Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    See? I wasn't alone - Bob couldn't see it either.

    I was wondering if it'd been taken down because of war chat.

    Ed
  • jfljfl Member Posts: 1,399
    Mike, Thanks for the beer links. I rarely get to the East coast any more, not to mention the mid-Atlantic, but I'll be sure to checkout Fordham's when I'm there.

    Jim
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    No prob, Jim. I see they have distributors in DE, DC, VA, RI, FL, and PA. Hey, I'll join you on the tour!

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    The hamster must have mis-filed it, and then found it again. :)

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Tell your sis-in-law congrats, Bob. Hers is a lot like my dad's, except he got a Limited.

    Brenda sent me the recipe for Michael's Favorite cookies, and during lent. Oh, how cruel! ;-)

    -juice
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Welcome back! I missed having you around. Glad to hear you are feeling better.

    100 posts since Thursday? From the looks of it I'd say I picked an ok time to be AWOL. ;-)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Loosh: now that it's warming up, if you wanna do that service I was thinking about taking a day off to catch up. Let me know.

    Speaking of chores, Sandy really came in handy this weekend. I replaced that ceiling over the front porch that had collapsed. It was about 32'x5', a little smaller than my original guesstimate.

    Off to Home Depot for 5 sheets of 3/8" OSB plywood, 4'x8'. How to get it home? Hmm, that roof rack can hold 150 lbs. Let's go for it.

    One sheet was cut up and I layed it inside over the front passenger seat. I had that seat forward and reclined. You can easily fit the 8' inside with the hatch closed, too.

    The other 4 sheets went up on the roof - no problem! They helped me tie it to the roof with a roll of plastic instead of rope, it was funny. The plastic made buffeting sounds while I drove, but the plywood was secure and made it home no problem.

    I'd actually thought that the 2 sections of 6'x8' fence were heavier and a bigger challenge. I hauled those a year or two ago.

    Any how, love that roof rack!

    -juice

    PS The patio ceiling looks muuuuch better, I just gotta figure some way to add texture to it to hide the seams. Suggestions?
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    juice - If you've got pic's that would help. What kind of texture are you talking about?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I took pix of the plywood on top of the Forester, but don't have the camera here at work. If I remember I'll take pix tonight.

    I'm not sure about what type of texture to use. Right now I basically have plywood nailed and screwed onto the studs in the ceiling. I did a fair job but there are some 1/8" gaps here and there, and the screws stand out.

    It's outside and exposed to moisture, so I need something to cover it up. Either some type of mud or a vinyl cover of some sort? Then I figure I'll vent it so the shingles above don't bake.

    Where was that web site brought up when Ken asked about his house?

    -juice
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    Juice - here ya go. http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/

    Very helpfull folks.

    bit
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    I assume you used an exterior grade plywood with a finished side? Otherwise, it's gonna be pretty rough...

    You can putty the gaps shut, and then texture the whole bit and paint over the texture to protect if from the elements, or you can clad it with a vinyl or MDF siding material. The latter should also be painted, as it will disintegrate if it get's wet.

    Plywood under MDF goes a long way towards keeping the MDF from warping. Our house is constructed with plywood under MDF siding - makes a huge difference.

    Hope this helps,

    -brianV
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    You could put vinyl soffit up there -- sort of like vinyl siding, but made to go on the underside of overhangs, eaves, porch roofs, etc... Home Depot ought to have it in white. Put up a J-channel trim on the edges, and then just slide the sections of soffit in, tack it in the middle. Piece of cake. In most new houses, they put the soffit right up under the rafters, with no plywood at all.

    And as a useless 20/20 hindsight suggestion, I might have used texture-111 type of plywood that has a faux-siding look to it. The only donwside is that it's tough to paint.

    So, I vote for soffit!

    Craig
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yes, exterior grade 3/8" plywood, pre-primed.

    I might go with the vinyl if only to avoid painting. Do they come in tiles?

    -juice
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    Not sure. If you don't have vinyl anywhere else, I'd be careful not to upend the overall "look", if you know what I mean.

