O.C.D. Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 J get the redrill. I quoted that because I thought he meant the wheels were turned 180 degrees on their face and they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yeah that was the other idea stated, so that there was more offset. Im not sure if thats even safe... let alone a good idea Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I just realized you are outside of Conifer? I snagged my brat in Silverthorne. Where about did you locate your's? Love that part of western Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 Nope im in conifer, and my brat was in indian hills (10 min away from me) Picked these up today now i got 2 H type wheels. the one bad thing about the tailgates is no handle latch :\ gotta find one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldoz Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I feel your pain on the rust. I am still finding little presents here and there Your moving pretty fast I am taking a break from mine. Don't want to get to crazy. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieguy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 You do realize you can use a door handle for your tailgate handle right? They are exactly the same as the door handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would keep the quad headlight setup. Everyone complaines how the gl / loyale headlights suck. I can understand the custom aspect but i think those look better. Did you ever think of getting a legacy and snagging the entire drivetrain out of one of those. Since your not offroading you dont need the dual range and the weight of that vehicle vs the hp of the 2.2 will be a good combination. Plus if you wanted to lower it you have lots of options with the legacy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would keep the quad headlight setup. Everyone complaines how the gl / loyale headlights suck. I can understand the custom aspect but i think those look better. Did you ever think of getting a legacy and snagging the entire drivetrain out of one of those. Since your not offroading you dont need the dual range and the weight of that vehicle vs the hp of the 2.2 will be a good combination. Plus if you wanted to lower it you have lots of options with the legacy stuff. The loyal headlights i would end up doing the exact same thing that I've done on my gl10 which is the hid/projector conversion (its relatively simple) and increases visibility a whole ton. The main reason I'm using the dual range is I'm thinking of having 2 different coil over sets (one winter, one summer which is lower) and since i live in conifer (8500-9000) we have gotten 4 feet of snow in one night and i prefer the dual range over normal AWD, but also being able to drive to the ski slopes in colorado it pays to have more the awd, and in the summer its cheeper on gas since its fwd. A 2.2 conversion is going to be done just a ways down the road (with the dual range). I have to get a bond title on the brat anyways and those can take along time to get, and i don't have enough money for a 2.2 conversion right now seeing as I'm a senior in High school still and no job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 You do realize you can use a door handle for your tailgate handle right? They are exactly the same as the door handle. To be honest no i didn't know that, this is my first brat so I'm still fining new things out all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 EJ22T conversion, might as well just wings on the damn thing. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would keep the quad headlight setup. Everyone complaines how the gl / loyale headlights suck. I can understand the custom aspect but i think those look better. Did you ever think of getting a legacy and snagging the entire drivetrain out of one of those. Since your not offroading you dont need the dual range and the weight of that vehicle vs the hp of the 2.2 will be a good combination. Plus if you wanted to lower it you have lots of options with the legacy stuff. I was going to post that too. 4 round lights will be much brighter than any setup from a plastic lens loyal. You can get Some pretty decent new Sylvania halogen rounds, and they will outshine most on the road with adequete wiring and relay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Already found a tailgate?! You must have a parts source, eh? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Luck of the draw actually, i was up in boulder with my dad (he's buying a justy) and we asked the used parts dude if he had any brat parts. said tailgates are in bad shape you can take them.... they are in pretty GREAT shape besides a dent and no handles! so i took em! Heres some pics. this don't look too good :\ Also just mocked this up to see if its possible Also decided to just have a Extra car around so the 1.8 isn't going into the brat, I'm getting a 2.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The EA82 gauge cluster looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Camera was crooked. but still working on the interior. this weekend starts the whole patching process! wooopie haa. What are the bolt size and length that hold the tailgate hinges on to the body? If any one knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I dont remember you addressing how bad the rear shock towers were. Are they repairable at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 I dont remember you addressing how bad the rear shock towers were. Are they repairable at all. Oh well they are perfect, there's one little dime sized piece of rust but are solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) picking up metal and my welder today (will get pics of how the shock towers are) also debating on a EJ22 ($950),EJ20T ($750) or EJ20TT($750)...Sooo... i want to get the EJ20TT... but not sure so... tell me your thoughts! I don't mind not using a gl (hi/low) trans, but would definitely like to. Edited March 25, 2012 by shortysayhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Let me know if you wanna let go of the lower dash - radio bezel and such. Can't find one in blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I am keeping it, sorry. So made some progress today kinda, with 80-90 mph winds makes things hard to do. The project might have to be stopped and put on hold tho... theres a 3000 acre fire and growing miles away from my house, but hopefully nothing will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crazyeights Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Looking great so far! Kudos to you for saving this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I see SLAG! Looks good though, pretty large patch, but then again, mine is worse :-p Good luck with that wildfire, keep safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysayhi Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Yeah I'm not working with a good welder at all... (barrowing it from my school..). The front wheel wells I'm actually using 22gauge, and that rear piece is 16 guage. Luckily the fire isn't coming towards my house, and my beloved brat and is way more contained then before!! :banana: I have some parts hopefully coming in soon as well. Both door glass, front side lights, rear glass, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 16 to 18ga is perfect for fixing these Subarus, so I've found, 22ga might be a tad too thin, but if its working for you, have at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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