What have you done to your car today?

[kcowles]

Today I installed 2.2 uel single port headers. They bolted up perfectly! Replaced all the exhaust gaskets and hollowed the second cat that doesn't have an O2 sensor. It sounds really good, I have a SPT muffler I'm considering selling for something slightly louder.

[jman990]

Bought new wheels >:) bug wrx wheels painted white
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[kcowles]

Bought new wheels >:) bug wrx wheels painted white
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Reminds me of cookie dough ice cream ;P
Looks good!

[jman990]

Hahaha what?!

[kcowles]

Hahaha what?!

Yeah! The tan, white, and black...mmmm

[foohfooh]

Hey those wheels look sharp!

[jman990]

Dude. that would be the biggest cookie dough chunk EVER

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Hey those wheels look sharp!

Thank's man got them with brand new tires for $120, total steal

[Navi271]

Hmm, it's been quite a while since I've posted on here.

The LGT got a few mods a few weeks ago, and to put my mind at ease, I double checked the AFR's with RomRaider on my laptop today. Everything looks great!
I'll update my member's ride thread soon.

[geckoboy86]

Installed a GrimmSpeed MCB today... Zip tied the fuel regulator in place till I can make a mounting plate (its about 1.5" off in the 3.0R model compared to the LGT)

A friend got me a Black and Decker Auto Vac... Works very well. Made me want to do more cleaning and even frebreezing today.

Gave the exterior of the car a light bath and hosed down some of the mud in the engine bay.

[rougeben83]

Broke a lug off the rear hub. Replaced it with one from my old BE :)

[Merc6]

I just got the flip keys together, need to get them cut then wait till they can be programmed. If a locksmith does it, are they just making the chips mirror the working keys or same process of having all the keys you want to work present?


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[dynonacht]

New tires, started to install my cb radio.

Anybody know what amp rating fuse to get for the add on power points that replace the ash tray on bg/bd/bk chassis? Thanks

[JonO]

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

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Ok...is that on your 97 or the 08?? I've been trying to figure out if my 98 outback has a cabin air filter or not...

[98legwag]

Thats most likely the 08.

[JonO]

Right, from what I've been able to gather the gen 2s didn't have cabin air filters...which seems silly. I was hoping it had just been omitted from the user's manual but I guess not.

[NZXTInerTia]

Made some nifty adapter harnesses for my retrofits until I can buy Morimoto ones.
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[fwa2500]

Ok...is that on your 97 or the 08?? I've been trying to figure out if my 98 outback has a cabin air filter or not...

Sorry about the lateness, that was on the '08. As far as I could work out the 2nd gens in the US didn't come with cabin filters (I know mine had loads of leaves stuck in the blower...).

[Thomistopheles]

Today I exchanged an envelope full of 'murican currency for a red 06 Outback XT limited 5MT. I put in 4 hours in the driver's seat of my buddy's forester heading out to Minneapolis, then 5 hours in the OBXT with a detour to Grimmspeed on the way back home. Handles like a half deflated beach ball, but other than that I love the car. Suspension + wheels + exhaust and I'll be a happy man. Already had tint, weathertechs, and rally armor flaps when I bought it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/20151109_163655_zpsf2v1ajxd-2.jpg

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[fwa2500]

Freaking love the XTs in solid colours, especially red. Welcome to the 4th gen family!

[Thomistopheles]

Freaking love the XTs in solid colours, especially red. Welcome to the 4th gen family!Does the 4th gen family have support group meetings? I can already tell that my wallet and I are going to need some serious couples therapy.

Drilled a hole in a perfectly good tow hook cover for the plate relocation today. Once I get caught up on customer lights I'll be doing a projector retrofit and some winter prep detailing. These stock halogens are terrible when you're used to FX-Rs with 50w HIDs, 100w halogen highs, and a bunch of overkill aux lighting.
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[Go Mifune]

On my '97 L wagon have been hearing weird humming coming from engine compartment. I thought maybe power steering pump. Couldn't locate the sound so took it to my Subaru mechanic. He asked me to start the car and before I could get out he was pointing at my air filter housing where the bottom tabs holding it on were broken. I guess it's common and yes I am no mechanic.

[98legwag]

I removed mine on my 98 when I installed the jdm fog lights. It makes the humming noise.

[Go Mifune]

Today reached driving my '96 Outback "Joey" 200k miles. It was a trade in at the dealership where I worked. Driven 12k miles in five years. Not fast, great looking or impressive but the best car I've ever owned. Oh, and we celebrated by taking a load to the dump.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/Joey20200K_zpsrr6pvjrf-2.jpg (http://s422.photobucket.com/user/Heririck/media/Joey%20200K_zpsrr6pvjrf.jpg.html)

[NZXTInerTia]

Did a ball joint (what a pain in the ass!) and fixed my JDM fog lights.

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[Matty2Hotty]

Started to inspect my new BE and found this crap... Motor is coming out for full rebuild to be safe.
931

[Merc6]

Right, from what I've been able to gather the gen 2s didn't have cabin air filters...which seems silly. I was hoping it had just been omitted from the user's manual but I guess not.

If it makes you feel better, 05's have a empty tray for most that build year. I took half the car apart to change it and I be d*** if there wasn't anything in there. There is a kit to make 05 filter changes easy, I'll try and source that out next year.


...Does the 4th gen family have support group meetings? I can already tell that my wallet and I are going to need some serious couples therapy...
LOL, yeah we meet in the sister forums where a ton of GB's pop up to make the situation worse. I missed the GS TMIC one but made the GS CAI + EBCS one.

[rkrenicki]

Started to inspect my new BE and found this crap... Motor is coming out for full rebuild to be safe.
931

Thats a funny looking timing mark ;)

[Matty2Hotty]

That's what I thought, it couldn't of stopped any closer to tdc, thank got I inspected her.

[Matty2Hotty]

Found the owner of my old Outback on cardomain.... Douche. Said he got the car stock besides the coilovers.
Taking the credit of all the "mods" i have done to her.
After I posted comment on his Instagram sayin am the original owner and built the car he deleted all my stuff.

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[rkrenicki]

This was a few days ago, but I did finally use the hitch that I installed so many months ago. I went to pick up a snowblower from my in-laws, so I picked up a 4x7 trailer at Uhaul.

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[98legwag]

After driving the wagon in the rain I realized it needed new windshield wipers which I had so I put them on. I also recently noticed something on the quarter panel that Dead91silvia would like. Rust.

[NZXTInerTia]

Installed an Integra lip today.

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[Wiscon_Mark]

Yo Dawg, I heard you like lips.

[Dead91silvia]

jerk... :P LOL


After driving the wagon in the rain I realized it needed new windshield wipers which I had so I put them on. I also recently noticed something on the quarter panel that Dead91silvia would like. Rust.

[98legwag]

Washed and waxed them both this morning.

http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/98legwag/20151205_135823_zpsohizazuy.jpg

[Thomistopheles]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/12345456_10205473131854154_3467728803525-1.jpg
Grimmspeed alternator cover and radiator shroud.

[86bratman]

Just an FYI, the stock engine cover serves as part of the duct from scoop to intercooler.

[NZXTInerTia]

Decided to take my Integra lip off. It just didn't look natural. Reselling it for $5 less, so I can't complain.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/ad5dab06bca8fb39b947ca739b433674-1.jpg


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[98legwag]

Decided to take my Integra lip off. It just didn't look natural. Reselling it for $5 less, so I can't complain.

