https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1 daily 0.75 2022-05-23 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2022/3/27/yokohama-geolandar-g015-at-tires-is-there-a-better-choice-for-your-lifted-subaru monthly 0.5 2022-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/61aff25d-ea96-45b7-a1b6-b8f4ed9d62bc/RF+muddy+mud.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out First time in the dirt/mud, very pleased with their abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4b1f1be6-49c1-4cdc-8122-d416bad57a89/LF+wheel+tilted+24-70-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out Plenty of snow and ice fell this Winter and these made life easy. Guess there really isn’t a reason for snow tires anymore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/661b79b6-4efe-408b-9709-ad5ff0b8937c/3W1A5806.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out Unique and aggressive tread takes care of business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/23abbaf5-6680-49cc-834a-6e20076f9dba/3W1A5700.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out So far the new wheel and tire setup has been everything I wanted. Reducing unsprung weight while still getting around in whatever the conditions bring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4e8a7440-1b37-448c-9296-bdc438a1b3a8/Lf+tire+tread+puddle.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out Splish splash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/52838fd9-8b1b-422a-b214-08cd36f90a07/70mm+front+end+with+blue+sky-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar g015 A/t tires! Is there a better choice for your lifted Subaru? - Make it stand out I am certainly more pleased than I ever expected with this setup. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2022/3/21/7sk27zoufld7t9f3lzrexqogmkj8hn monthly 0.5 2022-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a536538f-5a25-447e-9e5c-7ff7fd7c0785/3W1A6533.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out I run 06-07 Wrx four piston front and two piston rears and so here are my wrx pads and rotors ready to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/37a19ebf-bf97-4fa6-aab2-0163be8be978/IMG_20220310_142844.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Going with the dimpled and slotted up front for style points and a bit more performance for the big wheels and tires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/85afcca4-59eb-4ba1-9dc6-78dc751a6a57/IMG_20220305_134257.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Oem pads get the job done but with a few mods it might be time to upgrade that stock set. Ebc red stuff are up to the task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/84e24a6c-ff5e-44d7-b8d9-1dac41811738/3W1A6568.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Rear pads and rotors locked and loaded! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7450986b-b37d-402e-a2fe-63016199cc06/IMG_20220310_145556.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Front pads and rotors ready for plenty of miles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7655d712-4143-4ed3-b4d3-7eefaad2fe54/IMG_20220310_145601.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Wrx calipers make an excellent big brake upgrade for your stock Forester brakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/14418da1-9d77-4470-8d8f-356340dea296/IMG_20220305_130148.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - EBC red stuff and EBC rotors! Better stopping and less dust! - Make it stand out Brake in material visible to help mate the pads and rotors up quickly! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2022/2/20/atoto-s8-gen2-android-head-unit-how-is-it-holding-up-after-a-half-of-year monthly 0.5 2022-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/47c4759f-d66d-4553-b3f5-1120b4b4d5ab/IMG_20210830_183336.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 android head unit. Still pumping out the jams after six months? - Make it stand out Nothing like a good equalizer session to fine tune it to your ear. Sound field is actually really good to, if you are a solo driver and want all the music in your earholes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/89792778-de04-467c-b0d4-6f863eb2dd83/IMG_20210830_183543.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 android head unit. Still pumping out the jams after six months? - Make it stand out Where it used to live and all the programs it comes preloaded with https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c57fe22f-a7ab-4ea6-a418-8fecc8140edd/IMG_20211127_134638.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 android head unit. Still pumping out the jams after six months? - Make it stand out Finishing up the upper navi hood install! Best mod ever! How to install your own! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/afd28dad-b64c-48da-8a93-5824fb0fe45c/IMG_20220221_065416.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 android head unit. Still pumping out the jams after six months? - Make it stand out For my uses this thing is pretty nifty. Plenty of other audio head units out there but this one fit the bill for me. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2022/1/30/black-rhino-rumble-in-bronze-adding-lightness-and-what-has-changed monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/742951c0-2440-4f44-9892-2b737c56c9ae/3W1A5398.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out Details! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cc329e11-d4e7-4064-9ee4-292a4cd7d87f/3W1A5399.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out Specs for those searching! 15x7 5x100 et 15. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cfeb757e-77af-499a-baf3-601f9901521e/3W1A5357-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out Time for a change and here it is. Simple design but sometimes that is all you need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a758a170-1704-41cf-a960-8a24a34537a5/Front+end-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out You will be missed Methods, it was a good run. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dad3014d-d7db-428e-9fa5-fbd5fd00a2af/Side+shot+front+wheel.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out I almost went with gold but I think bronze was the right choice for the darker Regal Blue pearl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7f50dab9-62b2-4b08-99bd-02231808a158/lugs+and+wheel+135.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out They look pretty fitting with a nice dab of snow on them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c941f3e6-bf55-4ede-b686-0deaf2556aa7/side+shot+curvy+edited-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out Getting throw the winter like a champ! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a90047ab-059e-4b63-8fee-0a8a0db49a39/LF+wheel+tilted+24-70-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Black Rhino Rumble in bronze. Adding lightness... is it the best mod you can install? - Make it stand out Nothing like new wheels to resuscitate your photography hobby. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2022/1/9/yokohama-geolandar-g015-ats-initial-review-with-wild-weather-patterns-how-have-they-been monthly 0.5 2022-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5232239-239e-4d5b-95d0-d1c7957e1fec/IMG_20211222_160417.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out New wilderness tire of choice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/85b90b62-fa23-46fc-9e17-9a160a1b0bc6/IMG_20211130_201424.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Stacked! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/990efc41-3b41-4451-be64-0c6f63497794/IMG_20211227_090511.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out I don’t know what looks funnier, the tire size or wheel size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c830a101-57f4-4c86-b8a5-17d6703fe8cb/IMG_20211227_090756.