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How the heck do I put a CD player in a Brat??
carfreak85 replied to Subarutex's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
So, Brian can a standard DIN sized CD player fit in the lower half of the slanted console? In your first picture it looks like the lower panel is cut for a head unit, but I figured I would ask anyway. -
EA81 Rear Swaybar - Which to Use?
carfreak85 replied to MSSLGECKO's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Alright, I'm just glad I saved this for this type of moment. Behold the glory! Since only EA82 cars were avalible with rear swaybars, this is the only chart you need. Obviously the 4WD XT6 is the largest (Bigger than Edrach's) but it will create a more playful rear end. I've decided to go with the XT6 bar and all thats left to do is get it mounted and then source the Whiteline 24mm front bar, muhahahahaha! -
I know that somebody has been running a 34/34, or maybe a 38/38 on their EA series car. I did a search for "weber, 34" and this is what I came up with: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/search.php?searchid=124462
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Does this mean Im running lean? or rich?
carfreak85 replied to TheSubaruJunkie's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
One more vote for a lean mixture. -
Convoy to WCSS-7
carfreak85 replied to sparkster58's topic in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center
I'm sure that I could convince at least three or more subes to join the convoy. -
Has anyone seen these wheels before?
carfreak85 replied to WAWalker's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I have a pretty nice set of four in white that I'm looking to get rid of. -
How the heck do I put a CD player in a Brat??
carfreak85 replied to Subarutex's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Thats what I have for my car. When I get a little closer to installing my head unit, I'll snap a few pics. Tex, your welcome to stop by and hold it up to your dash if you need some reference. -
ea81 turbo pistons...updated 2 july with new pics.
carfreak85 replied to Ross's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
The non-turbo pistons (EA81) are 8.7:1, and the turbo ones are 7.7:1. The turbo pistons would have a larger dish. -
legacy seats in a hatch
carfreak85 replied to slipspeedy's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Physically they will fit in you cabin, but you will need custom brackets to mount them. -
For those who haven't seen the difference between the stock EA81 front speakers here they are. The passenger's side is 4x6" and the driver's side is a 3x5.5". Contrary to popular opinion, I found the driver's side much easier to remove. The speaker in the center is the one that is replacing the factory units. It is a 10cm Pioneer 80W peak, 20W RMS speaker. Obviously this new speaker will not bolt in to the factory locations. Time for custom brackets! Thes are the brackets I made for the passenger's side. Brackets installed: Speaker installed in the factory location: I should have the driver's side fabbed up tomorrow night.
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83/84 turbo wagon front struts?
carfreak85 replied to Ross's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Could you poke around your struts and see if you can figure out the brand, etc? It would be nice to put some stiffer springs and struts on my wagon! -
83/84 turbo wagon front struts?
carfreak85 replied to Ross's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
That is correct. The standard EA81 4WD spring is 134lb/in while the turbo springs are 146lb/in as well as being shorter. The struts are the same regardless of asperation. -
updating '84 GL with '90 Loyale...possible?
carfreak85 replied to madmac18's topic in Subaru Retrofitting
EA81 and EA82 also refer to the chassis as well. -
I already did a search but came up blank. I need advice on removing my driver's side front speaker from my dash. This is on an EA81. I got the fuse box off as well as the bottom screw that holds the speaker in but I can't seem to find anything else that holds the speaker in place. Any help you can give would be life saving! I can get pics if necessary.
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Fender Rubbing: Problem Solved.
carfreak85 replied to TheSubaruJunkie's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Those are the same lugnuts that are used on the old shadow mag rims. I think... -
Picked up a Metra kit!
carfreak85 replied to carfreak85's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Wow, that looks great, but mine is going into an EA81 so it'll look a bit different. Anyone have pics of theirs installed? -
Fender Rubbing: Problem Solved.
carfreak85 replied to TheSubaruJunkie's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Pics of the lugnuts? -
I was helping my friend install a stereo in his car and while we were picking up his installation kit I asked if they had a kit for my car. Lo and behold, they had ONE left! I bought it on the spot and now I just need a spare radio box to play around with. Here are pics:
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Did you unbolt the contro arm from the engine crossmember? If you didn't, try pulling on the knuckle assembly while compressing the tranny side. Then when that falls off, use a hammer to knock the threaded end of the axle out. This method always works for me.
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score at the junk yard.. rare find :P
carfreak85 replied to Meeky Moose's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Now thats a cool find. I love having rare factory parts on my car. -
Fog lights Installed!
carfreak85 replied to carfreak85's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
I'm not too worried about knocking them off. This is a street sube first and foremost, and an offroad toy second. Besides, with the new pugs, there is a lot of clearence. Take a look: