What have you done to your car today?

[track8]

Lawyer up, it costs more money but at least on my last 2 tickets, points reduced to nothing. :cool: Typically they just want money, think of it as a selective tax on your freedom to speed.

Drove the truck to work, just to make sure I can actually use it for a spell while I maintain/update the wagon.

[BenO]

yup plan on getting a lawyer I can't afford the points on my license and insurance increase

[xXGTBspecXx]

just goto court and say i can pay the fine but cant afford the points.. most of the time the judge isnt a asshole and finds something you can do to get no points..

[Huffer]

getting BACK on topic:

this morning before work I replaced a seized brake caliper. Now I just have to bleed it, get an alignment, swap out to my summer rims (finally) and DRIVE! :smt006

[Benfolio]

I'm cutting big holes in my rear door panels as we speak. :shock:

[dodik]

just bought 08 wrx stock head unit for it yay, does anyone know if the plugs are the same, i wont get till next week so it would be cool to know before i get it.

[Benfolio]

See? Holes.

Before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/0708091233a-1.jpg


After:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/0708091251a-1.jpg

Now..... about that two tone leather rear seat....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/0708091255a-1.jpg

Apparantly, according to the 1997 Accessory guide I had in my BD when I bought it, the leather was an add-on for the GT only, but WAS available for the wagon (GT), part number F4110AS100
Just gotta FIND one....

[rougeben83]

changed driving lights, different position now...

[bentleyshane25]

i Swapped out the ugly cloth door panels in my 97 gt with some nicer black leather ones out of a newer limited! :smt023
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/craigslistebaypics046-1.jpg

Now i gotta do somethin bout the carpet and seats. . . hmmmmmm

[track8]

Apparantly, according to the 1997 Accessory guide I had in my BD when I bought it, the leather was an add-on for the GT only, but WAS available for the wagon (GT), part number F4110AS100
Just gotta FIND one....
For sure it's available in a GT wagon. Ask me how I know, just don't ask where I keep my car. :grin: :smt023

[jey]

Hooked up a boost gauge. Hot Rod style:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/boost1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/boost2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/boost3-1.jpg

Apparently I'm making a little over 5 psi. Time to throw in a MBC.

[green97gt]

^^^^THAT^^^^ is awesome. very mad max... i heart mad max.

:smt027
:smt023

[rougeben83]

lol awesome jey :smt023

[DLC]

Got my MS3 headers a day early. Should be able to get them installed tomorrow.

[Grafton]

goo-gone'd the stickers off the rear end of the leggy

[Benfolio]

Apparantly, according to the 1997 Accessory guide I had in my BD when I bought it, the leather was an add-on for the GT only, but WAS available for the wagon (GT), part number F4110AS100
Just gotta FIND one....
For sure it's available in a GT wagon. Ask me how I know, just don't ask where I keep my car. :grin: :smt023

Milwaukee is only so big...... :twisted:

Guy I sold my hood and bumper to had a good left tail light (mine was cracked) and tailgate trim panel (mine had a hole), so I swapped those into the BK today.

Washed and waxed the shitty paint just in time for the rain. Or parade. Or whatever. Looks better than it did.

[gryffinwings]

Installed stock intake system with a K&N filter and a Oil Catch can. The Stock intake system is to be modified with either 2.5" or 3" piping.

[track8]

Milwaukee is only so big...... :twisted:
But I still wouldn't want to have to paint all of it. :shock:

drilled into the hatch :smt009 ..
came out with this: :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/DSC01404-1.jpg

[Benfolio]

GT-ified my interior some more. Swapped my leather steering wheel finally.

[Brockley]

Got Hawk pads again (after swapping to WRX fronts about a year ago and missing Hawks up front)

Doing that, and bleeding the clutch tonight!

[jey]

Got an alignment - glad I did too - had 1.09 degrees of toe in on the front :lol:

[jg09]

I think my durango had you beat. It once had a few degrees of toe-OUT once when I took it in after a hard day of 4-wheeling.

[evolegacy]

drove around for a bit to try and figure out a problem with my suspension that I have been having. Turns out I have either a broken control arm, bushings, or tie rod on my front passenger side, only thing is, when I looked to check them, they are all fine.......ugh.....I love my car ^_^""

[DLC]

Changed the plugs in a PT Cruiser...eesh.

Removed the U-Haul trailer hitch from my BK4. Cleverly mounted and now I have 35-40lbs less on the absolute rear of the car.

Looked around for the foglight wiring, and didn't see any. Sadface.

[99SUS SFD]

Started it up and drove it for the first time in 9 days. Boy, to go from a 4.7L Grand Cherokee all week back to the Suby takes some getting used it.

[chuckthefuk]

More Noltec parts arrived today. Rear trailing arm bushings and Front/Rear camber plates (Club-sport which a fancy name for Race spec)

Found a local guy selling some 04 Sti springs w/ KYB inserts an pro drive lowering springs. the deal is in the works..

-Chuck

[evolegacy]

decided to cut the tip of the CAI off so its straight instead of curving towards my strut. Also painted the pipe black and decided wth why not and painted my grill flat black.

[Benfolio]

decided wth why not and painted my grill flat black.

:smt023

Still need to do mine. Ran out of paint. Need to go to the store. Stupid chrome grille. Only chrome on the whole car. Except the emblems. Oooooh should paint them black too. THEN THE WHEELS. :twisted:

[Reuben]

Put Bendix front brake bads in me car today. Only general's, but better than the shite the previous owner had put in there! Mmmm, new brake feel :D

[jg09]

Ugh, experienced the first signs of auto transmission failure in the bmw. Even more ugh, looked at what a new transmission would cost.

Thinking about unloading the car for something inexpensive to maintain.

[chuckthefuk]

^^^^
what like a subaru :grin:

[green97gt]

"fixed" the front bumper on dads SVX, bent it back into shape as much as possible. deleted the snorkus on it while we were there, now he says he likes the beefier sound, but his gas mileage is going down, i told him it was from him ROMPING on it all the time. cleaned it up a bit. pics to come at some point.

then on the way home in my POS van i smelled "hot" came to a stop and saw smoke coming from my driver side front, come to find out my brake caliper had locked up and gotten so hot it melted my cheap ass wheel cover. damnit, so i fixed that and now my van is rockin the steelies.

[rougeben83]

^^^^
what like a subaru :grin:

for him a subaru isn't cheap to maintain either :smt005 :smt006

[hallowpoint]

yesturday i washed my car and did that Hog-Zaust thing. and it sound like crap but ill keep it for a bit till i get real exhaust.

[DLC]

I called Mike at Bosal. They do still have that really sweet deal on the SPT BD and BG/BK axlebacks. Should have one ordered tomorrow and I think it will compliment my MS3 single-port header.

[BenO]

When to the junkyard and found an older version intake tube that lacks the extraneous boxes and tubes. picking it up tomorrow for probably 5 bucks tops.

Still working on getting my foglights back in. Mixed screws and bolts didn't work well kept breaking the JB weld. got matching screws and bolts so need to redo the JB weld with the new bolts. Anyone have the best way to remove JB weld remnants so that the surface will be flat again?

Found out that the junkyard owner has noticed a higher demand for subaru's and has been buying a good deal of them lately so plus 1 for me!

[DLC]

I'd be interested to know from which year you're getting the intake tube from. I'd really like to pick one of those up and see if it's that much louder or better than the box.

^ thought about the $30 intake from ebay?

[DLC]

I have an intake already, and just want to replace that tube. Are we talking about something that would replace just that part?

Turn 3 intake:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/DSCF3918JPG-1.jpg

[Huffer]

^^ for that you should just get some generic tubing + couple of silicone sections and hose clamps. That'll delete the silencer tube and retain your "torque" box.

Alternatively you could delete the entire section with an ebay intake or a 2.2L 95-97 intake tube like the one I have.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/08/IMG_0430-1.jpg

I just got done with fixing my passengerside front strut. For some reason I'd assembled the strut without the cone washer, bad move. Took me and a buddy about 20mins to pull the whole thing out and fix the issue. Car rides GREAT now. :D

[DLC]

The problem with replacing just the MAF-to-box section is that IAC fitting. On the Cobb CAI I had, they'd simply gluegunned in a part, which did the job, but by the time I got it I had to completely reseal it. A 95-97 EJ22E tube sounds like a simpler solution.

Do we have any reason to believe that the box is actually there to improve torque? Could it be to simply help to lower the intake noise even more than the previous models in the pursuit of "refinement"?

[jg09]

Do we have any reason to believe that the box is actually there to improve torque? Could it be to simply help to lower the intake noise even more than the previous models in the pursuit of "refinement"?

