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Not specific to your WRX but a great time to be had in the Subaru world is the WCSS (West Coast Subaru Show)! It is a yearly event held somewhere in the Northwest. The WCSS is an open invitation for all years and makes of Subaru's. This year it will be happening east of Vancouver along the Columbia river in Stevenson WA, at the end of August. Look in the "meet and great section," top line and all the info is there.

my .02 cents here: The old saying: "Something is better then nothing." may apply here. If you have the time and talent to mfg., sell, package and ship then you don't need the Lisle corp. to help you out... if you want to put it into someone elses hands and say "send me a check every 6 months" or what ever... then that can work but you are giving up some of the $... but, if you let the idea die on the vine or go in half heartedly then it doesn't matter as if it is a good idea it will probably get copied. I am sure Lisle corp. isn't out to steal idea's. It sounds like a workable avenue for those who don't want to be bothered by the production, selling etc... stocking, re-working, mfg. selling stocking etc... they can't protect your idea anymore then you can as they have to put the tool into someones hands that can prove there is a market for it... they don't want bad publicity neither... so my guess is they are straight shooters regarding the use of submitted ideas.... they assume the risk and you get a check once in awhile... may not be a bad option. If you believe you have the means to do the process and believe every V.W. mechanic will want one of these tools then look for investors by putting advertisements in the paper/automotive magazine (possibly V.W. type) looking for investors of a new automotive tools etc... they come in, sign non-disclosure's and give them the speal. There are people in this world that look for nitches like this to invest in. Mfg. a set number, 100 or 200 unites, with the investors and see what happens, sell them..... you will still be sharing the wealth so too speak... but you will have more control and active part of the sales. Many products started this way, assembly line at a home till picked up by a mfg. who bought the idea outright. Nothing will prevent someone, somewhere from taking your idea, tweeking it and selling it. A patent would give you some protection but I have no prior experience in this field so that is all I better say. Making a business based on that tool from the earlier post is an interesting idea.... On the bright side my Brother-in-law is a VW mechanic and is always looking for quicker ways of doing things... so yea.. he may be interested in what your offering.... My wife has produced 3 products from our home, one idea sold in 3 states for a bit and then faded, the other flopped and the 3rd idea was stolen and mass produced and the people made a fortune from my wife's inspiration... (some people are just sleezy and that is that)... we didn't see market potential on the last idea and fumbled with it half-heartedly and before we knew it they were on the market from an aquaintance of hers and truely there is nothing you can do on a easy to copy design, you snooze you loose .... so possibly, something is better then nothing by going through a tried and true company like Lisle or grab the reigns and tie into the right people and mfg. and sell your idea. again, my .02 cents worth. Good luck.

"REAL MEN OF GENIUS PRESENTS: Mr. Expando Foam mold bondo guy!" Anything is possible with these rigs... try the road less traveled and see if there is a reason it is! Good luck... and send pics of results.. good or bad!

Try shooting some silicone spray into the air/idle mixer, (don't have my book and been 2 years since I sold my 88 so not sure of exact name) it is located front/left on throttle body injector (carberator) ... pull 5/8" hose off top and spray silicone into (hose runs from Mass air flow sensor to front of Throttle body (Carberator).. this is uaully a problem during cold weather but who knows? Try spraying with engine running, remove hose and give a shot into air mixer thingy (shuttle moves back and forth to mix air/fuel and can become sticky).. motor speed will very as hose is removed... Maybe sticky?... also, possibly time for some, "Seafoam". (see auto parts dealer) some in your gas, some in your oil before next oil change-read directions... Subarus love this stuff! Best Subaru mechanic is yourself.... these cars take a bit of learning but once you have figured them out then you realize they are some of the last few cars that a person can tinker with and not that diffecult... just start slow and do a "search" on the site and every thing gets easier after each battle. Nothing on these cars are really diffecult, timing belts included... just plan on everything taking 2-3 times longer and don't be in a pinch where you "need" the car the next day... as what can go wrong, usually does as you bond with your rig. My .02 cents P.S.: I spent 4 days this spring in Astoria to get away, stayed at the Cannery Inn at end of pier, fantastic hotel (almost $200 night) and what a great town. I was there 2 years prior for the Subaru show and wanted to go back when I had more time... Sitting over here in the desert, the ocean and tourist attractions was such a great change before it gets too busy with summer traffic. I went out at Gearhart ? (by golf course) and ran my Brat up and down the Beach... ahhhh... I hate the desert.

Welcome... and sounds like youre having some good bonding time with the Brat.. The WCSS#11, West Coast Subaru Show this year is just East of Vancouver in Stevenson WA at the end of August... not to far of a drive to show your Brat!

Tommy's salvage Pasco WA. wanted $450 for a 5-sp from 88gl... I walked away...

Oh, also... yea.. Welcome to the board..blaa,blaa.. but, WCSS #11 (West Coast Subaru Show #11) is being held in Stevenson WA. at the end of August. (East of Vancouver). This is worth your time if you can get away for a weekend and check it all out.... see the posting in this meet and greet section for details and registration etc..

