What have you done to your car today? [Archive] - Page 7

jey

12-13-2009, 12:48 PM

jey just had a good laugh about your Christmas song, one clarification what kind of 12V chargers were you talking about ie cell phone or battery charger?

I usually have all sorts of stuff plugged into my 4-way adapter, right now I have a cell phone and backup battery/inverter/air compressor/light plugged in but on trips I'll throw in the CB and I used to have a portable XM unit too.

Huffer

12-14-2009, 11:21 AM

Swapped out my flat winter tire for a temporary summer one just to hold the car level while it's getting repaired. I also moved the car so it's near impossible to get out of the driveway. Think Austin Powers:
http://www.myvideo.de/watch/4641972/Aus ... ving_scene (http://www.myvideo.de/watch/4641972/Austin_Powers_driving_scene)

aurelius

12-14-2009, 12:42 PM

:(

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/627/hkjkkhkl.jpg

green97gt

12-14-2009, 06:43 PM

put about 300 miles on, and rolled over the 194 thousand mile mark on the SVX. had an "interested buyer" on it as well, he drove it, liked it, and we took it to his "mechanic" who was some guy working out of a hole in the ground.

the "mechanic" looked at it and told me "this car only has 500-800 more miles on it" i asked why he said that and he told me "there is oil in the intake tubing" i noticed he removed a vacuum hose from the plastic tubing, and there was some oil in the tubing. he then went on to tell me that this was because the rings were "destroyed" and "i was lucky if this car made it home"

what a bunch of bullshit. clearly this man has never been around a subaru, every scooby i think ive ever seen with more then 12 miles on it has oil in the intake. thats why they build catch cans..

i think they were just trying to "tag team" and get the car for nothing.

what a waste of an afternoon.

/rant

Okin DaVanh

12-14-2009, 06:48 PM

Gave the Loyale a quick wash today and threw the Thule rack from my old BK on it :smt038 .... that's about it

New GT

12-14-2009, 07:48 PM

I cleaned my head and fog lights with flitz today. They look much better.

Grafton

12-14-2009, 08:41 PM

that sucks about the shade tree mechanic, i finally wired iin the sidemarkers they work and look awesome. stupid ups didn't deliver my tires like they were supposed to.

Soul Shinobi

12-14-2009, 08:50 PM

the "mechanic" looked at it and told me "this car only has 500-800 more miles on it" i asked why he said that and he told me "there is oil in the intake tubing" i noticed he removed a vacuum hose from the plastic tubing, and there was some oil in the tubing. he then went on to tell me that this was because the rings were "destroyed" and "i was lucky if this car made it home"

what a bunch of bullshit. clearly this man has never been around a subaru, every scooby i think ive ever seen with more then 12 miles on it has oil in the intake. thats why they build catch cans.
Yeah, it's called a PCV system, and it ain't just Subarus. :razz:

nomad666666

12-16-2009, 12:33 PM

Today I Installed my infinity basslink

Grafton

12-16-2009, 09:00 PM

i mounted my winter tires onto my 15" steelies with the help of my father-in-law, will have them balanced on friday and fixed my wife's headlight

geckoboy86

12-17-2009, 08:50 AM

I did this all yesterday. I got my car inspected, had an oil change. At the inspection place, found another Subaru owner who gave me some new parts. Woot.

Huffer

12-17-2009, 10:38 AM

I started it this morning and let it idle till it warmed up. First time in a week it's been fired up and now it's 21F outside at night. Cranked once, vroom. Love this car. Just wish I could get onto this engine build... wondering if I can paint the intake manifold and PnP the heads while I'm at it.

Reason

12-17-2009, 12:19 PM

I'm liking where this is going Roger,PnP heads ftw :smt023

02legacygt

12-17-2009, 12:25 PM

I kicked mine... cause its an unruly b*tch!!!!!

seriously I did kick it, ice keeps building up in the wheel wells, and in the rims......pissing me off!

nomad666666

12-17-2009, 03:54 PM

repaired license plate bulbs with a lot of rust.. had to drill out screws..that sucked

Soul Shinobi

12-18-2009, 10:34 AM

Bedded in my brakes. Old brakes smell like rust and death.

Got rid of 6 of the tires in my garage.

eekay

12-18-2009, 02:20 PM

Finally posted my how-to for converting JDM projector headlights to a USDM light pattern and also blacking them out (Although, you can do any color you'd like...) Post can be found here:

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127120

nomad666666

12-18-2009, 04:45 PM

Radio shack bulb dash switches and hvac replacement done.... fyi $1.79 a pack now.

lord flashheart

12-18-2009, 04:51 PM

took off my front bumper to pop out a dent from someone backing into it :smt013

Reason

12-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Slammed my hood and doors a few times and dropped a couple of F-bombs, I think I fixed the overheating problem...

Soul Shinobi

12-19-2009, 12:29 AM

By letting off some steam? :lol:

Actually that method seems to fix a lot of problems.

95USsubaru

12-19-2009, 05:07 PM

it snowed!........pics up later haha

Okin DaVanh

12-19-2009, 05:18 PM

:grin:

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss132/Okin_album/IMG_0063.jpg

and:

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

Soul Shinobi

12-19-2009, 06:41 PM

Badass wheel looks good with the retro interior!

New GT

12-19-2009, 06:44 PM

I shoveled both of mine out of 2 feet of snow. Dam I'm tired. 4 hours of shoveling.

geckoboy86

12-19-2009, 07:44 PM

Played in the snow today, and unfortunately got a new CEL issue. P0400 and P0420.

nomad666666

12-19-2009, 08:56 PM

Put my legacy in the driveway so the wifes tribeca could stay ice free in the garage :smt019

Soul Shinobi

12-19-2009, 09:17 PM

That emoticon made me laugh out loud.

I'm going to go reset my ECU for the winter driving/gas (finally).

EDIT: Which fuse goes to the damn ECU? I don't want to be dismantling my battery connections. Looking at diagrams it seems like SBF-2 in the engine bay fuse box. Well, I'll know if it worked because my CEL will be out. Damn EVAP system... I replaced the fuel filler neck, what else do you want from me?

EDIT2: Nope, that was not it.

Reason

12-19-2009, 10:14 PM

Nice, finally got use out of that steering wheel. Rims and tint next!

track8

12-19-2009, 10:31 PM

Replaced a reman. front driveshaft with another, (free) warrantied one. Quiet again!

TireIron

12-19-2009, 10:45 PM

Replaced the rusted out and leaking power steering cooler on the SVX with a universal tranny cooler. JUST fit inbetween the a/c condenser and the radiator. Also replaced the lower radiator hose while I had the coolant drained. Hopefully I managed to save the powersteering pump from death by the lack of ATF that was in the system. It was certainly loud as hell while it bled all the air out of the system. It's a lot more quiet now and steering works great. I still have to replace both front axles and do the front brakes, but I've needed to do that since the spring... They don't click too bad, although the brake vibration on the highway is pretty scary.

httrdd

12-20-2009, 10:39 AM

Not me dong to my car, but some azzhole gave me a love tap in the grocery store parking lot. :smt011 Need passenger front side marker lense and possible a fog, but I might just get projectors! :grin:

Okin DaVanh

12-20-2009, 01:14 PM

Nice, finally got use out of that steering wheel. Rims and tint next!

Yes, I used it to get me through this:

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss132/Okin_album/IMG_0063-1.jpg

Was out having a blast today :smt109

95USsubaru

12-20-2009, 04:11 PM

took mine out in the snow for a lil yesterday and am going to again today. no vids yet = / but there will be tomorrow

BKiller

12-20-2009, 05:39 PM

Installed my rear camber bolts so I can go get an alignment this week.
Painted my peeling factory hood scoop Gunmetal to match the bottom of the car and wheels.

