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  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    usually when getting gas at a station that does not charge for air (it pisses me off). Usually once every month or two. Like I said earlier, I always visually inspect them and can tell if the pressure is off. I have a pressure gauge in each car (pop up type) and in the process of looking for a new one. Also have a compressor in each car that plugs into the power outlet (just got a new one for my new subie!).

    Hey, how can I get my wife to care more about maintenance? Owning Toyotas did help with this either.

    Greg
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    I check about every 2 weeks or so. I think I'm more aware of the tire pressures when there's a large change in temperature. I always check when we take one of the cars on a trip out-of-town.

    Haven't checked the spare ever in any of the cars/trucks I've driven. Shame on me. ;-)

    1 gauge in the OB, 1 in the Saturn. Typically, I use mine (the one from the OB) to check both cars.

    -Brian
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    I might as well join in. Always carry a gauge in the Forester. I check the pressure sporadically. I do frequent visual checks and as others have noted, I tend to be very attuned to changes in tire performance which prompt an immediate check. I carry an electric pump in the car but have not had call to use it yet on Rufus. The last check was just before my last fishing trip - 15 July.

    Ross
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    Re: paisan Jul 26, 2001 8:58am

    Only if it's Blue Tooth compatible and IP-addressable would I order the option. :p

    I check the tire pressure before long trips or when it looks low (I'm bad). Ugh, I'm ashamed to admit this as I was a part time aircraft mechanic (where I'd check them constantly). Gauges in both cars.

    locke2c> I usually don't bother putting valvestem caps on any of my tires.

    Sheesh, great idea Colin! Why bother with them? Off they go! But the OCD side of me says they "belong" on. bit, what should I do???

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    On they go and make sure you line up the little ridges around the cap (clean them first with a tooth brush) so that they all are oriented the same direction from one wheel to the next. Kinda like all the screws on my switch and outlet plates in my house. The slots all line up vertically.

    bit
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    For those of you who recall my 00 GT well the 01 is perfect. All four corners measure right on. Remember when I had everyone out measuring the ride height of their cars? Out of habit I check the 01 once and a while and am pleased as punch. Plus no squeaks or groans... just grins.

    bit
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    all the screws on my switch and outlet plates in my house.

    What's so OCD about that? ;) Actually, the electrician's book I have recommends that procedure because it demonstrates attention to detail. The author encourages the electrician that neat work is safe work.

    OT but regarding outlets, the book recommends the ground of a three-prong outlet on the top so that if something drops on a partially-plugged cord, no short occurs.

    So this:

    o | | recommended | | o not recommended

    I can't remember if this made it into the NEC.

    Now Mike, go invert your outlets ;)

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    That will keep me busy a while. Lets see are the wires long enough that I can flip the outlets or will I have to disconnect the wires? If so I think I go for the live dangersouly routine and do em hot. Like that little buzz you get.

    bit
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    I too am a bit lazy lately. I check about once a month, using a decent quality dial gauge with a pressure release button (so you don't have to remove and replace while releasing air, thus chancing too much air escaping). I do the job at home with a bicycle-type hand pump. I had bought a foot-powered pump, used it a couple of times and its now gathering dust.

    Those of you with electric pumps that you keep in your cars, how do they work? I had read an article years ago that said that all tested ones were gawdawful slow at inflating tires.
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    I check about 1x a month, but during auto-x season I check like 1x a week. But I will notice if a car has too little pressure (like my dad's legacy last night) after about 10 seconds of driving it.

    -mike
  • thecatthecat Member Posts: 535
    THINGS I LEARNED FROM LAST NIGHTS CHAT
    1. I can't read fast enough
    2. I can't type as fast as I think
    3. I don't think fast enough
    4. Patti want to know how old I am ... ahhhhhhh
    Does anybody know if Evelyn Wood has a remedial course?
    - hutch
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    I have one gauge in the car, and an electric pump with the gauge on it as well. I check approximately every 2-4 weeks, and before any type of trip.