Isn't it apparently on there for "air on demand" in case you get into a situation where you need more air than the intake can take in? That sounds like BS. I'm sure someone could take it off and either notice no difference in power, or maybe a little more.

[BenO]

Mine will look like what Huffer posted. For a few bucks it shouldn't be hard to take off the current intake section and replace it to see the difference. I will try to get it done tomorrow if I have enough time and write my impressions.

[Benfolio]

I like mine. It was free too.

[Huffer]

Do we have any reason to believe that the box is actually there to improve torque? Could it be to simply help to lower the intake noise even more than the previous models in the pursuit of "refinement"?

It's been heavily debated without much actual empirical evidence. I didn't notice much difference between the intakes except for loudness. Butt dyno said nothing, but mechanics hands said "woohoo" to less crap in the engine bay and actually being able to get to the tranny from the top.

[hink01wag]

painted the intake Chevyorange :grin: and mocked up the SC :smt023


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/img_4879-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/img_4884-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/img_4886-1.jpg

[Huffer]

^^ you going to have enough hood clearance?!?

[hink01wag]

that is no!!! i was pissed about that one but its in the shop right now getting a cawlinduction put on it. the guy is cutting down the inside lines of the hood and welding a tapered 3" strip in there. should look bad ass.

[green97gt]

hoods are cheap and IMO it would look kickass for an irregular shaped hole to be cut in a hood, like 1/2 inch or so around where the SC needs to clear hood, like some guys do with those big turbo setups.

wouldnt be practical for daily driving, but it would look wicked for shows and such.

just my two cents. looks killer tho.

[eekay]

painted the intake Chevyorange :grin: and mocked up the SC :smt023

How much boost is the SC pushing? Also, what engine is in your car?

[hink01wag]

i am hoping for 5-8 psi, and its on a ej25 SOHC

i am hoping for 5-8 psi, and its on a ej25 SOHC


ive always wondered.. how can you tell the phase I and II ej25s apart...

and whats the difference between a ej25d and ej25de... i have the latter (jdm)

[BenO]

So turns out the hoses from my intake aren't long enough for the torque box-less intake... so I guess I;m going to go back and get the hoses from the engine too? or just buy some of the hosing and make my own? I don't know which would be easier because the car I got it off of had the engine out and the intake was jst sitting in the car with some other things. but luckily m neighbor's brother owns it and a few people I know work there so I get some good deals.

Also, to remove the grill of my car I know the top clips but the bottom ones, how do they come off? I didn't see any clips or anything like that. and the one side broke off so I'm not going to yank on it and break off the other side

[dplacencia]

Replaced 2 o rings on the wagons AC. It has small leaks. Now it's as good as new. The GT needs a condensor. I will but a new one for that thing.

[Huffer]

Also, to remove the grill of my car I know the top clips but the bottom ones, how do they come off? I didn't see any clips or anything like that. and the one side broke off so I'm not going to yank on it and break off the other side

Same thing - you use a long screwdriver and push the clip release tab.

[eekay]

i am hoping for 5-8 psi, and its on a ej25 SOHC

Nice. That should be a nice full boost. I'm doing 6psi right now on my EJ25D SOHC and it seems to work fine. I'm debating going all the way to 8 as I am well aware that I would entering the "danger zone" and I don't feel like swapping my block just yet. Are you going to take it to the dyno to get some numbers?


ive always wondered.. how can you tell the phase I and II ej25s apart...

and whats the difference between a ej25d and ej25de... i have the latter (jdm)

As far as I know, phase I is the USDM SOHC 2.5L GT engine and phase II is the JDM DOHC 2.5L engine. There isn't much difference as far as engine size/style though. Still completely open decks so the compression needs to stay somewhat high and the boost somewhat low. Unless, of course, you figure out a way to expand the engine a bit (I've heard of super thick gaskets that will do this) or fill in your open deck with some sort of molten steel (Not sure how well that would take though *shrugs*.) Anyhow, there is a company that I'll have to look up again that sells some way awesome cams for the SOHC and DOHC engines that make the engine response phenomenal and make it sound even better. I'll post a reply when I find out what it was.

[Huffer]

That'll be:
deltacam
or
techworks engineering

[gryffinwings]

i am hoping for 5-8 psi, and its on a ej25 SOHC

Nice. That should be a nice full boost. I'm doing 6psi right now on my EJ25D SOHC and it seems to work fine. I'm debating going all the way to 8 as I am well aware that I would entering the "danger zone" and I don't feel like swapping my block just yet. Are you going to take it to the dyno to get some numbers?


ive always wondered.. how can you tell the phase I and II ej25s apart...

and whats the difference between a ej25d and ej25de... i have the latter (jdm)

As far as I know, phase I is the USDM SOHC 2.5L GT engine and phase II is the JDM DOHC 2.5L engine. There isn't much difference as far as engine size/style though. Still completely open decks so the compression needs to stay somewhat high and the boost somewhat low. Unless, of course, you figure out a way to expand the engine a bit (I've heard of super thick gaskets that will do this) or fill in your open deck with some sort of molten steel (Not sure how well that would take though *shrugs*.) Anyhow, there is a company that I'll have to look up again that sells some way awesome cams for the SOHC and DOHC engines that make the engine response phenomenal and make it sound even better. I'll post a reply when I find out what it was.

That is incorrect information, the EJ25 Phase I engine was DOHC and the EJ25 Phase II engine is a SOHC, they weren't for different markets. The phase I motor had like a 9.6:1 Compression ratio and the Phase II had 10.0:1 Compression ratio. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on the CRs.

[DLC]

So turns out the hoses from my intake aren't long enough for the torque box-less intake... so I guess I;m going to go back and get the hoses from the engine too? or just buy some of the hosing and make my own? I don't know which would be easier because the car I got it off of had the engine out and the intake was jst sitting in the car with some other things. but luckily m neighbor's brother owns it and a few people I know work there so I get some good deals.

Also, to remove the grill of my car I know the top clips but the bottom ones, how do they come off? I didn't see any clips or anything like that. and the one side broke off so I'm not going to yank on it and break off the other side

Which hoses aren't long enough?

[BenO]

So turns out the hoses from my intake aren't long enough for the torque box-less intake... so I guess I;m going to go back and get the hoses from the engine too? or just buy some of the hosing and make my own? I don't know which would be easier because the car I got it off of had the engine out and the intake was jst sitting in the car with some other things. but luckily m neighbor's brother owns it and a few people I know work there so I get some good deals.

Also, to remove the grill of my car I know the top clips but the bottom ones, how do they come off? I didn't see any clips or anything like that. and the one side broke off so I'm not going to yank on it and break off the other side

Which hoses aren't long enough?

Well I'm not sure exactly which ones, I know the biggest (thickest) hose reaches fine. the rest are all too short. I think there are 3 of them

[DLC]

So the IAC is fine, but the PVC lines are too short. Good info. If/when I grab one, I'll make sure to grab all of that stuff.

[eekay]

As far as I know, phase I is the USDM SOHC 2.5L GT engine and phase II is the JDM DOHC 2.5L engine. There isn't much difference as far as engine size/style though. Still completely open decks so the compression needs to stay somewhat high and the boost somewhat low. Unless, of course, you figure out a way to expand the engine a bit (I've heard of super thick gaskets that will do this) or fill in your open deck with some sort of molten steel (Not sure how well that would take though *shrugs*.) Anyhow, there is a company that I'll have to look up again that sells some way awesome cams for the SOHC and DOHC engines that make the engine response phenomenal and make it sound even better. I'll post a reply when I find out what it was.

That is incorrect information, the EJ25 Phase I engine was DOHC and the EJ25 Phase II engine is a SOHC, they weren't for different markets. The phase I motor had like a 9.6:1 Compression ratio and the Phase II had 10.0:1 Compression ratio. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on the CRs.

Doh! Sorry. I had that completely backwards. I really did mean it to come out correct. Although, I didn't know the CRs were so different. Thanks for the info. I was correct in that they are both totally open decks though, right?

[eekay]

And just to add to the intake convo, I do have a carbon fiber Weapon R intake for sale with a K&N filter which you can find at www.soapintheintercooler.com (http://www.soapintheintercooler.com) on the main page in "Stuff for sale" or whatever it is. One of the few things I have left. Also have a brand new super bad-ass STi strut bar that won't fit over my TMIC.

[)2edline]

Gar, so my sway bar got installed maybe a week ago with my sheared bolt problem solved by me and my friend in his driveway.

Though I have discovered that my sway bar has flipped and the bar and endlink are pointing completely downwards. It hasnt been like this for long, and I've read up on it from RS25 and NASIOC, and am hoping that my new OEM endlinks are in ok condition. Anyways, I'm crossing my fingers that flipping it back won't be that bad since people say it isn't.

