What have you done to your car today?

[Okin DaVanh]

me, nothing. but i know other people have. this isn't where you post up your whole project and your life story. just maybe what you did today. whether it be change your radio or your oil, or finally finish up a swap you've been working on. why not post it up and let everyone know your accomplishment :grin:

[)2edline]

I finally installed my jdm grille after like 9 months of just looking at them after i got em from Andivic, lol.

hmm.. today i took out my stock headlights and polished them up.. it did nothing, they're still cloudy(not when they're wet tho, they look new)
and i swapped out the engine temp gauge, recoloring my bulbs red along the way... :cool:

[2.5GT]

I drove my car today..looks like I'm going to have to buy gas again.

[)2edline]

I'm looking towards redoing all my interior lighting to LED bulbs this weekend. I also wanna look further into redoing my instrument cluster lights. Don't have a dremel so it might just be me replacing old bulbs with LED counterparts. I want cherry blossom red!

Also looking to try to wire independent fogs this weekend as well, but even tho all the writeups sound real good, i'm still confused as hell.

I'm looking towards redoing all my interior lighting to LED bulbs this weekend. I also wanna look further into redoing my instrument cluster lights. Don't have a dremel so it might just be me replacing old bulbs with LED counterparts. I want cherry blossom red!

Also looking to try to wire independent fogs this weekend as well, but even tho all the writeups sound real good, i'm still confused as hell.

i didnt use a dremel.. i used 80 grit, i think, and it came off pretty easily for the most part..
but idk how to change the colors of PRND321 next to the shifter.. anyone help?

[rougeben83]

changed the oil in the minivan... the car's chilling in parking until I get back from vacation :wink:

[BigLooga1]

Changed front passenger side balljoint with my mecano friend, looks complicated but damn, it was a piece of cake.

[Huffer]

Planned to install parts this weekend. And prayed for warmer weather. *sigh*

I was going to put my green SLI sticker on but it rained. Thwarted!

[96LegacyLAWD]

Donuts in the freshsnow of a big parking lot. God I love AWD donuts

[peugoby]

Drove about a 1/2 mile up to the park & ride to take public transit. No way do I leave my car unattended in downtown Portland all day long.

[WinterKnoll]

Installed an auxiliary MP3 input. I know, big upgrade :cool:

[TheAngryPidgeon]

I installed my new JVC Arsenal KD-AHD39.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD39 ... VC&tp=5684 (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD39/JVC-Arsenal-KD-AHD39.html?search=JVC&searchdisplay=JVC&tp=5684)

Mmmm... Beats the crap out of my stock one. Now I just need a drill to install my Boston sx60 component speakers in the front doors.

[97scoob]

well, today i finished up putting new head gaskets, a new clutch, borla knockoffs and my new stromung exhaust on. so basically, no more exhaust leaks, no more slipping clutch, and no more leaky head gasket. Now i just hope im done working on my car for a while.

[slaytalera]

went to go to work and my harmonic balancer came loose and was shaking violenly, scared the crap out of me cause it sounded like like a thrown bearing

[track8]

Did about 20 giant, hi speed donuts in a nearby parking lot. Between the new snow tires, Whiteline Control springs and the OB rear sway, this thing just loves being its own blizzard generator.

WeeeeHoooooo!

[dodik]

finally got all my brake parts they go on tomorrow rotors, pads, some minor hardware.

[99SUS SFD]

This is a good thread idea. There was a thread like this on a Jeep forum I was on that was stickied. It was constantly being added to.

So far for today- nothing. Drove to work. :roll:

[subba]

Kicked my front tire and yelled 2 expletives as i went on my merry little way to take the bus to work. :smt013

[Bdubs]

Just bought Lamin-x yellow fog covers and Rally Armor flaps for my 07.

[decke48]

i put my snows on. and then the forcast went back to rain :smt011

[02legacygt]

i installed a new exhaust tip becuase Im an ass and drove off a curb and totally ripped my old one off!, the parking lot wasnt plowed and i thought where i was driving out was an out to the road... ohh no it wasnt!!!

[)2edline]

YO, ok so just looking at JDMLegacy's recent post on his/her Member's Ride section. I saw they just swapped out Bumper beams.

When me and Shane swapped bumpers, i kept my whole bumper, but Shane said that the beam came from an outback or something, and i got that nasty looking gap.

If i swap out JUST the GT beam from my old bumper, can i attach that to the fog light bracket plastic thing, basically, swap out the beam only after taking off my bumper and reinstalling it. Will it take much time? I want my rustbucket looking good from the front at least.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

I installed my new JVC Arsenal KD-AHD39.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD39 ... VC&tp=5684 (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDAHD39/JVC-Arsenal-KD-AHD39.html?search=JVC&searchdisplay=JVC&tp=5684)

Mmmm... Beats the crap out of my stock one. Now I just need a drill to install my Boston sx60 component speakers in the front doors.

Bostons installed. Well, half of them, I need to drill holes in the tweeter mounts so the wiring can fit through.

[subychris91]

worked on the wiring of my tt swap in my postal wagon and there is plenty of it to be done

[Grafton]

i have begun modding my stock grill check my rides thread for pics :)

[Okin DaVanh]

finally got all my brake parts they go on tomorrow rotors, pads, some minor hardware.

Are you doing a GT swap too?

[Huffer]

Not my car, but I installed front and rear seats in JDMLegacy's car. Had a cup of green tea in the process. Discovered what looks like DEER hair under the old rear seat. Found 3 box cutters under the seats and some interesting looking snacks. Got the brake lights and horn working again.

May have bought another set of wheels. :twisted:

Rerouted the keyless wiring system in my car so that I don't keep hitting the box with my clutch foot, regreased clutch mechanism, reset ECU for crappy winter gas and colder starting temps.
Prayed car didn't need spark plug change and went looking for my lost torx set (no Momo for me today).

[Supdood]

Haha today was actually a big day on my car. Custom fitted an sti spoiler on...straight piped my muffler..filled in a bunch of dents.

I'll post pics/video tomorrow

Check it out:
took me an hour Easy Button! (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=12123)

[Okin DaVanh]

Check it out:
took me an hour Easy Button! (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=12123)


i just checked that out ( Carbon Fiber guages) Nice write up BTW.

[peugoby]

Today I did a lot!
-I pulled the entire rear brake assembly off the '91 SS! (hubs, knuckles and all)
-Did the driver side valve cover gasket - that'd be the "harder" side
-Switched over to my studless snow/WRX wheel setup. I haven't gotten around to painting them yet though. I'm going to get the Grimmspeed BBS gold wheel paint
-I repainted my wiper arms matte black. That made a big difference.
-Picked up some new grill clips at the dealership
-Replaced the passenger side windshield wiper assembly because the bushings were worn out and it was smacking the bottom plastic piece of the windshield.

