JacksonRally Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow what a day. Started off early at the DMV to find out their computer systems were down statewide . Luckily I had all of the proper paperwork to get a temp tag. Then I ran to NAPA for a few last minute things not knowing what the DMV would be looking for when registering an out of state vehicle. Then it was off to get her smogged. This had me so nervous cause of the smog nazis we have here in CA. Went to a guy and he was willing to do a pre-smog and then we went for it and she passed :banana: Then back to the DMV for verification, which is fancy for checking vin#'s throughout the car and title. After that I went back inside and was issued California plates. I get axles tomorrow. And if all is well might check out some trails this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Im glad to hear it passed smog, Im ready to see some pics of it off-road! -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Finally out of the shop and at home with the rest of the Subaru family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Did a little wheelin today. First experience with 4-low in a Subaru and boy is it awesome. Made it to the top Going back down Fun for the whole family Got a little scary here The End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Looks like fun!!! It looks like it's a little low in the rear, could use a little more lift back there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Addicting, isn't it!?! That rear tire is pretty stuffed, but prob bottomed out anyway. Does your's have rear strut adjustment...I've only seen it on my '86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Damn I want to wheel mine so bad, this is just making it worse for me!!! It looks real good. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 i l,ove the desert....looks like fun.cheers, brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 *thumbs up!* hey kyle, is that the same area you introduced folks to your monster WRX articulation pix? i bet a whole new universe just opened up for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Looks damn good man, and right at home on the trails! -Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 *thumbs up!*hey kyle, is that the same area you introduced folks to your monster WRX articulation pix? i bet a whole new universe just opened up for you! Yeah same place. Only 20 min drive from my house all side streets. Lets compare My WRX GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 My only major gripe about this car is the fact that there is no cup holders So I'm gonna make some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 actually, you are supposed to use your right hand, cupped perfectly over the bottom of the can......it allows the bottom of the can to sit right on the shifter ...voile' no cup holder:grin: but seriously, cup holders in a wheeler?are you gonna have sippie cup lids on cans or what?thats just asking for trouble:lol:cheers, brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 Well cupholders are on hold for now. I felt it was more important to fab up a skidplate deal for my Memorial day wheelin trip. I'll be sure to get pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Finally found my battery charger for my camera. So I took some quick shots of my skid plate I threw together for the Memorial weekend trip. Also took some shots of the exhaust. I will take some better shots next time its up on the lift. I recycled the aluminum skid plate off my WRX and was able to cut out a nice piece for the 87 I couldn't stand the way the stock exhaust went under the driveshaft and took away some clearance, so I cut up the stock piping and turned/welded/cut/turned/welded til it was up nice and tight. I ran it under the pass floorboard and up and over the rear beam. I managed to use what was already there and only had to add a 10'' straight at one point. I also reused the hangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Great work as usual!! I like the skid plate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 tiiiight! Really like the skid plate's framing... Solid but not too much to overweigh the front end... When're you coming to moab again? bring your welder and some scrap stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 tiiiight!Really like the skid plate's framing... Solid but not too much to overweigh the front end... When're you coming to moab again? bring your welder and some scrap stock Thanks. Umm don't think the car will haul the welder. Not only is it massive, well its heavy and massive. I love the older welders, they don't give up on you as easy as the newer machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 looks good but I am not very fond of the stock recovery points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subruise Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 hey i noticed you had orig. got the car with shadow mags, you didnt by chance have any center caps for those did you? thanx rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 looks good but I am not very fond of the stock recovery points. +1...they're not only inconvenient, but meant for securing the car when new on a trailer. Not very strong. Nice work on tucking up that exhaust; I may just have to copy that to an extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Good to know on the stock recovery loops. I will have to make something. Just glad they worked last weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonRally Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Looks like there was a little video of me over memorial weekend. I didn't quite make it up the hill. This was my second attempt and 2 different lines. Traction was no problem just plain ran out of power. Notice I got a run for it at the bottom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buSFmoBnxso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobieDoo Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Looks like there was a little video of me over memorial weekend. I didn't quite make it up the hill. This was my second attempt and 2 different lines. Traction was no problem just plain ran out of power. Notice I got a run for it at the bottom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buSFmoBnxso Looks like it's time for that EJ swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superu Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Looks like it's time for that EJ swap. +2 BUT, I'd still like to see a 4x4 swap in the WRX... Maybe one good trip till the 210+ HP shreads the 'ol EA82 tranny But still curious. . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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