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I'll pass on anything I find out.

I bought a pair of these on ebay for my '97 Impreza wagon. Having removed the plastic insert in the bumper I can't figure out how to mount them in there. It's obvious to me that the previous owner had dinked around with the brackets and one or both of the foglights might be mounted up-side down. In any event, does anyone have information on mounting them or could drop me a picture of how yours are mounted ('97 to '01 only since the pre-'97 are vastly different)? Am I missing some other pieces here as well as another plastic surround for the lamps since they are smaller than the opening in the bumper?

This is how I do it also; but disable the ignitor or ignition coil so the engine can't possibly start when you loosen the crank bolt this way.

More video clips from Doo Wops rally. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=doo+wop+rally&search=Search

Subie Gal video clip:

Very different pics from Doo Wops. http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/timtoenjes/Doo%20Wop%20Rally%20-%20February%202007/

Still more pics..... http://www.realautosport.com/DooWop07/DooWop07.htm

Another fine video clip:

Last time I bought a new ignitor for my '84 Brat (Hitachi, not ND) it was around $100 from B&B Auto Parts in Redmond. Don't ask me for the part number, sorry.

If the cable is in the correct direction and the groove is just peeking out of the holder, start the clip by hand and then tap it in with a small hammer.

Even more pics: http://cab218.aisites.com/Site/Doo%20Wops%202007.html

And some fine video clips:

More fine pics: http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26136

Taken this past weekend: http://www.pdxsports.com/photos/showindex.asp?folder=2007_doowop

Install the lamps with heavier guage wiring and a relay to carry the extra current; wire the relay coil into the existing circuit. Stock wiring was not meant to carry the extra current.

Can I make a suggestion here? Rather than downloading everything. Why not just burn a CD and snail-mail it to Mick. Less work for both of you.

Oh, you'll like the AGX's; I have them on my Impreza now. Good luck.

No, that's the going list price for AGX's. They are nice shocks; adjustable and all (Thanks Jerry). I'd suggest you get KYB GR2's; not adjustable but an excellent shock for your car. The previous owner of my Legacy had installed them on my car when he bought it (at 73K miles). I have 184K on the car now and the shocks are still fine. I will be installing another set of GR2's on my daily driver legacy when these shocks wear out. GR2's price out at around $70 per strut if you shop around a bit.

Sadly I won't make it this year. We'll be in Pittsburg for a wedding.

So what's the price for the AGX struts or GR2 struts from KYB? Don't leave us hanging like this Sparkster.

Those prices are about right. I had good success getting axles from Oregon Drive Axles in Tigard (I hope I got the name right); good rebuilds and best price.

Bump to the front. I have three of these. Anyone want them to complete a set? Make me a reasonable offer.

Yield by Chemsearch is the best product I've found. http://www.chemsearch.com/productDetail.asp?country=USA&language=English&language_id=4&countryName=United+States&pLetter=Y&pName=Yield%C2%AE%0D%0A Having replaced rear shocks on four or five Brats, this is the only stuff to break loose those upper mounting bolts without heating them up with a torch. 2nd choice is Kroil (available in the Seattle area at Tacoma Screw stores).

A '95 Impreza showed up at Lynnwood last Thursday with significant front end damage. Tail-lights, seats, and wheels were gone when I saw it on Friday. I took the instrument cluster out (it had 175K on the odo). I stopped by yesterday and someone had cut off the damaged front end and removed the engine. Manual AWD 5 speed transmission is still there and likely is a good transmission (it didn't run into an accident by itself). Anyway, it wouldn't take more than 5 minutes to remove the tranny (only one bad axle is still attached) and it's just held in by the tranverse member. A good find for someone needing a good transmission. I'm tempted to take it but I have too much stuff already.

If you are rapidly burning out dash lights, I'd suspect your alternator is putting out too high voltage. Check the voltage with a known good digital volt meter; it shouldn't go above 14.5V at 3000 or 4000 rpm.