[JDMLegacy]

Not my car, but I installed front and rear seats in JDMLegacy's car. Had a cup of green tea in the process. Discovered what looks like DEER hair under the old rear seat. Found 3 box cutters under the seats and some interesting looking snacks. Got the brake lights and horn working again.

May have bought another set of wheels. :twisted:

Rerouted the keyless wiring system in my car so that I don't keep hitting the box with my clutch foot, regreased clutch mechanism, reset ECU for crappy winter gas and colder starting temps.
Prayed car didn't need spark plug change and went looking for my lost torx set (no Momo for me today).



HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! oh man, im so embarassed, haha there were creepy things under my seats dude, HAHA BUT IL HAVE YOU KNOW MOST OF IT WASNT FROM ME, lol, ive only had the car 6 months or so, i realized i bought it on 7-17-08, my baby :)

[JDMLegacy]

YO, ok so just looking at JDMLegacy's recent post on his/her Member's Ride section. I saw they just swapped out Bumper beams.

When me and Shane swapped bumpers, i kept my whole bumper, but Shane said that the beam came from an outback or something, and i got that nasty looking gap.

If i swap out JUST the GT beam from my old bumper, can i attach that to the fog light bracket plastic thing, basically, swap out the beam only after taking off my bumper and reinstalling it. Will it take much time? I want my rustbucket looking good from the front at least.


HER, and i dunno if its to late, but it took me hours to do mine dude, some of those bolts WOULD NOT COME OFF, i had to get help (from my dad LLLLLOLLLL)

[JDMLegacy]

ok me? today, LOL i drove really far, in the rain.... and noticed i needed breaks, its cold and i thought id be lazy and see how much a garage would cost.....wow big mistake!!! 300 bux to change breaks!!?? SCEW THAT, im gonna do it my self in the freezing cold tomorrow....its supose to snow

:(

[Grafton]

i sanded my new swaybar to get it ready for fresh paint

[impreza_GC8]

Today: Beat the hell out of it. Found a new gravel road to get sideways on. Chirped the BOV 109394839 times.
Typical day.

[jg09]

Hmmm...let's see here. Got it even muddier than it was before, than went up the mountain aways and played in the snow. Then shopped around for parts. Fun!

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Finally installed the tweeters for my Boston SX60 Components in the front. It took a couple of hours of jerry-rigging but we managed to get them to fit into the stock tweeter holders and they work.

I'm super stoked, no more woofer-only front sound. :headbang:

after i filled up my tank with $21, i brushed myself off a racing stripe from the snow on my car... :smt023

[TheAngryPidgeon]

after i filled up my tank with $21, i brushed myself off a racing stripe from the snow on my car... :smt023

Haha, well played.

[JDMLegacy]

Ok, I'm having brake "issues" so I needed to bleed them (or so I thought) there is no pressure when you step on the brake, the pedal goes all the way to the floor, and the car doesn't really stop sorts slows, but not stop, SO work needed to be done and it was cold and snowing, I drove across town in my car that doesn't stop, with my bald tires, in the damn snow to my brothes house to use his garage,

Bled the brakes, now its worse......

Gonna try it again in the morning,

Eh

[Huffer]

You might still have air in the system Liz... if the brakes are bled correctly and the master cylinder are working you should have good pressure.
You need to bleed in a X-pattern, FR, RR, FL, RL.

If I can get myself out of the apartment today I will be doing: swapping speakers and wing mirrors, installing 1 DIN pocket (thanks KAG) and my stock seatbelt buckles.

Yeah, right!

[JDMLegacy]

An X pattern? Really? Oh man....... That was a pain.... I'll try it your way!! I'm about to head out the door, re bleed every thing, and attempt to find a leak......


Good luck to me

(thank ya Rodger)

[99SUS SFD]

I was going to re-wire my LED's and add the new ones I bought to the headlights...but it's like 5 degrees. I think I'll wait until it's at least 35 tomorrow. Winter... :smt011

[Grafton]

traded hoods with xXGTBspecXx today :D

[dplacencia]

I installed my new Whiteline front and rear alloy end links today. :grin:

[JDMLegacy]

Ok, today I re bled my brakes, and my master cylinder, then tested my brakes!!! There working for now!!!

After that I went on a mission to get my wheel well liner back from the side of a cliffy road!!! Its now in my trunk!! And will soon be back where it belongs


Hey grafton!! You your new hood on? What color is it!!! You and me are like Mis matching car twins!!!!!!

[jg09]

I finally played on the ice!!!!! Took it through a puddle that looked like it was filled with ice cubes, oh man the car took it well. Now it's covered in mud and ice grime and looks all sorts of cool! So sexy!

Sorry for the butchered english, I'm excited here.

[Grafton]

what did i do today? a lot!






































he he he installed my outback rear swaybar, GT front brakes and rattle canned my hood so at least it is white too...

[)2edline]

ahhh, it was freezing today.

But MSD Coil Pack installed,

blue led city lights, not sure how i feel about them..

adjusted my rear deck and secured my polk 3ways in the back.

I needa clean my EGR again =[ maybe it's time to just drive to F&S :twisted:

[Okin DaVanh]

...

blue led city lights, not sure how i feel about them..



You too. I didn't like that "gimme a ticket" blue either.

[99SUS SFD]

I installed my projectors last weekend. Mounted up and retained the wiring for my red LED's in the corners. Mounted but haven't wired my white LED's that replaced the city lights. Hopefully will finish that wiring this weekend. I need to clean it out too...so much to do so little time.

[Wagonista]

Took out the rear strut bar to put a huge box in the hatch... I'll put it on when the snow's gone, more flex equals more traction...

[xXGTBspecXx]

i installed my racing harness, and applied my yellow tint to the high beam section of my jdm headlights.(not liking it too much. i have a decent amount left.) and i made the decision to paint my newish rims flat black..yeah the gold ones

[greenspeed]

Framed out on a 3 foot drift in my driveway for the 2nd time in two weeks cause I drive a Subaru and apparently plowing the driveway is over rated :(

[JDMLegacy]

i dressed my car up as a reindeer.... LOL

[jg09]

:lol: classy!

[Grafton]

not nessarly today BUT
Friday: installed the needed new front axle and replaced lower ball joint after accidently tearing the boot... THEN had to replace on of the calipers that i got from huffer bc i stripped out the bolt hole where the brake went $70 grrrr

today i am putting mesh into my hood scoop waiting on epoxy drying currently

[Grafton]

not nessarly today BUT
Friday: installed the needed new front axle and replaced lower ball joint after accidently tearing the boot... THEN had to replace on of the calipers that i got from huffer bc i stripped out the bolt hole where the brake line went $70 grrrr

today i am putting mesh into my hood scoop waiting on epoxy drying currently

[99SUS SFD]

Fixed my siren (corroded wire), fixed one of my rear LEDs (broken wire), and ordered another Whelen Slimlighter and a switch control box. I have a problem with spending money...

Will be wiring it all this weekend. Should be quite the light show when I'm done.