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Ask Rubie_25GT which Integra lip he got. His looks great.

[geckoboy86]

Just an FYI, the stock engine cover serves as part of the duct from scoop to intercooler.
There is also ducting on the hood...

Haven't don't much with the my car but I do have a small box from rallysport direct coming in tomorrow.

[NZXTInerTia]

Ask Rubie_25GT which Integra lip he got. His looks great.

Yah I have a good idea I know what you're talking about. I just thought this style looked cool with the little vents since the stock one had them. I like to be able to go over speed bumps too. lol


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[geckoboy86]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/IMG_8924-1.jpg
Something is missing...

[86bratman]

There is also ducting on the hood...

Haven't don't much with the my car but I do have a small box from rallysport direct coming in tomorrow.
The duct on the hood doesn't go completely down to the intercooler. This has been covered numerous times on lgt.com, removing the stock engine cover decreases the already crap efficiency of the lgt/obxt intercooler.

[Thomistopheles]

The stock TMIC? That little guy? I wouldn't worry about him... he's not sticking around very long.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/A24E1809_zpsrdfg1jr3-1.jpg

Still working on cleaning this thing up, aluminum is all oxidized and I've been straightening fins bit by bit. Waiting for my buddy to take his downpipe off so I can install that, the FMIC, catless up pipe, etc all at once.

Every time I make a dent in the pile o' parts, new stuff takes its place... as of today I own a VF52.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Car is in Winter Mode now - Beauty Shot after a car wash, filling up on Ethanol-Free 87 Octane:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/s12p5zJh-1.jpg (http://imgur.com/s12p5zJ)

Additional Shots & details are being added to my dusty MRII thread.

[Swaggon]

965


My Integra lip I installed about a month and a half ago. 15$ well spent.

[geckoboy86]

The Subaru got festive.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/12/IMG_8968-1.jpg

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[Chilidawg]

Replaced the remaining 3 wheel bearing/hub assemblies on the '07 Legacy a couple weeks ago. Now it looks like the front o2 sensor has packed it up. i still like the car, I'm just trying to catch up on previous owner's neglect. Wish me luck folks.

[rougeben83]

Yes!

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[Shaz]

New head unit!

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[NZXTInerTia]

Worked on my turbo setup some more. I want everything to be flawless before I pull my engine and bolt everything on.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?t=19511

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[Wiscon_Mark]

Ben - does that have a cable on the shifter that you pull up on the knob to put it in reverse? 6MT then?

[rougeben83]

Ben - does that have a cable on the shifter that you pull up on the knob to put it in reverse? 6MT then?

You are correct, Mark. Its my old 6 speed :rabbit:

[Wiscon_Mark]

I didn't realize that was a feature on Subarus as well. My brother's Dart GT has that on his and I'd never seen it before then. Cool.

[Merc6]

My DD Chevy Cruze you pull up then shift up and left. It looks like 1st but it's just a bit farther.


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[thenines']

crashed my car-sounded worst than it looked-just pulled out the broken left fog light assemble, hooked the bumper cover back into place and drove home after the cop wrote up the report. (not my fault)

[Thomistopheles]

Bought a grimmspeed ewg setup with 38mm v band tial mvs, because my vf52 has some naaasty boost creep going on. 19psi with the wastegate duty cycle at 0, all the way open... once that is installed my tuner will be able to get back to working his magic.

[Merc6]

Bought a grimmspeed ewg setup with 38mm v band tial mvs, because my vf52 has some naaasty boost creep going on. 19psi with the wastegate duty cycle at 0, all the way open... once that is installed my tuner will be able to get back to working his magic.

May have missed it, you running a 52 restrictor pill and or GS ECBS?


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[Thomistopheles]

May have missed it, you running a 52 restrictor pill and or GS ECBS?Has grimmspeed 3 port EBCS, no restrictor pill.

[rougeben83]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/20151227_171755_zps5tn4p3x2-1.jpg

Before it turned 2016 :lol:

[Merc6]

Got correct sockets to remove the head bolts. Hope the heads are some good so I'm not spending another $2000 blindly.

[NZXTInerTia]

Tore apart my parts motor tonight. Just a good backup plan for when my N/A-T blows.

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[Wiscon_Mark]

Installed 9011 HIR1 bulbs (~2600 lumens) for my high beams with the 9011-->9005 mod for my high beams. They look pretty bright, can't wait to drive 'em at night.

Also disabled DRLs to preserve the HIR1 bulbs longevity as running high beams @ 50% power can cause problems with the bulb.

[98legwag]

Installed 9011 HIR1 bulbs (~2600 lumens) for my high beams with the 9011-->9005 mod for my high beams. They look pretty bright, can't wait to drive 'em at night.

Also disabled DRLs to preserve the HIR1 bulbs longevity as running high beams @ 50% power can cause problems with the bulb.

I am curious to see what you think. I have been considering this for the 3.0R.

[Thomistopheles]

Swapped wastegate springs, got my HKS axle back on, finally put in the OEM Huskybutt Gate. I like the 4th gen compartment separator a lot more than the 2nd gen one... bolts in at the bottom and top rather than using pressure/friction to hold it in place.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/A24E1953_zpsx66kuzuf-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Its 50 degrees in MD in January. I washed both cars.

[thenines']

just got back from VT-she's really dirty-maybe I'll find a car wash tomorrow.

[98legwag]

Its 50 degrees in MD in January. I washed both cars.

Seriously.....its snowing now....WTF?!

[thenines']

Seriously.....its snowing now....WTF?! you sent a message to the snow gods to mess up your clean rides!

[rougeben83]

I am curious to see what you think. I have been considering this for the 3.0R.

Get them. I have them on the hi-beams of my OBXT. Can keep up with the HID low beams.

[98legwag]

Get them. I have them on the hi-beams of my OBXT. Can keep up with the HID low beams.

I currently have Narva Range Power +50 which I think are pretty good. The HIR upgrade will be next. There just happens to be a place 5 mins from my work that stocks them. Candlepower is near by.

[Strykr]

Was -40c overnight, so both car batteries had no juice this morning. Changed the Leg to a red top and wow was that ever a good thing! Dimming lights and hesitation at 3k vanished! Haven't even done the big 3 or ground mod yet

The CRV I'll just boost it and let it run a bit

[NZXTInerTia]

Was -40c overnight, so both car batteries had no juice this morning. Changed the Leg to a red top and wow was that ever a good thing! Dimming lights and hesitation at 3k vanished! Haven't even done the big 3 or ground mod yet

The CRV I'll just boost it and let it run a bit

Mines grounded with a redtop, I love it!


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[thenines']

I finally able to plug my car in at my new place-still pissed I can't do it at work!

[Chilidawg]

Replaced the upstream A/F sensor. I bought a Denso unit online, and all seems to be well. Half tucked under the timing belt cover. It was sort of a PITA, but the MIL is out and the cruise works again.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I am curious to see what you think. I have been considering this for the 3.0R.

Drove them at night. I'm running Philips +60 bulbs on the H11 lows, which are quite bright by themselves, but holy buckets, the 9011s are fantastic. Mod is really easy, they plug right in and they're not horribly expensive. Would reccomend.

