Setright Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 These are taken with a crappy phone camera, but that means they don't bog down the line: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Nice looking car. We havn't had a whole lot of snow here in western Pennsylvania this year...i'm sure we will get a good bit soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelRX Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Nice. Do you have other pictures? I'd like to a better picture of the wheels. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 For some reason, I was thinking you had an Impreza Turbo Setright... Is it just an N/A EJ20? Still very cool! (not that I have any idea what it's like to play in snow, but looks fun ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Yeah, sorry guys, not a Turbo. It would be, but gas prices, car prices and not to mention insurance prices are much too high here!! Nevermind, it will still drift about in the snow and doesn't have any turbo-lag which could harm the control via the right foot :-) This is the car parked at home: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/PC290013.jpg and with the flash on to highlight the snowfall: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/PC290011.jpg gravelRX, this is the present best shot of the wheels. Can take a better one if you insist: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/Setright/PA310002.jpg Those are the standard 15x6 wheels wrapped in Bridgstone Blizzaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97OBW Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 NICE CAR! the front kinda looks like a Skyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 These are taken with a crappy phone camera, but that means they don't bog down the line: Looks like a fun day of driving! We can't even get any rain! It's 82 F right now! I like those wheels too - were they stock? Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 really nice car you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Looks like a fun day of driving! We can't even get any rain! It's 82 F right now! Same here. It was 80 today... I was wearing a wife-beater all day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 2, 2006 Author Share Posted January 2, 2006 Many humble thanks for the positive comments Yep, stock 15x6.0 wheels have turned into winter wheels. I still run 195/60R15 in summer, but the rim is 6.5 inches wide, which makes a big difference to the handling. I would fit 205/50R16 for summer, but the tyres cost double and with my mileage, that would ruin my economy. It's funny how the first few drifts get your heart pumping and your mind going "can I catch this??" but after a while it starts to feel natural and enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 For those wanting a close up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 For those wanting a close up: slotted rotors too! - nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Nice looking car. We havn't had a whole lot of snow here in western Pennsylvania this year...i'm sure we will get a good bit soon. here's you go mattocs...these are at work in Wexford http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3258 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yeah, Texan, those rather puny 260mm rotors won't cut it on a trackday unless they have some slots. Pads are Mintex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Setright, it looks like that big license plate blocks a lot of airflow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yep, but the Police don't like it if you drive without one. Haven't had any heat related problems, though. Even on tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yep, but the Police don't like it if you drive without one. Haven't had any heat related problems, though. Even on tracks. I've been contemplating (dreaming is more accurate - hah!) about building a license plate holder that I could spin in and out of the tow hook hole. So at a meet or something I could increase the 'bling' of the front end. I may be going to a track day soon too. I might take it off now I think of it. Any body know where I could get some metric 'all thread' and 3-4 nuts that fit in the towhook hole? What is that diameter and pitch? If I do this I'll try to take some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Good idea, Texan. Have you taken out a patent yet? Or may I share the theory...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 This picture from a meet yesterday shows the number plate obstruction more clearly. Not THAT bad, but still in the way: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Good idea, Texan. Have you taken out a patent yet? Or may I share the theory...? Well, I think I read of someone doing the tow hook trick so it isn't original with me. Dunno if it was a soob or honda or mitsubishi. So, I won't tell if you won't! I figure I'll get a plastic mounting plate, attach that to an aluminum plate/bracket ben---uh---'formed' to the correct angle,etc. Choose an assymetric point to attach the bolt such that gravity well help keep the device tight. attach that to the the all thread (possibly a long bolt) adjust everything such that 4-5-6 turns will snug up to a nut with a 'jam' nut behind it so its level. not easy to explain but you guys get the basic idea. I suppose it could still block a little air or a fog light or look odd - but its an option. I have also read of some folks that found a Mitsubishi plate mount that attacheg to the bumper in an offset position but I am reluctant to add additional holes to my car if I can avoid it.(though it was a nice looking piece of formed plastic that mounted flush) fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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