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My 'old' wagon, sold, but far from forgotten. My 'new' and 'old' wagons, just before separation. The wife's wagon. My 'new', '05 XT wagon...

I could be in on this one:cool:, When??? Tellico OHV area is close by for some off-road action.

Dang folks.......Didn't mean to start a war here. I was just curious if an RX would be a logical choice for an off-roader. Personally, with the helpful information provided, if I found an RX for the right price (free to incredibly cheap) I might consider it. More likely I will just find myself an old school GL with minimal rust and a dual-range tranny to serve my purposes. P.S. I do see the very occasional (once a year or so) RX here in the great state of Western North Carolina.

Yeah, probably right. I just got all excited when I saw the diff lock. I've been off roading the Forester, but I really want something with a dual-range that I can build into an off-road specific car that I don't have to rely on as a daily driver. Now at least I don't feel the need to hunt down an RX. Thanks for the input. P.S. The RX's were my favorite cars out there, hope y'all did alright and more importantly, Had Fun.

This is the only other pic I took(of the RX's)... I had my two kids with me, daughter riding around in a 'Jeep' stroller. rebadged with 'Subaru' badges from an '83 GL, and my 5 year old boy, I kept looking out for y'all to ask about the diff. switch. I was in my crystal grey Forester XT parked a short ways away. Of all the super-sweet cars there, your (and WJM's) RX's held the most of my attention. Wish I'd gotten there sooner to see you run, but kids ya know...

Thought I'd share some pics from the meet. It was a great time for all, and we'll do it again soon. Next time, everyone goes up trail #4. Four Foresters meet up at Micky D's, sorry, best cross roads meeting spot. We left Jason's black STi converted/lowered Forester XT behind in the trail head lot, and he rode with me and my boy, Hayden. Nice tire, some where in there is a 15" rim. Heading up trail #4. RubasuGirl knows no obstacles. Coming back down. Rock Garden \ Note: Not a Subie, do believe he owns the wheel in the previous pic.

I've been thinking about aquiring an off-road project Scooby (not that I can afford it ), and I came across these at the Subaru Challenge in Maggie Valley NC. What caught my eye was the; full time AWD, dual range 5sp. and the diff. lock switch. Has anyone built one up for off-road use??? Does the center diff. lock make it worth it for such a project??? Are the suspension mounts applicable to available lift kits??? Help me in my quest for the perfect, old school, off-road Subaru.:cool:

One last bumpity, bump before the meet. Meeting at MickyD's at the intersection of Hwy. 64 and Hiawassee St. in Murphy between 11:30-12:00. We have four confirmed cars, and two pending. Love to meet some of y'all!!!

Holy Sheep $#i+ Forester_Ranger, your car just keeps getting taller and cooler, great to see it, now lets see it in action (in the dirt, of course :cool: ).

No modding needed for the Tellico meet, your '83 will be more capeable than what will be mostly Foresters attending. My previous car was an '83 GL wagon and I certainly ran it through it's paces off-road with no mods, except rear drum to disc brake conversion, and adjusting the suspension for maximum ground clearence. Please come and join us if you can, love to have at least one old skooler there. :cool: Where abouts are you'uns in NC??? P.S. Move conversation to http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum...ead.php?t=40524 thread.

Check the date, this thread was from last years meet, however, your not out of luck read this thread; http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=40524 I also host a meet the first weekend of May every year, this will be back in Pisgah National Forest.:cool:

Is there enough that can be done in a stock Subie (Forester) to make it a worth while trip from Asheville???

I've bought some stuff (rear disc brake conversion for my 'ol GL) from Hal, spoke to him on the phone a couple of times, nice guy and very knowledgable. Don't forget, we also are home to http://www.boxer4racing.com/ where a bit of my money goes.:cool:

I will also be going to spectate at the Subaru Challenge in Maggie Valley on Oct. 1st. http://www.subaruchallenge.com/upcoming.htm

I'd love to have a go out there in a Jeep:cool:, if your WRX isn't lowered it would probably be OK but there might be some scraping. Haven't been to Uwaharrie.........Yet!!! It is on my list.