Anyone have experience with this?

[gryffinwings]

As far as I know, phase I is the USDM SOHC 2.5L GT engine and phase II is the JDM DOHC 2.5L engine. There isn't much difference as far as engine size/style though. Still completely open decks so the compression needs to stay somewhat high and the boost somewhat low. Unless, of course, you figure out a way to expand the engine a bit (I've heard of super thick gaskets that will do this) or fill in your open deck with some sort of molten steel (Not sure how well that would take though *shrugs*.) Anyhow, there is a company that I'll have to look up again that sells some way awesome cams for the SOHC and DOHC engines that make the engine response phenomenal and make it sound even better. I'll post a reply when I find out what it was.

That is incorrect information, the EJ25 Phase I engine was DOHC and the EJ25 Phase II engine is a SOHC, they weren't for different markets. The phase I motor had like a 9.6:1 Compression ratio and the Phase II had 10.0:1 Compression ratio. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on the CRs.

Doh! Sorry. I had that completely backwards. I really did mean it to come out correct. Although, I didn't know the CRs were so different. Thanks for the info. I was correct in that they are both totally open decks though, right?

You are correct in saying they are both Open deck.

[jey]

So turns out the hoses from my intake aren't long enough for the torque box-less intake... so I guess I;m going to go back and get the hoses from the engine too? or just buy some of the hosing and make my own?

Yeah a place like O'Reilly's will have hoses and they're pretty cheap. Just take scissors or a knife and cut them to the length desired or often they will just cut some from their bulk hose for you and charge by length.

[chuckthefuk]

My radiator took a dump today :-( pools of coolant down the driveway :-( At least its not a HG..
Got a spare from my t-boned BD/GT in my driveway. Everything seems fine, no leaks, no air bubbles, no temp spikes... Looks like I'am going to be buying a replacement KOYO rad from Reason, this 10+ year old rad business seems like a bad idea. Oh god I can't wait to see how much customs are going to take..

-chuck (off to the cottage, enjoy your weekend sli)

[evolegacy]

decided to take pics of the painted grill and CAI from the other day, here they be

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/IMG00032-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/IMG00033-1.jpg

I eventually gotta put the timing covers back on, when I got the motor the passenger side cams were cracked and the covers busted from transportation, so never got around to puttin on the covers after i replaced the cams. I need to extend my CAI about 3", I cut the angle at the end off but lost the length so its pushing into the pressure sensor.

[DLC]

Got the MS3 headers installed:

(click for gallery)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/DSCF4161JPG-1.jpg (http://gallery.legacycentral.org/v/DLC/98/modifications/exhaust/MS3/installation/)

and ordered the Bosal/SPT axleback, hoping it'll be here next week to make these headers sound a LOT better.

[)2edline]

Adjusted my Whiteline 20mm RSB back into the right position, piece of cake.

Replaced Tie Rods on both sides and installed camber bolts in the rear.

Got an alignment and dialed in 1.5 negative camber all around =D yay.

[BenO]

Got my foglights in finally. Also, put the old style intake tube in. turns out the thickest tube will fit and the long one close to it will reach to one of the connectors but the other two I had to cut new tubes for. the tubing was 7/8th of an inch I do believe.

reactions: car is definitely much louder but in a good healthy roar type of way. As far as actual performance, not so sure. I like to thing it seems quicker but it could be that whole placebo effect.

[Huffer]

Washed car last night, cleaned wheels. Then it rained.

Today: try to fit the Borla, maybe the new 22mm RSB.

[Benfolio]

Got my foglights in finally. Also, put the old style intake tube in. turns out the thickest tube will fit and the long one close to it will reach to one of the connectors but the other two I had to cut new tubes for. the tubing was 7/8th of an inch I do believe.

reactions: car is definitely much louder but in a good healthy roar type of way. As far as actual performance, not so sure. I like to thing it seems quicker but it could be that whole placebo effect.

When I got my free tube it was missing the hoses too, but I had the connectors from it, and two stock resonator boxes. I had to cut one connector to join two hoses because one wasn't long enough. Glad you got yours to work.
Although these cars ARE like Legos for the most part, SOME backyard engineering is required to fit things a little more perfectly.

[JBCLEGACY]

Painted out the wood trim on the interior with flat black;

brakes were making a dragging noise so took 'em apart to check them out, found a pad sticking on the right rear;

while the wheels were off I installed some mudflaps... ssswweett..

[chuckthefuk]

lost all hope with Tein.. Screwed too many times.. ended up scoring a set of Megan Track Spec coilovers for $300. The Rear right needs a rebuild which is dirty cheap from megan themselves..

This should hold over for this year. Maybe something better next year.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6814/partsv.jpg

-Chuck

[jg09]

Bought another truck! 1992 Ford Explorer 4x4

Also, water pump on the bmw is all fucked up, needs to be replaced.

[chuckthefuk]

Bought another truck! 1992 Ford Explorer 4x4

Also, water pump on the bmw is all fucked up, needs to be replaced.

Another truck? WTF? E30's don't last.. EURO = $$ Just get a civic they never break :razz:

[99SUS SFD]

Cleaned the air filter.

[Huffer]

Swapped in an 07 WRX TR shift knob and boot. My red stitch leather shift knob and boot are FS now!
Took out GT fogs. Those are FS too.
Discovered a front oil seal leak, could be coming from the RH cams too. *sigh*
And the passenger side CV is torn now too.

I'm really starting to get annoyed with this car.

[DLC]

I looked and my L doesn't have any visible foglight wiring, which makes me a bit bummed. Not too keen on running my own wiring and switch for that stuff in the event that I were to buy some.

Got an STi trans mount, and hope to have my Bosal axleback this week.

[track8]

Discovered a front oil seal leak, could be coming from the RH cams too. *sigh*I'm really starting to get annoyed with this car.

My front seal had somehow just popped out and was just kind of laying back there leaking. Such an easy fix.

[99soobiegt]

finally got some time to take apart my center console and clean it and then installed the Alpine deck and hid my radar wire behind the dash and thru my glove box, next to come is the short throw and strut bar is on delivery =)

[Wagonista]

I removed the transmission from my car.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Django/Subaru/summer-2009/transmission/dsc_0074.jpg

Oh hai mister clutch cover.

[Brockley]

When I did my clutch, I also did the Oil Separator Cover... since there was about 1/2 inch of oil buildup in the ENTIRE bellhousing...

[Benfolio]

:smt070 Plastic separator cover

[Wagonista]

When I did my clutch, I also did the Oil Separator Cover... since there was about 1/2 inch of oil buildup in the ENTIRE bellhousing...

Yeah, I bought the new main seal from napa today. There was also oil in my bell housing. I'm also replacing the entire transmission since the old one kicked the bucket at 207,003 mi

[JBCLEGACY]

Cleared my headlights a while back so got the parts and LEDs to complete the look:
installed today, but the lighting was so dim I couldn't leave them in for day driving; not nearly visible enough for signals.
pulled them back out, think I'll look for chrome bulbs instead...

[slaytalera]

coming soon(today)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/IMG00059-1.jpg

sorry...bad cell pic :neutral:

[evolegacy]

So I'm driving home today from work, and coming out of a industrial park comes along a 2.5RS, when I got closer I noticed that he's got a Rear Diff. Cover, Bigger Mudflaps than OEM, and he's lowered, so im guessin he's done some work to the powertrain as well. So I'm driving along minding my own business when I noticed he's glancing back at me numorous times and getting a little spirited on the throttle, so for the hell of it i join in. He happens to be going the same way onto the highway as I am and starts to get more agressive with his driving, obviously wanting to race.

There was some light traffic on 3-S and I was able to get by him, thats when i noticed it.........."NASOIC" in big silver lettering on his quarter glass. His expression was the same as mine when he saw the SL-i.net on mine.... :smt029

So he follows me onto 128-N, and this is where I shock myself......after getting off the on-ramp, I floor it up the highway, its got a slant to it so my low-end torque does me no good, thankfully we already were doing 65+ on the ramp. To my surprise, I'm pulling away from him! after hitting the crest of the hill, 120+mph later, He pulls back and I quickly lose sight of him.