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Ready for air! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f571da33-0bf6-48eb-9166-a08987203eb5/IMG_20211130_174003.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Sidewall grippers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/21aac150-8bbd-4616-b879-8b49dede9736/IMG_20211130_174027.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Sipes and more siper! Nice detailed shot of the tread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/30adf0e3-4fb2-4319-9c0c-67707cd60c9c/Side+shot+front+wheel.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Majestic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e827b97b-4a79-49b8-bb8f-2cc4cff19641/IMG_20211227_100717.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Kansas weather.. You never know what it will do in fifteen minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d40aecf7-5633-4d3c-8980-4c1caf2524ad/3W1A5700.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out It was just 60 degrees yesterday! Now it’s -6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1289bac1-e934-454b-90bc-f9b4aa59c335/3W1A5806.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yokohama Geolandar G015 A/Ts initial review! With wild weather patterns how have they been? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/8/29/atoto-s8-gen2-standard-android-head-unit-initial-thoughts monthly 0.5 2021-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374112352-ETWOUPLZ35ADKYFOMGAH/IMG_20210822_160645.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374228728-DJR8HTB4Y08TMPTHIA7I/IMG_20210822_160711.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Nothing like a new product to test out and install to make your weekend! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374261596-KZ895PP0BXMB8MA90W4P/IMG_20210822_161047.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out What you will find inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374370145-HL7AQOXVI4HSK3NHMAB5/IMG_20210822_175452.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Much smaller than the factory unit it replaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374402454-O96IA7RXNMNZ49OP3XQH/IMG_20210822_182522.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Factory mounting makes it much easier get in the right location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374434593-8MMOSWHEQETC159AUI4L/IMG_20210822_182510.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Ready to go in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630375292707-NU00LJMBKH813KZL1A4K/IMG_20210822_193750.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out It mostly fits! The long term is to move it to a double din pod, so this will work for now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374483337-OHWWBQLOEGE23YP7ZU7H/IMG_20210830_183336.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Doing a little tuning correction. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a head unit with good sound of out the box or at least what sounds good to my ear https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1630374623760-NRQG3N5Q8WA8AOPWIUNX/IMG_20210830_183543.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Atoto S8 Gen2 Standard Android head unit! Initial thoughts and overview! - Make it stand out Plenty of apps preloaded and ready to go. Haven’t tested any of those out yet. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/8/22/lifted-forester-life-doest-have-to-be-hard-and-kartboy-endlinks-are-here-to-solve-at-least-one-problem monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629685834686-RQYL9C52TNRTI6HHWK93/IMG_20210410_183816.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Forester life doesn't have to be hard and Kartboy endlinks are here to solve at least one problem! - Make it stand out Ready to show the stock links how to get the job done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629685859450-R3Z7CPLBCTONRNDHIEP3/IMG_20210410_182217.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Forester life doesn't have to be hard and Kartboy endlinks are here to solve at least one problem! - Make it stand out The factory links can only put up with so much abuse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629686013144-IFTQ8HKBDUTM8PX1D2BY/IMG_20210410_184933.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Forester life doesn't have to be hard and Kartboy endlinks are here to solve at least one problem! - Make it stand out First day installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629686634662-UGK3OXJXP8M85I957X5R/IMG_20210814_151049.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Forester life doesn't have to be hard and Kartboy endlinks are here to solve at least one problem! - Make it stand out Impact area from the extra spacer being installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629686116603-0FL93DVLFLHFF2NIJVPY/IMG_20210822_201316.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Forester life doesn't have to be hard and Kartboy endlinks are here to solve at least one problem! - Make it stand out With the lower spacer removed the issue has been alleviated. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/7/4/ebc-red-stuff-brakes-for-your-subaru-upgrade-your-stopping-without-staining-your-fancy-wheels-with-brake-dust monthly 0.5 2021-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625452353843-LZOOBDV3SNO5HIL4I37N/IMG_20210610_215210.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Ebc red stuff brakes for your Subaru! Upgrade your stopping without staining your fancy wheels with brake dust! - Make it stand out Here they are! Ready to bring your world and car to a quick halt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625452453667-Q3XH22EPIVB31SCCRGEW/IMG_20210605_151346.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Ebc red stuff brakes for your Subaru! Upgrade your stopping without staining your fancy wheels with brake dust! - Make it stand out Nicest part about Subaru four pistons, you can set them up before installing them on the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625452512369-E0DKVSCK20Q5DMXBVTMS/IMG_20210612_110416.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Ebc red stuff brakes for your Subaru! Upgrade your stopping without staining your fancy wheels with brake dust! - Make it stand out Forester under the knife and ready for improved braking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625452381961-T2FDK4YU3IVE0JJBTYZQ/IMG_20210605_151014.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Ebc red stuff brakes for your Subaru! Upgrade your stopping without staining your fancy wheels with brake dust! - Make it stand out Brake in coating visible. If you need hardware be sure to purchase it as it is not included. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625452576518-HD1ICNMAFA1B8C4TVX4G/IMG_20210606_193803.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Ebc red stuff brakes for your Subaru! Upgrade your stopping without staining your fancy wheels with brake dust! - Make it stand out When calipers go bad… This poor pad saw extreme abuse over a mile or two. Ebc took care of me by helping send me out a replacement set! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/5/16/paranoid-fabrications-fender-braces-what-a-little-extra-stiffness-can-do-for-you-and-your-ride monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621301744261-2Y0ZWZMHK8T21L1F8Z9A/IMG_20210427_182454.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out Here there are! Simple yet very effective! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621221326482-PA7GTWG30R328HOB7GJ2/IMG_20210430_175121.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out When you look up into your fender well… you will find empty bolts holes that Subaru put on the car but left empty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621221238474-SJ1DR1CP13JVBB3KLDDN/135+fxt+front+end+tire.