What have you done to your car today?

[Wiscon_Mark]

Got Xice Xi3s installed on the Tribeca. Holy cow, what a difference from the Goodyear LS2s that were on there!

[98legwag]

Bought wipers for the 98 and a cabin filter for the 09. Just waiting on the other stuff I ordered to show up. Oh and why the hell can't Subaru make changing cabin filters as easy as Acura. I just did the one in my mom's TSX. Its three clips to let the glove box hang down and the filter is right there. It took all of 4 mins. Took longer to change the wipers on that car.

[superu]

Decoration for my decoration

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_0487JPG-1.jpg

[superu]

When my tape adapter wouldn't eject and locked up my upgraded, 80W, WB, tape-single CD, double din head unit
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I scored a friend's 99 OB Limited HU
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_0421JPG-1.jpg

and again upgraded to stock: WB, tape-single CD, double din head unit :smt023
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_0423JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_0425JPG-1.jpg

But this one seems to have more power and it sounds WAAAY better, even with the factory speakers.....Hmm, another upgrade should happen too. :smt005

[superu]

Upgraded my driver's side wiper arm to an OBL arm with deflector
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_0485JPG-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

Winters on the OBXT.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_20141116_111908_zpsca9dfe97-1.jpg

[meepers]

Welded up my exhaust. Pulled the motor again and went through everything the mechanic supposedly did. Rrsealed the oil separator plate, new Orings on the wrist pin covers and will be replacing the rear main seal again as it loOKs like it was leaking also aND wasn't seated evenly. Welded in my wideband bung and cleaned up some wiring. Also threw the emu in the car, fired right up.

[98legwag]

Yesterday, with the help of a friend I installed the new alternator in the wagon along with the Tribeca fsb and Polk Audio sub in the 3.0R.

[geckoboy86]

^ I only installed some badge overlays and I should have my non-USDM engine covers cleaned by the end of today.

[98legwag]

Well, when I bedlinered the sub box I got I ran out of bedliner before I could finish. The side I thought would be the bottom was bare. It sounds best with that side facing the back of the trunk and the sub pointed up. Since I have no bedliner but did have stickers, I did this.
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/98legwag/2009%20%20Legacy%20R/20141123_123028_zpsdbzp8tan.jpg

[Muse]

Love the Roadkill sticker having a place of prominence.

[ejvtec]

replaced hvac lights with LEDs, to match the gauge cluster, then replaced the dome lights and map lights in my wagon with LED's too...

haha, i'm into my HVAC cluster replacing bulbs right now, can you tell me which LEDs you used and where you got them?
part numbers if fro a store, would be awesoe. :smt023
looks like some radio frontage bulbs are down too, have you gotten into the radio (if you have a factory radio that is?)

pix? :-)

sorry superu, no pics..they're just a brighter green than stock..from superbrightleds.com, part number neo4-ghp..my car has an aftermarket head unit with customizable colors, so it matches perfectly..

[98legwag]

Love the Roadkill sticker having a place of prominence.
I had been trying to figure out what to do with it. I still have one more.

[thenines']

When my tape adapter wouldn't eject and locked up my upgraded, 80W, WB, tape-single CD, double din head unit

...

But this one seems to have more power and it sounds WAAAY better, even with the factory speakers.....Hmm, another upgrade should happen too. :smt005
I can't even get my cassette adapter to stay in-never mind "eating" it!

[rougeben83]

old rear endlinks were clunking (stripped bolt on one), replaced with HD Moog stuff, also AVO rear swaybar mount brackets.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I almost ran the Forester dry on oil! Looks like a cam seal fell out/busted/got sucked into the engine because it's spitting oil now. the car will be grounded until I can get her in.

[superu]

I can't even get my cassette adapter to stay in-never mind "eating" it!

:neutral:
yeah, when i put it in, i had to seat it, by presing it down to engage. maybe that was part of the proble.

I'm still cursed by the display illumination grilens though :smt022

[geckoboy86]

Removed my SPT parts.

[thenines']

Was in a '15 Fozzy yesterday while my car was going in for her 120k and oil pan-liked the auto dim mirrors and the cool subie logo in the outside mirrors-Hated the seats! And, a co-worker with a '06 lowered Leggy GT managed to drive over an object and ripped his filter off-getting 10K for it and he just order a '15 Leggy 3.6R-can't wait to see it!

[rkrenicki]

And, a co-worker with a '06 lowered Leggy GT managed to drive over an object and ripped his filter off-getting 10K for it and he just order a '15 Leggy 3.6R-can't wait to see it!

Just the filter? How did they manage to do that? Don't the exhaust and oil pan hang lower on that car?

I am a little jealous of the 3.6R however. I would be lying if I said I was not secretly wanting to buy one...

[geckoboy86]

I love my 3.0R. Only issue I have with the new ones is the CVT but I've heard its not bad in the 3.6R.

[thenines']

I think he hit an object that really messed up the oil filter (his rally armor mud flaps drag)-I've seen some strange objects go thru tires-just takes the right "trajectory" to take something out-His new ride will be his holiday gift to himself

[KNaph]

Flushed the brake fluid on my car. From all the maintenance records I was given I didn't find one regarding a brake bleed or flush, the fluid came out like pitch black and I found quite a few bubbles too. Now I at least have some confidence in my brakes!
Just gotta do rotors and pads, I wish the OEM wheels weren't so small or else I'd just upgrade rotors and calipers.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I love my 3.0R. Only issue I have with the new ones is the CVT but I've heard its not bad in the 3.6R.

It's not bad with the 2.5 either...

Update on the Forester. The cam seal fell out. The leaking oil managed to ruin the timing belt tensioner ($$) and the belt needs to be replaced. What really pisses me off is that the place that did the timing belt job last year said all of the seals & gaskets were fine when I mentioned replacing them. Now I'm out another $600ish w/ parts & labor because they didn't just put some new seals in for another $40 the first time.

[thenines']

I love my 3.0R. Only issue I have with the new ones is the CVT but I've heard its not bad in the 3.6R.

It's not bad with the 2.5 either...

Update on the Forester. The cam seal fell out. The leaking oil managed to ruin the timing belt tensioner ($$) and the belt needs to be replaced. What really pisses me off is that the place that did the timing belt job last year said all of the seals & gaskets were fine when I mentioned replacing them. Now I'm out another $600ish w/ parts & labor because they didn't just put some new seals in for another $40 the first time.
They should have done it under warranty! D bags!

[amusa]

Mercedes: Had very minor body work done to the passenger fender/bumper due to minor fender bender.
Subaru: Car wash, need to replace the wiper blades.
Acura: Finally went to check up on it and I forgot the key to my car cover.
Jeep: Researching on how to pull the dashboard out so I can do the blend doors next weekend.

[Wiscon_Mark]

They should have done it under warranty! D bags!

Yeah, I plan on talking to the owner of the shop. I wasn't going to take it out on the service manager as he wasn't working there when last year happened.

[thenines']

[quote="thenines'":1iaezfg8]They should have done it under warranty! D bags!

