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-Colin
Haven't made the decision if I like it or not yet but I'll keep you in mind if I decide I don't want it. I still have my stock Forester shifter so I could put that back in and send out the Kartboy.
Ken
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1400062&a=12183873&p=44301948&Sequence=0&res=high
So mine and the STi are the same, but the RS and Forester stock are not.
In length, it looks like in order, longest to shortest:
Forester OE
RS OE and STi (aka SPT) are about the same
kartboy is shortest
-juice
Oh yeah, that photo. I thought you meant a side-by-side post installation comparison.
Looks like the Impreza L shifter is the same as the Foresters:
http://www.azscooby.com/mods/AZScooby/Peaty/shiftlever.php
I guess if I went to a 2.5 RS shifter I would probably get a shorter throw. The local dealer sells just the shift lever for $65.
I'm still conteplating.
Colin -- would ya be interested in buying a used Kartboy lever?
Ken
-Colin
-juice
I just e-mailed an offer to you at your bigfoot address. Let me know what you think.
Ken
at least that's what I recall it costing on my fiance's Pontiac Sure-Fire.....
RP
In the future, use anti-seize on the studs and make sure to set the torque properly with a torque wrench. (mazda alloys take like 70-75lb/ft)
-Colin
Note: Electric brakes require separate wiring from what is available in the 4-pin trailer lighting plug. The amperage can exceed what most lighting systems are capable of sourcing. In addition there usually must be a means of manual brake application, separate from the brake pedal.
Thanks in advance,
Theo
Bob
I know the brakes worked. With an empty trailer, you could lock up the brake wheels with a quick apply of the brakes.
A manually controlled electric brake is probably way safer (and more reliable), but the surge brakes worked for my trailer.
-Brian
Bob
-mike
If you're pulling a trailer where the trailer weight is always about the same, say with a boat trailer, they may be okay. If, however, you're pulling a utility trailer, where the weight of the trailer (with payload) may vary considerably each time you use it, surges brakes may not be a good idea.
I asked the trailer dealer about surge brakes, and he wasn't very fond of them. He strongly recommended electric brakes.
Bob
If you're going on a trip (vacation, etc.) with a trailer, then I'd go with the electric brakes.
-Brian
Talk about trailers, I think I may buy one, smaller than Bob's, like the one Hutch bought. It seems I find a use for one just about every single weekend.
Suggestions? Would used be OK?
-juice
You might want to visit some trailer dealers to window-shop and get some info first. I wouldn't get anything smaller than a 4x8. You might want to haul paneling at some point.
Bob
-mike
Any trailer dealers around here (MD)?
-juice
There's one just off Rt. 27 in Mt Airy, just north of I-70 on the right, across the street from Century Ford. It's not on Rt. 27, but can be seen from Rt. 27. At least the Ford dealer can be seen. It's a farm supply store that also sells trailers and trailer parts.
Then there's Jiffy Hitch, which is where I got mine. They're located in Baltimore and Millersville. Here's their link:
http://www.jiffyhitch.com/html/hitches_parts.html
There are many more dealers. Those are the ones I'm familiar with.
Bob
If you do not plan on using a wire harness to hook up an aftermarket head unit to the factory wire harness be aware that the sube window antenna has a power signal booster that needs power when the radio is on otherwise you are going to have poor to no reception.
This information only applys if you splice into the facory wiring, you need to hook up the power antenna wire to the brown wire in the subaru harness, I learned this the hard way a wire harness was not available here for some reason so I hooked into the factory harness on the sub hook up and never thought about the window antenna having a booster, I can tell you I thought about it when I had poor reception, The moral of the story here is if a wire harness is available to hook up whatever head unit you buy use it and save yourself a lot of grief.
Cheers Pat.
I'm starting to hunt around for used ones. If not, I'll buy one new.
