SoobieDoo

Let's do it! Which donor did you have in mind?

Too late for suggestions: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101270

Scott may have a cheap one worth rebuilding.

True dat! The more the merrier, this is a big area.

Yeah, mine favors freeway speeds, while yours is better for crawling. 5th has very little power, but I do use it and prob max out at 70. I'm stoked about this meet! Having only been on one ride along at walker, I haven't had the chance to hang with you guys much. More trails around baker should be exposed from melt off soon too.

Kool, looks like it'll be hot dogs then. All I got from my first trip there was a clicking axle, so hopefully there won't be any breakage. Just keep in mind that my place is close, but I have no garage and just basic tools. It's nice that there is a gas station just blocks away for air and water! Are you taking the wheeler wagon to evans? If so, this trip will be good practice in getting passed on the freeway! We should race them sometime: EA81 w/ 30's VS. EA82 w/27's. Epic battle!

How'd you use the seafoam? Got rid of my TOD from adding to gas, oil, and running straight through the PCV. 1/3 bottle for each. That really bites, man!

R&B, different is good.

What the hell!?! It's not like we couldn't have used that, here in the states! Wanna ship me a tranny?

You're right, and I love that name...sub-zero! It's a Japanese car, after all, and I just didn't know of any camo of theirs. Still think it would look better on Zap's car, though.

Definitely thinkin outside the box, there! It'll be cool to see it even move, when your done.

I think the dazzel would look good, just prob be mistaken for modern art more often. Never knew the zero's had soob engines...I just got a kick out of them both being japanese. You'd have to have some real brass for that paint job, though! Personally, I could not disrespect our WWII vets that way.

+1

Is this the '90 Loyale in your profile? If I've seen pics before, I can't think of it now...and your avatar is tiny. That sounds like a lot of work you did there, in a short time. I just need a shop, proper tools, money, time, help, and motivation!

You're right, Jeff...the name should be pinned down, once and for all. Maybe take a vote on only existing names on that thread?

ROTFLMAO! :lol: Nice job, Bill! It took me way too long, even to make the zero in paint. I think it would look better on a lifted sedan, though...I nominate Zap's! P.S. Now I'm really sorry for the thread kamikaze!!!

Thread Kamikaze! For ultimate cheese, you could even mount a hitch receiver and propeller on the front. Seriously, though, I think the dazzel wouldn't look like camo at all on a car...just modern art.

I don't have experience with the legacy, but I couldn't be happier with my GL/Loyale. The tranny is prob the biggest issue. The d/r is far superior off road, but if you're able to put one in a lego, that would rock! Likewise, a lack of power is prob the biggest issue with the loyale, but the EJ swaps are pretty common. After using my EA82 as a daily driver for some time now, I'm not gonna put in an EJ. We have 70mph zones in this area, and I'm still able to pass (most) semi's. Plus off road the power is even less important, with low range. If you're into real steep hill climbs, or tires bigger than 27's...EJ it!

It'll work fine on the EA82's. Somewhere in this post, GD said many EA81 replacements are EA82 anyway. You may even have the pulley needed on your stocker.

Yeah, the touring w. is real nice, but I like the color of the new one better. Sweet find, there!

Love that area! You can drive around for hours and not see a soul.

I like your thinking, Bill. Parts can always be moved!

I approve of your new wheeler, Jeff. You may begin off-roading it now! That's pretty straight and clean too...I keep waiting for some jealous rust-belter to make some off-color comment.

Well, I've taken some time off modding the soob, but am ready to do a bit more. I'm ditching the 1/2 rack, until I get another made up, in favor of some lights. I can't mount the spotlights with it on, since I'll be using the yak crossbar. There are some Hella Optilux 100W spots, already tested and dang bright...even with the engine off! Not a bad deal, either. $30 from an ebayer, including shipping, harness, switch, and relay. I'm not going to spend much of anything on mounts, or a light bar. Just too simple to warrant it. The idea I had is to use two "U" bolts, a few inches away from each other on the crossbar, and a "L" bracket bolted underneath. This should be really solid, and I may not even have to drill out the corner, because of the nice clamps on the lights! Will post more pics of the install, hopefully on Sunday. Think I'll be needing a maxima alt soon too. BTW, that nickel plating isn't going to be around long.

That's great, then you could always throw on the street tires for crusin'.