com/UT54Mcgl.jpg (http://imgur.com/UT54Mcg)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/G0BSBy4l.jpg (http://imgur.com/G0BSBy4)
07 STi with 97k, stock except for a SPT intake and axle back

Awesome! I like that you call an Impreza a big sister to a Legacy :smt026

[Muse]

Well, look at it... it certainly does seem to be bigger.

[Grafton]

Well, look at it... it certainly does seem to be bigger.
it's wider, taller and heavier than the legacy, but shorter



Legacy WRX STi
Wheelbase 103.5" 99.4"
Width 67.5" 68.5"
Length 180.9" 175.8"
Height 53.3" 56.3"
Curb Weight ~3022lbs 3351lbs
stock HP 137 293
lbs per hp 22.1 11.4

[superu]

Well, look at it... it certainly does seem to be bigger.
it's wider, taller and heavier than the legacy, but shorter



Legacy WRX STi
Wheelbase 103.5" 99.4"
Width 67.5" 68.5"
Length 108.9" 175.8"
Height 53.3" 56.3"
Curb Weight ~3022lbs 3351lbs
stock HP 137 293
lbs per hp 22.1 11.4


I'm pretty sure its not 6 feet longer. 175.8" vs 108.9" ;) <<That 108 should be 180 :wink: >>

Yeah I know the newer stuff is bigger but I still have a hard time with it. I still think of legacies as the "bigger" car and imprezas and the "smaller" car but yeah, looking at the dimensions, You're right, a modern impreza is about the size of a bd with better use of interior space. :)


*EDIT*

I had to look it up, b/c I'm like that :smt024 . . . .specs from cars101.com

1995 Legacy (wagon specs removed)
Dimensions:
wheelbase - all models: 103.5"
overall width - all models: 67.5"
overall length - sedan 180.9"
Overall height: sedan 53.3"
Curb Weight: sedans : 2570-3045

2007 STI, STI Limited sedan
wheelbase - 99.4"
overall width - 68.5"
overall length - 175.8"
Overall height - 56.3"
Curb Weight: manual:3,351lbs


SOOOOOOO, in summary:
wheelbase - 95 Leg > 07 STi
overall width - 95 Leg < 07 STi
overall length - 95 Leg > 07 STi
Overall height: 95 Leg < 07 STi
Curb Weight: 95 Leg < 07 STi

So yeah, wheelbase and overall length is greater in the Legacy but width, height and mass are all greater with the STi.
Hmm, thanks :smt023

[98legwag]

Put a pair of Narva Range Power +50 bulbs which are 65 watts in the highs on the 09. The highs use a 9005 type bulb. Oddly everywhere I have checked says the high beams should be 65 watts. The Sylvania bulbs I took out are only 60 watts. The Narvas where taken out of my BH I traded in on the BL.

[Felipe]

went in for a wheel balance (front 2) came out with balance (all 4) and rotation and they told me my shocks are bad and going to need new ones with alignment on all four tires :o(

but then again I have my eye on some 17s and thinking of going lower... not so sure on the shocks because of that.

[Thomistopheles]

What did I do to my car today?

Uhhh... y'know. Stuff... and things.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_0255_zpsba61c46b-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_0394_zps7a51257b-1.jpg

[Navi271]

Taking my car a town over to check out an 05 LGT sedan.

[superu]

So When I fixed the bead leak and got the transverse link in, I was running on my bald spare, thus I needed some meat.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/P1000453JPG-1.jpg

I was on the fence about going up to 15's maybe some braids or team dynamics b/c in the 15" world there are a lot more options for a circa 27" AT tire.
BUUUT, turns out that's a $1200ish world, for 4 rally rims AND new tires, so I just went for some 27x8.5 14 grabbers again, thinking/hoping I could get away with a pair of tires.. . . .
Turns out 30K miles on Grabbers (rotated somewhat religiously) amounts to about 75% wear
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000625JPG-1.jpg

VS new:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000631JPG-1.jpg

Turns out a 3 year old Grabber with about 30K miles on it is about 3" smaller in circumference!! :shock:
old tire: 80.5" (207cm) with 4/32 tread
new tire: 83.5" (212cm) with 16/32 tread - mounted 83.75" (212.5cm)

SOOOO, I bought another pair thus ending up with 4 new tires and now 3 decent spares (plus the bald BFG)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000637JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000639JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000640JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000641JPG-1.jpg

AS SUCH, here are my current clearance specs:
Certainly NOT the tallest, but pretty good!

hub - wheel arch: FL 17" FR 17.25" RL 16" RR 16"
ground - wheel arch: FL 29.5" FR 30" RL 28.5" RR 28.5"
ground - rear cat: 9"
ground - rear diff protector: 9.25"
ground - body (angle iron slider welded on pinch weld) front: 10.5"
ground - body (angle iron slider welded on pinch weld) rear: 10.25"

[Wiscon_Mark]

I did an OEM-looking grounding kit on the Forester (pictures later). Also fixed the intermittent backlight on the interior clock. Up next: Kartboy Subframe lockdown bolt installation!

[Grimmrican]

Holy hell I've missed out on a lot lol. Well updates for me are: bought 2 water pump kits by gates kuz both the BE and BH are blown and 2 axles.

[TireIron]

Holy hell I've missed out on a lot lol. Well updates for me are: bought 2 water pump kits by gates kuz both the BE and BH are blown and 2 axles.
How did you manage to lose 1 water pump, never mind 2. Subaru water pumps are virtually indestructible. Do you not use Subaru coolant with distilled water? I've stripped many 200K mile motors with original water pumps and they all looked virtually new.

[98legwag]

Its sunny and should be about 60 today. I am finally washing my car after about 2 months of sub freezing temps.

[grayguy]

Just ordered one of these to try on the spare wingless trunk

http://m.ebay.com/itm/281166802813?nav=SEARCH

[98legwag]

Its sunny and should be about 60 today. I am finally washing my car after about 2 months of sub freezing temps.
Ended up washing both the 09 and the 98. Probably will go install the JDM rsb and bushings and reinforced rsb mounts on the 09.

[DarkPhoenix]

Oil change, installed WRX steering wheel and painted my grill to match my wheels. Not sure how I feel about it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/atupeja6-1.jpg

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

[Navi271]

I got my oil changed today because it was kinda nice out. I didn't want to wait until next weekend because another stupid arctic blast is supposed to come around and freeze everything...

[dynonacht]

Played in the snow.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/ydu8e5ap-1.jpg

[camroncamera]

16" Snowflakes with winter Nokians came off the BK to make way for these. New set of 4 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3 215/45/R17 tires on JDM GT-B 17" wheels that I got in December:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_9352_zps85e0af9d-1.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/camroncamera/media/IMG_9352_zps85e0af9d.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_9373_zps11e2a1e9-1.jpg (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/camroncamera/media/IMG_9373_zps11e2a1e9.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Those look perfect. Your repairs and repaint are spectacular.

[Wiscon_Mark]

How do you like the Pilot Sports? Looks fantastic.