This little race tickled my fancy, and making me proud of what I've done to my car so far, even though it is N/A and not turbo (N/A is better though :smt016 )

so ya, i know technically its not something i did TO my car but rather something i did WITH it, I still thought I would share this interesting story with ya.

hehe, my 98GT is better than a 2.5RS, say what you want, I know i prolly have a ton of mods in comparison to his on the powertrain, but idc, i still felt good about it, hehe

[geckoboy86]

So I'm driving home today from work, and coming out of a industrial park comes along a 2.5RS, when I got closer I noticed that he's got a Rear Diff. Cover, Bigger Mudflaps than OEM, and he's lowered, so im guessin he's done some work to the powertrain as well. So I'm driving along minding my own business when I noticed he's glancing back at me numorous times and getting a little spirited on the throttle, so for the hell of it i join in. He happens to be going the same way onto the highway as I am and starts to get more agressive with his driving, obviously wanting to race.

There was some light traffic on 3-S and I was able to get by him, thats when i noticed it.........."NASOIC" in big silver lettering on his quarter glass. His expression was the same as mine when he saw the SL-i.net on mine.... :smt029

So he follows me onto 128-N, and this is where I shock myself......after getting off the on-ramp, I floor it up the highway, its got a slant to it so my low-end torque does me no good, thankfully we already were doing 65+ on the ramp. To my surprise, I'm pulling away from him! after hitting the crest of the hill, 120+mph later, He pulls back and I quickly lose sight of him.

This little race tickled my fancy, and making me proud of what I've done to my car so far, even though it is N/A and not turbo (N/A is better though :smt016 )

so ya, i know technically its not something i did TO my car but rather something i did WITH it, I still thought I would share this interesting story with ya.

hehe, my 98GT is better than a 2.5RS, say what you want, I know i prolly have a ton of mods in comparison to his on the powertrain, but idc, i still felt good about it, hehe

Nice.

I order up a 6 disc CD changer and have some rubber legacy floor mats in route. will take pics as soon as i get them.

[KAG]

Picked up a slightly used Cobb intake w/ brand new K&N filter for $60 :grin:

[hallowpoint]

^^i was trying to buy that one!!!! :smt027

[KAG]

^^i was trying to buy that one!!!! :smt027
Are you aware that it only fits 00-04 models? 95-99 models have a completely different style intake.

[rougeben83]

^^i was trying to buy that one!!!! :smt027
Are you aware that it only fits 00-04 models? 95-99 models have a completely different style intake.

for that price he couldve made it work, you! :twisted:

[eekay]

^^i was trying to buy that one!!!! :smt027

I have a Weapon R carbon fiber intake with K&N filter I'm selling for $60 shipped if you're interested.

[Benfolio]

Chasing a slight popping noise from the front end when I brake hard/accelerate. (it's usually like 3-4 quick pops when braking, one or two when accelerating from a stop)

Tightened the pedal box bolts, and the clutch master, didn't seem to help. The engine and trans mounts are tight.

What else could it be?

[green97gt]

bushings?

[eekay]

Have you checked the CV's?

[track8]

What else could it be?
I've never heard CV's pop on decell. Tough call without hearing it, a dude I work with had a buzzing just off idle, mechanic said it was transmission/torque converter, turned out to be a heat shield.

Installed new front sway end links today, old ones have been driving me insane since mid-winter. Whole car feels way better now.

[Benfolio]

I think it's the sway bar, or bushings to be exact. Was in a rush to swap my GT front bar and since the GT's brackets were different (stupid GT crossmember!) I re-used the L's brackets and bushings, and rammed the bar into them. :twisted:

I need to get it up on a lift at work but have been super busy lately.

[rougeben83]

swapped diffs in a couple of carriers I have. 3.9FD vlsd :wink:

[KAG]

swapped diffs in a couple of carriers I have. 3.9FD vlsd :wink:
Do I see a 6MT in rougeben's future?

[jg09]

not to my car, but I took the Explorer four-wheeling and ended up with body damage from a technical section of the trail... that makes me hardcore!

[decke48]

broke a endlink bolt, but not the plastic endlink :smt005

[95USsubaru]

went to an off-road track with my car and got her nice n muddy. posting new pics of the jdm tails i got from Reuben and cleaned all the audio S*** outta the trunk to put my door back there in waiting for paint and fender haha

[geckoboy86]

got my floor mats
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g4vzh2gkIDQ/Smo2tGfu9_I/AAAAAAAABis/O3-yFapONgk/s400/photo.jpg

[DLC]

Got the Bosal, but still need to take it out of the box and get some pictures before I have it installed at the crack of dawn tomorrow.

[MoclovFlop]

Found out from the adjuster it's officially totaled thanks to hail damage. :-( I now have to wait for the total loss department to call me and tell me how much it's worth and what kind of settlement I'll get. So far they said I have two options: give it up and get full market value, or keep it and get a portion of what it's worth.

I'm leaning toward #2, they would only give me 3 days to find a new car, and I still love it even though it's not as pretty as it was a week ago.

But at least I'll have some money to throw at it (DLC...), and I'll just drive it until I'm ready for a new car.

[evolegacy]

went to do the wheel bearing on my front hub, not realizing just how much work is needed to be done just to get to the old one, so I stared at it most of the day while at the track.......pissed off........ :smt011

[95USsubaru]

its a set shot. i emptied out a puddle like this on a video i have. this was b4 then haha :smt026

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2516/0724091401.jpg

[91Turbolegacy]

Made a custom grille for the tleg

[99SUS SFD]

Vaccuumed and Armor Alled the interior. Polished the headlights with Plastx since they were getting a little oxidized. Looks a lot better now.

[xxkdbxx101]

i did cosmetic today, i tinted the reflectors on the back bumper, took off the pzev sticker, tried to put vinyl on the tail lights but the curves on the light are too steep for vinyl, im going to put an intake in it, an exhaust system, probably a 250watt amp and a 10' or 12' sub because the stock stereo is terrible. its an 08' legacy, im gonna put pics up soon. if anyone has anything they are looking to sell thats aftermarket, let me know, send me pics and price.

[BenO]

washed it. Installed 2 12" audiobahn's with a custom made amp. it's about 800rms and 1200 peak or so. needless to say it will pound the living hell out of my car but i usually have it set pretty low just to get a good thump and the wagon constricts the noise to the inside of the car very well. the sound difference is immense going from inside the car to outside even with the windows down.

[aurelius]

Blew the motor. FML

[evolegacy]

Blew the motor. FML


this seems to be a continuing issue for a lot of us lately, lol

[jg09]

Blew the motor. FML

+1, did that a while ago.


I took out the X's anti-sway bars today, got a little more flex out of the truck now

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/100_1007-1.jpg

[Huffer]

I now have a slipping clutch. Damnation.

Time for the ACT LW fly + street disc + Delta cams. Might as well seeing as the engine will be out too.
Timing belt change, replacement seals...dropping nearly half the value of the car into it!

:smt019

[geckoboy86]

06 WRX CD Changer came in today (Thanks T_F_E)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g4vzh2gkIDQ/Sm3_DfL6VuI/AAAAAAAABi0/TQoxbDgfEpw/s400/photo.jpg
had to rewire my subwoofers but its all good.

[1996Battlewagon]

Bought headgaskets for the JDM 2.5. Going to tear it down tomorrow.

[eekay]

^^ Nice. Good luck!

[chuckthefuk]

Bought headgaskets for the JDM 2.5. Going to tear it down tomorrow.

If you got some spare cash a set of ARP head studs would help make it bulletproof.

[rougeben83]

sti diffuser.

[KAG]

Steering rack bushings. Best $30 I've spent on my car so far.

[02legacygt]

new muffler tip, cause the last one got ripped off .....
also vacuumed, and detail the interior!!

[jg09]

Went four-wheeling again and made a dissapointing discovery. The X suddenly keeps sucking in water and dieing when I go through a mud pit that's been trouble free dozens of times before... hmmm... :-?

[Huffer]

Just stop driving. You're obviously not made for it. :smt017

[99soobiegt]

finally got my strut bar and short throw so i installed them and i am so happy! now im just waiting on the taillights to come in and my shocker sticker lol then im good for a while

[evolegacy]

hearing clunking noises on my passenger side now along with the wheel bearing going on me, im guessing its the ball joint rolling off the wheel bearing, thats always nice.....>.>

[95USsubaru]

tried.....yet again...to install the most annoying fogs ever. and possibly ruined my bumber :smt011 but had some fun b4 all that so today is kinda half n half

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5398/60521162323375593115310.jpg

[jg09]

Did a nice bit of wheeling in the X again

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/100_1018-1.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

The X suddenly keeps sucking in water and dieing when I go through a mud pit that's been trouble free dozens of times before... hmmm... :-?

*cough* Snorkel *cough*

Some PVC piping and a filter. The Pathfinder guys love them. You seem to keep buying these trucks and bmw's when you could of easily found a sweet 91 SS for banana's or a outback for some chump change.

Meh at least theirs mud involved..

