Qman

I think it is a good idea. We have always played second fiddle to all other imports as far as magazines have gone in the past. Reader rides would be a great addition as well as tech pages that include ALL generations of Subaru's. Very cool idea for sure.

For the key, just pull the passenger side door lock out. Take it to a locksmith and they can get the code from the cylinder and cut the correct key.

You are supposed to use a compressor to get the higher settings. If you were able to move them and they didn't hold they may have expanded. The only fix I know of for that is to use hose clamps to hold the adjustment sleeve in place.

It's not a special punch. It is a standard 3/16" punch. You can look for the equivalent size in metric as well. There are special pin punches that have a relief at the end as well. You should use the right tool for this job though. It will save hours of anguish if you bugger the pin trying to use something else.

Scott is right on the ball. I have gone the route of building a few as well and without the right equipment the expense is huge. If you are not into already or considering getting into fab work the cost will never equal out. Not to mention the fact that if you do not have welding experience you run the risk of injuring yourself or others. I am not saying you can not do it but you have already stated the need to keep costs down. This isn't a project to cut corners on. There are many stories of lifts gone bad on this board alone. Suspension lifts on these can and have been done. Scott's is about the only one that runs pure independent suspension and has lift and travel. He has done exhaustive research and trial and error. Which all lead to expense. I know what I have into my Brat to date and I am sure Scott has close to double. Read this as expensive little projects. I recommend that you try to save some coin and work up to the lift and tires slowly. Good luck with whatever you decide.

That's unfortunate, I hope all involved are OK though. Did the air bags go off before or after the collision?

Man, that looks like a blast. Unfortunately mine isn't completely finished yet and I have family commitments on Saturday and a rally on Sunday in Oregon. Maybe next time.

I made an adapter plug for my swaps. I'll get the color codes for you in the next day or two if you don't get it before then.

It is possible that your current cruise control will work. I would recommend that you go see Brians Subaru in Burien before you totally give up. Their number is 206.242.0835. Tell 'em Ken sent you.

Glad you finally made it Bob. I'm Ken(Qman), I have the big sliver Brat from the last show. Tom told me you were going forward on this project after we talked about it at the show. Sounds like fun(and alot of work). Keep up to speed on this years show in the post WCSS6, and let us know your progress. Ken

I'm sure he'll have one or both of his cars at the show.

Very nice. Once again you did a beautiful job. The adapter is very straight forward. Did you have to space out the flywheel the same amount? Very cool, :clap:

Thanks, I will contact him.

Kurt, the next rallyx is on the 27th of June.

Cool, looks like it was getting a little light as well. I like the last pic the best.

SWEET I look forward to it. Unfortunately I can't make it down to see you guys. I'll see you soon though.

I heard he was building it. I can't remember his name but he owns this one too. He talked about it at WCSS5. Tom @ Aarons told me he had picked up the running gear from him. I think it is an EJ22 with the AWD system. If he puts as much love into this that he put into the Hatch it will be awesome.

If you can't get schedules matched with Alltalk let me know. I have a Suburban and car trailer that make short work of hauling Subes.

Yes, you will have to notch the crossmember to get the crossover to go over a non-turbo crossmember.

Thanks Adam for that info. That was going to be my response. The only way you'd see those tires on a GL is if it was a 2wd model. So, they put a load of work into that one.

Rule of thumb for cutting coils is only 1/2 a coil at a time. 2 coils sounds more like 4" to me. But you won't know until you put it together. And as far as shock length goes. Just put them side by side and measure them fully extended and fully compressed. That will tell you the difference.

Hey Kurt, I heard a rumor, any substance to it?

4WD DL's came with 175/70R13.

'8/86 build date makes it an '87 model year so the grill is correct. The decals came from an RX all right. Carbed motor which is slightly unusual as the SPFI was supposed to replace the carb in '87. Drum brakes and incorrect interior. No diff-lock either. OBTW, it's a DL model.