Here it is. Gonna hit 74K miles today. It's a base 1999 Outback with 5MT. It's rust free and I payed $4500 after taxes which I'm pretty damn happy about.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/14666090720_8e91dc5747_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14666090720/)
Outback front (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14666090720/) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/14872673373_7dec3c6416_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14872673373/)
Outback FR 34 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14872673373/) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/14849702981_4c24be963f_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14849702981/)
Outback side (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14849702981/) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/14850319784_969a85a60c_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14850319784/)
outback interior (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/14850319784/) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
Unlike my 2000 which revved to 6K pretty freely, this one just begs me to upshift after 4500rpm, so that might be the first thing I dig into. Then after winter I'm going to lower it a bit since what I really wanted was a Legacy GT. :tounge:
That looks super clean, especially compared to the car it replaced.
My only complaint - It bothers me how the wheelbase doesn't seem to fit the wheel arches. Maybe it's just the picture.
The wide angle lens doesn't help that fact
Nice!
Seems pretty pricey but maybe not, I don't know the market.
This generation looks so much better than the second one.
Don't lower it, you idiot.
Oh, and congrats.
Quote from: TBR on August 07, 2014, 11:11:27 AM
Seems pretty pricey but maybe not, I don't know the market.
This generation looks so much better than the second one.
It's a bit different here in NY. :tounge:
"My Alternative Lifestyle Wagon" :lol: :golfclap:
Wait, is 68_427 our first openly lesbian forum member...?
74K miles...looks really good.
Quote from: 68_427 on August 07, 2014, 11:44:17 AM
It's a bit different here in NY. :tounge:
Well then when it comes time to sell mine I am going on a road trip :tounge:
Quote from: TBR on August 07, 2014, 12:16:42 PM
Well then when it comes time to sell mine I am going on a road trip :tounge:
Rust free Subaru from Texas? Yeah it might be worth your while.
Those things have aged so well. Your car is super clean. Congratulations, and buy it an EJ205
Looks good, Cale.
Boy do you guys have to pay through the nose for cars of that age, though.......... In UK (and the rest of Europe), you'd pick up a car like this for a three figure sum (in £), £1000 tops.
Quote from: Colin on August 09, 2014, 05:22:38 AM
Looks good, Cale.
Boy do you guys have to pay through the nose for cars of that age, though.......... In UK (and the rest of Europe), you'd pick up a car like this for a three figure sum (in £), £1000 tops.
Finding a car of that age in good knick in NY is very difficult. The long winters and generous use of road salt take a heavy toll on vehicles here. About a year ago, a friend of mine picked up an '02 WRX for I believe ~$5K and in the 8 months he owned it, had to drop a significant amount of money into it due to corrosion-related failures. The radiator ruptured within the first 2 weeks of ownership, having rotted through. This was followed by the fuel tank splitting a seam a month or so later. When he took it to a shop to see about replacing the fuel tank, the first place he went to told him that the car was so rusted underneath that they didn't want to even attempt to pull the fuel tank. He found someone to replace the tank and got rid of it shortly after that (sold to some WRX fan-boy who didn't care that the car was falling apart). My Mazda went to the scrap yard on a tow-truck after it succumbed to the red death in only 10 years (and less than 100K miles), and not for lack of being cared for. A friend with the same model and year traded his in last year said he had discovered a hole rusted through the floor pan beneath his carpet just before he traded it in. My grandparents' Lincoln wouldn't pass the annual safety inspection after 12 years due to corrosion damage. A co-worker, who kept a complete record of every repair he made to his car, was telling me that on his previous car (that he'd kept for something like 18 years), his repair expenses really spiked after year 10 and most of the added expense was dealing with corrosion issues.
Looks great man. What kind of camera did you use? Judging by the vignetting it looks expensive.
And I think you should lower it. We talked about this in another thread. They look and handle great lowered.
This is a little too much but you get the gist.
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1644/1061/4108030043_large.jpg)
Lol just another NEX user here. The interior and full side shot were 16mm with wide angle adapter, the other two were just the pancake since the polarizer doesn't go onto the adapter :(
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/elsanto_parts_2006/IMG_1328.jpg)
That's what I'm going for^ but without fancy wheels cus I can't afford that.
Quote from: MX793 on August 09, 2014, 07:10:17 AM
Finding a car of that age in good knick in NY is very difficult. The long winters and generous use of road salt take a heavy toll on vehicles here. About a year ago, a friend of mine picked up an '02 WRX for I believe ~$5K and in the 8 months he owned it, had to drop a significant amount of money into it due to corrosion-related failures. The radiator ruptured within the first 2 weeks of ownership, having rotted through. This was followed by the fuel tank splitting a seam a month or so later. When he took it to a shop to see about replacing the fuel tank, the first place he went to told him that the car was so rusted underneath that they didn't want to even attempt to pull the fuel tank. He found someone to replace the tank and got rid of it shortly after that (sold to some WRX fan-boy who didn't care that the car was falling apart). My Mazda went to the scrap yard on a tow-truck after it succumbed to the red death in only 10 years (and less than 100K miles), and not for lack of being cared for. A friend with the same model and year traded his in last year said he had discovered a hole rusted through the floor pan beneath his carpet just before he traded it in. My grandparents' Lincoln wouldn't pass the annual safety inspection after 12 years due to corrosion damage. A co-worker, who kept a complete record of every repair he made to his car, was telling me that on his previous car (that he'd kept for something like 18 years), his repair expenses really spiked after year 10 and most of the added expense was dealing with corrosion issues.
Did you seriously scrap your Mazda 3?
Quote from: MX793 on August 09, 2014, 07:10:17 AM
Finding a car of that age in good knick in NY is very difficult. The long winters and generous use of road salt take a heavy toll on vehicles here. About a year ago, a friend of mine picked up an '02 WRX for I believe ~$5K and in the 8 months he owned it, had to drop a significant amount of money into it due to corrosion-related failures. The radiator ruptured within the first 2 weeks of ownership, having rotted through. This was followed by the fuel tank splitting a seam a month or so later. When he took it to a shop to see about replacing the fuel tank, the first place he went to told him that the car was so rusted underneath that they didn't want to even attempt to pull the fuel tank. He found someone to replace the tank and got rid of it shortly after that (sold to some WRX fan-boy who didn't care that the car was falling apart). My Mazda went to the scrap yard on a tow-truck after it succumbed to the red death in only 10 years (and less than 100K miles), and not for lack of being cared for. A friend with the same model and year traded his in last year said he had discovered a hole rusted through the floor pan beneath his carpet just before he traded it in. My grandparents' Lincoln wouldn't pass the annual safety inspection after 12 years due to corrosion damage. A co-worker, who kept a complete record of every repair he made to his car, was telling me that on his previous car (that he'd kept for something like 18 years), his repair expenses really spiked after year 10 and most of the added expense was dealing with corrosion issues.
U guys need anode kitz
That sucks balls
Lowering an Outback is about the same as lowering a Power Ram. It's like buying a red CRV and then painting it silver, as if silver is impossible to find. Like buying a Prius an putting a V8 in it.
Lol not really. Up here you take what you can get. If I waited for a LGT wagon in the same shape as my car I may never get a new car.
Quote from: Rupert on August 10, 2014, 02:31:41 PM
Lowering an Outback is about the same as lowering a Power Ram. It's like buying a red CRV and then painting it silver, as if silver is impossible to find. Like buying a Prius an putting a V8 in it.
No
Where are the stock lowered Power Rams
An Outback is just a raised Legacy. Lowering an Outback is like lowering a G35 (the Z is just a lowered SWB G).
In a vacuum, I'd say Rupert's dead right. However, I get Cale's sentiment.
With that said, I wouldn't lower the thing given Rochester's winters.
Guise. I'm just planning on putting Legacy suspension on it. Legacies do fine in winter here. I think I'll be ok.
Ground clearance is always nice in winter, that's all I says. No one said anything about the Legacy being shit
Stop being a pussy and pony up for the STI wheels
I read this thread before bed a few nights ago and have been toying with ideas of selling the GTI and buying one of these (a shittier example than this one) and an AP1 S2000. Won't happen, but it doesnt hurt to dream right
I'm not doing this until after winter anyways. And If I'm under the car swapping suspension I may as well swap in an LSD as well. So plans much excite wow
Quote from: CALL_911 on August 10, 2014, 03:20:31 PM
I read this thread before bed a few nights ago and have been toying with ideas of selling the GTI and buying one of these (a shittier example than this one) and an AP1 S2000. Won't happen, but it doesnt hurt to dream right
Then you'd have two cars that rev over 3500rpm at 75mph lol
Dont care. I'm at ~3k at 75 in 6th in the GTI. I actually like it quite a bit because it's quite responsive on the highway. I'll take the responsiveness over solitude any day
Agree. because racecar
3.5k is quite a bit more than 3k
GTI is probably one of the best compromises you can buy today. In the bargain, it's a bit softer than I'd like it to be
Quote from: 2o6 on August 09, 2014, 01:07:19 PM
Did you seriously scrap your Mazda 3?
Donated it to charity. I got the letter the other day that they sold it for $650. Assuming the clutch still worked, I might have gotten $1000 for it. The car needed hundreds of dollars in repairs (exhaust was being held on by safety wire, A/C compressor had rusted to the point that it didn't function anymore, plus whatever was needed to fix the clutch) just to get everything "working", and then you have to factor in how extensive the rust damage to the body was. One rear fender perforated, the other very close. Both were missing a considerable amount of paint that had blistered and flaked off. Bottoms of the rear doors were rotted through (not visible unless you opened the doors). Some perforation in the sheet metal around the 3rd brake light. Underside of the car was a horror show of iron oxide. Wouldn't surprise me if there was a hole in the floor pan somewhere.
Quote from: 2o6 on August 09, 2014, 01:07:19 PM
Did you seriously scrap your Mazda 3?
10 years in New England salt is enough time to destroy a car. I scrapped my first car, an Escort, at about 12 years old. The frame was rusted enough that I couldn't jack it up to put on/take off snow tires. It wouldn't pass state inspection.
Held together by the carpets and doors. Just don't open both sides at once!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14845098298_279d6cfe10_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oBP1wE)Outback Side_1 (https://flic.kr/p/oBP1wE) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/14845162319_8ca5cf038a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oBPkyt)Outback Sun (https://flic.kr/p/oBPkyt) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
Has some stickers now and is getting more soon. Yeeeaaahhhh stickers
(http://i.imgur.com/bhnN8wX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eluvKE2.jpg)
d00d nice buy!
But that's a "base model" with the hood scoop?? Seems odd.
I've toyed with the idea of lowering or outbacking mine, I'd trade you suspension but mine is probably original and SUX... :lol:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on August 25, 2014, 02:26:12 PM
d00d nice buy!
But that's a "base model" with the hood scoop?? Seems odd.
I've toyed with the idea of lowering or outbacking mine, I'd trade you suspension but mine is probably original and SUX... :lol:
Only first year Outbacks were without the hood scoop.
I'll pass on the suspension swap right now lol. When I get new stuff I'm keeping the stock parts. I may be putting a rear LSD in shortly and swapping on a 2.2L intake and deleting my resonator for a tad more thrum.
I'm working on crushin this lesbo wagon. I want to see those mud flaps dragging. :lol:
Lol. Along with whatever suspension costs, new rear bar and endlink is another $330.
Quote from: 68_427 on August 25, 2014, 02:29:40 PM
Only first year Outbacks were without the hood scoop.
crazy, who knew?
-seems silly cuz totally non-functional on the non-turbos...
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on August 25, 2014, 05:39:16 PM
crazy, who knew?
-seems silly cuz totally non-functional on the non-turbos...
They do let tiny amounts of air in. :P
Now I'm searching for bugeye WRX front seats...
Somebody stop me now.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on August 25, 2014, 05:39:16 PM
crazy, who knew?
-seems silly cuz totally non-functional on the non-turbos...
They never sold a turbo with that body-style/generation (at least not in the US). My guess is they saved money by having only one hood for all Legacies.
Quote from: MX793 on August 25, 2014, 05:56:51 PM
They never sold a turbo with that body-style/generation (at least not in the US). My guess is they saved money by having only one hood for all Legacies.
Only the Outback had the hood scoop.
New seats.
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The rears are sedan seats so they won't fit, but I'm picking them up next week and I'll be making house furniture out of them haha.
Looks clean, now lower it.
It'll happen. I'm wasting too much money on things I don't really need right now so I can't afford to.
Stop being a Reddit/imgur fanboy and get rid of those Bill Murry Stickers, you bearded hipster.
Lol I didn't pay for those stickers, and they aren't going anywhere.
:lol:
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Also hnnnng
(http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt146/legacy_outback/170463_10150926936616478_1769557487_o2.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff419/chrish8r/wagonnotmine.jpg)
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll37/Fkearney39/IMG_0458.jpg)
(http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt146/legacy_outback/IMAG02930SLI.jpg)
(http://www.hooptywagon.com/img/carshoots/hoopty_rct4/IMG_8239.JPG)
LOLS
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 06, 2014, 03:37:46 PM
LOLS
How's this? :lol:
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I'm close to making a huge mistake and buying STi BBS wheels
Half assedly doing my side plastics and shit. I'll be dying them soon for real.
(http://i.imgur.com/sGktf3L.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fiCaist.jpg)
And because Outback.
(http://i.imgur.com/rn7MlMO.jpg)
(http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=126651&d=1345736475)
Also I'm loving the Potenza S-04s. I can't see how the PSS is worth another $200/set.
Also my ownership badges came in. Ruprt did you get yours?
(http://i.imgur.com/MpzXBYr.jpg)
Quote from: MrH on August 25, 2014, 04:50:18 PM
I'm working on crushin this lesbo wagon. I want to see those mud flaps dragging. :lol:
Alright, I can get behind lowering Outbacks iff there are literally mudflaps dragging, and they have those metal strips on the bottoms, and sometimes they spark.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 03, 2014, 10:55:34 AM
Also my ownership badges came in. Ruprt did you get yours?
(http://i.imgur.com/MpzXBYr.jpg)
You know it. Hope she likes them!
Why the hell did you put those stupid badges on your car, Cale?
Because they're freeeeeeeee
I think they're cool.
Picking these up Saturday.
1 Year old Nokian snows for $100 on wheels (Which I'll prolly scrap as they are 4 lug aluminum)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00s0s_4DXrkmabMt7_600x450.jpg)
Love this car :wub:
(http://scontent-b-iad.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10729448_1571446086412216_714119609_n.jpg)
Did you pass your first lesbian date? Time to cohabitate!
Looks like a dog could still fit in the front seat so I think it's a half-pass either way.
(http://photos-c.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/10731647_1518423091748802_249396737_n.jpg)
No, the flat side isn't supposed to be on the bottom.
MOAHR AIR
Supposed to be 30 psi, not 3.0 psi bruh
Got it plugged and back up to 32 PSI
yay
Could have just plugged it yourself.
Why would I do that when AAA will do it for me?
So you don't have to sit on the side of the road and wait for them?
Quote from: thecarnut on October 16, 2014, 03:09:24 PM
So you don't have to sit on the side of the road and wait for them?
I waited for them while cooking lunch :huh: It' really wasn't a big deal.
It's a big deal.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15555321536_44598dc400_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pGz69U)subie cruise-36 (https://flic.kr/p/pGz69U) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
Needs to be slammed so bad.
Quote from: 68_427 on October 20, 2014, 01:23:40 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15555321536_44598dc400_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pGz69U)subie cruise-36 (https://flic.kr/p/pGz69U) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
Needs to be slammed so bad.