[camroncamera]

Those look perfect. Your repairs and repaint are spectacular.
Thank you! In truth, only the center caps and lips were refurbished. Except for a few small nicks and chips, the rest is the amazing factory powdercoat.


How do you like the Pilot Sports? Looks fantastic.
Thanks! I think I will like them very well. They are Consumer Reports #1 top-rated UHP All-Season tire. I went with the 'V'-rated model, they were substantially less expensive than the 'W'-rated version.

[Muse]

Those look perfect. Your repairs and repaint are spectacular.
Thank you! In truth, only the center caps and lips were refurbished. Except for a few small nicks and chips, the rest is the amazing factory powdercoat.
My point exactly. You matched the paint well and even though I know it's there, I can't see the difference.

[86bratman]

Those look perfect. Your repairs and repaint are spectacular.
Thank you! In truth, only the center caps and lips were refurbished. Except for a few small nicks and chips, the rest is the amazing factory powdercoat.
My point exactly. You matched the paint well and even though I know it's there, I can't see the difference.

Due to my idiotic colorblindness, I can tell the caps are a slightly different shade than the rest of the wheel, but that's normal from what I've seen. I can't tell a bit of difference anywhere else on the wheel.

Damn good job, they look great on the wagon!

[camroncamera]

Due to my idiotic colorblindness, I can tell the caps are a slightly different shade than the rest of the wheel, but that's normal from what I've seen. I can't tell a bit of difference anywhere else on the wheel.

Damn good job, they look great on the wagon!
Thank you! I had a touch-up bottle of paint custom-mixed before I knew what the exact paint code was. As I was testing and experimenting, I ended up using up almost all of that bottle, and then I had a second bottle mixed to the actual paint code Subaru 89N "Titanium Pearl" (same color as the lower cladding on most 2000-2004 Outbacks). Since the wheels seemed to be powdercoated from the factory (not actually painted), the 89N paint was about a 99% match, and the earlier custom mix was about a 99.5% match :smt002

As it happened, two of the center caps I painted Titanium Pearl, and the other two are the earlier custom mix. I had to label them on the back side to keep them straightened out :grin:

[Okin DaVanh]

Every weekday (I work at the same place) I see my old BK (Eet Snau) and I know I miss him. How? You ask? Almost everytime I see it, I'm still modding it in my head. :-)

Happy Motoring SL-I.

[Felipe]

rain... and now a leak in my soon roof :o(

[Muse]

Every weekday (I work at the same place) I see my old BK (Eet Snau) and I know I miss him. How? You ask? Almost everytime I see it, I'm still modding it in my head. :-)

Happy Motoring SL-I.
LOL. I did the same thing about my old Ram.

[98legwag]

Put LEDs in the tag lights on the 3.0R.

[Matty2Hotty]

little update
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii199/WashHottestPlumber/Cars/5CE10E51-AA4B-4523-9F4C-13965F4FCDE7_zpsd2i4y0jd.jpg

[98legwag]

I have been wondering when would get an update from you.

[superu]

that's pretty kewl! :smt027


little update
[img]http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii199/WashHottestPlumber/Cars/5CE10E51-AA4B-4523-9F4C-13965F4FCDE7_zpsd2i4y0jd.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

I discovered that my condenser's aluminum structure is turning to dust. So that's cool. I wonder if I have any refrigerant left in my system at all. Stupid salt.

[Thomistopheles]

Made arrangements for delivery of a certain acquisition.

Robin knows what I'm getting... but for the rest of you, here's a teaser :wink:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/platehint_zps53ad6100-1.jpg

[BDAlex95]

Made arrangements for delivery of a certain acquisition.

Robin knows what I'm getting... but for the rest of you, here's a teaser :wink:

2.5GT Sedan? or an SUS?

[camroncamera]

Made arrangements for delivery of a certain acquisition.

Robin knows what I'm getting... but for the rest of you, here's a teaser :wink:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/platehint_zps53ad6100-1.jpg

Hmm...
BD9 = 2nd-gen Sedan
EJ25D = 2.5 N/A
54A = Black Granite Pearl...

[rkrenicki]

BD9CY5F....

1997 GT Sedan, 2.5L AWD 5MT.. very nice!

[Thomistopheles]

Hmm...
BD9 = 2nd-gen Sedan
EJ25D = 2.5 N/A
54A = Black Granite Pearl...
BD9CY5F....

1997 GT Sedan, 2.5L AWD 5MT.. very nice!Correct :grin: Baller Husky Hauler II.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_IMG_1141_zps42ada78c-1.jpg (http://s489.photobucket.com/user/TurboThom/media/97%20BD%20GT/IMG_1141_zps42ada78c.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_IMG_1145_zpsee086466-1.jpg (http://s489.photobucket.com/user/TurboThom/media/97%20BD%20GT/IMG_1145_zpsee086466.jpg.html)


Had a new clutch put in 200 mi ago, didn't do the timing belt when it was due and it snapped. I'll be throwing an ej22 in it, there's one sitting at the shop doing nothing. T belt and gaskets, 25 hours worth of detailing, swap over some parts from the OB... and I'll have a clean rust free BD to replace my Outback. Between headlight work and wrenching on the GT to get it back into shape, I don't foresee much sleep in my future... but it'll be so worth it.

[rkrenicki]

GASP! Dirt! and Salt!

[Navi271]

^Woo rust free!

And I thought I was the only cool guy on the block with a new car...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_0059_zps7254f1e4.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_0057_zpsb90584f1.jpg

I just bought this 2005 Legacy 2.5GT Limited on last Thursday. 133k on the clock, and I got a really good deal on it.
It has an auto 5-speed, which is fine with me because it's MUCH better than the 4-speed I'm used to.
This is also the first car I've ever bought since my 95 is a hand-me-down.

It's quite nice and well taken care of, but the heated seats don't work and there's a mysterious button that seems to do nothing. One day I'll go on a quest to figure that out.

It's ridiculously luxurious and quiet compared to my 95. I may have to fix that! Well, I mean the quiet part, I'll keep the luxurious part, haha.

I'm keeping the wagon as well!

[Muse]

I hate you both...
That being said, massive congrats to the cool kids.

[Thomistopheles]

GASP! Dirt! and Salt!Shhhhhh, shhhhhh... it'll be ok.

[98legwag]

I foresee awesomeness X2 happening.

[geckoboy86]

So today, I finally got my car back after 39 days. Its finally over.

So. Lets get modding.

No more extension armrest that my elbow is always hitting
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5864JPG-1.jpg

The Aux project has the port and the wires ran but the head unit didn't get swapped out today
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5865JPG-1.jpg

I don't care for chrome so chrome be gone from the shifter surround.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5866JPG-1.jpg

[Muse]

Take a guess...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/030414201500_zpsa5b7afbf-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0304142015-00_zpsa5b7afbf.jpg.html)

[Grafton]

geckoboy86, you've made me miss my 05 outback, :(

[geckoboy86]

geckoboy86, you've made me miss my 05 outback, :(

I see in your sig that it was an LL Bean just like mine. Was your's a Sedan or Wagon? What happened to yours?