Yeah, I plan on talking to the owner of the shop. I wasn't going to take it out on the service manager as he wasn't working there when last year happened.[/quote:1iaezfg8]
:smt023

[geckoboy86]

Used my Subie to get an Xmas Tree.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/IMG_7047JPG-1.jpg

[98legwag]

I ordered a 6 pack.....of OEM oil filters for the 3.0R.

[geckoboy86]

I ordered a 6 pack.....of OEM oil filters for the 3.0R.

Are those ones still Wix?

[98legwag]

I am not sure at this point. Last I knew was they were made by Honeywell in 2011.

[meepers]

Pulled my timing covers back off, discovered my cam sensor code is from slack in my timing belt. Looks like the tension unit went out. Damn thing has less the 500 miles on it. Ordered up a new belt kit because I do not wish to do this again. lol.

Also cut the welds off on the axle back section of my Ebay WRX Cobb replica exhaust so I can rotate the pipe to get it where I want it. All in all, my $100.00 3" cat back should be pretty damn good when done.

[98legwag]

Rotated the tires on the 3.0R today. Found the road noise I am getting is most likely from an unevenly worn tire. It was on the corner that had the bent tie rod when I bought the car.

[ejvtec]

drove to a Christmas tree farm, played in the mud, then strapped the tree to the roof, and rinsed the car off by driving through a 18" deep stream that was blocking our path home..

[DarkPhoenix]

Blew up the tranny. Traded it for a BP OBW.

[Muse]

Blew up the tranny. Traded it for a BP OBW.
That's too bad, man. Can't wait to see the BP though.

[DarkPhoenix]

Blew up the tranny. Traded it for a BP OBW.
That's too bad, man. Can't wait to see the BP though.

I will miss the BH. Between the oil consumption and the rust, I didn't think it was worth it. My wife wanted me to get something newer and more reliable anyway. I think I did ok. Too bad the momo wheel doesn't fit on the BP.

[amusa]

Jeep: Blend door is replaced finally after 7 long hours start to finish. Now I have heat. Just in time for the cold winter ahead. the only thing left is recharge the Freon since I had to pull the heater core out.

[Thomistopheles]

Mid pipe snapped in half a couple weeks ago, so I had subikid90 make a fancy exhaust for my BD. 2.5" stainless, mandrel bent, tig welded, 18" resonator, Vibrant 1146 muffler. I don't think I could possibly be any more pleased with his work. Quality materials, perfect fitment and tucked up nice and tight under the car. Sounds perfect. Deep, no rasp, no drone, and just the right volume for my tastes.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/IMG_1802_zpsc2b401c7-2.jpg
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I can't wait to hear it after he makes me a header, HFC pipe, and intake for the EG33 swap. Might have to get one of his stainless single port UEL headers to hold me over until the swap though. :grin:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Pretty. Does he want to make a catback for my Forester? (seriously, I need a new one this next spring)

[DarkPhoenix]

Did the front o2, left front wheel bearing, reinstalled the front door switches and installed a BL/BP LGT shift knob. Now gonna drive around looking for Xmas stuff with the wife.

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[geckoboy86]

Oil change on the 3.0R Outback. Love the access to the oil filter. That oil plug is kinda a pain to reach with the engine skid guard on.

[Grafton]

^ It is but at least the plastic under tray has a cutout for the filter, I have no luck on the STi...

Sold the steel wheels I've been for my winter tires and am going to use the money to get the tires remounted on the alloys.

also

I'm doing the 48 hours of tristate thing again and if anyone wants to donate to Alex's lemonade stand here is my team's donation page:
http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121019

I'm shooting for $500 and SOA is going to give a matching donation up to 10k for the group.

[98legwag]

Oil change on the 3.0R Outback. Love the access to the oil filter. That oil plug is kinda a pain to reach with the engine skid guard on.
I did the same on Saturday. When I had the splash guard off to change the front sway bar I took the dremel to the guard to open the hole for the oil drain plug.

[DarkPhoenix]

Dropped it off at the stealership for the brake pipe recall. Got a '15 Forester as a Loaner. That car blows!

[thenines']

Dropped it off at the stealership for the brake pipe recall. Got a '15 Forester as a Loaner. That car blows!
I didn't think it was that bad-soo much better than a '15 RAV 4!

[Wiscon_Mark]

Oil change on the 3.0R Outback. Love the access to the oil filter. That oil plug is kinda a pain to reach with the engine skid guard on.

If it's the same as the EZ36, yep, much nicer design.

Still not as good as the filter on the top of the engine like newer FB/FA motors though :)

Maybe a Fumoto valve for you? I've been thinking about getting one for the 'Beca.

[geckoboy86]

Oil change on the 3.0R Outback. Love the access to the oil filter. That oil plug is kinda a pain to reach with the engine skid guard on.

If it's the same as the EZ36, yep, much nicer design.

Still not as good as the filter on the top of the engine like newer FB/FA motors though :)

Maybe a Fumoto valve for you? I've been thinking about getting one for the 'Beca.

I'm digging the idea of that valve.

[98legwag]

Personally I think the placement of the oil filter on the EZ30 sucks. Its pretty close to the header on the right side.

[geckoboy86]

I like that I can avoid getting an oil covered hand with the EZ30 (I keep forgetting about the styrofoam cup trick). I think its better then the placement on my mothers EJ253. My hand smacks the exhaust heat shield with every rotation. I think my old EJ22E had a good placement.

[superu]

^ copy the 22e. it's pretty good. :)
i ike the cup idea! When i remeber i use the filter box.

[prodriver1]

I did a remote setup on mine, run it up by the fender now I dont even have to get on the floor, just open the hood to get the filter off, still have to lay down to get the plug out tho, got more oil capacity and it runs cooler. :smt023 If you really had the need you can use it to run an oil cooler too.

[Specv118]

Mid pipe snapped in half a couple weeks ago, so I had subikid90 make a fancy exhaust for my BD. 2.5" stainless, mandrel bent, tig welded, 18" resonator, Vibrant 1146 muffler. I don't think I could possibly be any more pleased with his work. Quality materials, perfect fitment and tucked up nice and tight under the car. Sounds perfect. Deep, no rasp, no drone, and just the right volume for my tastes.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/IMG_1802_zpsc2b401c7-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/IMG_1781_zps92947158-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/IMG_1810_zpsa9b5b945-1.jpg

I can't wait to hear it after he makes me a header, HFC pipe, and intake for the EG33 swap. Might have to get one of his stainless single port UEL headers to hold me over until the swap though. :grin:
Very nice!

[Muse]

I did a remote setup on mine, run it up by the fender now I dont even have to get on the floor, just open the hood to get the filter off, still have to lay down to get the plug out tho, got more oil capacity and it runs cooler. :smt023 If you really had the need you can use it to run an oil cooler too.
Got any pics of that setup? I'd love to do that, myself.

[DarkPhoenix]

Changed the air filter, aired up the tires and put my Osrams in that I got from Candlepower.com. Holy hell what a difference. Literally night and day.

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[Subafreak]

Replaced my left front wheel bearing and axle. Found out my left front spring was broken. But on some new pcv hoses and power steering suction hoses, since I believe they are supposed to be made of rubber not plastic. Lol.