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out With the front wheel outside of the main structure of the unibody the vibrations and uneven road forces can vibrate the front half of the car like a diving board. When you add the fender braces you give it another path for the vibrations to travel through. And another support brace that extends past the standard attaching point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621221296162-PTIPGSLNT4MFDCTOBUBD/IMG_20210430_174506.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out If you don’t want to remove the fender, you can pull the fender liner and just enough room to install them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621301149450-F1CPKVKI58JNBXXY1B0G/IMG_20210506_182525.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out Two holes on unibody that are covered by Subaru. Now it’s ready for what should have been installed from the factory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621221353827-1TXHP46LDVNHHK16HSH6/IMG_20210508_180140.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out I found it necessary to grind one section to help clear a pinch weld. Your car may or may not need this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621301868727-JUZ6ENDIG0K2ZIVIB29A/IMG_20210508_180813.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out Just a little notch and they are installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621302004879-TYZ3RNG15KS3PVFG7BI8/IMG_20210508_183123.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Paranoid Fabrications Fender braces! What a little extra stiffness can do for you and your ride. (Initial review) - Make it stand out Ready to test! Install guide coming soon! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/5/2/fluidampr-crank-damper-review-im-digging-those-good-vibrations monthly 0.5 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620010757394-13DPAE8XVYCKPNR2V0OT/Fluidampr+overlay+timing+belt.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! Just another quality part to add to your list. Fluidampr for Ej25 part number 531101 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620011200034-2GSUG90T3B2R984C4MQG/IMG_20210417_190107+%281%29.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! Trusty rusty Forester getting a new part and sticker! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3f0b1eb0-9ab6-44cc-acce-92ef34f3ff9d/IMG_20210424_164257.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! With a shifter this tall you notice a little engine shake. Also it rattles loose every few days… Until this was installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620010798519-I2ZZ6PAO046BI76BGK7Q/IMG_20210411_102414.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! Oem unit vs Fluidampr. One piece that definitely exceeds oem quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620010908869-N8TWWPL8SIX4QKIWBNCR/3W1A1987.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620010992741-GSJ5O6MAL1OW19FO28UW/IMG_20210417_141926.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! During the install! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1620011286744-XUU6HN5KTUJBW3DRECD5/IMG_20210427_065829.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr crank damper review! I'm digging those good vibrations! If you have a few miles on your Subaru like mine.. It might be time to replace the damper. Why not give your car a bit of treat as well. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2021/4/11/fluidampr-for-your-subaru-initial-thoughts-review monthly 0.5 2021-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278313298-FBVCCXM9QRKV5ZIUXZCQ/3W1A1986.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Fluidampr making the front of the engine that much nicer to gaze upon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278476739-UESX5W25PXZA4FPHNPZZ/IMG_20210410_114107.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Welcome to the shop Fluidampr! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278637263-4AAV5I7IXQ1F4CKB6MXB/IMG_20200928_102056.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Small crankshaft is… well, small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278660013-1XHRS8AZKZ564V3FOUOQ/IMG_20200928_102104.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Not much in the counterweight department which helps keep the weight down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278692478-YEUFQBWEVIRW6X3F6U69/IMG_20200929_092607.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Tight, compact and light… just how we like our performance engines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278725650-CUUJ023L9DJWKHMADYJ9/IMG_20210410_114111.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278769375-ZAHLDJHOYKA4CEE2SE6Z/IMG_20210410_113624.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278798123-DYTK3NE5VVZCJO1YZJOQ/IMG_20210410_113658.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Boxception https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278826909-W8KXBMK5QKFXADPPA9O4/IMG_20210410_113928.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Sandwiched! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278854613-XSERR9UO50QJ1OUKA4JP/IMG_20210410_114009.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618278877028-SBBDHMIMH4MT61BQSM8G/IMG_20210410_114026.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Only 84 licks to the center of a Fluidampr from deep in the depths of all the amazing packaging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279034205-6644I2CR7M2BARW6N54B/IMG_20210411_102530.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Meet the new boss! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279061243-NHI9HQ7F43J01N762E2Z/IMG_20210411_102512.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Side by side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279095306-H7MNTR51H2VA0HH1XRJ6/IMG_20210411_102419.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279124631-S17M9KHOQGVLJT8N2KI0/IMG_20210411_102423.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Detail look at the rubber ring on the oem unit that helps it do what it can https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279160575-M8N9D475R8EC474LBL3Y/IMG_20210410_114137.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. Here is the compartment where the magic goo lives! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618279188862-XVHGZNXAHMFRM9MLHBOT/IMG_20210410_114120.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Fluidampr for your Subaru? Initial thoughts review. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/10/18/kartboy-sti-rear-endlinks-for-your-lifted-forester-how-are-they-holding-up-long-term-review monthly 0.5 2020-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603156279461-3TZ689LZPF3J4O65NSI3/Fxt+rf+wheel+hood+scoop.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. Sometimes being lifted has it’s downsides too…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603075395340-J1LAUQO71ENLFTMIO57V/IMG_20190727_150329.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. Side by side comparo of the kartboy units and heim joint links. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603075443952-G9TURQ37LTFK3Y7EQ89B/IMG_20190727_150339.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. New vs outgoing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603155674549-3VRIU3L9E63J7GW84UYZ/IMG_20190727_152001.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. Day one install. Looking good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603155773933-PFL0CFJ5DEQXBJHJ9898/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. Not much has changed over the last year, a little rust due to all my winter driving but still in great shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603155830791-0IZ9930E1NRAMF1VCKYP/IMG_20201019_125051.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. Another angle of the links after one year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603156095901-KRZD08MB5249KHA52TBA/IMG_20180709_101041.