shanonsf

hey there, yep snow white et al. might be up for grabs......... yes, I've got your hoodie, safe, trying figure out when I'm out at Grandma's next. i'll know more later bro's rally on! shanon

hey there, yep, may be time to pass the Sube tourch (ie: killer stash of parts and wagon) I have a new vintage Euro-trash project around (http://bmwcs.amishstripper.com) and wife is "tired" of the wagon................ if I don't find a 'deep storage' solution, I will start the process of cleaning the garage. I will know more in the new couple of weeks. I have to 'rescue' the wagon first................. -Shanon 82 GLW wagon. loaded.....

hey B, give me a shout about this Wed, my numbers still the same, yours?? always buzz me when in SF, schedule usaully flexible. -shan

hey brian, dble check tire pressure, incorrect inflation can be a huge thing. check rear sway bar for looseness also, shocks could be wearring out. my bro's and I have learned a bit from last season and tires are a HUGE thing.... sizes, treads, compounds have a profound effect. we gotta hook up soon. will be in tahoe next Saturday boardin.......hint! -shanonsf

Hey All, Having actually done the Ramada Express (Amature GPS event on pro stages/course),2001, well hey, gotta throw my 2 cents in here. Did it an SUV with my wife. My 82 wagon wasn't quite ready for the trip/challenge (2k miles round-trip from SF plus event itself).......my wife's not an iron bottom.....yet. Organisers are good people, Rally America Grp has taken over SCCA rally program, support them! They also know my car from course working at the Gorman rally 2002. Drove two stages (8 &9) to get to my post, great time & people. Here's what I think. For style, classicness and Sube exposure, take an EA81....SKI TEAM example or replica would be great ha ha ha! (MacBrat still got those decals???) things to consider.....altitude & weather, finishing is primary goal. Heater/defroster gotta work, along with all wipers....it was freezing!! Grand Canyon Rim is at 6800 feet. In 2001, a couple of stages had a foot of snow to plow thru in some tight twisty stuff. Dual range 4wd a good thing. Turbo would be better for power at altitude Most of the stages were smooth, wide and fast, Ramada in known as a driver favorite!! I got up to 90mph, a course worker in a WRX broke 110mph.....pro racers will do 120mph+ depending on conditions. If I hadn't gotten into the vintage racing thing with my brothers, my 82 GLW would have a cage and be out there. Now itsa good gravel car/urban assault commuter driven daily. Here's what i built with this event in mind: 82 GLW w/ dual range, freshly painted white w/ WRX like hood scoop, rear disc conversion, Weber carb, bigger exhaust w/ turbo muffler, KYBs all around, long A-style push bar w/ custom skid plate covering entire lwr section of motor push bar (snow plow/skid), roof rack lights (frt & rear), rear seat removed, GL-10 buckets seats. Here's what's on the bench that has yet to go into car- EA81Turbo, full RX drive line (ie:close ratio 5spd with locking ctr dif. with D/R & 3.7 LSD), custom axels, RX rear control arms and sway bar, full set of 14" alloy PUGs. only needs EA82 frt Brakes and ea82 frt wheel bearing housings. I would take extra front CV axles, seems to me the weakest link in these cars this combo was in working car and hauled butt!! (for an ol' Sube) This car/project could be available, I'm currently building up a vintage track car for this season and might need the space. Snow White has been fully foto/receipt documented and is known by a few NorCal board members. We gotta get a vintage Sube out there people!! Don't need to win (you won't), just finish. Vintage sube would be competitive with the classic 2wd cars, they get stuck and have no traction in the slippery stuff...rally smart and steady. -ShanonSF 82 GLW "Snow White" 00 Xterra "Tonka" 71 BMW CS "Elvis"

what what!! Junkie, you get a new Car!? an RX sweet!! love to check it out!! (gotta fix Snow White first, ha ha ha) i might need to make some room in my garage...:-)...we should talk i got a new 'vintage' project recently also..... http:bmwcs.amishstripper.com -shanonsf 82 GLW....manipulated

hey all, had a mishap with a curb (don't ask) and need to replace driver's side front control arm and leading rod......and a jackman rim......doh! '82 1800 GL wagon, 4wd dual range....blah blah blah how are the NorCAl J-yards recently boys??? thx, ShanonSF

hey all, recently had a big plume of white smoke when starting the car a couple of times recently,very embarrasing, and would go away after warming up. smoke comes from under hood and tailpipe- i look under the hood and some grease had been burnning on the CAT, cleaned it up and seem to do the trick. But if that'sd it , how did it get into the tailpipe and puke out the back? I've got a Weber on a EA81 and runs fantastic, has it gone outta tune a bit? is this a cold weather occurance? White plume smells of water.... could it be a clutch cabl adjustment, is the the clutch/cable? any input appreciated. shanonSf 82 GLW 'Snowhite'....manipulated