[prodriver1]

I did a remote setup on mine, run it up by the fender now I dont even have to get on the floor, just open the hood to get the filter off, still have to lay down to get the plug out tho, got more oil capacity and it runs cooler. :smt023 If you really had the need you can use it to run an oil cooler too.
Got any pics of that setup? I'd love to do that, myself.
got it on e-bay, i think it was a moroso item. you can get an adapter with a single in out line setup or a dual setup to run a cooler, and on the filter end you can get a dual filter setup for those hard drivers.

[superu]

I did a remote setup on mine, run it up by the fender now I dont even have to get on the floor, just open the hood to get the filter off, still have to lay down to get the plug out tho, got more oil capacity and it runs cooler. :smt023 If you really had the need you can use it to run an oil cooler too.
Got any pics of that setup? I'd love to do that, myself.
got it on e-bay, i think it was a moroso item. you can get an adapter with a single in out line setup or a dual setup to run a cooler, and on the filter end you can get a dual filter setup for those hard drivers.

This is a cool idea. It never occured to me you could relocate the filter. I like it... Ooha nd with a trans cooler port! Nice, then I could have a TMTC under the scoop in y engine bay! :smt026

I actually really like the idea, with the potential for long hauling the raft in boating season.

I think i'll add this to the mod want list, in fact i should reconfigure my build thread's firt post. . . . . . . :smt023

[Lancaster6]

I cleaned my IACV today in an effort to fix an occasional erratic idle on cold starts! I soaked it with gasoline and it flushed so much crap and grime out of it. No wonder idle would sometimes be pushing 2200+ rpms on cold starts...the valve that's attached to the shaft thing had so much carbon buildup that it would get stuck.

Reinstalled it and took it it for a test drive. Not only was the idle smooth as silk, but a slight hesitation on acceleration issue is gone as well. Hooray for cheap and easy fixes!

Dirty gross IACV
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/DSC_0141_zps56fcd4d4-2.jpg

Shiny and clean IACV
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/image_zps47c240bf-2.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

Oh hello there

[dynonacht]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/b06a06978b6206356978c7b617b44ae5-2.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Pretty. Does he want to make a catback for my Forester? (seriously, I need a new one this next spring)I can PM you his contact info if you want him to make something for the Forester.

[fwa2500]

Went to TiC and had the Arctics mounted on the 6-spokes and got an alignment.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/7NZ2C1v-2.jpg

[Muse]

Hnnnng... Those look awesome.

[dynonacht]

Bought this.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/01/48ff2e9999525b7a8a93489a7028ba36-2.jpg

Are these a borla rep that can clear a turbo crossmember? (Cnt racing is the brand)

[WPEC]

I Spent 3 hrs in 29-31 degree F in my garage on junky 99 headlights&parking light which's ve been sanded / polished/ mounted on mine along with BN 9007 bulbs . she 's technically too turned . otherwise, the light beams are pretty glared (lil upset)
Will do projector retrofitting with Morimoto mini d2s & bullet shrouds once goodies arrived.

Happy New Year guys

[thenines']

What's up with the B&W avatars'?

[Navi271]

I may have fixed my rough idle issues with the 05! I finally found another air leak where a small hose had come undone when installing a new Samco BPV hose. The car was running unusually smooth after the install. We'll see if a CEL pops up.

The 95 gets a new front left caliper today. It's freezing and dragging on the rotor only in cold weather. It could be the source of the small brake fluid leak the car has had since the install of the new brake parts almost a year and a half ago. Only time will tell.

[phi11]

Resealed the power steering pump, installed a new idler pulley and a light weight crank pulley.
'03 OB

[geckoboy86]

Filled up with Shell V-Power 93 Octane. The 3.0R is very happy.

[98legwag]

Filled up with Shell V-Power 93 Octane. The 3.0R is very happy.
That is all mine gets, well maybe Exxon 93. They are "top tier certified." None of the other companies that have the certifications have locations close to me.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012 ... oline.html (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/12/which-gas-stations-sell-the-best-quality-gasoline.html)

[Wiscon_Mark]

Filled up with Shell V-Power 93 Octane. The 3.0R is very happy.

Yeah, the EZ30 really likes premium. I kinda wish Subaru had done premium with the 3.6 and gotten the proportional amount of power out it :smt077

[ctbrighton]

I Spent 3 hrs in 29-31 degree F in my garage on junky 99 headlights&parking light which's ve been sanded / polished/ mounted on mine along with BN 9007 bulbs . she 's technically too turned . otherwise, the light beams are pretty glared (lil upset)
Will do projector retrofitting with Morimoto mini d2s & bullet shrouds once goodies arrived.

Happy New Year guys
Same here with the retrofit, ive got all the parts and already mocked a junk headlight up. Im lazy to get it done though, what ballasts are you going with?

[WPEC]

I Spent 3 hrs in 29-31 degree F in my garage on junky 99 headlights&parking light which's ve been sanded / polished/ mounted on mine along with BN 9007 bulbs . she 's technically too turned . otherwise, the light beams are pretty glared (lil upset)
Will do projector retrofitting with Morimoto mini d2s & bullet shrouds once goodies arrived.

Happy New Year guys

Same here with the retrofit, ive got all the parts and already mocked a junk headlight up. Im lazy to get it done though, what ballasts are you going with?

I pulled Matsushita D2R/D2S Ballasts&Ignitors off of 00' Acura TL Type-S.
Debating idea btw DRL - LED flex tube ( Audi Style) vs strip (Benz) or just left them stock

[Navi271]

I've started installing the following on the sedan:
AVO JDM dual climate control double din
AVO JDM Hazard Light Switch
STi Performance Gauge Pack
Pioneer FH-X520UI Receiver

I've deleted out all the old wiring for the AUX since the new double din has USB and AUX.
It should be done tomorrow if the weather cooperates!

[98legwag]

I changed the oil in the 98. Also spent time "window shopping" on stuff for the 3.0R.

[thenines']

I'll be digging out my car tomorrow

[leggyD]

i painted my throttle body Hemi Orange, yea im a fool

[98legwag]

After reading about the build quality of the Nokya Hyper Yellow bulbs I have in the fog lights of my 3.0R I ordered some Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited bulbs to match the low beams and as replacements. I also ordered some wiper blades on closeout from Rock Auto for it. People say the Nokya bulbs run really hot and can melt the connectors. Here is one thread on the bulbs:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2398850

[thenines']

Got four tires today ($400)-got a quote for 2200 worth of needed work-exhauxt-It blew out the day after my knee did and gear oil leaking from my baffle plate-thought they only leaked oil? not sure how much gear oil can sling up to the clutch -but it's not slipping. I also saw a light blue Justy on my way home :)

[Redcam1]

Put a Rally Innovations bar on and mocked up some lights. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10924695_10203632934406371_1325249403884938949_n.jpg?oh=c758d47d03d0a4ee98365a3c4deb286e&oe=554E298D&__gda__=1432639387_b76e1cba6b4045e51850aa2c5231c791

[Snow Wolf]

Finally got car back from panel beaters with new Gialla boot spoiler painted and fitted. Photos to follow on my ride thread :)

[Specv118]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/02/bb769bb74c07a1ef5f0321a84f5673c0-1.jpg

I picked up a set of 6 spoke gc8 wheels wrapped in Yokohama w - drive snow tires, along with a set of newer all season tires! :)

Just needs a slight drop now, and possibly new color for the wheels.. undecided.