-Chuck

[green97gt]

*cough* Snorkel *cough*

Some PVC piping and a filter.

+1 visit your local home improvement store and gat all kind of ideas from good lookin, to down right redneck.

[track8]

Did a resistor and capacitor trick to try to fool my rear O2 sensor and installed my newly re-inforced exhaust hanger that was broken.

[eekay]

Why do you need to trick it?

[jg09]

Sounds like he made a dummy load to make the computer "feel" resistance and think it was there when it actually wasn't.

[99SUS SFD]

He may have installed a high flow cat.

[eekay]

Hrm. Even with a high flow cat, you shouldn't have to make any adjustments. I have one high flow cat and my car is reading fine (Besides burning incredibly rich due to me not recirc'ing just yet and being too lazy to finish my speed density setup.)

[Huffer]

Hrm. Even with a high flow cat, you shouldn't have to make any adjustments. I have one high flow cat and my car is reading fine (Besides burning incredibly rich due to me not recirc'ing just yet and being too lazy to finish my speed density setup.)

it depends entirely on the vehicle. Subaru's are notoriously finicky about their cats vs. non cats vs. headers vs. high flow cats.

[eekay]

Oh, absolutely. It took me 9 years and about $4,000 USD to find a setup that works. Talk about a serious headache.

[track8]

Why do you need to trick it?Ummm, "super high flow cat"?

Going to get a Magnaflow metal substrate cat soon, since the non-cat combined with my homemade exhaust is still too loud and my plates are due.

Tricking it hasn't worked by the way so, into the mothballs she goes, for now.

[eekay]

Yeah. I tried quite a few things to "trick" mine as well. Nothing ever worked. However, I have had some success with moving to a universal downstream O2 sensor. Might be worth a shot. Crappy thing is, it's an expensive shot. :( Did you originally start out with two cats or just one? Might be best to just go with two high-flow cats (if you aren't already.) Not to mention it's illegal to lower the number of cats on a car from the stock amount (in Colorado anyhow.) Good luck!

[Huffer]

You haven't tried an additional O2 spacer to pull it even further from the exhaust stream?

[track8]

Did you originally start out with two cats or just one? Might be best to just go with two high-flow cats (if you aren't already.) Not to mention it's illegal to lower the number of cats on a car from the stock amount (in Colorado anyhow.) Good luck!
WI doesn't even do a visual anymore, if the diagnostic port reads clear you are golden and they no longer even check pre-OBD2 vehicles. At the moment there is no actual cat, just the baby glasspack that is shaped like a highflow that comes in the OBX midpipe. Therein lies the true culprit. :roll:

And the experiment continues...

[track8]

You haven't tried an additional O2 spacer to pull it even further from the exhaust stream?I actually used a sealed up spacer at one point, you know 2 antifoulers but with the end welded shut, so the sensor had it's own tiny atmosphere. The CEL actually went off for a few months with that deal but it eventually returned. I really want to put a cat back on it if only to shave Db's. Emmission legality means almost nothing to me.

[upstateclipse]

I bought and registered my new bad weather/winter legacy yesterday. 98 gt, 182k on the clock and the only problems are it needs some brakes and the brake lights/horn aren't working so today's project is tracing that down to figure out what it is(don't worry I already checked the fuses/bulbs).

[Benfolio]

You haven't tried an additional O2 spacer to pull it even further from the exhaust stream?I actually used a sealed up spacer at one point, you know 2 antifoulers but with the end welded shut, so the sensor had it's own tiny atmosphere. The CEL actually went off for a few months with that deal but it eventually returned. I really want to put a cat back on it if only to shave Db's. Emmission legality means almost nothing to me.

Naughty :smt018

When I had my '98 Crown Vic I had a bad cats and wired in some resistors in the downstream 02's. Worked like a charm.
Planning to do the same if I have issues with my (someday) header and (it's upstairs awaiting header) highflow cat.
WI doesn't usually do a visual but they WILL run the sniffer up your pipe if your car comes in looking like it's been modded. Unless they changed that in the past year. Friend of mine tried to pass his modded 2.5RS and they sniffed him right away. He swapped exhausts from his OTHER 2.5RS and got it to pass, then put the offending exhaust (header/highflow/stromung) back on it.

He naughty too :smt021

[jg09]

Ah yeah, that's why I love WA and it's "once saved, always saved" system. All the vehicle has to do is pass from the factory.

[evolegacy]

Ah yeah, that's why I love WA and it's "once saved, always saved" system. All the vehicle has to do is pass from the factory.


damn i wanna go there lol

anyways, I spent Saturday working on fixing the issues I had with the wheel bearing on my front passenger wheel. turns out the problem was just a lil bigger than I had thought. I'll let this pic do the talking

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00048-1.jpg

if you dont know what your looking at, this is the part of the wheel hub that the bearing gets pressed on. The top portion should be smooth and the same diameter as the bottom, but something either broke or spun free and created this burr on the cylinder, which caused my wheel to wobble around.

had to order the part from the dealership, comes in on monday :smt011

[95USsubaru]

installed an audio system. sounds pretty good and im lovin the extra bass my baby has now haha

[Drakien]

I just did a snorkusectomy and unhooked all the lines and wiring going to the engine so I can do my swap. :D

[Huffer]

met MyogiNightKid today and picked up a set of fog blanks!
Nice guy, next time, coffee!

[Grafton]

I installed the old style intake on my car the one that lacks the torque box

[Benfolio]

Found some rust at the front of the roof, behind the upper windshield moulding.... :cry:

[hallowpoint]

got my seat belt replaced. they said it was going to take a few hours but only took 35 mins. then bought an 02-03 wrx 6 disk player after my 06 wrx one crapped out

[DLC]

I installed the old style intake on my car the one that lacks the torque box

Impressions?

[evolegacy]

got the wheel hub replaced, picked up the car from the cap today, just need to get an alignment and find out why i hear this knock noise coming from what sounds like the CV joints, then again, i've heard that way back, just havent heard it for a while til recently.

[97Scoobyl]

Tried to start it and it died. haha

[Benfolio]

Suspension's knocking more..... ugh..... found a Fozzy that needs a trans on CL, maybe I'll swap my shit into IT instead of the wagon. :lol:

[95USsubaru]

finished sanding the fender i got from ^^^^ (benfollo). thanks again haha. the door i got from mv420xx is prepped and ready for color coat. too bad i gotta wait till nxt week for the paint.... ouch.... :-?

[Huffer]

Axle install today.

[track8]

Suspension's knocking more..... ugh..... found a Fozzy that needs a trans on CL, maybe I'll swap my shit into IT instead of the wagon. :lol:
My drivers side tophat is a bit creaky/rattly, maybe that's what you are hearing? Thinking some Group N bits are in order. Yes, I cheaped out and re-used the originals when I did the suspension. :smt011

[Huffer]

Axle install today.

Half an axle install today. How short is the damn pin that goes in the tranny stub? I have a 3mm dia. punch going at least 20mm into the axle, and nothing coming out the other side.

[1996Battlewagon]

Made more progress on the 2.5. Actually pulled the heads and replaced the gaskets! Now I've got to put everything back together and then swap the thing.

[jey]

Axle install today.

Half an axle install today. How short is the damn pin that goes in the tranny stub? I have a 3mm dia. punch going at least 20mm into the axle, and nothing coming out the other side.

That's weird - you should be able to see the pin even before you start punching it out. Are you sure there is even one in there? Maybe someone left it out when doing an axle swap previously? Or 3mm might be too small - the pin is hollow, I wonder if you're just punching it through the pin...

[Huffer]

Axle install today.

Half an axle install today. How short is the damn pin that goes in the tranny stub? I have a 3mm dia. punch going at least 20mm into the axle, and nothing coming out the other side.

That's weird - you should be able to see the pin even before you start punching it out. Are you sure there is even one in there? Maybe someone left it out when doing an axle swap previously? Or 3mm might be too small - the pin is hollow, I wonder if you're just punching it through the pin...

I know, tell me about it! Outside, in the dark... but I literally put a 3mm punch in the hole and there's no wiggle room in there at all. I spun the axle as well (noob alert, make sure the wheels are off the ground before attempting this) and there's nothing protruding from the other side?!

I wondered if I'd punched the pin all the way out, but there's nothing on the ground and the axle still won't come off.
BTW, passenger side is a motherless dog to get access to because of the stupid 1st cat. I should just take the headers off while I'm under.

[jg09]

Put the car up on craigslist, already had 2 people look at it, one of which completely low balled me and tried to convince me that Subarus are expensive to maintain, have hard to find parts, and very expensive parts, which made the car really only worth $400. Dumbass...

[jey]

Subarus are not expensive to maintain, but the non-maintenance parts ARE expensive if you break them!