My, " +'s " with my 84 Brat: 1.) I keep a good car and have my Brat or Hatch as a back-up and weekend rig.... $38. month insurance... it's a hobby/entertainment kind of thing so write that off in that financial bracket. For others it is their main and only source of transportation... they are at the point in their subaru knowledge and parts that most issues are quick fix's for them. 2.) I put a 5-speed tranny in... worth every dime... 3.) Fun to drive... see #1 and consider it entertainment/hobby How much do we spend??? I try to run my cars cheap, most my parts off craigs-list or other members cars when I drive through at night... (Humor) seriously... dollar for dollar (in my opinion) it is cheaper to run a newer car once you pass the pay off and lower insurance vrs the time it takes to keep an older car on the road.... but the +'s I went from just the basic auto stuff to alot of major tinkering... and that is major tinkering... not the basic tinker... My new found skills (always growing) has paid for itself on my other cars for diagnostic and repairs and considered that a financial trade.... see #1 again... This site has been great and people most pleasent. and 4.) ... they are just fun to drive! 5.) Search craigslist, etc... once in awhile one will pop up... I paid $700. for Brat 8 years ago, $100 for 84 Hatch 2 years ago. Both running but issues... axels, bearings etc.. but that is how you get these cheaper is by people tossing them to the side because of the issues... $1,200 to $2,200 is close to market value for a running/cleaned up basic Brat, but it depends on how nice you want it too look. ... Option A. 2 years ago I stumbled on a 84 Hatch.. which is just as much fun but usually a bit cheaper, ... again... needed alot of TLC but now I had more knowledge and "how too"... so the more you know, the cheaper these cars are to operate... The cost of taking these to a mechanic kills any chance of making them "cost effective" so you have to learn to do it yourself or have $ . Disclaimer: I live in a Non-Emisions area which means I don't have to have cars tested, certified nor homogonized to be on the road...nor do I care for them to be. Results may vary, you will be subjected to..."stupid rig" outbreaks, best to set the tools down, walk away and ask for help/information. Stroking car and talking to them are common and not considered "strange".... wife or G.F. is automaticly upgraded to "cup holder" position. When all else fails... read #1

Nice pics..... (as I sit here in the Dry-Cities)... I haven't been in that area in a long time aka: 7-devils, Eagle-cap, (back packing). Nice set up on the wagon... I am hoping to do a similar to my 82... possibly next summer be kicking around there....

Thanks guys.... I didn't want to waste money by doing something if not needed.... I like the wax idea also. My wife picked the color out for the rims.. then she said the Hatch would look good painted the same so maybe later this summer..... rattle, rattle, rattle....

I had a set of rims sand blasted, I primed and rattle canned them with paint.... (of course the rims, blasting and paint are more then I have in my 84 Hatch.) Figured I would ask those who are masters with the can.... would a clear coat do any good at this point?

It's mind boggling to go into a town on the west coast... just so many roo's in one place... Oh! Does anybody else see the simularities between "Girl with a Legacy" and "The Beast I drive" .... avatar.... and they both walked away!

I had a front brake pad that hung up on the back plate and didn't float in the holder (sprung steel clips) so only one half of the inside pad was being pressed to the disc which caused uneven wear on the pad... Looking at pad half the pad was being shaved away... and was causing a sound similar to what your discribing.... this of course was on the front... my .02 cents.

Welcome to the site... Nice Hatch... mine is an 84... Love the Hatchs... Smart move if a person doesn't have to have a nice car for long range business etc... why dump money into a lease when a nice 86 Hatch does the trick... I have been 5 years with out a car payment.... screw the banks!

Not much... guessing $200 tops (interior better be nice, no wires dangling and clean).... in my book, but I am cheap.., I just offered $50. for something close to what you have (prob. won't get it but it's a try) the issues that you described are an easy fix for the most part, I hope your not giving up on this car just because you don't know how to work/fix them, alot of people on the board live in your area + this site could help breath some new life back into that little car of yours... my .o2 cents.

Hey 88glfan, welcome..(Mike here) . and good to hear you got the problem figured... (check your message box)

I hate it when they get to the junk yard... they think they are golden...

Hey Beast.... Sorry about your loss, that was a great looking car...... she will be missed.

possibly at HWY-14 ? or I will leave from the "site" and go Top-Mabton and catch up that way... ? Will see...

long pry bar with flat pointy end (like you use for digging holes) slide in there somewhere to push down on arm... done.. I did the same as you kind of till I asked the same question... and I happended to have my favorite digger bar... worked great for me.

http://www.skamaniacountyfair.com/FairgroundsMap_Fair.pdf Camping appears to be in open grassy area. The map shows some tree's to the side.. so possible shade in the afternoon... but all sun during the day... mmmmmmm...roasted campers.......

PARTY AT JERRY'S PLACE!!!!!!! late night humor...

I havn't had any luck with the off the shelf stuff since they pulled the real acidic/caustic stuff years back.... I had cooling issues on a Oldsmobile and tried the stuff.. I just finally bought a new radiator, pulled the T-stat (Thermostat) out and flushed with the radiator hoses dangling, got a good flush of water through system/heater core then installed new radiator, prestone 50/50 mix. ........ to answer your question, yes there are adapters that you can cut into the heater hoses.. but to get water to flow through the engine the T-stat would have to removed... or your really not getting a good job of it. The auto-garages have a system that ties onto the radiator cap or hose or heater hose and the car is ran up to temperature, this opens the t-stat and they flush with what ever chemical they use.... but if I have that much into it (shop rate $) I just bought a radiator, new T-stat and that fixed that.... my .02 cents worth

Lets not overlook the obvious if the picture holds true to the interior etc.. Nice find! Lots of people in here dreaming of a $750. Brat... I would have bought it at a heart beat... (as long as low to no rust) I love my 84 Brat with the roof windows etc... This weekend I had abunch of kids (18-19 yrs) at a gas station asking me what a "Brat" is? sorry I didn't have my seats in the back or that would have really spun them up... and yes, assure you do/don't have a 5 speed.. if it didn't go in then probably don't. (just changed the knob) The only real difference is the 5 speed is shorter then the 4 speed but that 5th gear makes a world of difference.. I highly recommend the switch once you have had time to bond with your new Brat... All Hail the Brat... That is all.... Welcome to the old school section...