[DarkPhoenix]

New clutch, since the one that was in there was slipping like a mofo, and it looks like it was the original (184k miles)

[Emsea]

I disconnected and removed my radiator, disconnected all electrical from the engine to the main harness, disconnected the fuel and air conditioning lines. The motor is closer to being removed!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Ordered myself a new condenser and new Moog front endlinks.

[superu]

So today, I finally got my car back after 39 days. Its finally over.

So. Lets get modding.

The Aux project has the port and the wires ran but the head unit didn't get swapped out today
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5865JPG-1.jpg


Did you add the AUX port and wire it to the factory head unit? Does your factory head unit allow/work with an AUX input?
I'd like to add an AUX port but haven't looked into the wiring needed to make it work.

Interested. :smt026
thanks

[Thomistopheles]

Started a MR1 thread for the BD. Wrenching and cleaning begins tomorrow evening. :grin:

[Muse]

Got a better picture of my car, now that I've got all four snowflakes on. I'm so stoked about these wheels. Tires are fairly new, couple thousand miles, maybe.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/030514103900_zpsa7be515b-1.jpg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/SubaMuse/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0305141039-00_zpsa7be515b.jpg.html)

Also, I had one of my 14" wheels out of balance that was making me think I had a bad wheel bearing. So, free fix, there!

[iampetro]

^Woo rust free!

And I thought I was the only cool guy on the block with a new car...

[img]http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_0059_zps7254f1e4.jpg

[img]http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr277/Navi271/IMG_0057_zpsb90584f1.jpg

I just bought this 2005 Legacy 2.5GT Limited on last Thursday. 133k on the clock, and I got a really good deal on it.
It has an auto 5-speed, which is fine with me because it's MUCH better than the 4-speed I'm used to.
This is also the first car I've ever bought since my 95 is a hand-me-down.

It's quite nice and well taken care of, but the heated seats don't work and there's a mysterious button that seems to do nothing. One day I'll go on a quest to figure that out.

It's ridiculously luxurious and quiet compared to my 95. I may have to fix that! Well, I mean the quiet part, I'll keep the luxurious part, haha.

I'm keeping the wagon as well!

Nice 4th gen, I love mine.
Post a pick of your mystery button, I bet I could figure it out
I'm guessing its a switch for an aux port for your stereo
A very common mod for This gen

Make a members 1 thread :)

[Grafton]

geckoboy86, you've made me miss my 05 outback, :(

I see in your sig that it was an LL Bean just like mine. Was your's a Sedan or Wagon? What happened to yours?

Black wagon, with tinted windows

it was the other half's DD and it got totaled when she found the rear end of a ford station wagon. the car in front of the ford slammed on it's brakes to make a try and make a turn into a bank and then boom 3 car smash the outback pushing the ford into the car in front.
happened last year around this time.

[geckoboy86]

So today, I finally got my car back after 39 days. Its finally over.

So. Lets get modding.

The Aux project has the port and the wires ran but the head unit didn't get swapped out today
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5865JPG-1.jpg


Did you add the AUX port and wire it to the factory head unit? Does your factory head unit allow/work with an AUX input?
I'd like to add an AUX port but haven't looked into the wiring needed to make it work.

Interested. :smt026
thanks

I have the aux port there, the aux cable adapter from ae64.com (http://ae64.com/i85_transplant_harness.htm) because normality its built into the wiring harness but my car doesnt have that, and I have a newer OEM head unit that has aux abilities.

Certain the expensive route but fully oem. Even the adapter is made from a repined Impreza aux cable from Subaru.

[DarkPhoenix]

Clutch is done, but the pedal is REALLY light and the TOB rattles like a mofo. Gotta bring it back to the guy who did it and see WTF is going on. Also swapped my front pads until I can get approval to do the BP/BL LGT front brake upgrade. Also tightened my throttle cables, since they had more slack than the back row of a Phish concert.

[iampetro]

My cars not lowered but it sure looks like it sometimes
the stock 17"s help :P

https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1920588_10153870272730431_2053010129_n.jpg

[superu]

My cars not lowered but it sure looks like it sometimes
the stock 17"s help :P

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

start parking next to slammed civics and mini coopers, then it'll look higher :smt005

[geckoboy86]

Out with the old
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5870JPG-1.jpg

and in with the new (2008 with working Aux)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_5872JPG-1.jpg

[Lancaster6]

Changed the spark plugs in my H6 this afternoon.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/image_zpsbb27e44f-1.jpg

[98legwag]

I need to do that on my 3.0R.

[ctbrighton]

Clutch is done, but the pedal is REALLY light and the TOB rattles like a mofo. Gotta bring it back to the guy who did it and see WTF is going on.
Have you ever driven a car after a new clutch was put in? 99% of the time the pedal is lighter, unless its an upgraded unit with more holding power.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Mine was extremely light when I had mine done, but the TOB shouldn't rattle.

[grayguy]

I ordered a universal 4.5" stubby antenna to replace the broken antenna mast on the new-to-me GT

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[Wiscon_Mark]

I changed out the front struts & springs on a friend's '94 Legacy wagon. It just needs exhaust and it's 100% roadworthy again.

[dynonacht]

Changed the outback's oil.

[superu]

I changed out the front struts & springs on a friend's '94 Legacy wagon. It just needs exhaust and it's 100% roadworthy again.

Outback bits?? :smt026

[Wiscon_Mark]

Ya know, it might be, the fronts do sit a lot taller. We didn't do the rears yet, so it's hard to tell. He doesn't really care, just needs something to get from point A to B and likes Subarus.

[Thomistopheles]

Got my jdm projectors wired up, cleaned up the ej22 a bit, and got the old 25D ready to come out. Motor mounts, drop exhaust, and out it goes.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_DSC_0184_zps2d70cdc1-1.jpg (http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/TurboThom/97%20BD%20GT/DSC_0184_zps2d70cdc1.jpg)

Here's how the 25D died... :shock:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_DSC_0182_zps6590f969-1.jpg (http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/TurboThom/97%20BD%20GT/DSC_0182_zps6590f969.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_DSC_0183_zps3021bd87-1.jpg (http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/TurboThom/97%20BD%20GT/DSC_0183_zps3021bd87.jpg)

[Felipe]

can any direct me to a rebuilt kit for my front calipers? im in California an rebuilt kits are illegal (lol) but any how I had problems getting the right break pads from autozone even tho I had the right model :o/ I just don't want to order the wrong kit online.

[famous1994]

Replaced my o2 sensor and knock sensor today.

[dynonacht]

Cam seal went out :'(

[superu]

easiest 1+" lift ever!!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000637JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/201403162520160719-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000641JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000937JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000640JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000938JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/P1000639JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000939JPG-1.jpg

Jack up car, set on ground, stand back, look and take pictures before the springs settle! :smt021

J/K :smt025


I swapped transmission mount for a Group N mount.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000936JPG-1.jpg

stock front N rear

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000935JPG-1.jpg

side-by-side.


FWIW for anyone else going for it, the group N studs are M10 1.25 fine thread pitch. ERGO, You cannot reuse the nuts from the stock mount.

