Mike W
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Glad somebody else noticed that photo of the The Mountain. Nice image there Tex...you better slap a watermark or something on it or some stock photo company will swipe it and sell it. That shot does a real good job or depicting how nice it is there at Evans Creek. Funny thing is that if you drive futher up the road into the National Park, you can't even see Mt. Rainier without a healthy hike. Wish I could have been there but I couldn't get away from home.
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Wow, way to go man! That's cool showing them once again that it ain't how much you spend but how you pilot what you got.
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Good find Hodaka! These are some really cool photos. Man I bet they made some believers that day!
Find the Subaru in this photo: http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003600.jpg Looks good there in some fairly tough company.
Here's an action shot if them getting muddy: http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0002968.jpg Wonder if they have the radiator mounted behind the engine?
Dang that looks fun! Man we really need some of these gymkana type races here in the northwest. Team Hatch Patrol -vs- Oregon Offroad Subaru Club???
Here's some non-Subaru hatchbacks that look tasty:
http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003171.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003173.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003385.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003010.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003391.jpg
So I guess they're Peug and VW bodies on a Nissan Patrol with 2.8 TD: http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/posadky.php3?&pos=233 http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/posadky.php3?&pos=225 http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/posadky.php3?pos=218
I found a link to more photo galleries of races in their offroad series. Many cool photos: http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie.htm
And here's a few more shots of Bob's crazy Czec cousin:
http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002benesov/IMG_1763.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002benesov/IMG_1961.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002sternberk/P0005696.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002sternberk/P0005691.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002benesov/IMG_1992.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002benesov/IMG_1993.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2002benesov/IMG_2104.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001brno/p0004646.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001brno/p0004671.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001brno/p0004676.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001carromaraton/p0004356.htm http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001valmez/valmez06.htm
Hah! Finally found an under-the-hood shot and it's even clean so you can see what's going on in there! http://www.24hours.cz/24agencyweb/fotogalerie/2001hummerrace/huoprace33.htm
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So who's gonna interpret the caption? On the results page it looks like the Subaru ended up in 5th place.
How about the Peug Hatch on steroids? http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003013.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003072.jpg http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003085.jpg
Or whatever this thing is http://webs.spinet.cz/24.24hours.cz/htdocs/images/fotky/p0003033.jpg
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You know there's been a bunch of nissan t/c's at PullaPart and they just sat there untouched and probably went to the crusher. But when everyone sees the Subarubicon video, I bet there's gonna be a run on these things and they'll be as hard to find as a LSD!
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Ok I'll be the one to ask. What kind of t/c did you add?
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Yeah Bow Wow rocks! When I bought the 38/38, Chris at the Lynnwood store hooked me for a price way cheaper than I could get anywhere else. Don't know how they do it, but these are new genuine Webers straight from Redline. Maybe they just like the sick stuff we're doing with Subarus and want to turn us into repeat customers. It worked for me. When I need replacement parts like waterpumps etc, that's who I call first. Genuine OEM parts, ususally at good prices.
Bow Wow Seattle: http://www.bowwowvw.com/
Bow Wow of BC, Canada: http://www.bowwowvw.com/
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Hey welcome back to the club Reoff! So are you going to put up a web page for the new Soob? Somewhere in my bookmarks I still have a link to your old website. For those of you who don't remember him, this guy is a long time member of the USMB and even attended the first West Coast Subaru Show!
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A couple years ago I spotted a black convertible three door in North Bend Washington. Unfortunately I didn't get close enough to see if it was well executed or basterdized.
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Hoping to (typical degree of comittment from Mike W) Have no idea if my car runs or drives, guess I should probably look into that matter.
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Has anyone else looked at a VW Cabriolet and then looked at a Hatchback and thought, Hmmmmm?
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Three times now I've had good luck with Radiators.com, next day delivery and cheapest price on nice radiators. In order to get the 2 row part # I had to call the 1-800 number and ask for a rad to fit a loaded '91 Loyale turbo. Don't know if Subaru started installing 2 rows stock in '91 or what, but that's how I got a 2 row that fit my RX. Fan clearance becomes tight, I switched to dual electric fans. Also needed to get a '91 style lower hose. Ask for the "ordering online price." Should be around $116 delived next day.
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This morning while searching the net to see if any Audi enthusiasts had built offroad rigs, I came accross some interesting reading on the subject of differentials and limited slip systems. Just thought I'd pass the links along.
http://www.houseofthud.com/differentials.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential5.htm
http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/lsdtech.html
Would it be worth including these links in the Repair Manual?
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Hey I got to watch Eric's Rubicon Trail video today(the raw, un-edited version that is) and OH MAN! OMG! AND HOLY JIMMINY CHRISTMAS!!! That is indeed some heavy-duty gnarly Subaru crawling action!!! I won't go into sickening details here but I just gotta say, the rest of you guys will be in for a treat when you see this stuff!
I'm actually impressed that those little OEM axles and stubs (and everything else for that matter) held up as well as they did. I mean that is some gnarly terrain that they subjected the stuff to. Most of it was basically steep stream beds. I mean like in the springtime when the snow is melting, I'm sure parts of the trail look more like waterfalls than "trail" or old road. I gotta think that the original creators of these little Japanese econobox cars would be very proud of how well they held up under such extreme abuse and hauling tons of gear. Also wonder what they'd think of the modifications these guys have done to them? Sure would be fun to see their reaction to watching the video!