MudRunner

12-20-2009, 05:45 PM

Did a small interior detail, changed the air freshener, got the stains out of the pax side front door sill carpet (for some reason my sister doesn't understand how to keep her $%^ muddy feet off it getting in and out), and wiped down the wheels with a little quick detailer. Will be taking it on a road trip down to the Gulf Coast for Christmas on Wednesday!

Washed the Forester, dusted the inside... pretty much it.

Huffer

12-21-2009, 11:42 AM

Reinstalled fixed tire/wheel...took the car out for a spin...totally forgot how short the travel on my shifter is! I miss this car...

d1giPhux

12-21-2009, 12:26 PM

put my brand new snows on.. damn.. its nice having new rubber! my other all seasons were near-slicks.. but they still did great in the snow! haha. however.. these are going to be awesome!

95USsubaru

12-21-2009, 10:19 PM

http://www.youtube.com/olieg89

crappy quality due to a cell phone camera. my bad. but this is what i did today.

httrdd

12-21-2009, 10:33 PM

anothernord

12-21-2009, 11:39 PM

^^ That's a real bummer. At least it didn't leave any other major damage.

Huffer

12-22-2009, 10:17 AM

Time for some JDM lights.

lord flashheart

12-22-2009, 01:09 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/utf8BSU1HMDAwNDEtMjAwOTEyMjAtMTA0M-1.jpg

This is what I have been fixing today! :smt013 I pulled the bumper off, stomped out the dent, whick left a stretch bubble (not bad) that I know is there. Put plastic on my passenger turn signal and taped it down, and removed both of my fogs. Sux man I wish I could of been there when this happened!
that really sucks dude
same thing happened to me. come out of the store and big dent in the corner of my bumper. luckly mine poped out with no damage aside from some stress cracks in the clearcoat.
do you have any pictures of how it looks now that you popped out the dent?

httrdd

12-22-2009, 05:17 PM

I will take one tomorrow when it is light out. It looks as you described, stretch marks, and scuffed paint. I got the dent out pretty good though.

httrdd

12-22-2009, 05:18 PM

Time for some JDM lights.

Been looking for them for days now in my price range. I shop around to find the best deal and then pounce! :grin:

green97gt

12-22-2009, 07:16 PM

the wife popped the HGs on the 97 legacy today....sweet...

she said "the guage started rising, and she just wanted to get as close to the gas station as i could"

then i told her to add water etc...she got that done...then said "my check engine light is on, and there is steam coming from the tailpipe"

time to go shopping for a 2.2

EDIT: ran the codes when she got home,

CYL 1, 2, and 3 misfire

bubbles in the coolant and steam in the exhaust.

done.

95USsubaru

12-22-2009, 08:58 PM

green97gt

12-23-2009, 01:08 AM

No, I've just begun the hunt. Why? Got one for cheap? when I don't need one they are everywhere, but when I need one All I can find is fools wanting stoopid money for high mileage junk.

95USsubaru

12-23-2009, 10:03 AM

No, I've just begun the hunt. Why? Got one for cheap? when I don't need one they are everywhere, but when I need one All I can find is fools wanting stoopid money for high mileage junk.

Depending on how much you want to spend you might wana check out this guy
http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=16533

1996Battlewagon

12-23-2009, 01:26 PM

I have a complete 2.2 long block you can have if you come pick it up. I would want to rebuild it though. It ran when I pulled it, but had bad valve lash and a misfire here and there. Never overheated and got 25+ mpg everywhere.

httrdd

12-23-2009, 04:09 PM

New GT

12-23-2009, 07:52 PM

I replaced my door light bulbs, interior dome lamp bulb and map light bulbs with LEDs today. $1.50 each. Have to install the bulbs in my heater control next.

nomad666666

12-24-2009, 12:57 PM

Installed new knock sensor and neutral switch. :razz: Waiting on master cylinder and reverse light switch to show up! :smt013

subyfreak619

12-25-2009, 05:30 PM

nothing to my car today. but did open presents ans Santa brought me a light weight flywheel and oem exedy clutch. yeeee!
and last night i filled in some rear strut top mouts with poly glue. Uber stiffy :lol:

resilient2

12-27-2009, 12:13 PM

looking for help on interior backlights for the switches on the wheel area, cruise, fog, rear defrost, etc. Think I use same bulbs I used for the much harder hvac lights looks easy enougn with proper magnification

Huffer

12-27-2009, 02:58 PM

Went out, started her up... midpipe-cat converter gasket leak. Great.

evolegacy

12-27-2009, 10:18 PM

got 2 very unwanted christmas gifts this year.....

slow leaking tire and a blown headgasket.....>.<

TireIron

12-28-2009, 12:25 AM

replaced the PCV valve on the SVX and I'm still getting the dipstick popping up... what to check next.

green97gt

12-28-2009, 12:46 AM

our SVX did that too, only when you romped it, i contributed it to blowby

i tried replacing the PVC and alot of other odds and ends, but if you kept the pedal off the carpet it wouldnt do it, but if you put it to the floor, the dipstick would be out maybe 3/4 an inch next time you opened the hood.

but not my problem now. its gone. :smt010

maybe try running it and putting your thumb over the dipstick hole and work the throttle and see if you get pressure?

ours had 194K on it, so i just figured the cylinders were worn.

12-28-2009, 01:59 AM

installed 4 new kyb struts and new lowering springs

Okin DaVanh

12-28-2009, 04:57 PM

Went out and some more fun...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/IMG_00632-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/IMG_0066-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/IMG_0071-1.jpg

I think I might sell it...... :smt017

12-28-2009, 05:46 PM

airforce?

Huffer

12-28-2009, 09:14 PM

Bought this today:
http://clintonherald.autoconx.com/photos/318/501102318_1_B.jpg

Okin DaVanh

12-29-2009, 08:09 AM

airforce?

Previous owner... Ive been looking at another BK/BG.

1996Battlewagon

12-29-2009, 09:00 AM

Bought this today:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Shut yo mouth! :-?

TireIron

12-31-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm ready to cry, my car isn't fixable... After dumping all this money into the headgaskets and clutch and brakes the front end can't be pulled out. So now it's time to find another car and figure out what to do with this one. If I get another second gen maybe I'll strip it for all the parts I put on, if I get something else I guess I can part it out and try and get a little money back...

Huffer

12-31-2009, 05:08 PM

Why can't it be pulled out? It didn't look that bad. But yes, if you find a clean shell (maybe with a blown engine) you can swap in your engine etc.

jey

12-31-2009, 05:37 PM

These 2nd gen Legacies are going for dirt cheap these days. Yeah find another one with a blown motor or damage to the side/rear, I see them pop up all the time for around $1000. It can even be a L model, sedan or wagon.

Swapping over the hood, bumper beam/bumper cover, and headlights is only a few bolts! Or you can just piece it back together slowly and hit some salvage yards for the parts.

TireIron

12-31-2009, 06:08 PM

it got pushed in and down to the point where the fan is touching the crank pulley... And because of the 12 years of maine rot he can't even try to pull it, it would just rip it apart.

I may find a lower mileage one with the headgaskets taken care of, I've already seen one thats an auto. Get that if it doesn't have the rot under it and then once it warms up swap my 5MT into it to get it back the way I want it. Then I wouldn't have to try and sell the brand new OBX headers and Stromung axleback sitting in the basement or the $300 in driveline bushings that are still sitting in the box. I can also swap the new brakes (calipers, SS hoses, pads, and rotors) onto it. And then I have spare knuckles from the car to take my time and do wheelbearings and balljoints when it needs them.