[T_F_E]

Figured out my highbeam trigger for my driving lights so they come on and off with highbeams.

[StatGSR]

put some 02 wrx seats in the wagacy today...

[WinterKnoll]

Finished my Home Depot mudflaps for about $8 in trashcans and $2 in hardware.

[99SUS SFD]

Changed my projector bulbs.

[xXGTBspecXx]

put 4 coats of clear on my rims andf set the car down on the ground..
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/IMG00091-1.jpg

[T_F_E]

^ lookin good

[Okin DaVanh]

^ lookin good


2X's :shock:





...And fixored for you! :smt023


put 4 coats of clear on my rims andf set the car down on the ground.. and DRANK A LOTTA PEPSI IN THE PROCESS. :lol:

[)2edline]

^ LOL

cleaned the EGR valve..maybe for the 10th time this year.

I'm excited for new suspension and new seats on their way... =]

[scubydu]

Finished my Home Depot mudflaps for about $8 in trashcans and $2 in hardware.
Pics???
thinking about doing this but I'd like to see them!

[2.5GT]

Installed my rear tow hook, try to do the find sometimes this weekend :grin:

[decke48]

i took my car to get state inspection. it failed because my seat belt light doesnt work :roll: so time to rip the cluster apart. dont need to spend my time on a harassement case for a hour of car work

[T_F_E]

i took my car to get state inspection. it failed because my seat belt light doesnt work :roll: so time to rip the cluster apart. dont need to spend my time on a harassement case for a hour of car work

inspection is that strict :shock: ????? I thought the just slapped up and emissions inspection device and called it good

[decke48]

i guess mass got down on inspections. and they actully have to look at cars. they have video cameras all over the inspection station station. i remember last year they drove my car in. popped the hood say to me this isnt turbo'd? closed the hood put a new sticker on and sent me on my way. this was the same place same person

[T_F_E]

I have never lived in a place that required inspections (and kinda hope i never will)

[WinterKnoll]

Finished my Home Depot mudflaps for about $8 in trashcans and $2 in hardware.
Pics???
thinking about doing this but I'd like to see them!

Don't worry, they're coming, I've been real lazy about getting pics..but I'll get them up. I'll post them in the Mud Flap DIY thread as well as my member rides thread.

[scubydu]

got my "trash flaps" made and installed! Although the cans were $6 at my home depot :roll:
They turned out great imho. I'll get some pics in my mr thread

[99SUS SFD]

Finished wiring up the new LEDs. Video in my member's rides thread.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Got it back!

[2.5GT]

Replaced my Knock sensor this morning, the car's running happy now :eek:

[Okin DaVanh]

Just finished doing my HVAC lights and cleaning/detailing all the center trim and vents.

[hellaGT]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill004-1.jpg

Had some "bonding" time with my grill :smt042

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill015-1.jpg

Primed and painted

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill017-1.jpg

[scubydu]

made my own wrx dead pedal.(see how in DIY)


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/DSCF0903-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Hit a curb. Ice FTL... :smt013

[TheAngryPidgeon]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill004-1.jpg

Had some "bonding" time with my grill :smt042

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill015-1.jpg

Primed and painted

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/Hellaandgrill017-1.jpg

You bastard. I need to think of a way to 1-up you now.

[hellaGT]

Hah! Just don't end up like this guy -> :smt017

[Wiscon_Mark]

I heard a noise and ignored it :lol:

(I'm pretty sure I have an exhaust leak)

[02legacygt]

changed my oil, ripped some off my heat shield off, cause it feel down, some fuel injector cleaner in, got new tires and have been meaning to clean out the inside of my car


stupid winter!

stupid winter!

+10000000

i cant do anything, too cold out, too much snow

[02legacygt]

today... today i knocked all the slush and snow out of my wheel wells!!

stupid snow, its 12 hear!

[T_F_E]

Finished driving lights!

[darkone]

Installed a towbar :smt023 Well it's my first mod so I'm proud of it anyway...

[hellaGT]

Changed transmission and rear differential gear oil with Subaru 75w90 Extra S synthetic. Very happy, shifts extreamly smooth. Thanks KAG!

[jg09]

Finally installed my siren/PA/animal noise/ice cream truck music horn. woo hoo!

[dplacencia]

I put a short shifter on my wagon today.

installed silverstar ultras on the women's cavalier..

canadian car + dark and cold + 45 minutes of expirementing on how to get them out = 1 fun night!!! :grin: :grin: :smt018

[chuckthefuk]

-JDM gc8 sti pedals w/ dead pedal :-D
-USDM 140mph white needle w/ SS bezel from Reason :-D
-more weight reduction from the rear
-gc8 (2dr) floor mats fits front and back perfectly..

[jg09]

Hehehe...did some custom weight reduction, forcibly removed the timing belt. :lol:

[rougeben83]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/P1070357-1.jpg

Extendable hood/work light.

[xXGTBspecXx]

fixed my fuel leak on injector #3 and sanding hood... AGAIN

[keltik]

screamed when i saw what my slotted front rotors are doing to my brake pads :evil:
screamed louder when i got a price on new brake pads that wont turn to slime on the track

[decke48]

screamed when i saw what my slotted front rotors are doing to my brake pads :evil:
screamed louder when i got a price on new brake pads that wont turn to slime on the track
at least you didnt have a rotor crack and contact the caliper locking the tire. ohh well brembo payed for the repair

[JDMLegacy]

wooo!! decals! and!!!! wired up my hids to my projectors!!! gonna install em tomorrow

[97scoob]

replaced the passenger side front cv axle after my old one blew up :mad:
subarus are not good in the snow when they are rear wheel drive... :oops:

[99SUS SFD]

Ordered some new rubber for the 17s.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/ge_exclaim_uhp_ci2_l-1.jpg

changed the oil,, air filter,, and siped the new tires

[ScaryFatKidGT]

who did u murder? ^^^

changed the oil and ran seafoam...i hope i got it in the right hose it didn't smoke to bad

[deadlydave]

New Wheels and tires(again), Un-installed CB used for 48 hours cancer benefit. Installed Hawk HPS's on the front 4-pots, might mix it up and put HP+ on the rear for a more favorable rear brake bias.

18x8's, 245-45-18 tires. Meaty. Wheels look a bit ricey though, might go for a paintjob to basic silver in the spring.

[T_F_E]

New Wheels and tires(again), Un-installed CB used for 48 hours cancer benefit. Installed Hawk HPS's on the front 4-pots, might mix it up and put HP+ on the rear for a more favorable rear brake bias.

18x8's, 245-45-18 tires. Meaty. Wheels look a bit ricey though, might go for a paintjob to basic silver in the spring.

what kind of antenna did you use for cb?