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy Sti rear endlinks for your lifted Forester! How are they holding up? Long term review. On the Sti working hard for the last five plus years! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/9/20/06-08-sg-forester-sports-headlights-depo-or-oem-which-will-light-your-way monthly 0.5 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600737839806-FI5380PCBLDPMUDJCJIJ/IMG_20190925_123731.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? Oem up front and Depo in the back. Visually very similar at this distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600737965336-EOEEKQI6SOL80TOT4T61/IMG_20200830_093228.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? Sad times… I’m not crying it’s just raining out… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600738034601-W65JRC1GW4VBIATM02O2/IMG_20200904_181616.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? Oem front and Depo in the rear. How many times can I remove these headlights… too many to count. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600738178934-SUMUYJMLTFNW6ZWZFD4X/IMG_20190329_122235.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? Cooking with Blingstrom! I have been here many times with the Depos….More info on resealing your headlights here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600738338992-ZT5NRE2EP7YB6KKGWT83/IMG_20170902_100200.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? Polishing the Depos to keep them from oxidizing. Lamin-x film was installed after the clearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600738426118-04TT3TNAHP9AD3MGLWHI/IMG_20200904_182442.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 06-08 SG Forester Sports Headlights: Depo or Oem, which will light your way? That fresh Oem shine. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/7/5/lifted-subaru-tires-p-metric-or-lt-what-is-the-difference monthly 0.5 2020-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594085947244-P4O7506T6JFJ6RFHZX9G/IMG_0471-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? These have been propelling my Forester a little over two and half years without a hitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086074789-JQISYIW07T8EL0K9BR5R/c8425468-0a57-4cf4-b30c-e6682809a44e_1.6510026eca22f6a3797d758a46fb2f59.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? I really wanted these Bridgestone tires until doing my research on LT vs P. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086088940-8CD583U7UEGIZZY1ERT8/4-New-235-75-15-Bridgestone-Dueler-A-T.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086432381-T26T7BCLE0SQ9F2IOFNU/135+fxt+front+end+tire.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? Not as tough as an LT but they fill my needs for on road and off road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594087331992-JDU12J8IOX5Z34Q4FVGJ/fxt+front+covered+rock.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086584066-A5VSRPJZ1SEYS2AGBNBP/001-4.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? It didn’t take long for me to up the engine performance after adding the larger tires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086500133-C9ST9OTFA1QIQ1T0KGOU/IMG_2454.5.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? Soon after the stock brakes were deemed unworthy and were upgraded too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086661135-WOY79QCHINVVHVUJNAJA/IMG_20190111_091837.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? A little side by side comparison. A/t on the left and factory sized snow tire on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594086682715-6MS75WWHZ71L4SEV8BIM/IMG_20190315_135345.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lifted Subaru all terrain tires... P or LT what is the difference? Here we stack them up and you can see just how much more tire the A/ts are. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/6/21/lucas-fuel-injector-cleaner-does-it-do-anything-lets-find-out monthly 0.5 2020-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592866846048-74R5TK3DOK2KGHJJ4MA8/IMG_20200524_140946.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! This is the size you will find at most stores and what I decided to give a go with. Lucas 32 oz fuel cleaner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592866989362-CCB4LN87J6W9E49I67SB/71ZjU5o1yuL._AC_SL1500_.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! If you head to Amazon you can buy this in bulk and save more money. Lucas one gallon fuel cleaner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867029082-O62RHZJJB1C8RH3NDD3Q/IMG_20190927_112427.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! Subaru and every other manufacturer has their own version. I have yet to test any differences within it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867197473-IMYN48KS8I7SRRJW30T5/IMG_20200109_162418.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! This is where I typical get to with the A./T tires on. The orange fuel light is just visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867272090-AXDS0TA3KGV1SZIAKPQ1/IMG_20191119_165040.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! A shot of the gauges a few months back. Generally getting 17 mpgs with my in town driving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867537834-CZODIV4W6MDYD2JUE8ZQ/IMG_20200325_155445.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! Quite a few upgrades on the Fxt and this is the oil that I currently run in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867737252-18QVBNEL3DZNBFM7VF1A/IMG_20190922_161604.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! No ethanol added gasoline is my go to, it always seems to idle and get the best gas mileage on this blend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867593428-50CPE9GQOKEW8ZWIKS5E/IMG_20200604_194831.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! First full tank. Once the orange fuel light comes on I head to the gas station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867618216-62HYJU94QHUC60NN82QK/IMG_20200604_194752.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! 18.2 miles per gallon on this tank. A 1 mile increase., pretty nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867664850-DELDHK4K6W2203WY55UW/IMG_20200619_114230.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! The second tank with the Lucas, even more miles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592867689457-XAE2WAWL42I9NT81FGNP/IMG_20200620_070601.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Lucas fuel injector cleaner! Does it do anything...? Let's find out! Now up to 19.5 mpgs A two and half mile gain. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/6/7/buying-an-older-turbo-subaru-and-what-to-look-for monthly 0.5 2020-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591584044981-N47XB3YFH4VJ44GMNZW3/pjimage+%2850%29.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! After buying three of these I have a few insights on what to look for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591584103824-O7XHKI1IKCACWLYRXF3C/k4feLAM.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! Even with 200k miles on it the Forester had a pretty extensive repair history. Showing the owners definitely gave it a lot of care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591584500908-E6H6R0RD7CYFACGT8LOR/ZeVhK3D.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! Stock…. That is how I prefer my cars to come. It’s not always possible but less dodgy mods is the best place to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591584181288-ZP8M5YV9WHSTEQBOQWRR/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! I bought the Forester knowing that it would be going under the knife soon after purchase. (Headgaskets needed to be replaced.) A surprise engine failure is what you really don’t want… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591584298647-SLL0VGFGHC8NWURR4IOL/ry3x2M9.