Author Topic: Claw's 05 LGT Wagon "Bluestreak" (Read 11844 times)

Claw · « **on:** July 29, 2010, 09:29:31 pm »

After being asked to produce some pictures of my cars I've decided to actually sort all my pics and present them in a somewhat easily browseable (for me) and sortable collection of pics. So here we go.

Before I bought my first car I wanted a 2.5RS back in '98 and I test drove and fell in love with a Subaru 2.5RS in black with silver wheels. Only problem was that the rear seats didn't fold and I couldn't take my bike with me to far away places, so reluctantly I bought a '98 Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot instead.

At 40,000km, the transmission on the Chilkoot died. After 3 months of dicking around with Sunridge Nissan they finally fixed it to my satisfaction, all under warranty. I didn't have any faith in their work (remember it took them 3 months to figure it out), so I sold that.

My next car was Gutless Wonder. It looked sporty, it felt sporty, but it wasn't fast. It was a 2003 Toyota Celica GT. Sold it two years later in 2005.

After being carless for a month I took an 05 Subaru Legacy GT Sedan for a test drive. Apart from not fitting very well, it gave me a silly grin that I couldn't wipe off my face for days... after trying and driving a few others, I bought a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon, which I would find out later that it was one of 116 made in 2005 with the Limited package....

Claw · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2010, 09:29:46 pm »

some teaser pics..

more infos and pictures coming later..

Mod List:

Interior:
. Kartboy 5spd Delrin Shift Knob
. jazzymt Aux-In kit
. Subaru Winter Floor Mats
. European Subaru Centre Armrest Extension
. WRX Pedal Covers
. Ixiz Dead Pedal
. Subaru Subwoofer
. 12V Cargo Area Accessory Jack
. 2008 Legacy Cabin Air Filter Retrofit
. DAMD D-Shape Steering Wheel

Exterior
. JDM Rain Guards
. JDM Aero Spats
. JDM Engine Covers
. Rally Armor Flaps
. SSI Aluminum Skid Plate
. Debadged hatch
. Hella Supertones
. 3M Front rock guard
. Subaru 1.25" Hitch
. Cleared front corners
. The Retrofit Source Mini-Quik HID Retrofit (replaces DDM)
. RA Motorsports Radiator Shroud
. Hail Damage Roof Mod
. Cusco front strut tower brace

Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
. 2004 STI BBS Wheels (silver)
. Bridgestone RE0760 (summer)
. 2004 STI BBS Wheels (black)
. Nokian Hakkapellita 7 - 215/50R17 (winter)
. iON Performance Springs with stock struts
. 3/8" Saggy Butt Shims in the rear
. Whiteline Adjustable Endlinks
. Whiteline Adjustable 20mm RSB
. AVO Japan RSB Mounts
. GrimmSpeed Master Brake Cylinder Brace

Engine/Exhaust/Power:
. Airboy Stg 2 Tune
. Kartboy/TiC Shortshifter & Bushings
. Catless STI uppipe
. ERZ/CNT Racing Catted Downpipe
. Stromung Quad Tip CBE

To Do:
. JDM Front Spats
. Plasti-Dip Black Chromed Front Grill and Rear Hatch Handle

Preventative Maintenance:
- Reinforced Intercooler Endtank Clamps

JimmEh · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2010, 11:41:32 pm »

**reversed**

GrantC · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2010, 06:53:17 am »

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:06:48 am »

Why do you has vtak in Subie project thread?!

GrantC · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2010, 03:50:41 pm »

It sure beats cruising down Whyte:

IMG_3155 by Grant.C, on Flickr

(Even if you did have Lyall in your passenger seat.

)

GrantC · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2010, 11:25:02 am »

Quote from: Claw on July 29, 2010, 09:29:46 pm

Engine/Exhaust/Power:
. Airboy Stg 1 Tune
. Kartboy/TiC Shortshifter & Bushings

To Do:
. Catless STI uppipe
. ERZ/CNT Racing Catted Downpipe

Some of this is inaccurate now, eh?

(Can't see the 6MT wagon in this pic)

(Wally is serious)

(Isn't this supposed to be in the pasenger seat? By the diamond plate floorboards?

)

Here's some S content since this is a dual project thread:

GrantC · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2011, 11:47:06 pm »

Gonna make us ask what each thing is?

