Arthrogrian19

2008 Forester XT Sports. 340 whp, FMIC, 4eat, garage queen. 1999 Outback SUS. 94k mi 1991 Loyale Wagon (Sold yesterday) 2007 Forester X Prem (traded in)

Installed some General Altimax Artic snow tires, changed the headlight bulbs, and installed a roof rack.

It wouldn't surprise me if a Nissan part fit - just find the right part is the tricky thing. :-\ I have a Momo adapter hub. The part number is 7303, but it's almost impossible to find - I got lucky when I found mine. Your other option is: ~Buy just about any adapter hub. ~Cut out the part of the adapter that has the splines. ~On the OEM steering wheel, cut out the part that fits over the splines. ~Weld cut-out from OEM steering wheel to adapter hub.

Check out the links below. I did a LOT of research before I swapped wheels. My understanding is that EA81 and Impreza wheels don't work, due to some differences in the splines. Your best bet is to find a hub adapter from Momo, Grant, or SAAS. I think Momo and Grant have discontinued theirs. SAAS is in Australia, but they're adapters are still available. Last time I checked they were ~$80 shipped. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=108282 http://www.accessoriesonline.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=16661

+1 for the EA81/82s being unstoppable in inclement conditions. We got some ice, but nothing to get worried about. The hardest part of my commute was opening the frozen door. I thought all of the rubber trim was going to pull out.

I got to work early, and the parking garage was pretty empty, so I whipped out the camera and took a few pics. Pics were taken with a Nikon D5000, 18mm, 1/20 s, can't remember aperture. Higher res pics upon request...

'08 FSXT - 28k mi '91 Loyale Wagon - 187k mi

I had Grabber AT2s (215/65/16) on my 07 Forester, and they always performed admirably in gravel, dirt, snow, rain, and tarmac. I greatly preferred them to the OEM Yokohama Geolanders in every condition. I even ran those tires as dedicated snows when I traded in the 07 X for an 08 FSXT. They're studdable, too, which is a nice feature. They're knockoffs of the BFG AT, but they perform very well, considering they're 1/2 the price of the BFGs. If your GL is your daily-driver, I'd go for an AT tire, rather than an MT. I believe AT tires generally perform better in rain, snow, and ice, if that matters. A lot of the Forester guys like the Yokohama Geolander AT-S, which is a significant upgrade over the stock Yokos, and they make a 27" tire.

My stock radiator needed to be replaced @ 185k mi. The plastic endtanks deteriorated, causing coolant to spew all over the passenger side of the engine bay. The car would overheat, too (obviously).

I'd be down to go with you guys if I weren't already going with another group from NW Subaru Service's shop. See you all in a few days.

:slobber: Nice looking Loyale!!!

Yep, that's Dale's shop! I live down the street about 1/2 mile away. I actually bought the car from Dale, after the shortblock was replaced. Great guy to work with - he's done all of the work on my FSXT, too, which is heavily modded.

Portland, OR (Rock Creek area)

I meant to edit my first post earlier, but I guess I quoted myself. lol Anyways, here are some pics of the Loyale during a camping trip earlier this year. The paint on the front of the car is fairly well chipped, so I painted the grille black this evening. It turned out pretty well, except for a small spot above the emblem, which I'll redo when I have time. I'll take pics soon.

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