[thenines']

Did donuts at the mall parking lot with new tires I got friday-I did see a hung up 5th gen leggy that looks like it couldn't back out of a snow drift? Though-there is an island buried under it.

[amusa]

Benz: Crankshaft Position Sensor, shopping for OEM AMG wheels and they don't sell it as a set.
Subi: Been driving it for a couple of days. It drives really nice, except it's a high revving motor and the power lag. It felt like the vehicle is to heavy for the flat 4.

[WPEC]

JDM headlights supposed to be here by coming Monday > can't wait to throw in US-DOT projectors.
Ahhh gotta replace motor/trans mounts soon

[dynonacht]

Diagnosed a bad wheel bearing

[Wiscon_Mark]

Washed both Subarus, since it was a balmy 33*F.

[98legwag]

Drove the wagon around a lot. Installed the Grimmspeed BMC brace on it. Put some Techron fuel system cleaner in it. Looked at the 3.0R and smiled.

[kiyo1990]

Drove it a bit hard lol. Cleaned it out a little and began searching for some gauge pods

[Hinyo]

Finished my retrofit

Potato Camera

Low Beam

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/02/20150207_211212_zpsebf2635b-1.jpg

High Beam

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/02/20150207_211221_zpsc5272a15-1.jpg

[Gavin_XVI]

I installed some Sparco hood pins.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/1510922_818932431489655_6034538657910214165_n.jpg?oh=3c58dfae52fb1d6a6807b06f3a37b656&oe=554E1841&__gda__=1430940689_51b18b348e6ed3fd34db9a8892cba020https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10857738_818932428156322_3451240913471927731_n.jpg?oh=4865410e75e65645c5396a47a99abaa8&oe=556127D9&__gda__=1431877473_8e05edc1139c915e742d13964ed83f60

[amusa]

Drove the Legacy for the first time in the snow yesterday. It felt like a RWD making a turn at like 5-10mph. I need to add weight inside the trunk because my area expecting more snow in few hours or I can deflate the tire but again the TPMS light will come on.

Benz is under the car cover.

[Nickel Plated]

Fixed some leaks in the fuel lines that were causing the car to smell like gas when warming up. As I understand it's pretty common on these cars. In the cold, the rubber hoses shrink and start leaking. Was just a matter of tightening down the clamps.

Picked the coldest day of the year so far to do it too. :p

But the leak was starting to get pretty bad and right over the engine block too, so I figured I should take care of it before my car catches on fire.

[geckoboy86]

Got my Tribeca FSB with Bushing and Rear Forester end links in. Gonna be little bit till I get them installed.

[Snow Wolf]

Replaced standard HID bulbs with 8000K Blue HID bulbs. Looks ok I think :)

[Snow Wolf]

Oil change day. Castrol 10W 30 and HKS oil filter. JDM as! :)

[1-3-2-4]

Had a tire blow out going up a hill.

[98legwag]

About to leave in a little bit to go to my friend's shop to get a leaking valve stem replaced on the wagon. I will probably just have him do all 4 since I bought the wheels and tires used and have no idea what shape the other valve stems are in.

[Okin DaVanh]

After 10 years lowered 2 1/2" on coils and Bugeye struts, I had the pleasure of raising my old car (Eet Snau) for the current owner. Now rides on Outback suspension.

I picked it up and drove it 35 miles to my shop, swapped out the old suspension for the new one and then delivered it on the new suspension. To deliver the car. I must say what a difference..... I prefer it lowered but its not my car anymore. I haven't owned it or have had it in my hands in over 2 years.

[98legwag]

I ordered a new brake master cylinder for my wagon. After 173,xxx miles its just worn out.

[Specv118]

I ordered a new brake master cylinder for my wagon. After 173,xxx miles its just worn out.
What were you experiencing that made you replace it?

[Lancaster6]

I've been on spring break so my car has been getting some Springtime touchups and detailing; more so that temperatures have FINALLY climbed above 50F.

Today the BH got a thorough rinse and wash to get months of salt and grime off of it. Some waxing action will occur when temperatures get juuust a bit warmer.

The other day I restored my scratched up, yellowed headlights and stripped the peeling chrome off of my grille. Finished it off with a few good coats of plastidip.

[98legwag]

What were you experiencing that made you replace it?

The brakes have gotten spongy over time. The fluid is relatively new. Its as if the first little bit of pushing the pedal doesn't do much. I did get a new OEM master cylinder for the same price as aftermarket ones.

[Specv118]

The brakes have gotten spongy over time. The fluid is relatively new. Its as if the first little bit of pushing the pedal doesn't do much. I did get a new OEM master cylinder for the same price as aftermarket ones.
That's what i experience as well and figured I needed a new master but wasn't 100% sold on it yet. Thank you!

[98legwag]

That's what i experience as well and figured I needed a new master but wasn't 100% sold on it yet. Thank you!

I am still not 100% sure the MC is the problem, but I found a new replacement cheap enough.

[Specv118]

I am still not 100% sure the MC is the problem, but I found a new replacement cheap enough.
That's how I feel, but with zero air in the system I'm still getting a mushy pedal and have to pump it twice to get and normal pedal feel again.

[Chilidawg]

Will be replacing steering rack boots on Babbinated's '99 Legacy wagon. My ’07 2.5i needs a bath. Maybe later.

[Hinyo]

Tried to install my custom foglights at 3am. super bright. need adjustment.... have to customize bracket... will try again when its not raining

[98legwag]

Yesterday I changed the PCV valve in the 3.0R and washed the wagon. 20 mins later there was bird crap on it.....

[thenines']

Got the studs out of my manifold!-It's still going to take me about a week to get the old system out and the new one in

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yesterday, I:

Removed the shitty, broken compressor & belt, kept all the parts I need and will be ordering a new Denso unit tomorrow. Hooray for having A/C this summer (thank goodness last summer was unusually cool).

Also vacuumed out the Forester and replaced the winter mats with the stockers. It promptly snowed the next morning :lol:

[thenines']

Yesterday, I:

Removed the shitty, broken compressor & belt, kept all the parts I need and will be ordering a new Denso unit tomorrow. Hooray for having A/C this summer (thank goodness last summer was unusually cool).

Also vacuumed out the Forester and replaced the winter mats with the stockers. It promptly snowed the next morning :lol:
Never swap out for summer stuff until May 1st! :)

[Dead91silvia]

I looked at both of them and said... "Man, I have some sexy cars!"

[geckoboy86]

Redid the Tribeca FSB bushings with Energy Bushings. Was having a lot of noises over bumps, turns, and even sometimes on accelerate and decelerate... This has toned it down but its still there for the bumps... I guess its in my suspension with all its extra travel.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Check the rear hatch, too. Our vibrated over bumps until I put some extra padding around the door - it sounded a lot like bad bushings.

