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-Colin
Thanks. I installed mine before reading your post...Guessed at the lines and disconnected the pass. side one, had my wife turn the engine over and saw the tranny fluid come out. Knew I had the right line when I saw this. Also mounted my in front of the condenser.
I'm not "lifting" the front that often. However I do feel it if I take a corner a little fast, or when coming off the highway in a curving exit ramp that it is leaning more. It just feels like the car is leaning more, so I am trying to think of ways to tighten it up.
I know that I have waited all this time before deciding to do something about it, but it is starting to bug me. Or, it could be that I am comparing my car with all the improvements that are coming out in the 05's. Right now these are ideas I'm just kicking around, and I figure with all the experince from the crew here I can glean some knowledge.
Mark
A bigger swaybar could be the answer, though. What you're describing is what they're made for-- stiffer springs would be the other alternative and you feel those all the time.
-Colin
It's still very controllable. Stay on the gas, you feel the power shifting to the front wheels, they pull you out of the skid like magic.
-juice
Thanks for the advice.
Mark
Get some sways, end links, and upgraded springs Oh and COME to an auto-x already!
-mike
All in good time. Right now I am overseeing the renovation of my Mom's building, and getting ready to move her down to the 1st floor. That's why I haven't done anything lately.
Mark
-mike
Mark
I think I prefer modding cars.
-Colin
I'm not that nuts, er, industrious:-) One of the hardest things I did was weed out contractors to get the right one. And to keep this on topic, I hope to be able to do some minor repairs on my Subaru soon.
Mark
Ed
-Colin
The last pic. is my mod for clear front corners.
Cheers Pat.
Cheers Pat.
-Colin
Looks like you're having a dry summer from the looks of the grass.
-Brian
I think these are a great improvement over the plastic wheel covers and steel wheels that come stock with the TS. What I didn't realize until after insallation was that the WRX tires are 2" larger in diameter than the TS tires. So much for my idea of using a stock TS wheel for a full size spare.
Photo here:
http://users.sisna.com/ignatius/subaru/mods/wheels/wrxwheel.jpg
Also made a little writeup for the jacking procedure, that question seems to come up now and again:
http://users.sisna.com/ignatius/subaru/mods/jack
The writeup is now on scoobymods under miscellaneous, as it's not really a mod but just info.
Pat, the wagon looks great!
utahsteve
Does anyone have info on jacking up one SIDE? That would make front<>back tire rotations a breeze.
Jim
Cheers Pat.
2" bigger rims? I thought they were 16" vs. 15" for the TS.
I use wood, like you do, to protect from damage. I use pressure treated wood that's a little thicker, though. The wood absorbs the punishment, so the car stays intact.
Jim: I have used a long 2"x4" to lift the side. I run a piece of wood along the entire side, between the two jack points, to spread the weight, it's always worked for me. Try at your own risk of course. The key is to drill a slot into the wood so it doesn't slip off.
-juice
I have gotten feedback from a few people using other things between the jack and diff, including: metal backed rubber pad, rubber floor mat sections, and even a hockey puck.
utahsteve
The donut is probably useless if the new tires are that big.
-juice
Just got my 2004 and wondering, since the radio changed from my 2003 model: what is Subaru's recommendation, if any, for installing satellite radio in this car? Preferred receivers, type of hookup, antenna, etc.
Thanks!
Dave
Actually, what do you do in your case -- didn't you go with bigger rims for Sandy than the spare?
Ken
I keep the spare at something like 40psi, knowing I can always air down. Also, both my front and rear differentials are open.
I thought about getting a 5th rim and tire, but it does not fit! Ugh.
Note to Subaru - make that tire well just a liiii-iitle bigger please.
-juice
I undid a previous mod by removing the Amsoil air filter and replacing it with the OEM paper variety. After some time I've come to the conculsion that any performance gains were solely in my head - specifically in my ears with the increased roar through the snorkus. I may be wrong so of course I retained the Amsoil filter.
I also added the enormous mod of...wait for it...adding an additional plastic coat hanger loop to the passenger side grab handle. I travel a lot for work and often have to wear suits when I do, so I thought it would come in handy at some time.
Ed
Jim
Almost 56K in 3 yrs. 6 mos. is a lot but there are many who do much more. Sometimes I wish for a company car but such is unlikely in the America of 2003; besides it'd likely be something I wouldn't enjoy driving as much as this car.
Sorry for the digression.
Ed
-juice
Anyway, I moved it over to the driver's side so there are two hooks there now. Any more and I'll be able to hang a shower curtain.
Ed
-juice
Jon
-juice
GOOD ONE!!!
Len
While on vacation, with the help of some other subie folks we converted over the '96 Impreza L to a formidable autox/track car here is the mod list so far:
Rad Hoses
B&M 29,000GVWR ATF Cooler
KYB AGX Adjustable Struts
Eibach Prokit Springs
WRX Wheels with Toyo Proxie RA1 tires
Front WRX Stock Rotors and Calipers
Hawk HP+ Track/Street Pads
Gutted Interior
Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars
Rear Adjustable Whiteline Sway Bar 18-20-22mm
Whiteline front and rear end-links
Whiteline Upgraded rear swaybar mounts
Removed the dented front bumper beam
removed front wheel well liners
Built aluminum frame to hold front bumper cover
turn-signal intake
NGK Plugs
NGK Wires
Momo Steering Wheel from WRX
Water Wetter + Water for Radiator
Thats about it
-mike
Let's see that puppy!
Ed
We haven't even started on any power mods yet. Most likely we'll just put on straight pipes with resonators in the rear, and then next summer do a WRX motor swap into it and full cage.
-mike
I want to see the car!
Ed
-Colin
hg
Soon it will be like the RalliSpec car I saw at an auto-x. Old Mitsu hatchback with an EVO engine. :-)
-Dennis
The car does look horrid though. It's a combination of primer and green.
-mike
Not like we're going to go cruising with it picking up chicks ;-)
-Dave