[Chilidawg]

Oil change, fluid level check, tire pressure. Nothing major, but nice quiet afternoon.

[amusa]

Shovel over 2 feet of snow around my Legecy and Benz. Hopped in my Legacy and was going to have some fun and then realize I'm crazy to take it out when the street were not plowed and did not want to get stuck in the deep snow. I may take it out tomorrow instead.

[rougeben83]

Parked my car in the underground lot. As much as I like driving my subaru in snow, digging it out is a completely different story.

[98legwag]

I have been digging out the wagon for about 2 hours now (I dug it out once yesterday too). I stopped because a plow hasn't been in my neighborhood since Friday night.

[amusa]

Finally took it out on non plowed street. Did fine in driving in other tire track but can hear the snow dragging under the body. Then had to put air in the driver front. Thank god I had a portable air compressor.

[thenines']

Brought my car to the body shop today-asked if they could turn it into a '16 outback 3.6R-she laught and said she could see what she could do for me

[thenines']

Got my car back from the body shop-still a '99 :p

[Snow Wolf]

Attached headlight covers, unsure of brand or anything but they look cool and are made for the B4 https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/01/TaMa76-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p5TaMa76j)

[Snow Wolf]

Busy day today! Washed and clay barred car, repaired centre console cup holder, replaced rear brake pad, removed TMIC to replace I/C hoses and then realised supplied hoses were too smalls put all back together again AND zip tied on all silicone hoses to BBOD and manifolds. Time to sit down and chill now :)

[talonsorensen]

installed a perrin pitch stop mount! its hard to describe but definitely can feel a difference!

[98legwag]

I just re-grease the Energy Suspension fsb bushings on my car. After I put everything away and put the car back in the garage I thought "maybe I should have done the rears too."

[Strykr]

Mounted my Toyo Proxes T1R's, just need to touch up the paint on the rims and than install! :)

Can't wait to see how they look!

[Thomistopheles]

Skinned my grille in carbon fiber, laid the cloth and the first top coat of resin last night. Lots of sanding and many more coats to go before I can clear it and install the hexagon mesh.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/05/20160527_221827_zps32suplr7-1.jpg

[thenines']

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/07/DSCN2038_zpsvmckr4k6-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2038_zpsvmckr4k6.jpg.html)Rolled 100K on the '99-not including the 58328 that is already there since the ODO replacement

[rougeben83]

Car didnt want to start the previous night, we were able to bumpstart it in reverse tho (manual ftw) and drive back to my garage. First thought it was the clutch switch, bypassed that - it worked for a little bit but stopped after the 2nd start attempt. Did more diagnosing, starter was dead. Had the original starter in the box, so replaced my starter, then proceeded to clean air filter, & change the oil.

[amusa]

Legacy: Wash and pick up my wife trash.
CLK: Wash, wax, interior, wash and oil up my air filters.
Integra: Wash & wax the engine bay.

[98legwag]

Took the 3.0R to cars and coffee this morning. My friend came in his deep bronze metallic 3.0R and another guy was there in a harvest gold 3.0R and even with us three parked together I forgot to get a picture. This afternoon I wet-sanded and polished the headlights on the wagon. Its better. I also put some Silver Stars in the low beams on the wagon to replace the bulbs that were in the jdm headlights back when I bought them about 5 years ago.

[amusa]

Spark plugs. It's not 5/8 instead 14mm for the 2013 2.5i.

[thenines']

got rear ended yesterday-I should hear from the adjuster today if the '99 is totaled-no pics-can't figure how to get them from my phone to my computer.

[thenines']

They did total my car-I'll have a couple of things to sell from it.

[98legwag]

That sucks. Sorry to hear it.

[Dead91silvia]

Well, this was yesterday... but, I installed my JDM deck lid, the glass guy installed the JDM rear glass, cut my rear deck cover to fit the wiper. Installed my carpet, rear seat, and JDM STi driver seat, and also the double stacked JDM center console bits.. Now to finish the turbo conversion and repair the passenger seat and give her a detail. lol

[thenines']

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/DSCN2092_zps5suibrak-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2092_zps5suibrak.jpg.html)I cleaned out my car.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/DSCN2098_zpsofvkuloc-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2098_zpsofvkuloc.jpg.html)https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/DSCN2094_zpsesbde4du-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2094_zpsesbde4du.jpg.html)https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/08/DSCN2093_zpsvstwv57m-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2093_zpsvstwv57m.jpg.html)[URL=http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/DSCN2098_zpsofvkuloc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1345.phothe 16 rav was in the middle-and the 08 mer. took up the rear (Didn't see she had stopped behind me)

[rkrenicki]

Yea, that is totaled for sure. :( It is a very sad sight. Are you okay?

[amusa]

That is totaled. At least your ok and what about the other drivers?

My other vehicle made it down to my engine builder about few hours ago. Now I can somewhat relax.

[thenines']

Only the driver in merc. went to the hospital-I'm still without a car-the tranny shop is still having issues pulling tranny codes from the '91-might take a look at an '05 LL bean this weekend-heard the 3.0 is a good motor.

[98legwag]

I love my 3.0. I have heard the idler pulley bearings can go bad. A friend of mine replaced his already. I say go take a look.

[rkrenicki]

I love my 3.0. I have heard the idler pulley bearings can go bad. A friend of mine replaced his already. I say go take a look.

I do too. The AVCS version of the EZ30D on the 4th gen has a nice performance bump from the 3rd gen version as well. But yes, those idler pulleys should be replaced first thing. When they go, they shred the belt and cause quite the mess. Proactively replacing them is cheap insurance.

[98legwag]

I do too. The AVCS version of the EZ30D on the 4th gen has a nice performance bump from the 3rd gen version as well. But yes, those idler pulleys should be replaced first thing. When they go, they shred the belt and cause quite the mess. Proactively replacing them is cheap insurance.

Is there an update version of the bearings that you know of?

[rkrenicki]

Is there an update version of the bearings that you know of?

So, the 3rd gen EZ30D had 23770AA000 Pulleys which were superseded with 23770AA020, but that is the 4th gen EZ30D part. My understanding is that the 4th gen still has the issue.

The good news is that they seem to last about 100k miles before going, so replacing them with new parts will keep them all set for a while at least.

[98legwag]

So, the 3rd gen EZ30D had 23770AA000 Pulleys which were superseded with 23770AA020, but that is the 4th gen EZ30D part. My understanding is that the 4th gen still has the issue.

The good news is that they seem to last about 100k miles before going, so replacing them with new parts will keep them all set for a while at least.

OK. Thanks.

[Yokosilver]

I finally got another Subaru! It is sitting in my drive way waiting for some love... and plates.

[thenines']

OK. Thanks. Got on '03 on wednesday-belt blew up thursday-pic of new car in pic thread from this weekend's SLI new england meet

[rougeben83]

Ouch, glad youre ok!

[thenines']

Thanks!
Ouch, glad youre ok!

[Yokosilver]

I got plates today! Drove it around, topped off the gas tank, filled the tires (I knew they were REALLY low, but i didn't think it was 14psi:smt118), and gave my puppy a ride around.

[Huffer]

I started playing around with vinyl wrapping material, specifically Avery Dennison Supreme range.
And stared at Craigslist, Autotrader etc trying to find that ideal 5MT Outback for me.