Zac · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2011, 06:31:18 pm »

love it! wish I could steal all your aero parts!

are you still on the stock clutch?

Claw · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:07:15 pm »

Yep, still on stock clutch.

Just made 50,000kms on Saturday.

Claw · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2011, 07:38:35 am »

Rear suspension bits ready to go on:

IMG_20110511_230447 by acklee, on Flickr

Whiteline bar, Avo mounts, Kartboy endlinks.

Zac · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:42:32 pm »

Anxious to hear how it feels!

is that the 20mm adjustable?

Claw · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2011, 10:24:32 pm »

Getting ready to do the 48k km service for the Leggy:

IMG_20110603_214940 by acklee, on Flickr

ATE Superblue
Hawk HPS Pads
Goodridge SS Braided lines
OEM Coolant & additive
OEM Airfilter
Subaru Blue Oil Filter

Dunno how I ordered 10W30 oil from Amsoil instead of 5W30.. so I exchanged it with proper 5w30 from Amsoil...

Claw · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2011, 10:04:26 pm »

Did the coolant flush and oil change. Brake hardline/rubber connection is seized. 48 hrs of PB Blaster didn't do the trick, neither did $50 in new tools.

Now I can't even drive the thing:

IMG_20110604_215229 by acklee, on Flickr

IMG_20110604_215222 by acklee, on Flickr

That shiny metal rounded thing used to be a 10mm hex nut. It rounded in the flare wrench.

* Claw sighs.

Any ideas how to fix this?

WalterDekter · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2011, 12:15:54 pm »

Yikes.

If it was me, the next thing I'd try is filing a decent flat spot on the top and bottom of the nut and then using a crescent or pipe wrench or the biggest pliers I could find.

File the flat spots so that when you eventually apply the tool, the handle of the wrench or pliers will fit in a space where you're able to grab and turn it.

If that doesn't work then the next option is the torch, but I would take the time to figure out what else is gonna get buggered up by the heat. It may not even be a viable option.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2011, 08:13:58 am »

I used heat before mine was completely gone, but I'll tell you this: My lines will never be swapped again.

Zac · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2011, 05:27:59 pm »

Have you done your coolant flush yourself?

Thinking about doing one to mine after I get the timing belt and water pump changed.

Tricky [RCAF] · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2011, 06:02:12 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on June 06, 2011, 08:13:58 am

I'll tell you this: My lines will never be swapped again.

I guess I was really lucky I had zero issues last weekend when I did mine.

Claw · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:50:54 pm »

Quote from: Zac on June 20, 2011, 05:27:59 pm

Have you done your coolant flush yourself?

Yep, wasn't too difficult. Let's get you and Warbaby together for a flushing meat.

ultimatt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:56:06 pm »

Quote from: Claw on June 20, 2011, 09:50:54 pm

Yep, wasn't too difficult. Let's get you and Warbaby together for a flushing meat.

Taco Bell?

Warbaby · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2011, 10:36:09 pm »

Quote from: Claw on June 20, 2011, 09:50:54 pm

Yep, wasn't too difficult. Let's get you and Warbaby together for a flushing meat.

I'm down!

Zac · « **Reply #21 on:** June 21, 2011, 04:28:22 pm »

well i'll have too buy the coolant and additive first.

How did you do it yourself? I want to do a full switch over to the new superblue coolant.

Claw · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:27:11 pm »

Yep, did a complete drain and then refilled it.

Here's what I would get:
2 cans of super blue coolant $21
1 thermostat gasket $7
1 bottle of coolant conditioner $can't remember

And for the record, Rally Subaru parts is closed on the weekend..

Zac · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:05:42 pm »

oh but i'm just pretty sure you cant do a 100% flush without a machine since I have green coolant right now, not sure if its safe to mix the two

WGN 2NV · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:46:36 pm »

Quote from: Zac on June 21, 2011, 09:05:42 pm

oh but I'm just pretty sure you cant do a 100% flush without a machine since I have green coolant right now, not sure if its safe to mix the two

all i have ever done, is drain the coolant through either the petcock(drain on rad) or disconnect the bottom hose, and if you aren't happy with that, fill it up with distilled water, idle for a few mins, and drain all that again. you can continue to do this until the water is no longer colored and your pretty much completely flushed at that point. if anyone else knows more or i am wrong let me know. hope this helps