Thought everyone would be interested in a project--'82 GLF--1800 with a 40mm Delorto carb, dual 2" pipes back to a Dynomax dual in/dual out muffler, re-drilled hubs (4 X 120mm bolt pattern) with 15" rims & tires---starting to do the body mods--have a '01 Legacy Sedan 4.5" rear spoiler on the way, will flare the wells 2" & build a front air dam & rear cap. I build hard bushings & suspension mods for race cars & wanted a low-cost play toy--so here's the link-- Subaru Project

 

Will be ready (I think) about a month or so--just in time for the start of the auto-cross season. Will keep the page updated as the car progresses--the current height at the roofline is 41"--ground clear is 8"--plan to have the final clearance about 4.5" to 5.5"

 

The address is--http://performancebydesign.netfirms.com/subaru.html

 

Looking good. Are you gonna make the Subaru show in Hood River in August? Would be nice to see that there.

I wonder if those control arm bushings will work on all my toys....since I am going to try to win SM in th 24hrs autocross in sept...

Don't know about the meet in Aug--I'll try--As for the bushings--I can make them any way you want--to the best of my knowledge--inner bushings are the same from the mid 70's to the last of the Loyale series---If you have a spare control arm, the measurements are---2.175 to ends of inner sleeve & arm sleeve width is 1.910 or so---E me as to what you are interested in---

 

Dean

i got your email, thanks for the quick reply....ive got plenty of extras and spares around, I will measure for sure. I guess the question is....$?

Well- I already have the basic set designed, so I can cut a set for $30.00--can't cost much for shipping--I'd say $35/40 total per car set including shipping (depends on how fast you want them:) )--The material is UHMW--self-lubricating thermoplastic--abrasion index is similar to stainless steel--I use the material in place of spherical bearings--only drawback is it must be machined, not melted & poured. I can send you the easiest way to get the old bushings out--messy & ugly, but its rubber after all---

 

Dean

As a side note--you guys that are lifting yours--these will help control the front suspension & i'm thinking of designing the rear inner bushes--need to know if the FWD & 4WD bushes are the same or not---I have a example of a 4WD rear (84 GL wagon). Not an open ad, but if anybody else is interested--once I start cutting sets--I can make 5/6 sets at a pass--helps to have the lathe set-up.

 

Dean

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Where'd you get the drilled rotors?

he probably drilled them himself. (they were the hubs, not the rotors)

 

solo, do you make motor / trans mounts as well?

I think he's talking about the cross drilled rotors Andy. Not a bad idea of redrilling the hubs tho.

Ya--I have drilled rotors for many years (Formula Ford's are solids too)--all it takes is a drill press & a fair amount of time--each rotor has 51 holes in it --just rember to not drill them in a even pattern--vary it a bit & they won't howl-- The stud holes in the hubs were welded over & I spun them in a lathe to re-index to the 120mm pattern--the wheels are older Empie-Super Beetle wheels--the studs are 7/16 RH (chev & other domestic stuff)--I have a goal to stay within $2000 for the project--was cutting up a stock manifold this evening--am going to weld 90 degree 1.25" tubing to a old weber side-draft manifold flange & use a 40mm Delorto carb--it'll be living in the old spare tire area--I have another thread looking for a newer hood scoop & hood vents off of a '97ish Outback sport--need a damaged hood--anyone got one??

Dude hook me up with those control arm bushings! Trying to press in stock replacement ones is a joke... all you end up with is new control arm bushings that are so messed up looking that you shouldent have messed with them. I'll drop you an email.

You got it--I found out this evening that the rear inners (at least the 4WD ones) are the same as the front inners--check this out--one bushing type at both ends of the car--so I can do a full car set for $60 + shipping

Hell, I'll step up for a set of those!

Im gonna do some measure'in sometime soon.

I got the front suspension back together & ran T Rex awhile--handling is much better--needs to be at least 3" lower---

You know, theres something about those EA81 2 door hardtops that really catches my eye. They would make a seriously awesome Pony car. Maybe if someone took an ER27, stuffed it in there and converted it back to carburetor you might get that "Muscle car" feel and sound.

If i can find a coupe and an ER27, Ill do that!

I've always wanted a coupe and seeing this one makes me want one even more. thats a good looking car you've got there

Just scored a '97 Outback Sport hood today!! Has damage--but all I want is the scoop & front heat vents ( & surrounding sheet metal)--A yard we work with is slipping it to me for $100--Dealer wants that much for just the scoop--I'll be playing with it over the next week or so--as soon as I have pics, I'll post them--Adam was talking about doin' carbon fiber or 'glass parts--if the hood turns out like I want--I might talk to him about a "run":grin:

I'm very interested in a set of bushings for my RX... what do I need to measure so you can make me a set?

Well--the hood I ended up with is a '97 Legacy Outback--no airvents & the lower hoodscoop. I took a panel cutter to the damaged hood & cut 3" all around the scoop---then did all the measuring & cutting on T Rex's hood--Tell me what you guys think------

That car is cool. Looks like you need a big old air dam in the front. After its all said and done, A nice paint job and tinted windows would really kick *****

Sweet! I really like that hood scoop on the EA81s! Are you going to put a bumper back on?