Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[Kompresshun]

Holy damn. That seems like a lot of work for a headlight bulb. Are you sure the headlight assembly doesn't pop out somehow? On my Ranger you could lift two tabs and the whole assembly would come right out.

[frapjap]

No such luck! It was either that or remove the front bumper-which I'm really not fond of.
A search in the FSM shows that I did the right procedure, but sheesh, man. I used to think Subaru was a 'do it yourself, own it forever car.' Now it seems like they want to get you in the dealer for something simple so they can find something bigger to repair.

Since I had the car up on a jack, I slathered caliper grease on all of the exposed bolt threads I could find to keep them from rusting for the day and I inevitably have to do something more major to her car.

[Kompresshun]

Yeah your experiences, along with a few other friends that own Subaru's have really put a damper on me ever wanting to own one. They're one of those cars that definitely aren't made like they used to be.

I think that's why i've come to prefer trucks and SUV's again lately. I can slide right under the Pathfinder without jacking it up and everything underneath the hood and car is easy to work on.

[frapjap]

Yeah your experiences, along with a few other friends that own Subaru's have really put a damper on me ever wanting to own one. They're one of those cars that definitely aren't made like they used to be.

I think that's why i've come to prefer trucks and SUV's again lately. I can slide right under the Pathfinder without jacking it up and everything underneath the hood and car is easy to work on.

Don't get me wrong, I love what it can do and it doesn't break very often, but it is a pain to repair. I wouldn't put it on par with a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or even a VW, but it is definitely more of a challenge than a Ford or GM vehicle. If it weren't for the fuel economy, its very likely that there would be a truck in the driveway.

I must be getting old (even though you and I are very close to the same age!) because when I walked into the Autozone last night, there was a younger guy there with a dropped STI with the hood open, trying to find a combo of a hissing and squealing sound. I could only chuckle to myself and be happy that I'm not doing that s*** anymore.

All the while, I'm not ready to give up the dream and just own a solitary vehicle just yet. However, as soon as my student loans are paid off and life is thoroughly settled (3-4 years), the car hobby is going to turn into leasing the coolest, newest sports car that makes sense for 2 years at a time. TBH, the same amount of money that was probably spent on modding would be similar to a car like that.

[numbnuts240]

first: five guys needs to be cheaper. food is fantastic, but a bacon cheeseburger, regular fry, and regular drink should not cost me $15.

second: i need this for a beater https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4748875706.html

[Kompresshun]

I must be getting old (even though you and I are very close to the same age!) because when I walked into the Autozone last night, there was a younger guy there with a dropped STI with the hood open, trying to find a combo of a hissing and squealing sound. I could only chuckle to myself and be happy that I'm not doing that s*** anymore.

All the while, I'm not ready to give up the dream and just own a solitary vehicle just yet. However, as soon as my student loans are paid off and life is thoroughly settled (3-4 years), the car hobby is going to turn into leasing the coolest, newest sports car that makes sense for 2 years at a time. TBH, the same amount of money that was probably spent on modding would be similar to a car like that.

I personally am happy to not be dealing with that s*** anymore either. I've had to work on the Pathfinder, but it's extremely easy to repair and it's been more preventative stuff than anything so far. I do not miss the days of spending multiple weekends trying to at least mend something to get me by for a while. I don't mind doing that stuff to the Miata though, because it's not my primary vehicle.

I never intend to just have one solitary vehicle ever again. It's just not in my blood and I have to have something to tinker with. I plan on adding another one to the fleet in 2-3 years, once the Miata is all finished up. The next one will be a fire breathing, tire slaying, loud as hell muscle car or truck. I want something that makes people dive into the bushes in fear when I drive by

I don't know that i'll ever be to the point that i'll lease a "toy" for myself. I have thought many times about leasing something to be a daily driver over the years, because I really like the idea of getting something new every couple of years. I wouldn't like it for a fun car though, because you have to be too careful with it and you can't really mod it much. Then if you do mod it, you have to put it back like it was before turning it back in. Yeah no thanks.

first: five guys needs to be cheaper. food is fantastic, but a bacon cheeseburger, regular fry, and regular drink should not cost me $15.

second: i need this for a beater https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4748875706.html

Five Guys definitely is good, but not good enough for the amount of money they want for it.