[TireIron]

You're nuts must have been damaged (hehe) because they are both M10 fine thread studs... They're actually identical parts aside from the Group N having more rubber molded in.

Looking at the rust on the studs in your first picture it is no wonder why the nuts were messed up.

[famous1994]

Got my new rims put on, changed the oil and ran it through a car wash.
http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/famous1994/WP_20140322_11_11_22_Pro20140322112513_zps0d9d970a.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/famous1994/media/WP_20140322_11_11_22_Pro20140322112513_zps0d9d970a.jpg.html)

[Wiscon_Mark]

I tightened the RSB and put subframe lockdown bolts in! Pretty easy install.

[86bratman]

I found my 4eat had a bad mount so I ripped the shit out of it. 5mt in its place now.

[Muse]

Painted the mesh in my grille pink.

[superu]

You're nuts must have been damaged (hehe) because they are both M10 fine thread studs... They're actually identical parts aside from the Group N having more rubber molded in.

Looking at the rust on the studs in your first picture it is no wonder why the nuts were messed up.

I'll be a monkey's uncle!!
http://www.funmusic.com.br/blog/_img/_uploads/naked-gun-face-palm-head-slap-doh-1360196138K.gif

So yeah, the other was preety rusty. It was probably the stocker from Australia on the transmission. Australian rust! :smt031

[Muse]

Suuuuure, blame the Aussies...

[superu]

Suuuuure, blame the Aussies...

:smt025

[Yokosilver]

Picked my car up from the shop. Inspection, parts, labor, and alignment came out to be $348. I'm not even mad at that.

[Thomistopheles]

Visited the outback.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_1235_zps6d16adec-1.jpg

[decke48]

This
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/5ac6eb5d7f5f4c6499d8531a29657e83-1.jpg
:roll:

[Perdue]

Long time, no see, SLi. Thought I was going to have to sell my car and kind of lost hope/interest in it. Got things worked out, though, and paid my property tax and renewed my registration yesterday...need to replace a brake line on the truck, then the car will be back in the garage to replace the rear main, O2 sensor, and coil pack, as well as swap in Roger's old clutch and transmission (FINALLY). I'm considering different avenues of modification from there, but I'm leaning toward lowering and making an autocross car/beater out of the car. We will see.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Hey John! Glad to hear you're still with us :)

[Muse]

Got my unequals on. heat shield rattle on my stock exhaust pretty much drowns them out. Sooo, that's the next fix.

[Lancaster6]

Got my unequals on. heat shield rattle on my stock exhaust pretty much drowns them out. Sooo, that's the next fix.
I have to track down my heat shield rattles too. It sounds like the little drummer boy is stuck under my car at certain times.

[Perdue]

Mark, I'm not sure I could ever really leave. Yesterday, I was thinking about the days pre-crash. lol

[aac0036]

Did an oil/filter change yesterday and the passenger side headgasket wasn't looking good. Today I'm in full precaution mode and doing a cooling system flush and adding in the Subaru special sauce additive to see if that makes a difference. With just 60k on my NA 07'.

[Yokosilver]

Battery was dead when I got in my car this morning. Also found out that I have a leak in my wiper fluid reservoir.

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[Thomistopheles]

Y'know... stuff... and things.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_1250_zps34b1c794-1.jpg

[dynonacht]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/yqe2yrun-1.jpg

Bastard hybrid engine.

[98legwag]

Bought new wipers for the 98 last night. It snowed today so I didn't bother installing them. Also ordered something new for the 09. Just an idea I have been toying with. I will post pics once its here and installed.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Installed new endlinks on the front. OEM Subaru front endlinks are horribly designed. Ended up having to break the ball joint part of each endlink and use a vice grip for each one to get the nuts off. Replaced with some nice HD Moog Endlinks.

I also put the summer tires on, woo! Car handles....nice :D

[meepers]

This weekend I got the rest of my little engine parts ordered, hacked a hole in my dash, swapped out the fender with bondo for a clean one off my parts car, picked up a section of ecu harness and ecu plug for my emanage harness. Need to get my 3rd gen cluster working and fab up my cluster surround for when I find a set of black face meters.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_BECECD31F2F24891AF9D79646B3F4D6A_zpsf-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=BECECD31-F2F2-4891-AF9D-79646B3F4D6A_zpsfhpuapfb.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_BECC462B8C49495E991208E87DA2EB8C_zpsi-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=BECC462B-8C49-495E-9912-08E87DA2EB8C_zpsilpcspo0.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_6ABD251165F04C67A7E71669B2CE3D82_zpsg-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=6ABD2511-65F0-4C67-A7E7-1669B2CE3D82_zpsgsoua1uj.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_37AF57109070442FB845C409AB825D1C_zps1-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=37AF5710-9070-442F-B845-C409AB825D1C_zps1yvvzwxi.jpg)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_13D0C96B27F249B1B67D065423351E32_zpsw-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=13D0C96B-27F2-49B1-B67D-065423351E32_zpswhmy9h4p.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_3B66CA25582344D297521F6C582839B0_zpsm-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=3B66CA25-5823-44D2-9752-1F6C582839B0_zpsmjhn4eeu.jpg)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_947D520702AD4EEB8374066FB5D21337_zps4-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=947D5207-02AD-4EEB-8374-066FB5D21337_zps4bdl4kvm.jpg)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_F29C37590E4A4BD799C855EAF2D2D1DC_zps7-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=F29C3759-0E4A-4BD7-99C8-55EAF2D2D1DC_zps7csbzumx.jpg)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/th_056E2192C236464DA4FB8B3D53856CC5_zpso-1.jpg (http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/timmaahhh1/?action=view&current=056E2192-C236-464D-A4FB-8B3D53856CC5_zpsovmf3cvo.jpg)

Hope to have her primed tomorrow night

[superu]

badges, neat badges!!!! (really only one's 'new' ;)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/P1000965JPG-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Long time, no see, SLi. Thought I was going to have to sell my car and kind of lost hope/interest in it. Got things worked out, though, and paid my property tax and renewed my registration yesterday...need to replace a brake line on the truck, then the car will be back in the garage to replace the rear main, O2 sensor, and coil pack, as well as swap in Roger's old clutch and transmission (FINALLY). I'm considering different avenues of modification from there, but I'm leaning toward lowering and making an autocross car/beater out of the car. We will see.

The heck man....

[Huffer]

I love that this thread is still going. Much love guys.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I didn't play a prank on SLi this year.

Or did I?

[Muse]

... Did you..?

[Wiscon_Mark]

No. I really can't think of a better one, nor do I have a lot of time right now.

[twoheadedboy]

threw these decals on my wagon today :-)

http://www.amazon.com/2x-Got-Legacy-Sti ... gacy+decal (http://www.amazon.com/2x-Got-Legacy-Sticker-Decal/dp/B007WMOVKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396406161&sr=8-1&keywords=got+legacy+decal)

[1996Battlewagon]

No. I really can't think of a better one, nor do I have a lot of time right now.

Last year's was great though. Legend - wait for it - dairy even.

[Perdue]

The heck man....
Don't judge me, Roger! :lol:

[Yokosilver]

Failed base inspection. Most of the reasons seem stupid. I can understand safety and emissions, but my back wiper being torn and not being able to spray juice on the back window? Come on.


