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It was nice to see some new faces as well as the regulars out there. Nice course design and limited use of the water truck; and then it started to rain in the late afternoon. A lot of fun. I should have some pics up later this weekend. Sadly I couldn't take very many pics of the M4 and PA classes since it's hard to get out to photo op while running in those classes. But I got a few near the end after I had finished my runs.

Looks like we might have a little bit of rain. :banana: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=McCleary%2C+WA More information here: http://www.pacificrallygroup.com/archives/07/rci082507.html

A high quality plastic polish, a soft cloth, and about 15 to 20 minutes work on each headlight.

And results: http://www.oregonrally.com/files/RX_8_19_2007.pdf

Some really fine pics from Ben B: http://www.benbradley.us/rally.html More fine pics from Zack G: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9924449@N07

Probability of rain on Sunday went from 30% to 60%!

Sorry, I'll be down in Astoria for the rallycross that weekend. You'll not be able to see the SuperImp!

I have bought the last three radiators I've used on our family collection of old cars from Spokane Auto Wrecking. They are new, unknown brand, single core and sell for about $100 shipped to my door via UPS. They have all fit well and every one cured the overheating problem we had and are still continuing to work in the cars that we still own. Somewhere in my posts I have an 800# for them, but you can google them if you like.

Just so there's no mis-understanding, these are the 4x140mm wheels from the EA82 series; as I said I'm not sure if the center caps are available with them. Here's a pic to be sure.

I'm only interested in the Rallycross on the 19th. Here's the long range weather forcast for Astoria. http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=Astoria%2C+OR For those interested in the entire weekend, here's more info courtesy of Paul Eklund. The Triple Threat Rally Weekend is August 17, 18, 19th. It starts with a Cascade Sports Car Club Friday Nighter TSD Rally on Friday August 17th with registration at 6pm at the K-Mart parking lot 13750 SE Johnson Rd in Milwaukie, Oregon ( Directly off I-205 Exit 13 on Hwy 224 (West)/Milw. Expressway, near Lowe's.) http://www.cascadesportscarclub.org/roadRally.asp?page=home The Mountains to the Sea TOURING Rally is next on Saturday Morning (the 18th), starting from that same K-Mart at 9am. It is a scenic, fun, easy TOUR from Portland to the coast, near Astoria, ending with a big beach party and BBQ dinner (always a lot of fun). Bring a friend and a convertible and have a blast! Stay at a motel, or get a campsite in the park. But bring your Subaru (or Audi, VW, Neon, etc), if you want to complete the TRIPLE THREAT by also entering the Oregon Rally Group RallyCross competition on Sunday in Astoria! The site is great (large and flat grass field) and you can even camp there after the beach party Sat down at Fort Stevens for cheap. The competition is 4 runs on a timed course with you times added together for your total score. www.oregonrally.com for RallyCross info. Your scores for all 3 events are added together to determine the winner of the big-rump roast Triple Threat Rally trophy. So do all 3 events if you can, or make it to just 1 or 2. Fun for all.

Rob, I didn't check inside the car for the centercaps so I don't know if they are there. If you want the wheels, let me know soon since the wagon is in the row scheduled for the crusher on Monday or Tuesday. I'd be glad to pick them up for you today if I can make the time. Do you want two or all three?

Found three motion wheels yesterday; couldn't find the fourth. but if someone needs three they are there; two on the car and the third in the back of a red wagon.

I saw a set of actual yellow foglamps at Harbor Freight yesterday. Not too expensive either. You can probably find them by searching www.harborfreightusa.com. If you can't find them, I have the p/n and price written down in my car.

I have an aversion to the stupid audible alarms that tell me to remove my key or close the door. First thing I did after buying my '91 Legacy was unplug the noisemaker. When I did that one of the lights started flashing continuously on the dash. Rather than plug the noisemaker back in or try to work around it again, I just put a piece of black electrical tape over the offending flashing light. Not elegant, but it works for me.

Another vote for the radiator.

If you want, I can pick up a case of it for you from the local Bow Wow shop here in Lynnwood. They have the best local price. Case is 12 quarts; I'll split a case with you if you like. I'll be in Astoria in two weeks and can bring it down then.

I just had to pass this on for those of us with older Legacy models with a manual 5 speed. I bought my '91 Legacy wagon about 5 years ago with 93K miles on the odo. I got a pretty decent price on it since the transmission had a minor crunch when shifting into 2nd and the previous owner figured he'd get rid of it before it got too bad (he did tell me it had a crunch even before I test drove it). I put in the Redline 75W-90NS because of their claim of "friction modifiers" to make it easier for the synchros to work properly. The difference wasn't instaneous but the crunch went away after about two months. I wasn't complaining but I figured I must have been compensating for the gearbox. Either way, the crunch was gone. And it stayed gone until recently. About a month ago, I had the Legacy in for some work that I didn't want to do myself. With 191K on the car now, I thought it would be smart to have the gearoil replaced also:rolleyes: . I didn't have any Redline so I got some Lucas 75W-90 and had it installed. Less than a week later, the crunch was back. Worse than that, I was getting it going into second, third and sometimes into fourth also. I had checked the clutch adjustment and it was normal. Today, after using the Lucas gearoil for the past 2000 miles, I drained it and filled it with new Redline NS again. I just took it for a drive around the block! The crunch is gone. Transmission is shifting as smoothly as ever. I know this sounds like a commercial, but I can't argue with success.

I was there again; another early Legacy with fine seats and a '77 wagon have been added since last time.

Sorry I didn't look that hard.

Walked the yard again today. Three EA81 wagons, one EA81 (Hatch, Standard model), a well smashed '93 Legacy and another EA82 wagon since the last time I was there.

Can't have a corner store if you haven't got a corner! You are right about the personality of the place.

Me too the first time I heard about it. Having grown up in northern NJ, Brooklyn means something else to me.

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Definitely, AWD unless you want better gas mileage, then get the 2WD version. Up to '95 only the 1.8 engine which should be cheaper but is still a strong engine and has better gas mileage. EJ22 started in '95 I believe but I could be wrong. In the '97 model year the EJ22 FHI used became an interference engine (note I said model year, not manufacture date; I have a '97 which was built in 10/96 and has the interference engine:mad: ). I personally prefer the wagons but the sedan/coupe is just fine. Get a 5 speed manual since it has more control.

I just replaced the GR2's on my '91 Legacy after 120K miles; still okay but I thought it was time. Fronts were still tolerable but the rears were toast. Installed another set of four GR2's. I wouldn't have anything else on my daily driver.