[DLC]

I just swapped in a Grp. N or STi transmission mount. I'd forgotten how much more material the hardened mount has versus stock.

Only took three jack stands, two jacks (one for the transmission), a ratchet, two extensions, and a 14mm deep socket. I didn't even have to remove anything except for the nuts and bolts, as I got the mount to slide out pretty easy. ~30-40 minutes and I was done.

[MoclovFlop]

Got my paint to do the end caps on the roof vane. Should be on by the end of the week!

[Benfolio]

Suspension's knocking more..... ugh..... found a Fozzy that needs a trans on CL, maybe I'll swap my shit into IT instead of the wagon. :lol:
My drivers side tophat is a bit creaky/rattly, maybe that's what you are hearing? Thinking some Group N bits are in order. Yes, I cheaped out and re-used the originals when I did the suspension. :smt011

I've been too lazy/busy to put it in the air at work.... probably just my rigged GT sway bar. Re-used the L's bushings and brackets since the GT mounts differently. Or it's the shitty stock L struts.

Need to put my WRX struts in, but can't decide if I want to throw in lowering springs, or get some saggy butt spacers.

[jg09]

Sold the Outback!

[Huffer]

Axle install today.

Half an axle install today. How short is the damn pin that goes in the tranny stub? I have a 3mm dia. punch going at least 20mm into the axle, and nothing coming out the other side.

That's weird - you should be able to see the pin even before you start punching it out. Are you sure there is even one in there? Maybe someone left it out when doing an axle swap previously? Or 3mm might be too small - the pin is hollow, I wonder if you're just punching it through the pin...

I know, tell me about it! Outside, in the dark... but I literally put a 3mm punch in the hole and there's no wiggle room in there at all. I spun the axle as well (noob alert, make sure the wheels are off the ground before attempting this) and there's nothing protruding from the other side?!

I wondered if I'd punched the pin all the way out, but there's nothing on the ground and the axle still won't come off.
BTW, passenger side is a motherless dog to get access to because of the stupid 1st cat. I should just take the headers off while I'm under.

Ok, figured it out, finally.

Took a leaf out of an old skool Subbie writeup, went in from the top for the pin removal. removed air intake, moved some harness wires, used a 6" 3/8" extension on top of my 5mm punch and went to town. Pin dropped out, pulled axle. Checked it against new one. greased up new axle, slid it onto the splines and proceeded to attempt to reinsert pin. No dice. Finally grabbed a long 4mm dia wire (coathanger works) and made sure the holes were lined up. Used a small vice to compress pin just slightly. Insert pin, tap it in. Fight with hub end to get it back in the hub, install strut bolts, install 32mm nut that cost me $10 for a socket, reinstall wheel and lugnuts, lower to ground, install intake, indent 32mm nut so it doesn't come loose.

Time taken: too long. Stupid pins.

[legacy_outback]

Took my car on some off-road trails last night and man that was fun!! :twisted: Subies are beasts, I had no problem climbing hills.

[evolegacy]

taking a swing at using bondo for the first time. Decided I would pull the radio antenna base out and cover the hole up since i dont use my radio anyways. in the process of doing that as we speak, just letting it cure then sanding and priming later tonight. If it comes out good I'll hit the rust on the fenders next and then eventually the rust lining my windshield/roof. ^_^

Also found out the clunking/knocking noise's location, the hanger that the exhaust shop welded onto the pipe and body broke, so the 2 halves are banging against each other, gonna call them up and make an appointment for this weekend to get that fixed

[keltik]

Finally fitted a manual brake pedal! That was far too hard. Seems the 2001 pedal doesnt fit a 2002 properly :evil:
Made some spacers and got it to fit in the end.

[chuckthefuk]

taking a swing at using bondo for the first time...cover the hole up since i dont use my radio anyways. ... just letting it cure then sanding and priming later tonight. If it comes out good I'll hit the rust on the fenders next and then eventually the rust lining my windshield/roof. ^_^

:neutral: 100% it will crack in a month or so. If you can not weld a metal patch the next best step is to get fiberglass mat/weave and resin. Make sure you grind the edges of the hole before you mix and apply. Wait until it cures. Sand both inside and out. Apply "mixed fiberglass filler" aka fiberglass bondo, wait until it cures. Sand in and out. Then apply a "THIN!" layer of bondo. Sand then prime. Spray some rust proofing on the inside of the quarter panel when your all done.

The reason why this method will not crack is because of the fiberglass mat/weave which builds strength in the fibers themselves instead of mixed putty that has no real strength.

Remember body work is not "sculpting clay" so don't go to crazy with the putties.
Good luck. -Chuck

P.S. the rusting windshield/roof may be a can of worms. Its always worse then you think when you try to repair it.

[99SUS SFD]

Dropped it off at the shop to have them track down an oil leak. So far it looks like 6 bolts were loose on the oil pan.

I'll also be taking it to a dealership this afternoon to see about trading it in...

[seattlelegacy2.2]

Hello everyone. New member here. Just got my 95 legacy L last sunday, finally. Appears to be well maintained, 134K miles on it.
Replaced tailight bulbs, front right headlight, evened up air in tires, changed the spark plugs with bosch platinum 2's (hope that is ok?), oil (10/30W), oil filter, Lucas fuel injector cleaner fluid, air filter. That's about it, not sure what other maintaince to do. I like this car a lot. My first legacy, but drove my x's a bunch, snow or sand, impressed, so I wanted one for me. Have a mechanical question of all wheel drive system, but I guess that's another section to post in or read up on.
Nate

[Huffer]

I'll also be taking it to a dealership this afternoon to see about trading it in...

Take the GTB wheels, projectors and the HFC off first. You'll make some money on those.

[green97gt]

[quote:9x3bvzzq]Hello everyone. New member here. Just got my 95 legacy L last sunday, finally. Appears to be well maintained, 134K miles on it.
Replaced tailight bulbs, front right headlight, evened up air in tires, changed the spark plugs with bosch platinum 2's (hope that is ok?), oil (10/30W), oil filter, Lucas fuel injector cleaner fluid, air filter. That's about it, not sure what other maintaince to do. I like this car a lot. My first legacy, but drove my x's a bunch, snow or sand, impressed, so I wanted one for me. Have a mechanical question of all wheel drive system, but I guess that's another section to post in or read up on.
Nate[/quote:9x3bvzzq]

dont forget your fuel filter

cheers. :smt026

[99SUS SFD]

I'll also be taking it to a dealership this afternoon to see about trading it in...

Take the GTB wheels, projectors and the HFC off first. You'll make some money on those.

Yep the wheels are definitely coming with me, I'll make sure they understand that. The lights and cat are a different story. I don't have any of the original parts to put back on. Unless I could find someone to swap with but there isn't really anyone around here. Plus I don't think anyone would want my projectors, they have holes in them.

[evolegacy]

taking a swing at using bondo for the first time...cover the hole up since i dont use my radio anyways. ... just letting it cure then sanding and priming later tonight. If it comes out good I'll hit the rust on the fenders next and then eventually the rust lining my windshield/roof. ^_^

:neutral: 100% it will crack in a month or so. If you can not weld a metal patch the next best step is to get fiberglass mat/weave and resin. Make sure you grind the edges of the hole before you mix and apply. Wait until it cures. Sand both inside and out. Apply "mixed fiberglass filler" aka fiberglass bondo, wait until it cures. Sand in and out. Then apply a "THIN!" layer of bondo. Sand then prime. Spray some rust proofing on the inside of the quarter panel when your all done.

The reason why this method will not crack is because of the fiberglass mat/weave which builds strength in the fibers themselves instead of mixed putty that has no real strength.

Remember body work is not "sculpting clay" so don't go to crazy with the putties.
Good luck. -Chuck

P.S. the rusting windshield/roof may be a can of worms. Its always worse then you think when you try to repair it.


its a first time thing for me, I'm going to pick up the fiberglass bondo mix for the rust spots, the bondo was just a test for the antenna hole, came out well actually, just need to smooth it out a bit more. TY for info though

[95USsubaru]

FINALLY!!!! FINALLY DID THE REST OF THE DOOR AND FENDER!!!!!! I SET IT ABOUT 3-4MM TOO FAR TO THE FRONT BUT IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! PICS UP TOMORROW :smt026 :smt026 :smt026 :smt026

[DLC]

Got my "boxless" intake.