[99SUS SFD]

New rubber came in today. Gonna try to get the tires mounted soon.

http://www.4x4wh.com/forums/uploads/post-1-1233081250.jpg
http://www.4x4wh.com/forums/uploads/post-1-1233081298.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

Didn't get to the Legacy today, but finished installing H4 HID Kit on our XB.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Found out the crankshaft in the JDM Engine I just installed is fckd up. >.<

[decke48]

i made a camera mount that sits behind rear right corner about 7 feet, 5 feet high

[Okin DaVanh]

... about 7 feet, 5 feet high

:smt017

[scubydu]

i made a camera mount that sits behind rear right corner about 7 feet, 5 feet high
7' back, 5' high.
At least that's the way I read it?
you gonna post some pics/video from it??? :grin:

[decke48]

i forget words :eek: 7 feet back 5 feet high. yes video and roling pics

[Huffer]

Spent most of my morning going sideways to work. My Hankook W300s are getting low. Next year I'll rock some Winter iPikes.

Probably going to attempt an oil change if I can get the garage at work, but there's 6" of white stuff outside now and we have a shipment coming in today...

Still have to install mirrors, new speakers, DIN pocket, steering wheel, header, new axle...blah blah.

[99SUS SFD]

Hopefully in the process of getting the Stromung high flow cat installed as we speak.

[JDMLegacy]

Well I had a leaky tire, that grew this intresting looking bubble....

I just left the tire shop homie!! No more leaky tire for me!!! And hopefully no more sliding!!

:-/

[decke48]

going to have some fun in the slippery hale :-?

[Bdubs]

Just put in my PIAA yellow plasma fog bulbs in the 07.
Damn, those bastards are bright.

[keltik]

Bypassed the inhibitor switch, wired in a new plug for the reversing lights. Burned my finger with the soldering iron.. :roll:

[xXGTBspecXx]

installed my power folding mirrors

[anothernord]

Cleaned up and zip-tied all the wiring for my E55 HID retrofit!!!

[Okin DaVanh]

Started my Brake upgrade...



....and found out my fuel tank neck was rusted out too. :-(

Got my parts en route'.

[Huffer]

....and found out my fuel tank neck was rusted out too. :-(

It's a PITA to install. When you get it, coat it with underbody coating before installing - then recoat it after it's on. Do NOT reinstall the stupid plastic shield thing. All that does is hold water and dirt close to the pipe which then rusts out.

I took one look at mine and went to the dealer. Cost me $200 but I didn't have to worry about it. When I got it back, I took the plastic shield off and coated the crap out of it.

This weekend I finally got around to:
oil change - and found a slow leak from the front covers... which means timing belt change this summer yay :(
attempted to realign my headlights - and discovered my adjustment screws are all rusted to poop
installed a rear license plate surround - which I had bought from ebay and thought I was getting a nice engraved one, and it turned out to be a stupid sticker
installed new front speakers and tidied up the wiring so the doors don't rattle as much
cleaned PCV valve
painted my replacement wheel so no more "clown wheels", just ghettofab.
discovered a slow leak from my drivers wheel
attempted to install my black 97 foldable wing mirrors - screws won't budge

*sigh*

[Okin DaVanh]

It's a PITA to install. When you get it, coat it with underbody coating before installing - then recoat it after it's on. Do NOT reinstall the stupid plastic shield thing. All that does is hold water and dirt close to the pipe which then rusts out.

I took one look at mine and went to the dealer. Cost me $200 but I didn't have to worry about it. When I got it back, I took the plastic shield off and coated the crap out of it.


I thought about doing that while it was off the car. I ordered one from Decke48, and planned on undercoating it and then putting the plastic back on..... but what you're saying does make sense.



Oh Gaud! I love my car! :smt011

[Huffer]

forgot to mention I painted a fuel flap black and installed it on my car.

[grobo1082]

Nothing new, waiting for my Cobb CBE to show up.

[xXGTBspecXx]

paid sumone to professionally cut my springs/roll/flair my fenders. looks sick

[Huffer]

Cut springs are bad. I bid you a RIP in advance.

[jg09]

Cut springs are bad. I bid you a RIP in advance.

+1, but to each their own. I actually haven't heard of someone cutting their springs for a long time (I'll admit, though, I did it in my Camry).

[xXGTBspecXx]

see my member ride i explain how it works and they arent bad when they are done right.

[1996Battlewagon]

Finally had my first Subaru-snow experience (it never snowed when I had the L). Quite impressed; ABS kicked in when needed, 50/50 split is straight awesome, and felt overall planted. The engine is still pissed (in a bad way) and I need a new EGR; man I can't wait to get the cammed 2.5 in here. Took a few senic pics as well.

[JDMLegacy]

Well I actually did this yesterday, but what ev, I'm so glad its done


Installed my "new" abs!! Bled my brakes and master, and its working perfectly! Thank you Jimmy!!!

Oh and I cleaned out the inside,

:-D

[xXGTBspecXx]

no problem... i just finished up my oil pan gasket wooo now i gotta do the valve covers!!! :-(

[99SUS SFD]

I washed it yesterday for the first time in...well I can't remember.

Hopefully today I'll be cutting the wires to my non-connected rear O2 sensor and will patch in my own to reconnect everything.

[henryq89]

i detailed my car nd it looks awesome :grin:

[99SUS SFD]

Hopefully today I'll be cutting the wires to my non-connected rear O2 sensor and will patch in my own to reconnect everything.

I think I did it. I was able to clear the CEL's...

[Bdubs]

Put my 00 RS wheels and tires on today. 7" wide 16 inchers, what monsters!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/039-1.jpg

[decke48]

my car is missing something spelled "cat" well one of them.

[Airgne]

bought a 05 outback tranny, rear diff, 4 cv axels, spec clutch kit, and superpro diff bushings.

[keltik]

did a little more work on my 5speed swap. Car goes MUCH better with the new ratios.

[GTDrifter]

i went to put new hella foglights on and locked myself out of the car and had to wait 45 minutes to get back in

[deadlydave]

I was in the tri-state area this past weekend to pick up a pair of used whiteline sways and 2 sets of endlinks for the Baja.

The sways need a repaint in a baaad way. I'm going with matte red like the STi intake manifold.
Front endlinks are Perrin and beautiful, no visible wear or oxidation.
The rear endlinks are pretty fucked, there is so much rust on them I cannot Identify the manufacturer. :smt012

The perrins are getting taken off tonight and the remaining rusty parts get to meet my friends Mr. Dremel, Mr. Sandpaper, and Ms. Wire Brush. :smt019

[GTDrifter]

i installed my hella foglights
i can now drive at night without any of my stock lights on and still see perfectly fine
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/2lup83s-1.jpg

^^ what are those exactly.. size and what not... i cant find any around here...

oh and how'd you mount them...




anyways... i rallied my car across a frozen plain all the way to a flat tire... dammit

[jg09]

I'll be a little bitch and tell everyone about how I put a new CB radio in the 'Rango. :razz: hehehe...nobody said I had to post what I did to my SUBARU here. :lol:

[T_F_E]

what kind of cb did you get?