    Barry- The electric pump is called an AirMax (if I remember correctly) and works great. Just plug it into the cigarette lighter and it can inflate a flat tire in about 5 minutes. The only time I used it was back at the Covered Bridge trip, when someones Saab got a flat. It is nice and compact and even has a work light built in.

    Mark
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    A slightly off topic question:

    Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start gathering information on restoring an older car? I am trying to talk my dad into letting me try to get his 1964 Triumph Spitfire MK I into running shape. It has not been started in a few years, but has had a car cover on it all this time. I have a limited knowledge of cars, but am willing to learn.

    Thanks,
    Mark
  • barresa62barresa62 Member Posts: 1,379
    Based on my limited experience w/MG's and Triumph's, you will have quite a lesson! :-)

    Good luck. BTW, once running well, they are fun cars.

    Stephen
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    MArk - I would just start a search on the web. I have found so much helpful info for my 49 Stude pick-up and the wife's Datsun Roadster that I am sure you will find the same for the Spitfire. For instance this site seems like a good start:

    http://www.vtr.org/

    And this one too:

    http://www.team.net/www/triumph/


    bit

  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    I used to help a friend with his TR4 and I used to rebuild MGAs. Both are quite easy to work on (the MGs being easier) but the Triumph part costs are likely to kill you. Even back in the '70s the Triumph parts cost at least twice what the MG parts did. They are also likely to be much more difficult to find. Good luck and have fun if you decide to proceed. Do you have any idea as to it's condition when it was stored?

    Ross
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    an airpump from Costco which came with a large displacement pump for large inflatables (pools, etc). It was a good price, but, can't remember the amount. ;-o The airpumps work fine, and remember, tires don't really have that much air in them relatively speaking.

    Greg
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Bit- thanks for the site info. I had done a search and come up with the VTR site,as well as www.Triumphspitfire.com . Both sites talk about the car, but nothing is mentioned about restoration work done. Are there any books you would recommend?

    Ross- The car is parked outside in the backyard under a car cover. It did run at one time. My dad had started to restore the car before he stopped. At that time, several years ago, it was mechanically fine, but the interior was shot. I can only imagine the way it is now. I know the tires are all flat, but that is as far as I have been able to get it. I remember when I wanted to learn to drive a stick shift, my dad had me sit in ti and just shift back and forth before going anywhere in it.

    Sorry for going so far off topic here. Lets see-- it was a 4spd compared to my Subarus 5spd!

    Mark
  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    Well it just depends what you want to know about restoration. The VTR site does contain a Triumph Maintenance Handbook that includes things like dash restoration, making wiring harnesses and such.

    The Triumph Spitfire page http://www.triumphspitfire.com/ has articles on windshield repair and an interchangable parts guide and a list of parts suppliers.

    For more general info on restoration the Eastwood Company http://www.eastwoodco.com sells lots of unique tools and materials for the restorer. You might also want to check out this site http://www.autorestorer.com/. I haven't spent much time there but by the name alone is seems a good starting point.

    I have done several restorations and will say right up front it is both a pain in the butt and a very rewarding process. It takes lots of patience and perserverience. And it is easy to get too ambitious which can result in just what your dad had when it was parked under the tarp... I've been there. Start small and pick and easy project like getting it running or replacing the some interior pieces. You will find lots of help once you find a meesage board or news group that has Triumphs as a focus. Or if you have deep pockets you can find a shop that will do it all for you. I've done this too out if frustration. But at that point you are much better off buying a fully restored car as it will be MUCH cheaper.


    bit

  • drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
    The MB S-class and CL-class flagships have a tire pressure monitoring system which displays the tire pressures for each tire in a little graphic of the car via the fairly large LCD information centre screen in the middle of the speedometer. It comes on once you start the car (great for when the vehicle has been left in the garage overnight) and will also warn you if the tire pressure goes down to a certain level. You can scroll through the LCD screen for other functions of course, so there is no need to leave the tire pressure graphic there unless you want it. Here's a great picture:
    http://img.seznam.cz/img_novinky/cl_v15.gif

