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Congrats. Waiting on the pics.

Most have addressed the first 2questions, which have a definitive answer. The third question, "Whay am I an idiot," has multiple answers which may or may not be correct. 1. genetics? 2. learned behavior? 3. it's within your comfort zone? 4. It's an expected behavior 5. any or all or the above in different combinations 6. none of the above (of course, you realize I'm just kidding you)

Nice innovations. How structurally sound is it with the new welded bumper/chasis?

You may want to look at tire size first so you can decide on lift size and how much fender wall modification you'll have to do to accomodate the new tires.

Welcome to the board. You're sure to find helpful info to push that Legacy even farther.

Welcome to the board. Try the search function as I believe there have been some similar discussions in the past.

Welcome to the board. You'll want to link up with Calebz if possible. He's a wealth of knowledge.

So are you recommending a "close cut" method of installation? And/or, if there is rust, what does one do when one has to remove all of the old urethane down to the pinchweld and start fron scratch? What keeps the shield from smashing the urethane flat in the installation process if you aren't using a butyl tape as a dam? I, too, installed shields for a number of years (8) in 3 different states (Iowa, Illinois and AK) from 1980 - 1985 and 1990 -1993, and saw the change from old school to urethane sets. I also saw major corporations (L.O.F., Speedy Auto Glass, Pilkington...) lobby the National Transportation Safety Administration to enact legislation to force only certified installations, citing studies that specified the shields of vehicles installed with urethane sealant were integral to the structural integrity of the vewhicle in roll over tests. And to an extent, I would agree with them that if the shield doesn't pop out on impact, like the old sty;e VW Beetles, that the driver and passenger are more likely to stay in the vehicle, and perhaps a properly installed shield is likely to reinforce the a pillars and roof of the vehicle to some extent. But I have never seen a case of a lawsuit for an improperly installed shield. I am very interested in how the process you advocate is different than what has been professed here, and I am not trying to be adverserial or attempting to start a flame war. You cite some important documents, and outline some safety aspects that are often overlooked, but you don't state how it is done in the shop any differently.

Watch the marketplace. Some deals pop up from time to time.

Welcome to the board.

Pretty good install process, Torxxx. A couple of finer points: 1. Clean the glass surface thoroughly first 2. Prime the inside surface of the glass about 3/4" in with glass primer made for the urethane you're using. 3M is a reputable brand. 3. The 5/8ths bead of butyl tapeis the appropriate thickness for use here. Heat it in a microwave oven before using. Roll it directly on to the pinchweld leaving the paper on until just before installation. 4. Have a friend help set it and don't compress the shield onto the butyl tape until you have the proper spacing on each side. 5. After the shield is located correctly, use long, even pressure to compress the butyl tape and smash the urethane.

Glad to hear he's all right.

Welcome to the board. Glad you found a cure.

Put a rear spoiler on it = good for at least 5 hp.

Welcome to the board. Be patient with P.K.; he'll get back in touch with you. He's just a busy guy, but he'll get around to you in time.

Welcome to the board. Send out a notice in the market place for parts.

Bearings usually scream - probably a bad cv axle or doj.

So, was that you at La Mex that we saw? Did you see Kelly and I honk at you as we crossed the intersection? Or is there now someone else who thinks I'm some lunatic honking at people as we go through the intersection?

Welcome to the board. As other questions come up, ask away.

I believe the chasis is the same. Should work.

Let the games begin.

Welcome and ask away. That's how one learns. But be aware there is a search function, also.

You should be good to go for the life of your car.

Once you've been to the candy store your sweet tooth will drag you back again and again.

Buy all 3 of them. You should be able to scab together one good rig, and recoop your investment in parts sold by parting the other two out when you're done. Good luck with the project.