dougl4422

I just had my 45k mile checkup done at Hodges subaru near detroit and they said my front brake pads were down to about 10%. They wanted to charge me about $200 to replace the pads and resurface the rotors. I was wondering if a driveway mechanic like myself could do this without much trouble, or would it be better for the car if i just shelled out the cash to have the dealer do it. Are there any special tools needed for this? Could i get by without resurfacing the rotors if the pads never got worn down to the metal?

Does this car look like a running shoe to anyone else?

I found this board while surfing for Subaru info. This seems like an active board with a great community and lots of useful info. My name is Doug im 25 and i live in Romeo, MI. I currently own a 2003 Outback H6 3.0 VDC sedan. Its a great car and i love the interior. The McIntash sound system is awsome too. I also have a beater 92 Chevy 4x4 Pickup. I was thinking about selling the truck and picking up a mid 90's impreza outback sport. Does anyone know of any subaru clubs in the southeast Michigan area? It would be great to get out and meet some other subie owners.

Hi everyone Ive been a fan of subarus for a long time and i recently bought an 03 Outback VDC 3.0 H6 sedan. I dont think i want to take it offroad but i was considering selling my old chevy truck and buying an older Subaru to modify. I don't have alot of money to spend and i dont think ready to get into any hardcore offroading. I dont really want to get into any major drivetrain modifications. Does anyone have any suggestions about where i should start? What model should i look for? Should i try to get a manual of automatic? Can i put a small lift on it and get bigger tires without messing up the stock drivetrain? Does anyone know of a shop in southeastern Michigan that has experience working on subarus in this way? Im looking forward to getting some input on this.