Bantum

Could make it open source & put it up on 'thingiverse' ... Already heaps of stuff appearing on there for Subaru : http://www.thingiverse.com/search/page:1?q=subaru&sa Admittedly there's not much that is really useful as yet, it's but growing nevertheless ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Nah ... His should be good as he has a reinforced one ... Earlier versions didn't have them, ( the bit welded along the top ) hence the bending. Cheers, Bantum ...

Hi Guys, Here are a couple more shots with center caps : Cheers, Bantum ...

You should show the back of both bumpers to show the difference Nico ...

Subie Gal might like this ...

Then test fitted them to the TT-01 Chassis : Fitted Strait up : Spacers : Note : the larger one will need longer shaft ... I may have stuffed up the offset, will have to wait until I've done the body to see how well it sits up against the fenders ... Ciao, Bantum ...

XV Wheels ... I didn't get very far with trying to cast them, so I ended up going and getting some 3D printed - following is the trial example : Loaded up : The Printers : Printing : Measured up : Front : Back : Cheers, Bantum ...

I like your work so far ... One comment on the Brat ... To me the ends of the bar on the brush guard look a little long - you could bend them back more to 'wrap' around the sides, to make it look like it was meant to be ... Keep up the good work on the Hard Top though ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Yep - Like the Enkei's too ... NOS = New Old Stock You must of spent a 'pretty penny' on that lot ... So do your spare parts suppliers have any left ? ( Rear Hubs in 4x140 PCD that is ) - If so, I would be interested to know how much for a set ? As you can't get them any more here in Australia ... PM me if you don't want it broadcast - A part number would be good too ! ( I can then plug it in to the system to see if any shows up here ) ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Like your work ( at risk of repeating myself - I will have to do the same to MY '76 Wagon some time ) ... Query - Why weld upside down ? Especially when you already have it on a rotisserie ? Cheers, Bantum ...

There is a fix that can be done for the return strike : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22371&highlight=return+strike Cheers, Bantum ...

Add : Well after searching for a bit found this : http://www.subaruxvforum.com/forum/subaru-xv-diy-how-tos-tsb/2208-service-manual-3.html and also here : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByEKsdcnhknbY095MDJsVFoyOGM&usp=sharing It might help a few out there looking for a suitable Workshop manual ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Most new cars usually come with a 'Owners Manual' : XV Crosstrek Owners manual : ( added link in here ) http://www.joomag.com/magazine/subaru-xv-crosstrek-manuals-2014-xv-crosstrek-owners-manual/0648029001392674672 Another place to look is : http://www.devicemanuals.com/productsupport/SUBARU_XV+Crosstrek_manual.html If you’re after a 'Service / Workshop Manual' it can be ordered online or at the dealer. They are usually in PDF format on CD or downloaded. Found here : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUBARU-XV-G4-X-2-0L-2012-2014-FACTORY-WORKSHOP-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL-IN-DISC-/321424267571 ( You use to be able get something like Haynes / Gregory’s publisher or the like that did a hard copy, couldn’t find any for the XV though ) More handy are the 'Parts Catalogue' but they are much harder to get hold of ... Ciao, Bantum ... ( Note : Sorry I ran out of time to finish, will come back to update links )

Jealous - Where did you get the NOS rear hubs from Nico ? Cheers, Bantum ...

Yeah + 1 if you want to add to the existing central locking, you'll need a actuator, door control unit relay + wiring. Otherwise if you do want the full benefit of a keyless + alarm system, its worth spending a bit of time and $ to get a kit with all the bits required, then install it yourself - as they are not that hard to do, just fiddly ... ( Add : If your not that way inclined, allow a bit extra for someone else to do the install ) Parts required for full system : Actuators, Door control unit relay, Alarm module, Siren + Wiring ... ( Note : Its not a detailed list by any means, just the basics ) Again theres plenty of 'how to do' threads / videos etc. out there ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Depends on what year your car is made. As most late model Subaru's after about 1990 ? ( not sure of exact date ) had them standard. If yours is from an earlier period with out central locking, you could try installing a kit brought from Auto store or similar : Did this for MY models : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22647&highlight=keyless There's also other threads out there for installing a Remote / keyless alarm system ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Got any pictures of your ride to share with us ? ( to check see if this is a real person ) + you should see my Tag for some of the projects I'm working on ... Cheers, Bantum ... Add : I got the feeling this may be a hoax ...

Gidday +1 ... ! You're a bit far from home - you should also join a 'local' club on FB : https://www.facebook.com/groups/AUSubaruNT/ + there's AUSubaru too ... ! Cheers, Bantum ...

Update : I would also note that Scorpions are no longer being made, so are super hard to find now ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Hey Nico - Got any more details of the weathershield ? ( The metal bit that goes over the top of door window & is attached to the gutter ) Wondering if it could be modified to fit on a Brumby ... Cheers, Banum ...

Got something to put the Paper Model in : Cheers, Bantum ...

Paper Model Done ... Have now completed making the Paper Model ... More on FB : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8670681&type=1 Welcome to make your own ( It's not too hard ) and then take into your local dealer & say I want one of these for real ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Paper Model PDF ... Ok - I've redone the model & have up loaded it here : Subaru XV-Ute Model Working on an Assembly sheet now, will post that when done ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Paper Model ... Ok - Here it is, a paper model of the XV-Ute : Edit : I'm working on a high resolution copy ( PDF ) & I will put together an assembly sheet next ( for those 3D challenged ) ... Cheers, Bantum ...

Cheers, Bantum ...