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! Headgasket failure on cylinder number one. Be wary of engines that have been overheated many times.. It can cause many other issues.. also be ready to replace just about everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591585096056-O7LUA80P7ICS0MJY2I30/ed5PzBm.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Buying an older turbo Subaru, what to look for! The underside and suspension was excellent on the Forester. Very clean for 200k miles, the suspension was tight and looked to a few fresh parts to know that the previous owner cared to keep it going. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/5/25/subaru-mod-guide-where-to-start monthly 0.5 2020-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590435585700-9QK3OJHYGRYIEE2OFCNZ/7CtefnZ.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? They all usually start as pretty stock and sane cars…. but they usually don’t end that way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436497914-W35XZMSUZ502A03IHO08/IMG_20190419_163236.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Oil leaks can be from anywhere… especially on cars that weren't well cared for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436342658-1E7B8ZNM5A9FFQ1TGAVG/IMG_7523.5.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? If you want to check your own front end here's my quick guide for Subarus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436634238-HQR20L2GUQYDKHBJR40F/001+%282%29.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Always double check your tread and quality of your tires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436147029-HQ49PK6GK9QTWYQ5KAJ7/IMG_20200121_105909.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Subaru recommends checking your brake fluid every 30k. It's easy to change even by yourself. Brake fluid replacement how to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436273922-B6BH3IMOLXGNWJB9HKJB/IMG_20190927_111855.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? The Positive crankcase ventilation valve, aka pcv is what many Subarus live and die by. Pcv valve replacememnt FB motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436722187-AR4BENV5PYMKQGRUZ6P1/IMG_9770.5.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Another 30k mileage interval here. Rear differential service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436850455-SCI20OU5PZBVS3JDT90C/IMG_20200325_155443.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Nothing like a good oil change to start everything out right. Oil change tip/tricks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436911777-68EDO9809J7H3V6JRL66/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Try to get little problems out if the way before you start your big plans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457141689-1V8L3VSFYH3RZ9U32YXV/IMG_2454.5.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Brake replacement/upgrade. 4 piston caliper upgrades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590436967285-AZ4PMGREEDJS12T0L3DH/kqLX2Rc.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Temporary Window gusset repair. Real window gusset repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457052413-S10MBD3VLQGYDPQWCCSC/007-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Struts and springs or coilovers. It’s a tough call but with enough research it’s easy to make a bad call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457792696-DLRPF3U2U9MQK2QUVGYT/IMG_0172.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Finding the right wheel tire package is a worth your time. The right fitment will really put the car together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457883133-UVO8I5VTJXTQYPQ1IBOM/sti+front+shot+down+the+road-7.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Ride height set for maximum auto-x attack but it looks good on the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457519804-K1TBOWPJKXRT8U0AI3P7/fxt+3+qtr+colors.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? The right lift and tire set makes or breaks the looks of the Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590456788744-MALVXFI038NMAURV5LRZ/xRz6oBS.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Most Subaru starter packs you will find the downpipe is the most important part. Downpipe removal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457705486-UP3Q0PPL2QGOA8661LDV/IMG_20200312_180220.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Turbo inlets are a great upgrade for power but they also remove the old plastic piece that is known for tearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590457650554-FI7TN3IJW84TMPZS6R58/elh+vs+uelh.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Going Elh is great for power and reliability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590458419942-ZUQVXHNKMNB4B0O7GAFR/sti+bumper+and+exhaust.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? What makes a Subaru a Subaru.. the exhaust note. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590456652097-4EYYTTSRM5413TPTM1OV/wTSNMXe.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru mod guide: Where to start your road to a money pit... or not? Cobb tuning to the rescue for you tuning needs on upgraded parts. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/3/15/2-spacer-lift-plates-by-the-one-and-only-anderson-design-fab monthly 0.5 2020-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584325910499-00RSQYLZ4YCYWKQBOIED/pjimage+%2842%29+pre+post+text.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! Year old photo, but here is how it ended up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584325750217-03M06HR7IA8OMT3D88RS/016.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! And this one is after replacing my struts and springs a year after the initial install https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585012018764-WFOUF6CTK95TTHTOGWG7/IMG_20200323_180541.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! Front strut spacer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585011993564-BI506P2G2PICP3R4GZNV/IMG_20200323_180550.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! Rear strut spacer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584326047785-6QIQMG1V8HJ99ZYMX8JE/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! Ready to get it done! If you want help installing yours I have a strut removal diy here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585011969926-ITUFZ96KPTSWWOSWMNDC/IMG_20200323_180412.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 2" Lift spacers! By the one and only Anderson Design Fab! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/1/19/audew-portable-air-compressortire-inflator-pump-it-up monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579490757725-GY9IENVKPDXRFMXDKPGS/IMG_20200105_102031.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! They also gave me this discount code till February for any of you interested code here 50% Off promo code: AUDEWPUMP1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579490814030-826BC7FFTB07OT8V2NAS/IMG_20200118_135419.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579490861077-F04VX914VOW0CI2LV00P/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579490916050-DEOS7UJH93TUK8CBEPOK/IMG_20200118_135204.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579491008288-99YAZ51UXWMJLSCABZUH/IMG_20200105_103423.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579491053523-GHMT27D73C47OMIM57GT/IMG_20200118_141042.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! Size comparison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579491093138-G9R98LGPZUAS4QUHH1B2/IMG_20200105_103332.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Audew portable air compressor/tire inflator. Pump it up! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/1/12/07-08-forester-sports-bumper-completing-the-sports-transformation monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578969763615-HBGSNM6BNODZ4H8ZE4X6/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - 07-08 Forester sports bumper! Completing the sports transformation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578884951750-9XMOBFQRFJ5XV8N45UJA/fxt+front+on+snow-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 07-08 Forester sports bumper! Completing the sports transformation! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578969680563-1NJ5G3IXI25XI6MAVTUQ/IMG_20191231_125055.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 07-08 Forester sports bumper! Completing the sports transformation! A little side by side comparo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578969730505-0SP94P0FP03HLIVFDK2B/IMG_20191020_135123+%281%29.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 07-08 Forester sports bumper! Completing the sports transformation! Out with the old! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578969788407-ILXFW2FMSFY9VPY1I7LT/IMG_20191230_165930.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 07-08 Forester sports bumper! Completing the sports transformation! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2020/1/5/ngk-counterfeit-spark-plugs-how-to-tell-the-difference-ilfr6b-6481 monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578363638086-CZG14L4MEN0WEGJ653HZ/IMG_20191230_143644.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) The differences are hard to spot but a detailed look will find the small details that show which is true and which is false. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578363763713-5FAT2TR1VYAYCOAMKEV2/IMG_20191230_125234.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) Top is NGK the bottom is the fake. The EAC logo is the easiest quickest way to figure this out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364253795-5QQ278FWRBR5AZA0URKQ/IMG_20191230_143612.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) Genuine on the left and fake on the right. The text is slightly different and the spacing is a bit odd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364372557-9GI1IC9YKYX18B29AWD0/IMG_20191230_143538.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) Bottom is the real deal and the fake is up top. If it doesn’t have the Ngk website, it is a fake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364404897-PUS57DA5HNBOF7MI8H9R/IMG_20191230_143756.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) Once again genuine on the left. The printing is just not as crisp on the fakes and is even a little blurred. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578363832899-VBGZ3DELGQU8YM5J3I0O/IMG_20200106_091820.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) The photo doesn’t show it well but the blue text is just a bit darker on the fake unit. The real NGKs will have a more faded appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578363914817-719XXSHJ53ALO6IQVXWQ/IMG_20200106_153921.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) This serial number begins with a K, neither of my known genuine spark plugs start with a K. I think this is another example of it being close but not right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364005057-JRM43A4M2HO16IIKSWYR/IMG_20200106_153925.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) The W of a factory Subaru NGK plug also matches a off the shelf NGK plug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364097331-90DCXLTX98GUZ7C4QB4B/IMG_20200106_091854.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) This is your factory Subaru plug the arc of the ground electrode looks just like the other Ngk plug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578364183168-BGSXIP39QM1VSE3DU6T8/IMG_20200106_091847.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - NGK counterfeit spark plugs. How to tell the difference. (ILFR6B 6481) The fake NGK plug arc is just not the same. Easier to see in person than in a photograph. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/12/30/severe-maintenance-cold-weather-and-short-drive-keep-your-ej25-running-strong monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577751901624-FGGUWFC5R0MVUEA26X8A/IMG_20191230_162933.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. This nasty oil water mess is often to find its way into my Grimmspeed Aos due to my frequent short trips during the cold months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577751955721-4HWVUIDU43606BYPZJS8/IMG_20191230_163554.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. This metal tubing being located so far away from the hot engine is one of the worst culprits. Being that the cold winter air flows through the hood scoop non-stop it is extremely hard to get this thing warm to the touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577752040536-BVH4123UWGV4X0TQAR0Z/IMG_20181221_130153.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. Pcv valve here after a few winter months. This actually seized the Pcv valve, which is not good for anything. Guide to change out your pcv valve here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577752184190-Y0BYTQURJP5DKH42VY3T/IMG_20191230_163605.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. The Ej25 is a mess of breather hoses to help keep everything happy. Add an Aos and you have even more lines that are further away from your engine cause moisture to appear. Grimmspeed Aos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577752417956-N9PPDRK57SNDF1XZIJXR/IMG_20191230_164404.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. Keep up on those oil changes! 3k or 3 months for severe driving. Oil change tips and tricks here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577752329561-PK4FJ0QJIZHBHU07KD4D/iag+aos+photos.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Severe maintenance: Cold weather and short drives. How to keep your Ej25 running strong. IAG has a feed line to help keep the temperatures in check and more even across each part. Iag Aos https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/11/17/bridgestone-blizzaks-conquer-the-winter monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574049519049-N2AHRQILXK8N3KCH1S82/fxt+side+shot+railing.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80s. Conquer the winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574049666173-V4PYI7LGAV198XGJOL3H/005-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80s. Conquer the winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574049728980-S3HW2AYZRXNZCF1DZ27H/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80s. Conquer the winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574049768915-V1L7TK2J7KO797VHCBUQ/004-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80s. Conquer the winter! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/10/27/perrin-turbo-inlet-a-tight-squeeze-but-a-worthwhile-deed monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572234989984-FO57SQ2PAW11W2VI3XEA/IMG_20180921_214646.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Perrin turbo inlet! A tight squeeze, but a worthwhile deed. At home with the rest of the spaghetti hoses and wiring that is strewn across the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572234955683-U96JZRES1YF0Z4TVHDQR/IMG_20180921_113327.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Perrin turbo inlet! A tight squeeze, but a worthwhile deed. Factory unit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572234899677-WIU3S4R6V8OD4IL2NPM4/IMG_20180921_145613.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Perrin turbo inlet! A tight squeeze, but a worthwhile deed. Factory and Perrin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572233589480-UZG838AUDF4T8K01V06Z/IMG_20180921_150409.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Perrin turbo inlet! A tight squeeze, but a worthwhile deed. Trapped within the intake manifold in fuel rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572235030162-F3KKPFTKHVL7D7Z85167/IMG_20180921_150402.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Perrin turbo inlet! A tight squeeze, but a worthwhile deed. Another angle of where it sits in the intake manifold. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/11/3/power-steering-whiny-up-a-storm-quiet-down-that-sassy-pump monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572837429617-2F2JL7U3PG96Z8VO6JAG/2fAr4nQ.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Power steering whining up a storm!? Quiet down that sassy pump. Sometimes you will need to replace the whole pump but often it just needs some care and support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572837593935-4V6Z174P1HJ99AR0V7U8/WL5DNK2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Power steering whining up a storm!? Quiet down that sassy pump. New seal (orange) old seal (black). You can see how thin and narrow the old o-ring is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572837752289-UNVVASGLJIDB7M1XX2G7/xGisWn0.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Power steering whining up a storm!? Quiet down that sassy pump. New o-ring in place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572837800980-R6ETLSN1UGLUAR5I03JS/HwL69oj.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Power steering whining up a storm!? Quiet down that sassy pump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1572837837247-00X7U2KJOMBPYGHIPQLM/hqAnrcB.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Power steering whining up a storm!? Quiet down that sassy pump. This is the hose to replace. Most power steering noise is typically found in the lines before the power steering pump. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/10/20/04-sti-lower-control-arms-oem-answers-for-modification-issues monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627027497-LXBRQTZ5RNH0UV2TBWHD/IMG_20190831_135512.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! Sti left and Forester right. Much easier on the eyes too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627137421-OB5QXBQF3NBSYIMLKI44/IMG_20190831_151319.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627461446-AP9WN1BXIP7QQB12VHUO/fxt+wheel+side+shots-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! The tire now finally stays out of the rear inner fender on big turns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627269794-UG2HDWD5I5MSP523LJNS/IMG_20190909_143447.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! Rust is a nasty thing… and older Forester arms can easily start to wither away if not cared for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627245415-ELJT7IRIHLLOX0AFCGSL/IMG_20190831_155034.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! Everything bolts up just where it should! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571627178495-H5952BK6RDAVSXECRF77/IMG_20190831_160544.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-06 STi lower control arms! Oem answers for modified car issues! Are the Cv axles happier? Not sure, but it can’t hurt! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/10/13/iag-turbo-and-avcs-braided-oil-line monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571101969995-61SLQ0N07I0QD4YSRAVD/IMG_20190505_194520.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag turbo and AVCS braided oil line! Keep the oil flowing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571102176791-5RIGY4R6CUJC6YA9FY6L/IMG_20190510_135149.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag turbo and AVCS braided oil line! Keep the oil flowing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571102003562-J97DOHAHP7UD6VGYG4VL/IMG_20190510_135653.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag turbo and AVCS braided oil line! Keep the oil flowing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571102056790-QWSL9NMJ82JCJK3L4NIN/IMG_20180902_200240.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag turbo and AVCS braided oil line! Keep the oil flowing! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/10/6/grimmspeed-pnp-manifolds-with-x-pipe-factory-fitment-and-quicker-spool-what-else-could-you-ask-for monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570422656700-8JCVRZS36O4Y70UGHVGT/image-asset.jpeg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed PnP manifolds with X-pipe. Factory fitment and quicker spool, what else could you ask for! Whats in a couple of letters…? Quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570422678077-MSAS86OJ9Q29MC0TS28T/IMG_20180727_112511.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed PnP manifolds with X-pipe. Factory fitment and quicker spool, what else could you ask for! It was time for a change on the STI which means… an upgrade for the Forester https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570422720169-J2YN7LNZ8VC552CNQYOB/IMG_20190923_151009.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed PnP manifolds with X-pipe. Factory fitment and quicker spool, what else could you ask for! For over 7 years these have been on the STi and the coating is still holding pretty well A few areas are worse than other but in the Midwest this is to be expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570422793610-F3KY9KFU7545B5MFKDZY/IMG_20180803_082251.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed PnP manifolds with X-pipe. Factory fitment and quicker spool, what else could you ask for! A full shot as it waits to be reinstalled onto the Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570422837592-N93BNMKMAUXAJMUZPVUP/IMG_20190923_151013.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed PnP manifolds with X-pipe. Factory fitment and quicker spool, what else could you ask for! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/9/30/subaru-dbw-aluminum-pedals-kicking-those-pedals-up-a-notch monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569894073070-WA8YKEW5V0LQGKWY59OG/IMG_0544.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! The factory pedals are very uninspiring. But we can fix that up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569894135918-T5MTGJRS20D00BBQQ0LR/Sti+pedal+fade+in.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! A little bit of cleaning and look what is behind those rubber pedal covers?…. Ok maybe this is a bit of photo magic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569867655323-05SQ0KSKCCG4QJ1MOAPC/MVIMG_20180406_130042.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! These old pedal covers needed a bit of coercing to go on. The heat and time had taken away the malleability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569867703298-66CH1YETMUAIB0D4I7CA/MVIMG_20180406_130035.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! Hot hot water revives them like a fountain of youth.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569867767257-K4WF9FUFMX4RTTHR4IGE/IMG_20190814_144323.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! New and old! Much easier on the eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569867803410-MXEUAJHQ986A32EUNMI2/IMG_20190814_144410.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! Two bolts and you are in! Snap in the connector and put the pedal down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569867618156-FIZNK5ESGTAJWYBO441X/IMG_20190814_144541.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru DBW aluminum pedals! Kicking those pedals up a notch! Used and a bit roughed up but they get the job done! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/9/22/supernova-v2-h1-led-headlights-bright-light-but-for-how-long monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569208294122-3ICR0PL1YP6BJ8EFWADI/IqdNVSJ.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SuperNova V.2 H1 LED headlights. Bright light.. but for how long? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569208337555-1O0FU8FJSG25PNJKSTTJ/LLkyHMa.