[95USsubaru]

click the link in my sig, i cant/dont have time to load the photos to this site yet.(bro is leaving for brazil to live there......) anyway check it out. first time doing paint & all that. :smt023

[seattlelegacy2.2]

click the link in my sig, i cant/dont have time to load the photos to this site yet.(bro is leaving for brazil to live there......) anyway check it out. first time doing paint & all that. :smt023

looks great. I noticed the headlight lense cleaning you did, you mention 600 and 800 grit wet sanding, but I also see the green rubbing coumpound in pic, did you use that also? with sandpaper? someone mentioned to me Mother's lense cleaner, haven't tried that, I gotta do my lenses badly, those look great. so you use compound with 600 wetsand then 800 wetsand last? thanks,
Nate

[Bhatman]

[quote="99SUS SFD":2p79cis8]I'll also be taking it to a dealership this afternoon to see about trading it in...

Take the GTB wheels, projectors and the HFC off first. You'll make some money on those.

Yep the wheels are definitely coming with me, I'll make sure they understand that. The lights and cat are a different story. I don't have any of the original parts to put back on. Unless I could find someone to swap with but there isn't really anyone around here. Plus I don't think anyone would want my projectors, they have holes in them.[/quote:2p79cis8]


What do you mean by holes? in the plastic? (maybe a possible trade?)

[1996Battlewagon]

Did this:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/r1exwh-1.jpg

Yep, it's all gasketed and ready to go. Hopefully, the swap starts tomorrow.

[95USsubaru]

click the link in my sig, i cant/dont have time to load the photos to this site yet.(bro is leaving for brazil to live there......) anyway check it out. first time doing paint & all that. :smt023

looks great. I noticed the headlight lense cleaning you did, you mention 600 and 800 grit wet sanding, but I also see the green rubbing coumpound in pic, did you use that also? with sandpaper? someone mentioned to me Mother's lense cleaner, haven't tried that, I gotta do my lenses badly, those look great. so you use compound with 600 wetsand then 800 wetsand last? thanks,
Nate


nope, just wet sanded 600,800,1000,2000 cleaned em off then polished em with a towel or reg cloth for best results. i used a towel and it worked out well haha

[eekay]

@1996Battlewagon
Looks like a fun little project. :) Have fun!

@95USsubaru
If you use a simple plastic polish (which you can find just about anywhere) you can make the lenses nearly perfect looking after a good wet sanding. Note that this will wear your arm out BIG TIME and I would suggest using a buffer ball or something on a drill to do the polishing. :)

[99SUS SFD]

[quote="99SUS SFD":3rkqqz9u]I'll also be taking it to a dealership this afternoon to see about trading it in...

Take the GTB wheels, projectors and the HFC off first. You'll make some money on those.

Yep the wheels are definitely coming with me, I'll make sure they understand that. The lights and cat are a different story. I don't have any of the original parts to put back on. Unless I could find someone to swap with but there isn't really anyone around here. Plus I don't think anyone would want my projectors, they have holes in them.


What do you mean by holes? in the plastic? (maybe a possible trade?)[/quote:3rkqqz9u]

Yeah there's a 1" hole (that I drilled) in the corner section of each light and I drilled out another 1" hole in the city light location. At this point I'm not even going to bother filling the holes. I'm taking my lights out and giving the car to them as-is. Minus the GTB wheels and roof rack.

[DLC]

I installed the simpler intake tube. Sounds a lot more like the Cobb CAI, which is good, and the intake hum is far quieter. Overall I like it. Pics/video later.

[redclaw05]

Just did a 20% tint to my wagon.

[Benfolio]

Tried to fix my A/C, using a SUBARU o-ring this time (generic a/c o-ring leaked), and while recharging the system it all leaked out. WTF. Yes, it held vacuum before I charged it. Must have got the wrong size o-ring.... it did fit a bit tight.

Oh, and while it was in the air, I found my clunk source.... Left front inner axle boot is FUCKED. 3" hole. Dry rotted. Grease EVERYWHERE. Dammit. It was fine a month ago when I last had it on a rack. At least I got a spare..... but now I have to find time to fix it. :cry:

[ouch1011]

I did this the other day

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/dscn1064-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/dscn1066-1.jpg

Actually 2 things done in those pictures.

[seattlelegacy2.2]

Got an alignment today, drives perfectly straight now.
Got the tires balanced and rotated, I think they put too much air in them though, will check in morning.
I am looking at a set of the BBS style rims tomorrow morning that are off a 2003 legacy. The guy wants 500 for the set, with mounted and balanced Bridgestone Portenza tires (P205/55/R16 H89). Not a lot of tread depth left on tires, but rims look nice, no curb rash. I assume (asking) they will fit my 95 legacy L wagon? Costco sells chrome lug nuts for 50 cents a piece.

[ouch1011]

That's a lot of money for a set of stock 16s with worn tires.

[seattlelegacy2.2]

That's a lot of money for a set of stock 16s with worn tires.

Thanks. I was kind of hoping someone would chime in on that. What's reasonable? that size tire at costco is from 99, 128, and 138 dollars each, bridgeston, michelin, michelin.
Don't know when another used set will come along. I imagine they are a lot from a dealer. I was gonna try and tell him the tread isn't deep enough, and try to get him to take 400.?

[Okin DaVanh]

. What's reasonable?


Brockley's 16" for $250b/o in Va.

viewtopic.php?f=22&t=14068 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=14068)

[jey]

Yeah that's way too high if we're talking about stock Legacy rims. If they were true BBS rims that would be a different story, but I have bought 3 sets of stock 16" Subaru rims now and never paid more than $150 for the entire set, tires included!

[Huffer]

Washed the car, and finally took it for a spin today. It's August and I finally got the summer shoes on. Much nicer to have a stiff sidewall when hitting the on-ramps and corners. Still have to get a proper alignment and reinstall the 22mm RSB, along with my strut braces.

[91Turbolegacy]

In the process of making hood mounted rally driving lamp pods!

[rougeben83]

Just did a bit of weight reduction...to my wallet :-(




:twisted:

[Okin DaVanh]

cleaned teh car up a little for a quick impromptu photoshoot :cool:




https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/l_baa28db7432e421fb58fe731ac25db7c-1.jpg


Follow the Sig link to the Member's Ride 2 thread for more.

[99SUS SFD]

Last night I finished up putting it back to stock. Took the GTB wheels off and pulled the hide-a-ways from the headlights. Now there are 2 big holes in each light that are showing moisture...hope the dealership won't mind. :twisted:

Of course as I was removing the lights, 2 of them broke...there goes $200. :smt013

Leaving work at 2:45 today to trade it in. So long SUS, you've been good to me.

[seattlelegacy2.2]

Was productive on visuals. Maybe handling.
Ended up getting the wheels, 400, had a couple hundred bucks of even tread left I figured, and not a one curb rash mark or scrape, and balanced smooth. Also got set of subaru black rubber floor mats and black rubber subaru rear compartment mat.
Pics of before, after wheels put on, then two pics after rubbing out paint for a few hours yesterday, ready for the McGuires 26 wax next weekend.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/subaruaug09aa1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/subaruaug2009010aa2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/subaruaug2009030aa3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/subaruaug2009042aa4-1.jpg

[1996Battlewagon]

Happened last night, but I was sleepy.

We swapped the big guy!!! We pulled the 2.2 saturday night and for the first time pulling a Subaru engine, we were very pleasently surprised; not that hard. After some jerry rigging with vaccum hose because of the flip side JDM intake, we started it...AND IT RAN!!! After the oil pressure got to normal, it ran and drove. We took it across town (without the hood!) to the only 24hr auto parts place to run a code and sweet mother is it smooth. It's also quiet, so much more quiet than the beat up 2.2. I still have some things to work out but I am now mad tyte JDM yo!

[1996Battlewagon]

Started to hear a slight exhaust/valve flutter. Tightened down the intake bolts and fixed the gaskets, the flutter wasn't as bad, but still there. Worked on the vaccum lines, still there. Tightened down the old exhaust manifold bolts. Still there. So I decided to buy headers! Ordered some UEL headers from Speedyracer.

[eekay]

Got my new GFB Hybrid BOV today. Yay! Gonna install it tonight.

[evolegacy]

debadged the trunk, covered the holes, gonna hit the rest this weekend, too tired......

[eekay]

debadged the trunk, covered the holes, gonna hit the rest this weekend, too tired......

Nice! I did the same thing. Makes it look MUCH better.

[legacygt420]

tried to fix my car today. the other morning my car rolled out of my driveway and hit my neighbors house!! what bullshit. :smt005 :smt005

[evolegacy]

debadged the trunk, covered the holes, gonna hit the rest this weekend, too tired......

Nice! I did the same thing. Makes it look MUCH better.

agreed, but i dented in the holes a little too much and the bondo wont level out completely when sanding it, im not too bothered by it but idk how bad it'll show when i paint it this monday

[eekay]

debadged the trunk, covered the holes, gonna hit the rest this weekend, too tired......