Robert, the amazing Unhatched (or Pepe') looks and performs awesome! Now that's crawling! The spare tire rack looks brilliant and suspension seemed to ride smooth like butter. That's one proper trail cruizer!
John, How's the air up there man? Jeez, never mind the "on board air", if that rig was much taller you'd need on-board OXYGEN and you could bungee jump from it! The Beast-a-Con is nothing short of amazing (there ain't nuthin short about it!) The 2.2, AT, and T/C looked like they worked sweeet, especially considering how freshly installed everything was. That's real confidence, testing major, major, freekin' huge mods on the Rubicon trail with the whole offroad world as an audience! Well executed dude! You rock!
Ken, the Brat looks freekin' sweet! Everybody will be lusting for that choice machine! That torque monster EA81 performed excellent! I could really tell watching the video how much of a difference that engine makes! You could crawl the boulders just blipping the gas at low rpms...very cool! The new hood mods look good. Nice looking way to keep her cool. Lawn chairs, camping gear, tools, tools, and more tools...that Brat hauls more than rump roast and climbs like a goat!
My conclusions after watching this (besides wishing I was there?) Well uh my first is that the divorced transfer case I have in storage needs to be installed in my Hatch. Slow and easy crawling looks much easier on the equipment. But then Ken's Brat with stock gears did pretty dang well too so I maybe the divorced transfer case is overkill and extra weight? Second conclusion is that a EJ22 just makes sense and there's lots of Legacys out there for cheap. Automatic or dual range? Hmmm, now that's an interesting question. We'll have to see how John's AT works after he gets it fine tuned. It did seem to be user friendly and held up fine from what I could see. Wonder what John thinks? Last conclusion is that these guys (and gal) all rock and are true pioneers and re-engineers! Awesome work on all the machines guys, and of course great driving and spotting! It goes without saying that Eric's video kicks rump roast and you need to see it to believe it! Thanks for the preview man!
I'm so happy you guys were able to pull this off! Whoo hoo, Way to go!!!
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How about building tubular upper strut mounts (or arches or whatever they're called.) I mean like forget the unibody strut towers all together and instead come off the crossmember or fabricated subframe if you have one or even extend the cage right through the firewall and forward to the bumper/core support.
How about these homebrewed units on the AirZuki? http://www.bc4x4.com/fv/2000/ben/ben-8.jpg I like that guys done with his rig...airbags on hinges, cool. http://www.bc4x4.com/fv/2000/ben/ben.cfm
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I could seriously do with a dose of fun so I'm hoping to be there (preferably with my Hatch.)
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Apparently, early 80's Toyota Corollas had tiny, light weight, self oiling a/c compressors that allegedly put out as much air as the 6 times heavier York compressors. A rock crawling machinist guy I met has one of these in his rig. His reservoir is only a 10# fire extinguisher tank and yet he's got plenty for airing up 37" tires or running tools. His rig is very well crafted so I tend to believe him.
Cool thing about those Cady compressors is they're small, electric, and so abundant...tons at PullaPart.
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I was late getting over there for the screening and consequently only got to see the last 15 or so minutes of footage, but what I saw definitely rocks! The machines and what they do on this gnarlyass trail will amaze and astound for sure! Can't wait to see more! Video quality is much improved too, thanks to the new camera. Nice work Eric!
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Another thing the guys should be congratulated for is pulling off this amazing feat without the whole world knowing about it until they had finished the project. While they were on the trail I kept checking the Pirate bulletin board hoping for information on their progress. Nothing but silence until they should have been done. Bob finally asked if anyone had seen them and then it was cool to read their discussion when the news of Subarus on the Con got out. Check it out, they seem both impressed and curious about the technical specs of the machines. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=170181&highlight=subaru
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As for Seattle area guys to fab one for you, contact Eric Zap and he can probably hook you up with Jason. This guys is a very talented machinist and does great fabrication stuff at reasonable rates.
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The carrier on my Hatchback came off of a Jeep Cherokee. To install it I shortened the upper tube and installed the latch plate from the Jeep bumper onto my steel u-channel bumper. Since I mounted the upper hinge point directly to the body of my car just like on the Jeep, I had to reinforce the inside of the rear pillar. Mounting it to the body was a bad idea. If or when I back into a tree the carrier will most likely munch the body. It was an interesting McGuyver project butI wouldn't do it again. Benefits of mounting the spare in back: Lower center of gravity and keeps roof rack available for gear. Drawbacks: Need to swing that tire out of the way every freekin' time you want to open the hatch. Also shifts a bunch of weight way to the rear possibly reducing traction at front wheels. Reduces vision out rear window.
If I did it again, I'd hinge the carrier off the bumper like everyone else. Well wait, John (Mudrat79) was making and selling a carrier that slid into a 2" hitch reciever. John you still selling those?
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Bravo guys and gal!!!
So when you get recovered enough to post more info, how about a run down of what each of the vehicles were like going into this. I'm talkin like mechanical specs (and of course photos) since I know you guys have been doing major mutations to get ready. Congrats you pioneers of Subaru offroad!
New pictures of the Brat!!
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Hey it's looking good there Adam. I was at the junk yard the other day and noticed that the rear springs on a VW Cabrio look dang similar to those on a Soob 3door. Maybe they'd work for softer spring rate?