Nah. Then you'd have a Legacy wagon. It looks pretty good as it sits now.
That's what I wanted. :lol:
Except it's gonna be lower :devil:
I admit it would look pretty good. But if you did that, would you have a ...er... winter car or just raise the car for the snow season?
Quote from: Northlands on October 20, 2014, 03:19:21 PM
I admit it would look pretty good. But if you did that, would you have a ...er... winter car or just raise the car for the snow season?
I'll raise it for snow. I do have some Hakkas for winter as well.
Do they sell adjustable shocks for Subies??? bags????????????????????????????
LOL
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on October 23, 2014, 03:29:58 PM
Do they sell adjustable shocks for Subies??? bags????????????????????????????
LOL
Coilovers from Japan.
(no seriously that's what I'm getting)
Lower it brah
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Will need to cut holes in my door cards and reupholster them for the tweeters since my stock stereo is only 4 speakers.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/ST0AAOSw6EhUN0Jw/$_12.JPG)
You know, I like that head unit except for the lack of a CD player. I've been reverting back to CDs for certain albums and the sound quality difference is just huge (at least in my car and especially over A2DP)
I either burn CDs to a stupid high bitrate or burn them straight to WAV... I have a 64GB microSD card in my phone so I have plenty of room
I would get a little 4 channel amp... having the added headroom makes a big difference in sound quality at higher volumes.
Can't afford that right now. This head unit is 40watts poet channel which will suffice for now.
I don't think I'm gonna bother with an amp - 45 watts/channel for the speakers and an amp to the sub is enough to shake stuff off my interior. :lol:
Oem tweeters go in the plastic you pop off to get to the mirror hardware......
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on October 26, 2014, 04:46:17 AM
Oem tweeters go in the plastic you pop off to get to the mirror hardware......
I have four tweeters so I'd rather it be uniform.
Who needs a stereo when you can just cut the muffler off?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2014, 07:20:12 PM
Who needs a stereo when you can just cut the muffler off?
I have ELH right now. So that'd be str8 wrc car noise
Quote from: 68_427 on October 30, 2014, 07:28:09 PM
I have ELH right now. So that'd be str8 wrc car noise
But you don't even turbeau...
When my engine has to come out I'm getting header. I'm wrapping header. I may boost compression. Prolly resonator delete. Loooowwwwwwwwwwwwww
Quote from: 68_427 on October 30, 2014, 07:54:12 PM
When my engine has to come out I'm getting header. I'm wrapping header. I may boost compression. Prolly resonator delete. Loooowwwwwwwwwwwwww
Wrapped header on Subaru? Doesn't that wrap just make things rust immediately? Best to get ceramic coating
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2014, 08:04:15 PM
Wrapped header on Subaru? Doesn't that wrap just make things rust immediately? Best to get ceramic coating
Not gonna ceramic coat a $100 header haha
Quote from: 68_427 on October 30, 2014, 08:19:09 PM
Not gonna ceramic coat a $100 header haha
Oh.
Well, Accent header costs $279. I kinda want to coat it.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 30, 2014, 08:42:12 PM
Oh.
Well, Accent header costs $279. I kinda want to coat it.
Ebay Borla replicas FTW
I've got rusty headers for the Corvette. They were painted, but that cheap shit tends to burn off. They say you're supposed to bake it, but I don't know a lot of people with an oven large enough to bake a full length V8 header!
I'm going to see if anybody locally can sandblast them and apply a high temp ceramic coat for cheaper than the cost of new coated ones.
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on October 30, 2014, 10:52:22 PM
I've got rusty headers for the Corvette. They were painted, but that cheap shit tends to burn off. They say you're supposed to bake it, but I don't know a lot of people with an oven large enough to bake a full length V8 header!
I'm going to see if anybody locally can sandblast them and apply a high temp ceramic coat for cheaper than the cost of new coated ones.
I might end up doing that next summer too.
Wouldn't high temp paint work?
I painted mine with header paint and they're covered in surface rust again.
Got this for my winter wheels. Just gonna wing it.
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Paint your headers glitter in the dark too!
We'll have to see how this works first. XD
Quote from: 68_427 on October 31, 2014, 01:13:15 PM
Got this for my winter wheels. Just gonna wing it.
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Yo. I painted my steel Accent wheels with Rustoleum Rosemary hammered finish. Baked each wheel in an oven for about an hour. Shit is mad tyte. Not a single flake or chip to be found.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 31, 2014, 03:38:38 PM
Yo. I painted my steel Accent wheels with Rustoleum Rosemary hammered finish. Baked each wheel in an oven for about an hour. Shit is mad tyte. Not a single flake or chip to be found.
Not sure I'm gonna go through all that effort. Prolly take a brillo pad to the Aluminum before painting and that's it.
lololololol
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on October 30, 2014, 10:52:22 PM
I've got rusty headers for the Corvette. They were painted, but that cheap shit tends to burn off. They say you're supposed to bake it, but I don't know a lot of people with an oven large enough to bake a full length V8 header!
I'm going to see if anybody locally can sandblast them and apply a high temp ceramic coat for cheaper than the cost of new coated ones.
Rent some time in a commercial kitchen? :lol:
Got around to the base sparkle coat today.
(http://i.imgur.com/81cPjmR.jpg?1)
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7fde7nbzk1qkcm1fo1_500.gif)
The glow in the dark coat will probably be pretty milky so we'll see what happens.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on November 03, 2014, 08:39:31 PM
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Awesoma bumpastickeru
This is going on my door cards. I wanted some fancy ass furniture fabric but I didn't feel like waiting for it to be ordered. So I cheaped out and got two yards of this for $6.
(http://i.imgur.com/WdC2P15.jpg?1)
I believe I approve of that.
Subaru-appropriate. :ohyeah:
Now let's hope I don't botch this whole thing. :lol:
Do the seats too!
Quote from: HotRodPilot on November 05, 2014, 04:35:02 AM
Do the seats too!
I have blue/black wrx seats already. This gives me motivation to get the wrx rear seats in. Maybe in the spring lol
9 more days until we order the Outback!
Yay
This came in last night. So excited. Should be going in Saturday.
(http://i.imgur.com/hIBsSyc.jpg?1)
And sparkle glow wheels!
(http://i.imgur.com/fGRhZsW.jpg?1)
That is a mighty pretty head unit you got there.
Quote from: Rupert on November 06, 2014, 01:05:55 PM
That is a mighty pretty head unit you got there.
Not lacking in features either. Has BT, Aux, SD, USB, and 40w per channel. So I don't need an amp yet.
Quote from: 68_427 on November 06, 2014, 01:25:57 PM
Not lacking in features either. Has BT, Aux, SD, USB, and 40w per channel. So I don't need an amp yet.
Looks OEM. That's a compliment. Much better than tackier, led-filled rice units.
(https://tancred62.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/type4.jpg?w=420)
Quote from: 68_427 on November 06, 2014, 01:39:19 PM
(https://tancred62.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/type4.jpg?w=420)
False.
Quote from: 68_427 on November 06, 2014, 01:25:57 PM
Not lacking in features either. Has BT, Aux, SD, USB, and 40w per channel. So I don't need an amp yet.
Linkie me to it!
Quote from: Rupert on November 06, 2014, 01:58:54 PM
Linkie me to it!
http://stores.ebay.com/Schlauer-Shop24/Kienzle-VDO-/_i.html?_fsub=1828624016 (http://stores.ebay.com/Schlauer-Shop24/Kienzle-VDO-/_i.html?_fsub=1828624016)
Cheap and German? Hmm, and I've never heard of that company...
Quote from: Rupert on November 06, 2014, 02:02:55 PM
Cheap and German? Hmm, and I've never heard of that company...
Cheap? Pshaw!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kienzle-MCR-1016BT-Autoradio-mit-SD-USB-AUX-Bluetooth-ohne-CD-Player-MCR1016-BT-/330593087790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item4cf8e2312e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kienzle-MCR-1016BT-Autoradio-mit-SD-USB-AUX-Bluetooth-ohne-CD-Player-MCR1016-BT-/330593087790?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item4cf8e2312e)
lol wut
That's actually the exact one I bought. :lol:
Looks like they forgot the decimal.
(http://i.imgur.com/E6jMd7u.jpg?1)
The radio is in German, won't pick up any stations, and I don't know how to use it yet. :P
Don't have any of the new speakers in. Doing that tomorrow.
So does this apply to ALW ownership as well?
Human Giant: Rollerblading (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9q30Ce2vwE#)
Doesn't Yurp use a totally different FM band?
Quote from: Secret Chimp on November 09, 2014, 01:05:57 AM
Doesn't Yurp use a totally different FM band?
They use the same frequency range, but the station frequencies themselves don't line up: its like the stations are halfway between ours. Wasnt a problem with analog recievers. Deep in the settings menu, there's usually a way to turn off/on "euro mode" on most head units.
Yurp puts the channels closer together but won't be a problem. Check the antenna connector.
I'll check the antenna connector again today I guess.
We in Northern Murrica use .2MHz spacing and use the odd numbers. Thus 88.1 works but 88.2 is never a station.
In Europe they use .05 spacing. So they can have channels on 88.1 and 88.15 and 88.2 and so forth.
They use less power so the stations don't reach far at all, because it's a crowded place.
Yeah the antenna adapter was word because yurop but I modified it and it works now. And install sucks outside when it's 40 degrees XD
Quote from: 68_427 on November 09, 2014, 05:53:09 PM
install sucks outside when it's 40 degrees XD
EEEEEEK!!!!
I would work in the garage like 10-15min then go back inside to warm up a while when it was winter. Plus I'm a klutz so I'd break all kinds of brittle plastic pieces.
Wires were snapping all night
:rage:
Working in the cold made me sick. Really hope I feel well enough to work on it tomorrow. Supposed to be 60. Were having to make custom brackets for everything but it should soumd pretty damn good when its done.
yesterday I saw a late 90s outback with a double-sunroof.
Totally want!
First and second gen were available with double sunroof. Only worth the auto though
Quote from: 68_427 on November 11, 2014, 12:00:52 PM
First and second gen were available with double sunroof. Only worth the auto though
That is the dumbest option packaging I've ever heard of.
That's Subaru. Want an optional feature? Gotta get an automatic with it!
(http://i.imgur.com/PGLNpbZ.jpg)
Now get some projectors
(http://admin.rpmgarage.com/resize.php?pic=attachments/3ba53ac73a6df42b10b5e283c2863520.jpg&size=640)
Next is gonna be head gaskets/t belt/oil pan. Then coilovers then maybe projectors. Projectors take slot of work to fix the beam pattern.
Quote from: 68_427 on November 11, 2014, 04:47:11 PM
Next is gonna be head gaskets/t belt/oil pan. Then coilovers then maybe projectors. Projectors take slot of work to fix the beam pattern.
Head gaskets?
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 11, 2014, 05:38:41 PM
Head gaskets?
An unscheduled maintenance item for that engine. Lol.
When I get stuck doing a project when it's cold in the garage (unheated), I point a heater right at where I'm working, and put on a thick Carhartt jacket and some wool gloves. When I need my fingers, I take a glove off, etc. Also often a hat. This is good to about freezing temps, then you need long johns and breaks. :lol:
I've been in the south too long, 40deg feels really cold.... :facepalm:
Quote from: FoMoJo on November 11, 2014, 05:38:41 PM
Head gaskets?
I'm not even at 80k yet and need them lol
Quote from: 68_427 on November 12, 2014, 09:29:30 AM
I'm not even at 80k yet and need them lol
4 cylinder? I hear the 6 is more reliable.
(http://i.imgur.com/4X4AOZi.jpg)
I'll get better pics sometime
Fuck dude that headunit is so boss.
dats tyte I need plaid and a round shifter with numberz on it
The plaid was so fucking easy. Less than 20min per door from unbolting to screwing the piece back in.
:clap:
Looks great
I wonder if I can do this to the 4runner. : lol:
Laminex those headlights, that will keep them looking clean and fresh.
Quote from: 68_427 on November 11, 2014, 12:00:52 PM
First and second gen were available with double sunroof. Only worth the auto though
Are you sure? Because I really don't think that's right.
Outback's had such kickass soon roofs the first three gens.
Yeah third gen had it as well, I just didn't mention it because I thought everyone already knew about those.
Quote from: 68_427 on November 09, 2014, 05:53:09 PM
Yeah the antenna adapter was word because yurop but I modified it and it works now. And install sucks outside when it's 40 degrees XD
How did you modify it?
My dad might buy one for his Camaro.
Just pinched it tighter :P
Trying to figure out which rote in going to go when I lower it. Cheap coils, letting springs, or spend 1k on coils.
Does it have RCA outputs on the back for front/rear speakers and subwoofer?
Quote from: 68_427 on November 22, 2014, 03:40:53 PM
Trying to figure out which rote in going to go when I lower it. Cheap coils, letting springs, or spend 1k on coils.
bagslam.
I'll look at the paperwork as I don't remember to be honest.
Bags are pricey too brah
What's the price/quality difference between cheap coils and $1k coils?
Quote from: hotrodalex on November 24, 2014, 12:20:42 PM
What's the price/quality difference between cheap coils and $1k coils?
They have $1k coils?
Quote from: hotrodalex on November 24, 2014, 12:20:42 PM
What's the price/quality difference between cheap coils and $1k coils?
$1k coils are cheap coils.
How much cheaper are we talking?
Racelands are under $500. :lol:
Or I can spend $1K on used Cusco/Tein coilovers from Japan
Or I can pay $900 for D2 coilovers which seem to review very well for the price.
Racelands are great joke.
Yeah I would never actually buy them. If I could get coils from Mike for $1K I would. XD
Just got free badging from some toyota dealer or w/e. Got SHAGGIN WAGGIN
Quote from: 68_427 on November 24, 2014, 01:52:49 PM
Yeah I would never actually buy them. If I could get coils from Mike for $1K I would. XD
Just tell me what part number. Subaru's are just Legos. Surely you can find some legacy or something that fits your car.
I'll have to figure out what it would take for newer WRX coils to go on my car. I can get custom spring rates from you right?
Quote from: 68_427 on November 24, 2014, 08:24:20 PM
I'll have to figure out what it would take for newer WRX coils to go on my car. I can get custom spring rates from you right?
Lol, no. We don't make springs. That gets sourced to Eibach or H&R or someone. You could always just get custom spring rates somewhere else and put them off. Depending on the coilover, if it uses flat ground springs, then it's easy to swap for another.
If you're got drastically different suspension geometries and weights though, I wouldn't try making something fit. It likely won't ride too well. Much better than Racelands, sure, but that isn't saying anything. :lol:
Hyperco sprangs aren't that expensive.
I also roll on $1k coilovers. :lol:
Hmm. Would I rather have LSD or rwd...
Quote from: 68_427 on December 02, 2014, 03:31:35 PM
Hmm. Would I rather have LSD or rwd...
What happened to the beauty of AWD?
Can easily swap the stock center dif back in for winter. RWD is about half the price of an LSD, but I'd rather have the LSD I think.
I obviously don't know about your center diff. On Imprezas, I have seen a front transaxle with all the magic happening inside one case. Looked like one piece iirc.
Do they make a center diff bypass of some sort? Or is it
just a longer driveshaft?
https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/10793 (https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/10793)
So if you overnight some parts from Japan, and get a 2JZ engine no shit, you can do Tokyo drift?
I missed out on a front bug shield. :(
I have a couple parts that were over a few nightsed from Japan.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 02, 2014, 04:29:23 PM
I missed out on a front bug shield. :(
I have a couple parts that were over a few nightsed from Japan.