[Specv118]

Honda rear wiper arm to go with the new motor I did a month ago. I'm in love <3 haha

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/681a1d91e5079fe6084b6303b554a757-1.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

Tint time. Wooooo.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMG_3077_zpslervy4hc-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Its more of a "will get done soon"

To do list on the wagon:
Brake master cylinder
Spark plugs


To do list on the 3.0R:
Driver's side front inner cv boot and re-grease axle
Pass side front wheel bearing
Replace warped brake rotor (doing both fronts)
Might as well replace/upgrade front brake pads while the brakes are taken apart (depends on how worn current pads are)

[Grafton]

Started looking at going to a blower on the legacy and ditching the high compression setup

[Hinyo]

Look at it and was sad to drive the dd instead of her... but she has plans in the works =P

[geckoboy86]

Updated my OEM Nav unit to version 9.0 which was just released last month.

[LeggyxPower]

I started to mock up a cardboard template for my skid plate

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMG_20150417_112846sml_zpseizntmig-1.jpg

Ohhhhh y'know, bought another one. I basically bought it for the original gold RS 5 spokes and parting the rest... well it had a lot more goodies that the previous owner didn't know about. JDM headlights, MSD coil, Perrin lightweight crank pulley, strut tower bars, newer struts, GT front brakes, aftermarket intake pipe, some Kartboy bits... good stuff. If I'd quit pulling parts off it and putting them on my car, I could probably make some decent money off it :smt110

That Perrin LCP went straight onto my car. Wheels are going on my car. Intake? My car. Strut tower bar? My car.

[LeggyxPower]

Your car looks sexy lurkin in the background


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[Thomistopheles]

I put a different round gold thing on my car.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/unnamed201_zpsnxqtwgpj-1.jpg


















but then I put my wheels on, because those gold 5x100 BBS belong to someone else lol

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMG_3397_zpsd0wjfzrw-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Today, I:

- Repaired my leaky catback exhaust (the stainless steel mount for the hangar in the midpipe was corroding badly around the welds)
- Fixed my intermittent speaker on the passenger door
- Sound deadened all of the doors and added a cushion between the spare tire and the bottom of the well to deaden that massive sound amplifier.
- Fixed my wobbly windows
- Flushed the P/S system (about time)
- re-organized all of my storage cubbies
- Filled up the full size spare
- Got my new wheels on (pictures to come after car wash)

[amusa]

Subaru:
Pass SMOG (State Emission).
Swap out the driver side dead ballast. I think the passenger side ballast is on it's way out.
Keeping an eye on the oil consumption. Me and my wife already put 3,200 miles on since the last oil change.

Mercedes:
Washed and wax.
(2) New rear Yokohama Advan Sport 265-35-18.
(20) H&R Lug bolts.

Friends:
TL coil over adjustment and torque wheel to spec.
B20/VTEC full motor build. Finally at final assemble stage.

[geckoboy86]

Ordered a QwikValve for the H6.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I did this today:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/nRK8gzwl-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/nRK8gzw)

Details: 2012 Sport Limited CVT. It's fancy.

[LeggyxPower]

Transformer?


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[geckoboy86]

I did this today:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/nRK8gzwl-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/nRK8gzw)
So is the Foz gone? MT or AT?

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yep, foz is gone. Too many things going wrong and I didn't have the time out energy to deal with them. It's a CVT. Better mpg and the wife can drive it. I actually quite like the CVT anyways.

[98legwag]

Very nice. There was one of those at my work that was lowered and had Work wheels on it. I haven't seen it in months though.

[thesavo]

Today I disabled the daytime running lights.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/20150509_103203_zpsn63hpwus-1.jpg

Tuesday I replaced my melted passenger headlamp connector with the cheap Dorman one. I'll need to find a better replacement. These Dorman parts are cheaply made.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Honestly, most Dorman stuff I've come across is pretty decent for the price. You could certainly look at fabbing up your own if you have decent soldering skills or even crimping/heatshrink skills :D

[Wiscon_Mark]

I put a trailer hitch on the Tribeca. 2" receiver, thank goodness, it's annoying only being able to find 1 1/4" stuff for most other Subarus.

[thesavo]

I finally got a liftgate lock rod to fit. I may have a 2nd key, but I can now get to my jump leads when the battery goes flat.

[Dead91silvia]

I painted parts for everyone elses Legacy's today... haha

[geckoboy86]

Today was a big tire and wheel swap day. I had my old tires and TPMS moved from my Impreza Sport wheels moved to my Rotas. My mother had her tires moved to the Impreza Sport wheels. Her old 7 spoke outback wheels are in storage in my garage.

[98legwag]

I looked at some parts on the internet and dreamed....

[Thomistopheles]

Threw in my FX-Rs. Took about 2.5 hours once I got the brackets from my mailbox, lol. Way too easy.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3646_zpspdzyxfpr-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3650_zpsqvf8o1y3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3621_zpsh9xw5ltr-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3630_zpsjgg5xn9l-1.jpg

Also installed a new head unit. Better SQ, nav, dvd, usb/sd, sat radio.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/20150516_151302_zpswwvmwbli-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Noice.

I'm working on giving my car a fresh bed to sleep on - finished all prep stages for garage floor coating and will do the epoxy tomorrow. I'm doing it half at a time so I don't have to move all of my stuff outside - $1000s in tools, no thank you.

[KNaph]

518

Lowered the rear yesterday, drove it around today and I was rubbing a bit on the rear right.

So today I took a rubber mallet to the "roll" the rear quarter panels. I only rolled them about half way but that cleared enough space. Can't go any lower without running into Outback spacer related height issues.

Looks lower in person, the black edge trim doesn't really show up in the pictures so it looks like wheel gap...

[amusa]

Spend most of my day on the legacy at the shop. Hand wash, clay, wax, shampoo, vacuuming, interior and engine bay.

[Thomistopheles]

Customer gave me his old lights after I built him some fancy custom bix retrofitted ones. One had a 2x3" hole in the side where the inner tab was supposed to be, plastic welded that back in. I couldn't just leave them alone since I split them to plastic weld the interior side, so I started on a quad MH1 build for funsies. I'm going to ditch the gatling shrouds and vacuum form something similar to the stock one's shape, integrate it into the bezel. Can't stand the gaps showing the high beam reflector behind the projector.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3694_zpscwtlfw4h-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/IMG_3683_zpskluhsduj-1.jpg

[Scottyy]

Didn't get to do anything on the subarus today but I did get the summit finished so it can be picked up tomorrow.

Hopefully tomorrow I can get the garage cleaned up and the built sr20 off the engine stand and start the swap on the postal wagon.

[98legwag]

I changed the old oil and oil filter in the wagon for some fresth Pennzoil 5w-30 and a fresh Purolator filter.

[LeggyxPower]

Cleaned my wheels and tires
And half assed cleaned my engine bay

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/6478dd191d0d84d8ff9d44228e720689-1.jpg

[foohfooh]

Congratz on the new impreza Wisconsin_mark. Im dying to see what the limited wheels look like on a 2nd gen legacy! They 5x100 ya? Got any friends with 2nd gen two tone cars ☺ or i guess i could post in photo shop rq thread

[Scottyy]

Ordered all the material today for my entire exhaust.

Material for the header flanges, v bands, flex pipe, vibrant resonator, vibrant muffler and all the piping.
All stainless of course.