[jg09]

Can't remember the exact model, but it was a pretty basic Uniden unit. My antenna mount doesn't fit on the Durango's goofy fenders, though, so that means I have to make my own. Not a problem, but definitely an inconvienience.

EDIT:
Uniden Pro 510XL
http://www.rightchannelradios.com/image ... O510XL.jpg (http://www.rightchannelradios.com/images/CBs/PRO510XL.jpg)

[chuckthefuk]

installed:
-04 Wrx e-brake assembly (leather with chrome release)
-door/window tweeters
-SS clutch line
-OEM STi titanium shift knob. Worth every penny!

-removed more useless foam/plastic/metal from the interior
-started custom gauge cluster project
-purchased more fabric to rewrap the rear speaker deck / rear 00' rs seats (matching the door card inserts).
-Purchased Noltec Suspension Adjustable lateral links w/ bushings
-Purchased over 80% of Noltec Suspensions bushings

Last but not least I washed the salt off my car. looks ubber clean

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

[evolegacy]

replaced the missing oil drain plug gasket, filled the oil pan, and found out that even though my valve covers are leaking, they are not whats causing the motorboat noise, its a broken bolt on my driver side header mount YAY :smt012

sunday I'm going to take covers off and use sealant this time, mech said i could do it w/o replacing them since i only replaced them 3 weeks ago.

[T_F_E]

^ good news bud!

[evolegacy]

lol ya, might be heading down to okin's sunday to do some work with that.

[Okin DaVanh]

lol ya, might be heading down to okin's sunday to do some work with that.

And what a day I had with my BK today.

I just got home (See: Angry Teh Missus) from doing my brake conversion (Still not done See:`Wanted thread), fuel filler neck, fuel filter and a quick wash. :smt023

I'm beat. :-(

Picks of the conversion and other stuff as soon as ImageShack cooperates.

[Airgne]

well not today, but i bought a 92 legacy SS. today i bought a megan dp and apexi ws2 turbo muffler for it. goin to have stainless steal v-band exhaust made for it.

[evolegacy]

apologies for not coming today okin, gf had a surprise for me via night in a hotel hehehe. ANYWAYS

havent done it yet but going to remove valve covers to put gasket sealant on current gaskets and re-tighten bolts. Still need to either pick up a drill-out kit to get broken bolt off headers to get rid of that annoying motorboat sound.


::EDIT:: 4:14pm

ok, just finished sealing the gaskets and testing them, so far no sign of immediate leakage...but i found out why my engine is louder than usual on the driver side, my #2 spark plug is loose....and get this..... :shock: I MISPLACED MY SOCKET TO TIGHTEN IT :smt021

Can i ever get a break? heh....love subarus....heh....... :smt030

::edit:: 9:05pm

tightened plug but still have that noise, so its definately a broken gasket, ::sighs:: hoping to have everything straightened out by the 1st.

[GTDrifter]

^^ what are those exactly.. size and what not... i cant find any around here...

oh and how'd you mount them...




anyways... i rallied my car across a frozen plain all the way to a flat tire... dammit


there Hella 500FF...i got them from the local walmart for about $60
there temporarily mounted really bad too the front license plate mount off and its just attachced to the bumper so they shake alot...when i had my square ones i had them in the bumper more...if you look in that space theres black plastic circles...pop them out and throw a bolt there...it also holds your bumper on better

[Wagonista]

Replaced my fuel filter yesterday, tomorrow is seafoam and a ground kit

[elemenohpee]

Installed kartboy front/rear shfter bushings, swapped linakges with a 99 legacy, and installed new linkage joint. Took me way too long. The roll pin really wasn't bad at all like everyone says, but the rear kartboy bushing would just not line up. I took me forever to get those bolts in.

Very pleased with the results, almost all slop is eliminated, but would not want to do it again. Now all I need is a short shifter :grin:

[Bdubs]

Bought a new timing belt, cam seals, crank seal, waterpump, oil cooler/radiator hoses a few days ago.
I started tearing into the front of the engine assuming I'd get the parts today, but realized it's president's day. Doh.

[BenO]

Drove it down some seasonal roads while not in season :lol:

realized I need some brighter lights...

and took a picture with my cell from earlier in the day
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3286454476_e9d65e87a3_o-1.jpg

mine on the far right two wrx's in the middle and an L at the left

[99SUS SFD]

Ordered 2 new O2 sensors the other day. They're already on their way.

[Airgne]

got a Nardi Turino 370mm steering wheel. orders the adapter for the steering wheel. all for the 92 SS.

[)2edline]

STi suspension is in the BD... and it is fantastic

From stock, it dropped maybe an inch, no need for spacers, and it's STIFF.

but what can i say, i had 4 blown struts :lol:

[jg09]

Took the Outback off the jackstands, pulled the engine hoist away so that it looks like a working car. Gonna wash it after school today.

[keltik]

Removed TCU - now the car actually idles properly and drives right!!!! Still got a check engine light but meh...ill figure that one out once i find a friend with a scantool.

Also got the ABS working without the TCU in place so i can pass inspections! Happy times

[LunchBox04V]

Installed JDM Side markers, and gave her a good wash. And the snow is coming down again..... I can never win this one! lol I guess I am just going to have to go out and teach that snow who is boss. haha

[jg09]

Backed over a tree. :smt017

blew my transmission

[evolegacy]

ran out of gas just as i rolled in front of my house :smt005

thank god i live in lynn, 3 gas stations to the left and right of my house no more than 1/4 mile away, and all of them have either a dunks or a subway XD.

Picking up a couple parts from decke on sat morning then installing them when i return from the pickup.

[xXGTBspecXx]

just installed my quick release steering hub so i can take my steering wheel with me into walmart and other fine retailers. LOL

[)2edline]

Put in 5000k HID's into the projectors, hopefully they don't explode.

Waiting to find a way to realistically install 3000k's into USDM fogs. WHERE TO I DRILL =O

[KAG]

Whiteline rear sway bar came in the mail today - WOOT!

Installing it tonight...hopefully.

[evolegacy]

not something i did today, but back in june i got caught doing over 25mph above speed limit on Rte. 95 SB coming back from NE dragway, just got letter in mail from DMV, im being demeritted 4 points

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

there goes my step 9 and $98.10/mo insurance :smt012

[jimsaco]

http://jimsaco.shutterfly.com/28

Wired my sunglasses holder(which I never use) to hold and power my GPS

[evolegacy]

bought a drill and tap set to get that broken bolt out of the exhaust manifold mount.

oh, and my OBDII hit me with a P0106, now i get to go check and clean all vaccum lines, MAF, and intake, figures i might get something like that, not really surprised though with all the sand/salt that the state used this year :smt012

[jg09]

Stared at it, day dreamed about driving an STi powered Outback, wished I wasn't being forced to sell it.