[98legwag]

I washed and waxed the 3.0R yesterday. Went to cars and coffee today.

[amusa]

Bought a trunk bicycle rack that holds (2) bicycle for the Subi. Install it (pain in the @$$) last Saturday and haul my wife Fuji on it to a state park so she can learn how to ride (long story). Then drove the Subi back to the bicycle store last Sunday with the trunk rack and I ended up ordering/purchasing a Fuji for myself (it's been over 25 years).

Washed the Benz over the weekend.

[track8]

Rust finally killed the BK.

I found a less rusty '01 Outback Limited with the mandatory 3 pedals. I'll post pics when I figure out how to do so from my phone. I just put a new inner tie rod end in the OBW this eve.

So an '01 is a BH?

Still has a blown speaker and needs rear shock/struts. Might install a 1/2" lift...

[MannyMohawk#5]

I washed mine yesterday...rained this morning.

[Go Mifune]

I washed mine yesterday...rained this morning.

Same here! Also, I had read about blowing compressed air at the back side of the radiator to clean it. Holy dust storm! Don't know if it will run cooler but can't hurt.

[Go Mifune]

So an '01 is a BH?



I believe BH is correct.

[rkrenicki]

I believe BH is correct.

Yes, a 2001 Wagon is a BH

[MrSwaggerWagon]

Well, here is what I did to my BH GT in the past two days.

Two days ago, I washed and waxed whatever paint the previous two owners left intact, and meticulously cleaned all of my windows, inside and out. The windows alone took me 45 minutes, since every time I would go to step back, I would spot a streak or a smudge. I also sprayed tire-wet on my tires to avoid scrubbing them.

Yesterday, Saturday, I tossed my cheap headers, replacement trim piece, and air filter in my trunk, made a pit-stop at the dentist, then drove to the shop I work at (they are closed on Saturday, so I get to use the tools and lifts to work on my car). After fitting the trim that fits between the back passenger door and the front of the wheel well, I noticed that it was the wrong part, I mean, it fit, and it was listed as the same part number that Subaru listed for that piece, but it sticks out an inch from the rest of the body. Well, it matches my paint and is better than three holes, so I will leave it. Next, I put my car on the lift and went to work installing my SpeadyRacer UEL Headers. Boy, it sure shows that you get what you pay for, as I had to spread the head flanges about half an inch to get them over the studs in the head, but other than that, it was a pretty straight forward install (after I destroyed both of the bolts that attached it to the front cat).

I just wish I didn't have as much homework, as I would love to help my coworker and his team prepare their '89 civic for the 24 hours of LeMons.

[Yokosilver]

I m̶a̶d̶e̶ printed a thing.

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[thenines']

Nice

[MrSwaggerWagon]

I m̶a̶d̶e̶ printed a thing.

Dang, you beat me to it. I'm ordering some filament today. Not sure what I will print yet, but where did you get that STL?

[Yokosilver]

Dang, you beat me to it. I'm ordering some filament today. Not sure what I will print yet, but where did you get that STL?

Thingiverse.Com

I searched subaru logo and found a few. I printed it off with slic3r. I'm not sure if I like the infill patterns that much. The other prints I made with Cura seemed a little more solid. Still playing with the setup, though.

Anyways, that is going to go on grill after I finish touching up the mesh.

[MrSwaggerWagon]

Looking forward to a picture, Yoko.

If you are going to mount that on the outside of the car, I would consider going with a really high infill, since it doesn't seem to be that big.

[Yokosilver]

...since it doesn't seem to be that big.

Haven't had any complaints yet.

Looks like I will be securing a parts car this weekend. A rear ended 99 outback. The gut I'm buying it from picked out up at an auction for the ej25 and was going to toss the car. Leather heated seats and door cards that don't have dog teeth marks on them. Since I am snagging the car, I'll have time to look and see what else I want to take.

[MrSwaggerWagon]

I need to pick up a BH for myself. Previous two owners of my 56,000 mile 2001 sucked at everything that involved hands and feet, as every single body panel is damaged. I've already replaced the taillights and rear garnish.

I could either repair/repaint/replace all of the body panels, or WRX engine/trans swap it, get a tube brush-guard on the front, and get some offroad lights... Similar cost.

[98legwag]

Haven't had any complaints yet.

Looks like I will be securing a parts car this weekend. A rear ended 99 outback. The gut I'm buying it from picked out up at an auction for the ej25 and was going to toss the car. Leather heated seats and door cards that don't have dog teeth marks on them. Since I am snagging the car, I'll have time to look and see what else I want to take.

The Outback will have bigger sway bars than your car. Swap those over and your car will handle better.

[Yokosilver]

The Outback will have bigger sway bars than your car. Swap those over and your car will handle better.

Thanks! You're awesome. I decided to take the whole car because I knew there would be more parts to swap than I could think of picking off of it.

[MartinLarsen]

Well not today but over the weekend. Me and my father replaced headgaskets on my mothers Legacy 3.0R. Not easy but doable without removing the engine from the body.
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Just ordered a used wiper/indicator arm assembly from Germany (living in Denmark). Planning on doing a DIY on changing it out. My Legacy BG does not have adjustable interval or dimmer. From what I have read on Forrester and Impreza forums you just have to replace the wiper arm to get the adjustable interval settings, so hoping that applies for BG's aswell :)

[98legwag]

Well not today but over the weekend. Me and my father replaced headgaskets on my mothers Legacy 3.0R. Not easy but doable without removing the engine from the body.
What year is the 3.0R?

[MartinLarsen]

The 3.0R is a 2008. It has about 300.000 km on the clock (186500 miles). A clamp had failed on the lower radiator hose, and it ran very little without coolant. But the harm was done, and the heads had to be machined. Now it's hopefully good for another 300.000 km :) We did the timing chain recently, so that's basicly new. ;)

[thenines']

The 3.0R is a 2008. It has about 300.000 km on the clock (186500 miles). A clamp had failed on the lower radiator hose, and it ran very little without coolant. But the harm was done, and the heads had to be machined. Now it's hopefully good for another 300.000 km :) We did the timing chain recently, so that's basicly new. ;)
That sucks! though, I don't need a head gasket issue with the 3.0

[Wiscon_Mark]

Any engine will blow a headgasket if it overheats enough. This isn't indicative of a common failure. The consensus on the Tribeca forums is that the EZ30D and EZ36D don't have an overabundance of head gasket failures - they were more common on the first gen EZ30 found in the 3rd gen Legacy/Outback.

[MartinLarsen]

Any engine will blow a headgasket if it overheats enough. This isn't indicative of a common failure. The consensus on the Tribeca forums is that the EZ30D and EZ36D don't have an overabundance of head gasket failures - they were more common on the first gen EZ30 found in the 3rd gen Legacy/Outback.

Yes those two things goes hand in hand, overheating leads to HG failure eventually. Though the EZ30R that is in my moms car has held up very well. No larger maintenance work required, just the regular oil and filter change. Of course with quality oil that meets Subaru specs :) So overall no complaints about the reliability of the EZ30! ;) And it drives great, very smooth running engine!

[thenines']

:-( my new ride is a 3rd gen-I was going to pick up a 4th generation, but, they wanted way too much for it-and I really wanted it!

[rkrenicki]

:-( my new ride is a 3rd gen-I was going to pick up a 4th generation, but, they wanted way too much for it-and I really wanted it!

