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Awesome man. Thanks for the update.

What's the label say that is on the driver's side door panel? Looks good man. Just about spot on with my old one:

I used an 83 BRAT as a daily driver for a few years. Sold it and bought my 2000 2.5RS and got about the same MPG on the highway.

What is the condition of your radiator cap?

Are you sure you don't have an air pocket stuck in the cooling system? Did you check the hoses to make sure you don't have a hole in one of them? Heater hoses too? Have you flushed the heater core to make sure it's not stopped up? Let's check those before jumping straight to head gaskets.

There was a big running thread on the 08+ Impreza's crappy paint on NASIOC. I cannot find the thread for the life of me though.

What he just sent me in an email: " It is when I am going. When I start to coast, going from a higher speed and letting off the gas, when its going down in rpms. Its like killing it when changing gears with a manuel. But when I give it more gas, it stops. I do know that the Breadbox did have to change their filters on the pump last week, when I got this tank of gas. Also, I didn't last long, the shake. Speed wise, I was going about 50-60 last week and 75-ish today. So, I don't really think it that. "

Going strictly off what my buddy told me on the phone. 03 Legacy wagon, car will shake after filling it up with gas then it will go away. He is not getting any check engine lights. Water in gas? Charcoal canister problem?

It is an interference engine and yes you can pull the heads without pulling the motor.

I drove one last year when they came out. If you've never drove one before, you might find the test drive pretty interesting.

Amen good sir.

Dan at Vermont Sportscar just sent me an update. The car is actually the 2009 Rally Car. I agree, Travis and Dave are both super nice guys.

I am sure it is a replica. All I know is they paid a pretty penny to get it here. 3 more days.

Wow, that is a sight. I never seen an OEM air filter in one either.

+1 Also make sure that you are using a Subaru thermostat and gasket. The ones at the parts stores are garbage in comparison.

Good writeup man. I replaced the rear bearings on my 83 BRAT and I swore I would never do it again.

Good writeup man. I replaced the rear bearings on my 83 BRAT and I swore I would never do it again.

Wow, those are some great pics.

Doesn't look bad. Beats the standard EA81 side bolster blowout.

I love looking at the rear of the car. I keep expecting it to be like the opening of a rally stage when the Impreza launches and throws dirt and gravel out the back.

Thanks man. As promised: Added Rally Armor UR mud flaps today:

I'm hooked. Need MOAR pictures.

Figured I would start using this thread as my running Impreza blog. Got these in the mail today:

Here is your reason.