[chuckthefuk]

sold my custom 2"25 catback to a friend.
Got a 2.25" wrx catback for $40 bucks.
Started documentation on DIY randomtech "universal" cat w/ bends.

-Chuck

[evolegacy]

sold my custom 2"25 catback to a friend.
Got a 2.25" wrx catback for $40 bucks.
Started documentation on DIY randomtech "universal" cat w/ bends.

-Chuck


:shock: where did you get a wrx cb for $40????

[impreza_GC8]

Replaced my blackened fuel covered NGK Iridium plugs with fresh new NGK Platinums and cleaned my MAF. 20,000 miles of running pig rich did a number on the 'ol plugs.

[jey]

:shock: where did you get a wrx cb for $40????

Look around NASIOC or your local Subaru forum. I see people giving them away for free. There is nothing particularly desirable about them.

[evolegacy]

i know, i was just surprised, currently i need to downgrade mine, didnt realize til now that it was built for a turbo/high mod N/A build, ::sighs:: thats what i get for letting the ex decide on parts when she owned it. lol

[chuckthefuk]

:shock: where did you get a wrx cb for $40????

Look around NASIOC or your local Subaru forum. I see people giving them away for free. There is nothing particularly desirable about them.

WRX owners are a dime a dozen and most run 3" high flow systems. These OEM parts just sit in the garages collecting dust and rust. It was $40 because I made the guy drive and meet me :-p

Most RS guys by the STi exhaust which is 2.5" ... no point on a N/A car. The WRX is a nice free-er flowing exhaust then the d.inky legacy exhaust system. But its design of the cat/mid pipe that really makes a difference.

-Chuck

[rougeben83]

:shock: where did you get a wrx cb for $40????

Look around NASIOC or your local Subaru forum. I see people giving them away for free. There is nothing particularly desirable about them.

WRX owners are a dime a dozen and most run 3" high flow systems. These OEM parts just sit in the garages collecting dust and rust. It was $40 because I made the guy drive and meet me :-p

Most RS guys by the STi exhaust which is 2.5" ... no point on a N/A car. The WRX is a nice free-er flowing exhaust then the d.inky legacy exhaust system. But its design of the cat/mid pipe that really makes a difference.

-Chuck

Yeah, I sold my WRX muffler to someone here basically for the price of shipping because I went to a more open muffler...

[elemenohpee]

I didn't exactly do this but I got my car tinted today. 5% around the back and 20% front. I love it, makes the car so much cooler inside.

[BE-Fresh]

I decided that having no airbox silencer probably wasn't helping my gas mileage much, so I taped the hole that it left in my shitty plastic piping. Custom piping to come soon.. Along with a cleaner K&N

[evolegacy]

found and fixed most, if not, all of them. BUT...I found a more serious issue that i quick fixed for the moment.....


MY @!$%# HEADERS SNAPPED IN TWO!!!!! :smt013

I was taking off my headers so I could fix the broken stud (which failed miserably :smt012 ) and when i went to lower the piping down to remove it......THIS HAPPENED!!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/f8c68c4f490f-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/e3f385e4e579-1.jpg


what your looking at is a clean break at the driver side collector from my Borla headers, which I know have deemed them to be knockoffs since they broke so easily and they are just under 2 years old.

I did a quick fix with some exhaust cement mix and thermal wrap, which also got rid of the motorboat sound, and so far it is working out pretty well. looks like I will be buying a new exhaust manifold afterall, heh :smt005

[Reason]

Wow, I also doubt they are the knock offs because Borlas always had a problem with cracking.

[evolegacy]

Wow, I also doubt they are the knock offs because Borlas always had a problem with cracking.


really? hmm, well in any case, you think i should pick up another set or go with another manufacturer? :smt017

[decke48]

if there borlas. 1millon mile warrenty so you can get the replace for shipping cost. or if you like when you come sunday. i can weld them back together if the metal isnt to thin. before you got back to the east side. or you can sell them cheap to me for a stock manifold for the time being :grin:

[Airgne]

i put 300 some odd miles on my SS today. runs good, but has a miss every now and then. got 22mpg. yea turbod cars.

[rougeben83]

found and fixed most, if not, all of them. BUT...I found a more serious issue that i quick fixed for the moment.....


MY @!$%# HEADERS SNAPPED IN TWO!!!!! :smt013

I was taking off my headers so I could fix the broken stud (which failed miserably :smt012 ) and when i went to lower the piping down to remove it......THIS HAPPENED!!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/f8c68c4f490f-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/e3f385e4e579-1.jpg


what your looking at is a clean break at the driver side collector from my Borla headers, which I know have deemed them to be knockoffs since they broke so easily and they are just under 2 years old.

I did a quick fix with some exhaust cement mix and thermal wrap, which also got rid of the motorboat sound, and so far it is working out pretty well. looks like I will be buying a new exhaust manifold afterall, heh :smt005

From the thin walled pipe, mandrel bends, and lack of surface rust I'd say those are real borlas. They're notorious for cracking. The knockoffs with the thicker piping...not so much. Does your header have 3 spot welds on each runner on the head flanges? Those are another sign of Borla quality...

Oh and it looks like you have an exhaust leak around the head flange too :wink: :twisted:

[evolegacy]

From the thin walled pipe, mandrel bends, and lack of surface rust I'd say those are real borlas. They're notorious for cracking. The knockoffs with the thicker piping...not so much. Does your header have 3 spot welds on each runner on the head flanges? Those are another sign of Borla quality...

Oh and it looks like you have an exhaust leak around the head flange too :wink: :twisted:

ya the header flanges have that 3 spot weld you mentioned, so ya, they are true borlas. As for the leak at the flange, that is where my notorious broken stud is, which like i said, did not come out like i had hoped, broke 3 bits and drilled off center so its really blah. for the time being i used red RTV and new gaskets and just super torqued the other 2 bolts, hopefully enough to keep the leak to a minimum.


if there borlas. 1millon mile warrenty so you can get the replace for shipping cost. or if you like when you come sunday. i can weld them back together if the metal isnt to thin. before you got back to the east side. or you can sell them cheap to me for a stock manifold for the time being :grin:

I never got around to applying for the warrenty nor do I have any proof of purchase (ex gf bought them when she owed the car). As for welding them back together, it was a nice clean break so you might be able to, but the stuff i used to quick fix the break is this stuff from permetex (old man gets me stuff from them 4 free since the race car is sponsered by them :lol: ), basically its a exhaust wrap that hardens from the heat, becoming rock solid. So ya, if you wanna do the weld AND ARE GOOD AT IT lol (last guy wasnt too good, thankfully was not my vehicle at the time) then sure you can weld it for me, but i dont want to waste precious "play" time today at the meet haha. bring your torch just in case (if its a protable one that is)

[scubydu]

added a good 10 whp with my sli decals :grin: :grin:

[BenO]

Got her nice and dirty!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3326582279_fd757c992b_b-1.jpg

[Bdubs]

^^^ Holy shit, :lol:

Finally finished my t-belt, seal, and water pump replacement. The cam seals had a little seepage once I got to them, and the main oil pump seal was beginning to seep pretty good, although I hadn't noticed it until I got to it. So, good timing.