I wouldnt worry about it too much. The H6 is not known for HG issues. Sure, they crop up from time to time, but it is nothing like the issues with the EJ25. Mostly they come down to poor maintenance, so just keep up with it and you should be fine.

[MartinLarsen]

I wouldnt worry about it too much. The H6 is not known for HG issues. Sure, they crop up from time to time, but it is nothing like the issues with the EJ25. Mostly they come down to poor maintenance, so just keep up with it and you should be fine.

I second this. In our case it was operator error when installing the new waterpump when we did the timing chains. So my father forgot to "unlock" the clamp. The radiator clamps has the abillity to lock in the "open" position to make it easier to take them off. He forgot to release it again, then the hose popped off.

[98legwag]

Washed the wagon this afternoon and 3 hours later it starts raining....

[Wiscon_Mark]

Changed out the "C" headlight accent LEDs (they were starting to fail) with Philips LEDs and they're a bit brighter and likely much better built.

More winterizing to come - mainly switching out tires and spraying the underside with fluid film for rust resistance.

[Yokosilver]

Engine code P0115 popped up on me today. Going to buy a new sensor this week.

Question on that: my temp gauge still works so is there an issue with driving the car still?

[Wiscon_Mark]

Do you have a history of overheating? If not, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I know there are two sensors - I believe one controls the gauge, the other might send info the ECU. Might not be the one that's sending info to the gauge, especially since it's a trouble code, which would be activated by the ECU.

[Yokosilver]

Do you have a history of overheating? If not, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

I got this car for free because they were going to send it to scrap. I Don't know the history of the vehicle and I have only had it a few months. Mostly, I don't like the light on my dash. I'll look into the two sensors and see if I can test them and replace them.

[geckoboy86]

Got my new wheels installed... Sparco Pro Corsa...
I am very pleased

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/11/ZjCxgxzEvqFX6fxzVmnnKFWbQ6mPOb7MEF6DNNQm-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/11/2VHNFmiXJD0cPWVz3twYATfXuYa0KItiRrzvOwOq-2.jpg

Gave her a bath after this.

[98legwag]

I did nothing that fun or exciting. I changed the wiper blades on the wagon.

[Yokosilver]

Changed my sun visors. I now have mirrors and light bulbs for driver and passenger. I say light bulbs because I still have to wire power to them.

[track8]

I believe BH is correct.

Thank you, kind sir.

Got the speakers replaced (now the door panel vibrates, darn it!), installed the Kartboy front endlinks from the BK, new SenSen rear struts, replaced the broke drivers side mirror. Had the bronze summer rims slipped into the nice quiet Michelins, replaced all the gear lubes with various Redline cocktails. Rattle-canned the stock wheels white, had General Altimax Arctic's mounted. Even swapped the Grimmspeed brake master cyl. brace from the BK into the BH. Yes, it bolts in! Also put in front camber bolts, seems BH Outbacks spec. positive camber! That is not cool. Yes, it understeers less now.

No, I didn't do all this today, it's been a project over the last few weeks, trying to sort out the details before winter.

[Smoothinto2nd]

Here's what I did today.

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[amusa]

Had to put couple of pounds of Air in the tire since the light was on the Legacy. Drove it into work today. It's been sitting for about a month due to way past over due maintenance. Next Friday I will be doing oil, front and rear diff fluid change on the Legacy. I be all caught up on maintenance. When I get some time the Legacy need a serious bath.

I been really busy working 7 days 70-80hrs a week and squeezing in my doctor appointments during my working hours :( I don't have enough time anytime soon and my other vehicles need attention (big jobs).

UPDATE:
Finally did the oil change, front and rear diff, coolant, and replace driver HID ballast on the Legacy on 11/18. Now I need to take it in for a wiper motor recall and I notice a extended hard cold start. I will have the dealer look at the camshaft sensor and maybe do a re-flash to see if it will solved the issue while it's doing the recall.

This week I'm ordering (2) rear tires for my MB. Then after that I can finally order the Continental DWS for the Legacy and hope I get it install before the first snow.

[Matty2Hotty]

Saw this at the post office

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[Wiscon_Mark]

Drove my Impreza in the snow! That was fun.

[MrSwaggerWagon]

Well, seeing how I have a roof rack on my '01 Leggy Wagon, and I am a rather festive person, I wanted to put up some Christmas lights on my car. However, I am really into technology, and modding, and modding technology into things, so I can't just run some LED strings off of an inverter. No, the flickering would be too distracting for passing drivers! I need to rectify the AC back into DC, then cut off the second half of each light string and reverse the polarity to make them all turn on at the same time. So, a trip to the local RadioShack and about five hours of soldering later, I've about 50 feet of lights on the roof, with a switch next to my seat, full bridge rectifier under my seat, and a power cable going up by the B pillar. Yeah, I'm pretty proud of myself, pulling into school each morning, seeing all those red noses and window-antlers, while I have THESE (https://goo.gl/photos/48EB77uunhSmruqF9).
Next things to do in preparation for winter: (1) wire up a relay to close the FWD fuse circuit so that when I lift my handbrake, the back will disconnect from the center diff, and (2) replace fog light pods with small LED bars.

[Go Mifune]

well, seeing how i have a roof rack on my '01 leggy wagon, and i am a rather festive person, i wanted to put up some christmas lights on my car.

Best
Mod
Ever!

[MrSwaggerWagon]

Thanks! I do have to say that I went a bit overkill, you know, DC outlet to AC inverter to DC rectifier, but using a DC-DC step up is just too mainstream.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I did something like this to filter noise with an MP3 player to FM modulator setup where the modulator was physically inline with the antenna cable - it ended up getting engine noise, which I used the inverter to filter out.

[MrSwaggerWagon]

Wiscon_Mark Huh. I've had this idea kicking around in my head for a while now about a universal, plug-n-play sequential shift light device. I thought about pulling engine RPM and power out of the OBD port, but seeing as I can only read data out of there at about 500ms intervals, using it for a shift light would defeat the purpose. Using an arduino to map the alternator whine into which lights to power is a lot more reliable now that I think about it. Just use two trimmer potentiometers to tell it when the first and last block should light up, and bam, you've got yourself another way to kill 50 bucks.

[jazen]

Its been a while since I have posted on here and has been a while more since I actually drove my car. I replaced the radiator, much easier than my '96 Sentra which I did a few months back AND didn't have to make any blood sacrifice!

Annoyingly I found the previous owner had broken a screw for the plastic cover under the right side of the car, used a self tapping screw and mounted it about 1/2" forward of the hole with the broken bit of screw in it.

[thenines']

Since I work six days a week/go to school part time (read-no time for a ride thread) (YES! SEMESTER BREAK!) I'll do a short write up on my new ride-a '03 outback wagon w/VDC I pick up for 5Gs back in august. I'm the second owner (third-if you count the time on a used car lot) very clean for a car that has be in the northeast its entire life. It made its debut at the R.I. meet-two weeks after the belt blew up on my way to work the day after I bought it (part of the "inconvence" H6 package)

[Yokosilver]

Brushed off the snow, started it up, and drove around for some errands. Car is running good, still has that burnt oil smell, though.

Haven't been very active lately due to a small fire in my house and a family member being in the hospital.