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/06/nega8a2e.jpg


edit by Wiscon_Mark. Sorry, but that picture is way too huge and obnoxiously on it's side, I had to convert it to a hyperlink.

[Muse]

Oh, noes! your tires are worned unequally!

[dynonacht]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/7a4uty2u-1.jpg

Picked up this baby turbo in trade for a saturn head and header.

Ihi vf48

[superu]

DIY lockdown kit!
Pieced together bits from Fastenal bronze, flanged bushings and a grade 10.9 bolts; 2 pairs shipped for the price of one botox lockdown kit from other vendors!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/P1010099JPG-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Just make sure you don't tighten everything down all the way, Superu. I've seen way too many incorrect DIY installs out there on those. Looks like you can do it correctly with what you've got. And please, let us know (with pictures) how it goes!

[superu]

Just make sure you don't tighten everything down all the way, Superu. I've seen way too many incorrect DIY installs out there on those. Looks like you can do it correctly with what you've got. And please, let us know (with pictures) how it goes!

:smt017 Hmm, why would you NOT tighten everything back down after the install?

loosen cross member bolts
(clean/tap threads) install lockdown bolts
torque lockdown bolts
torque cross member bolts.

yeah?

here's the details in my build thread.
at first (per chilton), I torqued the crossmember bolts to 47 ft-lbs, then in my 95 legacy FSM it indicates 94 ft-lbs
http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=352297#p352297

[Wiscon_Mark]

The lockdown bolts aren't supposed to go flush against the crossmember, as confirmed by Peaty @ scoobymods (note the pictures in post #4):

http://www.scoobymods.com/showthread.ph ... 15c71&amp; (http://www.scoobymods.com/showthread.php/kartboy-subframe-locking-bolts-aka-9236.html?s=a24fd00f0a097c77d01bdfdb52e15c71&amp;)

If you follow the torque specs for the lockdown bolts they should end up short of flush with the crossmember, which is correct. I found that I had to back off a bit on one side (more like 50 ft/lb) so it wasn't too close. I've seen a lot of incorrect installation guides on Nasioc, etc where people put them all the way against the subframe which causes a lot of NVH and excess clunking.

You can certainly tighten the stock crossmember bolts back down tight, according to Peaty, 94ish ft/lb is correct.

FWIW, I love this mod. It really tightened up the rear. I can't wait for the sand on the road to clear off so I can really check the limits!

[Muse]

I've wondered since the first time I saw this mod, what are they supposed to do?

[superu]

^ the story goes....(quoted from another forum).
"These prevent lateral movement of the rear crossmember (where the lateral links and rear of the rear diff. attach). The result is better cornering feel as it should help maintain proper geometry throughout the turn by not letting the crossmember shift under hard cornering.

Subaru has alignment holes they use for assembling the rear crossmember in the correct spot on the car, that's where these are installed. The bushing is centered upon the crossmember and the bolt runs through the bushing into the threaded inserts on the car."

[superu]

And here's from that thread linked by WisconsinMark
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin ... hp?t=32200 (http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=32200)

[superu]

Interesting. Some kits sit flush others do not. It may not apply as mine are not a kit but rather a flanged bushing and bolt...


The lockdown bolts aren't supposed to go flush against the crossmember, as confirmed by Peaty @ scoobymods (note the pictures in post #4):

http://www.scoobymods.com/showthread.ph ... 15c71&amp; (http://www.scoobymods.com/showthread.php/kartboy-subframe-locking-bolts-aka-9236.html?s=a24fd00f0a097c77d01bdfdb52e15c71&amp;)

If you follow the torque specs for the lockdown bolts they should end up short of flush with the crossmember, which is correct. I found that I had to back off a bit on one side (more like 50 ft/lb) so it wasn't too close. I've seen a lot of incorrect installation guides on Nasioc, etc where people put them all the way against the subframe which causes a lot of NVH and excess clunking.

You can certainly tighten the stock crossmember bolts back down tight, according to Peaty, 94ish ft/lb is correct.

FWIW, I love this mod. It really tightened up the rear. I can't wait for the sand on the road to clear off so I can really check the limits!

[ctbrighton]

I preferred the kartboy kits and others where the bushing was machined to incorporate the two different hole sizes of the crossmember, the upper hole is smaller than the lower etc...but either way it will tighten things up. Awesome mod for the money by far.

[famous1994]

Replaced the bulbs in my cluster, I had the two big ones out so I just replaced them all. Surprisingly it was easy getting the whole thing out and back in. I even got the speedo-cable plugged back in on the first try.

http://i958.photobucket.com/albums/ae68/famous1994/WP_20140409_15_37_13_Pro20140409175428_zps66f4ddc0.jpg (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/famous1994/media/WP_20140409_15_37_13_Pro20140409175428_zps66f4ddc0.jpg.html)

[superu]

Replaced the bulbs in my cluster, I had the two big ones out so I just replaced them all. Surprisingly it was easy getting the whole thing out and back in. I even got the speedo-cable plugged back in on the first try.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/ (http://s958.photobucket.com/user/famous1994/media/WP_20140409_15_37_13_Pro20140409175428_zps66f4ddc0.jpg.html)

Any chance you shined a light in each of them, especially the unbulbed ones :).

[Wiscon_Mark]

Interesting. Some kits sit flush others do not. It may not apply as mine are not a kit but rather a flanged bushing and bolt...

It may depend on whether or not you can get enough of the flanged bushing up in the crossmember to stop lateral movement without tightening it down all the way. If you can, great, if not, you may be looking at some more NVH. Given your suspension setup, I doubt you'd have to worry about cracking the crossmember, like some guys have reported with WRX/STis that are used as track or auto-x cars.

[scoobyleg]

finally got around to putting my JDM golden yellow vinyl on my fogs! i love the look it gives to my 03 leggy L! i also purchased my lip, UEL headers and a set of BC coilovers! its been an expensive few days! finally my car is coming together!

a couple of weeks ago i found me a set of brand new 2014 wrx wheels! i love the way they look! cant want to get a set of non- oem wheels tho!

[famous1994]

Replaced the bulbs in my cluster, I had the two big ones out so I just replaced them all. Surprisingly it was easy getting the whole thing out and back in. I even got the speedo-cable plugged back in on the first try.


Any chance you shined a light in each of them, especially the unbulbed ones :).

Yes I did, why?

[98legwag]

Cleaned the MAF sensor and installed the AVO panel filter on the 09. Washed the 98 yesterday.

[superu]

Replaced the bulbs in my cluster, I had the two big ones out so I just replaced them all. Surprisingly it was easy getting the whole thing out and back in. I even got the speedo-cable plugged back in on the first try.


Any chance you shined a light in each of them, especially the unbulbed ones :).

Yes I did, why?

Just wondering if you found some surprises ;)
I had a "Height Hi" in mine (EUDM), FWD, AT stuff, ABS and a couple TCS lights (none of which are in my particular vehicle). I was hoping for a "LO" to wire up for the low range. No luck though :-/

here's my 95 lego instrument luster, edited up
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/BD2520instument2520cluster-1.png
I think I could try to make one of the blanks work for a LO indicator. . . .

