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This is too simple, but check the alternator belt for proper tightness if you haven't done so already. Then get a good digital voltmeter and check the voltage at the battery while the car is running with the lights on. At idle, pretty close to 12 volts is normal; around 2000 rpm the voltage should rise to pretty close to 14 volts; increasing the rpm should not raise the voltage by much more. I don't ever trust the dash mounted voltmeter; especially on an older car.

Another update from Paul Eklund: Oregon Region invites you to attend their NORPAC Divisional RallyCross event on May 5-6th which is part of the National RallyCross Series (contingency monies available). Courses are pretty wide open with few cones to hit and usually a slalom (or 2) and sometimes a 360 degree skidpad element. Details still coming together, but looks to be a short PRACTICE (test/tune) session on Saturday morning, followed by runs for National competitors only on Sat afternoon and then a full Regional/National event on Sunday (i.e. you can just run the regional, the national, or both). Entry fees for NATIONAL and NATIONAL/REGIONAL being determined now. No host party scheduled for the Farmhouse Restaurant's bar from 5pm to 7pm (informal watering hole at the HQ hotel, organizers to buy the appetizers...). Event will take place on the 10 acre grass field at the Washington County Fairplex in Hillsboro, OR. Field is flat, but with some ruts from previous events. Recent bulldozer work has flattened the field considerably and we should have a smooth racing surface (Thanks BEN and BEN!). The Red Lion hotel (3500 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro) is literally right next door... Ask for "Primitive RALLY SCHOOL" rate of $64/single 503-648-3500 google earth has satellite views of the field (even see old course designs) http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8...l=en&tab=wl&q= (use 3500 NE Cornell, Hillsboro, 97124) or See details and registration info to appear at: www.oregonrally.com some general info at: www.scca.org Contact Ben Bradley for more info: bradley "at" reed.edu Ben is also looking for some help ORGANIZING this event. If you would like to help make it happen, please contact him. More info to be posted on this in the Pacific Northwest forum of SPECIALSTAGE.com over coming days. You NO. CAL guys are fast! Come on up and mix it up with the NW crowd. We would love to see you. I THINK entry fee will be about $65 for the National (2 days of runs).... We KNOW the NW/PRG guys are quick, please join us as well. (Oregon Trail Rally organizing has put this event a little behind in planning, but it should be a good one, including a challenging course and GREAT COMPETITION)

Well, ORG is planning a two day event on May 5 & 6; run one or the other or both!

Cool, another good thread to drop into the USRM.

Most radios and adapter harnesses have standarized wiring. If your harness is standard, here's the code: Red 12Volt Ignition/accessory Yellow 12 Volt Battery/memory Black Ground Blue Power antenna Blue/wht Amp turn on Black/wht Amp ground Orange Illumination Orange/wht dimmer Brown Phone mute Gray Right/front + Gray/blk Right/front - White Left/front + White/blk Left/front - Violet Right/rear + Violet/blk Right/rear - Green Left/rear + Green/blk Left/rear - You might find more information and available harnesses at http://www.metraonline.com.

Sadly I got this from PRG today: I got a phone call today from Kim and Steve M. saying that the field at the ORV park is unusable due to the truck event over the weekend. There are logs and rocks all over the lower field plus a large amount of mud on the lower portion. It doesn't look like the field will be in any condition to hold a rally-x by Saturday We apologize for any inconvenience this causes anyone. Cheers, Erik Lyden

My sentiments exactly.

Got a paypal account for me to send my donation?!

Time to pray to the weather gods to get the type of weather you're looking for at the rallycross. http://www.wunderground.com/US/WA/McCleary.html

Well, I WAS trying to keep it quiet.

Might be some more information here: PRG Membership Package available at this event! Includes discounted entry fees! Inquire at the registration tent for more information. Schedule: - Tech Inspection: 8am-9am - Registration: 8:15am-9am - Driver's Meeting: 9:15am - First Car Out: 9:30am Cost: $25 for PRG Members, $30 for non-members (both include admission to the ORV park) After tech inspection, please go to registration to obtain your timecard. There is only one session scheduled for this event. Worker positions will be assigned at the driver's meeting and the entire group will be split into run/work groups at that time. After the parade lap, those working first will go to their worker assignments. Those running first will put their cars into the grid to prepare for their first run. Helmets are required (Snell 95 and newer rating). Loaner helmets will be available at the event but in limited supply. If you're unsure about what class your car will run in, please read the RallyCross rules. Spectators: The ORV park charges $10 per car for anyone entering the park. If you're interested in spectating, try to carpool to minimize costs. If you know someone competing, ride along with them. There is a concession stand on-site, so please bring cash for lunch. Website: http://pacificrallygroup.com/rci042807.html We hope to see you guys out for this event! For those of you running the ORG National RallyCross event on May 5th, this is a perfect excuse for one last testing day to make sure your car is in top condition for the National event. Cheers, Erik