[Yokosilver]

The fire I mentioned earlier was my 3d printer. Only thing that saved my house was that I had the door closed. Anyways, here is my grille as it stands now. I want to get a different piece of mesh (one piece, actually, instead of the three I have) and probably paint it black.

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[amusa]

Just paid off the remaining 36 month that I owed on the Legacy. I'm Sitting back and waiting for the title to arrive. This weekend I'm taking it in for the wiper motor recall and I been noticing a slow hard start only in cold weather. I get the dealer to look at it as well.

[Yokosilver]

Just paid off the remaining 36 month that I owed on the Legacy.

Always a wonderful feeling.

[Yokosilver]

Ordered my ownership badges today. I cheated a little and ordered the 200k piece even though I am about 5k shy. I'll be there soon enough.

[amusa]

Just had the wiper motor replaced under the recall over the weekend. I asked them about the CVT trans fluid they only change it if it's dirty. They only do a fill up to the fill hole. There is a procedure on doing this with hooking up the computer and getting the CVT transmission to a certain temperature. They could not look at the hard start issue on the weekend I have to reschedule it for the weekday :(

Subaru said I need to do front (5mm)/rear (3mm) brake pads and tires soon. I be ordering Akebono this week since I run there pads on my Mercedes and on my Acura.

[thenines']

Ask not what you can do for your car, but, what your can can do for you-P0420 poped up on my way to work yesterday-good thing I did my last emission test at the beginning of the month-15 years is it in this state:)

[98legwag]

Just had the wiper motor replaced under the recall over the weekend. I asked them about the CVT trans fluid they only change it if it's dirty. They only do a fill up to the fill hole. There is a procedure on doing this with hooking up the computer and getting the CVT transmission to a certain temperature. They could not look at the hard start issue on the weekend I have to reschedule it for the weekend :(

Subaru said I need to do front (5mm)/rear (3mm) brake pads and tires soon. I be ordering Akebono this week since I run there pads on my Mercedes and on my Acura.

Which Akebono pads do you run?

[amusa]

Mercedes: Akebono Euro Ceramic Premium on CLK55 AMG Rotors.
Acura: Performance Ceramic Premium on JDM Mugen-Power Type R Rotors.

[Yokosilver]

Changed my oil yesterday. Got the car up on a lift and walked around underneath it. Looks in good shape. Except for the black slime covering around the ATF pan and the transmission. I want to get it all cleaned up, but I am worried that the sludge is holding everything in. :smt005

[Yokosilver]

My ownership badges came in the mail. Need to wash before I stick 'em.

[98legwag]

I washed the wagon for the first time in a couple months.

[98legwag]

I washed the wagon for the first time in a couple months.

And yesterday I change the oil in the wagon. Today I washed the 3.0R. First time in months they have been clean at the same time.

[amusa]

Front and rear with Akebono ProACT Ceramic pads. I was forced to order (4) Continental ExtremeContact DWS after I found a gash in one of the tires inner side while doing the brakes on the lift.

[track8]

Installed cheap urethane front sway bushings and stock type end links to silence a front end rattle. Successful!
Bolted a 22" LED bar on top of the bumper, partly sunk into the trimmed grille.
1400 lumen LED reverse lights and red LED 1157 replacement tail/brake bulbs installed, the reverse lights REALLY light up the garage at night backing it in.
Also recently put in a Whiteline 20mm rear sway bar, they seem to be recently discontinued so I got one before remaining stock dries up.
Recently replaced the valve cover gaskets too, oil leaks seem to be completely gone.
Bought rear brake pads yesterday but it's really cold out. Will install after work this week.

The rear sway bar is not discontinued.<edit

[amusa]

Tires are now installed.
Vacuum
Shampoo seats and carpet
Detail in the inside
Wash exterior and rims
Tire shine.

I'm planing to put a coat of wax before I fly out to the West Coast.

[track8]

Replaced rear brake pads on the BH yesterday.

Installed Whiteline void filler type diff. bushing inserts on the BH just a few minutes ago. The rear diff. doesn't thump anymore!

[amusa]

6 weeks later, Finally got the paper work from the lien department after fighting with the bank. Need to make time to head to my local MVA (DMV) to get the clean title for the Subi.

[Yokosilver]

Weather is warming up so the Subi is my daily driver again. The heater doesn't work well so the inside of the windshield freezes when the defroster is on. Going to flush the heater core this summer.

[Yokosilver]

Went to Dairy Queen for dinner and put a blizzard in my 2nd gen cup holder. Went surprisingly well - only a small amount of ice cream dripped into the cup holder. Removed and cleaned the cup holder and all is ok again. I installed the rear driver side door panel I scavenged last fall and I finally cleaned the front driver side panel because I am a lazy ass. Maybe I will install it tomorrow, maybe I will sit on it for another two months. :smt102

[Go Mifune]

Got to test the brakes this morning on my '96 Outback as a Great Horned Owl attempted to commit suicide on my windshield. If you've never seen one, they're an impressive sight and big enough to carry off an adult cat. Happily it was a miss but this reminded me that I need new front pads.

[MrSwaggerWagon]

I gave myself a reason to wash my car... (Video (https://goo.gl/photos/jeCDRpF1F8tYERaD6))

[Yokosilver]

Door panels are/have been in. Had issues with the seat belts not retracting so I sanded down the area where the plastic trim pieces were pinching the belt. Work like a charm now.

[98legwag]

I washed and waxed the wagon last night. Went outside this morning and a bird had crapped on it....

[Yokosilver]

Came home to find some antifreeze at the end of my driveway. Wasn't any of my cars, wasn't near any of them. Walked up my driveway, turned around to look at it again and saw a 2nd gen wagon hatch sitting just inside of my fence.:banana: They guy I sold my parts car to said that he would look around to see if he had a center light for me. I figured I would buy it from him. Nope, got a whole rear hatch. Even has the rear spoiler! :banana::banana:

[98legwag]

I took the 3.0R to cars and coffee this morning. This afternoon I took the wagon to run some errands. I notice the muffler seemed to be hanging a bit low. Sure enough 3 rubber hangers had dry rotted and ripped. I was able to get the car home by using zipties to hold the muffler up. Luckily I had some rubber hangers in the garage so its fixed.

[Yokosilver]

Used some leather conditioner on my seats. I didn't realize how long it had been since the last time I used it. Seats look great now. I should be picking up a set of rims and tires this weekend from a parted out legacy. I can get those rusted up steel rims off my car now.

[dodik]

yesterday started to tidy up wiring for new HU, today finally found my reverse signal lead, new HU was delivered today, so if everything goes well i should finally have proper music and Bluetooth in the tribeca.

[Wiscon_Mark]

I did something (horrible) yesterday.

I traded my Subaru in.

More details to come when I have time.

[dodik]

I did something (horrible) yesterday.

I traded my Subaru in.

More details to come when I have time.

Well imprezza won't be missed. :sweat:

although i doubt thats the car you are talking about.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Yeah, no, it's the Impreza. My wife loves her Tribeca and it's almost paid off, so we're not getting rid of that one.

[Yokosilver]

I did something (horrible) yesterday.

I traded my Subaru in.

More details to come when I have time.

I hope your new one will be... Impreza-ive. :rofl2:

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Please don't hate me. :sad2:

[Yokosilver]

I changed out my tires, but that is nothing compared to what I saw while checking out garage sales this weekend.