    -brianV
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yeah...but, I want it to breathe, i.e. I don't want to seal it up so that it would hold water if that ever happened again.

    -juice
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    It comes in sheets, usually about 24" wide by 8-10-12 ft long (if you buy a full box, it's easy to get home on a roof rack). The long edges of the sheets lock together, similar to vinyl siding. Within the 24" width, the material is grooved to look like multiple planks. When viewed from a distance, it looks like tongue and groove wood.

    You can get solid soffit, or vented, which has small slots punched in it (not see through). Most people alternate -- a few sheets of solid, one vented. If you wanted to keep moisture from getting trapped, you could go full vented or partial vented.

    As far as the look -- well if it's up under a ceiling, I think it would be fine. We have butter-colored dutch lap siding, and white vinyl soffit under our porch, and they look fine together.

    Here's some info: http://www.alcoahomes.com/soffit.html

    Craig
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    is great. I can even get home improvement advise. I am currently looking at new windows and vinyl siding for the homestead. Hey, I heard on the radio that the latest trend is naming your house. There is a web site and company that will officially log the name you choose ($99 service). They claim it raises the value! :)
    Hmmm, maybe I'll choose a name with a "K" in it.

    Greg
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Bingo, that's the type of thing I'm looking for. Thanks.

    Greg: actually, the name is "Dave" but it's already taken by 65% of Crew members' houses.

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Funny this comes up, I'm going to be doing something to ours this spring too. Right now it's wood with no venting. And the siding is wood also.

    Since the wood soffit is in good shape (as is the wood siding), I'll probably just cut holes in the soffit and put a soffit vent in place. At this point, I would figure maybe 3 vents per side (ranch house), but I'll probably have to read up on soffit venting a bit more (just guestimating right now). Then, I get to do some painting - all the outside.

    -Brian
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    brianV: Got the email, mailed you back.

    Greg: Santa Clara? Let me know when you're in town -- that's my neck of the woods. Kate500 is also nearby.

    Ken
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    juice -- glad to know you're still using Sandy for hauling stuff around! The other day, I bought a 6' fiberglass step ladder. I just folded down the back seat and fliped back the front seat and it easily fit inside.

    Anyone here know much about flashing (the kind around chimneys, that is ;-) ). Our roofer noticed the flashing around the chimney looked like it was the original and suggested we change it (about $600). The previous owner apparently re-did the roof a few years ago, but kept the original flashing. No dampness around the chimney, however.

    How much of a gamble if I wait a little longer?

    Ken
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Juice: If it's paint/texture you're after, go back to Home Depot and buy a bucket of texture paint & a sea sponge. Roll the paint on really thick, a small area at at time, then pattern it with the sea sponge as you go. Not sure if it will handle the moisture, though. I wonder if you could apply a sealant after the decorating was done?

    Ken: I vote new flashing to go with new roof. You'd hate to find a leak later & have to peel back the roof to replace the flashing. Of course, I can say that, since I'm playing fast & loose with somebody else's money. :) If it's dry, I'd take a chance & wait until next fall's moist weather.

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    after a long, unpleasant business trip! I've been reading and catching up - so, congrat's on the new wheels, the home improvements, speedy recovery on the slip and falls, etc. It almost read like a novel!

    They are working on my "chat" connection. Funny thing - after I posted on Thursday, I couldn't post again. It seems our server thought I was going to Ed moan ds, and wouldn't allow me to access. Seems that kink is worked out.

    Well, back to reading. I'm so glad to see everyone is still here and all is pretty much well. Thanks for all of your kind words. They helped a lot. I'm hoping to be back full time really soon.

    I'll be posting more now that I caught up on the reading!

    Patti
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    It's good to have you back, Patti -- even if it's part time. Now the Crew feels complete.

    Ken
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    So, how is your back? 100% yet?

    -Brian

    (btw, can you help us out with 'direct-control' on the Forester XT automatic?)
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    I'll pass on the word about the 'direct control". Heck, I haven't nagged them for awhile. Guess its time I let them know I'm back.

