Numbchux Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 not sure if this is going to work...as it appears that this is the first post on the new board.....or the old one, not sure which..... I just bought an '89 XT6 from XT6exy on Friday. Nice car, definitely aint no EA82! 106k miles, 4EAT, AWD, mmmmmmmmmm. my new camera is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I should have pictures then. I've been tinkering around with it, as it's my first XT. it's got some belt squeal when it's cold. the accessory belt appears to be in good shape, and tight. so I'll have to pull it off and make sure everything spins freely. Question though. Anyone rewired the fog lights so they're not effected by the headlights? It'd be sweet to be able to run around town with the fogs and parking lights on, so it wouldn't flip up the headlights. I'm off to study the wiring diagrams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Belt squealing... check the crank pulley. Chances are, the outside ring is separating from the inside ring. Rewiring the fog lights, I know it can be done. I never took the time to figure out how, but my 88 XT6 could have the fogs flipped on or off regardless if the headlights are on. I know this wasn't typical. I think a p/o rewired it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 TTIWWOP!!!!!!! :lol:CHEERS, BRAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 there ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congratulations on your New Subie! ... Anyone rewired the fog lights so they're not effected by the headlights? ... I do Believe that if you Follow the Wires, you can find the Place where the Fog Lights connects to the Main Headlights, and you can Separate them from there, and Run them with an independent Switch; maybe with a New -independent- Relay and Power Source. Also, you can disconnect the Original Wires from the Car, and install there New -independent- Wires, but Keeping the Original ones insulated and Safe, so you can Switch bact to Them if its needed in the Future. Good Luck and Pics Please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would go to a parts chain, or a walmart and buy a wireless fog remote. about 20 bucks and has a key fob for turning them on/off. good for finding the car in a parking lot, too. congrats! I knew you had good taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 wow , sexy cheers, brain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 congrats, guess we'll be seeing more of you on the XT board! i haven't heard of or recall anyone on the XT boards doing it, but it's just 12 volts to the lights so that's got to be super simple for you to figure out given your resources. you probably already figured it out but the stock XT6 fog lights are very weak and barely more than useless in terms of functionality. that's why many people haven't done it, or i would have by now. if i ever upgraded to brighter lights i would do it. sounds like you already have it, but the XT/XT6 FSM's are hosted publicly, accessed via the XT board if you don't have them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 You can change the wiring at the relay, which I believe is under the dash. I dont recall the exact location tho unfortunately. The wiring diagram will tell you which wire is the one from the light switch. Just need to swap that out with a powered wire, dont forget a fuse in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 that is the one. I ended up picking up a work shift today, so didn't get any pictures. but my new camera did come, and I have the day off tomorrow, so there will be pictures tomorrow, for sure! I put in a CD deck today (came with wiring and dash kit!), and while I was in there, I found the fog light relay. it is right under the radio, behind the trip computer box. green plug. after studying the diagrams, the only thing effected by the headlight switch is the ground side of the relay's control circuit. the switch provides 12v+, and the headlight switch provides the ground. so, all I did was snip that wire (RL at the relay), and ground it into the radio harness. now I can control the fog lights independant of the headlights. they still require the key to be on to work, but the headlights don't have to be on (and they will also work with the high beams on!). they confuse the retractable headlight thing....so I may have to do some fiddling with that later, but it works fine for now. I also stopped by Advance Auto, and looked in the book. they use H3 bulbs, which are easily upgradeable (in fact, Menards sells 100w H3 bulbs for like $4 each as flashlight bulbs, I have a pair in the driving lights on my loyale). and they're definitely more than useless. my next concern is the seatbelts. is a manual seatbelt swap as easy as it was in my loyale? anyone have the parts handy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 PICTURES!!!! yaaayyyyyyy. Took it for a drive along Skyline Parkway here in town, and got a ton of good pictures. it was hit in the rear quarter a few years ago, and the repair is starting to flake and rust. I'll have to get on this, probably in the spring. at one point, I pulled in behind an H6 outback, and saw the "H6-3.0" badge on the back. Which gave me an idea.....a few minutes in photoshop, and I think I'll be contacting Mick here very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Ok man ive got to know, where are you going with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Ok man ive got to know, where are you going with this one. to work, and then back again. the goal with this is to keep it pretty stockish. very few mechanical mods. but here's where I see it within a year or so. upgraded head/fog light bulbs, possibly upgraded wiring. maybe a pair of driving lights in the bumper somewhere. rear LSD (got a buddy that's parting out an SVX, and I'm doing the wiring to swap that motor into his legacy....) different wheels (I've got a thing for '80s stuff, but.....yikes. I've got a set of WRX wheels for winter, maybe some legacy stockers for summer). remote start/keyless entry/alarm (I've got a buddy that deals/installs compustar stuff, so should be pretty cheap) fix the body damage it came with a few poly bushings, so I'll install those. tint probably some audio stuff, better CD player, better speakers. possibly EJ front knuckles/276mm 2 pot brakes. but it came with new brembo front rotors, so I'll probably stall on that. manual seatbelts the biggest plus, is my girlfriend can drive it (the fact that she can't drive a 5MT is just an excuse to not let her drive my loyale......sssshhhhhh ). it'll be sweet to take her to the annual ice races this January, and let her drive for awhile! might even bring both cars to the march event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Just had the UltraGrips mounted on the WRX wheels. and bought some bronze paint for them. hopefully will get time to install this weekend. And, took some more pictures: yes, it's got the stock spare tire carrier: yep, High beams AND Fog lights: pretty motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) Some Antique Brass Metallic paint, and a few fumes (too cold to paint outside ): can't wait to put them on before work tomorrow. also photoshopped the "XT6 Full Time 4WD" decal onto the side. not sure why this car doesn't have them....but it will be getting some soon! Edited December 5, 2008 by Numbchux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Words cannot describe my thoughts on the steering wheel. Is it easy it to drive with that non conformist thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 running the gas on E? nice car btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Not Only a Nice Great Car! ... ... Very Beautiful Photos, Well Taken! Thank you for Sharing those Wonderful Pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Words cannot describe my thoughts on the steering wheel. Is it easy it to drive with that non conformist thing. are you kidding? it's one of my favorite features! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Its just so goofy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukiru Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Its just so goofy your mom likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Words cannot describe my thoughts on the steering wheel. Is it easy it to drive with that non conformist thing. You honestly do not notice a difference when driving. Plus, the asymetricalness of it makes it freaking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 huh...thought I posted a reply, but I don't see it. maybe that was a dream anyway, I definitely don't like the steering wheel. might see if a Loyale one would fit, but it might be difficult with the telescoping column. But, you really don't notice it at all while driving, so it's pretty low on the priority list. Loyale 2.7. Thanks for the compliments on the pictures. Although I think awesome Scenery here in Duluth and a brand-new camera had a bigger influence on them than my own photographic ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 well, it snowed immediately after I mounted the snow tires.....so the car is filthy now. but: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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