Ok folks, thanx for the replies.That's what i was afraid of, they just suck, carry a spare. 10-4! Zeno- clutch is good, replaced a couple months ago, even the Hill-holder works! Pretty cool thing in SF! A wrenchfest could work after the holidays. We might have to do a snow run first! ha ha -shanon

hey all- curious if anyone on the board has an idea/knowledge of a 'better' clutch cable for an EA81?? I've just broken my 2nd in as many years, thankfully the tow was less than 2 miles back home....AAA good.... they have all snapped (pot metal) at the housing ferrel/washer stop behind the pedal. it's never the cable......? just ordered a 'pair' from the dealer, obviously need to carry a spare.... -shanonsf 82 GLW "Snow White"..very manipulated

hey there, thx for the replies. went thru the various brake & control arm bolts and there good. clicking has deminished but still present under hard cornering. only seems to be the right rear. the axel shaft can slide sideways @ 1" in travel, is the excessive, is the CV blown? -shanonsf 82 GLW "Snow White".....manipulated

hey all, it's been awhile, 1st time at this "new" board..... anyway, I'm gettin' a ticking (disconcerning) from rear wheels when cornering. (BTW: 82 GLW wagon, 4wd DR, KYBs & rear discs) Sounds almost like the wheel are flexing and clipping calipers or ???!! It has new rear wheel bearrings about a year old now done by a rebutable pro..... gonna take a peak and check some bolts, any suggestions on what/where to look appreciated!! shanonsf 82 GLW "Snow White"...manipulated.....;-)

thx GD, got it all on there and just started pull'd/capp'd off anything that ain't goin' to the weber, right?! also, where does the hot wire go from the electric choke? does it need power or is it a temp sensor type thingy...??? the swap pics from the USMB manuel need a bit more detail for idiots like me. If mine works, I'll snap some pics and P'Shop some detail arrows..... thx gang shanonsf 82 GLW (manipulated)

yeah brian, when your all done with yours, come on down and wrench with me HA HA HA! been thinkin of the same 3.9 into my 3.7LSD.... wanna do them together?? got the Weber on, hope I plumbed it right, gonna fire it up tonite! if your up by Thunder Hill raceway (Willows) over Memorial Day weekend, stop by, we're racing the euro vintage trash.... -shanonsf

hey all, got the Weber on (32/36 DGEV on ea81) and have some plumbing questions. I've read and seen the pics from the board and still have questions on ID'n which line is which. Are the fuel-in lines 'wet and return lines 'dry'. Also what that about stopping the return line at the firewall??!? Also, I understand theat a feul pressure regulator in needed, true?! if so where does this plumb in?? any help appreciated, I'm half finished here and need help!! thx all, ShanonSF 82 GLW

hey there, got the weber 32/36 DGEV on but have fuel plumbing questions. How do ID which line is which? are 'wet' lines feul-in and 'dry' returns? I've reread Cameron's article but am stuck with the plumbing part. Is there a diagram somewhere that IDs these carb/fuel lines, can't find a image anywhere. Anyone got a good pic of an completed install? thx Shanonsf 82 GLW

ok, there seems to be some interest here, it utilizes the after market STI poly blocks and a possible custom mounting plate to the ea81/82 block. probably have to fetch your own STI poly blocks, and buy these adapter plates. if it works (know in a couple weeks), might consider making a batch .....(or two)....?! no tranny mount plans as of yet......hhmmm feedback definelty welcome! rally on, shanonsf

sweet D! wanna hear all the details from your 'hot laps'!! definitely an interested party here in your set up! shanonsf 82 GLW

hey all, might have an line on some custom ea81-82/STI motor mounts.... anyone interested?? let me know shanonsf

hey russ, got the same coil, haven't had any grief. but will take your advice and put the old one in the car for long trips. keep me posted on those rear bearings, let's wait a couple of weeks. How about early June? No time before that. thx again, Shanonsf

hey all, curious if you all would let me know of the 'little bits" handy to do/replace while doing a clutch job (IE: caskets, springs, mounts, etc) want to get all together prior to tear down. got the clutch kit, is there anything else I should do? Let me know ASAP so parts can be ordered/sourced/delivered. would like to do job this coming weekend. thx everyone! ShanonSF 82 GLW w 4wd D/R (manipulated)

anybody know if there are poly motor mounts out there or custom jobs for an ea81 motor?? or any aftermarket bushing kits for these cars (other than Imps) If so let me know! Thought since I'll be doing the clutch.......... thx shanonsf 82 GLW 4wd D/R

hey brian, Good to hear from you, got a clutch thru a board member, got a hoist, looking to upgrade. Probably, starting project tis weekend. will keep you posted. rally on, shanonsf

hey all, gathering my bits for my first Sube Clutch job (82 GLW 4wd D/R), any tips/advise to share would be appreciated. I did a VW a while ago so kinda familiar. Also, while motor is out, I would like to install ureuthane motor mounts, anyone have a source for these for an older Sube!? Do they exist, or only for newer models like Imps? thx a bunch! Shanonsf

thx fellas, the ID = 225mm (9") on turbo's flywheel, i assume that's a ea82T unit? are the 4spd ea81s a 200mm (8") dia , that's what's in her now i expect, stock for 82 GLW? should I just keep her stock until I do the major swap? shanonsf