95USsubaru

01-01-2010, 05:45 PM

installed my GT spoiler. did it in the -8 degree wind chill. miss-drilled the holes countless times. ended up pushing the damn thing down and just tightening the hell out of it cause i was too cold. not to mention im still trying to figure out the brake light set up. anyone want to lend me some words of wisdom on the brake lights?

anothernord

01-01-2010, 06:43 PM

Went Ice Racing in the mountains. What a blast!!

Got 22.3 MPG on the highway going there and back 200 miles total. :neutral: Granted, I was going 80, on boost, uphill most of the way...

mrpyb

01-02-2010, 02:23 PM

Went Ice Racing in the mountains. What a blast!!

nice! get any pictures?

I bought seats and carpet from an 03 WRX this morning! Just need to clean them up and put them in!

Okin DaVanh

01-02-2010, 04:35 PM

Guess what I was doing?

again..........

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/IMG_0067-1.jpg

jockstar

01-02-2010, 06:23 PM

So I finally got around to putting my jvc kw nx7000 in my car. It was much easier than I anticipated, but after I got all the correct wires spliced and then added wires and hid them to power some rear speakers that the Brighton is definitely lacking. The only mods I had to do was a little sanding on the bezel to allow the screen the necessary space to tilt. After that I was good to go! Great success!! :smt023

Grafton

01-02-2010, 09:24 PM

replaced my battery and altenator thats a bitch in sub 20 degree weather in the advance auto lot the battery was killed from being drained to many times... stupid altenator just died

nomad666666

01-02-2010, 09:26 PM

just installed car alarm :smt026

anothernord

01-03-2010, 08:49 AM

Pics of Ice Racing:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSC03134-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSC03126-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSC03136-1.jpg

chuckthefuk

01-03-2010, 03:38 PM

Sold the BD's motor.
Stored the BD at my mothers home since life took another nasty twist
Purchased 03" WRX wheels with Continental winters for the BG. And got a little taste of winter
Check members rides for more info.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9695/dsc01496f.jpg
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/7676/dsc01498d.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/7985/dsc01508j.jpg

Oh and had a fantastic new years :-D I didn't even make it to 12 :smt030
Spent the morning hung over with part of the wagon crew.
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/500/dsc01502m.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5050/dsc01504gc.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/8399/dsc01505w.jpg
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/6220/dsc01506a.jpg

[Left-to-right) Seven's BK Brighton 2.5GT , Zak's BK 2.5GT, Chuckthefuk's BG Outback

Anyways happy new year. SLi

-Chuck

jduldula

01-04-2010, 08:19 PM

waited for it get out of the shop because head gasket repair and valve job, also found out i blew my cats and had to add that to the repair.

Lone_legacy

01-05-2010, 12:54 AM

Hi everyone. This is not the most interesting post, but why not?

I recharged my Injen cone filter and cleaned my MAF sensor. I do this about every 10k. It gets dirty pretty quick down in the fender-well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSCN1383-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSCN1382-1.jpg

evolegacy

01-05-2010, 08:59 PM

got some Fuzion HRi's installed the other day, the feel sooo much better than the Goodyear's I had before >.>

Pulled the PS pump off to get a good look at the area where the sludge is building up on the block, I cleaned it off and drove around a bit, turns out its coming from the PS pump itself and not the headgaskets. Havent figured out why there's air in the Resvoir tank yet, opened it up and took a look inside, lots of sludge on the walls. Opened the radiator cap and could see a lot of junk on the cap itself and in the coolant. Not good :shock:

nomad666666

01-05-2010, 09:43 PM

I installed knock sensor, neutral switch, and reverse light switch :smt023

jey

01-06-2010, 12:39 AM

Got some goodies at the junkyard.

Just finished installing a white 99 Outback SUS hood, driver's side headlight assembly, and driver's side horn (it was missing when I acquired the car. Hmmm.)

Should have pulled the plate blocking the hood scoop BEFORE installing the hood, as I am now covered with insulation. The white L wagon definitely looks interesting with the hood scoop - we're back to the sleeper look!

Tried to push out the dent in the front bumper without removing it. Failed. Guess I will have to pull it if I want to fix it.

TireIron

01-06-2010, 01:22 AM

1996Battlewagon

01-06-2010, 02:47 PM

Got this in the mail!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/inz89k-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/2cftzcy-1.jpg

W00T! Plus, I got GC8's light bar today too. I'm all 'mod' happy.

1996Battlewagon

01-06-2010, 05:34 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/15cyogp-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/1444twl-1.jpg

It's sooooo much better! The car runs so much smoother (no more exhaust leak) and it's quieter too. It still sounds badass though :cool:

anothernord

01-06-2010, 05:44 PM

^^ Are you worried it will melt your bumper cover?

You might want to consider welding a tip on there.

New GT

01-06-2010, 08:46 PM

Not my car, but a Subaru, I installed an engine in a 05 Legacy today.

Huffer

01-07-2010, 08:05 PM

^^ Are you worried it will melt your bumper cover?

You might want to consider welding a tip on there.

No need. I run my 05 STi axle back the same way, tucked under. No problems.

BE-Fresh

01-07-2010, 09:42 PM

I....washed it....

geckoboy86

01-07-2010, 11:08 PM

Installed a GT spoiler on my L. Bought new front rotors today.

Benfolio

01-07-2010, 11:34 PM

Okin DaVanh

01-09-2010, 06:52 AM

Pulled out the Beemer for a quick (Cell) pic.......

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/01062010210_edited-1.jpg

And yeah, going from a 328i to a Loyale is like Day to Night. I love driving teh Subie tho. Less worry.

evolegacy

01-09-2010, 06:12 PM

not directly about the car but I finally got a job, working as a mechanic at a local pep boys. Now I can start saving up for the major upgrades and repairs that my car needs desperately.

eekay

01-10-2010, 12:48 AM

thats funny, my 97 had the driverside horn missing too... I think I had read somewhere that they had problems with them and a recall about water and debris getting in the horn causing it to fail and stay on. I don't know how valid that is though.

Same here. Odd.

I was all happy and crap when my '98 had TWO horns. WAY LOUDER!
My '97 also has no LH horn. It's extremely quite. Sounds like a horn that would belong to a Mini or Beetle. However, there is always the upgrade to train horns! :)

LGTgurl06

01-10-2010, 12:11 PM

I cleaned my Perrin air filter. It really needed it. My car can breathe again.

SubaruJawn

01-10-2010, 06:58 PM

today. since we had a break in weather. i washed my legacy. to get road salt snow and all that Shyts off the car. all shiny and clean now.
plus i used the Wax ! oo babby! sometimes i wonder if spoil my cars to much.;)

TireIron

01-10-2010, 11:14 PM

Picked up a '98 legacy GT Limited in white saturday to replace the white '97 that hit a tree. Unfortunately it's an automatic, but when it warms up I can fix that with the parts from the '97.

keltik

01-11-2010, 12:29 AM

Discovered today that STI engine mounts dont fit the H6...not even close.

eekay

01-11-2010, 04:09 AM

Picked up a '98 legacy GT Limited in white saturday to replace the white '97 that hit a tree. Unfortunately it's an automatic, but when it warms up I can fix that with the parts from the '97.
Don't forget you'll need to swap quite a few things including the ECU and wiring from the MT if you plan on going from a 4EAT to a 5MT.

95USsubaru

01-14-2010, 11:52 AM

did the snokus delete. woot!

geckoboy86

01-15-2010, 10:50 AM

Yesterday I painted more of my interior piece to color match the car. :)

Today I put new battery terminals on. The old factory ground was half way gone. New rotors are also on.

Getting some snowflake rims tonight.

Removed my subwoofer set up...was sliding around too much and the remote kept on coming off. I need to get my corner boxes.

dplacencia

01-15-2010, 05:09 PM

Got my hands on a way better rear bumper lower skirt for my silver GT. So the end result made me very happy.