[famous1994]

Replaced the bulbs in my cluster, I had the two big ones out so I just replaced them all. Surprisingly it was easy getting the whole thing out and back in. I even got the speedo-cable plugged back in on the first try.


Any chance you shined a light in each of them, especially the unbulbed ones :).

Yes I did, why?

Just wondering if you found some surprises ;)
I had a "Height Hi" in mine (EUDM) and a couple TCS lights. I was hoping for a "LO" to wire up for the low range. No luck though :-/
Mine didn't have Hi/Lo, the blank ones ended up being A/T Fluid and Stop Lamp. I put bulbs in them, but they didn't light up at all.

[geckoboy86]

Anyone with a 4th gen sedan. Tint your taillights. It looks so much better.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_5960JPG-1.jpg

[mdennett99]

I did when I had my 4th gen.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/4e7asuqu-1.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

New shifter bushings and joint went in thursday... and today I put in a kartboy short shifter. Feels awesome. Buddy and I went offroading after we finished installing his GT wing... and by offroading, I mean doing 50+ mph on tight twisty rough gravel roads during a thunderstorm.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSC_0004Edit_zpsbee49350-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/DSC_0003Edit_zps9f56db99-1.jpg

[grayguy]

Those are cool pics.

I worked On my brother in laws 97L with swapped 25d. Headgaskets and timing belt

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[amusa]

Wash the subi yesterday along cleaning the leather in my Euro. Checking up on the status of some OEM fog lights that I have order for the Subi.

[Perdue]

Front rotors, pad, and caliper pin boots got here Friday, and the new coil and plug wires got here yesterday. Gonna pick up a rear main seal from the dealership Thursday, and then its time to fix this thing once and for all. I am eyeing sets of 2007 WRX seats and 2005 Legacy seats locally, as well as spring and struts, so hopefully the real fun can start soon.

[phi11]

changed out the front end link in the '07 OB

[fogls]

Installed a dual din Kenwood.

[superu]

Those are cool pics.

I worked On my brother in laws 97L with swapped 25d. Headgaskets and timing belt

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Was the 97 originally a 2.2? If so what are his/your impressions of the 25d swap?! :)

[Chausx]

Pulled the engine out of my donor Legacy and found the problem I was having wasn't as bad as expected.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMAG0680_zpsdatu8xa7-1.jpg[/url]
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMAG0681_zpshoco6dih-1.jpg[/url]

[thenines']

I failed to patch leaking rack lines so I could drive ('91 parts car) it-still waiting to here back from a subie junk yard in conn.

[thesavo]

I pulled the lock cylinder for my rear gate. I have determined the cylinder is indeed frozen. I seem to be missing the connecting rod to the latch. Two more things on the salvage "to get" list. I reconnected the link Rod on passenger door. That was disco from the remote lock. It's scary that in the event of an emergency, the passenger couldn't unlock their door in a power failure. I replaced dead speakers on front passenger door. Moved the working drivers speaker to the back and Replaced it with a new one. I wrote down some measurements for some electrical mods.

Lastly I tightened the hand brake.

[geckoboy86]

New photo of the twins.

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My mothers car and mine. Her's was going in for service. She has my trunk with spoiler, my bug guard. This shows the difference in tail lights.

[superu]

outback sedan awesomeness!!!! :smt027

[grayguy]

Those are cool pics.

I worked On my brother in laws 97L with swapped 25d. Headgaskets and timing belt
Was the 97 originally a 2.2? If so what are his/your impressions of the 25d swap?! :)

He never drove it as a 2.2l. I bought it with a blown 2.2, swapped in a 200k gutless 2.2 my buddy abandoned in my garage after hisb
3.3 swap, and then a few months later got a free 25d and put that in. The 25d was a vast improvement over the gutless 2.2

[grayguy]

Today I helicoiled a few holes for the exhaust manifold on said swapped 97

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[Grafton]

added onto "the look into this" list after driving the STi for a while and jumping back into the legacy, mainly the mushy feelling brakes

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yesterday, I put new front brakes on! I had a frozen caliper, so I decided to do everything at once.

Centric High Carbon painted rotors, Eclipse (NAPA) reman. Calipers, and Hawk HPS Street Performance Pads. I would have gone with the Stoptech pads, but they were sold out.

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Shiny!

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[Muse]

Oooooo, purty!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yeah, I wish the anti-squeak grease was clear instead of red, but I love my painted brakes :)

[Hinyo]

put coolant in her and cleaned out the crap from the rebuild. She will be ready to drive tomorrow and hopefully ill put of a ridiculously overdue and BIG MRI thread lol

[Yokosilver]

Fixed up most of my car issues. I still need new tires and a strut before I can drive it legally.

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[Grimmrican]

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Saying goodbye was tough but I had to do it

[dynonacht]

Got some saturn stuff out of the way so I can start collecting subaru parts.

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Currently looking into coilovers for the ob.

[superu]

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Saying goodbye was tough but I had to do it
:smt022

[Hinyo]

DROVE HER!!!!! WHAT A FEELING!!!! fixed the cross over to IAC leak. topped off the coolant. Now to look into adjusting hte TPS. OH also did a headlight restore and seal =) they are shiny

[86bratman]

DROVE HER!!!!! WHAT A FEELING!!!! fixed the cross over to IAC leak. topped off the coolant. Now to look into adjusting hte TPS. OH also did a headlight restore and seal =) they are shiny

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[ddudlext]

I'm new here, but thought I'd go ahead and join in.

I took the long way around installing a replacement set of tail lights on my 97 outback, the ones that came with the car were cracked, hazed, and the center section had a hole right over where the D/S back up light bulb was. I can honestly say it took way longer than I thought it would, I didn't realize at first i needed remove the wiper to get at the last two bolts in the middle, and i'm now going to be on the look out for some grey trim pieces to go in back to replace the two I damaged :-(

I also swapped over my stock wheels with 205 70R 15 no name trash tires that came with the car for a set of 205 50R 16s on 2.5rs wheels that have been poorly rattle canned.

lots and lots of wheel gap now with the stock suspension.

next project will probably be going after the suspension and brakes and upgrading to WRX stuff.

felt good to finally do more than put gas in it though.

[fogls]

Changed the drivers side rear door.

[Dr_sly_man]

I got some new shoes! A nice set of Katana k15 rims, with some decent rubber, Restored my Wiper arms and got new blades, and got myself a Deutschland sticker. That adds at least 50 HP right? Also checked the diff oil levels and got a professional alignment.

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The arms were super rusty and gross. I sanded the patina and paint off and gave them a nice new paint job, along with some fresh blades.

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[twoheadedboy]

[quote="Dr_sly_man"]d got myself a Deutschland sticker. That adds at least 50 HP right?

Only if you drive a Honda haha!

[Navi271]

On the 95, I got the front driver's side axle replaced because a boot was torn, summer wheels are on, and I had to replace a clamp on my intake that randomly came apart because of a little rust on it.

