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Here are some multimedia pieces that I did over the summer for our school newspaper's online content. FSAE: http://westernfrontonline.net/2008072210215/multimedia/inside-wwu-sae-baja-team/ Mini Baja: http://westernfrontonline.net/2008070710167/multimedia/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-western-s-formula-sae-car/ Scooters: http://westernfrontonline.net/2008072910242/multimedia/rollin-with-the-hamsters/ Let me know what you think!

Sweet! Can't wait to see it lifted!

I'm in. Still have a few 4-lug cars stashed at my place.

Thanks for the kind words guys. Its nice to get positive feedback on a project I put so much time into (specifically polishing those damn Enkeis for the WCSS). The airdam is a NOS Kamei spoiler originally built for the EA81s. I wish I had found it on another make of car though, then maybe I could find some more of 'em! As I've said in the past, I plan at some point to make molds and copies of it, but as of now I don't have the fundage. (Thinks to self: Well, I might after I install that EA82T in Ben's wagon...) At least I have a garage to start this project in now. [/hijack]

Well duh! Hahaha, those are my autoX tires and they will see very little street use, but I have put a few dozon-or-so miles on them thus far. Based on that, I've had ZERO rubbing anywhere. And my wagon is lowered pretty significantly. I'm running on 5.5" wide Enkeis and would hesitate to put on anything wider, the tires are really bulging off the wheels as it is. Because we are so limited in wheel widths, I would suggest against the 215s, unless you can test fit a JY 215 on a subie wheel. The only sure fire way to know is to test fit 'em on your rig and go hit some bumps.

I got this size: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=90314&page=2

If you're EA81 was a manual, you will need to remove some material on the engine side bell-housing. If the car is or the engine was an automatic, the bell-housing will be larger to fit the torque converter. I used the same mix of parts as TheBeastIDrive and McBrat, but I did have problems with the bolt holes in the EA82 flywheel being too big. I had to install shims to keep the flywheel from knocking around. If I were to do it again (Which I will when the RX trans goes in) I would use an aftermarket lightweight flywheel off a WRX modded to fit my EA81 and possibly the WRX clutch if the EA throw out bearing will work. Barring that, I would turn the stock flywheel and get a heavy-duty aftermarket XT6 clutch kit.

You didn't read the second page, did you Rob? Here's a link you lazy bum! http://rides.webshots.com/album/82375733opxCiZ?vhost=rides&vhost=rides&start=24

Here is my updated 2WD version. Let me know what you think. http://ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75090

Bump for reply to post #54.

I was just reading a review for these tires online and it sounds like these tires are original equipment for the Lotus Elise and Exige. Very nice!

Now you've got me thinking, darnit. I just got front and rear brembo rotors. Hmmmmmm...

Try living in Washington! We don't have any Suba... oh wait, nevermind!

Finally uploaded some pictures of the swap and the finished product. http://rides.webshots.com/album/82375733opxCiZ?vhost=rides&start=24

Just finished uploading pictures I took during the swap. Here is the link to the album and a few teasers. http://rides.webshots.com/album/82375733opxCiZ?vhost=rides

As promised here are some pics of the new tires mounted and installed. I've been trying to keep miles off them to preserve them for autocross. They have all but eliminated wheel spin and understeer. I cannot wait to get them on a dry track and start doing damage to higher prices "sports cars."

I have tons of pics, what do you want to see of it? Pretty much everything I've done has been photodocumented. I haven't installed the VF-11 yet, ran out of time before WCSS10.

Very cool. I've been imagining something similar for my brat. How was installing the engine? Was any modification needed to clear the steering system?

Ugh, reminds me that I need to work on my hatchback... Thanks... Looking good though!

About to stuff a mystery EA63 into our '76 wagon. At least one spark plug is kinda corroded. We have a set for a Forester that DO thread into a EA71 and the EA63 block. Assuming that they protrude into the combustion chamber the same amount, can I use them on this engine?

Do you have any grinds for EA81Ts? I assume my lifters would need to be resurfaced too, correct?

I'm not going to upload any photos of the show until my computer is back online later this month. Did anyone take any pictures of my wagon? If so, please email me!!

Connie, if you need any help with your swap or anything, let me know. I finished mine just before WCSS10 and I'm currently perfecting the install.

Which grades are you using to resurect worn trannys?

These tires are sticky... I need a stiffer front suspension to reach their full potential. Pics to come.