95USsubaru

01-16-2010, 06:06 PM

found out alot of info for the suspension that i want. very happy, and annoyed at what i found out...

httrdd

01-16-2010, 08:01 PM

Just got done retrofitting my new 3" borla! Holy sh!t ths thing is loud. Might be a little much for me.

Huffer

01-16-2010, 10:25 PM

^^ 3" is pretty big unless you're cammed... or running boost.

Today I am praying my car will still start and run after sitting buried under snow for 2 weeks...

eekay

01-17-2010, 04:03 AM

Got my hands on a way better rear bumper lower skirt for my silver GT. So the end result made me very happy.
What did you find and where did you find it? Any before and after pics?

mike-tracy

01-17-2010, 04:24 AM

Helped my friend do a timing belt on his EG33

httrdd

01-17-2010, 10:54 AM

^^ 3" is pretty big unless you're cammed... or running boost.

Today I am praying my car will still start and run after sitting buried under snow for 2 weeks...

It rips decibles though for sure. The borla is really deep when it idles! After the backflow test and a few wot runs I will have to see if I want to keep it. It might be a good exhaust if I can adjust it to run little more quiet. I am planning on the cams and pnp heads so....................I don't know!

Soul Shinobi

01-17-2010, 04:04 PM

It was 44 degrees yesterday so I got a few things done. Got a car wash, polished my headlights, reinstalled and zip-tied the left fog light dead panel. Finished making a hybrid intake out of a 95-97 intake pipe, instead of cutting anything I made an insert to smooth out the corrugated section inside. Will install soon.

I took my brother's Aprilia SR 50 moped out for a spin so it could stretch its legs, then he went out for coffee on it and came back shivering. That little thing's a lot of fun, 50cc but it's supercharged and the top speed's been relimited to 54mph. Will have to tear it down in the spring, I think it's got a small leak somewhere, and a little rust because the previous owner kept it under an open car port.

SubaruJawn

01-17-2010, 07:09 PM

today i put outback struts under my legacy raising it 3" :D

jospgut

01-17-2010, 07:50 PM

i put my jdm fogs in my USDM bumper, ill take more pix!
http://i839.photobucket.com/albums/zz312/josmanuel15/GetAttachment1-1.jpg?t=1263775629

Solo2guy

01-17-2010, 07:53 PM

Put on the lights on the Wagon for the Thunderbird TSD rally in interior B.C., Canada on Feb 6/7. Instant daylight!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i320/solo2guy/tbirdlight.jpg

Dead91silvia

01-20-2010, 01:13 AM

Detailed my GT... Well it was yesterday, but hey, I'm only off by a day! =)

Also finished my C/F spare tire cover... looks good!

Pic is from today...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/IMG_8266-1.jpg

TireIron

01-20-2010, 10:00 AM

swapped out my leaking powersteering pump. Hopefully none of the ATF that leaked into the timing cover got on the belt. Now I need to scrub down the engine once it warms up a hair.

jey

01-20-2010, 07:49 PM

Swapped out my front washer fluid pump. It just randomly died one day but it took only a few seconds to swap out. 2 bolts off the washer fluid tank, harness off the pump, hose off the pump, pump pulls right out of the tank. Now I don't have to have a keep a bottle of water in the car and squirt things onto my windshield to keep it clean when driving in this winter slush.

TireIron

01-20-2010, 08:41 PM

I found out why the door switch on my rear passengerside door doesn't work. It's not plugged into anything. Now I have to hunt down the wire for it and see if it will work when plugged in. I've also got to pull the lock cylinder from the passenger door and repin it to work with my key (apparently someone replaced the door and left the old cylinder in there). And I have to hunt down why the auto driverside window doesn't work and why once the car is warmed up the cooling fan stays on all the time.

2000gtb

01-20-2010, 09:20 PM

reflashed the ECU via Cobb AP, stage 2 93 oct.. with Launch control and "flat Foot" shifting.. Let me tell you.. it is awesome.. now im in need of some endlinks due to launching the car a few times.. I have aftermarket swaybars with stock endlinks.. the car squated and the darn thing broke... LOL, but it was worth the trouble..

Soul Shinobi

01-20-2010, 11:21 PM

mike-tracy

01-20-2010, 11:28 PM

I've also got to pull the lock cylinder from the passenger door and repin it to work with my key (apparently someone replaced the door and left the old cylinder in there).
You can do that?? My driver's side lock doesn't work, I may try to fix it now, or get another one and try that! Know of any good DIYs anywhere for that?

Quite useful - someone broke my locks - the locksmith took my junkyard ones and set them to my keys (so ignition would be the same). $35 all said and done.

mike-tracy

01-20-2010, 11:29 PM

Put ebay brand front strut bar on my 96. It came off a 93 originally. I can feel the front, but not as much as I was expecting. Still, I only paid $40 so...

Soul Shinobi

01-20-2010, 11:48 PM

Quite useful - someone broke my locks - the locksmith took my junkyard ones and set them to my keys (so ignition would be the same). $35 all said and done.
That's a good idea, I'll just take it to a lock smith if it doesn't look like an easy fix.

Put ebay brand front strut bar on my 96. It came off a 93 originally. I can feel the front, but not as much as I was expecting. Still, I only paid $40 so...
My eBay strut brace was very noticeable, make sure to tension the bar if it's the straight style (twist it so it pushes toward the struts, then tighten the lock nuts).

mike-tracy

01-21-2010, 12:41 AM

My eBay strut brace was very noticeable, make sure to tension the bar if it's the straight style (twist it so it pushes toward the struts, then tighten the lock nuts).

I'll have to look into that. Mines not straight, it bends towards the firewall. thx

Huffer

01-21-2010, 01:02 PM

It has begun. Clutch has been ordered from RallySportDirect.

d1giPhux

01-21-2010, 01:04 PM

nice.. what you get? exedy w/ LW flywheel?

what i did today >> yelled at the fucking car for having electrical gremlins! evil!

Huffer

01-21-2010, 01:51 PM

Stock Exedy. I'm not launching this car and the stock clutch will be fine even with the cams.

ben g

01-21-2010, 02:46 PM

I just changed out the pcv valve that thing was nasty and messing shit up =/

httrdd

01-21-2010, 05:22 PM

It has begun. Clutch has been ordered from RallySportDirect.

Me too right after I get my tax refund check this weekend! Looking for cheap heads, buying a MSD ingnition and ngk wires and plugs, headders, suspension, JDM projectors, and whatever else I find that I like. :grin:

95USsubaru

01-21-2010, 08:03 PM

Installed these and made my own brackets.

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/8206/dsc01068jt.th.jpg

jduldula

01-22-2010, 12:26 AM

Emptied trunk water pool.
Resealed taillight with extra extra silicone to stop leak
Glued on GT badge on front grille

-past couple days
Installed JDM projector headlights
installed JDM mesh grille
cleaned car fully for first time since purchased. WIN!

Greavesy

01-23-2010, 11:22 AM

changed oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.
cleaned interiour.
repainted my fog lights.

good days work

Benfolio

01-23-2010, 12:11 PM

Going to try and fix my high idle issue. Again.

If anyone has any tips (tried swapping the IAC, and it was fine for a week) let me know. There's a thread in NA about it.

SpeedmanRC

01-23-2010, 04:40 PM

I just washed it, cleaned the A/S floor mats and inside glass...

also working on what other stuff I need for the baja turbo hood.

AWD_FTW!