My cam bracket o-ring had given out though, seeping oil down on the header every now and then. I originally thought it was the seal, but further investigation revealed the o-ring had basically hardened right up, and was letting the oil pass through.

I was wondering if the timing belt, or anything for that matter had ever been changed on the car, seeing it only has 94k miles on it, and it definitely appeared to be the original belt and everything else. No evidence of mechanic hacks, which made my job a lot easier. Everything was still in amazing shape for a car of its age.

[jg09]

Damn, it must be nice to have a timing belt that was replaced properly. :roll:

[evolegacy]

just got my gauge faces from 02legacyGT, going to install them in a few mins. hey gt, only have a slight problem to mention. a couple spots on the gauge lettering have light passing thru them, not fully covered by the color slips, any way i can fix that here? its nothing serious, but if you look hard enough you can tell they are there. (almost as if they were put on off center). Oh, and btw, thanks for the decal too, lol.

[dplacencia]

I put the hella supertone horns on the wagon. :wink:

[jey]

Got new Pirelli PZero Rosso Asimmetrico summer tires mounted on my 17x8.5 wheels.

No, not the Subaru, the other car:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/sswheel1-1.jpg


Also took STL97Outback's car for a drive around the block :)

[jharl]

Just finished installing grimmspeed manifold spacers, thanks reason, and at the same time switched my fuel lines to a parallel setup. Manifold definately stays cooler, and hopefully when I get my pp6 installed, I can take advantage of the parallel fuel lines and lean out the afr.

[hellaGT]

Tightened my engine belts. No more screeeeeeeeeech from the engine compartment... yay

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Broke my antenna in a drive through car wash because it apparently doesn't go down when you turn the radio off...

[deadlydave]

I sanded, ground, and generally de-rusted my whiteline sways. Got em primed and ready for matte Red paint tomorrow. I even managed to save the decals, just need some type of clear glue to re-apply them.

[evolegacy]

met up with reason in N. Attleboro to pick up the tachless instrument cluster. currently ripping apart that one to fit my gauges in it.

....i know shane....i said i wouldnt but i am, haha, only issue i have is getting the tach set up correctly, the needle fits, but its too long. I cut it but now the needle wont go back onto the pin. gah! lol. I'll get it up and running soon.

[1-3-2-4]

installed my JDM headlights to get them out of the house lol...

I need to do the JDM tails next but I knew I was going to run out of daylight today and tomorrow it's going to rain.....

[Brockley]

I did the Neon Coil Pack, played with my camber plates, and swapped to an Outback 18mm Rear Sway Bar... good day! :grin:

[chuckthefuk]

My buddy with a BD LGT got t-boned.... We pulled the motor and towed the car to my driveway.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7677/dsc00414d.jpg

He replaced it with a BK LGT. Then he blew his head gasket!
We pulled his motor and swapped in his old one :-/ Runs like a champ!
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3474/dsc00439c.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4831/dsc00437b.jpg

My buddy with his 95 Brighton BK has a 2.2 thats has a Flashing CEL :twisted: Oil filled cats and blown everything.
Hes sending out EJ25D heads from the BK LGT to get machined.
When they come back there getting put back together and dropped into the BK brighton.

At the same time we pulled 2-pots front and 1-pot rears from the BD LGT and sent to my BK brighton buddy.
Aswell swapped over full BK LGT interior into the BK Brighton.

In the end 1995 BK Brighton 2.5 GT!

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2527/dsc00413y.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5787/dsc00420j.jpg

Now for me.
got my TEIN FLEX.. but they were damaged !!! sent back for refund.. Looking for replacements
-Chuck

[evolegacy]

fixed the electrical issues with the car, but lost the holddown nut for the alernator, lol. but still in a good mood cuz the car is working.

unfortunately my quick fix for the headers is failing, starting to hear the leak more and more, gonna patch it up again and start saving for the obx headers and stromung system.

now heading out to make sure the needles on the instrument cluster work properly and give my baby a nice bath. Then off to see BLUE MAN GROUP :lol:

hey shane, here's a depiction of our faces when that rent-a-cop drove up to us last night haha

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/sillyfacesgif-1.jpg

[peugoby]

Yesterday was big.
Tore out my existing really crappy DIY wiring harness for the fog lights. Had my friend make a beautiful custom wiring harness and relays for the fogs. He also wired in my JDM side markers to blink, installed my Whiteline front differential mount bushings. They honestly make no difference..... one other thing... oh ya installed my new kouki bumper bitches!

[deadlydave]

Finished the matte red paint on my sways, looking for some type of glue to re-attach whiteline decals. Took the 'turbo' badge off tailgate, replaced with sti square badge.

[chuckthefuk]

Finished the matte red paint on my sways, looking for some type of glue to re-attach whiteline decals. Took the 'turbo' badge off tailgate, replaced with sti square badge.

http://www.ellsworth.com/imagelibrary/jpegs/100/LargePics/77_SUPERSPRAY_24OZ.jpg

3M Clear spray glue. Works wonders on old window stickers / clear stickers

[99SUS SFD]

Took advantage of the nice weather and washed it. Then drove realllllllllly slow on the back roads to get home.

[1-3-2-4]

Got my JDm tails installed.. the Stock light was broken in two because it was on so tight and yes I removed all the bolts... also spray painted the front wiper arms flat black and sanded the rear wiper and painted that the same color as well..

Only thing is the rear wiper the middle part of it for the whole arc is not touching the glass and I can't figure out why.

[Okin DaVanh]

Wow... lemme see. I haven't been here in a couple of weeks, so this is kinda an update.


-Finished my GT 2 pot brake upgrade (finally got my other caliper) and I'm lovin' it. :smile:
-Swapped out my old twisted radiator shroud for a new one...
-... and my woodgrain shifter trim for a black one.
-Made a trip to the salvage yard and got my seat brackets/rails, OB rear sway and other odds and ends.
-Re-mounted my rear mudguards.
-... and I'm sure I'm forgetting somethings...

[rougeben83]

stupid front crossmember bolt was rusted so it of course broke when I took a breaker bar to it. Had to order a new "front plate" thing at the dealership today. Hopefully I can finish this trans mount by the end of the week.

[dodik]

went to my local mechanic to get my inspection and oil change, while on the lift find leaking valve covers on both sides :|

[Reason]

Well today I.... nah I can't share that with you, in due time :smile:

[1-3-2-4]

hooked the hill holder back up.. too wet out to do much plus it's cold

[jg09]

okay, again, not on the Outback, but I finally figured out my mystery problem with the CB radio: negative terminal was too small, part of the metal loop sheared off and made contact with the bolt in the antenna (which is positive), thus creating a short in the system. I didn't even notice it. Hooked it back up after fixing it and the system works amazingly. Listened to a conversation this morning over Channel 17 on the way to school. Now I just need to tune the antennas.