On the 05, I replaced the license plate lights with LEDs, installed a used SPT heat shield for the turbo because I didn't have the stock one, and took the tint off the front windows because it was too dark and illegal.
Tomorrow the 05 gets a new oil filter gasket and passenger side valve cover gasket.

[superu]

d got myself a Deutschland sticker. That adds at least 50 HP right?

Only if you drive a Honda haha!
Or more like a 'cedes

[amusa]

I finish up the fog lights then drove it to the gas station since my wife let the gas light to turn on. My brain was thinking supercharger. My wife will kill me.

[98legwag]

DROVE HER!!!!! WHAT A FEELING!!!! fixed the cross over to IAC leak. topped off the coolant. Now to look into adjusting hte TPS. OH also did a headlight restore and seal =) they are shiny
Glad you fixed leak. And that it was exactly what you thought it was.

[Odycee]

Made this FATBOY front end links for all my Subie's with WL bushings, rear is next.

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Installed.

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[thesavo]

I went salvaging. I picked up some wood grain switch garnishes and radio bezel from an early 2000 outback wagon. I got a defrost mirror. I didn't notice until I got home the mirror is bigger from the out outback.

[Perdue]

Painted one of Roger's old fenders to see what it would look like...tomorrow, I will pull her into the garage and take care of my ignition issue, as well as my brakes. Still waiting on my new rear main seal from the dealer, and then its on to the clutch, transmission, and shift linkage.
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[Thomistopheles]

Detailed the GT. A detailing/LGT buddy and I teamed up to get it done quickly, 6ish hours instead of the 12-15 it would have taken if I did it solo. 2-3 steps of paint correction, had to go really aggressive in some areas.

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[dynonacht]

Fuck that looks good.

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[Huffer]

Painted one of Roger's old fenders to see what it would look like...tomorrow, I will pull her into the garage and take care of my ignition issue, as well as my brakes. Still waiting on my new rear main seal from the dealer, and then its on to the clutch, transmission, and shift linkage.


Dude, you're gonna make me cry.

[rougeben83]

Not today, but last week my Legacy met its unfortunate end due to my carelessness (unsure the status of the engine, drivetrain is still intact, the body is shot). I'm still deciding whether another subaru is in the cards for me in the near future; or go ahead and buy one of the other cars I've been thinking of as a replacement now, rather than later.

[Perdue]

Don't cry, friend. Through my car, yours will live on. :)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Not today, but last week my Legacy met its unfortunate end due to my carelessness (unsure the status of the engine, drivetrain is still intact, the body is shot). I'm still deciding whether another subaru is in the cards for me in the near future; or go ahead and buy one of the other cars I've been thinking of as a replacement now, rather than later.

...what happened? Road or track accident?

[Muse]

Nonononononoooo! What happened?

[Hinyo]

Drove her to the junkyard...... TO GET MORE PARTS!!! BOO YAAHH GRANDMA lol. Was looking for some more GT fogs... failed they were toasted. Got a new spare tire holder cover since my old one rusted from water in the trunk and I found the jack cover for a sedan!!! also got an odometer so I'm prepping for an LED mod. Pretty productive day =)

[Hinyo]

Not today, but last week my Legacy met its unfortunate end due to my carelessness (unsure the status of the engine, drivetrain is still intact, the body is shot). I'm still deciding whether another subaru is in the cards for me in the near future; or go ahead and buy one of the other cars I've been thinking of as a replacement now, rather than later.

Yeah what they said... What happened? This was such a SWEET legacy...

[Felipe]

Finally got around to fixing that pass side leak. Ends up being unpluged sunroof drain tube

(not my picture) i did this same mod to mine.

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[thesavo]

I fixed my waving wiper spoiler. The rivets had come loose. I put a #2 square drive wood screw in a bench vice. The indentation of the head cradled the rivet. I struck the other end with a hammer. No more waving wiper spoiler. It would benefit anyone trying this, to use a nail set. Better aim.

[4U2Envy]

Installed my BD Zero/Sports intercooler shroud(finally found one!!) as well as my carbon fiber "dipped" hood scoop(nobody can tell me who makes it). I have the Zero/Sports radiator shroud to put on as well but that will have to be modded to fit.

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[BE-Fresh]

I ordered brakes finally! Warped rotors are not fun on a daily driver with 270 whp...

[camroncamera]

Finally got around to fixing that pass side leak. Ends up being unpluged sunroof drain tube

(not my picture) i did this same mod to mine.

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Heh that's my picture :)
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.p ... ost3204399 (http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/just-purchased-98-lgt-wagon-coolant-positive-hydrocarbons-151027.html?p=3204399#post3204399)

[Thomistopheles]

Ditched the factory sub. Now running a 10" Orion XTRpro in a .75ft³ ported box and a Memphis PRD500.1 amp.

[98legwag]

I ordered brakes finally! Warped rotors are not fun on a daily driver with 270 whp...
I have a warped rotor on the 3.0R. Its annoying. The pads where replace shortly before I bought it so I am not dealing with it yet.

[Perdue]

It's been a hectic couple of weeks, so I haven't been able to get much done. We took today off work and I did clean the garage today and do SOME organizing (I really need to build shelves, so add that to my list :roll: ) and got the car moved in.

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And this is what I will be looking at for the next week...New front rotors, Powerstop Pads, freeing and regreasing/sealing front slide pins, new Goodridge stainless brakes lines (the ones from the previous owner have seen better days), plugs, plug wires, ignition coil, exhaust gaskets, and replacing the transmission, as well as the shift linkage, clutch and pressure plate, and flywheel.

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Hopefully, when this is done, I can fix my air conditioning, reseal my power steering pump, and get around to some summer tires and springs.

[Yokosilver]

Haha, got a call from the shop saying that they don't know why my back wiper isn't spraying fluid.

[thenines']

It's been a hectic couple of weeks, so I haven't been able to get much done. We took today off work and I did clean the garage today and do SOME organizing (I really need to build shelves, so add that to my list :roll: ) and got the car moved in.

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And this is what I will be looking at for the next week...New front rotors, Powerstop Pads, freeing and regreasing/sealing front slide pins, new Goodridge stainless brakes lines (the ones from the previous owner have seen better days), plugs, plug wires, ignition coil, exhaust gaskets, and replacing the transmission, as well as the shift linkage, clutch and pressure plate, and flywheel.

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Hopefully, when this is done, I can fix my air conditioning, reseal my power steering pump, and get around to some summer tires and springs. You're not putting Autolite plugs in your Leggy :shock:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yeah, John, just do NGK, it's not worth it.

[rougeben83]

Thanks for the concern both on and off the forum. The story is in my MR1 thread.

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[Perdue]

I actually used Autolite Coppers in the Outback before I sold it to my parents and it's STILL running fine years later. What's wrong with them? I mean, I'm sure they aren't as good or long lasting as an iridium plug, but at what cost? Not arguing, but asking for enlightenment.

[rougeben83]

I think any copper plug should be ok. They all need to be replaced more frequently than the iridiums. Those multi-tip things that they try to hock at the auto store is a big no-no though.