Nice! I did the same thing. Makes it look MUCH better.

agreed, but i dented in the holes a little too much and the bondo wont level out completely when sanding it, im not too bothered by it but idk how bad it'll show when i paint it this monday

That can be a little tricky. I never dented my holes in but I did weld them and grind them. After that, a very thin layer of bondo and bam! All finished. Didn't turn out too bad. Although, it could have used a bit more sanding. Nothing noticeable though. Also, depending on what you're using for a sanding, the really large electric sanders work pretty well for flattening stuff like that out as it won't do deeper where it can't reach. Good luck though! I'm sure yours will turn out fine.

[RedEvilWgn]

Ziptied my front bumper back together (previous owner cracked it the fuck up), now i have christened my car WagonStein!

also, I refurbished all the metal bits on the foglights huffer sold me THANKS HUFFAH!!! and installed those.

due to corrosion I had to cut and solder the passenger fog connecter to the body harness. ah well.

tomorrow or friday will be brakes, then I head to the mountains for fun!

[green97gt]

did motor mounts and ghetto fabbed the trans mount.

[RedEvilWgn]

just did the DIY foglight/highbeam mod....STILL WAITING FOR MY FUCKING BRAKES TO ARRIVE! ARGH!!!!

[TireIron]

Just replaced my cracked exhaust manifold with a junk yard one. Had to drill out and heli-coil 4 of the studs (fun evening on my back on the ground under the car). Then I welded the exhaust hanger at the tranny back together to keep this manifold from cracking too.

[rougeben83]

parts in the mail...more parts... :smt030

[Drakien]

Cleaned my headlights and loaded my header bolts up with PB Blaster for my header install tomorrow! :D

[TireIron]

I would suggest buying 6 new studs from subaru, and also picking up a 10x1.25 heli-coil kit so you can drill out and tap the holes of the studs that break. This is just what I had to do on my 97, but the manifold had never been off before I think... It sucks drilling out 4 studs while lying on your back under the car. Good luck and I hope you have more luck than I did with it.

[evolegacy]

just bought all the paint i need for painting the car on monday, gonna look sweet (except when reason sees it XD)

[Benfolio]

Package arrived in the mail today, something that's getting done tomorrow... here's a teaser:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0821091552-1.jpg

Edit: Springs/WRX struts installed, and replaced the left front axle (inner boot ripped) with a spare from the BD. Car handles NIIICE, smooth ride, smoother than I expected, and the car has a nice even drop with just a hint of rake. No saggy butt at all.
Aligned it just outside of spec, about one degree negative camber on all four corners. Funny, I remember the BD's specs for front camber was ZERO degrees, yet the BK was .6 negative.... odd.

[evolegacy]

Painted the trim of the body black today, started painting the rims black as well but ran out of paint, didnt come out the best either, gonna have to spray over those 2 and then spray down the other 2, thankfully its front to back difference and not left to right. Here's what the rim came out as after I was done, you cant tell but there is a decent amount of overspray onto the tire because i was lazy and didnt think to mask off the tire.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00077-1.jpg

you can also see the trim, instead of that crappy gray its now gloss black all around.

[)2edline]

Painted the trim of the body black today, started painting the rims black as well but ran out of paint, didnt come out the best either, gonna have to spray over those 2 and then spray down the other 2, thankfully its front to back difference and not left to right. Here's what the rim came out as after I was done, you cant tell but there is a decent amount of overspray onto the tire because i was lazy and didnt think to mask off the tire.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/e ... G00077.jpg (http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/evotrance/IMG00077.jpg)
you can also see the trim, instead of that crappy gray its now gloss black all around.

post some pics of the repairs quarterpanel!

[evolegacy]

post some pics of the repairs quarterpanel!

lol, i dont have a pic of the rust I fixed but i have a pic of the removal of the antenna base

before
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00050-1.jpg

After
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00051-1.jpg

when i decide to get off my ass this morning i'll do a full walk around and talk last minute shots of her b4 she gets painted

[DLC]

Moved the BE indoors. It either waits there till this buyer makes a deal, or goes up on jackstands for a strip down. Either way it's better off sitting inside.

[rougeben83]

Moved the BE indoors. It either waits there till this buyer makes a deal, or goes up on jackstands for a strip down. Either way it's better off sitting inside.

...ready to take that SYMS spoiler off yet? :twisted:

[hallowpoint]

i installed a wrx 20mm rsb today. took alittle work but now i can corner. the car feels tight but loose up front it should be better when i put my 22mm in the front.

[1-3-2-4]

took the seats out and pulled up all the carpet.. Also took the ABS module out to dry it out if you have not heard water flooded into the car pretty much everything got soaked/damp :-/

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1767/pict0047x.jpg

[evolegacy]

so im priming the car, had a little bit of runnage, no biggy lemme just get some more........ :smt012 out of primer....

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00078-1.jpg

definately gonna take more than a day or 2 as predicted >.>

[1-3-2-4]

whoa.. you are painting the car? Same color?

[1-3-2-4]

cleaning the carpet.. nasty...

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1784/subcarpetclean.jpg

[Huffer]

Washed and waxed, then went and took some pics. Rare opportunity these days!

[legacy_outback]

Ordered some new wheels yesterday. I think these will look good. Lowering will hopefully soon come :roll:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/asa_ar1_ci3_l-1.jpg

[1996Battlewagon]

My UEL borla knockoff headers arrived today and I installed them this evening.

[evolegacy]

whoa.. you are painting the car? Same color?
ya, a buddy of mine is, and other than the trim its all done, here's a shot of it while it was being sprayed with the base coat, and not thats not WR blue, its a much deeper, metallic blue, the clear coat made it that way, i'll be taking it to a photo op possibly after the trim is done, just b4 the meet in sept.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG00080-1.jpg

rims are getting finished 2morrow along with a 2nd clear coat possibly, had water in the line that leaked out a bit onto the paint, so we need to sand that down and repaint that, along with a couple of spots that ran. Better pics when its finished

[seattlelegacy2.2]

Ordered some new wheels yesterday. I think these will look good. Lowering will hopefully soon come :roll:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/asa_ar1_ci3_l-1.jpg

Those are real nice. Similar style of whatever they are called on some subaru legacy gt, or legacy bbs style, I think that style looks so good on legacys. What size tires you gonna run? Hey, fellow washingtonian, wasssup.
Nate

[seattlelegacy2.2]

note: that Back to Black trim refurnishing stuff is total crap.
tried 3 coats on side trim. had some rubbing compound residue on there, and trim was faded bad, sort of rough from drying out. the back to black looked ok for a minute, then would dry very light, and made the rubbing coumpound flake into million pieces and go into trim, showing way worse.

detail trick # 58 : pulled out the old tried and true Dextron III , rubbed that into trim, looks better than new, NO compound residue, stays shiny black, but not wet, works great, a tiny fraction of price. works good on tires, also, don't laugh til you try it :blackeye: . lasts a long time on there, too. :rr:

[1-3-2-4]

washed the car to get this shit off.. I swear and I know it was not on the car when I went out last night around 8:30PM to take some pictures and I come out to the car in the morning and friken bird shit all on the roof and side.

WTF they should be sleeping!!!111


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF0066-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF0065-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

^^ :smt005

Still waiting for my GruppeS flywheel...bastards its almost a week since I paid for it :roll:

[seattlelegacy2.2]

washed the car to get this shit off.. I swear and I know it was not on the car when I went out last night around 8:30PM to take some pictures and I come out to the car in the morning and friken bird shit all on the roof and side.

WTF they should be sleeping!!!111

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF0065-1.jpg

dang, they did a number on your car alright, and I complained about one single bird crap on my truck hood, how the heck could those birds do that much on one area in one night? did you piss them off?

[1-3-2-4]

hah I dunno... I just went for a drive to the park to take some pics then came back within 10 min :-/

[Grafton]

Getting a custom built 2" header right now (posting from shop) pics and sound clip to come shortly :D

[Huffer]

Getting a custom built 2" header right now (posting from shop) pics and sound clip to comeshortly :D

Phwoar...

[evolegacy]

hah I dunno... I just went for a drive to the park to take some pics then came back within 10 min :-/


i dont think they liked you doing that it seems XD

[RedEvilWgn]

Finally put my R1 concepts pads and slotted/drilled rotors on today. its nice stopping without the steering wheel shaking my fillings out lol

I still need to put my fender on!

[Grafton]

just put a 1/3 can of sea foam in via the pcv added a little to the oil and the rest to the gas let the white smoke billow tomorrow :D

also going to seafoam the impreza when the wifey gets home