    I'm feeling a lot better. It could take another 8 months to heal according to the Dr., but I've had enough of the stay at home routine. As long as I behave, I'll be fine. No 5-speeds though. I have to go with an automatic for a bit. I'm driving a lovely GT Sedan right now. I have to admit it is easier!

    Let the product suggestions role in!! Hey, do you think we could make this easier by setting up a new board? Maybe "Future Subaru Suggestions"?

    Chat with you soon!

    Patti
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    Patti, it's been too long! Glad to 'see' you again.

    Perhaps there's an automatic Forester turbo in your future. ;-)

    -Colin
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Its real good to hear from you have been sorely missed here, so you are finally driving a real car LOL This is from a dedicated GT owner.

     Cheers Pat.
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    I just saw something very inspiring on Vision TV tonight, since this is lent they record the Catholic mission, well there was a guy on and because of thalidomide he was born without arms.

      This guy has learned to play guitar with his feet, and not just play he is excellent, as well as chording he was also picking I could not believe what I was seeing.

      Boy how to overcome adversity.

      Cheers Pat.
  • yellowbikedon1yellowbikedon1 Member Posts: 94
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    the family is back together again. Welcome back Patti.

    Don - How is Marianne doing?

    Greg
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Patti- If we hadn't heard from you, we were fully prepared to take up torches and march on SOA's headquarters (ala Frankenstein mob) to demand your release from the dungeon!

    -Frank P.
  • subaru_teamsubaru_team Member Posts: 1,676
    sounds like a way to get everyone together for lunch, huh? The dungeon might just be worth that!!

    Thanks for the smiles everyone! FYI - pricing and other interesting tidbits on the STI version of the WRX should be available towards the end of the month. I'll share what I can, the moment I'm given the okay.

    Patti
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Great to see you back! Everyone here has been concerned about your recovery. So, are you now back at work full-time, or are you just on a part-time status, easing yourself back?

    "Future Subaru Suggestions"?

    Not a bad idea! This would help separate future model "news" (the current topic) from future model "needs & desires." It would certainly make your task much easier in terms of gathering info to pass on to product planning. I'm all for anything that will make future Subies better, and this sounds like a good start. Karen, what do you think?

    Bob
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Nobody has asked how is your voice? I hope it is recovered.

    Cheers Pat.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Thanks Paul, but I don't think I want it sealed. I just prefer the idea of having it nicely vented, so that soffit is probably what I'll do.

    Ken: I'd replace that flashing. Just the minor damage my house suffered was estimated at $835. $600 is less and you can rest assured.

    Glad to see you're back Patti. I was trying to fill in for you but that's like putting a finger to stop a leak in the Hoover Dam!

    Yes, Patti, please ask if Direct Control = Shiftronic in some way.

    Also, Forester XT pricing? Baja Turbo prices? :-)

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    juice: Yeah, I'm thinking I'm going to do it so I have one less thing to worry about. Oh the joys of homeownership!

    Patti: Does the GT sedan have the sportshift? How do you like it? Do you find yourself using it?

    Ken
  • bsvollerbsvoller Member Posts: 528
    So glad to hear you're feeling better. Welcome back!

    -brianV
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Shiftronic is cool, but I bet she's making better use of those seat heaters! :-)

    -juice
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Welcome back Patti! Glad to hear you are feeling better.

    Mark
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Patti- Catching up on these topics is almost impossible after just missing a week. I can't even imagine trying to catch up after being gone for months!

    -Frank P.
  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    You've been missed! Hope you're feeling well and will be getting better and better as time progresses.

    I'm totally salivating over Forester XT... any word on pricing? will it run on Premium or Regular (kinda important now, with gas prices in Bay Area over $2.00/gal)?
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    I see you are getting some feedback on your roof problem over at Breaktime.

    bit
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246

    ..Mike

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Yeah, bit, time to go read up on that forum. Don't worry, I always check here first! :-)

    -juice
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    and the crew is whole again. It's about time!!!

    Steve
  • yellowbikedon1yellowbikedon1 Member Posts: 94
    Thanks for asking about Marianne. She has good and bad days. BUT, she did a 15 mile bike ride with the gang on Sunday so we continue to hope! Don
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