subusolo2nut Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thought everyone would be interested in a project--'82 GLF--1800 with a 40mm Delorto carb, dual 2" pipes back to a Dynomax dual in/dual out muffler, re-drilled hubs (4 X 120mm bolt pattern) with 15" rims & tires---starting to do the body mods--have a '01 Legacy Sedan 4.5" rear spoiler on the way, will flare the wells 2" & build a front air dam & rear cap. I build hard bushings & suspension mods for race cars & wanted a low-cost play toy--so here's the link-- Subaru Project Will be ready (I think) about a month or so--just in time for the start of the auto-cross season. Will keep the page updated as the car progresses--the current height at the roofline is 41"--ground clear is 8"--plan to have the final clearance about 4.5" to 5.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 The address is--http://performancebydesign.netfirms.com/subaru.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Looking good. Are you gonna make the Subaru show in Hood River in August? Would be nice to see that there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I wonder if those control arm bushings will work on all my toys....since I am going to try to win SM in th 24hrs autocross in sept... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 Don't know about the meet in Aug--I'll try--As for the bushings--I can make them any way you want--to the best of my knowledge--inner bushings are the same from the mid 70's to the last of the Loyale series---If you have a spare control arm, the measurements are---2.175 to ends of inner sleeve & arm sleeve width is 1.910 or so---E me as to what you are interested in--- Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 i got your email, thanks for the quick reply....ive got plenty of extras and spares around, I will measure for sure. I guess the question is....$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 Well- I already have the basic set designed, so I can cut a set for $30.00--can't cost much for shipping--I'd say $35/40 total per car set including shipping (depends on how fast you want them:) )--The material is UHMW--self-lubricating thermoplastic--abrasion index is similar to stainless steel--I use the material in place of spherical bearings--only drawback is it must be machined, not melted & poured. I can send you the easiest way to get the old bushings out--messy & ugly, but its rubber after all--- Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 As a side note--you guys that are lifting yours--these will help control the front suspension & i'm thinking of designing the rear inner bushes--need to know if the FWD & 4WD bushes are the same or not---I have a example of a 4WD rear (84 GL wagon). Not an open ad, but if anybody else is interested--once I start cutting sets--I can make 5/6 sets at a pass--helps to have the lathe set-up. Dean britnutdl@rvi.net performbdesign@rvi.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster88 Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Where'd you get the drilled rotors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 he probably drilled them himself. (they were the hubs, not the rotors) solo, do you make motor / trans mounts as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I think he's talking about the cross drilled rotors Andy. Not a bad idea of redrilling the hubs tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Ya--I have drilled rotors for many years (Formula Ford's are solids too)--all it takes is a drill press & a fair amount of time--each rotor has 51 holes in it --just rember to not drill them in a even pattern--vary it a bit & they won't howl-- The stud holes in the hubs were welded over & I spun them in a lathe to re-index to the 120mm pattern--the wheels are older Empie-Super Beetle wheels--the studs are 7/16 RH (chev & other domestic stuff)--I have a goal to stay within $2000 for the project--was cutting up a stock manifold this evening--am going to weld 90 degree 1.25" tubing to a old weber side-draft manifold flange & use a 40mm Delorto carb--it'll be living in the old spare tire area--I have another thread looking for a newer hood scoop & hood vents off of a '97ish Outback sport--need a damaged hood--anyone got one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceMan Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Dude hook me up with those control arm bushings! Trying to press in stock replacement ones is a joke... all you end up with is new control arm bushings that are so messed up looking that you shouldent have messed with them. I'll drop you an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 You got it--I found out this evening that the rear inners (at least the 4WD ones) are the same as the front inners--check this out--one bushing type at both ends of the car--so I can do a full car set for $60 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hell, I'll step up for a set of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Im gonna do some measure'in sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 I got the front suspension back together & ran T Rex awhile--handling is much better--needs to be at least 3" lower--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceMan Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 You know, theres something about those EA81 2 door hardtops that really catches my eye. They would make a seriously awesome Pony car. Maybe if someone took an ER27, stuffed it in there and converted it back to carburetor you might get that "Muscle car" feel and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 If i can find a coupe and an ER27, Ill do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I've always wanted a coupe and seeing this one makes me want one even more. thats a good looking car you've got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted April 1, 2004 Author Share Posted April 1, 2004 Just scored a '97 Outback Sport hood today!! Has damage--but all I want is the scoop & front heat vents ( & surrounding sheet metal)--A yard we work with is slipping it to me for $100--Dealer wants that much for just the scoop--I'll be playing with it over the next week or so--as soon as I have pics, I'll post them--Adam was talking about doin' carbon fiber or 'glass parts--if the hood turns out like I want--I might talk to him about a "run":grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I'm very interested in a set of bushings for my RX... what do I need to measure so you can make me a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted April 4, 2004 Author Share Posted April 4, 2004 Well--the hood I ended up with is a '97 Legacy Outback--no airvents & the lower hoodscoop. I took a panel cutter to the damaged hood & cut 3" all around the scoop---then did all the measuring & cutting on T Rex's hood--Tell me what you guys think------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATBRAT Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 That car is cool. Looks like you need a big old air dam in the front. After its all said and done, A nice paint job and tinted windows would really kick ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Sweet! I really like that hood scoop on the EA81s! Are you going to put a bumper back on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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