01-23-2010, 05:16 PM

Checked my oil level :smt017

jockstar

01-23-2010, 06:29 PM

Washed and waxed my car today. Bought some NGK iridium plugs, then one of my wires broke from old age. What better time for some NGK plug wires! Only have to wait four days lol. Just my luck the local three auto stores don't carry my wires at all

Huffer

01-23-2010, 06:41 PM

Washed it... figured if it's not running it might as well look pretty. :lol:

Benfolio

01-23-2010, 06:49 PM

In order:

Washed it. Replaced TPS (fixed my high idle, yay!). Hooked up clutch switch to NSS circuit (finally won't start without the clutch depressed!). Hooked up my reverse lights (which still don't work. Damn.).

Can't believe how bad the TPS was. I never thought about how it hung onto RPMs before. Now it's like I got a lightweight flywheel or somethin'!

Or maybe it's because its a JDM TPS I threw on there..... or not.

Soul Shinobi

01-23-2010, 06:59 PM

Hooked up my reverse lights (which still don't work. Damn.)
When I got my car the reverse lights didn't work, it turned out to be the switch on the transmission. If you've got a manual it's pretty easy to get to from the bottom,and easy to test when it's out.

Huffer

01-23-2010, 07:58 PM

^^ same for me. I replaced my backup switch - $20 part.

Benfolio

01-23-2010, 11:37 PM

Yeah I'm just lazy and don't have a spare one lying around.... I'm poor :lol:

I seriously had the car in the shop, in the stall, but didn't feel like lifting it up to take a peek at the switch. I wiggled the shifter a few times and said "screw it".

It was near dinner time anyways. :smt030

AWD_FTW!

01-23-2010, 11:40 PM

Aimed my headlights, replaced air filter

Soul Shinobi

01-23-2010, 11:49 PM

Replaced air filter, checked on hybrid intake, reset ECU.

klix

01-24-2010, 08:30 AM

Rear pads and rotors yesterday... stared at the rear links trying to "will them" into providing negative camber... didn't work :smt022
viewtopic.php?p=192225&sid=e082e425f243833c5cfc2b4a923ff70d#p192225 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=192225&sid=e082e425f243833c5cfc2b4a923ff70d#p192225)

TireIron

01-24-2010, 10:39 AM

d1giPhux

01-24-2010, 10:46 AM

^if you need any new camber bolts.. i have some. they shouldnt have been THAT frozen up.. guess they've never heard of an impact gun..

klix

01-24-2010, 10:59 AM

Got my alignment done. They were lazy and said the rear adjusters are too frozen to work with, so thankfully it's a 3 year alignment and when I do my exhaust I'll get the adjusters freeded up and just take it back to get the specs I want.

3 years :eek: where was that? I only have 90 days @ town fair tire (Peabody)
I have the print outs from before/after, so I know they tried despite some how managing to not disrupt the undercoating I put on last weekend :smt017

BTW, I think I've seen your mom's SVX a number of times, probably only posted about it on the SVX network though.

Okin DaVanh

01-24-2010, 01:02 PM

Exhaust Manifold gaskets.

Oil change as well as the drainplug and washer.

Eliminated use of the factory head unit. Might just pull it out and block the space. I ended up with an IPod as my head unit running a 4channel Sony amp w/ Kenwoods all around. Just have to get newer enclosures for the rear 6x9's... Trying to keep the interior original as much as I can for now. Sounds better than the old blown 2 speaker system that it used to be.

BE-Fresh

01-24-2010, 01:14 PM

Checked my oil level :smt017
I should probably do that....today. I'm 2K over due :smt009

Started my journey for missed maintenance schedules today. I haven't had her 'serviced' for almost two years (around 76K). Started with the fuel filter, next, hopefully VERY soon, is my T-belt, tensioner, idler pulley and water pump. And theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen save up for my clutch/flywheel replacement. My kit has been sitting in my room for about 8 months now :smt013 And somewhere in between there, tires as well.

TireIron

01-24-2010, 02:19 PM

I get my alignments at NTB. They have a 1 year, 3 year or 5 year plan. I go with the 3 year for 150 bucks. I change things enough to actually make use of it too, but yea, they can be quite lazy when it comes to anything that is rusted or corroded at all. They don't want to disturb something and cause more work to have to be done like replacing bushings or anything. I don't mind freeing them up though myself, then I know it will be done right and that they can adjust it, and if they try and tell me the same thing again I can tell them to screw because I freed them myself. They are really cooperative there though and we're more than willing to set it to the specs I gave them instead of the factory specs.

httrdd

01-24-2010, 06:44 PM

Changed my thermostat yesterday and yelled at my car today! I overheated again after about 30 mins of driving. I want to say head gasket since the coolant is cloudy/milky and you can hear the sucking or poping in the cylinder heads. I wanted to wait till I get my heads done to change the gaskets, but I guess the car had other things in mind!

TireIron

01-24-2010, 08:21 PM

damn that sucks man. good luck with it.

klix

01-24-2010, 10:23 PM

Wow, good to know.

...and another weekend update, brought the car in again today and got all the winter mess out of it to save my carpet :wink: Armoralled it too! Still dirty on the outside though.

ouch1011

01-25-2010, 03:32 AM

Swapped the transmission from auto to manual last weekend. Was running and driving, but it has a few bugs yet.

Speedo doesn't work...I need to get the correct speed sensor, should be an easy fix.
Reverse lights don't work...just need to wire them in.
Vibration under acceleration...found out that the Outback driveshaft isn't the same as the Legacy driveshaft because the carrier bearing sits further down on the Outbacks to correct pinion angles for the dropped transmission and rear diff. Disassembled the driveshaft and swapped the carrier bearing for the one from my AT driveshaft, now its all good.
Car was idling way high initially, then set a code for the IAC (P0505) and would want to stall when clutching in. Adjusted the IAC to bring the idle down, now it idles fine most of the time, but will still occasionally drop the idle too low and stall when coming to a stop.
Sets codes for "AT Diagnostic Input Circuit High" or something like that. I'm using what is supposed to be a 5MT ECU...why is it setting codes for the 4EAT? I don't know.
Discovered today that after 30min or so of continuous speed driving (freeway) the PCM will enact a new rev limiter...at 1500rpm. Idles fine, revs great up to 1500rpm, then hits a fuel cut/rev limiter. Fixed by cycling the key. Haven't gotten out to see if it set a code or not.

If anyone has any insight on those, feel free to share. :)

geckoboy86

01-25-2010, 05:11 AM

I didnt do anything today...My car did...Driver side front axle is toast. :cry:

TireIron

01-26-2010, 12:47 AM

The resonator behind by cat fell off today... made for a loud uncomfortable 200 miles day. Then went and installed all the exhaust parts I had lying around. OBX equal length headers, WRX 2.25" midpipe and a stromung cat-back. Very nice now.

jospgut

01-26-2010, 12:56 AM

im happy!, i bouth a knock sensor and my car is way smoother, stronger, more even. Today i bought the front and rear seats from a 2003 wrx, he also sold me the momo stering wheel, all for the price of $ 200!!

Okin DaVanh

01-26-2010, 05:08 AM

Eliminated use of the factory head unit. Might just pull it out and block the space. I ended up with an IPod as my head unit running a 4channel Sony amp w/ Kenwoods all around. Just have to get newer enclosures for the rear 6x9's... Trying to keep the interior original as much as I can for now.

Add hidden subwoofer system as of yesterday.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/20100125124142-1.jpg

Sounds crisp and clear.

SubaruJawn

01-26-2010, 10:28 AM

today i replaced Left Rear Caliper & Blead it.

geckoboy86

01-26-2010, 01:04 PM

My car is in the garage... Coolant leak from the back of the block... a metal fitting rusted creating a hole for the coolant to squirt out of.
plus its overheating. Today isnt my day. Its a FML day.

jockstar

01-26-2010, 08:50 PM

just did a little cleaning up and finally got some decent pics off my Iphone. AND got my NGK wires in today, so no more misfires due to a faulty wire!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/Iphone2001-1.jpg
Yeah im rocking steelies until i decide what wheels to go with. LOVE the rota tarmac II but money does not grow on trees.

hallowpoint

01-27-2010, 02:50 AM

today i resurfaced my headlights, cut a coil off the front h&r springs, and took my saggy but spacers off. installed my rear cusco strut bar, and installed my wood grain interior bits. spent 5 hours today working on the car!! ill be updating my MT page once i clean and take some pictures thursday.