I prefer Red Robin or SmashBurger for burgers myself. Same prices, but much better quality.

[numbnuts240]

at least i can order a beer with my burger at red robin. but there isn't one near my job, plus i don't think the boss man would appreciate me having a brew with my lunch. although we did have that espresso with sambuca on fourth of july after lunch...

[frapjap]

I personally am happy to not be dealing with that s*** anymore either. I've had to work on the Pathfinder, but it's extremely easy to repair and it's been more preventative stuff than anything so far. I do not miss the days of spending multiple weekends trying to at least mend something to get me by for a while. I don't mind doing that stuff to the Miata though, because it's not my primary vehicle.

I never intend to just have one solitary vehicle ever again. It's just not in my blood and I have to have something to tinker with. I plan on adding another one to the fleet in 2-3 years, once the Miata is all finished up. The next one will be a fire breathing, tire slaying, loud as hell muscle car or truck. I want something that makes people dive into the bushes in fear when I drive by

I don't know that i'll ever be to the point that i'll lease a "toy" for myself. I have thought many times about leasing something to be a daily driver over the years, because I really like the idea of getting something new every couple of years. I wouldn't like it for a fun car though, because you have to be too careful with it and you can't really mod it much. Then if you do mod it, you have to put it back like it was before turning it back in. Yeah no thanks.

Yeah, one car that requires attention on occasion vs another that just needs something all of the time is perfectly livable. Having the muscle you're talking about would be bitchin' too. I almost wouldn't want it to be super nice because I don't enjoy removing scratches from the liberated pavement & rocks or cleaning the rubber off the lower quarter panels from massive burnouts.

The appeal of a leased fun car comes to me from owning the '99 T/A. Could it be faster? The answer is yes, but with the condition that its pretty freggin fast and damned entertaining to drive in stock form. I could easily chase more power in cheap bolts-ons with the LS1, but it doesn't leave me wanting more at all. But, I baby it and don't drive it nearly as hard (for the reasons mentioned above) as I would drive a car that I knew would be in my possession for only 2 years. I'd romp on those poor things, and when something broke, take that b**** to the dealer and let them sort it out while beating the piss out of their newest loaner car.

first: five guys needs to be cheaper. food is fantastic, but a bacon cheeseburger, regular fry, and regular drink should not cost me $15.

second: i need this for a beater https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4748875706.html

Get a "little" bacon cheeseburger. s***, skip the cheese. You can't taste it after a few toppings anyway. Plus, 5 guys charges nearly a buck more for cheese.
Buy that car and drive the hell out of it. Now. Its worth $100 less if that passenger door doesn't shut. I wish they had more cars these days with the open floor area like that. Seriously, that thing would be as much fun to own as that s***-box Corolla I bought a couple of years back.

[numbnuts240]

my buddy had an old cream puff yellow mercury zephyr that he got for free which was just like that aries. we did so much stupid and dangerous s*** in that car, all while never getting caught because it was the most unassuming piece of turn on the road.

[Kompresshun]

Ray, I agree on the muscle car thing. I wouldn't want to have something show quality. I want it to be a driver and something to just thrash on whenever I want. I'm thinking of something like David Freiburgers "Muscle Truck" would be perfect.



Very low key looking and almost crappy looking, but has an LS3 under the hood making about 600hp, a built 4L60E, and 5.13 gears. It sounds like America and does absolutely insane burnouts.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGjMIjNk ... C&index=18[/youtube]

I feel ya on the leasing thing with that type of thinking. I'd probably try to lease a 1LE Camaro or a Challenger Scat Pack with that kind of thinking. Maybe even a Corvette

[MinisterofDOOM]

Ray, I agree on the muscle car thing. I wouldn't want to have something show quality. I want it to be a driver and something to just thrash on whenever I want. I'm thinking of something like David Freiburgers "Muscle Truck" would be perfect.

Agreed. I want a used-but-not-beat '68 Galaxie 500/XL. Nobody would ever notice it. But damn it'd be fun when I wanted to open it up.


Ideally without the horrid stripe.

[Dattebayo]

I would even take a decent condition '78 Volare, provided it didn't have disintegrated interior panels. Slant 6 dat maintenance...

[MinisterofDOOM]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGjMIjNk ... C&index=18[/youtube]

5.13 gears GOOD LORD.

