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If there's an automotive machine shop in your area they usually can get rebuild stuff for anything. Trust me, I've ordered some REAL odd ball stuff.

Here are the door mounted (front channel) speakers: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KFC1687/Kenwood-KFC-1687.html?o=m&c=10&tp=95&s=0&a=0 They are Kenwood #KFC-1687 3 way 6 1/2". Power range 2 - 50 watts RMS. Peak power 200 watts. Impedance is 4 ohm. The rear channel boxes are Pioneer TS-TRX5 and are double 6" within a poly sound box. I did a web search but couldn't find any free spec data. Here's what's on the speaker box: Nominal Power 50 watts Max Music Power 150 watts Impedance is 4 ohm

Mods, I'm asking for a favor in that you please don't move this to the stereo forum, it doesn't look like anybody ever visits or posts there. Situation: I have the following Pioneer receiver/CD unit I'm going to be installing in my Brat: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Source/CD-Players/DEH-1400?tab=B. It's a 45W x 4 channel unit and I'd like to run a bit more power output. I'm a complete dullard when it comes to what car amps actually do and even more so as to which would be right for me. I'd like to keep it an all Pioneer system so here's the link to the amps: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Amplifiers I don't need anything elaborate, just something to push 4 speakers with a bit more umpf so it can hear the radio over the cherry bomb muffler. I have upgraded the door speakers and I'm going to be running "behind-the-seat" truck box speakers. I've removed the in-dash stock speakers and am not replacing them. I will run the door speakers as my front channel and the behind-the-seat boxes as my rear channel. Question: Which Pioneer amp will fit the bill? Can I use one of the lower priced GM Amps that they make, and if so which one? Here are some pics of the audio mods so far: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/?page=7 Thanks.

I just traced and verified all my stock radio speaker wire plug connectors this past weekend. If I can remember I'll post my findings tonight.

I followed this procedure and it went great: http://random.removed.us/altswap.html

Could be the tire as well.

Doubtful. They are either good or bad. No in between.

That NAPA chain and cable lube you use is in a spray bomb isn't it? If so that makes the process less cumbersome. How about everyone else? With regular oil how do you apply it? Do you thin it with kerosene or something first? Spray it on out of a garden sprayer or what?

Same here in Pennsylvania. This new stuff is not only killing vehicles but its also rotting out our reinforced concrete roadways and bridges. My inspection mechanic tells me that it literally is rotting cars away from the belly upward and our state highway department has undertaken more "emergency road and bridge repairs" than I ever remember prior to them using this crap.

Would a rear seat out of a mid-80's EA81 sedan/wagon work? Might be easier to modify than something from a different manufacturer.

I still think intermittent coil problem. I've had this happen on an Opel GT I have. Drove me nuts.

Well done!

I had the same questions. Oiling doesn't make sense to me. How is it done? Do you guys use motor oil in a garden sprayer and blow it all over the belly of the beast? What kind of oil do you use? If I'm going to go thru the trouble of spraying something on the underside it's going to be something that doesn't wash off.

OK, I've read this in several posts already. Please expalin what you guys do to oil the underside. Do you blow it all over the undercarrige with a pump sprayer or what? What kind of oil do you use? Standard motor oil, synthetic, etc?

Who is the USMB member that makes these? I remember seeing someone post that they did this.

About 125 miles north of you on I-81 in Pottsville. I work in Harrisburg which isn't too far from Frederick. Just a quick ride up Rt. 15 to I-83. I haven't taken this to work yet and probably won't until I get it painted in a couple of weeks. I'm usually around home on weekends if you want to take a ride up. This weekend if its warm enough outside I'll be prepping it for paint. A friend of mine does exhaust work at his garage. He did the install for me. I just told him what I wanted.

I was looking at doing this but realized it would be tough to get support hangers where you need them to make it work. Also, I'm not sure what it would sound like popping out both sides. I think it would sound like a 2-stroke or otherwise might not sound as good as you hope it would.

Check out page 6 of my pictures page. Just did the exhaust install this weekend with a cherry bomb. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/

Update 11/16. Exhaust installed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/

Here's the link from my post immediately above. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26905545@N07/sets/72157605926523746/detail/

Check out page 6 of my work progress page. I just had a new exhaust installed from the Y-pipe back. Some pics in here showing where I installed the cat and the cherry bomb. Keep in mind I went with a short cherry bomb. A longer one is possible but will need to go immediately after the cat. This configuration sounds pretty good. All the new pipe is 2" and the cat thats on it has been gutted. OOPS, FORGOT THE LINK. SEE POST BELOW.

I recently got a set of power mirrors to put in my Brat. Along with the mirrors I have the control switch and the harness pigtails for in the doors. What I need is the harness that connects the door pigtails to the switch. Anybody have one or possibly be able to get one out of a salvage yard for me? There are no EA81's to be found in the yards around my area with power mirrors. I spent all afternoon with a schematic and alligator clips trying to figure out the wiring and internal working of the switch circuit board. Needless to say I wasn't able to. I'll also post this in the "Stuff Wanted" forum. Get me one and I'll reward you handsomely. Email or PM me.

Change the fuel filters. Should be 2 of them. One under the hood and one near the fuel pump under the back of the truck.

Don't want to start a flame war over my following comment, but for what you're looking to do I'd say stay away from the turbo model. They're somewhat rare so you probably won't run across one anyway, but it's the one I'd avoid considering what you want to do with it.

Man, if you can produce these for sale as a result you could make a few $$$$. I remember you could get EA82 frame horn reinforcement pieces right from Subaru a few years back. I think I still have a set of them laying around. They never did have them for the EA81's though (at least thats what my local Soob dealer told me). I was considering doing the same thing. Make a few cardboard templates and have a fab shop bend and weld the stuff up. Basically a slip-over metal frame repair kit to be welded in place on the car. Hmmmm. Maybe if I get a shot of enthusiasm!