[LeggyxPower]

Ordered all the material today for my entire exhaust.

Material for the header flanges, v bands, flex pipe, vibrant resonator, vibrant muffler and all the piping.
All stainless of course.
Your going to love the vibrant..

Today I cleaned my steering wheel and door panels

[Scottyy]

Your going to love the vibrant..

Today I cleaned my steering wheel and door panels


I ordered the can 2.5" in 4" out. The exhaust itself will be 2.25" and will step up for the muffler.

This will be the first time I've built a exhaust for a NA vehicle and having V band everything is over kill I just love not having to use gaskets and it is time saving.

[LeggyxPower]

I ordered the can 2.5" in 4" out. The exhaust itself will be 2.25" and will step up for the muffler.

This will be the first time I've built a exhaust for a NA vehicle and having V band everything is over kill I just love not having to use gaskets and it is time saving.
Nice I'm running the street stealth muffler and I love the sound! I would love to go v band and forget about all the gaskets leaking and etc etc

[Wiscon_Mark]

Congratz on the new impreza Wisconsin_mark. Im dying to see what the limited wheels look like on a 2nd gen legacy! They 5x100 ya? Got any friends with 2nd gen two tone cars ☺ or i guess i could post in photo shop rq thread

Thanks!

They are indeed 5x100. I think in 2015, only the Forester and Impreza (not WRX) are still 5x100. Not many 2nd gens around anymore, a lot were lost to the battle against road salt - I did see a perfectly rust free red 98 or 99 Outback today though. That was a sight.

I ordered LED bulbs for the Impreza & Tribeca. Also ordered the cargo mat for the Impreza - tired of worrying about dirtying the rear cargo area.

[Scottyy]

I have been trying to find a way to store all my spare engines off the ground and this is what I have came up with so far.
This one is a 251 short block with sti headgaskets and 25D heads.

Also I tire bagged it after this picture and put tape over the Intake ports.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/AF380E7A1B104ABD8BA01C63558961BE_zpses04-1.jpg

[thenines']

Thanks!

They are indeed 5x100. I think in 2015, only the Forester and Impreza (not WRX) are still 5x100. Not many 2nd gens around anymore, a lot were lost to the battle against road salt - I did see a perfectly rust free red 98 or 99 Outback today though. That was a sight.

I ordered LED bulbs for the Impreza & Tribeca. Also ordered the cargo mat for the Impreza - tired of worrying about dirtying the rear cargo area.

If I could afford a '16 outback 3.6R-I'd sell my rust free '99 leggy in a heartbeat!

[Dead91silvia]

I'm a sexy potato...

Oh yeah... I vacuumed my BD today. haha

[geckoboy86]

I have everything for the Outback 3.0Rs oil change. Replacing the plug with a fumoto quikvalve plug, trying out Pennzoil Ultra Platinum made from natural gas oil, and a FRAM ultra synthetic filter. I wasn't sure what filter to go with this time around but after researching filters, it was highly rated and was ranked better then my old NAPA Gold by Wix. I normally do not go with FRAM.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Bobistheoilguy forum members seem to like the FRAM Ultra. They tend to not recommend anything else Fram makes, though. Otherwise I usually go Wix/Napa Gold (Napa runs some pretty awesome sales on them) or Purolator PureOnes. I can't wait to change the easy change filter my FB20 has :D

I changed the air filter and cabin filter on the Impreza. I figured the dealership would have done those things, but nope - the nasty smell that I had on hot days after work is mostly gone with the new filter, so I likely just need to run a vent cleaner system through the vents to eliminate it.


If I could afford a '16 outback 3.6R-I'd sell my rust free '99 leggy in a heartbeat!

Heh, yeah, I would definitely be into a Legacy 3.6R (wagon, if only). The Tribeca does a great job though, even if it isn't as fast. It's still surprisingly spry for its weight.

[98legwag]

Went to a small local Subaru meet with kcowles and Rubie_25GT this evening. The three of us were the only Legacys.

[Scottyy]

Got the engine ready to be pulled on the postal. Ended up getting it pulled and the donor car in the driveway.

I am debating on starting a thread in the members rides. The car will never be as clean as most of the cars on here but I will be doing a lot and have a lot of updates.

I am hoping to get the rear sub frame dropped this weekend. And start taking measurements for the solid bushings.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/3C889F74C9C54445975789F55589F28C_zpsvolg-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/C13CAD47E08A4FFA8FCDAB1815371062_zpsd9bc-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/5773CB89F03849D881713C3F07A28911_zpssuuy-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/05/3CFE829948964D40A795365A05792069_zps6vrj-1.jpg

[Snow Wolf]

Installed Whiteline 20mm rear sway bar and Nolathane bushes. Front sway bar bushes tomorrow https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/bbsiDl-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/f0bbsiDlj)

[redlegacygt]

Nothing like going to start your car after a few days and finding a couple mouse turds and it not starting... Then when you do get it started, it does this...It may be time to get rid of this thing and just ride a bike

http://vid4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/deuce1286/20150602_182917_zpsq78hvmi8.mp4

[Go Mifune]

Did the dry ice trick to remove 12.5 pounds of noise deadener from my BK. I believe I have about the same amount to go and then will start to install a lightweight carpet.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I drove it on some windy roads. Definitely fun, but it needs an STi rear sway bar & better tires (the cooper CS4s are shit).

[98legwag]

You forgot the Tribeca front sway bar......:nike:

[Wiscon_Mark]

I don't even know if that would be compatible with a new-gen Impreza. I looked into it with my Forester and despite the larger diameter, the wisdom was that the effective bar strength difference was minimal and it wasn't worth doing. Not sure how true that holds up for the Impreza, but I did see several people saying the STi bar was the same in the front, so I'm guessing that's not an upgrade either.

I may do endlinks on the front eventually, though.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Washed & Waxed the Tribeca today.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/7khGUAql-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/7khGUAq)

[foohfooh]

Man, you said it with the oil filter on the fb20.
I popped the hood for the first time and laughed out loud. The thing is front and center for sure

[dynonacht]

Changed a seized caliper.

[amusa]

Being super lazy at the shop today. Debating if I should do the rear main seal on my Benz. I been pushing this off for way to long. Still need to order the back plate and some Mercedes special tool to tackle the rear main seal. :(

[Wiscon_Mark]

Man, you said it with the oil filter on the fb20.
I popped the hood for the first time and laughed out loud. The thing is front and center for sure

I don't even think I'll need to use ramps with the next change since I put a fumoto valve on it.

Today I put seat back protectors on the Impreza to match the cargo tray. The rubberized materials that Subaru used for both are really nice.

I also changed the headlights in the Tribeca out to GE Nighthawks & changed the rear diff oil.

[WESTcoast]

Looking at the back windows of my daily :(

Someone must of needed 3 water bottles and a blanket really bad.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/18983138636_47fccfc634_b-1.jpg

[98legwag]

That sucks. I better have been the worlds best water and warmest blanket.

[amusa]

I order the rear main seal plate and compound sealer for the Benz, since I already have the rear main seal.