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I asked the woman if I could take a picture, she said she didn't care and that her husband would be out shortly. I took the picture and then heard, "You like it that much?" Husband came up and told me that one day he decided to chop, so he did.

[Yokosilver]

Well, I feel stupid. I thought that my dash lights were all burnt out. Turns out my dumb ass had the lights turned down...:smt105

[Go Mifune]

Well, I feel stupid. I thought that my dash lights were all burnt out. Turns out my dumb ass had the lights turned down...:smt105

I used to sell Hondas and they came with a full tank of gas. I sold an Odyssey van to a women who brought it back the next day with two complaints. First, we didn't fill it and secondly, she took it to two gas stations and she couldn't get any gas to go into the tank but the gas gauge was still reading low. I walked out and found a maxed out fuel gauge. Turned out she had been looking at the temp gauge the whole time. What makes the story funny is that she was an anesthesiologist.

[Yokosilver]

I think we have all had moments like that in our life at one point or another. I try not to get to upset and laugh at myself when I make them.

[Go Mifune]

Beat the crap out of it. Got 31 mpg on the highway and 9 or 10 at the track. Video to follow.

[Yokosilver]

Spent two weeks in Georgia. Got back to find that a tree dripped all over the car. I guess I have to clean it. Oh darn...

I needed an excuse anyways.

[goblake]

Changed the oil and rotated the tires. I also bought plastidip. I'm planning to paint my wheels.

[jazen]

I'm sorry for being a lurker most of the time :( but I finally grew a pair and did something major with my Legacy.

After getting the head gasket done, the timing belt guide was not spaced correctly and promptly killed the tensioner pulley. So this past Saturday I did a timing belt and pulley job all by myself (first time ever doing a timing belt). Feeling ambitious, I tried to replace my shifter linkage as well with the TurnInConcepts unit. Couldn't pop the second (larger) pin out and it was 11:30 at night, so I buttoned it back up and called it a night.

I rotated my tires on Sunday, and then reinstalled the timing belt inspection cover today.

[jazen]

I'm on a roll now... Friday, I got a 1/4" punch and was able to knock the larger roll pin out for the shifter linkage (I named the 2 roll pins bastard 1 and 2), the second big struggle was getting the 6 mm allen bolt threaded on the other end of the shifter linkage. After an hour long struggle, it finally went in. I tried to install the Perrin polyurethane shifter bushings, but was unable to wrestle the old one out (I thought it was 2 pieces like the Perrin kit). It was nearly 1 AM so I figured I should give it up and stop disrupting the neighbors.

Old busted and new hotness
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/08/AEJbri2l-1.jpg

The bastards
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/08/wVFmByMl-1.jpg

The wrenching position:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2017/08/zOSoevNl-1.jpg

Today I installed a Perrin short shift adapter that I got for Christmas last year. Install wasn't terrible aside from the adapter sitting snug on the shift lever. After installation, it felt right, but after driving for a while, the ball came out of the socket while on the freeway. That was a bit scary, pulled over, took the bezel off looks like the ball did not fully seat into the socket, pounded it back on and all was good on the remainder of a 120 mile trip.

edit: added photos

[jazen]

Not much done today, replaced the rear wiper arm with an updated style one from a 2007 Forester, along with the rubber clutch pedal pad and shift knob. Found a rubber trunk liner last weekend at the pick-n-pull and let it sit out for a week to regain its shape. Put that in the back and topped off washer fluid.

[Yokosilver]

Soon...
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[thenines']

blew up my driveshaft-took out the shift linkage as well-3K to fix :(

[amusa]

Been busy got new motors/tran mounts install on the Benz and Jeep is ready to go for winter (fuel injection, fuel pump, fuel filter/pressure regulator, spark plugs, coil pack (2) rear tires and front rotors) just need to put on new wipers.

Bought a replacement wheel from Subaru. Just need to swap the tire over, fluid change (oil and maybe coolant and brake) and detail (wash, clay and wax). Then it should be ready for the snow month.

Mom MDX, replace driver side door actuator and I need to pair her mobile up with the vehicle hand free link.

[Huffer]

Last weekend I replaced the battery, replaced the rear diff fluid and was going to install my new swaybar, until I discovered the swaybar links are toasted. Covered in grease from the bushings that burst. Both sides!
So now I have to order new links.

Also, replaced the PCV valve. Was dirty as heck. Next up, clean out the IACV and then a good cleaning of the car before I wrap the doors to prevent winter corrosion.

[amusa]

Picked up rental. Subaru is getting ready to be drop off at the body shop (pist).

[Carguy77]

I installed an outback frt bumper cover, put led bulbs in the outback fogs, and installed a jdm style badgeless grille from ebay.

[Coppertone]

Swapped out my Alpine radio for my Pioneer radio, and have a refresh done gaskets wise on my motor.

[Okin DaVanh]

Last weekend I replaced the battery, replaced the rear diff fluid and was going to install my new swaybar, until I discovered the swaybar links are toasted. Covered in grease from the bushings that burst. Both sides!
So now I have to order new links.

Also, replaced the PCV valve. Was dirty as heck. Next up, clean out the IACV and then a good cleaning of the car before I wrap the doors to prevent winter corrosion.

Which car was this?
Oh... By the way, Hai Roger. :)

[thenines']

"Transformed" my H6 4speed auto into a 4speed manual-just need to get around to getting the right trim to finish the job (redline carbon fiber shift boot and shift dawg knob)

[98legwag]

Bought another oem remanned alternator for the wagon. The one on the car is making a lot of noise.

[Omega79]

Picked up a '92 5-Speed SS last weekend. Installed a new radiator, oil change, GR vintage WRX shift-knob and LED headlamp bulbs in it today. Still needs a bit of love, most importantly shifter bushings (I'll probably just go a full Kartboy kit) and some TLC to the steering system.

Going to be fabricating some parts at the company I work for. If anyone has an interest in a "Coffee Cup" mod (intake resonator swap out) or fender braces, let me know. Should have some stuff worked out in about a month!

[amusa]

Sanding down the inner wheel for the Legacy. Tomorrow I have the lift reserved. Not sure which vehicle I’m bringing up but it’s one of my vehicles the Benz (tire leak) or the Legacy (new wheel and old wheel leak).

Yesterday drove the Legacy on mush snow (snowing/freezing rain) around Logan and DuPont Circle in D.C to have lunch then drove it to Rockville, MD about an hour away to shop at the baby store (expecting father) and my wife is telling me to slow down because I was zipping thru traffic (doing the speed limits). I’m sorry if they can’t drive in snow. They should stay home.

[Omega79]

MD about an hour away to shop at the baby store (expecting father) and my wife is telling me to slow down because I was zipping thru traffic (doing the speed limits). I’m sorry if they can’t drive in snow. They should stay home.

First, congrats.
Second, been there with rain. We get some amazing 15 minute deluges, and I drive up the hill through the river while everyone loses their mind and goes 15mph up the turn lane...

[amusa]

First, congrats.
Second, been there with rain. We get some amazing 15 minute deluges, and I drive up the hill through the river while everyone loses their mind and goes 15mph up the turn lane...

Thank You.

I took the Subaru up to the shop last Monday and found micro-bubble on the inner and outer tire beads. Re-sealed with tire bead sealer on the new wheel. Giving it few more days and see if the TPMS light will come on or not.