Huffer

01-27-2010, 07:38 AM

^^ cutting springs? Not cool...

SubaruJawn

01-27-2010, 08:55 AM

^^ cutting springs? Not cool...
Whats Wrong with that ?

httrdd

01-27-2010, 09:34 AM

Decreases the stability and makes the car ride like shit! I have seen people have their srings break and throw a shock/strut through the chassie!

Huffer

01-27-2010, 10:53 AM

^^ cutting springs? Not cool...
Whats Wrong with that ?

Where to start... molecular strength of a heat-formed spring coil...physically changing rebound characteristics...it's just bad news.

iampetro

01-27-2010, 12:46 PM

and installed my wood grain interior bits.

how could you? doesn't everyone wanna get rid of those :shock: fake plastic wood is not for me

SubaruJawn

01-27-2010, 03:06 PM

Whats Wrong with that ?
Where to start... molecular strength of a heat-formed spring coil...physically changing rebound characteristics...it's just bad news.

Ok. I'll Pretend i Understand. :wink:

Huffer

01-27-2010, 03:17 PM

Wheeling and dealing with parts... some vendors are difficult to deal with, even when you simply ask for a discount when you're ordering $600+ in parts. :roll:

TireIron

01-27-2010, 05:47 PM

Tried to install my rear strut bar and the end pieces didn't fit on the studs and through the access holes... Looks like I'm gonna have to cut and weld them back on where they need to be. I can do that while I'm cutting and lowering the front strut bar also. Thats what you get from cheap cheap ebay crap.

hallowpoint

01-27-2010, 06:53 PM

Decreases the stability and makes the car ride like shit! I have seen people have their srings break and throw a shock/strut through the chassie!
calm down, i only took 1 coil off. and it changes the spring rate of your springs. to be honest it make my car ride nicer because i have wrx springs and our cars weight alittle more.

how could you? doesn't everyone wanna get rid of those :shock: fake plastic wood is not for me
i like for some reason

Lone_legacy

01-28-2010, 09:08 PM

Mid-winter engine bay wash-n-seal. Salt will be back soon no doubt.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSCN1447-1.jpg

Soul Shinobi

01-28-2010, 09:44 PM

What do you do to wash under the hood?

httrdd

01-28-2010, 10:09 PM

I figured out my overheating problem and ran the crap out of the car to test it out. Bubbles are a nightmare!

I also missed a bid on some JDM fogs that I have been watching. I was beat by a dollar!! I have no idea how much he was going up to. They sold for $109 shipped!

ScaryFatKidGT

01-28-2010, 11:09 PM

What do you do to wash under the hood? yeah really?

I just put on my L7 badge and bedded in my brakes...if it smells like hot glue burning through rubber did i do it right? lol

Lone_legacy

01-29-2010, 01:35 AM

What do you do to wash under the hood?

You need a power washer, engine degreaser (simple green, citrus brite, etc.), stiff brush, and a rubber/plastic sealant (armor-all..etc). Also you need tinfoil to cover the alternator, battery terminals..etc. I dont have the energy right now to do a step-by-step, but this link should help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH_UbFAfrjM

Soul Shinobi

01-29-2010, 02:38 AM

I just watched 30 minutes of that guy. Thanks. I have no idea why, I guess he was just laid back enough so I let him keep talking. :razz:

Soul Shinobi

01-29-2010, 09:49 PM

Notice to all sticking brake calipers: KNOCK THAT $#!+ OFF.

Ten degrees F outside (okay I was in the garage, but it's not like it's heated) and I spent an hour taking the FR brake apart and regreasing everything, which likely won't help the caliper (the only thing not moving freely). I put new fluid through it, it's all clean, so there's nothing I can do to help it short of rebuilding or replacing it.

I wonder how my fuel economy would improve with all new calipers...

1-3-2-4

01-29-2010, 10:24 PM

used some fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank today but I still think I have a leaky injector..

I don't know if I understood the guy right on USMB but he was like telling me to pull the injector and look at the spray pattern? I have to take a good guess and figure out they don't spray unless the engine is running right?

1996Battlewagon

01-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Almost got stuck...in a parking lot. Granted, it was a gravel and dirt parking lot that was turned into a foot and a half of mud and snow by this weird weather we're having. I had to rock the car back and forth to get it lined up with the exit and then it was a matter of cranking the wheel left and right as fast as I could to find grip as I revved first gear. I tried my best to crawl, but with out an auto and low range, crawling was useless. My tires are wearing bad because of a leak, so they didn't really give much help. The only way I got out was with EJ25 power, Subaru AWD, and some frantic hands and feet. I could really use an Aussie dual range gear box...

jduldula

01-31-2010, 07:07 PM

debadged! =) cant wait til i get a camera to document this car

jey

01-31-2010, 07:09 PM

Finally got the right little tools to properly adjust the idle without taking the whole induction system apart :lol: Now I can finally drive around smoothly without it bucking around...

zmiko

01-31-2010, 07:59 PM

installed my SLI decal :smile:

Grafton

01-31-2010, 11:28 PM

installed my slotted rotors, kartboy shifter bushings, and pulled my stock suspension.

almost got the springs installed, did the fronts and went to do the rears, and lo and behold i have the set of stock equip that has the larger base springs, not like the small base springs h&r sent me :(

and my rear struts are completely shot i cannot believe that they passed the "bounce" test, the fonts weren't that great so i ordered a full set from tire rack, along with new rear top hats the old ones are rusty

Huffer

02-01-2010, 12:15 PM

I never trust the bounce test.

httrdd

02-01-2010, 07:29 PM

debadged! =) cant wait til i get a camera to document this car

Looks really clean huh?!? All I have to do is fill in the holes where the legacy was! :oops:

zmiko

02-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Dressed up the engine bay a little bit

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/th_web3-1.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/michaelmesdag/Subaru%20Pics/?action=view&current=web-3.jpg)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/th_web11-1.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/albums/yy278/michaelmesdag/Subaru%20Pics/?action=view&current=web-1-1.jpg)

Grafton

02-01-2010, 09:13 PM

as i am waiting on tirerack, i dissembled the struts completely, and started on the steering rack bushings. and managed to break a bolt off on the drivers side.

pheonix991

02-01-2010, 09:20 PM

The trim on my front passenger door was frozen to the door, so when I opened it to grab the extension cord to plug in the block heater, I ripped the trim off the chassis. I'm pissed. I also found out I somehow lost 2 lug nuts, so I bought a whole new JDM set off ebay.

03LegacyWgn

02-01-2010, 09:46 PM

I got prices for parts and modified my knock sensor

Soul Shinobi

02-01-2010, 10:15 PM

as i am waiting on tirerack, i dissembled the struts completely, and started on the steering rack bushings. and managed to break a bolt off on the drivers side.
Oh man I had a hell of a time with my steering rack, I actually broke the welded nut on the back side free (thread link (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=15820)). You're lucky to have broken a bolt, like people often do with those.

Huffer

02-02-2010, 09:56 AM

I got prices for parts and modified my knock sensor

You modified a knock sensor? How? and why?

SubaruJawn

02-02-2010, 01:08 PM

Today i Repaired some minor Stuff.

bought Weather Strip Glue. Repaired Chrome Band Around the LR Corner Panel

Added Black & Chrome "16Valve" Decal to the Rear. (off Pontiac Grand Am)

Yet have to look over the Car to find all what needs Repaired.