This will decimate all.
Would rather have a built EZ30R breh. Porsche waggin
Quote from: 68_427 on December 02, 2014, 04:40:24 PM
Would rather have a built EZ30R breh. Porsche waggin
Just put ur motor in the trunk and flip the tranny. Duh
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 02, 2014, 04:42:39 PM
Just put ur motor in the trunk and flip the tranny. Duh
But that's where the "shaggin" part of Shaggin Waggin happens
Quote from: 68_427 on December 02, 2014, 04:43:20 PM
But that's where the "shaggin" part of Shaggin Waggin happens
Well, I dunno. Find a damn Motel 6.
oh fuck yeah. found an ebay seller that has OEM bug shields
Ignore the fact it has my old wheels, and the crappy MS paint work...
(http://i.imgur.com/1Wxaawd.jpg)
Summer in upstate NY is awesome
Quote from: 68_427 on November 24, 2014, 01:14:35 PM
Racelands are under $500. :lol:
Or I can spend $1K on used Cusco/Tein coilovers from Japan
Or I can pay $900 for D2 coilovers which seem to review very well for the price.
All of those options are bad. Ground Control, or make your own with Bilstien Shocks and a ground Control coilover kit. The big difference in price comes from the dampers. JDM coilovers run WAY to high spring rates and dampers - they are stiffer, ride terrible and don't actually handle that well.
If I get D2 coilovers I can get whatever spring rates I want, and Ground control doesn't have them for my gen.
I still say get a lift kit.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 03, 2014, 06:21:16 PM
I still say get a lift kit.
Buy Carolla and lift that shit. Leave the cool wagons to the low lifes...
Quote from: 68_427 on December 03, 2014, 06:24:57 PM
Buy Carolla and lift that shit. Leave the cool wagons to the low lifes...
Maybe if house deal fails, then Corolla 4x4. And sell Accent.
Sounds gucci my nigga
Lift kit then cut the springs.
Fya
Buy WRX suspensions
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-suspension-faq-swaybars-struts-springs-coilovers-alignment-171914.html (http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-suspension-faq-swaybars-struts-springs-coilovers-alignment-171914.html)
Opens up some options, and you should be able to find used parts at a decent discount.
Thought about getting some WRX PSS9 from Mike but I just don't think it's worth it.
Gonna be so old man cool. :praise:
(http://i.imgur.com/jeKt0t7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/pszBVB9.jpg)
PICS WITH CAR PLZ
Spoiler might wait till spring. Bug shield prolly going on this weekend.
(http://i.imgur.com/KVPHJjW.jpg?1)
(http://replygif.net/thumbnail/603.gif)
Gotta check my hair before hooning :laugh:
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10354611_10203433904747927_5678007589208460171_n.jpg?oh=c7f1db12a79b90ea4d0f0b721854d431&oe=55145735)
(http://i.imgur.com/gWs3WLY.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on December 10, 2014, 01:18:45 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KVPHJjW.jpg?1)
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
best time to be a Subie driver!
Dodge Rams in Utah are getting all of their bug shield and matching window pieces stolen (mostly just broken off, actually. LOL crappy thieves). Beware, maybe NY thieves prefer less masculine shields.
Lol. I want the window ones but they're $300
Ugh, why? Those look so bad. It's just tacky plastic.
It reminds me of those morons that put chrome trim on every possible edge on their vehicle. Door edges, around the windows, around their taillights. Barf.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 19, 2014, 02:22:15 AM
Lol. I want the window ones but they're $300
ewwwww lame.
Quote from: MrH on December 19, 2014, 08:08:51 AM
Ugh, why? Those look so bad. It's just tacky plastic.
It reminds me of those morons that put chrome trim on every possible edge on their vehicle. Door edges, around the windows, around their taillights. Barf.
JDM BRAH U WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND
Quote from: MrH on December 19, 2014, 08:08:51 AM
Ugh, why? Those look so bad. It's just tacky plastic.
It reminds me of those morons that put chrome trim on every possible edge on their vehicle. Door edges, around the windows, around their taillights. Barf.
I hate that shit too.....
The ones for my car are pretty non-descript
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv291/wagonmobster/Legacy/DSC_0183.jpg)
Looks clean.
Do you smoke? That's really the only thing those window shields are good for.
No I don't I just like 'em ok?! :lol:
From what I remember those window guards let you ride around with the window open with no buffering at highway speeds
Could come in handy if you are planning to rip out the A/C
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on December 22, 2014, 01:14:29 PM
From what I remember those window guards let you ride around with the window open with no buffering at highway speeds
Could come in handy if you are planning to rip out the A/C
Racecar
http://www.rallispec.com/aer_gdb_rst6542.html (http://www.rallispec.com/aer_gdb_rst6542.html)
Knowing how much Subie fans are into Subies: I'm almost surprised there isn't some sort of SVX-style window conversion available. Those actually did work- looked stupid yes, but I'm willing to bet there are Subie fans who think they're as brilliant as the hill holder clutch.
No I think we can all agree those are terrible for a DD. :lol:
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on December 22, 2014, 01:14:29 PM
From what I remember those window guards let you ride around with the window open with no buffering at highway speeds
Could come in handy if you are planning to rip out the A/C
I wish more wagons and SUV's came with the roll down rear window. No buffeting at all in the 4Runner with that thing open.
Quote from: thecarnut on December 22, 2014, 09:20:17 PM
I wish more wagons and SUV's came with the roll down rear window. No buffeting at all in the 4Runner with that thing open.
With rear exit exhausts you get fumes in the cabin.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 22, 2014, 09:22:11 PM
With rear exit exhausts you get fumes in the cabin.
Not at highway speeds.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 22, 2014, 09:22:11 PM
With rear exit exhausts you get fumes in the cabin.
I don't.
And I doubt the family truckster produces less noxious fumes than a modern subie.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 22, 2014, 09:17:00 PM
No I think we can all agree those are terrible for a DD. :lol:
Pretty much the same thing as those plastic tack on window thingies. Just not plastic and tacked on.
Pulled onto a side street to answer a phone call and this guy was sitting there talking on the phone. Dude had all the dealer installed accessories. Bug shield, window visors, and rain clearing rear spoiler. What a baller.
(http://i.imgur.com/Vl9n5xV.jpg)
(http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10890651_693364327443288_1272829282_n.jpg)
Man if I keep my savings up like this coils for sure once the snows come off. Once it gets warm I'm going to laminex the lights, and plastidip all the plastic.
Man I can't remember the last time my car was that dirty. Sand around here all washes off when it rains. I can't remember how long it's been since I washed my car.
Rain around here just makes my car dirtier. Gross.
Quote from: hotrodalex on January 10, 2015, 10:37:58 AM
Rain around here just makes my car dirtier. Gross.
That's typically what rain does everywhere.
Quote from: CJ on January 10, 2015, 07:40:07 PM
That's typically what rain does everywhere.
Depends on how dirty the car is to start with.
Yeah, unless you live in an incredibly polluted area, rain doesn't contain dirt.
Utah rain is straight mud falling out of the sky sometimes. Even morning dew has dirt in it.
Kentucky rain is decently clean, though it depends on where the storm system came from.
Your car is just dusty.
Quote from: hotrodalex on January 12, 2015, 06:13:57 PM
Utah rain is straight mud falling out of the sky sometimes. Even morning dew has dirt in it.
Kentucky rain is decently clean, though it depends on where the storm system came from.
Especially during this time of year (winter inversion/smog) Utah rainstorms are gross
No. Idaho and Utah rain mud. On the east coast I was used to a good rain cleaning the car off when it had some wax on it. That "rain" out west just made my cars look incredibly shitty, even after a fresh wash and wax.
Intensity of rain, length of storm, size of drops. The only thing that would cause rain to actually be dirty would be particles in the air, and there would have to be a lot. Short low intensity storms in dusty places, I can buy it, otherwise no.
Its gotta just be the rain splashing up from the ground that's full of dirt- which I guess is effectively the same thing.
But rain falling from the sky isn't going to be dirty- dirt doesn't evaporate.
Damn.. Innovative Tuning sells Corvette Z06 6 piston caliper kits now... I want yellow Corvette calipers :(
The rain itself probably wasn't dirty until it mixed with all the sand and dirt that was blown with the wind. Trust me, anytime I walked out to the mustang after a rain, there'd be dirt in waterspot patterns all over the horizontal surfaces.
Less dirt talk more convincing me I don't want 6 piston Calipers :heated:
Quote from: 68_427 on January 16, 2015, 03:01:36 AM
Less dirt talk more convincing me I don't want 6 piston Calipers :heated:
If you put 6 piston calipers that each cost more than your car that has 130 hp you are a fucking idiot.
Quote from: thecarnut on January 16, 2015, 05:26:35 AM
If you put 6 piston calipers that each cost more than your car that has 130 hp you are a fucking idiot.
The entire kit plus adapters is $1500
$1500 for probably no real change in performance.
The same kit is on this car. Obviously there's much more to it but I still kinda want. Even if just for the ricer looks and shit :lol:
(http://scrapedcrusaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cs29.jpg)
Quote from: HotRodPilot on January 16, 2015, 02:51:02 AM
The rain itself probably wasn't dirty until it mixed with all the sand and dirt that was blown with the wind. Trust me, anytime I walked out to the mustang after a rain, there'd be dirt in waterspot patterns all over the horizontal surfaces.
The spots were because there was already some dirt on your car. The dirt might be there because of wind, but all the rain is doing is concentrating the dirt on the outside of the droplets on the car.
I want one of these wheels.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyMFgxMzYw/z/BigAAOSwaNBUf1E3/$_57.JPG)
But these are cheaper and still have an airbag.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/hwsAAOSwyZ5UmajR/$_57.JPG)
Airbags are dumb.
I'd prefer the three spoke nardi but Idk yet if it would fit, and if it's gonna trow airbag codes then it's not worth the extra $100.
love that second one
These are super cool 100% suede
(http://i.imgur.com/jRZDRfi.jpg)
rear arm rests are badass
(http://i.imgur.com/0pSCDZ7.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on January 18, 2015, 06:41:22 AM
I'd prefer the three spoke nardi but Idk yet if it would fit, and if it's gonna trow airbag codes then it's not worth the extra $100.
I know a dude who swapped out his wheel; and to get the airbag light off, he left the old one hooked up and stuffed under the dash.
Not be whole wheel, just the airbag module and enough pieces of the wheel to plug it in still.
I always wondered if he ever got into an accident- would he dashboard automatically explode?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on January 19, 2015, 05:15:21 AM
I know a dude who swapped out his wheel; and to get the airbag light off, he left the old one hooked up and stuffed under the dash.
Not be whole wheel, just the airbag module and enough pieces of the wheel to plug it in still.
I always wondered if he ever got into an accident- would he dashboard automatically explode?
If I went with a no airbag wheel I'd just unplug the light in the dash, and maybe just swap my OG wheel for inspections if I needed.
But yeah the airbag would fuck up anything in it's path.
Quote from: 68_427 on January 16, 2015, 03:01:36 AM
Less dirt talk more convincing me I don't want 6 piston Calipers :heated:
Your doing it wrong. Need to lower your inertial momentumz. Outback will turn into hover delorean.
http://www.racingbrake.com/Upgraded-Brake-Kit-Two-piece-Rotor-Slotted-WR-p/2042-k.htm (http://www.racingbrake.com/Upgraded-Brake-Kit-Two-piece-Rotor-Slotted-WR-p/2042-k.htm)
Quote from: 68_427 on January 16, 2015, 03:01:36 AM
Less dirt talk more convincing me I don't want 6 piston Calipers :heated:
U would get the same performance gain from SS lines and decent pads/rotors. Plus it would look pretty silly with big ass brakes and wheels at rock crawler height.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on January 19, 2015, 09:21:53 AM
Purchasing coilovers for spring
U would get the same performance gain from SS lines and decent pads/rotors. Plus it would look pretty silly with big ass brakes and wheels at rock crawler height.
Wat kind of coilovers
This is a question with right and wrong answers :heated:
BC racing have reviewed well by other Outback owners.
Quote from: 68_427 on January 19, 2015, 03:43:49 PM
BC racing have reviewed well by other Outback owners.
I like mine.
Good
Any ideas for a custom shift boot? Don't think I wanna do plaid like the doors.
Quote from: 68_427 on January 25, 2015, 05:43:39 AM
Any ideas for a custom shift boot? Don't think I wanna do plaid like the doors.
Old gym sock.
http://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/thats-not-moon-its-shift-knob-871354/ (http://acurazine.com/forums/third-generation-tl-2004-2008-93/thats-not-moon-its-shift-knob-871354/)
(http://www.ruleslawyer.bellguard.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/knob-006.jpg)
My wife found that one. ;)
Already have an STi shift knob that's working fine for now.
Quote from: 68_427 on January 25, 2015, 05:43:39 AM
Any ideas for a custom shift boot? Don't think I wanna do plaid like the doors.
Used condom (pref yours)
DENIM
^ Not bad. Extra points if you use the Wrangler W and you also actually wear Wranglers (but don't tell the rednecks).
Lol me... wearing Wranglers... lol
Finally getting some snow here.
(http://i.imgur.com/Z55WNMz.jpg?1)
And when you go a bit too hard...
(http://i.imgur.com/6kgOUww.jpg?1)
Also getting gauge overlays. Original plan was white, but also considering purple/green/turquoise/possible walnut look. :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on February 01, 2015, 10:28:04 PM
Finally getting some snow here.
(http://i.imgur.com/Z55WNMz.jpg?1)
Not enough snow in the wheels. :lol:
Too windy for any real accumulation.
Quote from: 68_427 on February 02, 2015, 05:24:11 AM
Also getting gauge overlays. Original plan was white, but also considering purple/green/turquoise/possible walnut look. :lol:
Use actual walnut wood.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZRicfZq.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/a0XSKr1.jpg?1)
Diis stance
(http://i.imgur.com/cREOEXr.jpg)
Quote from: Rupert on February 02, 2015, 10:07:06 PM
Use actual walnut wood.
I think "Dad's Rec Room simulated knotty pine" is the answer here.
If one of you wants to make some for me...
Quote from: 68_427 on February 04, 2015, 11:54:52 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ZRicfZq.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/a0XSKr1.jpg?1)
beautiful!!!!! *sniff sniff*
Quote from: 68_427 on February 05, 2015, 01:10:02 AM
If one of you wants to make some for me...
Hmm... Probably would not be that difficult.
Anyone wanna PS these wheels on my car? :wub:
BTW if anyone has a set of 4 99 turbo twist front wheels they wanna sell me I'll buy them.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6009/5971834204_b0464ba4fe_z.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14845098298_cafcf61f7a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oBP1wE)Outback Side_1 (https://flic.kr/p/oBP1wE) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/people/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: 68_427 on February 06, 2015, 06:41:46 AM
BTW if anyone has a set of 4 99 turbo twist front wheels they wanna sell me I'll buy them.
Ditto.
Me first
Naw dude, check out the thread I made 8 months ago.
The swap will only cost roughly double what I paid for my car...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Subaru-EZ30-Engine-and-6-Speed-Transmission-AVCS-2005-Legacy-3-0R-EZ30R-/201276218013 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-Subaru-EZ30-Engine-and-6-Speed-Transmission-AVCS-2005-Legacy-3-0R-EZ30R-/201276218013)
Basically ignore the Porsche wheels, BBK, and radio flyer. I'll probably never actually do those. Most likely would be the radio flyer though.
