TheSubaruJunkie

Lets see pictures of your subaru... and I dont mean your toyota, or your jeep... your subaru. Plus, yes... he is showing off. I would too if I had a car like that. Saw the car in person at WCSS6 and its a one of a kind. -Brian

Hey russ... are those the 14" pugs that were on the RX? If so, i could use them. K9 Wagon, if 15" alloys are what your after, I might be able to locate a set for you. Im alittle north of you in Sacramento so if You wanna drive alittle to get them. -Brian

Where is Sedalia?? -Brian

Here's some pix of the 1st Gen EA81 lift layed out. I took these pix when I got my 3/3 lift about 18months ago: In this pic, you can see some of the blocks and how they are reinforced: I dont think either lift is prone to breaking or cracking or failure. Not sure how easily Aluminum cracks or breaks, but these steel kits are built for life. -Brian

I live in sacramento, and I am probably the largest subaru freak in nor-cal. You can contact me via Email or PM me here if you need any help organizing or gathering people. Some locals & I have been toying around with the idea of a Californian meet... but we're affraid of getting 30,000 kids and their tricked out WRX's (was at the iClub Mt. Hamilton meet... was the most discusting subaru show Ive been to). -Brian

Thats definatly an idea. The body on it looks good enough for a new motor. -Brian

WOW! That car looks great Definatly a keeper. -Brian

Awesome!! Looks like he got those corners taken care of. Im definatly jealous!! Even though I have the original style 3/3 that im very happy with. But the aluminum blocks just look so much better -Brian

Alot of people have their own idea of Ultimate Off-Road subaru. Most would like a Hatch with a 4" lift and it would make it almost anywhere. EA81's are prefferable over EA82's most the time. Then you get the extreme ones who want dual t-cases, 8"+ of lift, lockers etc... I myself think of the Ultimate Off-Road Subaru in the same light as a Swiss Army Knife. I want more utility and useablility. I preffer to sleep in my vehicle, just enough room to toss and turn, with enough storage for the bare minimum onboard. Enough traction and low range to crawl through deserts, forests, fields... with a road, trail or footpath. All while keeping 20mpg +/- 5mpg My next off-road rig will be sure to have alittle more power and maybe a rear locker -Brian

Yuck, whats with that dude and color matched bumper/grills? Makes all his brats look kinda ugly. But the rims look great -Brian

Dont worry about it and just buy it. If the body is straight its worth more than $50. I should be getting my RX in a week or so... we'll need to go play in the fresh snow -Brian

Heya russ... when i get your brothers RX i might need you to make me a pipe. -Brian

I paid $1350 for the car, and another $1100 to have a clutch put in. The car is being parted out in the next couple weeks and I'll be replacing it with a 1987 RX Coupe. The Turbo Leg has done very well. If it werent for the front end being completly mangled (steering, fender, tires, brakes) i would keep it. I just feel unsafe cruising at 90 when the car likes to drift on its own. So yeah, when will we see you in the states again? I gotta get ahold of shannon, havent talked to him in a while. -Brian

I saw ebay is a good start. You will be hard pressed to get more than $3k for it though. I would guestimate $2000-$2500 as its value. -Brian

Ive done the rear disk conversion on 3 subarus. 1 of them is my Lifted Wagon which I go mudding with all the time. I find that the rear disk's get in no more trouble than the front disk's. I dont think it is much to worry about, the additional stopping power is worth it. Its also one of the easiest mod's you can do. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/article.php?a=5 -Brian

Why not do everybody else on the road a favor, and just leave them on? There is a reason they are on the car. -Brian

The price includes shipping to the continental US i believe. Also, be patient. Each kit is hand built and may take some time. I waited 3 months for mine, and am glad I did so. -Brian

Does the RWD conversion have anything to do with your dead tranny? -Brian

Someone showed up to WCSS6 with a EA82 Wagon with a homemade lift who had those 15" spares and some 27" tires mounted to them. Was one of the goofiest things ive seen, and for safety reasons I would not recommend it. -Brian

PK Davis can make you a 4" Lift kit. if you want to go any bigger than that, you'll need to make one yourself. 4" should be plenty of room for your 1983 to fit some 28" swampers. -Brian

FES!!!! Good to see you again mate I'll need to get you up to date on my subaru's as well. -Brian

You need to trim that section to preserve your fenders. One hit there on that metal is sure to wrinkle the fender. Looks great Eric. -Brian

The low range on the RX isnt meant for crawling like the EA81 and EA82 low ranges. The RX's low range is meant for better gearing on gravel and rough roads, keeping the power in the right range no matter what gear you chose. ALL real RX's have a Dual Range Full Time 4WD 5spd. No auto, no single range, no pushbutton 4WD. And they all have a center diff lock as well. Some GL10's were offered with Single Range Full Time 4WD Gearbox's with Diff locks, but only the RX got the dual Range FT4WD. Also, it does have an upgraded suspension and a rally interior. -Brian

WOOHOOO!!! I WAS RIGHT :clap: :clap: Im just glad you got it running again. I dont think my tires are going to be ready on the 19th. My wagon hasnt moved in months. -Brian

Youre speaking my language now WJM Are you going to document the development of the STi like you did with your brat? -Brian