i'm setting out to buy several things for my car in a day or so, need to know whats best and where to buy it...

 

1)brakes (any performance available any where?)

2)Tires (all 4, 185x70x13, got a 300$ budget to work with on the tires only)

3)Belts, (alternator and ac)

4) hopefully no more...i'll be broke if this goes on much longer

 

Oh, by the way, i'm driving a 1989 subaru gl wagon, turbo

I usually order most of my parts from Discount Auto Parts on line. Tires I would go with Coopers, they make two 195-70-13s that are a little wider and taller than 185s.

can i fit the 195's on my same rims? (sorry, i know nothing about tires, this is only the second set i've ever had to buy, the first on this car) so in that case, would it be better to get the wider tires? more rubber on the road?

Dan call me. I'll get you the hook up through Bow Wow. Should be able to get some PBR brake pads, and some good belts.

 

For tires, i'd go to discount.

For tires you might consider a 205/60/13 if you are looking for better street performance. Some manufactures out there have some that will fit on a 13x6.5 wheel. There are just 1mm bigger in diameter then a 175/70/13

i agree, if you want noticeably different power, go with 175s. they give you better low end, and every subaru was able to go about 5 mph faster top speed.

Here's a place that carries high performance brake parts for Sube's.

 

http://www.ricambisport.com/ (look under Loyale)

well, the pads on that last site don't go down to the 89's wich is too bad, the aftermarket for these cars is a total pile of crap, i think we need to start our own usmb subaru performance part manufacturing company, bet we could make alot of money that way:D

 

but yea, i have access to the dealership pads, at cost, for 50$, so is that going to be a better deal than others, say from bow wow? from what i hear, the oem's are pretty dang good, i havn't had experience iwth them before though, any one on here ever had any?

 

oh, and tires, what benifits do the 195's bring? if any?

 

Thanks again,

Dan

All of the EA82s use the same front brake pads.

I have used factory pads on my daughter's 93 Legacy and they are good. The 195's will fit your rim properily allowing you to run a wider tire ( better handling) and are only .5 inch taller( maybe slightily better ride). The Cooper Classics are around 5.6-inches wide and are a great tire as I have owned a set several years ago, they also have a white letter sport tire (forgot the name) in 195 that is a hair over 6-inchers wide. A 60 series may ride in the center if your rims are the 13x5's that most subs come with. They also make these tires in 185 if you want to stay with the same size.

well, the pads on that last site don't go down to the 89's wich is too bad

 

All the Loyale's, 85-94, use the same pads and rotors.