Dead91silvia

02-03-2010, 12:56 AM

Took my GT to the mountains this weekend and found out my right front strut is dead :( I was hoping they would last long enough so I could get coil-overs, but thats not gonna happen...

Grafton

02-03-2010, 11:56 PM

got my kyb gr2's installed, and and still am on jack stands, stupid steering rack bolt is holding me up

Soul Shinobi

02-04-2010, 12:14 AM

Passenger side or driver's side? My issue was on the driver's side, where the bracket is is recessed into the rack. I had to get parts and go to work, so I drove with just one bolt holding the bracket up into the rack. It was actually very sturdy like that, scary as it sounds. I even threw it around to test it (which is retrospect sounds really dumb) but it was solid. Aren't you glad there's someone senseless to test these things? :lol:

Grafton

02-04-2010, 07:36 AM

front drivers side i've drilled the bolt out but need to "freshen" up the threads but i cant get a tap to reach up there hopefullly i'tll be back on the road tonight

TireIron

02-04-2010, 10:36 AM

Is the problem the tap is too short? If so, find a 12 point socket that fits the end of the tap and use an extension and a ratchet, it works great if you have the right size socket.

03LegacyWgn

02-04-2010, 09:51 PM

i purchased and picked up a set of JDM tail lights for my car, going to install them this weekend, didnt get the garnish tho :( next item to source out!

Grafton

02-04-2010, 11:03 PM

Is the problem the tap is too short? If so, find a 12 point socket that fits the end of the tap and use an extension and a ratchet, it works great if you have the right size socket.

yeah the tap was too short, fixed it by getting a huge T handle and i got the thread cleaned/ freshened up although there is some play in the bolt...

the steering rack bushings are in, the oil was changed, catch can emptied tires mounted and torqued.

now to find the clunk in the front end that happens at low speed turns

but the good part is she look awesome and handles even better! having good struts is amazing no longer do i have a sudden "weight shift" mid turn

inoneday

02-06-2010, 12:55 AM

took idler pulleys the tensioner and the timing belt ON and OFF my subaru impreza 2000 ej22 around 4 times. The belt slipped off while the previous owner was driving and we got the car for 700$ and an old pistol of mine. Also tested the compression, tested for spark, tested fuel system. cylinder 1 & 3 have 0 psi (time to get those heads off) cylinders 2 & 4 are unknown. Now to begin the long hard job of pulling heads off.... also changed spark plug in my Little peppy 2006 yamaha xt225 haha; that little thing is a blast.

track8

02-06-2010, 10:20 AM

A handful of second gear figure-8's in the snow, in the (not so) top secret location. :smt023

SubaruJawn

02-06-2010, 03:57 PM

today i fixed my Rear Defroster..well the Left Side.

i started up my XT6 after sitting for 1-2 Months.

inoneday

02-06-2010, 04:00 PM

look timing belt on and off 2 times thinking it was slipping. finally came to the concrete conclusion that the valves are ruined. now to begin take heads off.... i really hope the pistons arent damaged. if they are, well, ill start looking for a new engine!

Soul Shinobi

02-06-2010, 04:12 PM

Brought my car to Town Fair Tire because I couldn't find the leak in my RR tire (they charge little or nothing to repair if you're a customer). Turns out it's got like 3 leaks from age cracks. Stupid of me to have bought 10 year old tires on Craig's List. Maybe I'll run them into the ground anyway, checking the tire daily. I wonder if I can still have a patch put inside instead of plug it, do they still do that? I didn't ask because I was in a rush to go somewhere.

I've been reading Autoblog's ongoing Intro to Ice Racing series, I'm getting pretty excited, may go with a friend sometime. Links: part 1 (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/22/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-1/), part 2 (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/29/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-2/), part 3 (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/05/introduction-to-ice-racing-part-3-w-video/).

Okin DaVanh

02-06-2010, 06:49 PM

I wonder if I can still have a patch put inside instead of plug it, do they still do that?

Yes, inside patches are still done at some places but, its a guess of mine that they might turn you down after seeing dry rotted tires.

Today I had some fun doing both valve cover gaskets, PCV Valve, wires, plugs, oil&filter change and both belts on a 99 Forester. I got to drive it about 40 miles round trip, back and forth to the owner and I gotta say I kinda liked it :smt023

zmiko

02-06-2010, 06:53 PM

Cleaned up my headlights, surprised at how well they turned out

httrdd

02-06-2010, 07:27 PM

I put in my JDM projector head lights and wired them. Had the most difficult time trying to figure them out. Turns out the wires in the connector on the lights was up-side-down! :roll:

jey

02-07-2010, 12:11 AM

Tried to pull the dent out of my bumper that was already there when I bought the car. Been like that for at least 6 years according to the previous owner :lol:

pheonix991

02-07-2010, 03:07 AM

I had help from a friend, and he did most of this.

Ran dual power line from battery to amps
Ran speaker wire from amp to front speakers
Rewired head unit(installers did a super shitty job)
Reinstalled the back seat(been missing for 2ish weeks)
Listened to the amazing work. I'll post pics later when I'm not lazy.

hallowpoint

02-07-2010, 03:14 AM

i throw a code yesturday. today i washed it, than it rained again

92LegacyProcess

02-07-2010, 10:59 AM

New slotted/drilled brake rotors, ceramic pads :D

TireIron

02-07-2010, 09:36 PM

Did a 4 pot 2 pot brake swap on a wrx today and the rims he got to fit over them... didn't fit. So then I proceeded to swap all the old brakes back onto it. Sigh.

zmiko

02-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Ordered tweeters and a new head unit

jey

02-08-2010, 12:23 AM

Washed and waxed it - then took pictures:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/dsc00052-1.jpg

Grafton

02-08-2010, 10:05 AM

in the alignment shop right now, asked for -.7 front -1 rear and 0 toe all around

update: looks like i'll be getting -1 front and -1.5 rear with 0 toe the rear h
got to love -1.5 with no camber bolt! the front was @ -1.6 but as to our alignment thread i bumped that down to -1

chuckthefuk

02-08-2010, 10:44 AM

-Received my buddies GD STi Limited Spoiler (small lip), test fitted the spoiler to the my BD trunk. Fits 95% just got to work out the ends.
-Started documenting BD sunroof removal and install for DIY SLi section.
-Removed 4.11 trans + drive shaft + diff. Going to be sold by march.
-Removed GT rear hubs+brakes+shox+springs and getting dropped into a Brighton BK 2.5GT GO Disc conversion!
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-My uncle decided that I wasn't busy enough so he backed into my outback :-( Lucky for me I have a spare fender and door. Just got to find sometime when its warm.
-Decided that when spring comes around I am going to paint my wrx double five spokes gunmetal/outback trim grey.

-Chuck

Soul Shinobi

02-09-2010, 05:33 PM

Had to ditch my taller than stock winter tires because of dry-rot leaking in one, put my shorter than stock summer tires back on. Did some calculations (http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp?showAd=-1) on the benefits of the shorter than stock tires to make myself feel better (see signature).

FR brake is still sticking, check it with my infrared thermometer (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96451) after some spirited driving and the disk peaked at 540 degrees F, for comparison the FL disk was 230 degrees. The FR tire was also 5 or 6 degrees hotter, I need new calipers or I'm gonna see some abnormal wear I think... I tried flushing the caliper (twice) and putting the piston through its range of motion when I did, there's no freeing it up short of a rebuild. I've rebuilt three of the calipers on my last car, it takes way too long for me, even if it does save $70 or so.

httrdd

02-09-2010, 05:40 PM

-Received my buddies GD STi Limited Spoiler (small lip), test fitted the spoiler to the my BD trunk. Fits 95% just got to work out the ends.

