edrach

I didn't post it to demonstrate speed mechanics; I posted it to indicate a difference in time using two techniques. I'm glad you're so speedy; some people are faster than others.

Google is your friend. Odd, it's an Olympia address but this is the place. 9319 Martin Way E Olympia, WA 98516 Phone: (360) 456-6222

Coming south on I-5 from Ft. Lewis, take the Nisqually exit (I forgot the exit number but it's 114 I think); straight at the next two traffic lights and it's on your left.

I've done the job twice. Once by pulling the transmission with an "old" transmission jack and jackstands. It took me 10 hours. With an engine hoist and pulling the engine it took me 6. '91 Legacy wagon. I'll never do it pulling the tranny again unless someone donates a lift and great transmission jack.

Trying to reach bratcrazy or his brother Bob. I got an email from Bob yesterday from either the old ezboard or usmb email function. I replied to it and unfortunately the return address was no longer in use so the reply bounced back as undeliverable. If anyone knows bratcrazy (St. George, UT) or his brother, please ask them to contact me via email at edrach@spamcop.net. Thanks.

GR2's are a great improvement. If you want, the KYB AGX's are better but somewhat pricey; sometimes you see a new set of AGX's on the USMB for under $300. Also, get rid of that dinky 13mm swaybar; a used stock one off a WRX is in the 19 or 20mm range and easy to come by. The Whiteline anti-lift kit is a great improvement in handling for the price.

Coming back from Portland today I walked through the yard on Marvin Rd in Nisqually. A couple of Legacy models, a couple EA82 wagons, an XT and '87 XT turbo. This yard located between Ft. Lewis and Olympia just off I-5.

For those wanting to identify our member's cars: Qman, red Impreza coupe with 023 on the side; same car with 045 is his daughter Jaymie. JRach was also running it in the AM session. Blue Impreza wagon with 044 on the side, Charles (cfwdfw), JRach, myself, and Stephen driving in both the AM and PM sessions. Blue Impreza sedan with the light blue front fender and rear bumper driven by Alaena in both the morning and afternoon sessions. I'm sorry, I forgot the color of eurowrx's car. Others who were there, please identify yourselves.

If you're a member of the org-l yahoo group you can see more pics posted there. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/org-l/photos/browse/7c9f

Here are some pics from the event; thanks Travis. http://shutterdriven.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=10794

Scores are up at http://www.oregonrally.com/files/RX_5_4_08.pdf! Congrats to JRach, Qman, and Eurowrx for sweeping the modified AWD class. Way to go guys! Congrats to Alaena for beating 3 STi's (and a VW Scirocco) in Time Only runs in the afternoon with her STOCK '93 Impreza! Way to go girl!

Gloyal is correct, '85 and '86 are exact replacements. I've used '87 and later by just bolting in the bracket to the fender which the same for all years and then using a tie wrap to secure the inner support. No cutting or bending required. The other althernative is to remove the headlamp from the '87 or later bracket and install it in the '85/86 bracket. That's a bit of a pain but it can be done.

Thanks for the update. Looks like I'll be bringing the mudders but not installing them. I'm sure glad they managed to repair the field in the most necessary areas; it certainly needed it.

The Rallycross Board has considered the changes submitted and come up with a group of proposed changes to the regs for 2009. They have asked to no longer comment to older threads, but confine discussion to http://www.sccabb.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6590&TPN=1 in a effort to keep new discussion in one place. Primary changes for 2009 include opening up allowable tires in the Stock classes and allowing front swaybar changes. For the Prepared classes the most significant change is allowing a LSD. Modified changes are there also but beyond my experience to even comment on them. I need some time to think about the proposed changes and comment, but fortunately they are not as draconian as I had feared. Thanks to all who submitted input to the RXB.

If you don't like SCCA's rules or have suggestions to improve them NOW is the time to send your politely worded comments/suggestions to the Rallycross Board. Check out the rallycross forums and see what others are thinking about sending to the RXB and make sure you get your 2 cents submitted. The discussions forums are just that, forums. The RXB members don't necessarily read them. The ONLY official way to comment on rules changes is to e-mail RXB@scca.com with your comments. The discussion forums can be found at http://www.scca.org. ---ed---

I go with a faulty alternator. Drop me a call if you'll consider a used XT alternator. I have one in my "stash." Pay me after you've tried it for a week or so.

I always buy OEM parts from Jason at Mike Scarf Subaru (1stsubaruparts.com). I find it's easier to call Jason at 866-528-5282 (toll free) than to wade through the junk on the website. He ships anywhere in the country and the shipping cost for small items is usually offset by not having to pay sales tax (unless you're in WA state).

All of the above suggestions are correct. I tend to use an excellent rust penetrant (called Yield) or Kroil; both are better than PB Blaster. Spray the part of the bolt that extends out past the body well on the inside. Spray the portion coming out liberally also. Back and forth is the way to go; and patience. If you try to rush this job you'll break the bolt as well as get a charley horse in your arm. Good luck it can be done. On the re-install, run a tap through the nuts and use never-seeze grease on the NEW bolts.

If the cable had snapped the clutch pedal wouldn't return after you stomp it to the floor. I still think the cable is out of adjustment.

Or badly out of adjustment.

Alternator is definitely bad. Also a good reason to invest in a AAA account to defray the cost of a tow home. I've had one for all of our cars and it's well worth it.

You should have pulled the LSD; they sell for $150 here on the board and 2 to 3 times that if you can sell it to a Datsun owner.

Welcome to the board. Tip off on the 2WD is the 5 speed transmission (and lack of a rear differential); Subaru never made a 4WD drive 5 speed for the early EA81 cars. However, a number of members with a 4WD car have managed to install the later 5 speed transmission with good success. However, your 5 speed will get you better gas mileage than the 4WD model; not a bad idea with the current gas prices.

Cute. Thanks for all the good wishes. Nice birthday this year since all three of my sons were able to join me for a celebration.

Talk about perseverance; good job.