(http://i.imgur.com/0H5git1.jpg?1)
And one with the wheels I already own.
(http://i.imgur.com/X532PxC.jpg?1)
LOL
Wassofunny punk? :lol:
(http://i.imgur.com/fB6bXTV.jpg)
Dammit do I miss my DSLR
I have very strongly considered outbacking mine. With rhino liner on the bottom, crazy foglights, need a rack for spotlights too, no rack on mine....
I'm so jelly of all that snow.
(http://i.imgur.com/S155IDX.jpg?2)
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 09, 2015, 06:56:34 PM
I have very strongly considered outbacking mine. With rhino liner on the bottom, crazy foglights, need a rack for spotlights too, no rack on mine....
Do it. Outback bumper swaps are very common as well.
Quote from: 68_427 on February 09, 2015, 11:55:09 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/S155IDX.jpg?2)
Whoa there Dr Rockso.
Ok so thinking about doing my headliner.
http://hancockfabrics.com/star-wars-glow-in-the-dark-darth-cotton-fabric-3871951.html?gclid=COmz7uXL2cMCFWVp7Aod6CcA6w&gdftrk=gdfV210411_a_7c4140_a_7c11528_a_7c3871951 (http://hancockfabrics.com/star-wars-glow-in-the-dark-darth-cotton-fabric-3871951.html?gclid=COmz7uXL2cMCFWVp7Aod6CcA6w&gdftrk=gdfV210411_a_7c4140_a_7c11528_a_7c3871951)
(http://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod15/dw/image/v2/AAPM_PRD/on/demandware.static/Sites-hkf-Site/Sites-sales-catalog/default/v1423633770448/images/products/3871951.jpg?sw=763&sh=763)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400687713316?lpid=82&chn=ps (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400687713316?lpid=82&chn=ps)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFgxMDI0/z/EU0AAMXQydtTOsnU/$_12.JPG?set_id=880000500F)
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Polaris-Glitter-Vinyl-Deep-Space-Blue-56-Inch-Fabric-By-the-Yard-F-E-/224752501?gpid=18283950120&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CKOc14_N2cMCFURo7Aod-TgAVg (http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Polaris-Glitter-Vinyl-Deep-Space-Blue-56-Inch-Fabric-By-the-Yard-F-E-/224752501?gpid=18283950120&gpkwd=&goog_pla=1&gclid=CKOc14_N2cMCFURo7Aod-TgAVg)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/bonanzleimages/afu/images/1878/4552/32/51at6hmxuzl._sl1500_.jpg)
You really are a perfect Subaru owner :facepalm:
Let the hate flow through you
Moon and stars
Quote from: 68_427 on February 11, 2015, 07:42:18 AM
Let the hate flow through you
Can you please change your mud flaps to the standard Subaru boi red rally armor to complete the package
Quote from: r0tor on February 11, 2015, 11:09:22 AM
Can you please change your mud flaps to the standard Subaru boi red rally armor to complete the package
Send me the $150 and you bet your ass I will
Got a darker/larger sun strip. I drive into the sun on my way home from work in the morning and can't use my visors as they block the entire windshield in my preferred seating position. Worth $40 IMO
(http://i.imgur.com/FHxG0wP.jpg?1)
Trying to think of a way to mount one of these:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7339/15979359173_3e2a46aafa_c.jpg)
In a similar fashion to one of these (I don't want a dumb air brake like the Civic though):
(https://ekhatch.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/02823.jpg)
This is how they're mounted.
(http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg512/KSpencer60/96%20Outback%20Spoiler/07SpoilerMountingHoles.jpg)
(http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg512/KSpencer60/96%20Outback%20Spoiler/11OutsideSeals.jpg)
Some adjustability would be nice but not necessary. I was thinking about 3D printing some spacers or mounting brackets but I don't know if they'd be strong enough honestly.
Rear wiper has been toast since I bought the car, so I just ordered a 1st gen Honda Pilot rear wiper. $30 for the entire assembly, and it looks much nicer IMO.
Top is the honda blade.
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/LiCelsior/03a9bc1a.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/NXyRu5P.jpg?1)
Easy install? Looks way classier than most subie gear...
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on March 01, 2015, 06:04:23 AM
Easy install? Looks way classier than most subie gear...
The wiper? Yup just un bolt the stock one and screw on the Honda one
Probably actually made by the same people.
Possibly. It just looks so much cleaner. The newer Subaru blades won't clear the squirter thing so had to go with Honda.
Why not a Volvo V90 rear blade? It's classy as fuck.
Less likely to find one in the parts him though; and LOL about dudes arguing about the classyness of their rear wiper blades.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 01, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Less likely to find one in the parts him though; and LOL about dudes arguing about the classyness of their rear wiper blades.
Booooooooo! :lol:
But seriously it's the details that make luxury.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 01, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Less likely to find one in the parts him though; and LOL about dudes arguing about the classyness of their rear wiper blades.
Lol forreal
Yeah where the hell am I going to find a v90 rear wiper arm...
WTF!! Someone just did my idea for a front lip. To a T
(http://i.imgur.com/ftCqO2j.png)
looks a'right.
It's an Outback CSL!!
(http://srv2.betterparts.org/images/bmw-m3-csl-06.jpg)
Meh I still dunno if I like it.
If either of you can come up with something different I'll be genuinely interested.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15555321536_c9179ebde2_h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OIavc44.jpg)
:lol:
You build it and I'll put it on. Dead serious. :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on March 03, 2015, 12:04:17 AM
You build it and I'll put it on. Dead serious. :lol:
It's not that hard to build that. Just get a big piece of plywood, paint it black, get some aluminum L angle and bolt it up to wherever you can find under the car. Get some eye bolts and some chain or steel wire and make supports for it for the front that go through the grill or something. We made one for a friend's Miata and it looked great.
Tonight I purchased:
(http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=735132&stc=1&d=1345039822)
(Stickers. Real caps are $150+/set)
and deez
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71nYrCqNTbL._SL1000_.jpg)
Under $50 all together
Nice nutz. Can u has extra long studz?
deez nuts
Guy Drops A "Deez Nuts" During Interview On People's Court (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS7P_dKz6JY#ws)
You know... Just in-case
(http://i.imgur.com/XDvsANo.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/L0y4TG0.jpg?2)
Quote from: 68_427 on March 10, 2015, 04:27:33 AM
You know... Just in-case
(http://i.imgur.com/XDvsANo.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/L0y4TG0.jpg?2)
No man, you need the giant towhook sticking out in front and back like the ricerboyz have. (neighbor across the street has one on his late 90s Civic)
Debating on whether to do "Bridgestone" or not as well
(http://i.imgur.com/nXRGa63.jpg?1)
Probably going to buy one of these lips. Will probably have to hack it up in the middle but @$50 for a replica lip I don't care.
(http://sl-i.net/FORUM/attachment.php?attachmentid=173&d=1426761156)
Here it is on the white car.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/22/unegyjy3.jpg)
Bought these as well
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81YDYnTnE7L._SX522_.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81yWR2i%2Bt%2BL._SL1500_.jpg)
Cant see pics, u cop them coils yet bro
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on March 19, 2015, 08:15:07 AM
Cant see pics, u cop them coils yet bro
Nah he's too busy wasting money on spray paint and Home Depot lips. :devil:
Quote from: thecarnut on March 19, 2015, 08:23:36 AM
Nah he's too busy wasting money on spray paint and Home Depot lips. :devil:
(http://www.thecoli.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/QbadP.png)
You need to get those googly-eye projector headlights.
Those are $300 a pair now and still require new harness and modifications for LHD...
Coils come after I receive my refund.
But yeah def buying rice mods in the mean time
No, aluminum racing heads come after refund
Wat headlights do u have on the car now... u black out the projector shroud and they will look JDM to me
Needs flames
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on March 19, 2015, 06:52:31 PM
Wat headlights do u have on the car now... u black out the projector shroud and they will look JDM to me
The entire headlight is basically the reflector.
(http://i.imgur.com/iMa5F1r.jpg)
phto chopz cred goes to Charlie
Oh and I already have race heads. TWO WHOLE CAMS EACH
And instead of gray in the photo shop the corner lights will be orange. I don't like the idea of decreasing the output of any lights.
Quote from: 68_427 on March 20, 2015, 12:11:02 AM
Oh and I already have race heads. TWO WHOLE CAMS EACH
NEED FOUR EACH
2 cams per cylinder wool
Wish I could h6 swap. I want h6 with stock car style side exhausts. Hnng
Quote from: 68_427 on March 20, 2015, 12:11:02 AM
Oh and I already have race heads. TWO WHOLE CAMS EACH
And instead of gray in the photo shop the corner lights will be orange. I don't like the idea of decreasing the output of any lights.
Anything not a clear lens decreases the amount of light you get on the road, including selective yellow.
Quote from: Rupert on March 20, 2015, 11:27:12 PM
Anything not a clear lens decreases the amount of light you get on the road, including selective yellow.
Yeah. I saw a yellowed-out 90s Civic the other morning.
Didn't like it.
Yellow is boss.
I think yellow lights on a Cobra would be sweet. Deep deep deep black paint, gold wheels, gold FIA stripe, yellow headlights.
Paint came in. When it ropes snowing ill wet sand the headlight and spray em
It's a Jeep thing
(http://i.imgur.com/NDgXQqt.jpg?1)
Perfect
Ooohh the LSD from an '05-7 LGT is a direct swap. Can even use my stock axles.
Deez flares
(http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/r3v_v3ng3/86F61C4F-DEDF-40CD-BDD0-CB37B302526C-3649-0000013A3299A4BD_zps9f8e2c42.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on March 22, 2015, 10:14:21 PM
It's a Jeep thing
(http://i.imgur.com/NDgXQqt.jpg?1)
No... This is Jeep
brb tilting my camera 20 degrees
Umm.. Not really
I know, he was wayyy off.. it was only 16!!! :popcorn:
I'm just tired of being amused by the Subaru ZOMFG MY CAR DRIVES IN THE SNOW!!!!!!
Quote from: HotRodPilot on March 23, 2015, 07:28:18 AM
I know, he was wayyy off.. it was only 16!!! :popcorn:
Would work well if one side of our road was the same elevation as the other side... So its more like 10 deg
Quote from: r0tor on March 23, 2015, 06:28:04 AM
Umm.. Not really
So basically you parked on the side of the road like any other car could do and then tilted the camera for that sweet sweet offroad stance?
At least you can see the suspension on the Subaru articulating...
No, that was actually about a 14-18" high ice berm... Wasn't particularly exciting either
Quote from: r0tor on March 23, 2015, 08:43:40 AM
No, that was actually about a 14-18" high ice berm... Wasn't particularly exciting either
That picture looks like I could do that in my Yaris.
Quote from: 2o6 on March 23, 2015, 09:04:37 AM
That picture looks like I could do that in my Yaris.
Nah, only subaruz
The black car is full into community college rice territory.
Put my summers back on. Still monster truckin' though.
(http://i.imgur.com/zjkLdMJ.jpg?1)
Which child was coloring your wheels??? :lol:
The same one that's going to color my headlights and fuel door :lol:
They'll stand out less when I do my corner lights and install my side markers.
(http://i.imgur.com/krQDNQp.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on March 25, 2015, 04:33:40 AM
They'll stand out less when I do my corner lights and install my side markers.
(http://i.imgur.com/krQDNQp.jpg)
Where are the side markers coming from??? I've always wanted some, I think all vehicles should have them.
I bought mine off a member of SL-i.net They usually run $40-50 for a pair.
You can find them on Ebay regularly. They were on JDM spec cars.
http://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?19060-JDM-parts-from-a-land-down-under&p=273174#post273174 (http://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?19060-JDM-parts-from-a-land-down-under&p=273174#post273174)
Not the member I bought them from but his prices are competitive and it seems he can get them at about any time.
Definitely have some positive camber in the right rear from when I slapped a secret curb this winter.
(http://i.imgur.com/h1IzubY.jpg)
aww dood u bint ur aspenshen
Rut-roh
Luckily parts are plentiful and I have "a guy". Lol
Got my new Honda Pilot wiper on. #vtec
(http://i.imgur.com/y1XEvNN.jpg?1)
Thinking about getting a LED lightbar for in between my fogs. A combo flood and spot bar for a bit more light output at night. It'd cost half what a decent set of OEM projectors would cost. I'd wire it up with the fogs.
I know when mounted higher up they can be blinding since the beam patterns are designed for road use, but this would be mere inches off the ground. Does it seem reasonable or no?
Something like this
(http://i.imgur.com/StbKnTS.jpg)
Definitely not. Even low down, that's going to blind other drivers.
That was my main concern. Too bad it costs ~$500 to swap in JDM projectors nowadays.
Just waiting on some coil info from an Ebay seller. Looking into how much the swift spring upgrade is and how much rear camber plates are. Once I get that info I'll probably order.
And later this year I think I'm going to look for a THULE 633B Sonic Alpine Cargo Box to keep shit like my tow straps/tools in.
(http://www.jeffreyliuphotography.com/Cars/Lcrazyaznl-Forester-XT-/LcrazyaznL-Forester-XT-/i-Gjmnq8z/0/M/DSC_9782-M.jpg)
Why do you need Swift sprangs? Do you really need race sprangs on a lesbian wagon?
Hell I skipped the Swift upgrade on my coilovers just because I don't think I'll ever be a good enough drive to notice the difference between Swift vs cheaper springs. :huh:
Quote from: 68_427 on April 08, 2015, 09:45:38 PM
Just waiting on some coil info from an Ebay seller. Looking into how much the swift spring upgrade is and how much rear camber plates are. Once I get that info I'll probably order.
And later this year I think I'm going to look for a THULE 633B Sonic Alpine Cargo Box to keep shit like my tow straps/tools in.
(http://www.jeffreyliuphotography.com/Cars/Lcrazyaznl-Forester-XT-/LcrazyaznL-Forester-XT-/i-Gjmnq8z/0/M/DSC_9782-M.jpg)
:nono: That's what that area behind the backseat is for.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 08, 2015, 09:45:38 PM
Just waiting on some coil info from an Ebay seller. Looking into how much the swift spring upgrade is and how much rear camber plates are. Once I get that info I'll probably order.
And later this year I think I'm going to look for a THULE 633B Sonic Alpine Cargo Box to keep shit like my tow straps/tools in.
(http://www.jeffreyliuphotography.com/Cars/Lcrazyaznl-Forester-XT-/LcrazyaznL-Forester-XT-/i-Gjmnq8z/0/M/DSC_9782-M.jpg)
Why would you go after handling but also go after a giant box to hang off the top off your roof? Use the space around your spare under the floor...
My subie had a couple flares, blanket, pair of workgloves, and other assorted goodies in the little tray above the spare when I bought it.
The box weighs like 40lbs.
Also not upgrading sprangs. Ain't worth the price. Will most likely be ordering before next week.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 09, 2015, 07:16:34 PM
The box weighs like 40lbs.
40 pounds inside your vehicle isn't going to affect your MPG. Any pounds of box on the roof, however...
And looks badass. Which let's all be honest that's the only mod to a car worth doing.
Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements.
Springs is springs, no need for brand names as long as it's the same spring rate
Quote from: hotrodalex on April 10, 2015, 09:18:26 PM
Springs is springs, no need for brand names as long as it's the same spring rate
You just have to live with the fact that they may contain substances known to cause cancer in laboratory rats in California.
