Gecko's 06 Outback 3.0R Spec B

[geckoboy86]

Not a huge fan of chrome and nothing else in the engine bay that is blue.

They're grey to mimic the STi ends. The bar is Plastidipped so it can be easily undone.

[geckoboy86]

GOOBER UPDATE:
Got in to the vets office the other day and he lost almost 2 lbs. He was vomiting regularly right before this and I was getting rather scared. He wasn't eating much either because of this.

Well, after this vet visit he is on a few meds. He's been eating more and not vomiting.

And in other good news they had another cat come in with the same types of tumors and it responded well to prednisone, which is a med Goober is now on.



CAR UPDATE:
Ordered a Fumoto Qwikvalve to make oil changes easier.

Getting ready to do an oil change soon with some new oil. I am going to go with Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with PurePlus Technology, Its an oil made from Natural Gas. I was going to go with a Shell Oil that was similar but its tough as hell to find in the US.

Still debating about what filter I am going to go with.

[geckoboy86]

Got this in the mail yesterday

Just a little guide on the Subaru Ambassador program

This in the mail today


And UPS dropped this stuff off.

and the Subaru Ambassador welcome kit. Shirt, Jacket, Drive and Drive Performance magazines, and Subaru Model pamphlets.

[foohfooh]

Cool. Where do i sign up? What are the stipulations / if any? I noticed you have the subaru ownership badges too.

Great looking car and i love goober!

[geckoboy86]

Check your PMs, and thats for the comment. I haven't gotten them yet but there also window clings, magnets, a badge of ownership tile, and business cards.

[geckoboy86]

Got some dirty wheels today (they needed a lot of cleaning seriously)

These are the first, non OEM wheels that I have every gotten since I started driving a Subaru.

Some Rota G-Forces. a smidge wider and a lot lighter. I do not have my tires on them yet. The included tires are a hair smaller.

[foohfooh]

Awe dude you went over to the dark side !

Bwhahaha. Just messin. But srsly those wheels look rad. Way to keep it classy. Its nice to hear someone else appreciates the oem wheels too, subaru has some of the finest.

[geckoboy86]

Awe dude you went over to the dark side !

Bwhahaha. Just messin. But srsly those wheels look rad. Way to keep it classy. Its nice to hear someone else appreciates the oem wheels too, subaru has some of the finest.

My favorite wheel was the snowflakes I had. They were done in gold by the previous owner. I really wish Subaru would have made them in a 17" as well.

--Starting on my 95 Legacy
Stock steel with hubcap
Snowflakes
RS 6 spoke
2008 Impreza
2005 Legacy GT wheels
--my 06 Outback
Stock Alloys
2013 Impreza sport
Rota G-Forces

I really liked the 2015 Outback premium model wheels but they won't work. They go to 5x114.3.

[98legwag]

Subaru had some BBS option wheels for the bugeye wrx that were 17s and looked a lot like the snowflakes. But you have to pay a premium to get them if you can find them.

http://www.croooober.com/item/2186020

[geckoboy86]

True but I have seen those go for more then even the 2004 BBS STi wheels

[geckoboy86]

Got my tires and TPMS swapped over today. Waiting on my new lug nuts to arrive.

EDIT for pics and lugs

Tires on


Old lugs


New lugs

[geckoboy86]

Went to visit one of my favorite places to get away.

Rainbow on the way there.


No more Pavement


Now some more dirt


Parked and looking good



The Lake







On the way out

[Lancaster6]

Nice pics! It always feels good to go for a drive to clear the mind.

[geckoboy86]

More Ambassador stuff came in the mail.



Window cling on


Badge of Ownership updated


No more plastidip, it was getting rubbed off in 2 spots so be gone with it.

[98legwag]

I think it looks better without the dip.

[Blayzed]

I think it looks better without the dip.

Indeed, solid decision.

[soba noodle]

I think it looks better without the dip.

Indeed, solid decision.

+1 to that

[geckoboy86]

Welp... Updates are probably really gonna slow down here for a bit.

I've been lying to myself thinking everything is gonna ok but it's not. Goober isn't getting any better, he's getting worse. I have to call the vets here soon. The battle is over and sadly we lost. I'm gonna try and do my best for my little guy.

[fwa2500]

I'm really sorry to hear that

[geckoboy86]

Oil change day.

Replaced the drain plug with a Fumoto QuikValve
Trying out Pennzoil Platinum Ultra (5-30) made from natural gas oil
With a FRAM Ultra Synthetic filter.

Cleaned and re-oiled the Green Air Filter

Also modded the car so that I no longer need to hit the unlock button twice to unlock all doors.

[Lancaster6]

I'm running Pennzoil Platinum Ultra right now and I haven't had any issues with it. I got it when AutoZone was running that $1/quart oil sale. :iconbiggrin:

[foohfooh]

Pouring some of my IPA on the street for goober currently. Breaks my heart bro. Pets r tough man.

[geckoboy86]

Thanks, Goober is still with us. He eating more and acting more like himself. But we know its gonna be time soon enough so all the plans are made.

[geckoboy86]

Tomorrow at 3:45pm. That will be Goobers time. Had a small party for him tonight and he enjoyed it I think but tomorrow his suffering ends.

Thank you all for your support for me and my kitty. I really appreciate it.

[geckoboy86]

Took a personal day today. Just did a lot of driving and washed my car.

[geckoboy86]

State inspection this past Tuesday. 2 ball joints and a wheel bearing had play and would of failed me. Had them fixed and was told the rear brakes were all but shot.

Today I replaced the rear pads.


Going to be redoing the the Spec B grille here soon.

[soba noodle]

How often do you have inspections? It used to be every 6 months here but then they changed to once a year (still 6 months for some older cars).

[geckoboy86]

It's different per state. Pennsylvania is every year. Most counties in PA have emissions as well but the one I live in does not (yet).

[geckoboy86]

Priming


What colors will it be...

[98legwag]

Roygbiv?