[Go Mifune]

Nice sunny day today for an oil change. When it was time to drain the oil, it started to rain. No biggie, I'll just get wet. That's when it started to hail. Kind of hurt my legs sticking out from under the car but got it done. The hail wasn't big enough to cause damage so all good.

[thenines']

Found a home for my '91 leggy-going to the green mountain state

[Go Mifune]

A couple of posts up, I was doing an oil change when hail struck. This time I'm trying to put new struts on the '96 Outback along with a left rear wheel bearing. I hate hail.

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[amusa]

Thank You.

I took the Subaru up to the shop last Monday and found micro-bubble on the inner and outer tire beads. Re-sealed with tire bead sealer on the new wheel. Giving it few more days and see if the TPMS light will come on or not.

Forgot to update it
I ended up replacing the tire again due to a blow out (found 4" drywall screw) on the replacement wheel. The TPMS light never came back on for a few month now maybe more.

Benz got a set of OEM wheels and lug bolts. Already replaced the front tires. Need to replace the (2) rear tires and one valve stem.

[JordanGT]

Welp, after having problems instigated by the TPS, I found out that not only was my Optima Yellow top old and unwarrantied, but additionally the ground terminal was broken as in pulling off at the seems. This issue caused all sorts of codes. It got to the point where I was considering a trans swap. Ended up going to O'Reilly Auto to get a used battery for about $50 minus the recycle credit from the yellow top which was about $13.

The Legacy now runs like a champ (we won't talk about the p0420)

After two weeks of headaches and stress everything is all good!

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[amusa]

I been away for awhile (I'm now a Father since Aug.21).

Subi
1. My wife sister back the Legacy into a light post concrete bolder with my newborn son, wife and there mother in the vehicle. I may use rubbing compound and buff it out myself (yellow stain paint) on the driver side corner rear bumper. If it does not work. I take it to my body man and have him do it as a side job.
2. Shopping for a Subaru OEM Engine remote starter. May have my friend (Certified installer) install it and I take it to Subaru to have it program.
3. Got a airbag recall need to take it in.

Jeep - New battery and fixed the Key injection cylinder lock (would not turn). Still need (1) tire and (+) battery terminal clamp.

Mercedes - Going in for service for Tuesday for rear tires (Michelin Pilot Sport), Motor oil, transmission oil/filter and Brake oil.

[thenines']

My head gaskets are "seeping" on the H6:-(

[thenines']

Also got some rusty spots taken care of last week

[amusa]

Been busy with the family. I found out that my wife sister daughter stepped on the passenger side rocker panel (side skirt) and broke the clips while entering inside the vehicle. I ended up getting a new rocker panel from Subaru (It's already sitting at my friend shop). Waiting till next month to have it painted and the rear bumper repair/painted by my painter/body guy.


My cousin GF bought the Jeep. Now I don't have to worry about fixing the Jeep anymore.

[thenines']

I'm going to buy a '98 impreza wagon next week-selling the '03 outback

[98legwag]

I gave it a real wash for the first time in months.

[thenines']

So, I sold the '03 last week-picked up a very tired and unloved '96 impreza wagon (red, NOT BLUE) it's the closest I could get to a first/second gen. leggy-couldn't afford a forth gen leggy-not much out there with a five speed. Hope to have it ready to go in about two weeks

[dodik]

replaced thermostat, in just under 3 hours, well thermostat was done 15 minutes but to get vehicle supported and intake plenum removal took the rest of the time. Who new finding thin wall E-10 socket would be so problematic or the fact that they actually exist.

[amusa]

- Oil/filter change
- Rear Diff fluid change
- CVT trans fluid change
- Air and Cabin Filter
- Replace (1) TPMS and reset all (4) TPMS including adjusting all (4) tires PSI to spec.
- Rear Bumper re-primed/re-painted
- New OEM passenger side rocker panel painted and install
- Buff out rear passenger side quarter panel due to scratch
- Fixed front driver side fender so it can lined up with the front bumper
- Hand car wash

Now I can start focusing on my Benz.

[thenines']

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2019/04/IMG_17811_zpsiccfmypx-1.jpg (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/oldsubie/media/IMG_17811_zpsiccfmypx.jpg.html)Pics of my new subie-no leggy:sad1:

[thenines']

got most of my 'preza back together-didn't take pics to help me figure out were most of the small parts go :banghead: going to wash her again

[Snow Wolf]

Put the primary intercooler hose back on after losing all boost. Thanks workshop for not tightening the clamp :bs:

[thenines']

got a trailer hitch installed

[thenines']

picked up a factory radio/roof rack/carpet/and a set of mint condition fozzy stylin' steel wheels for the 'preza :)

[98legwag]

Put PIAA wipers on. Highly recommend.

[thenines']

rolled 200000k on the impreza-time to update the badge of ownership

[thenines']

added 20 HP to the 'preza a S209 sticker on the rear gate:p

[PIDDYPLACE]

Washed it...put air in the tires...I hate being broke.😓😓😓

[Casper2.2SubLeg]

I got my LEDs in the mail today and swapped out the incandescents right away. Super excited for it get dark so I can drive around and blind people!

Also replaced my driver-side tail marker. Turns out there wasn't even a bulb in there, but I had a spare in the trunk.

[Regardie]

Yesterday, took it to AZP to get it evaluated by Subaru guys and the results are in and it pretty well sucks. Rear diff has been clunking around for quite some time and needs new bushings. They believe a day of labor to get the old bushing frame out so time to punt on that, maybe the Whiteline space fillers and a bunch of window weld. Oil leak in front is coming from behind the oil pump, so a full teardown of the front of the engine to fix that one. Biggest problems are not mechanical but rust on the underbody. It's missing a huge chunk behind the front passenger wheel, exposing a bunch of structure that shouldn't see road gunk, but is now getting hammered with it.

[thenines']

:sad1:
I got my LEDs in the mail today and swapped out the incandescents right away. Super excited for it get dark so I can drive around and blind people!

Also replaced my driver-side tail marker. Turns out there wasn't even a bulb in there, but I had a spare in the trunk.

[Casper2.2SubLeg]

What's up with the sad face? I don't get it.

[rkrenicki]

I would guess that it is because you are "excited to blind people".

[Smoothinto2nd]

I spend the last couple days trying to dry out my legacy, I vacuumed out over a gallon of water before this photo was taken.

One of the drain-tubes appeared completely clogged. Opened up the opening then poured the some water in to test it and it all come out inside the car again. Removed the sunshades, 'oh shit handle' and some trim and discovered the passenger side drain-tube was off. Not sure if already off, or I knocked it off cleaning it. I'm hoping it doesn't leak like this next time it's rained. It's had fans shoved under the carpet for over 24 hours now and it's still soaking. It's idling in the yard now with the heat blasting in hopes the warmer air will hold more water and dry it out.

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[Smoothinto2nd]

Went back and did a bunch of paint correction last couple days. I think I might have found the cause of the leak a few days ago and figured while stuck at home with a stay at home order I might as well. Didn't take a before but it pretty much felt like sand paper

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[thenines']

Hope to be purchasing a 2011 outback tomorrow w/6 speed:blob3:

[thenines']

Got the 2011 outback yesterday-in the shop today-oil pan is leaking like a sieve. taking the loner to WBM:silent:

[thenines']

2011 outback w/6 speed