Skipped the springs and rear camber plates. Am getting another set of richer lug nuts and rear damping extenders for free though. :huh:
what is the deal with all the lug nuts?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 11, 2015, 04:03:46 PM
what is the deal with all the lug nuts?
He they keep ripping off as he burns out of the parking lot
Lugs are free so I'll take em. Getting silver ones with locks this time.
Also put my new fogs in today. Yellow tinted lenses with piaa ion yellow bulbs
Slammed lesbo wagon, remember who called it
Wish I could throw coilovers on the Civic.... this damn house and then our trip to Peru, wont be until next summer at the earliest. ST coils, some kind of cheap 18s and Michelin PSSs. If business goes really well next year... turbo kit :mask:
Didn't I mention it in like the first post? lol
Coilovers will be shipped sometime in the next 1-3 weeks.
Where are they coming from.... Taiwan :evildude:
China
Pretty sure Taiwan :lol:
Quote from: thecarnut on April 09, 2015, 06:14:57 AM
Why do you need Swift sprangs? Do you really need race sprangs on a lesbian wagon?
Hell I skipped the Swift upgrade on my coilovers just because I don't think I'll ever be a good enough drive to notice the difference between Swift vs cheaper springs. :huh:
No one can.
Still need to refinish the lenses but the contrast of the road lines and signs is way better.
(http://i.imgur.com/99zGAhm.jpg?1)
Coilover instal t minus 2 hours.
Fuck em right now.
Roll fenders?
(http://i.imgur.com/kwtzXsq.jpg)
No brushguard still? I am disappoint. :lol:
I want to do this so bad. I dont even like Subarus
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on April 25, 2015, 07:23:56 PM
I want to do this so bad. I dont even like Subarus
I keep my eye on these online! But I just don't get lowering an Outback! Maybe I'm getting old but it's like buying a Raptor and lowering it! LOL!!!!
They have more presence than the regular wagons.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on April 25, 2015, 08:51:55 PM
They have more presence than the regular wagons.
Very true!
I'm gonna raise the back about a half inch to an inch if I can. Still adjusting the damper settings but I'm getting there. Getting an alignment this week.
Duz our coiloverz haz camber plates or anything?
Front camber plates. Didn't opt for rear ones.
But how you gun git -10* in the back
I wish I could have cambers. I'm stuck with -1° all around.
(http://i.imgur.com/Vdvv49G.jpg?2)
Car is sick yo
Need to get my spoiler installed and fix my stereo now.
I wouldn't raise it. Looks sick as is. Who cares about carrying cargo. :lol:
Need tint and garden edging front lip.
Got a rub in the rear in fast corners
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on April 26, 2015, 10:25:41 AM
Need tint and garden edging front lip.
I've got the garden edging. XD
Was gonna get an eBay lip and hack it up though.
I'm kinda thinking about doing some aero. Need to figure out a solution that gives more down force without too much drag (aka mostly minimize lift)
More low
But u b rubbin
No asked needs more low
Once I switch to mid length headers I might lower the rear more. Right now its a bit raked so I don't scrape badly with a load. Long tube headers are the low point.
More low + zoomies
JDM WRX STI Vers. 6 swap pls!!!!!!!
If I do a swap it'll be eg33.
FFFfffFFFFFFFfffff.......
Porsche wagon........
Quote from: 68_427 on April 26, 2015, 08:29:55 PM
If I do a swap it'll be eg33.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-SVX-EG33-3-3-Engine-A-T-Transmission-AWD-JDM-/271843548485?hash=item3f4b235d45&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-SVX-EG33-3-3-Engine-A-T-Transmission-AWD-JDM-/271843548485?hash=item3f4b235d45&vxp=mtr)
just down in Georgia dude...
Maybe next year
I want an SVX.
That junk will look nuts out of place in another 10years.
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on April 26, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
FFFfffFFFFFFFfffff.......
Porsche wagon........
FAPFab long tube headers EG33 GC RS: http://youtu.be/VdOuoQgoNtw (http://youtu.be/VdOuoQgoNtw)
(http://i.imgur.com/qayXddf.jpg)
Which brings me to one of my favorite videos embodying
1997 Subaru Outback H-6 Swapped "Rallycross Wagon" - WR TV POV Test Drive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7IPo6jmn-8#ws)
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on April 26, 2015, 08:42:49 PM
FFFfffFFFFFFFfffff.......
Porsche wagon........
^that
I had to do some emergency fender repair in a parking lot today. Backing up my tire caught the fender and pulled the lip down about half an inch. Luckily the fronts are thin enough that i was able to pinch them together with my hand, so the fronts should be fine at this height now. The rears are alot thicker.
Also did this.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDjpgXb.jpg)
Can't wait to get it in the sun.
SO
MUCH
GLITTER
Pull your fenders. I pulled mine pretty far and now I can stuff wide tires and still stay at my stupid ricer low height.
Tempted to pick up a set of these next year.
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p485/SilverSuby/ROTM%20Cars/ScreenShot2012-10-03at45519PM.png)
motor before wheelz
Quote from: 68_427 on April 30, 2015, 06:01:08 AM
Tempted to pick up a set of these next year.
(http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p485/SilverSuby/ROTM%20Cars/ScreenShot2012-10-03at45519PM.png)
Nah those only look right on German cars.
Here's an anecdote for Subie lovers:
I went to an MVPA meet last weekend in Kentucky (Military Vehicle Preservation Association). Lots of these dudes come for the weekend and camp; the campground looked solid enough, but what it was was short, dry grass in very thin topsoil over wet clay. As long as you didn't tear the grass off, you could drive around with out a problem. Srart shredding turf though and all kinds of bad things started to happen.
Well, by the end of the weekend, there wasn't much grass left and all these trucks; Jeeps, Korean era ambulances, and 2 1/2 ton and 5 ton trucks- many of them modified for serious off road use- for the most part were just sliding around and pulling each other out, and generally having a tough time.
Then there was this dude in an old Impreza wagon; it might have been lifted a little, but looked mostly stock except for the mud tires. He could go anywhere and everywhere he wanted to: basically made all this heavy machinery look stupid.
Quote from: Secret Chimp on April 30, 2015, 06:39:43 PM
Nah those only look right on German cars.
I want some 90's lookin' 2-3 piece wheels.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on April 30, 2015, 08:32:45 PM
Then there was this dude in an old Impreza wagon; it might have been lifted a little, but looked mostly stock except for the mud tires. He could go anywhere and everywhere he wanted to: basically made all this heavy machinery look stupid.
I went to college in Wyoming in 1993 in a 1978 wagon. I pulled trucks out of snow drifts.
The only time I needed a tug was I high centered on an ice pile in a supermarket parking lot, high centered on a small cliff ( no wheels anywhere close to the ground) and slid sideways into a snow bank up to the Windows when we were on a truck trail up on a mountain in the spring. We had already passed two brawny utility trucks which were stuck and abandoned....
GF thing got a new tattoo right on her waist/hip bone so she had to wear dresses/skirts and my car was too low. :lol:
She's not used to racecar
Got waved at by a girl in a WRX. racecar
I don't need these I don't need these....
http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t414319696 (http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t414319696)
17x8 +35 :drool:
(http://i.imgur.com/my2mQFB.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on April 28, 2015, 12:54:23 AM
I had to do some emergency fender repair in a parking lot today. Backing up my tire caught the fender and pulled the lip down about half an inch. Luckily the fronts are thin enough that i was able to pinch them together with my hand, so the fronts should be fine at this height now. The rears are alot thicker.
Also did this.
(http://i.imgur.com/IDjpgXb.jpg)
Can't wait to get it in the sun.
SO
MUCH
GLITTER
I was thinking of putting the North Korean flag on Axnt's fuel door.
Do it nick
Got my camber bolt in. No more tire rub. at -1.7* in the rear. Gonna go to about -2* in the front and drop it some more.
Then I'm gonna put a front lip on so I can't go anymore.
(http://i.imgur.com/UvzUySj.jpg?2)
Also thinking about white Sparco Terras. Thoughts?
Pics of GF
Not with her anymore. Short lived.
Also can anyone recommend a bike mount that will fit my factory cross bars? I only need to carry one road bike.
but why, you have waggin
I usually have other people or things in the back of my car. I'll be at my dad's house in the summer and the area is much nicer for cycling. So I'd like to have my bike available any time.
I like the wheels you have on, but I don't like the color of the nuts - I would try to go with something that works with the color of the car. To answer you question about the exhaust - no, but you can do a muffler delete (leave the resonator on) and go from there.
SpinTech muffler
/exhaust
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/SubCategory_10052_10551_400169_-1_400005_400019 (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/SubCategory_10052_10551_400169_-1_400005_400019)
Got quoted $160 for tinting all 7 rear windows. Can't pass that up.
$160 for 7 windows whaaaaaaaat.
Quote from: giant_mtb on May 21, 2015, 09:43:06 PM
$160 for 7 windows whaaaaaaaat.
Going with 50% front and 20% on the rears. Dude called me today he's like "I've got some special pricing right now which you should be pretty pleased with. What price would you be happy with?"
I said "I'd be in ASAP if $200 or less" (I have no idea how much it usually costs. I've only got a larger sunstrip)
He replied with "So I'll see you next week. Price is $160"
That's a slick deal. $160 is pretty nice even for a standard 3-window installation.
Yeah can't wait to see how it turns out. I honestly wasn't prepared to spend this money, but I felt like I couldn't pass that price up.
Quote from: Char on May 20, 2015, 08:43:29 AM
I like the wheels you have on, but I don't like the color of the nuts - I would try to go with something that works with the color of the car. To answer you question about the exhaust - no, but you can do a muffler delete (leave the resonator on) and go from there.
I would settle for lugs that don't like like roman chariot era wheel weapons of doom
My car was $90 for 5 windows. The guys did good job too! 3 years later and it still looks like new!
My giant lug nuts have already come in handy vs regular sized ones
yea i bet u have lots of experience handling giant nuts
Almost 22 years brah
I made rice
(http://i.imgur.com/wYdSzPx.jpg)
I paid under $200 for 7 windows (same body style wagon as yours) but it was 2012. It just a few weeks ago started bubbling. I thought it was just the one window where I had accidentally scratched the tint from the inside, then I thought it was also just the window I crack on hot days (rear passenger, so if it does happen to rain I'm ok), but it's all of them.
:cry:
35% all around. Illegal value in the front but scene points amirite
(http://i.imgur.com/fByF0aV.jpg?1)
Quote from: 68_427 on May 26, 2015, 09:45:23 PM
35% all around. Illegal value in the front but scene points amirite
(http://i.imgur.com/fByF0aV.jpg?1)
nice and do the cops even care there??
Got a couple Subaru branded Yakima fork mounts off Craigslist.
(http://i.imgur.com/YinM5xD.jpg)
Going to try installing my spoiler on Sunday. Depends if I can find some butyl sealers and some paint.
(http://i.imgur.com/uNVQMPc.jpg?3)
Quote from: 68_427 on May 30, 2015, 10:28:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/uNVQMPc.jpg?3)
Now you got the accessories right. :mrcool:
If these don't get outrageously $$$ I'm buying them
http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f154415269#enlargeimg (http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f154415269#enlargeimg)
They look curb dashed to hell... I would avaoid
Ugh, those are hideous. Don't do it.
Those look dated in a bad way
I'm all for Volks but not those volks.
I had a friend with Volk GTS wheels... I think they were similar 2 piece look with a flat goldish hub.
The first time he washed his car the wheels became forever water spotted and looked like crap. He bitched at Volk that his $2k wheels sucked and they told him to shut up and deal with the fact the finish "is highly special and requires great care"... aka for show cars that never get wet.
I think they'd look pretty cool on my car. :huh:
(http://i.imgur.com/DfAcLf2.jpg?2)
Vinyl wrap:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqNHJCkFBkpTmhiJBQg-mDcOn!~~60_57.JPG)
Replica lip:
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa186/baysonr/baysonr/Subaru/0405wrxvsfl.jpg)
Front Endlinks:
(http://i.imgur.com/JFAMZr9.jpg)
And I'm also looking into buying an already built franken engine. Same specs I was going to do anyways.
Subaru Legacy SS With a Spintech Muffler: https://youtu.be/cem34wVpgDg
Sounds real farty off compression. If I buy the engine I'll probably get the strait pipe exhaust with it
I like the wheels you already have on it a lot. Why change em?
couldn't you have gotten a really nice car for all you're spending on that one ?!?!?! :lol:
Quote from: 68_427 on June 05, 2015, 07:30:01 AM
Sounds real farty off compression. If I buy the engine I'll probably get the strait pipe exhaust with it
Strate pype isn't farty?
The treble is way more subdued IRL
No. No no no no no.
NO!
No to the wheels. No to the glitterbombed lip, no to the roof rack. Keep it simple and clean, maybe have the wheel in gunmetal.
Those wheels look like my puppy got to them in a separation anxiety attack
Dont do it bro
U will be unpainted JDM fenders away from a white flag "I Luv H8rs" windshield banner
"If u wanna do it take ur time do it right"
Some parts are worse than stock. I would put a glitterbombed lip on that list confidently
If I don't like the glitter bomb lip I'll just remove the vinyl or plastidip it. No big deal.
I also don't always have room in the back for a bike. Whether it's due to passengers or other stuff ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/BLqBvoI.jpg?2)
(http://i.imgur.com/8MPa14d.jpg?1)
what happened to your rear strut covers for interior prettiness???? :lol:
Gotta be ready to adjust damping for any road condition. :lol:
I think you are carrying enough spare tires...
I like your patriotic marathon sticker. +1
(http://i.imgur.com/nR4UhHP.jpg?1)
Also my gas tank is split. Gonna wait for it to dry out and JD weld the shit out of it.
I'm also going to try to find some 2nd gen OB side skirts/rocker panels.
This is how they look on my car.
(http://i.imgur.com/RlWxOkM.png?1)
That is life as a low rider. You may want to look into a trunk mounted fuel cell.
The Forester's wheels look wayyyyy better
I'm just getting the skirts bro
Quote from: 68_427 on June 05, 2015, 09:41:24 PM
Gotta be ready to adjust damping for any road condition. :lol:
LEL!
256 ways!!!!!
Obligatory gas station picture
(http://i.imgur.com/FozyciV.jpg?2)
Eek cheap gas is $2.49 here
I don't even look at gas prices. Never have.
Flexin.
(http://i.imgur.com/T5Ux00H.jpg)
Whoa, totally sweet :rockon:
:lol:
Everything was broken at work last night :lol:
Lip came in the mail. The quality isn't great, as expected for a $50/free shipping lip.
(http://i.imgur.com/XJgGskS.jpg?1)
Will probably put it on this weekend.
Big lip. Blackface. Racist.
Ooga booga
Smelly shoe transport.
(http://i.imgur.com/A1c3FyH.jpg?2)
I touched the glass before I had it placed correctly :( Was stickier than I expected. I might just buy a second one and replace it.
(http://i.imgur.com/TgZbSYE.jpg?2)
White or sparkly purple winter wheels?
White wheels in the winter? No thank you!
Quote from: 68_427 on June 14, 2015, 04:09:17 AM
White or sparkly purple winter wheels?
Start wearing purple
Um there's so much purple in my life.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 14, 2015, 03:37:53 PM
Um there's so much purple in my life.
All your sanity and wits will vanish
Lip is on
(http://i.imgur.com/9Py2awM.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/UIXJtRl.jpg?1)
examples of purple...
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11429667_919947151395999_9012214128565492007_n.jpg?oh=7750e39ba35b70b351749cfc42c35339&oe=55FB24AF)
Decided on white wheels though.