    Regarding tire gauge accuracy (or lack thereof), you all may want to check this topic in the Aftermarket & Accessories message board. Feel free to chip in:
    dchopp "Tire gauges" Jun 27, 2001 6:45pm


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  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    Don't worry about being off topic. It's a slow day anyway. :~) Before trying to start the beast, I suggest a fluid change. You will definitely want to change *ALL* fluids (inc. brake fluid) before driving it, but I would suggest draining the engine oil and refilling before even trying to turn the engine over. Chances are high that the sump is full of sludge. Ideally you should remove the sump pan and get that nice and clean before firing it up, but a drain and fill may be good enough at first. I would do a compression test next to get an overall idea of engine condition - it can provide a wealth of information if you know how to interpret the results. I can't remember what carbs the Spitfire used, but you will want to clear any old gas out of them (it) and change the fuel filter before turning the engine over (or simply disconnect the fuel line and pump the old gas into a container. You don't want that old gunk fouling the jets in the carb(s).

    Almost makes me wish I could join you to play with the old devil. About the 4 speed, in those days a 4-on-the-floor was still considered very sporting as the American standard was still 3-on-the-tree.

    PS The spell checker is hilarious - it insisted that carb should be changed to crab! and didn't recognize sump. LOL

    Ross
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    welcome back. How was the Island. You were missed last night, but your replacement seemed nice.

    Ross
  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
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  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
    "Don't worry about being off topic. It's a slow day anyway. :~)" per above post. Just trying to help "on a slow day".

    Jim
  • drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
    Glad to hear that the chat went well.

    The trip to the island was good. I did quite a bit of driving and a few hours of walking around the downtown Victoria area (Government St. Wharf St., etc.). My calf muscles were a bit sore by the end of the day, LOL, even though I didn't have any problems stretching out in the ML. The heated seat (bum and back areas) were great and I kept it on Level 1 or 2, even with the A/C set to 19 degrees C. Downtown Victoria is a bit confusing with all of the one way streets going one direction and the other, but at least they're clearly marked. I was shocked, but delighted, to find that the parking just about 5-10 minutes from the Legislature and next to the wharf was only 1.25/hr. That's unheard of in downtown Vancouver.

    The drive to Tsawassen was great, especially the (almost empty) part of Highway 17 with a 100 km/hr speed limit. The Patricia Bay Highway from Swartz Bay to Victoria was also good, with just a couple of red lights. Ferry rides were also good; "Queen of Vancouver" going there (8am ferry), and "Spirit of Vancouver Island" coming back (7pm ferry). Very tight areas in the vehicle levels of the ships though, and those power folding mirrors came in handy as I was cutting it really close to the bulkheads of the ship, but not so close that the other doors couldn't be opened.

    Weather was sunny and about 22-25 degrees C. They weren't kidding about not having enough water. Just about all of the grass was brown, and I saw a couple of places spray painting their grass green :-). Because of all of the bugs, there were lots of bugs around as shown by the amoung of bugs which landed on the back of my side mirrors, front grill, bumper, and hood deflector. The deflector did seem to work well though, with no bugs on the hood or on my windshield whatsoever!

    BTW, I noticed a lot of out-of-town vehicles in Victoria, with ones as far as New Mexico and Tennesse! Many WA state vehicles too.


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  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    Look at the brain on Jim. Impressive list of links. You are awsome. Wanna find me some stuff on Studebaker pickups?

    bit
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Thank you folks very much! I rally want to do this thing, now it is a matter of when.

    Once again, this Subaru group shows its diversity and knowledge. Getting back "on topic" stopped by my dealer last night who said they are having a hard time selling the VDC. He says its a great car, but people see the price tag and want to go for the European cars,as they have the better rep! This may be a good time for anyone looking for a VDC.

    Mark

    BTW -When I finally get the Spit up and running I will be sure to post some pictures. Actually, if I can do it myself, I'll try to do a picture history along the way--a la Juice!
  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
    I keep hearing about it, but have never seen a link. Anybody have one?

