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Bench vise works just fine; I've done a half dozen. Pause a few seconds between each squeeze. Also, put the "grenade pin" in from the top (where the mounting holes are); it can't be removed if installed from below.

Point taken; but I still don't think the class structure is good for rallycross since it eliminates the low budget entry.

You posted some good times with that wagon; don't sell yourself short. Yes, it's down on power and that's what I have against the new SCCA classes for rallycross....they virtually eliminate the older, lower power vehicles which is sad. It's why I bought the Impreza; I was just getting tired of beating the crap out of my old Brat trying to stay competitive.

Here's some more pics of the Evans Creek weekend. Sorry, I didn't get more pics of the gnarly off road stuff but I didn't figure out how to use my new camera until Sunday and spent too much time holding on to take a chance taking photos from inside Zap's rig. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=877

Some pics from Evans Creek weekend. Sorry, not enough of the gnarly off road stuff. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=877

We didn't get there until late Saturday (around 5pm or so). But did get to see Turbone on the way out. Parked the RV in the main camping area and set out to find the designated camping area in my stock '91 Legacy. Found the camping area and I was glad that I didn't decide to bring the RV in that far. Nobody around but found a note by the campfire and left a reply that we were at the main camping area. Zap and Brian came in around 8pm and stayed the night there. Zap took me for a ride today in his rig and I was more than impressed; he does make it look easy, but I know how much skill is involved and how well prepared his truck is. I got some pics with my new camera and will post them as soon as I can.

Good shot of GLCraigGT in his power wagon. http://www.oregonrally.com/gallery/RallyCross_July2_2006/DSC_0047.html

Sounds right for the year if the condition is okay. As said before, check to see when the last time the timing belt was done. Also, it's important if it hasn't been done, to replace it as soon as possible since the '98 engine is interference type. If you wind up doing the timing belt consider replacing the water pump also since it won't last much past 125K (but that's about two more years of "average" usage) and it certainly won't last until the next timing belt change. Your Impreza should last well past150K miles without major problems. With good luck and proper care 200K to 300K is not unusual.

Some of these are really looking good! http://www.oregonrally.com/gallery/RallyCross_July2_2006/

I'm planning on meeting up at Zap's around noon and following him in with our camper. I haven't decided yet if I'm taking the Imp also.

Too bad; I was hoping no one would notice! I like running in the morning! And then running again in the afternoon!!!!!

Not only were they tight, but also short 3 and 4 cones each if I remember correctly. But the reason for the tight slaloms I suspect was that the PIR field is truly too small to lay out a decent length rallycross. I like PIR since it makes getting there and back from Seattle so much easier than fighting the traffic on 26 from Hillsboro.

I haven't seen an Impreza there in three months. I was there today and there still weren't any.

Being one who collected a gate penalty on the first run and I still don't know where I did it; never did it again in the next 9 runs either. Course was great and lots o' fun. Some of the other gate penalties were the fact the the first run was slick and the two slaloms were very tight...not hard to collect a gate penalty then. Besides the relatively low entry, the course was quick, low 60's for the faster cars; AND April kept everything ON TIME. They almost had enough time for fun runs at the end, but elected to clean up the course and pack it up in time for results. Everyone was on the way home around 4:30 or 5:00. Published results in 3 days wasn't bad either.

Memory is not as good as it used to be and I must have had a case of "organize-itis" and thrown them out since I don't have them anymore. I could pull a set if I find an acceptable one at PAP if you like.

I have a grey driver's side visor in vinyl for the Impreza. $15 plus shipping and it's yours.

I might have an Impreza visor; I have lots of Legacy ones. Let me check.

Now that I've had a chance to look at the scores, here are some familiar names: qman won M4 class and set the best morning run total time as well as the best single run time in his red hot Impreza. XSNRG took 6th in M4 with his white RX and was only 1 second behind qman for best single run time. He also was 2nd Time Only in the afternoon runs. I managed to place 8th in P4 in the morning in my '94 Impreza, but came back to take 1st in the afternoon for Time Only; 2nd for overall best time for the afternoon run. GLCraigGt was 11th in P4 in his trusty '84 wagon with exceptionally consistent times for all 5 runs in spite of the water truck making the course slick. 99Legacy took 2nd in S4 with his bargain Impreza and rebuilt engine. I believe that's his second 2nd place finish in two tries. cfwdfw (Charlie from the nasioc board) placed 3rd in P4 in my Impreza and is currently in the lead for season P4 honors.

I will have them if I haven't thrown them out; I have the rails; need to look for the retractors and belts. They were blue and I hope I still have them. ---ed---

I picked up two alloys yesterday (see classified forum). But there are three steel pug 14" wheels still on the Peugeot in the yard (third one is the spare). These are the type with the oval holes.

From the ORG website: Next RallyCross RallyCross #5 Jul 16 Organized By : ORG (Oregon Region) 2006 Season - Event 5 of 8 Location: Portland International Raceway Sessions: AM session Registration 8-9am Classes: M2, M4, PA, TO (time only) PM session Registration 12-1pm Classes: SF, SR, SA, PF, PR, TO Entry Fee: $25 for ORG/SCCA Members $30 for non-members

Check for play in the distributor shaft; if none, check wiring to coil and sparkplugs. Normally, this is due to the distributor bushings having too much play as GD already pointed out.

I recently replaced my '91 legacy belts with the Canadian version. Since I never can seem to throw anything away, you're welcome to my old belts, retractor and all if that will help you figure out how to make your belts work again. Free for the pickup in Bothell. Drop me a PM for a 'phone # if you think it will be helpful.

What is it about early July and birthdays. Jeanne's b'day is the 5th....a little late to party but that's okay. We should be there with the camper and I'll hitch a ride with others unless I bring the Brat along.

I'm close enough to get up to Vancouver Island if need be. About two hours driving and a great ferry ride. I didn't see a lot of information about how to get there and what part of the Island I should head for. Would it be better to come into Nanaimo or Victoria? July is out for me since relatively local events have me O.D.-ing this July (4 rallycrosses in 5 weekends!! ). But I'd be interested in future events if you'd list them. I'm always looking for an excuse to visit Vancouver Island. Thanks for posting.