[betterforeign1]

Well if I can find someone to help me drain fluids, I can do tranny and Differential fluids.

[Perdue]

Yeah, I'm going to just use the Autolites for now. I have them, and can easily replace them when they wear out in a couple years (I don't put a ton of mileage on this car at the moment).

[thenines']

I actually used Autolite Coppers in the Outback before I sold it to my parents and it's STILL running fine years later. What's wrong with them? I mean, I'm sure they aren't as good or long lasting as an iridium plug, but at what cost? Not arguing, but asking for enlightenment. You don't want to use iridium or platinum tip plugs in a car that was not designed for them-and they get replaced at 90k.

[Perdue]

I was pretty sure that they weren't really needed. I have always run these, with the exception of the Honda, which had platinum from the factory.

[superu]

Pulled a trailer and about 800# of raft and gear 3+ hours, and still got 21+ MPG!! Yup, Suba-awesomenss

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[Snow Wolf]

Cleaned her, new fog light bulbs and stuck stickers on helmet for upcoming race day lol :D

[Grimmrican]

Oh damn Ben I hope ur ok after that crash. Sorry to see ur car wrecked. But glad to see u have ur health

[chrish8r]

I did a temporary fix for my exhaust. After the stock headers were put back on, the pipes shifted and the second cat is making contact with the trans crossmember(Or atleast I think that is what it is). It is loud and is very annoying. Not too sure what to do besides redoing my exhaust. Not what I want to do at this point in time.....

[yaya]

Finally installed my kph to mph converter for my bfm

[superu]

love your avatar 4U2Envy: https://sl-i.net/FORUM/download/file.php?avatar=11393_1305060262.gif

[Perdue]

Got the driver's side brakes done, finally. The pins have been a pain to get unseized, and one of the passenger's side pins isn't coming out. Ordering a new caliper bracket and pins to repair that side, so by my NEXT week off, I should be driving the car again. I am going to try and at least get the old transmission out tomorrow, and hopefully get the new one in. I swear, this car fights me every single step of the way though, so we will see. :mad:

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[Huffer]

It's because you wait too long John... ;)

[Snow Wolf]

Cleaned AFM and ICV. Rewired speakers in parcel tray as they weren't working and started to hide earthing cables in engine bay :)

[Perdue]

It's because you wait too long John... ;)
Shhhhhhhhh! :lol:

[Thomistopheles]

Finally got around to detailing the interior. Been too busy with customer cars to work on my own, had a few hours free this afternoon. Other stuff that's changed with the interior since I bought it... new head unit, new front speakers, memphis prd500.1 + 10" Orion XTRpro, kartboy short shifter, teardrop delrin knob, non-shattered radio trim, and it has a functioning cupholder.

When I bought the car:
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Now:
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[Perdue]

^ Wow...that's one hell of a change. Great work as usual.

Got a lot more done today, but I go back to work for my week on Thursday, so I'm not sure how much more I will get the transmission out in the hour or so I will have tomorrow.

[Wiscon_Mark]

You know what that interior needs, Thom? WRX seats.

[Thomistopheles]

Nope... been there, done that. Didn't like how high they sit.

[amusa]

Testing the electrical current on the rear tag lights on my Euro. This week I have to remove the inner trunk lid cover to test the harness plug.

[98legwag]

Nope... been there, done that. Didn't like how high they sit.
Not saying it would help because I don't know, but what if you swap the rails?

[Thomistopheles]

I don't dislike my stock seats in the LGT enough to bother, lol. Maybe I'll try swapping rails someday... if I don't just find a set of leather.

Not my car, but I worked on a OB XT interior today...
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[1996Battlewagon]

You sir are a magician. Drive to Tennessee and get the gear oil smell out of my Outback. I'll pay you.

[Thomistopheles]

Oh man... gear oil is not fun. If it's in your carpet, you'll have to rip it out to clean underneath it too. Cargo area it'll soak into the board under the carpet, has to be replaced.

[mdennett99]

Dropped it.

Before
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[thenines']

Dropped it.

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The wheels look great!

[amusa]

Finally took apart the trunk in my Euro. I was getting steady power to the rear tag light and once I put everything back then it started to flicker (strobe light). I will just order the whole exterior tag light assembly. Hope this will solve the issue.

[rkrenicki]

Finally took apart the trunk in my Euro.

What is this "Euro" you keep mentioning?

[amusa]

MB CLK

[Navi271]

I redid the passenger valve cover on the GT, and replaced the stupid "half-moon" gaskets as well this time. Hopefully this will stop oil from dripping on my exhaust. Next I think I will be installing a new turbo inlet and TMIC to throttle body hose. Brakes will have to be done soon as well.

[Thomistopheles]

The BD got fan type washer nozzles from a BH, rebuilt PS pump, plate frame, oil change, shift boot, folding mirrors, red hazard switch, and an oil change. Oh, and I grabbed some floor mats since I didn't have any.

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[1996Battlewagon]

Oh man... gear oil is not fun. If it's in your carpet, you'll have to rip it out to clean underneath it too. Cargo area it'll soak into the board under the carpet, has to be replaced.

Yep. About a quart of it. It was an accident with a unsealed bottle. While the car's in Tennessee, my mother has been driving it and cleaned it to the point of an apprentice detailer but there still is a lingering gear oil smell.

Depending on what direction this car goes, I might just strip out all the carpet by year's end.

[superu]

The BD got fan type washer nozzles from a BH, rebuilt PS pump, plate frame, oil change, shift boot, folding mirrors, red hazard switch, and an oil change. Oh, and I grabbed some floor mats since I didn't have any.

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Do your upgraded squirters spray way lower? Mine do, I'd say lower than mid height on the windshield where as the ones in our OBS seem setup to account t for spray when driving, I.e. they spray on the upper half when not moving.

[superu]

The BD got fan type washer nozzles from a BH, rebuilt PS pump, plate frame, oil change, shift boot, folding mirrors, red hazard switch, and an oil change. Oh, and I grabbed some floor mats since I didn't have any.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/matsBA_zpsbc3ad007-1.jpg

Do your upgraded squirters spray way lower? Mine do, I'd say lower than mid height on the windshield where as the ones in our OBS seem setup to account t for spray when driving, I.e. they spray on the upper half when not moving.

[Odycee]

Selling my front KB, and installed my Fatboy end links with WL bushings.

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[famous1994]

Replaced my dying Eclipse headunit with a JVC KW-R500
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[amusa]

Driving the Legacy this week until I solve that stupid tag light issue. Getting another set of CAN-BUS LED bulbs tomorrow and I'm waiting for the tag light assembly to come in.

The Legacy is now growing on me. I'm now happy that I made the purchase but I notice the front city light stays on while the light is off. Is this normal on the 2013?

[famous1994]

Driving the Legacy this week until I solve that stupid tag light issue. Getting another set of CAN-BUS LED bulbs tomorrow and I'm waiting for the tag light assembly to come in.

The Legacy is now growing on me. I'm now happy that I made the purchase but I notice the front city light stays on while the light is off. Is this normal on the 2013?
My Mom's 2009 Legacy does that too, they are running lights.