-Chuck

Need pics of the spoiler. :grin:

I changed the oil yesterday and tried a new brand. I was using valvoline and switched to Castol GTX. My mechanical supplier recomended it to me and I trust his judgement. I was going to buy amsoil, but for like 8-9 dollas a quart you have to be out of your mind!! :smt017 Also preped my headers and sprayed them high temperature black.

chuckthefuk

02-10-2010, 10:09 AM

-Received my buddies GD STi Limited Spoiler (small lip), test fitted the spoiler to the my BD trunk. Fits 95% just got to work out the ends.

-Chuck

Need pics of the spoiler. :grin:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1526/dsc04096mq9.jpg
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6339/dsc04101mc2.jpg
http://images.google.ca/url?source=imgres&ct=tbn&q=https://www.chaplinssubarugenuineparts.com/images/2007subaru-sti-spoiler.jpg&usg=AFQjCNGDlOdd6KeY-ifdNIv2UQYW-FZQwQ

I just have to work out the ends where it angles up.

-Chuck

httrdd

02-10-2010, 12:49 PM

That is going to look really good!

zmiko

02-12-2010, 12:38 AM

My tweeters came and were installed, they make a fairly noticeable improvement in the sound

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/Tweeter-1.jpg

TireIron

02-12-2010, 12:47 AM

hallowpoint

02-12-2010, 01:22 AM

i got my skunk2 coil sleeves in!! once spring comes around ill be even lower!!

1996Battlewagon

02-12-2010, 12:52 PM

Got some new tires mounted this morning. Yokohama Geolander AT-S. They've got one heck of a tread pattern with plenty of sidewall protection. Not only did I ask the guys to give me one of my Uniroyal Tigerpaws back (hello roof rack), but I also asked them to not check my engine... I don't want anyone else to look under my hood. One of their techs did say my Outback sounded really good!

Also sold my old 2.2 crank pulley.

zmiko

02-12-2010, 04:14 PM

Yea theyre definitely nice to have. So I see your window corner is split also huh? both sides are split on my 98. Do you get any water or whistling from it? My PS whistles real bad when there are high winds.

I haven't specifically noticed any whistling but it's been split as long as I've had the car so it could be there...

95USsubaru

02-12-2010, 04:58 PM

started taking out the airbags. aaaaaand a bolt stripped. going to try and find some kind of tiny gator grip.......

Soul Shinobi

02-12-2010, 08:49 PM

Bought a pair of A1 Cardone remanufactured front brake calipers from Auto Parts Warehouse's site. Thankfully shipping on heavy items is usually free so I wasn't temped to spend more than I can afford right now just to save on shipping (I could use rear calipers and rotors from there too).

httrdd

02-12-2010, 11:43 PM

Got my MSD in today. Started laying out the eletrical wiring and splicing. Cutting into the harness is not going to be fun, but it will be benificial! :grin:

stu-nami

02-13-2010, 01:13 AM

Recieved my B4 taillights yesterday from ebay, man i love them, and installed them tonight in about 45 mins...anyone wanting my old ones i might be able to work something out for the right price
beginning pics
https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.a ... A&attcnt=1 (https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?attach=1&id=RgAAAADkNqu2p0uMQIRVz%2fspk9D7BwBT3OO5kf2nTL9cI5TXUc3OAAAAEa2fAAAOYwkR7b8zQ6YGAn8dIyWIADrc3HWSAAAJ&attid0=EABjf3iUeWaST4rByOoyzcZA&attcnt=1)

https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.a ... F&attcnt=1 (https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?attach=1&id=RgAAAADkNqu2p0uMQIRVz%2fspk9D7BwBT3OO5kf2nTL9cI5TXUc3OAAAAEa2fAAAOYwkR7b8zQ6YGAn8dIyWIADrc3HWSAAAJ&attid0=EACM4%2fRAZrz6S6TVQceyCwgF&attcnt=1)

THE RESULT OF THE NEW AND IMPROVED
https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.a ... C&attcnt=1 (https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?attach=1&id=RgAAAADkNqu2p0uMQIRVz%2fspk9D7BwBT3OO5kf2nTL9cI5TXUc3OAAAAEa2fAAAOYwkR7b8zQ6YGAn8dIyWIADrc3HWQAAAJ&attid0=EAAECdR9bFdoRb2nuuitvvxC&attcnt=1)

https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.a ... J&attcnt=1 (https://mail.umary.edu/owa/attachment.ashx?attach=1&id=RgAAAADkNqu2p0uMQIRVz%2fspk9D7BwBT3OO5kf2nTL9cI5TXUc3OAAAAEa2fAAAOYwkR7b8zQ6YGAn8dIyWIADrc3HWQAAAJ&attid0=EACyUwGvT%2fv5TpUug2CxD%2fZJ&attcnt=1)

Soul Shinobi

02-13-2010, 01:19 AM

The pics are in a password protected section or at a URL you can't link to.

SubaruJawn

02-13-2010, 11:58 AM

Replaced 2 Broken Right Rear Studs.

jey

02-13-2010, 02:13 PM

started taking out the airbags. aaaaaand a bolt stripped. going to try and find some kind of tiny gator grip.......

Hammer a 12-point socket on there...

Soul Shinobi

02-13-2010, 02:26 PM

95USsubaru

02-13-2010, 04:17 PM

Yes, by all means hammer on your primed air bags. But seriously, you did disconnect the battery and wait an hour first, right? You always should when working on air bags. Hammering a socket on isn't a bag idea. Using a 12 point to break a bolt loose in the first place is however. :razz:

no need. the airbags are already deployed haha. and i just ripped it out of there. straight he-man powered that b***h out of there lol. the passenger however...... ugh. im thinking of going through the glove... i REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY dont want to disassemble the dash. im about to just :smt027 GO ALL NINJA ON THAT SHIT! but really gotta get that out of there.

Grafton

02-13-2010, 05:53 PM

bought plug wires for both subies, timing blet and plugs for the OBS, and monday i'll make a trip to the stealership to order valve cover gaskets and the plug tube seals

daddywagon

02-13-2010, 08:24 PM

vavle cover gaskets and cut a hole in my hood for my wrx scoop. tomorrow hooking up my airhorns

httrdd

02-13-2010, 09:05 PM

^ I need to see what that looks like!

I installed some ngk v-power plugs and some 8.5mm Magnacor wires. What a difference. I also stared at the car and the msd to see how the hell this is going in. I hate electrical.

decke48

02-13-2010, 11:07 PM

fiancée bought a 02 forester

jey

02-14-2010, 12:41 AM

the passenger however...... ugh. im thinking of going through the glove... i REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY dont want to disassemble the dash. im about to just :smt027 GO ALL NINJA ON THAT SHIT! but really gotta get that out of there.

That's what I said. I just used an exacto knife and cut the bag out. Now I have a second glove compartment to store things in.

SubaruJawn

02-14-2010, 11:55 AM

just replaced the muffler.
it is now quiet once again

jey

02-15-2010, 02:52 PM

Last night I gave the front left like 1.2 degrees of toe out. The snow had covered a curb and it was almost invisible and not being familiar with that area, well, I hit it.

Took it to the alignment rack today and got it fixed...

cbroo

02-15-2010, 03:17 PM

I washed mine will take pics here in a lil

httrdd

02-15-2010, 08:25 PM

Did a complete radiator and water cooling system flush. Had to break out the hose and bare the cold water for this one.

klix

02-15-2010, 09:04 PM

Changed my oil last night, only about 6k over due if I didn't forget to write it down last time :smt011
I need to set a reminder or something...

Considered cutting the muffler open to gut it and also cutting out a really rusty flange (the one at the rear axle) to replace with just pipe since the rest of the system looks somewhat healthy.