-juice
In addition, I added a third (tongue) wheel for easy maneuvering in my driveway, a spare tire, wood sides, many tie-downs on the floor planks, plus mis. hardware.
I'm guessing(?) my total investment to be about $1200.00, perhaps a bit less.
So, juice, if you're looking for a 4x8, the costs would be quite a bit less. You should ask Hutch, since he has a trailer similar to what you want.
Bob
-juice
PS Hutch paid $840 for his, and still had to build the sides. Gotta rethink the budget I guess. That's a lot of delivered mulch and wood chips!
I'll keep my eyes peeled upstate for you. Once summer comes people usually have tons of em on their lawns for sale.
-mike
$400 is possible, but you may have to do a lot of looking to find one in that price range. Used 4x8 trailers are somewhat rare, and may be hard to find.
Bob
-Frank P.
Bob
Could you repost your horn modification? Which horn did you use? Some idiot in a pickup cut me off today and I really wished I had a beefier horn to blast her!
Ken
-Frank P.
Cheers!
Paul
Thanks,
Mark
She likes bigger cars, so I'll sell her on a Blitzen when Subaru starts offering them. All it would take is one drive!
The trailer would give Sandy as much utility as I'd ever need. Though friends may start asking me to help them move...uh-oh.
I fit 22 x 3 cubic foot bags of cedar mulch, but it turns out that was not nearly enough. The stuff packs down, so turns out I need a LOT more. I could have it delivered for maybe $200, but that plus all the mulch I use and I could pay off the trailer in just one season.
OK, you got me. I just want a new toy!
-juice
PS Ken - mine is the Highway Blaster, about $10 from Pep Boys. Get the low note, loud one. But if you really want loud, there's nothing like Hella twin horns!
-mike
I stopped by TSC Tractor Supply Co. in Mt Airy this afternoon. You may want to check them out, as far as trailers are concerned.
They have a 4x6 tilt lawn mower trailer for $299.99.
This a neat place to go to, if you're into farm equipment. While I was there I picked up their catalogue. In the trailer section they offer (besides the above mentioned trailer):
4x8 trailer kit for $229.99
4x8 tilt trailer for 399.99
5x8 trailer w/gate for $499.99
All these trailers are rated for 2000# (Class I)
They also have larger trailers too. Here's their web site. You can find directions on the site.
Bob
http://www.tractorsupplyco.com/map/html/md.htm
I've lurked on this site for awhile and have enjoyed the varied discussions going on here. I have an audio problem and I hope you can help. I am a somewhat new owner of a base 2K OB and just bought a 6 ad changer (FM modulator type). When it came to linking it to my radio I realized I need to remove the radio to access the antenna jack (oh no!!). The trim around the radio/heater heads is resisting my efforts to pull it off. Any suggestions on accessing this jack w/out removing the radio would be appreciated.
IA,
entoman
bit
they were really easy to do, for some reason i didn't think it would be. it took maybe 15 minutes tops.
the difference between the wanna be halogens i had in before and the xenon i have now is ridiculous. the beam is sooooooooooooooo much much much more clear and I can see way better now. a great, pretty cheap little mod to do.
I started having problems with my intake yesterday. my car would start but it wouldn't run. I checked the tube that runs to the MAF sensor and it was still connected. after 20 minutes of swearing and cursing my car it started and ran fine. i think i am going to take my intake back to the guy who made it. can i reattach my original hosing and filter box? i don't have the snorkus, it was turned into a couple of pieces in it's exctraction. i have a K&N filter so the difference won't be drastic but it will be different.
seamus
-mike
Bob: excellent info. I'll probably go up there tonight and just bite the bullet. That trailer kit plus some extras ought to fall into my price range.
I'll keep you guys posted.
-juice
-mike
I picked up a thick catalogue (near the front door) which listed everything this chain offers. If you want a 4x8, you may have to order it. Also, you could check the Westminster dealer, which is also listed. Give them a call first.
Bob
Bob
-juice