I'm just imagining what going from 3.15 to 5.13 gears in the LS8 would do to my rear tires.

I want to do it so bad. @#$% top speed. I want to move the earth.

[WDRacing]

Red Robin

[numbnuts240]

@#$% top speed. I want to move the earth.

remember when sigs were riddled with quotes?

[frapjap]

I would even take a decent condition '78 Volare, provided it didn't have disintegrated interior panels. Slant 6 dat maintenance...

That was my high school girlfriends first car, and the reason I learned what a distributor cap was and how to use a timing gun. That thing was such a turd.

Chris, that truck reminded me that I really want a 442 convertible in "good enough" condition. Here's why:
We were skateboarding at "the plaza" (really, just a collection of retail stores) one summer night when a middle aged guy in a shagged green and white 442 with a chain steering wheel loudly rumbled by us. Our assembly of 15 year old kids yelled "LIGHT 'EM UP! DON'T BE A b****!" and other stuff of that magnitude at this guy. Well, he showed us. He stood on the brake, revved the piss out of his engine and proceeded to rip one of the biggest f***' rolling burnouts that I have ever seen to this day. It started next to us, ran over TWO speed bumps, and crossed the front of a Winn Dixie supermarket spewing spoke and rubber from the wheel wells laying down two strips of thousands of miles worth of rubber that were there until they repaved the parking lot. I want to be that guy.

[Kompresshun]

5.13 gears GOOD LORD.

I'm just imagining what going from 3.15 to 5.13 gears in the LS8 would do to my rear tires.

I want to do it so bad. @#$% top speed. I want to move the earth.

Oh trust me, i'm right there with ya man.

Chris, that truck reminded me that I really want a 442 convertible in "good enough" condition. Here's why:
We were skateboarding at "the plaza" (really, just a collection of retail stores) one summer night when a middle aged guy in a shagged green and white 442 with a chain steering wheel loudly rumbled by us. Our assembly of 15 year old kids yelled "LIGHT 'EM UP! DON'T BE A b****!" and other stuff of that magnitude at this guy. Well, he showed us. He stood on the brake, revved the piss out of his engine and proceeded to rip one of the biggest friggin' rolling burnouts that I have ever seen to this day. It started next to us, ran over TWO speed bumps, and crossed the front of a Winn Dixie supermarket spewing spoke and rubber from the wheel wells laying down two strips of thousands of miles worth of rubber that were there until they repaved the parking lot. I want to be that guy.

Yep, that's my thoughts exactly. I want HOLY s*** levels of badassery.

I really think a truck would be my ideal platform, but I also wouldn't mind having a G body Cutlass, Regal, or even Monte Carlo. A P71 Crown Vic would even be cool with a big a** turbo slapped on it

I want something not completely normal, even though trucks aren't a huge surprise. I want it to be more "WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT" than anything.

[numbnuts240]

this:
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/4750105288.html

plus this:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Flowtech/FlowTech ... 5/10002/-1

equals fun in the snow. i really need to stop browsing vehicles on craigslist.

[Kompresshun]

Holy damn that is a beautiful piece of machinery.

I disagree on the mufflers though - Dynomax Bullet or GTFO: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynomax-Race-Bu ... ac&vxp=mtr

[numbnuts240]

they may not be the best mufflers on the market, but they're cheap. and they're called "purple hornies". the name alone sold me.

[frapjap]

The first post was flagged. What was it?

[Kompresshun]

What are you talking about?

[sx moneypit]

The Craigslist post.Its' gone.

[SX APPEAL]

When you click on the link it says "this post has been flagged for removal." Probably a stolen vehicle lol.

[Kompresshun]

That's weird. I don't see anything different.

[numbnuts240]

The first post was flagged. What was it?

a stupid clean 82 bronco.

That's weird. I don't see anything different.

well aren't you fancy

[Dattebayo]

That's weird. I don't see anything different.

That's because it's cached in your browser. Take a screen shot so we can all see.

[Kompresshun]

Go figure. It's gone now.

Stupid CL flaggers.

[numbnuts240]

what is going on in this engine bay?



it's in a z32.

[numbnuts240]

found it, it's a single turbo vg. interesting, although i'm not seeing the advantage over a vg30dett.

also, someone near my job has a r32 gtr that i've been seeing a lot lately. it sounds glorious and i want to steal it.