Buy yourself a gallon of this so you can keep dem white wheels purrrrdy.
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-wheel-brightener.html (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-wheel-brightener.html)
Hmm. My STi wheels are in rough shape as well. They could be cleaned but the paint is kinda bad.
Purple is cool, but let's try teal.
Start wearing teal.
Close enough
(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10290666_921209837936397_2577409696243652724_n.jpg?oh=b23ecdd232db78937c7565283fc0e994&oe=5633E24C)
Quote from: 68_427 on June 15, 2015, 09:01:51 AM
Hmm. My STi wheels are in rough shape as well. They could be cleaned but the paint is kinda bad.
It's magical stuff. Also works great on chrome and rail dust.
Cool.
But will it remove my center cap stickers? :thumbsup:
I actually don't think I'd mind that much
It shouldn't. Only reason it (or any cleaning product) would is because it's already falling off. It would then be more due to scrubbing it with a brush than the product itself.
This is a fun game.
Start wearing orange.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 15, 2015, 12:28:16 PM
This is a fun game.
Start wearing orange.
But that's.......not a song. :rage:
Lip attached... Now leave lip alone
White Regamasters are what I need.
(http://i.imgur.com/rDSPK2L.jpg)
Gave a quick wash. I'm terrible at washing cars.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3804/18861717912_451dcd943c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uJKeAY)0616151353a (https://flic.kr/p/uJKeAY) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3804/18244275844_f56afe2835_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tNbFA5)0616151352 (https://flic.kr/p/tNbFA5) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3681/18869627511_98ae4b699b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uKrLRn)0616151353 (https://flic.kr/p/uKrLRn) by CaleDeRoo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/25001086@N06/), on Flickr
clearly not low enough
(http://i.imgur.com/KSeCIp7.jpg?1)
BRZ is lower I think :lol:
:facepalm:
Quote from: MrH on June 19, 2015, 08:22:19 AM
BRZ is lower I think :lol:
Clearly you have chubby hands
Did you forget that it snows a lot where you live?
Nope. Starting my own plow service.
BAM
Lips & Skirts Snow Removal
More like Snow's Lip and Skirt Removal Services.
The lip it literally screwed onto the front of the bumper... And funny you should mention it but I put one of my new side skirts on today :lol:
Grabbed some side skirts off a '00-04 Outback at the pick-n-pull today.
Was all nice and sunny then this!
(http://i.imgur.com/VVLFluD.jpg?1)
I only got one side done, so here's before and after. The paint is actually almost an exact match, but the skirts catch the sun like crazy because of the angle.
(http://i.imgur.com/zBAnqsX.jpg)
Also test fit spacers.
(http://i.imgur.com/Zipacjg.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ji7oXLA.jpg?1)
Roll and pull in the rear, and another degree of camber in the front should work.
I liked the car before the spacers.
I took em off immediately. There's a good chance they'll never go on, but I'd like to see how it looks. I think it'll look good with the new side skirts.
I need a camera agin :(
(http://i.imgur.com/2sSPyFD.jpg?1)
Been riding about 25 miles a day. And getting ice cream afterwards :lol:
(http://i.imgur.com/2ewYc8X.jpg?2)
Ah, now I see why you lowered the car. So you can put bikes on the roof and not smack them on the garage!
Yeah its for when I have a garage
Amateur. Carports are what the real bawses use.
Quote from: MrH on June 26, 2015, 03:02:02 PM
Amateur. Carports are what the real bawses use.
He's young.
HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
(http://i.imgur.com/57Ov1le.jpg)
You want a Baja?
Originally I did.
Who doesn't? :-)
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on July 05, 2015, 11:53:51 AM
Who doesn't? :-)
Anybody with any common sense would get a BRAT instead.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on July 05, 2015, 06:00:02 PM
Anybody with any common sense would get a BRAT instead.
Except availability is the suck.
I've looked. They're harder to find than decent Bajas
Couple hours before I jumped it
(http://i.imgur.com/oaMiCql.jpg?2)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y0VwIvB.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/5CMv4JI.jpg)
(http://site.customcarscentral.com/images/MSD8239.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41D1HNlaskL.jpg)
Going to stealership for gaskets
Quote from: 68_427 on July 14, 2015, 09:56:02 PM
Couple hours before I jumped it
:nono: The word is "jumpstart".
Jump=
(http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Subaru-Legacy-Wagon-jump-640x393.jpg)
(I jumped my '79 a few times but '97 hasn't been so lucky. I've also jumpstarted both.)
No I actually got air.
Quote from: 68_427 on July 17, 2015, 06:31:12 AM
No I actually got air.
oh!
(https://foolishreporter.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/totally-awesome-ok-symbol.jpg)
(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/400x/58566971.jpg)
I thought you had an H6?
Quote from: MrH on July 17, 2015, 08:30:51 AM
I thought you had an H6?
I thought the H6 wasn't even introduced till the next gen Legacy...
Not in the legacy platform anyways.
RIP in peace connecting rod
ohno :(
Is the alternative lifestyle wagon down for the count?
Just gotta source a new short block, but as of now yes.
What caused the conrod to break?
Quote from: 68_427 on July 28, 2015, 01:51:59 PM
Just gotta source a new short block, but as of now yes.
Ouch. I got mine from a jdm guy who imports them, said they were starting to get scarce. (Late 2012)
Quote from: Laconian on July 28, 2015, 04:39:14 PM
What caused the conrod to break?
Can and crank seals decided they didn't want to hold oil anymore
Quote from: 68_427 on July 28, 2015, 05:35:30 PM
Can and crank seals decided they didn't want to hold oil anymore
:cry:
That doesn't usually just assplode though...
Quote from: 68_427 on July 28, 2015, 01:51:59 PM
Just gotta source a new short block, but as of now yes.
Honey badger!!!
If you're buying I'll ship my car.
I've already sourced a couple blocks. Will be picking one up Saturday along with harness for my msd coil and going through with a high CR build. I should be looking at about 200hp n/a which is fine.
Supercharged H6 or bust.
Quote from: MrH on July 29, 2015, 01:38:18 PM
Supercharged H6 or bust.
Yep with an Eaton M90 and a JB Weld intake manifold
(http://i.imgur.com/GiEacGF.jpg?2)
Stripped this down to the shortblock and have the pistons soaking over night.
(http://i.imgur.com/p8DiFsC.jpg?1)
Realized I should have bought cams too since I have to take mine out anyways. :lol:
Old engine is out. Picking up gaskets and transferring things over tomorrow. Might be up and running by the end of the day.
Shiny
(http://i.imgur.com/AOuHojs.jpg)
Welp Timing belt order got declined.
I don't have enough money
Quote from: 68_427 on August 05, 2015, 10:58:07 PM
I don't have enough money
Should demand more money from Amazon (that's where you work right?)
AOL
:lol:
I'm just putting the old Timing belt back on until I can get a new one.
How much was that suspension you put on? A timing belt is $150? Come on man
I'm still 20K miles away from the timing belt change interval. It'll be fine. T belt/water pump/thermostat is $250.
Quote from: HotRodPilot on August 06, 2015, 12:58:43 AM
How much was that suspension you put on? A timing belt is $150? Come on man
You obviously ain't bout dat rice life.
A lot of belts need to be replaced once they get tensioned once...
I've reused a timing belt on my last car. Didn't have a problem for 50k miles.
Its only for a week and a half. Will be replacing it when I get back from vacation.
So if you don't have $150 for a timing belt, how are you gonna replace that phone of yours? :lol:
Car is back on the road. Throttle could use a little more adjustments but it definitely feels torqier.
Quote from: 68_427 on August 16, 2015, 10:25:45 AM
Car is back on the road. Throttle could use a little more adjustments but it definitely feels torqier.
Car sucks.
Truck is win.
The stock timing belt would have been fine at stock CR for a few thousand miles, but I had to order a new one since one cam kept jumping a tooth. Should be on tonight after my orientation for school.
What about the timing belt on ur truck? lol
Got the timing done but still sounds like a valve tick. I did a dry compression test and all 4 cylinders were at 200 or just above. Gonne take the valve covers off tomorrow and check things out under there. Anyone have any ideas?
Quote from: 68_427 on August 19, 2015, 09:43:54 PM
Got the timing done but still sounds like a valve tick. I did a dry compression test and all 4 cylinders were at 200 or just above. Gonne take the valve covers off tomorrow and check things out under there. Anyone have any ideas?
Baseball cards in the spokes
Quote from: 68_427 on August 06, 2015, 12:27:07 AM
I'm just putting the old Timing belt back on until I can get a new one.
We need a go fund me for this project- NOW.
Good job on doing the work yourself man, I respect that.
Quote from: 68_427 on August 19, 2015, 09:43:54 PM
Got the timing done but still sounds like a valve tick. I did a dry compression test and all 4 cylinders were at 200 or just above. Gonne take the valve covers off tomorrow and check things out under there. Anyone have any ideas?
Check to see if there is any abnormal wear on the lifers/lobes and check the tensioners as well.
Quote from: Char on September 09, 2015, 05:46:08 PM
Check to see if there is any abnormal wear on the lifers/lobes and check the tensioners as well.
Heads and valves are good. Wrist pin was not. Sadly I haven't had tim to take the block out and apart to check the crank. If the crank is good im having the block machined and new pistons etc.
Quote from: 68_427 on August 19, 2015, 09:43:54 PM
Got the timing done but still sounds like a valve tick. I did a dry compression test and all 4 cylinders were at 200 or just above. Gonne take the valve covers off tomorrow and check things out under there. Anyone have any ideas?
t-belt is off a tooth??
I don't mess with this anymore, did the belt on my SHO and a little while later it went BOOM at 100mph..... :cry:
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 10, 2015, 06:58:23 AM
t-belt is off a tooth??
I don't mess with this anymore, did the belt on my SHO and a little while later it went BOOM at 100mph..... :cry:
But SHO had like sixteen camshafts or something.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on September 10, 2015, 07:00:00 AM
But SHO had like sixteen camshafts or something.
:lol: Sounded Italian
(was really only DOHC) More likely is that I had to bang on the crankshaft a while with various tools to get the gear thingey off to get to the covers behind it...
Engine spun a cranskshaft bearing, rod bent/ exploded pieces everywhere... (Also bearings were supposed to be changed at 100k miles, it had 172k on original bearings when it died)
If I have extra cash next summer ill get a set of these.
(http://i.imgur.com/8zCETAB.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/xY3iad7.jpg?1)
Engine is at the machine shop now. Should know in the next day or so if I need a new crank and con rods.
I respect anyone who commits to that much disassembly and reassembly.
My block came apart really easy. I've heard some people really struggle with the adhesive being super strong.
I needz garage
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 29, 2015, 06:44:11 AM
I needz garage
Yeah me2. I had my cylinder torn apart in my living room. I hate that shit.
Yay hoist as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/KjzxqC9.jpg?1)
Quote from: giant_mtb on September 28, 2015, 11:44:38 PM
I respect anyone who commits to that much disassembly and reassembly.
Same. I'm not that brave.
Goals
(http://i.imgur.com/IXpQ7MC.jpg?2)
Or this :mask: :devil:
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12065516_983820445008669_833846605544122802_n.jpg?oh=1ac04ebf6c31ebcf302e2d050a2f289b&oe=56D286FE)
Was going to start putting the block together but the aftermarket washers and o-rings for the block bolts were so fucking cheap I drove to the dealership to order OEM ones. Won't be in until Tuesday. I really want cams and valve springs, but I just had the heads rebuilt so that'd be a waste of that money...
But EJ20K cams and sprangs for 8000rpm
All I need to do now is the timing and throw it in the car. "All I need to do" :lol: *gun to head*
(http://i.imgur.com/DOxJFno.jpg?1)
Summit?
You want me to race Summit?
Quote from: 68_427 on November 16, 2015, 05:48:59 AM
You want me to race Summit?
Summit is winning right now. It actually has an engine under the hood. :devil:
Such cute little camshafts.
Grabbed a new tensioner and had intake valves hitting the pistons on cylinders 1&3. I was super bummed until I realized it made no sense for the intake valves to be open when the piston is is on an up stroke and checked my cams. Sure enough I somehow swapped the intake and exhaust cam for cylinders 1&3. Switched them, re timed the engine, and all is good now. Just have to throw the accessories and sensors on then it's ready to go in.
Such compression mad clearance yooooo
Quote from: 68_427 on November 30, 2015, 12:01:30 AM
Grabbed a new tensioner and had intake valves hitting the pistons on cylinders 1&3. I was super bummed until I realized it made no sense for the intake valves to be open when the piston is is on an up stroke and checked my cams. Sure enough I somehow swapped the intake and exhaust cam for cylinders 1&3. Switched them, re timed the engine, and all is good now. Just have to throw the accessories and sensors on then it's ready to go in.
Such compression mad clearance yooooo
LoL?
I'm guessing this was cranking over by hand, so no bent valves.
so jelly I can't open engines to save my life
Yes by hand
My car looks tiny compared to a WRX.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZZT8xqG.jpg?1)
And it's getting there...
(http://i.imgur.com/gv9D0QK.jpg?1)
So
Quote from: 68_427 on December 13, 2015, 09:51:12 PM
And it's getting there...
(http://i.imgur.com/gv9D0QK.jpg?1)
better paint the valve covers while it's out
Turbo
Paint the turbo, too. Red.
Too high of CR for b00st
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on December 14, 2015, 03:20:04 PM
No such thing, dud
It'll blow open deck block like nick would a furry dong
Quote from: 68_427 on December 14, 2015, 05:34:08 PM
It'll blow open deck block like nick would a furry dong
oh
Cut back on the timing then dood.
But like how this is shaping up dude, kudos on doing that work yourself. I wish I had that skill...
With things such as Youtube and actual automotive forums there really isn't much "skill" left in something like this.
Also there really is no room for timing adjustments.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 14, 2015, 09:53:51 PM
With things such as Youtube and actual automotive forums there really isn't much "skill" left in something like this.
Also there really is no room for timing adjustments.
Run E85, big injectors, turbo, 50 degrees of timing, kick some ass.
2-3 teeth off with destroy all the valves. :lol:
Dafuk did I say cam timing?
I defaulted to that because I just did that, and I'm running on two hours of sleep. yeesh
Get some sleep and post pics of your plastigauge.
Quote from: 68_427 on December 14, 2015, 09:53:51 PM
With things such as Youtube and actual automotive forums there really isn't much "skill" left in something like this.
Also there really is no room for timing adjustments.
YouTube can't teach you how to not cross thread a bolt.
It's nice having an ever present resource for seeing how things come apart and what others have done successfully; great even.
But there's no substitute for getting in there and doing it.
Yeah, just like how a rod bolt randomly snaps when one is torquing everything down with new bearings. It takes a real moron not to notice that the bolts are already stretched all to heck. Youtubo doesn't teach that.
This comes up frequently with software development. Lots of kids thinking that being able to Google is a substitute for experience. Bullshit
Quote from: Laconian on December 17, 2015, 01:26:29 PM
This comes up frequently with software development. Lots of kids thinking that being able to Google is a substitute for experience. Bullshit
I imagine it does.
Should have bought a set of these and b00sted the fuck outta tha bish
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10400782_1050037705056343_8721367227993445216_n.jpg?oh=1c8fa552a21540d3bd22837dfbb5a94c&oe=570D63BD)
I rode in the backseat of a current-model Outback the other day.
Sunroof (closed, what a dummy), and manual transmission. :rockon:
Seemed a little underpowered but I couldn't tell as he didn't drive like I do.
