TheSubaruJunkie

Shawn, it would be awesome to see you and hang out. I'll be up in Reno on the 13th for Jeremy's BDay part as well. Definatly stop by if you can spare an hour or so. -Brian

Im gonna be commin up probably Saturday the 5th, then yeah... we gotta wheel the piss out of my hatch on Sunday. Me and JIbs have to stress test our stuff before the long haul in a few weeks. Now i only need to get my CV's installed. This weekend the weather is gonna be GGGGREAT!!! Sacramento's gonna be 86ish from what they say, so i can only imagine what it'll be like up at your elevations. I dunno about Kyburz, as much as i love it, its a hell of a drive. And you guys have a ton of great terrain in your back yards. -Brian

The RX maybe for sale, if the price is right. I can tell you right now tho... $1500 aint gonna cut it Besides, the RX isnt california legal anymore. Reason I maybe forced to sell it. -Brian

Dunno what a Torbo is, but your carburated car is stuck as a carbbed EA82. If you are looking for power, buy a weber. -Brian

All legacys have EJ22's in them. And lets clarify that the Loyale's and GL/DL line dont have AWD. THey have Part Time 4WD. Meaning you select from FWD to 4WD via a lever, and its not safe to drive in 4WD on pavement. The RX however has a Full Time 4WD Tranny, which in actuallity is AWD. It also has dual range so you have a high and low range, but always in 4WD. With the center diff locked, you get true 50/50 front/rear distribution so on gravel you get superiour traction. That, and RX's all came with rear LSD's, so they are prime for a rally car. $1500 is a decent price, i stole mine for $1000... but Gen.Disorder is right. The EA82T isnt very reliable if you want to make big power. Less than a year after owning my RX, i blew the motor up. But i have since rebuilt it, and performed a few modifications to keep it fun to drive. Ive also owned a Turbo Legacy, and in all honesty I didnt like it near as much as i love my RX. I sold the legacy to buy the RX, and there are no doubts in my mind. The RX is much more agile, and rally prepped. The Legacy will cost you twice as much to purchase, and 3x as much to prepare for rally. Even tho there are not many aftermarket upgrades for the RX as the Legacy, ther are plenty of ways to get the performance you are looking for. Oh, and one other thing. The EA82T in the RX is no different than the EA82T offered in the GL/DL line. There are GL10 models out there that have the Full Time 4WD Transmission with a center diff lock, just no dual range. So even though the RX is rare and hard to find, its not hard to mimick. -Brian

Thanks for sharing Zap. I for one hate secret mobiles... its like your trying to keep things from us, and arent we your friends? Friends share! I think that thing will look badass. So, if your thinkin of a 2.2... and then a T-Case, you must be thinking of 8-10" of lift too right? Cant wait to see it finished, but the WCSS is less than 90 days so looks like i'll only get to see pix of it on the board. -Brian

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: DUDE COMMON!

Nice way to make a subaru brat no longer look like a brat. I dig it though, its very original and must have took the guy months if not years to complete. He shoulda spent more work on the doors though. -Brian

Awesome lookin rig!!

Opened both eyes this time, re-read the post and it doesnt even mention off-road anywhere in it. The EA82T is a good motor, but not for off-roading. Low compression means low torque off idle. You want the opposite when you are wheelin. You wanna keep the motor at low revs to keep your tires from spinning. The EA82T makes power above 3000rpm, try wheelin at 3000rpm next time and see what you break. not only that, but you have a turbo sucking air into the motor at a high rate of speed. If your in a dusty and dirty atmosphere you will be sucking in alot of junk that will be quick to ruin your turbo. So no, the EA82T isnt a good motor for Off-road use. -Brian

What did you pull this carb off of in the junkyard? These carbs can be used on almost any engine depending on the jet configuration. If you pulled this carb off of a 22RE and put it on your subaru, then expect to have problems. I got my carburator from the junkyard too. But i got it off of a EA81 with the adapter plate. I trust it is jetted correctly, and other than being filthy it is working just fine. -Brian

The ultimate EA82T would be a EJ22. -Brian

Did you have to trek through the mud? What does this have to do with Off-Roading? -Brian

Yeah they arent even close. -Brian

Yes, i vote for the fuel pump as well. hard wire it and see if things change. -Brian

I agree with Shawn. You mick, have a problem. But keep up the good work!! -Brian

Im sure they do. I just got them cause they were cheap. They are pretty soft and i like how it allows my hatch to flex alittle more. -Brian

I think hes talking about the sunken section where the shock sits inside. Where the body is recessed. Makes it a pain in the rump roast to use the horseshoe adapter, reason why i went with the chevelle shocks. -Brian

You mean problems like this: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=61260 I had a problem the rear bushings on my hatch being thicker than my wagons. And as far as the shock mounts, i did away with them and got Gabriels. Autozone has them for $18 a piece, and i like having brand new shocks. These are from a '74 Chevelle and mount up, but are 3" longer than stock so it does away with the shock adapter. Let me know if you want a part number on the shocks. -Brian

Off-road Lifted class is a must Maybe if possible, a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Im okay with a 3rd place certificate or whatever since I know trophy's arent cheap. -Brian

What bump steer are you talking about? PK Davis is starting to make 3.5" lifts for our EA81's... contact him if you want a lift fast. AA isnt making them anymore, and not sure what the turn around for Scotts lifts are. But lifts are out there, and will make it easier to fit larger tires. And a LSD is hard to find, but definatly worth it. Right now, im running my hatch in RWD only, with the LSD and I was able to do some pretty good wheelin last weekend with it. This weekend I'll have my FWD fixed and then its awn!! -Brian

Found them in a junkyard on a '81 GLF Sedan. Nabbed them and put them on the RX. No idea who makes them or where to get any others... I've never seen them before they day I got them. -Brian

Thanks, but our cars wont be able to manage 70 anyways, and i preffer windy mountain roads over straight freeway. -Brian

Did i register? I forgot. -Brian

Im kinda tired of plannin my trip around john. I dont expect to get my bumpers, and I dont want to deal with Jibs after he's all pissed off for another 5 days. Maybe if there's time we can stop on the way home or something. There wont be time to bring the attorney. -Brian