    Jim
  • jimmyp1jimmyp1 Member Posts: 640
    Seems to be a little bit more specific than Triumph restorations....last off-topic post Mr. Host.....promise.


    studebaker-pickups Info Page

    studebaker-pickups -- A mailing list devoted to the restoration and preservation of Studebaker pickups. About studebaker-pickups This list is intended to be used by persons working on restoring and preserving Studebaker pickup trucks.


    http://www.classicpickups.com/mailman/listinfo/studebaker-pickups


    Jim

  • originalbitmanoriginalbitman Member Posts: 920
    I like that. Has a nice ring to it. And thanks for the link...

    bit
  • lark6lark6 Member Posts: 2,565
    Subabakers. I thought bit and I were the only Stude-Sube owners out here!

    Ed
  • drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
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  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    drew_:

    I visited your part of the world a couple of weeks ago and also took the Queen of Victoria from Tawassen to Swartz Bay. It was in a Hertz Taurus and I was frustrated to discover that their extra-cost "NeverLost" GPS navigation system was totally useless once the ferry left the Vancouver mainland. It should be called "AlwaysLost". They have no database coverage on Vancouver Island/Victoria. I got my money back for THAT option.

    My bus, train and finally Taurus travels over about 12 days took me through the Canadian Rockies via Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. What totally amazed me during that time was the almost total absence of Subarus. If I saw eight of them in all that time it was a lot, and I WAS looking for them. I had presumed that Subarus would have been much more popular in the region. I see more than that in my short daily commute in the suburbs north of NYC.

    Any thoughts about this?
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Drew: Welcome back to terra firma... glad you had a good trip. Reminded me of my trips to Victoria... once in 8th grade for Civics class, later with Grace on a bit of a holiday. Found a china shop just a couple blocks from the legislature complex that had a large inventory of Hammersley china... gotta get back there!

    Obligatory OT comment: didn't have a Subaru then, will take the Subaru then :)

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • armac13armac13 Member Posts: 1,129
    I guess you were just unlucky. There are always between 5-8 Subarus parked in the faculty lot (out of ~ 120 cars) at my college. I guess it must just be that we're so smart. :~) Actually in Vancouver one sees a lot of them in some areas of town and virtually none in others. Very spotty coverage. They are also not nearly are popular as they are in Washington State for some reason.

    Ross
  • amishraamishra Member Posts: 367
    Part of the reason you won't see that many Subaru's in Canada anywhere is their spotty dealer network. A lot of the communities don't even have Subaru dealerships.


    Even in the bigger cities, dealerships usually sell something else side-by-side with the Subaru's. (Mine side Jaguars with Subarus http://www.geminimotors.com)


    This is actually one of my concerns with Subes, especially since I've been stranded because of car failures in decent towns (40,000+) with no Subaru dealer within a 100 mile radius. (And that was with a 2000 Outback!)

  • mouse409mouse409 Member Posts: 34
    Just got a 2001 Subaru cutback wagon. I don't know any of the buzz words or almost anything about the Subaru. We needed a new car, live in the snowy NE and decided it would be a good car. So far it has been a joy. Been following the post's for a week or so, and decided to check in.
    =^..^=
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    and congratulation.
    Do tell more about your cutback wagon... ;-)
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    Thanks for joining us. How many miles? What color? Is this your first Subaru? First AWD?

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • texsubarutexsubaru Member Posts: 242
    Whew! Haven't checked in for, oh, most of this month and just had to wade through nearly 500 posts here!

    Been in a strangely busy at work and also took a long weekend trip out of town. Spent a few nights in a rented cabin on the outskirts of the tiny Round Top, Texas, reputedly Pop.81, where the University of Texas owns a nearby old German farm, Winedale, that's now used as a venue for an annual summer Shakespeare festival. It's less than 2 hours from Austin, so not a major roadtrip and my Forester only got to experience a few very well-graded dirt roads out there.