Another great collection of photos: http://cab218.aisites.com/OTR/Friday.html

Actually, I'm the fortunate recipient of good genes. My Dad died at 84, having been a 3 pack/day smoker until his first heart attack at 65 when he quit "cold turkey." My Mom died just before her 95th birthday. Attitude and good health is everything. My attitude was helped along with getting married later than most and then waiting even longer to start raising kids. My first son was born when I was 35; nothing like being 45 when the parents of my son's friends were in their late 20's, early 30's. Shapes an outlook that doesn't go away. But nothing like the adrenalin rush when you get it all right on the rallycross course to help keep your outlook fresh. I'm actually counting the days to the next event this coming Saturday.....just like Christmas!

The gas mileage on my '94 was great. Fully loaded with rally tires, wheels, tools, etc. and "cruisin" up I-5 I got as much as 30 to 32 mpg with the car. Of course when you calculated back from the ~10% odometer error it didn't look quite as good, but it was still okay.

Finally an update now that OTR is over: http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26871

Thanks to all of you. Just remember, there's a reason we're called old farts. Actually, I think I was around 55, when I finally agreed that I might be considered "middle-aged." Went out this past Sunday and played about three hours of Ping-pong with the "seniors" at the Senior Center. It's great exercise and still a lot of fun. Since there are more players than tables (three tables), we play doubles and are very casual about who we choose to partner with. I wound up partners with someone I hadn't seen before and he was pretty good. We whupped up on two of the better players in the group. After we finished our set (took 3 out of 3), I introduced myself and we got to chatting. Turns out my partner was 80! I guess there's hope for me yet!

Good write-up Craig. Should be in the USRM for future use.

More photos from Wayne Flynn. http://www.pdxsports.com/photos/showindex.asp?folder=2007_OTR

Great comparison daehttub2000; about as good as it gets. I just have a slight dis-agreement about the 1.8 engine in the Impreza being a "snoozer." Certainly not untrue when compared to the WRX and the 2.2 and 2.5 engines. However, the 1.8L is a runner. You'll need to keep the revs up to get the some pickup, but that engine (in my '94 rallycross car) was a runner. It reved so freely, I kept bouncing off the rev limiter. One difference in its performance was switching to 14" wheels and tires. When I first bought it, it was a stone with the 15" tires and I regretted buying it as my rallycross car. After reading an article about building a rally car from scratch in Subiesport magazine, they mentioned that putting 14" tires on their early Impreza changed the character of the car for the better. I went to 14" tires and the car did change from a "stone" to a "runner." Certainly not to be compared to an RS or WRX but lots of fun to drive. So the secret is out, if you want a stealth car that others don't want to steal for a joyride or for the parts, find an early Impreza (with a 5 speed of course), put 14" wheels on it (cheaper than 15" or 16" wheels) and have a ball. The best "bang for the buck" that you can get from Subaru. And, not exactly "cop-bait" either.

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I am SO looking forward to this. Especially the all day practice opportunity on Saturday.

With the interior out you would be classed in Modified. Anyhow, the use of the rolling guest room is still available if you want to make it down to the event; both coming and going if you need it.

Apparently the R in the p/n indicates it's a re-manufactured part.

Correct on all counts except for the brakes. Legacy came with disks front and rear, Impreza (at least up to and including '97 model year) came with front disks and rear drums. It's my understanding that the rear disks from a Legacy can be retrofitted to the Impreza although I've never done that. Another difference is that the starter motors are not interchangeable between the Legacy and Impreza. P/N23300AA381 for Impreza with manual transmission and P/N23300AA220 for the Legacy with manual transmission. Note that the starter for the automatic transmission is different on the Legacy; I suspect the same is true for the Impreza. I have it on good authority that the EJ22 manual transmission starter for the Legacy is the same for all years from 1990 to 2004. Just checking my stuff for accuracy and I found this on www.1stsubaruparts.com: Part number 23300AA220 was superceded by part number 23300AA220R1

I hear that the event on May 5 will be a practice day with entries donated to charity. May 6th event is said to be considered an SCCA National Rallycross. I'm still waiting for official announcement on this. Look for updates. http://www.oregonrally.com/Event_Detail.cfm?EventID=507