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There is a lot more info on NASIOC for this and some that are still running the hybrid frankenmotor. I found plenty of info on it in about an hour but that was weeks ago. Mike

Some of the earlier cars came with a basic ECM. I do know that it has more to do with emissions than anything else and can be removed and still pass emissions just not in California or any other place where the emissions control is highly regulated.

It is too nice to sell. you are not allowed and will be blacklisted

Here is a quick DIY http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?TID=75833&get=last and here is a cheap lazy way http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882586155&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Car+Speakers-_-Scosche-_-82586155 If you know anyone with a router a circle jig is pretty easy to build takes like 5 minutes with a few houshold items. I would recommend that one it allows you to stack up as many rings as you need to get the exact depth you want. Mike

I thought all the gen 2 FWDs were 5 speeds.

Welcome to the Great Northwest.. There are a lot of people up here that share your interests and many are or were board members. I sure you will find something that suits you. Mike

I must say that is a pretty cool bug. I enjoyed watching the videos nothing like a burn out to start my morning.

Bookmarked.. and thank you. Turbone has a few fsm in his office but I think a digital copy may come in handy.

I need to reseal a carb and replace the accelerator pump and am kinda sketchy about doing so with out some kind of reference. So does anyone have a diagram or blown up expanded view of a stock hitachi for a 83 brat? Mike

Just wanted to know why the bass cube specifically? It is just a bass restoration devise. There are plenty out there currently. In all honesty if you are lacking bass it is usually one of a few things. Improper box IE size, ported when it should be sealed or vice versa.... not enough power ( I do believe that is not your problem ) or a poor choice for a sub since there are several types SQ SPL and SQL. Bass restoration whith most of the things listed could invariably affect the longevity of your subwoofer. Just a final thought the more electronics you put between your source and the driver the more noise and distortion played by the driver. I am not trying to bash you by any means and I do hope it turns out as you plan. Mike

I dont know about hatch seat fitting a wagon but I do know that a wagon seat will not fit a hatch without moding the seat. It is shaped differently and too wide.

I am lovin it! I like a lot of the first gen cars but no inclination to put as much work into them as most need. I struggle with the gen 2s. Mike

There is another way somewhere on youtube though I haven't tied it and I didn't think to bookmark the link.. Before you carpet the box why not cut one more piece of MDF the size of your box and cut the woofer hole smaller (I would enlarge the too big cut out first so that you don't need to get longer bolts for your T-nuts). Like a plate except that you still need to glue and screw it together.. I have fixed a few oopsies that way so that I didn't have to start from scratch. It will make minimal difference in the sound of your sub and a little bit of polyfil will fix the rest as well as help subdue standing waves. Mike

something like this http://www.woofersetc.com/p6683/SPT5108--Stinger-Pro-ShocKrome-8-Gauge-Crimp-Style-Ring-Terminals.htm would have made your jub easier.. You can get the ring portion in several sizes but I would wager that this would slip right onto your binding posts. Mike

If you check out the site a little more there are other variants of the same thing and in smaller pieces which might be a little easier on the wallet.. I have been a long time shopper of PE and have great success with several projects since I am a stereo junkie. I am by no means an expert but I am pretty good .. You seem to have a talent for making it look very clean which is my weakest point aside from troubleshooting. Keep up the good work and pics. Mike

Something like this -> http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=262-884 Mike

For all intents and purposes your brat is a Gen 1. The older gen forum is most specifically for Gen 2 and Gen 3 EA81, EA82 & ER27 cars. Don't worry it happens a lot when you aren't familiar with the board. If the Mods decide that this is the wrong forum they will tell you and move the thread. Mike

There are a few people that have managed to adapt/mod their cars to have camber adjustments but theses old cars do not have a camber adjustment. They were never designed to be great handling cars just (all road) cars. Mike

bumpers for my hatch. A full time 4wd tranny doesnt matter if is single or dual range as long as its a 5 speed.. and a some other odds and ends that if I see them great if not no biggie. I figured since I am on vacation and all I might just be able to finish a project or two. Mike

I have a few things on my shopping list but I dont have time to hit all the PAPs in the area. Mike

Hiding out in South Prairie, Washington

I was helping the boy most of the weekend put his car together. We drop the tranny into its new home and he has lost the bracket for the mount ( the part that actually bolts to the tranny). I grab the ones off the 5 speed to see if they will work.. nope. makes the whole tranny sit tilted to the right. I ended up going to PAP and got some off a DL hoping that it will work.. Nope. It is really wierd the bolt spacing on the left side of the tranny is smaller that the brackets from the 5 speed or the DL is there supposed to be a difference or did I wind up with a freak of nature and subaru? Mike

For the stock stereo by all means just use the existing stereo wires. If you ever update/upgrade find a new place to ground the stereo. Your ground should be equivelant to all power sources. As for the block I dont know what size wire you used to go to the battery but the same rule applies. I personally upgraded to 4 AWG and get zero noise but Also have not done this swap. It is never a bad thing to go overkill on your grounds, especially when it comes to stereo goodies which is eventually the focus on all my vehicles.. I am obsessed I cat seem to stop myself. It is safer and much less chance to introduce ground loop or interference noise. Just my .02 Mike

Sorry Brian, It's been a while. I am sure you will forgive me when I hand you a beer. Mike

I dont know where its at. The only headlight conversion I have seen done I think was from baccaruda and converted to roundies on a gen 2. If you have all the parts a donor car to look at for referece would give you a big help. The wiring is the easy part though. Run new wire and use the existing wires as a trigger for the new lights.. Sorry if that sounds confusing but I can picture it in my head after doing a HL conversion on my pickup. for more info on wiring danielstern.com Mike