Nice car, wish I could get one.
I might go out on a limb and say that the Outback H4 is probably better with a CVT than a MT. :\
Quote from: Laconian on February 23, 2016, 11:46:31 AM
I might go out on a limb and say that the Outback H4 is probably better with a CVT than a MT. :\
Reported.
Quote from: Laconian on February 23, 2016, 11:46:31 AM
I might go out on a limb and say that the Outback H4 is probably better with a CVT than a MT. :\
I could see that and maybe agree. Do CVTs have a torque-converter type device though?
Yes they do.
Like I think I said before, dude at my job drives like 50K miles a year and he buys a new Outback annually. They are really nice. He lives in the mountains too and has no problems. Solid. I still want a Levorg STI
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on February 23, 2016, 04:03:24 PM
Like I think I said before, dude at my job drives like 50K miles a year and he buys a new Outback annually. They are really nice. He lives in the mountains too and has no problems. Solid. I still want a Levorg STI
That's some serious depreciation! He could skip years and halve his vehicle costs... Is there an exact reason he gets one EVERY year?
Yeah, every year is nuts. He's probably paying like $8k a year in just depreciation.
I hope it's not because they get ratty and nasty after just 50k miles. O_o
He should be getting a WRX or STi. New car for free every year
I have always liked the red cars
(http://i.imgur.com/cvz5gCh.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva)
https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva (https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva)
Our red car. (Internet options are totally wonky here at work)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13591918@N07/16225169119/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13591918@N07/16225169119/)
Quote from: Laconian on December 17, 2015, 01:26:29 PM
This comes up frequently with software development. Lots of kids thinking that being able to Google is a substitute for experience. Bullshit
To be fair, you have a fairly limited view of software development. Most programming jobs can be done with above average logic skills and good Google-fu.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 25, 2016, 12:30:28 PM
(https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva)
https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva (https://flic.kr/p/qHLeva)
Our red car. (Internet options are totally wonky here at work)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13591918@N07/16225169119/ (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13591918@N07/16225169119/)
Definitely lower it
Slammed on gold BBS with 3.0L turbo.
Do it
Quote from: 68_427 on February 25, 2016, 09:42:22 PM
Definitely lower it
no no no no no NO. Snowdrift rally cars do NOT get lowered.
put a stockie back on to fix a flat. Might ditch the BBS and go back.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZI8i9Lq.jpg)
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Also just need a few things before i can finish my car.
Exhaust manifold gaskets
a couple random fasteners
accessory belts
new battery
and a new starter cable/battery cable because someone snipped off the part that goes to my starter.
I did also order new pads and rotors
Considering a steering rack swap as well to a regular Legacy one. Outback gets 19:1 and the Legacy is 16:1 and is a direct swap.
19:1 :confused: That's a manual steering box ratio.
It's for serious offroading
Can u WRX
Wrx rack is 16:1 as well I think
get a steering quickener for it
Quote from: giant_mtb on March 19, 2016, 12:24:20 PM
get a steering quickener for it
Pour some 5 hour energy into the PS reservoir?
No, that's an actual thing
Quote from: 68_427 on December 29, 2015, 01:24:08 AM
Should have bought a set of these and b00sted the fuck outta tha bish
<nokia con rods>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM)
Wow, that is an entertaining video.
Quote from: 93JC on March 19, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM)
I just saw that an hour ago 😂
Quote from: 93JC on March 19, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM)
That was my first phone.
Hopefully not that same exact one.....
I'm bout to kill the 2016 game guys
Pics pics pics!
When it happens
Good thing the seller didn't list the width of the wheels. If they were 7.5" or 8" they'd be on their way here.
(http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/bi252/users/1/5/6/9/taiheitire-imgbatch_1454387098/600x400-2016020200035.jpg)
Quote from: 93JC on March 19, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCgVgaEYFAM)
Hockey puck is even cooler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxDycguIWXI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxDycguIWXI)
That guy wins YouTube.
Wish he would have stopped halfway. I wanted to see if it would return to usual shape or stay compressed.
Yolo wheels are being imported.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 24, 2016, 09:01:00 PM
Wish he would have stopped halfway. I wanted to see if it would return to usual shape or stay compressed.
Me too. :lol:
Does your car have stickers on the front driverside bumper??? If so, were you heading south from Syracuse around noon/1pm today??
If not, there was a car looks remarkably like yours there today. :lol:
Nope my car isn't running yet :(
LOL you took so long to get your car working that the copycats are now the originals, and everyone will think you're the copycat. :lol:
Quote from: Rupert on March 27, 2016, 04:04:53 AM
LOL you took so long to get your car working that the copycats are now the originals, and everyone will think you're the copycat. :lol:
:rage:
It's hard being the OG
Lol
If I move out west... :lol:
(http://i.imgur.com/pWu88dY.jpg)
(https://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpn0Si90OyYBtny/giphy.gif)
so much gels in you
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JDM*
(http://i.imgur.com/9jLOjbi.jpg?1)
*not really but found these new in package for half what they cost used.
They got here in like 3 days from Japan.
(http://i.imgur.com/ygmA05k.jpg)
puurdy.
Nice! :rockon:
How heavy =are they and what width?
I don't have a scale but they don't feel noticeably heavier than my 15lbs bowling balls so I'm sure they're under 20lbs.
Width is 7.5
My rain guards came in this :lol:
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Before it snowed the last two days -_-
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1647/25644686424_9525ffc2a4_b.jpg)
The wheel color changes a ton depending on lighting.
I like!!
The weather has been shit so I'm hoping to tow it to a friend's shop for a couple nights and get it running.
Fuck I wish I didn't just buy brakes. I just found a complete Brembo front swap kit for $220 including calipers, rotors, and all adapting hardware.
Quote from: 68_427 on April 26, 2016, 01:35:57 AM
Fuck I wish I didn't just buy brakes. I just found a complete Brembo front swap kit for $220 including calipers, rotors, and all adapting hardware.
Sell the wheels mannnn, I like the ones you had before: And they are lighter!
Buy the Brembos anyways and wait till you wear out your new brakes.
Found out the Brembos require 18in wheels so that made that decision easy.
@Char I'm keeping the BBS wheels and will be getting them refinished/powder coated.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1542/26685097581_da3d0920e6_b.jpg)
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The paint is really funky for a cellpotato to capture. They're highly metallic so light changes how they look dramatically.
cellphone
Nope, that's not a hidden word thing, moving on...
Lol. If there's one thing I'm seriously disappointed with on the 2nd gen Moto X is the camera.
Go for like an anthracite, which should match the lower body cladding. Or a dark bronze.
I don't want it to blend though. I'm gonna go for something close to the stock finish which is highly metallic silver. I'd love to go for something close to a polished or brushed look. That'd be cleaaann
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crue
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Lesbian appreciation group
You should tell the dude on the right to angle his license plate for more downforces like yours
Mine is just zip tied on :lol:
more color d00d
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fizL1NFDI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6fizL1NFDI)
Quote from: Rich on May 19, 2016, 03:15:31 AM
Lesbian appreciation group
You should tell the dude on the right to angle his license plate for more downforces like yours
Dude on the right is using his as a skid plate. The angle is appropriate.
I'm not thattttttt low tbh. I do have to fix my front lip, and I'll probably go down .25-.5" in the front.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7289/27362166810_79581f76f0_b.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on June 13, 2016, 05:13:46 AM
I'm not thattttttt low tbh. I do have to fix my front lip, and I'll probably go down .25-.5" in the front.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7289/27362166810_79581f76f0_b.jpg)
What is wrong with his rear wheel? Did he forget to tight all the lug nuts?
Must be a fat dude and the car can't handle the weight
Man, you guys are so fucking old. :facepalm: :lol:
It's all about camber man. That way you can make your car look like the suspension is broken. That's cool, brah.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 13, 2016, 10:49:00 AM
Man, you guys are so fucking old. :facepalm: :lol:
:shakesfist:
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 13, 2016, 10:49:00 AM
Man, you guys are so fucking old. :facepalm: :lol:
cuz we make fun of the latest boy-racer fads??
Camber is great for when you want to keep the outer treads that people can see in pristine condition for the half-life of your tire.
might as well add a fart can and 2ft wing
Negative rear camber is pointless. Lots of negative front camber is cool if you corner hard enough to pull the inside tire off the ground. Al Unser Jr's Camaro does that.
Quote from: RomanChariot on June 13, 2016, 01:17:30 PM
Camber is great for when you want to keep the outer treads that people can see in pristine condition for the half-life of your tire.
:rockon:
Contacted Bridgestone for warranty information. My S-04s are less than two years old and have under 10K miles on them. They've been store in my garage during winter (with the exception of the odd April snow storms) and they're dry rotted and now I have a sidewall bubble forming. I'd wanted to get PSS after these were done, but I wasn't expecting to have to do that so soon and would prefer to get these replaced for free if I could since I want to get the BBS powder coated, and that wouldn't happen if I had to pay for new tires.
Camber is OK. I like to run ~-1.5 degrees all around if I can. Makes a huge difference when you load up, and doesn't really chew through tires if your toe is lined up.
I'm at -2.5 front and -2.2 rear.
Obviously I'm bout dat stance life.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 17, 2016, 05:11:02 AM
Contacted Bridgestone for warranty information. My S-04s are less than two years old and have under 10K miles on them. They've been store in my garage during winter (with the exception of the odd April snow storms) and they're dry rotted and now I have a sidewall bubble forming. I'd wanted to get PSS after these were done, but I wasn't expecting to have to do that so soon and would prefer to get these replaced for free if I could since I want to get the BBS powder coated, and that wouldn't happen if I had to pay for new tires.
That sucks. I keep my winter wheels/tires in my garage now (and my basement in my prior house that didn't have a garage) and I would be supremely pissed if they dry rotted in 2 years. I fully expect to go through many, many years and get full mileage out of them.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 17, 2016, 05:11:02 AM
Contacted Bridgestone for warranty information. My S-04s are less than two years old and have under 10K miles on them. They've been store in my garage during winter (with the exception of the odd April snow storms) and they're dry rotted and now I have a sidewall bubble forming. I'd wanted to get PSS after these were done, but I wasn't expecting to have to do that so soon and would prefer to get these replaced for free if I could since I want to get the BBS powder coated, and that wouldn't happen if I had to pay for new tires.
Are the tires actually 2 years old, or have you owned them for 2 years?
Quote from: MX793 on June 17, 2016, 03:22:35 PM
Are the tires actually 2 years old, or have you owned them for 2 years?
I purchased them 1.5 years ago. I'm unsure of the manufacturer date but they still shouldn't be dry rotting.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 17, 2016, 07:48:48 PM
I purchased them 1.5 years ago. I'm unsure of the manufacturer date but they still shouldn't be dry rotting.
Check the DOT number stamped in the side. The last 4 digits are the week and year of manufacture.
That said, I'm inclined to agree that they shouldn't be rotting if stored in a garage. I think they debuted in 2011, so there's no way you have a tire that's more than 5 years old and in all reality, they probably aren't more than a year older than the date you purchased them.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 17, 2016, 12:52:52 PM
I'm at -2.5 front and -2.2 rear.
Obviously I'm bout dat stance life.
-2.5 is a normal autox number. You need more.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 17, 2016, 08:42:05 PM
-2.5 is a normal autox number. You need more.
I'm thinking about going to -2.7 front since there's a bit more understeer since I got rid of the rear bar.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 17, 2016, 10:20:23 PM
I'm thinking about going to -2.7 front since there's a bit more understeer since I got rid of the rear bar.
What's your toe setting?
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 17, 2016, 10:59:14 PM
0 all around.
Well if huge fender flares and 315s in the front aren't an option, then a bit more camber might be the next best thing.
You need a stiffer front bar and more camber.
Quote from: Char on June 27, 2016, 06:57:26 PM
You need a stiffer front bar and more camber.
Stiffer front bar is going to exacerbate the problem.
Who wants it?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7355/27974311605_64ff5a19a0_c.jpg)
Quote from: 68_427 on June 27, 2016, 10:29:50 PM
Who wants it?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7355/27974311605_64ff5a19a0_c.jpg)
How much?? :lol:
j/k my next purchase better have a top that goes down or ginormous sunroof
Quote from: Cookie Monster on June 27, 2016, 08:21:28 PM
Stiffer front bar is going to exacerbate the problem.
Uh, no.
Quote from: Char on July 07, 2016, 08:43:50 PM
Uh, no.
My hand is broken and I don't feel like typing a whole thing out explaining why you are wrong so I will just correctly assume that you don't know what you're talking about.
https://forums.probetalk.com/showthread.php?t=1701130839
A few posts down:
QuoteThe Effect of Anti-Sway Bars Upon TLLTD
You now understand how an anti-sway bar can be used to limit body roll. And you understand that reduced body roll can lead to a reduction in adverse camber changes for better tire traction. But what may not be obvious is the effect of anti-sway bar changes upon TLLTD (understeer and oversteer.)
In fact, given the above information, one might even assume that a firmer anti-sway bar, which leads to better camber control, would lead to better traction. So if we add a firmer anti-sway bar to the front, traction loss diminishes, so understeer is reduced, right?
Not quite. Let’s evaluate more closely the meaning of TLLTD â€" tire lateral load transfer distribution. If said another way, we might describe TLLTD as the relative demand of side-to-side energy control that is placed upon the tires. Because a firmer anti-sway bar allows less deflection, it will transfer side-to-side energy (lateral loads) at a faster rate. As the rate of lateral load transfer increases, additional demands are placed upon the tire. So if we install a firmer anti-sway bar in the front, then we increase the distribution of lateral load transfer toward the front tires. This increases the front TLLTD value, which will result in additional understeer, holding all else constant.
The same logic also holds true in the rear. A firmer anti-sway bar in the rear will increase the rate of lateral load transfer, placing more demand upon the rear tires, accelerating lateral traction loss, creating more oversteer, holding all else constant.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 07, 2016, 09:12:42 PM
https://forums.probetalk.com/showthread.php?t=1701130839
A few posts down:
That person is clearly an idiot.
What was explained to me years ago and still holds true for all BMW guys:
"it has to do with the camber curve of the macpherson strut suspension on our cars.
like all other suspensions we gain negative camber up front as the control arm moves towards horizontial.
after the control arm moves past horizontial it actually pulls the bottom of the front tires inwards (loses negative camber).The stiffer front sway helps prevent the suspension from compressing past the point where the front control arms go past horizontial and you start losing negative camber.
thats why slamming an m3 severly affects its handling. as the suspension compresses you can actually lose negative camber.
"
This is why the Grand Am cars use a hilariously large front swaybar (something like 3xmm - solid)
:facepalm:
Well then that's a bandaid fix for a shit design.
Yeah not my fault you have LOLstruts on your car. I don't have that problem, so putting a bigger front sway on my car isn't going to help.
Camber curve plays a part in it, but it's far from the sole reason why something understeers or oversteers. There's a lot that goes into how a car handles. In general though, a bigger sway bar up front will usually increase understeer.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 08, 2016, 10:05:42 AM
Well then that's a bandaid fix for a shit design.
Got to work with what you got.
FWD and VW as a whole are shit designs, yet you're strangely complacent on those matters.
Quote from: MrH on July 08, 2016, 10:21:57 AM
Camber curve plays a part in it, but it's far from the sole reason why something understeers or oversteers. There's a lot that goes into how a car handles. In general though, a bigger sway bar up front will usually increase understeer.
