bigo1966 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Ok i cant seem to upload in the section being the knoob that i am. So i posted in the gallery section. There are only 2....more to come. Orion http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=1046&ppuser=22690 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy D Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 neet -Dalton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_kirky Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Here they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 That is pretty sweet! Not road legal I take it right? Lots of hard work I can really tell. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh no, she is road legal.....or close enough. I have insurance and plates on her. Everything on its DOT other than the gas tank and no front windshield. I had a "street legal" VW Sand Rail and never had any problems. I guess we will just see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 Oh yeah, whats the key to posting pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Damm that's looks like alot of hard work! Very cool man:headbang: I can't beleave thats street leagle! About posting pics in treads! First open a free Photobucket.com account then once you upload pics to your home page there, You can take the IMG code. Right Click copy and when you want to post it in your message here right click paste. And it will show a code. Then it should show up on here! That's really easy too! Hope i helped you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 thats great keep us updated I want to see that thing when your finished :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Keep on weldin! Keeping the firewall etc... will sure save some time and effort. Take lots-o-pics and document your build. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I uploaded some more pics. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=1046 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 looking good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Does anyone know if my radiator will work as well as when it was mounted vertical? Im thinking ill put some little scoops on the top to direct the air. Also, after tearing all the emissions crap off my car and hooking the breaklines all back up the petal needs to be pumped 2-3 times. Could i still have air in the system, continue bleeding? Or could i have removed too much emissions stuff to effect the power breaks? I checked the vacuum line going to the master cylinder and it still has good suction. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I meant brakes, coffee didnt hit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'd try bleeding the lines some more... Also, the rad probably won't work as well as it did when mounted vertically, that said I've seen some guys running horizontal mounted rads with a pair of thermo fans on top to draw or push air through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Does anyone know if my radiator will work as well as when it was mounted vertical? MikeW used a radiator for a porsche when he mounted it above his engine. I cant remember which porsche model it came from, but from the factory thats how they are used. The filler was at a 90 degree angle pointed up, and the hose routing was designed for a horizontal installation. That buggy looks real sweet. I bet if you did that with a EA82 Turbo model, that thing would flat out COOK! -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I know as soon as im done with the build and have all the kinks worked out I want to drop in a EA82T. There seems to always be one in the Denver area for around 300-400. Before I get the turbo motor I kinda want to put a 20-30 shot of NOS on the car with the current motor....just for the hell of it. I just dont have any experience with NOS. Anyone ever done it on a carb EA82? Another questions would be what are the most common items that fail on the trail when 4x4ing? ex. CV joints etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 what are the most common items that fail on the trail when 4x4ing? ex. CV joints etc... EA82 axles are pretty tuff, especially with your lower weight , you dont want to stress them more then 1" over stock to do so you will have more failure , alot of guy have the stubs twist off the rear diff, myself Ive never seen it, the smaller the tires and the less the weight will keep you alive, Ive had trouble with the front radius rods, they tend to bend when you hit stuff hard, theres aways the loose nut holding the steering wheel:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooinater Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 research, research and more research your local laws before you get a fat ticket. that doesn't look like it's legal in most states. might want to make your main cage support more vertical or do a hell of a lot of triangulated bracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb8 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Buggie looks great!!. Your gonna have a ball wheelin in an open buggie. We've had trouble with bending radius arms too, so we got the adjustable arms for a tractor with hime jounts from tractor supply (cheap). Works great and looks great. Remember to overkill alittle on the gussuts it's better to be safe than sorry, expecially when your the engineer. Have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Local Laws? What are those? I ran my sandrail around here for months and never had a problem. Not to metion all the other rock crawlers that are in the area, I would hope the cops have more to worry about. But we will see. I do need to do some more triangulation, that is in the plan. I just found a local shop that sells sweet gussets. Thanks for all the input. I should get the rad mounted tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'd feel much better seeing more triangles too! As is I don't think it has one "safe" hit/roll in it. Add Steel. Document the build. Don't look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 I know there are 3 places on each side im going to triangulate. From there ill check and see what looks weak (other than my welds). How effective are the rear coli overs when you adjust them. Ive been soaking mine with WD-40 in hopes to crank em up a few clicks soon. PS did i mention the wiring of the tail lights on this thing has been a PITA? I dont know why, must be a German thing. Anyone have a MIG in the Denver area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 subaru is japanese... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thanks....I am a knoob...Its official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigo1966 Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 Is there any way to increase the amount of pics i can upload? I have a bunch from this past weekend that i want to post but i ran out of room i guess. Nothing like being 15 miles from camp, having both of your rear coil overs catastrophically(sp) exploding. We were force to replace the rear springs with some Aspen logs we cut on the trail. It was a little rough drive home "only" 45 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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