I order the front tag bracket for the Legacy and shopping for the best deal on the rear OEM trunk spoiler and mudflap for the Legacy.

[nepbug]

Ordered a few stainless O2 sensor bungs.

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[Wiscon_Mark]

I ordered stickers! woo! :lol:

Trying to get an order together for the Sport Limited floor mats as mine did not come with them for whatever reason and the aero mudflaps.

[geckoboy86]

Gave the twin an oil change

[amusa]

Now I need an alternator after 11 years and 136k miles for the Benz. Getting that done next week so my rear main seal have to wait.

I'm shopping for a dual bicycle rack for the Subi debating if I should go OEM or aftermarket.

[thenines']

spotted rust on my left front door-need to get that taken care of ASAP!

[CaleDeRoo]

You can see in this picture I have tape covering rust on my door. :(

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/osV04wo-1.jpg

[nepbug]

You can see in this picture I have tape covering rust on my door. :(

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/osV04wo-1.jpg

Looking good CaleDeRoo I'm digging the red BBS center caps with gold lug nuts. Are you running the V-limited front lip too?

[Hinyo]

Trying to figure out a noise in the front end. Ordered tie rods and bellows last night since I noticed some play in them and the same sort of noise that I get when I'm driving when I tried to move them. Even if it doesn't fix the noise they aren't a bad place to start.

[CaleDeRoo]

Looking good CaleDeRoo I'm digging the red BBS center caps with gold lug nuts. Are you running the V-limited front lip too?

It is a v-limited lip. '04-05

[lancerswimmer89]

Picked up my baby from the body shop yesterday, had to have some work done cuz the Snap-On truck backed into the front end. Got the hood fixed up, brand new OEM glass headlights, a new JDM grille, and had the bumper and fenders buffed out and repainted

Should be installing my new radiator shroud and alternator cover in the next couple days, as well as a few other goodies I have hangin around my garage

[amusa]

Took the Subi in to have it wash.

[geckoboy86]

Nav hack for my 3.0R. Ground a pin that allows use while in motion (only on the Nav side).

[98legwag]

Oil and filter change on the 3.0R.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Nav hack for my 3.0R. Ground a pin that allows use while in motion (only on the Nav side).

I'd love to do this with my Impreza's bluetooth. Stupid thing restricts me to voice commands only and won't let me use speed dial while above 5MPH. Absolutely silly as speed dial is a lot less distracting.

[thenines']

You can see in this picture I have tape covering rust on my door. :(

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/06/osV04wo-1.jpg
I'm trying to avoid that-as the '99 is my first rust free subie-and want to keep her that way

[thenines']

Took a drive to Florida (Mass.) and found a road with rocks for pavment-

[amusa]

Subi: Replace the passenger side HID ballast and realign the front bumper driver side and dry the body from the rain.
Merc: Car wash and alternator done.

[Thomistopheles]

Went to one of the Madison Subaru Club's bigger meets at the Wisconsin Brewing Co.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/20150705_175629_zpsw7ztgjqg-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

- installed Aero Splash Guards
- put my snoobaru decal (www.reddit.com/r/subaru) on the back glass.
- Put my "Sport" carpeted floor mats in (bye bye rubber mats)
- Got really ambitious and decided to remove the front bumper guards. That was probably a mistake, I have a lot of adhesive removal to do now :/

Also, this:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/4jY5DQEl-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/4jY5DQE)

No, that wasn't a quick reset, coasting down a hill. Legitimate driving after filling up with 87 no ethanol gas.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I removed the stupid factory accessory front bumper guards. Not sure what the point of them was - they don't stick out as far and fenders or the underspoiler, so they don't really protect anything.

Got all the adhesive off one side using a combo of goo gone, heat, clay bar, and M105 buffing compound on an orange pad. Also lost some skin off my thumb trying to rub the adhesive off. The other side's adhesive came off easier because it was drying out, which meant it trapped dirt & damaged the clear coat :smt013

Also, bought some Moog endlinks for the front & back with a rockauto coupon. Can't wait to get my STi rear swaybar and then I can install those (will do comparison photos between Moog & OEM).

[amusa]

Jeep
Front and rear brake pads, rear rotors, wiper blade, and replace some burnt out brake bulbs.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Anxiously awaiting the rear STi swaybar kit (bushings, bar) and rear aero strakes to round out the look with the splash guards that I ordered.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Installed my STi sway bar, bushings, and the aero strakes. Can't wait to take her for a drive.

[amusa]

Took the Subi on a small road trip for a Cheese Steak's run in Philly yesterday. Tomorrow taking my Benz to the beach (Ocean City, MD) for a couple of days.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Gave the Impreza a wash and fixed the flickering "DIFF TEMP" light issue on the Tribeca (bad ground).

[Wiscon_Mark]

Put my Wagon Mafia (letters only) on:

Click for zoomed image
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/07/y4Xl7sRl-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/y4Xl7sR)

[amusa]

Subi: New air and Cabin filter. Put few lbs of air in one of the rear tire. Drove it a little and did not reset the tire pressure light. I'm praying that the tire light will turn off tomorrow once I start heading up to the shop for an Ardeca oil change.

[Strykr]

Need to find out what's going on with my intermediate overheating issue. Hopefully it's the waterpump/thermostat as I'm guessing. But knowing the ej25d it's more than likely my headgaskets:(

[amusa]

Yesterday oil change completed and found a tapping screw in the same tire and had it plugged

[Swaggon]

I cried in my car because my mods are causing problems and lowering springs aren't sitting right. But she looks so pretty.695

[amusa]

Getting ready to do a Ardeca Dot 4 brake flush and freon in my dad Jeep.

[meepers]

Well yesterday after work... Not today as it was: Started Looking for the short in my wiring that killed the power to the ECM. After learning Yoga with a flashlight in my mouth so I could get the main relay out of the car, I started doing some testing with the DVOM. From what I can tell, my short is somewhere between the main relay plug and the 30 amp #2 fuse in under the hood in the yellow/red harness. I was able to do some jumper wiring to the unaffected systems and get her to run again while setting codes instantly for O2 Sensor heaters and AIC. (not powered)

I will be picking up the parts to ditch the factory main relay and replace it with 2 Bosch auto relays for easy diagnosis and replacement. I will be disconnecting the O2 sensors and unplugging the IAC motor and retest for the short to ground to hopefully find out it is a bad O2 sensor with an internal short, but I know I am not that lucky. I was not able to find a good enough complete wire diagram to go over, as my digital FSM has a corrupted frigging wiring diagram, so I looked over everything that had the main relay wiring in the troubleshooting section to find out what all is run off that stupid thing because it ONLY shorts when the relay is activated. Wiring will be a bit of a hodge podge until I get my Doner shell stripped down and ready to transfer the drivetrain.

I have quite a bit of work to **redo** in the comming months. Not happy about having to basically redo my entire build, but it will give me the chance to take care of a few other things that I want to do. It was awesome having a perfectly straight body for a whole 500 miles.

Need to order up some suspesnion and steering bits so I can get rid of all the old/worn parts when I put her back together so I do not need to do this again with any luck unless I want to make a big change! My game plan is to get her reliably running tomorrow night so I can recharge my AC on Saturday and start putting the miles on her to get the emissions test done!