:orly:
I'll pick the proven option here, and just facepalm you. :facepalm:
So what does a larger rear bar do? :popcorn:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 08, 2016, 04:03:44 PM
So what does a larger rear bar do? :popcorn:
Improves transitional braking on uneven camber, part throttle, downhill, right hand turns in the southern hemisphere.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on July 08, 2016, 04:03:44 PM
So what does a larger rear bar do? :popcorn:
Most guys leave it stock or disconnect it, it does lead to some rear end teaction loss. In the high hp guys, they want the ability to tune suspension travel/articulation purely with spring rates. My car is slow, but I'll be leaving the rear bar stock.
Wait, are we talking about Subarus or dumb people's Bimmers ITT?
Quote from: Rupert on July 09, 2016, 11:58:03 PM
Wait, are we talking about Subarus or dumb people's Bimmers ITT?
I don't know anyone who is dumb and owns a BMW on this forum, so I guess we are talking about Subarus.
Quote from: Rupert on July 09, 2016, 11:58:03 PM
Wait, are we talking about Subarus or dumb people's Bimmers ITT?
Some dummy tried to talk about Subies as if they were Bimmers and got burnt.
Quote from: Rupert on July 09, 2016, 11:58:03 PM
Wait, are we talking about Subarus or dumb people's Bimmers ITT?
I thought it was about ricer miatas
Quote from: Char on July 10, 2016, 04:05:01 AM
I don't know anyone who is dumb and owns a BMW on this forum, so I guess we are talking about Subarus.
The second half of this sentence disproves the first.
Quote from: Rupert on July 10, 2016, 10:54:02 AM
The second half of this sentence disproves the first.
I'm the guy who knows what the fuck he's talking about, you must be the other guy.
Lol
Those Grand Am BMWs need bigger front bars because they run fucking slick tires.
Quote from: 68_427 on July 10, 2016, 09:36:15 PM
Those Grand Am BMWs need bigger front bars because they run fucking slick tires.
No, because they use slicks they can run a bigger bar.
My point was that using a racecar on racing slicks as an argument is mostly irrelevant when we are discussing road cars on summer/no-season tires
Quote from: 68_427 on July 10, 2016, 09:36:15 PM
Those Grand Am BMWs need bigger front bars because they run fucking slick tires.
And run on race tracks, and are paired with race springs. Because they're race cars.
Quote from: Char on July 11, 2016, 11:19:28 PM
No, because they use slicks they can run a bigger bar.
How does the tire type effect the roll axis?
Quote from: 68_427 on July 12, 2016, 12:00:06 AM
My point was that using a racecar on racing slicks as an argument is mostly irrelevant when we are discussing road cars on summer/no-season tires
Uh, not if that's what I plan on doing with my car. The original statement was that a front sway bar would increase understeer and make the car slower - I just showed the exact opposite is true.
You showed an exception, not the rule.
Quote from: Char on July 13, 2016, 04:00:51 PM
Uh, not if that's what I plan on doing with my car. The original statement was that a front sway bar would increase understeer and make the car slower - I just showed the exact opposite is true.
You're planning on copying a suspension setup from a grand am race car?
Quote from: 68_427 on July 13, 2016, 04:07:34 PM
You showed an exception, not the rule.
Didn't realize McPherson strut cars are the exception.
Quote from: Char on July 13, 2016, 04:34:22 PM
Didn't realize McPherson strut cars are the exception.
This all started when I said I am getting understeer on my car that does not use a shitty ass strut setup up front. You told me to do something that would only make my problem worse, and when called out on it you bring up examples of poorly designed suspension that have nothing to do with my car. :hammerhead:
I've played enough Forza in my day to know that a stiffer front sway bar is not the answer to reducing understeer (in general). :lol:
Quote from: Char on July 13, 2016, 04:34:22 PM
Didn't realize McPherson strut cars are the exception.
No but a Grand Am racecar is
Quote from: 68_427 on July 13, 2016, 05:30:02 PM
No but a Grand Am racecar is
Apparently it's not.
Quote from: giant_mtb on July 13, 2016, 05:28:51 PM
I've played enough Forza in my day to know that a stiffer front sway bar is not the answer to reducing understeer (in general). :lol:
Sounds like you are just bad.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on July 13, 2016, 05:17:57 PM
This all started when I said I am getting understeer on my car that does not use a shitty ass strut setup up front. You told me to do something that would only make my problem worse, and when called out on it you bring up examples of poorly designed suspension that have nothing to do with my car. :hammerhead:
Well my car is stiffer than a wet noodle and had the ability to move out of it's own way, so I guess it comes down to compromise.
Are you done yet?
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Nice corn.
Looks good.
I really dig these wheels, and the price isn't bad. I could probably sell my Speedlines and BBS and come out even or ahead with the Enkei's + PSS.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=4997808045SG&wheelMake=Enkei%20Tuning&wheelModel=TS-10&wheelFinish=Storm%20Grey&showRear=no&autoMake=Subaru&autoModel=Legacy+GT+2.5+Wagon&autoYear=1999&autoModClar=
Unfortunately mine would be flat face, but 17.7lbs for a 17x8 is not bad for less than $200 a wheel.
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Went 4Running over the weekend. I set the coils to about half stiffness since I had a couple passengers and it actually worked REALLY well on the shit dirt and gravel roads. I did do some stone paving though, but I figure that was just me helping out the community.
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Man those speedlines look so damn good.
What's a speedline?
I think I still prefer the BBS. Next year I'll get some PSS and probably 10mm spacers for them.
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What's 4Running?
Quote from: Laconian on October 19, 2016, 11:44:56 PM
What's a speedline?
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Quote from: giant_mtb on October 20, 2016, 09:20:28 AM
What's 4Running?
He's pretending he has a 4Runner, but he doesn't. Only in his dreams.
I'm lost too.
What's PSS?
Pilot Super Sports
Quote from: MrH on October 20, 2016, 09:41:32 AM
He's pretending he has a 4Runner, but he doesn't. Only in his dreams.
Ah, 4Running is driving on dirt roads since that's as close to offroad as they ever get. Got it.
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 20, 2016, 11:59:08 AM
Ah, 4Running is driving on dirt roads since that's as close to offroad as they ever get. Got it.
This. :lol:
Gonna start keeping an eye out for EG33s at the junk yards.
What is EG33.
3.3L H6 from SVX. Engines cost anywhere from $4-800, $500 at most to get someone to do the wiring for me etc. Basically I'll still need a small loan but cheaper than a S2000 or Miata.
What is SVX?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 25, 2016, 04:45:34 AM
What is SVX?
(https://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/01/04/14/39/1992_subaru_svx_2_dr_ls_awd_coupe-pic-20483-640x480.jpeg)
It can go vroom vroom or scream scream
What is can.
(http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=18711&d=1457238140)
daym
Nice can.
Hey I have idea. Why not just get whole SRX, rather than just put engine in grandmas wagon?
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 25, 2016, 05:25:16 AM
Hey I have idea. Why not just get whole SRX, rather than just put engine in grandmas wagon?
SVX is heavy and auto only.
Also not waggon
Quote from: 68_427 on October 25, 2016, 03:27:48 AM
Gonna start keeping an eye out for EG33s at the junk yards.
EEEK those are old, newer ones would be easier probably
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on October 26, 2016, 03:15:00 PM
EEEK those are old, newer ones would be easier probably
Nope. EG33 bolts right up and and it's always easier to remove sensors and things like that than to add them. The EG swap is very well documented and the engine was produced through '97 so it's actually not any older than my generation of car. The first gen 3.0L H6 (produced from 2000-2004) actually makes less horsepower as well.
Interesting. Does it bolt to a manual easily??
Yes
I've already purchased an OBDII ECU, and have a parts car lined up in Erie PA that I'm going to trailer back on Wednesday. The SVX is a runner but has over 200k miles so I'll also purchase an EG33 from Japan with ~30k miles then sell off the old one. I need the parts car for the hardware, sensors, echaust, and the entire harness. I won't be tearing the engine down and rebuilding since I don't have that kinda cash, but a low mileage engine should do for now. I also have a tranny with 3.90 gears I can get for free if my 4.44s are too much.
sweet dawg
u need dem 444s fo sho
it'll be like a poor man's Aston Martin Rapidé wagon ...
Also hey Char, if you happen to have your stock tailpipes and you don't want them let me know. I think BMW dual tips will be nice
And since NY does plug test I can't make super sweet long tubes
Quote from: 68_427 on November 13, 2016, 07:47:47 AM
Also hey Char, if you happen to have your stock tailpipes and you don't want them let me know. I think BMW dual tips will be nice
And since NY does plug test I can't make super sweet long tubes
Fuck inspections. Give me an exorbitant amount of money and I'll register your car in SC.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 13, 2016, 12:33:16 PM
Fuck inspections. Give me an exorbitant amount of money and I'll register your car in SC.
I tried having my mom register it in Florida but the car needs to be present for VIN verification.
using a svx as a parts car to build up a grandma mobile should be a criminal offense
Quote from: r0tor on November 13, 2016, 03:40:37 PM
using a svx as a parts car to build up a grandma mobile should be a criminal offense
Arrest me bruh.
:pullover:
Quote from: 68_427 on November 13, 2016, 12:51:23 PM
I tried having my mom register it in Florida but the car needs to be present for VIN verification.
Sometimes you can have LEO in the state you're in verify. But I have done it military excuse. ;)
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on November 14, 2016, 05:17:20 AM
Sometimes you can have LEO in the state you're in verify. But I have done it military excuse. ;)
How does that work if they walk out to the parking lot to check?
Quote from: 68_427 on November 14, 2016, 05:22:53 AM
How does that work if they walk out to the parking lot to check?
I was in Georgia, GA cop came out and verified what I had on the form, he signed with his badge#, I mailed it to Utah.
(UT never charged me for taxes on registering out of state)
Since then I have changed my residency to Wyoming, the income tax is zero while Utah was like several hundred/month.. (I had been planning to go back to Utah someday and go to college (instate tuition rates!) but meh have ditched that plan completely.)
Hmm.
Nobody's ever checked that I physically had the car there in Michigan.
Both El Camino and my bike were checked in KY
I figured they'd check if you have an out of state license. Hence why my cars have never been checked here. But supposedly you can register by mail in South Dakota so maybe I'll look into that.
This is of course if the wiring doesn't go as planned lol
I love making wiring harnesses. How can I convince you that I'm not kidding.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on November 19, 2016, 06:00:05 AM
I love making wiring harnesses. How can I convince you that I'm not kidding.
By taking some of my money and doing it for me
Quote from: 68_427 on November 19, 2016, 06:56:40 AM
By taking some of my money and doing it for me
Hmm ... it would have to be an exorbitant sum of said money. On top of my regular labor rate I will have to charge for travel expenses, hotel, meals, a standard 35% markup on materials, and dog sitting.
In my experience, a VIN check is required for a car with an out of state title, but I've never heard of actually checking to see if the car was in the state or not. I don't think I had to prove that when, IIRC, I had an OR license and bought cars in WA, but I might have got a WA license early in that learning experience.
It snowed
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5558/30341106243_a72b99de18_b.jpg)
Nokian Hakkaflockaflames did well again as expected
doritoes :wub:
No doritos. Don't need a rod shooting out
Quote from: 68_427 on November 21, 2016, 05:46:58 AM
No doritos. Don't need a rod shooting out
Nacho cheese doritoes
Quote from: 68_427 on November 20, 2016, 09:53:49 PM
It snowed
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5558/30341106243_a72b99de18_b.jpg)
Nokian Hakkaflockaflames did well again as expected
Nice. I am getting my winter tires put on this Friday. Once they are on I will be praying for a good snowstorm. :lol:
Ok so after some more extensive research the likelihood I'll ever be able to register the car in NY after the swap is essentially 0% due to having to pass the plug test. I'm still going to do the swap, but at this point I may end up getting the 10 day temp NY inspection, driving it down to Florida, signing it over to my mom, and registering it in Florida.
Seems easy enough right? :lol:
Lol fuck emissions testing. Move to Ohio. You can do any wild swap you want, no one cares.
Quote from: MrH on February 26, 2017, 05:58:57 PM
Lol fuck emissions testing. Move to Ohio. You can do any wild swap you want, no one cares.
I'll get a PO box
Or I'll give you the yearly cost of NY Reg + inspection to use your address
Quote from: MrH on February 26, 2017, 05:58:57 PM
Lol fuck emissions testing. Move to Ohio. You can do any wild swap you want, no one cares.
Unless you live in the counties that boarder Lake Erie! We still have Emissions testing up here! :rage: :heated: :banghead:
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on February 27, 2017, 05:22:22 AM
Unless you live in the counties that boarder Lake Erie! We still have Emissions testing up here! :rage: :heated: :banghead:
Damn hippies
Montgomery county! They don't even look at the car when you register. :lol:
Quote from: MrH on February 27, 2017, 06:52:51 AM
Montgomery county! They don't even look at the car when you register. :lol:
Michigan is the same...at least around here. I've never had to prove a thing at the DMV. Title in hand, they'll do it. Fuck going outside. :lol:
They don't check here either but you have 10 days to get it inspected
KY checks VIN but that's it.
Lucky. You have to smog the car here in CA within 30 days of buying it, unless the seller smogged it within 90 days of selling it (amount of time could be the other way around, don't remember).
Thankfully no such thing with motorcycles. Just walk in with the title, pay the $$$ and leave. :praise:
Ok so
I'll use Mike's addres
Register in Maine via mail
Drive it to Florida and register it
How hard can it be?
If your talking about a OBD2 emissions test - all you need to do to pass the test is disable the emissions PIDs... I passed emissions testing for years without a catalytic converter
Quote from: r0tor on March 02, 2017, 12:34:59 PM
If your talking about a OBD2 emissions test - all you need to do to pass the test is disable the emissions PIDs... I passed emissions testing for years without a catalytic converter
Won't that trigger the CEL? Don't be tests have to be run without it lit?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 02, 2017, 12:42:09 PM
Won't that trigger the CEL? Don't be tests have to be run without it lit?
Unplug the CEL bulb?
Quote from: CaminoRacer on March 02, 2017, 12:43:23 PM
Unplug the CEL bulb?
Are there individual bulbs in most clusters these days? Does the test involve plugging into the OBD port and scanning for codes?
I really don't know, I live in Michigan. We haven't had emissions tests since before OBD2 was a thing.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on March 02, 2017, 12:42:09 PM
Won't that trigger the CEL? Don't be tests have to be run without it lit?
So the OBD2 emissions testing just scans the system for the OBD readiness flag (basically means you went more then a few drive cycles since you reset the ECU) and for emissions related CELs. It in no way shape or form actually looks at operating data to see if the car is running correctly and the emission systems are functioning.
If you have an OBD2 programmer, all you need to do is disable a couple OBD2 flags so you don't have any active CELs and voila you passed emissions testing.
Quote from: r0tor on March 02, 2017, 02:38:37 PM
So the OBD2 emissions testing just scans the system for the OBD readiness flag (basically means you went more then a few drive cycles since you reset the ECU) and for emissions related CELs. It in no way shape or form actually looks at operating data to see if the car is running correctly and the emission systems are functioning.
If you have an OBD2 programmer, all you need to do is disable a couple OBD2 flags so you don't have any active CELs and voila you passed emissions testing.
Interesting. I don't have a programmer, now would I know where to get one since tampering with Emissions equipment is a Federal offense.
Not that I wouldn't possibly maybe do it
If you disabled the PIDs would that effect the "readiness"?
Readiness is determined by drive cycles. I'm pretty sure Cobb has programmers and software available for pretty much all lesbian brand automobiles...