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    1978 Subaru Brat

    in Members Rides

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    … am I correct in saying the front axles are the same as the rear … ?

     

     

    Nope - Front is a ‘DOJ’ not the same as rear CV Shaft ...

     

     Front :  mZmioFE_gypF4Bq9UUYnQBg.jpg

     

    Rear :  mwH-U3hnhKHDmO3eaIoTrGg.jpg

     

    Cheers, Bantum …

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    Installing a Brat Blower motor

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Hi,

     

    If I recall correctly the unit itself is held in by 3 10mm bolts to underside of dash / back of gutter.

    Post Pic Here Later :

     

    Photo0322.jpg

    Sorry its for AUS so you'll just have to flip it ... :P

    Once you have it out, can see clearly the case splits in half & is held together with about 1/2 dozen spring clips.

    The motor itself is bolted to one end via 3 rubber grommets.

     

    Assemble in reverse order you took apart ... :)


    I hope this helps ...


    Cheers, Bantum ...

    1978 Subaru Brat

    in Members Rides

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

     

     Okay ive got the lift kit and hardware ready to go on, but im confused on one piece. Where does this go ?

     

    post-49858-0-53245900-1386272106_thumb.j

     

    Not sure, but it could be off the transmission ? 

     

    Alternatively the front engine cross member mounts - Do the holes line up with anything ? ... :)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted

    Thanks for the encouragement ... :)

     

    Your more than welcome to share, as you say the more people know about it the better chances of it happening ... :D 

     

    As to more leg room, the Subaru XV is much roomier / comfortable than a Brumby / Brat, which is what I've based this Ute on - so no problems there ... B)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted

    Thanks Ryan,

     

    Not sure how many hours I've spent on it, as it has mostly been in my spare time ... ;) 

    Currently the Brumby / Brat is the only 4wd vehicle that I know of, which is small / light weight ( economical ), good as a general run-about & a fun car to drive. Only natural to want a successor to it as they are becoming increasingly difficult to find & maintain.

     

    Doubt Subaru will ever manufacture another though, so it's just a pipe dream for now ... :(

     

    Got some updates due shortly, just need to upload some pictures later ... :)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ..

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    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted

    Sorry I missed this :

     

    Gotta have the name on the right side of the gate for the us market, the left side is for the dealer logo

     

    Yeah - branding is optional, it might not end up on the final cut ... :)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

    Subaru XV Scale Models ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted

    Are you familiar with all the Tamiya ones ? ... ie:
     
    XV-01 :

    tamiya-58562-1.jpg

    1/10 Scale & About $200 Aus ...

    TT-02 :

    tamiya-58567-2.jpg

    1/10 Scale & About $100 Aus ...

     


     
    Well, while searching for other Subaru models I found this :
     
    TOY-SCL2-16529.jpg
     
    1/43 scale from WiT's ... B) .. Only about $70 Aus ... :( ... I might get one of these too !
     
    Taken from here : AmiAmi [Character & Hobby Shop] | WIT'S Complete Resin Model 1/43 SUBARU XV Satin White Pearl
     

    Let us know if you spot any others ... :)
     
    Cheers, Bantum ...

    Subaru XV - Ute ...

    in Crosstrek "XV"

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Ok small update, finally got one me of these:

     

    IMG_2794.jpg

     

    More details here : http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showpost.php?p=222045&postcount=116

     

    Note : Sorry no pics were posted initially as photobucket was out, Now updated ...  ;)

     

    Add : http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Bantum69/slideshow/Models/Tamiya%20XV%202013

     

    Query, I was thinking of modifying the shell by Cutting / Gluing to get the desired result, any suggestions for suitable glue etc .. ?

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

    Subaru Curb Weights ...

    in Product Links and References

    Posted · Edited by Bantum

    Gidday,

     

    I was searching through some old threads and found some great info on Subaru Weights. Not entirely sure where this page should go on here ( I did a search on here - but nothing was listed ) so thought I'd share this link by Kostamojen :

     

    The Subaru Curb Weight thread ( Almost complete list ) : http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=915025

     

    Might also ask Kostamojen if we could update it with some metric figures ... :)

     

    Cheers, Bantum ...

     

    Add : Thanks for making a sticky ...

     

    Note : That spelling is optional, Kerb in Australia ... :)

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