[amusa]

My legacy got side swipe on the driver side both door today at my wife work parking lot :(

[meepers]

My legacy got side swipe on the driver side both door today at my wife work parking lot :(


Man that sucks! Sorry to hear.

[Perkul8r]

Started my postal wagon again today....made the same awful noises it did before...still looking for motor/trans lol.

[Dead91silvia]

Finished cutting and buffing my custom hood I built for my BD... People will either love it or hate... LOL

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/08/IMG_4436_zps8dkrua07-1.jpg
Started building my 4th gen. Quad bixenon projector retrofit, amber delete, passive demon eyes.

Now I just need to get the rest of the car to put them on :smt017

[98legwag]

Looks like you will need an 05-07. You should get on that.

[amusa]

Man that sucks! Sorry to hear.

Sucks, the driver is stupid he went up the curb then he went into reverse and bam side swipe both doors and the bottom of the door where it meet the body maybe damage. Still waiting on the adjuster. Wife is going to call the insurance today. I need this fixed ASAP before it start to rust. I have a friend that does body/paint. If there any extra money left I think I will get a OEM trunk spoiler.

[Redcam1]

Fell asleep driving Friday night and tagged a guardrail :/

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[Wiscon_Mark]

Changed the oil on the Tribeca and put 3M clear film on the door edges of the Tribeca & Impreza.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Fixed an annoying rattle on the Impreza. Turns out the nut holding the airbox to the fender bracket had backed itself out somehow. I thought for sure I was going to have to tear the dash apart (it sounded LOUD inside the cabin), but with some help it was fixed easily!

[Go Mifune]

Washed mine (white '97 L wagon) for the Rock & Roll Car Show at Bandimere Speedway near Denver. Saw a couple of Legacys but didn't meet the owners. I did meet a nice couple with a 5 speed, supercharged SVX. I got there late so had to park (along with an STi) in the pickup and semi truck section.735736

[rkrenicki]

Changed the oil on the Tribeca and put 3M clear film on the door edges of the Tribeca & Impreza.

How does that film hold up? I was thinking about making a "clear bra" on the leading edge of my hood whenever I get it repainted..

[Wiscon_Mark]

It's pretty good. We'll see how it gets through winter, but I put the 'Beca through the car wash already and it still looks nearly invisible. Edges could be a little clearer, but they're not bad at all.

[Go Mifune]

My wife had a clear bra on her 2000 Legacy GT for almost 10 years and except for a little dirt buildup on the edges, it was great.

[amusa]

Finally got somewhere with the Insurance. My Insurance (Erie) is going to file a claim against USAA and get them to pay for the damage. I was told that that f***** changed his story so it's his word against my wife word. I may just show up to his work and have a nice prep talk with him. Since the Subi is under my name. My wife is not getting thru with his Insurance so I'm taking it in my on hands and get things done.

Next step is to call the body shop and take the Subi in to get a written estimate on the damage.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I may just show up to his work and have a nice prep talk with him.

Don't. If things get ugly, you could end up hurting your case, especially if it goes to court. Let the lawyers/insurance companies do their thing and poke them a lot of they're not.

What does the police report say?

[amusa]

The only way to get a police report if there is only injury. They used to come out while back and not anymore.

[Wiscon_Mark]

That's really crappy. The Police will come out for just about anything in WI, even if it's on private property.

[Dead91silvia]

Well... I got a bit done in the last few days... 2 axles installed in the GT-B and then got the tires installed on my new wheels. Just need new lugs for the wheels now. haha

[amusa]

Got the estimate from the body shop and a total of $3,275.64 in damage.

[Dead91silvia]

Well yesterday I detailed the inside, get new lugs, and installed the wheels on my GT-B. Also made my RFRB center caps look snazzy as well! Today it will be a bit more to both cars. =)

[peugoby]

Well yesterday I detailed the inside, get new lugs, and installed the wheels on my GT-B. Also made my RFRB center caps look snazzy as well! Today it will be a bit more to both cars. =)

Pics or nothing happened and there is no update :bootyshake:

[Duderotomy]

Did some rust repair, installed flares, coilovers, alignment, and some new wheels...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/09/20936772666_147aeb2f39_h-1.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xU7r65)
IMG_6653 (https://flic.kr/p/xU7r65) by Remington Lee (https://www.flickr.com/photos/duderotomy/), on Flickr

[DaveM]

Went to my best friends wedding over the weekend and camped out at the beach camp ground. Here's my tent all setup. Lol

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[amusa]

Had to add 1qt of motor oil due to a rear main seal on my Benz. Just booked the Subi for the body shop for the 21st of this month.

Any recommendation on all season tires for the Subi? Need something that good in snow. Not looking for winter/snow tires.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Michelin Premier A/S and the Continental Pure Contacts are both well rated (overall & in snow). The Michelin's more expensive, but you likely get better wear characteristics (Continentals tend to get noisy as they wear). The Michelins are also fantastic in the wet.

[geckoboy86]

I ran Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires this past winter and they did very well.

[rkrenicki]

I also have the Ventus S1 noble2's, and I really like them. They handled the snow well before I put my winter wheels on.

[98legwag]

Whatever Rubie_25GT had on his car last winter are fantastic in the snow. All I know is they are Michelin all seasons of some sort. My mom currently has the Ventus S1 noble2's on her Acura. I cannot comment on snow use, but they are pretty darn good in everything else.

[amusa]

Thanks I will look into them. I know Michelin are expensive because I used to pay $300 a tire for my Benz every year anyway I'm also looking into Pirelli Cinturato P7 there like $137 a tire from tirerack.

[thenines']

Had a friend help me with taking care of the rust on the bottom of my D.S. front door-before another bad winter:cwm10:

[Go Mifune]

Installed new to me driver's side fender on the '96 Outback as the old now was crushed. Also removed all of the Outback decals. They were pretty ugly with 210K and never been in a garage. Sometime next month I will have driven this car 200k miles.

[Strykr]

Found the possible issue to my leaking coolant and overheating. Thought it was a headgasket, but thankfully it looks like the waterpump seal is shot.

[fwa2500]

Replaced the cabin air filter…holy crap did it need it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/09/oosjiON-1.jpg

[thenines']

Someone in WRX took a pic of my Lic. plate yesterday while I left the school parking lot going for my coffee-I need to get her washed and add more stickers!

[amusa]

Picking up the Subi today after work from the body shop.

[jman990]

Changed my oil :) and ordered coilovers :blob2:

[Wiscon_Mark]

Not my car, but I did rotors & pads on all 4 corners of my mother's BM Legacy. Only ran into one issue when the parking brake decided to latch itself to the inside of the rear rotor. Watched a youtube video on how to get it unstuck - thankfully it worked and nothing was broken in the drum assembly. Thomistopheles knows how much I hate parking brakes.

[geckoboy86]

Day off. Thought about washing my car but that didn't happen, this did...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/10/IMG_8591-1.jpg

More pics on my MR Thread.

[98legwag]

About to go outside and wash that filthy thing in front my house. Yes, its my wagon.

[dynonacht]

My sus grill popped out and I ran it over. Fuuuuuuu