[99gtlimited]

what kind of radio?? are you a licensed ham radio operator or is it just short range

[jg09]

Short range CB for now, but I'm going to get a HAM operating permit soon, hopefully. I need more antennas, too, so it's a win-win situation. :lol:

[Grafton]

tune up today before the autocross
oil +filter
air filter
regap plugs
tire rotation
brake check
ECU reset
snorkel re-removed

[Reason]

Replacement axle and STi engine mounts, the car drives like a dream now!

[jharl]

After only waiting since november, fedex just dropped off my tein hood dampers.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein-2.jpg

and after 10 minutes I have this
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein2-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein3-2.jpg

I just hope I guessed correctly on what the two little bottles that came in the packaging were, since everything was in japanese.

[jg09]

I just hope I guessed correctly on what the two little bottles that came in the packaging were, since everything was in japanese.

ROFL, yeah, I'd hope so, too, if it were my ride :roll:

[TheAngryPidgeon]

After only waiting since november, fedex just dropped off my tein hood dampers.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein-1.jpg

and after 10 minutes I have this
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein2-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein3-1.jpg

I just hope I guessed correctly on what the two little bottles that came in the packaging were, since everything was in japanese.

That's sick man, solid work.

I purchased a Momo WRX Steering Wheel for $50 and will be installing it shortly.

[dplacencia]

Finally put back together all of my center console parts back on the wagon.

[dplacencia]

[quote="jharl"]After only waiting since november, fedex just dropped off my tein hood dampers.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein-1.jpg

How much did you pay and where did you get it from?

[Reason]

After only waiting since november, fedex just dropped off my tein hood dampers.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/tein-1.jpg

How much did you pay and where did you get it from?

I'm looking to see how much I can get those for. Maybe I can do a group buy for us.

[scubydu]

^^^ :smt045

[99SUS SFD]

I'd be in for that.

To stay on topic, I drove it to work today and then drove home. I cleaned it out the other day. Got a "universal" oxygen sensor harness extension in the mail today...doesn't fit the new O2 sensor that I bought. I can't win. Still running 2 CEL's.

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just finished changing my oil at 8pm I wont send the oil out for testing until the next oil change.. stopped by the dealer today to pick up a water pump gasket and what seemed to be 2 bulbs for my HVAC controls but they say it only lists two but I think it needs 4 bulbs?

[chuckthefuk]

I'm looking to see how much I can get those for. Maybe I can do a group buy for us.

I am in for 2 orders!! Beat 150 US and i'll do it

[rougeben83]

finally got some time to get gpn trans mount and kb xmember bushings in. Some prayers and pb blaster finally got the broken
"front plate" out. All that work and I noticed...absolutely nothing :roll: :smt010 Maybe I was just too tired when I did the test drive :smt015

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Replaced the battery

[Reason]

Replaced a few rusty bolts yesterday. Replaced bolts that were missing, tied a few things down and started my spring cleaning for the engine bay. It should be pretty clean by the next NE meet :wink:

[chuckthefuk]

Cops gave me my last warning last night. I HAVE to put the steering column cover back on or I get slapped with $500 fine :-(

So off to the good ol' grinding wheel and now my Nardi wheel actually looks like it came with the car.

+1 for Airbag-less wheels :-D

-1 for safety :twisted:
-Chuck

[Reason]

$500 fine for what?

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Cops gave me my last warning last night. I HAVE to put the steering column cover back on or I get slapped with $500 fine :-(

So off to the good ol' grinding wheel and now my Nardi wheel actually looks like it came with the car.

+1 for Airbag-less wheels :-D

-1 for safety :twisted:
-Chuck

How big of a difference does the Nardi wheel make on the handling feel of the vehicle? I just replaced my stock GT wheel with a stock WRX Momo wheel and even that made a very noticeable difference. I can't imagine one as light as yours must be.

[chuckthefuk]

How big of a difference does the Nardi wheel make on the handling feel of the vehicle? I just replaced my stock GT wheel with a stock WRX Momo wheel and even that made a very noticeable difference. I can't imagine one as light as yours must be.

HUGE difference!

The nardi wheel is much much much lighter then any stock legacy wheel and even WRX/STi momo wheels.

My nardi wheel had the hub integrated with the wheel itself. Most Nardi wheels online are just for the wheel without the hub. You can buy the hub separately but thats not what i have. The wheel and the hub are one piece. The wheel sits closer to the dash due to the shorter hub. The size of the wheel maybe a few mm's smaller but nothing major, i think mine is 365mm. The biggest difference are the 3 spokes. They are much thinner and easier to maneuver your hands during over/under steer.
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Ok now for the bad news..

Because of the design of the wheel and the hub. This wheel eliminates the clock spring. Personally I dont like when my wheel turns and my signal turns off. Specially during rush hour :-( Short lane changes and what not.

The only modification I had to do was enlarge the opening of the steering column cover by a few mm's

-Chuck

[Reason]

I would imagine theres more vibrations from the wheel like replacing a lighter short shifter.

[chuckthefuk]

Nardi's NVH is the same as the stock wheel NVH.

-Chuck

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pulled my codes to find only two codes Friday is the day!

[Reason]

I'm not talking about noise, I'm talking about vibrations. If the wheel is made from a lighter material and just lighter over all it will vibrate more.

[chuckthefuk]

I'm not talking about noise, I'm talking about vibrations. If the wheel is made from a lighter material and just lighter over all it will vibrate more.

NVH = Noise Vibration Harshness

The wheel is made out of the same material the stock wheel is made from. The lack of airbag is what makes it nibble.

[scubydu]

I'm not talking about noise, I'm talking about vibrations. If the wheel is made from a lighter material and just lighter over all it will vibrate more.

NVH = Noise Vibration Harshness

The wheel is made out of the same material the stock wheel is made from. The lack of airbag is what makes it nibble.

UMMMMM....... is it hungry for an airbag or something??

[chuckthefuk]

I'm not talking about noise, I'm talking about vibrations. If the wheel is made from a lighter material and just lighter over all it will vibrate more.

NVH = Noise Vibration Harshness

The wheel is made out of the same material the stock wheel is made from. The lack of airbag is what makes it nibble.

UMMMMM....... is it hungry for an airbag or something??

Nimble.....

[jg09]

I'm not talking about noise, I'm talking about vibrations. If the wheel is made from a lighter material and just lighter over all it will vibrate more.

NVH = Noise Vibration Harshness

The wheel is made out of the same material the stock wheel is made from. The lack of airbag is what makes it nibble.

UMMMMM....... is it hungry for an airbag or something??

Nimble.....

ROFL...I actually laughed out loud when I saw that!

But back to what I was going ot say... got yelled at for driving across the highschool's front lawn yesterday in the truck :lol: