Subie Gal

I describe how to remove a door panel here: http://www.subiegal.com/IMAGES/Car%20Stuff/RS/LED%20install/impreza_led_install.htm most impreza's are very similar, if not exactly the same when it comes to removing the door panels. good luck Jamie

did you verify this burning smell to be another cam seal? is there oil drainage? leaks? burning rubber smell can be many things... axle grease, rear main, front main, cam seals etc. also, how long ago did you replace the initial burning cam seals? jamie

gotta agree with that statement!!! OE mounts are Jello compared to the STi mounts... cheers Jamie

blown strut(s) for sure..... you wont realize just how bad it really is until you replace them..... try searcing google for "used subaru parts" if you dont mind putting used struts on the car or try a wholesale dealer for discounted new OE parts. good luck Jamie

not the rear bars... but front bars.. yes rear bars have to be wagon specific.... Jamie

front or rear brace? whiteline makes one.... front strut tower brace - alloy - $99.00 Rear strut tower brace, wagon - $99.00 And we have both of them in stock. shipping would be additional, but not much. let me know if you're interested. Jamie

oh man that's a bummer... not really fair is it??? i wish you the best of luck been there.. been through that.. not fun. Jamie

heya baybe sedan/wagon springs should be swappable... but i'm not 100% if the sedan springs bolt right up in the wagon.. try asking the gang on http://www.impreza.net in the legacy forum they've done it all by now! H&R springs will drop the car a bit.. but they're too springy... lots of bouncing and when i had em on my Legacy i rubbed in corners (stock tires) and over speed bumps etc. Whiteline makes a nice 30mm (1-1.5") lowering spring SPECIFICALLY for the wagon (or so they say!) heck... we even have em in stock reg $225 per set i can make you a smokin deal just shout if interested.... sway bars: whiteline makes a nice adjustable rear bar $125.95 - for a 18-22mm adjustable rear bar (includes new urethane bushings and a grease kit) Strut mounts: i'd also recommend STi heavy duty strut tops if you can find them for your car... easy to find the newer (2003 - on) but it's getting harder to get the older ones... call me if you need help... mmmkay? we have the sway bar and springs in stock this would be an excellent start on your suspension woes take care Jamie

i needed em on my 99 GT at $56k.... isnt this covered under warranty? 00 Legacy has a 5 year 60k warranty on the powertrain. are you right at 60k? or a bit over? suggestion? buy Genuine parts at wholesale costs (i can help if needed) and pay only the labor... this should save you a few hundred dollars... if i can help, get me a list of what's needed good luck to you jamie

i've run the Hakkapelita 1's... studded Hakkapelita Q's un studded and Michelin Alpine Sport i'd recommend any of those to everyone. excellent grip in the whitestuff!!! cheers Jamie

glad to hear you are alright. you're lucky... most mashed by moose incidents dont turn out even this well. be thankful... and fwiw? i'm sure you can part out what's left of the car and get a nice downpayment on something similar... hang in there. chin up. Jamie

I run Redline SuperHeavyweight Shockproof in my gearbox and diff... absolutely love the stuff. nobody's gonna convince me to swap to anything else. Redline all the way. jamie

as was said there are no real gains to "upgrading" plugs and wires on your OE car. if you have the OE engine... what is the point? you wont see any gains. save the $$ and put it elsewhere.... bet OE plugs/wires which were DESIGNED for your car and make the car run RIGHT. NO hiccips NO hesistation issues (these can be found with the inappropriate plugs/wires) most discount subie stores offer these things cheap!!! (ours is 30% off retail!!) that's the route i'm going... and that's my $.02 and change cheers Jamie

better yet... get the car to a dealership ----->fast. classic symptoms of a bad head gasket. and 98 Impreza's are prone to em. have em do a hydracarbon test... i can nearly guarantee it's HG failure good luck Jamie

you can buy the heated seats.... switches for the heated seats.... but i'm not sure what you're going to connect them to as you dont have the proper wiring harness in your car for them??? that would be the only hang up AFAIK. Jamie

IIRC? 1997, 98, 99 - THEN it changed. try searching the OUTBACK archives here: http://www.cars101.com cya Jamie

did you check out the part numbers on: http://www.kartboy.com ??? 02 - 04 likely will not fit 1999-2001..... Jamie

i'll let you know what i have left over Jam~

check the wwest home page for the revised schedule! see you there. Jamie

hehehe ahhh no... here's his car:

speed sensor? speedo cable? those would be my first guesses.... hope this helps Jamie

if the shipping quote does something goofy like that... just contact me. i can "adjust" these things shipping should only be $8-9 for UPS ground 6pack of oil filters (regular ground shipment) let me know if i can help at any time Jamie

GOOD PLACE TO START??? http://www.cars101.com <---search the archives there was no forester until 1998 - so rule that out the first true outback hit the roads in 1996.... and ALL subaru's went to AWD beginning in 1996.... up through that point, a good handful of the models were FWD 2.2 or 2.5 engine is your option either one will do you fine and get you decent gas mileage... check http://www.autotrader.com for a nice used Legacy or Impreza/Impreza Wagon maybe? good luck to ya jamie

well AWD is not exempt here they have AWD dyno's... and... OBD2 = easy emissions test. they plug right into your computer.... thus... no way to "hide" your mods.... it's going to come up if you have modified the car... good luck all Jamie

and i can help you... http://www.allsubaru.com = my day job. our site is being rebuilt... but i can offer 20-30% off any OE product... and we have aftermarket/performance stuff as well. if you want it.. dont see it on the site... mail me and i will help.... !!! Jamie