    Anyway, to remark on topics that popped up while I was out of the loop:
    -- the Amadeus looked like an absolutely gorgeous car, though I'm a little dubious on the practicality of a 2-door wagon.
    -- Nice to hear about government/emergency vehicle Subarus. I wonder if Subaru offers any sort of special "cop car" option packages (special heavy-duty suspensions, etc.) in any foreign markets, such as Australia, where they see police use?
    -- I'd be very much in favor of auto tire pressure monitoring if the equipment could be made genuinely cheap and thoroughly reliable. (For the record, I own two tire-pressure gauges, one that stays in the Forester and one that stays home, plus a portable air compressor, yet I'm pretty erratic in how often I check my tires. Like someone -- maybe Juice? -- wrote, I probably vary anywhere from once a week to once every months.)
  • miksmimiksmi Member Posts: 1,246
    Thanks for the update. I know what you mean about the 500 posts.. I've recently been through that myself. Glad you're back.

    ..Mike

    ..Mike

  • sibbaldsibbald Member Posts: 106
    Yes, Victoria has brown grass (my first summer off from not cutting the damn stuff) and did you say bugs? Sorry old buddy, but you must have brought them with you
    :-)

    I am sure others must have thought you had too much of something when you said we were painting our lawns but... Victorian's are sickly proud of their image and their gardens. I do think that the painting thing is just a little bit much! Like give the money you would use to paint your lawn to charity!

    Anyway, glad you enjoyed your visit to our special place and now you have to keep the secret.

    Cheers,

    Tom
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day
    The Police here in Victoria, Australia use both Impreza WRX and Forester GTs. I gather that these are straight out of the box with no mods beyond slightly heftier alternator and battery to cope with light bar.

    I can assure everyone that they shift very rapidly and are the pursuit car of choice when the weather is poor. In drier conditions, the Holden Commodore is more appealing but does not handle as well in wet conditions.

    The ambulance service also uses Forester GTs which are the turbo version here. Again minimal modifcation.

    Cheers

    Graham
  • drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
    Thanks for the welcomes, guys :-).

    Tom, I wish that I had known that you are in Victoria, maybe we could've met! I heard about the lawn painting, so I wasn't surprised but rather amused.

    Next time that I go back I won't be as rushed and I'll be able to visit the places that wasn't able to this time around. Hopefully the grass will be greener by then too ;-)

    Ross & Barry, come to think of it, I didn't see any Subarus either! However, I did see a new Jeep Liberty. One of the people I was with shrieked, "Eew, that's ugly", heh heh.

    There were a few Subarus on the ferries though, but I was driving the only MB vehicle on board the Queen and Spirit-class ferries.


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  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    120 posts in 3 days???
  • hammersleyhammersley Member Posts: 684
    Graham... aren't they a bit small for that purpose? I'm an old ambulance jockey from way back, and the big Cadillac land yachts were too small! Perhaps I'm spoiled now by the big, modular, truck-type rigs we use today. Seems all you could do in a Forester would be "scoop & run", and a cramped bit of that it would be!

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • grahampetersgrahampeters Member Posts: 1,786
    G'day

    Sorry about that. "Ambulance" needs a bit of defining. Here in Melbourne, I gather they are used by the MICA teams (Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance) for initial treatment. They move a lot quicker than the full size ambulances and allow paramedics to get to an accident or incident more quickly. A full size ambulance follows as necessary.

    Unfortunately, Melbourne is now saddled with very inappropriate large (GMC) ambulances apparently imported from the USA. I don't think they move as quickly as the old Ford F150 based units which were locally built about 20 years ago. There must be some reason for them though.

    Wierdly, in some places, paramedics use motorbikes (Paris) or pushbikes (York in UK) to get to incidents more quickly. I think they talk about "Golden Minutes" or something.

    Cheers

    Graham
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Talking about the varied uses of Subarus I just came back from Philadelphia and noticed that the Fox news team had 3 Subaru Outbacks. Also, when i stopped by my dealer the other day he told me he heard that Nassau County PD was going to get 5 WRXs. I guess the cops out there are willing to try something different, although I seem to recall their having a Ford Mustang as a pursuit car a few years ago. (My apologies for using the F word.)

    Mark
  • drew_drew_ Member Posts: 3,382
    I think it's called the golden hour, which is the initial hour where it can mean the difference between life and death for a person.


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