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  1. Aside from the air shocks, it sounds just like my 86 RX sedan. Good luck and let us know if it runs when you get a chance. I think that the low range would be the 1.2 if it is an RX. One thing that's nice about these models is the short turning ratio, lock to lock. You can turn more quickly than in some other models of the same year.
  2. Appreciate the advice and replies all. Looks like I'll just be putting new rubber on the 13s given that the ONLY advantage I am likely to get with the steel 15s is more grip for cornering, and I am likely to lose performance in most measures. This car has kind of a rough body so I'm not going to invest in the Pugs for a street setup...at the time I bought the steel wheels I was planning on doing more off-road - that hasn't happened.
  3. Thanks for the advice. I think I'll see if the price drops, and if it gets ridiculously cheap like < 1000 I might pick it up, expect to repair/replace the tranny and install that cooler. Still for 2k it would be a nice car I think. My buddy had one and I remember its stellar handling.
  4. Looking for advice on whether this car is a good buy. 94 SVX that needs a new front diff for $1325. I'm hoping to get an idea of how much would this differential cost, as well as potential labor at a shop - I'm seeing diffs from other late model Subarus available online from 50-250 bucks but nothing for "SVX" specifically. Is this something I could/should think about installing myself? Have tools and a bit of experience wrenching on Subaru, but not drivetrain parts yet. Here's the ad in question: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/592673291.html Thanks all. edit: to clarify the car needs FRONT diff, not LSD
  5. subynut, my other subaru was a wagon with the steel wheels... I thought it handled well enough but I'm pretty sure these Allied Armaments are even heavier, less open space... And I agree the difference in handling with alloys is noticeable. That is my other option, keep the stock alloys and go for the cheap 13" OEM specd tires! edit; If you check this picture of an Impreza it occurs to me that a LOT of subarus do have steel 15s though. So then if it is practical, it comes down to whether the handling with 50 profile is better than 13 alloys with the 185/70 stock tires. http://images.craigslist.org/01150101040101160220080303c421d12c09d93991a9001cc7.jpg
  6. Numbchux, that's kind of where I'm at... can't easily get better large wheels without a 5 lug swap, which I'm not keen on - rather get an Impreza or Legacy if it comes to that. I know people use the 14" Pugs with lower profile but those are alloys, not steel. Carfreak, I know about the unsprung weight issues affecting handling... I was actually hoping that lower profile tires would make up for that to bring me to a BETTER handling than with the 13s... but maybe not? It sounds like you're implying steelies would be more wear and tear on the suspension? If so maybe I would be better off not doing this. I'm fully open to suggestion...haven't made up my mind yet. Ride quality is not an issue for me, the roads are decent here (mostly) and the vehicle rides great over most of it currently. Thanks for your feedback so far and hoping to hear from anyone who's tried a similar tire/wheel combo. I realize it's a rare circumstance.
  7. Hey all, this should be an easy question. I have a set of Allied Armament 15" steel 4 lug wheels NIB. My stock alloys on the 86 RX have worn, worn tires. It's time to replace the tires. So, I want to use these wheels if possible. Is there any reason not to put low profile street tires on these heavy steel wheels? Specifically I'm looking at something equivalent to a 205/50/15 like Potenza G009 or any other tire that size, to keep overall diameter to match the higher profile stock tire/13" rim combo. If the combo of low profile and heavy steel is gonna result in poor handling or premature tread wear, I'll just sell the wheels to someone who wants to offroad with em, cause i'm not interested in turning the sedan into an offroad rig right now. Curious what y'alls opinion is. (The wheels are the ones mentioned in this thread http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=74607)
  8. Good luck with your rebuilding. These are some fast cars by nature even when "sick". Worth some attention in my opinion.
  9. My first subaru was a loaner from a friend. A 85 EA82 wagon, I used it to run a house painting crew around town, strapped ladders to the top, filled the entire rear end with paint and equipment, and put 1-2 crewmembers in the wagon with me! It was flat black painted, completely covered with stickers. I learned to drive stick on it, put 150+ miles a day with zero maintenance, and it never gave me a hint of trouble. It pulled like a bandit on the freeway, through downtown traffic and gravel all. I took it with friends up to a couple of rally races here in the logging roads, saw more Subarus than any other car driven to attend, and figured out this was THE vehicle for practical independence (a big value here in Cascadia). I then found USMB, realized the resources available for the cars. Started looking out for a Subaru of my own (For the wagon had to be returned one day - as far as I know it's now a band wagon somewhere in Oregon.) I found a RX sedan for sale up north a hundred miles, drove up to look at it. Kind of beat up, blown head gasket - didn't matter, it was an RX. I bought it, had the engine replaced with a JDM EA82T, performed some bodywork and maintenance on the other systems and even replaced an axle in my carport! I would never have been able to do all this without USMB to learn how to work on these things. I could go on but bottom line is, Subaru is a wonderful car in terms of REAL reliability. Treat it right and it will never let you down.
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