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I saw the car at the WCSS too. It is a beautiful car to say the least. The guy spared no expense and was incredibly consious of every detail. He said he could not find NOS emblems and did not want any used parts on the car so he airbrushed them on. He told me that it took so long to get the bodywork and paint the way he wanted it he almost abandoned the project and when it was done it was way over the budget/estimate. The detail in the engine compartment was superb. I think that was the nicest early soob there, although probably not everyones favorite flavor due to the 4wd/lowering combo. I agree the car was not stock, should have been in the modified class. I can't remember his name but I think he was from the Seattle area.

I wonder if there is any similarities between the EA82 and the Legacy front diffs?

What's EGT? Exhaust gas temp? Tell me how it works please:-)

Pretty sure you could buy pads for any '85 to '90 EA82 and they will work. 99% sure they are all the same.

Did you get the old one out yet? I had this happen to me the other day. I used a air powered die grinder with a 2" cut off wheel to cut the bolt head off.

Good start on the website. I enjoyed the pictures and stories. It reminded me of a few of my own adventures. BTW, great job of neatly organizing the evidence for the authorities!

I don't want to start a debate here but I did just read that it's better to use lower compression with more boost than higher compression with less boost. This is in the current Hot Rod Mag. It makes sense too, if there is more room in the combustion chamber you can get more air/fuel in there. They claim it's more effecient.

That's funny Caleb, I was thinking the same thing after I left, that you were there and I didn't get to meet you...Yours is the red lifted GL with the pugs and the roof rack, right? Very nice ride indeed! I'll get to meet you on the next run for sure.

Where is coyote ridge?

OK, got some pics sorted out try this out...3 pages. http://groups.msn.com/USMB/hatchpatroltreerun2003.msnw?albumlist=2

Nice looking RX, in one of my favorite colors, I might add...

You're home already? You made good time. Yep, it was fun, gettin some pics up in a bit.

Geez Austin, haven't you seen a high performance slotted rotor before??? LOL

When I drove Snowstormers wagon out to Montana, I got 420 miles on a tank driving through Western Montana and it was not empty when I filled up. I figured 35mpg easy, maybe more. That's by far the best mileage I've ever got from a Soob.

here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6467&item=2444297166 I agree somebody should invite the buyer to the board, I think one of the moderators would be appropriate, maybe Shawn, Qman, or?

I'm pretty sure the RS came with a turbo or SPFI, depending on how it was ordered. I had a Loyale wagon with a turbo and a 4sp, it hauled! No frills either, lighter than a GL or GL-10 turbo.

Any idea what affordable means?

I believe there are a number of inputs needed before the ECU tells the injectors to pulse. Just guessing but if wires shorted, you may have a fried ECU. I know that the car will turn over and have good spark with a fried ECU. I don't know how to diagnose it, I've just swapped units before. Not sure but I think a ECU from any '85/'86 turbo car will work, doesn't have to be a RX. I'm assuming you already checked the fuse box.

Your welcome! I think you'll do better with that deal anyway. Shipping won't be as costly either. Thanks for the kind words guys, anybody have a tissue?

Yep, I'm bringing Jareds stuff from Tumwater to Portland, just need to get it here. Let me know when and how and I'll make sure I'm around to get it.

Nice tool:D

Austin, I'm going down on the 7th with Andrews EA81T. If you still want to make it a meet and greet, talk with Austin and Jason about next Sunday.

It does say in the rules that regions can add classes, but I take that to mean that they can add Truck, Grp A or Grp N, it does not say they can change they rules. That may be something that's accepted out side the rulebook. It also says that if a car does not fit any class, it can be raced in the closest appropriate class at the organizers discretion, it doesn't say that rules or classes can be changed or added. At the local speedway, they have a new class called the Bumblebee class, specifically for imports. I wanted to race a RX there. I got the rulebook and it said specifically, NO TURBOS and NO 4WD. So did I go and try to get them to change the rules for me at the expense of others? NO, I just forgot about it because I don't want to race a B210. I think it's the same here, as soon as the rules are changed even the slightest bit, it is at somebodys expense that IS following the rules. Maybe they should just have everybody that doesn't fit into one of the categories race time only and have trophys for the fastest cars?

The 3700 pound minimum for 4wd under 3000cc is only in the truck class:-)

All the answers are in the SCCA rule book. I didn't feel like copying the whole books so i just wrote the relevant info. These rules are available at the ORG website. It says in the SCCA rule book that the Truck Class is incorporated within the Production Class. All vehicles shall conform to the manufacturers specs as produced and delivered. The class is for N/A 4 and 6 cylinder 2WD light trucks; 6 cylinder 4WD light trucks; and 4 and 6 cylinder 2Wd and 4Wd SUV. Minimum weights of the trucks; 4WD up to 3000cc must weigh 3700 lbs. So, according to SCCA book, neither the Brat (at less than 3700 lbs) or the Durango (with a V-8) are legal in the truck class. Clearly no subaru car would qualify for this class either. mmmm... By the SCCA rules book; Stock N/A Brat's and wagons would race Production Class. Stock turbo charged Brat's and wagons would race PGT Class. Modified Brats and wagons would race Open Class. V-8 equipped vehicles would not race. What could be simpler? If people don't like the class there car puts them in, they should consider a different car or spectating. I personally don't think there should be ANY manipulation of the rules, they work fine as-is. Making up rules as you go is school yard BS. The rules were there before any of us started Rallying. The ORG should concentrate on organizing Rallys not writing rules. I think Brats and Wagons can compete fine in Production and Open classes (has anybody compared times besides me?) and I think Durangos can compete fine at demolition derbys. Grasshopper, The answer you seek to add to the ORG website is already there, it's called the SCCA Performance Rally, ProRally, ClubRally, RallyCross Rulebook.