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SuperNova V.2 H1 LED headlights. Bright light.. but for how long? Given the fans and controller box these are definitely not an easy install on the SG6 Forester headlight housings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569208453399-OR5UH3DHVMPPUS6ERY3I/1wDZI0Q.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SuperNova V.2 H1 LED headlights. Bright light.. but for how long? Factory H1 light output. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569208484497-AKOXZMCQJZ16PN9FZ6GQ/NcpQ7WU.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SuperNova V.2 H1 LED headlights. Bright light.. but for how long? SuperNova V2 light output. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569208523369-WV8D3PE7RD8Z5CTMP5N9/tEIgX4U.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SuperNova V.2 H1 LED headlights. Bright light.. but for how long? It was fun but without a working passenger headlight, these were removed. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/9/9/yakima-load-warrior-in-it-for-the-long-haul monthly 0.5 2019-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568057016604-NBXT9PZ58I4SPPOKAYSA/46269877342_e2a50449ea_k.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima Load Warrior! In it for the long haul! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568057162846-1VQUZ54ZHTES1UQUQP8X/IMG_20190909_093805.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima Load Warrior! In it for the long haul! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568057203044-7Z48ZYTTQCBA642NXAVT/IMG_20190909_093822.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima Load Warrior! In it for the long haul! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568058282168-KIA8IVA2CT6STY6DC57F/46821131182_80d3e18a30_k.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima Load Warrior! In it for the long haul! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/9/1/energy-suspensions-transmission-shifter-kit-tighten-up-that-shift-pattern monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567393956206-Y0ED52AFB6YNYAFEAP2U/IMG_20190622_150038.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Energy Suspension's transmission shifter kit. Enjoy every shift! Energy suspension bushing is much more solid and thicker than the out going factory bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567394102715-K2I0UWIECCFAE3AAAUSP/IMG_20190622_152126.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Energy Suspension's transmission shifter kit. Enjoy every shift! Another before and after. You can visually see just how much more solid the new bushing is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567394180246-BL3K1T7ZQPJEI49VYU8O/IMG_20190622_150944.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Energy Suspension's transmission shifter kit. Enjoy every shift! If you don’t have a vice press, you can easily make your own with a long bolt, couple of nuts and a few large washers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567394272768-0H2WT2U9FEJ1G5LIAT5K/IMG_20190622_153728.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Energy Suspension's transmission shifter kit. Enjoy every shift! Rear stay bushing installed on the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567394305360-AC6KEXPO8QZUWBPD5IZ1/IMG_20190622_154034.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Energy Suspension's transmission shifter kit. Enjoy every shift! Front bushing enjoying it’s new home. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/8/25/kartboy-aluminum-sti-rear-endlinks-for-lifted-subarus-lengthen-your-links monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566788652551-TID2PTKJO3HQ4EWT0XDN/IMG_20190727_150339.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy aluminum Sti rear endlinks for lifted Subarus! Lengthen your links! New and old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566788737189-G2J481OYPO0P9JUS3319/IMG_20190725_183742.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy aluminum Sti rear endlinks for lifted Subarus! Lengthen your links! Straight from Tom, this is how they come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566788836395-HXDULW4DY64LYKDIWKGX/IMG_20190723_093433.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy aluminum Sti rear endlinks for lifted Subarus! Lengthen your links! Factory endlink on a non-lifted Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566789417842-5WS74CSZ2ZJG7XR5COCU/IMG_20190727_152004.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy aluminum Sti rear endlinks for lifted Subarus! Lengthen your links! Installed and ready for action https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/8/12/when-subaru-wont-make-you-a-bug-deflector-you-make-it-yourself-06-08-forester monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565640641133-DCOFFPS7QFMKVUQO2QRI/IMG_20180622_134859.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - When Subaru won't make you a bug deflector... You make it yourself! 06-08 Forester Xt. From factory fresh… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565640675586-GZNJXGODOO0ICXKAPQOX/MVIMG_20180622_152304.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - When Subaru won't make you a bug deflector... You make it yourself! 06-08 Forester Xt. .. To the operating room. If they don’t make it like you want it, do it yourself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565640735600-VI49T9MJDIIJ4XWNAG88/46269877342_e2a50449ea_k.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - When Subaru won't make you a bug deflector... You make it yourself! 06-08 Forester Xt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565640851484-2HVO1HGUK9WMPLWKQJB8/MVIMG_20180629_134545.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - When Subaru won't make you a bug deflector... You make it yourself! 06-08 Forester Xt. First day installed. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/7/28/a-farewell-to-adjustable-loyale-endlinks-thanks-for-the-memories monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564368008603-FRRWQUMG244LI7587W7D/IMG_0467.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - A farewell to Loyale adjustable endlinks. Thanks for the memories. First day installed, I had high hopes for these but a bit of fear of the open bearing style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564367566692-HUBFJPDAQ6MU51D1KFNG/IMG_20190727_145827.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - A farewell to Loyale adjustable endlinks. Thanks for the memories. This was an often sight with these links, the sway bar would end up in this position. Note the corrosion too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564368125415-U8D4TJEYYOJEO1COMKYI/IMG_20190727_150339.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - A farewell to Loyale adjustable endlinks. Thanks for the memories. The new comer and the outgoing parts. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/7/21/kartboys-short-shift-shift-it-shift-it-real-good monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563759352524-CTVPWG3G7OK910B1Q33H/IMG_0305.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy's short shift! Shift it.... shift it real good! Even a tall shifter can be helped by a nice short shifter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563759499552-4AXB7BNO6H4EYMV0UBF9/IMG_0233.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy's short shift! Shift it.... shift it real good! Getting installed! Nothing to it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563759577835-V7VPWVB7NP30UPK0I6I7/IMG_20190622_144852.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Kartboy's short shift! Shift it.... shift it real good! Kartboy up top and factory on the bottom. Just a few changes do the trick Kartboy short shifter https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/7/14/gorilla-automotive-chrome-spline-lug-nuts-holding-your-wheels-tight-to-your-car monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563159719632-A2TQP3ZI01935AUV4W74/IMG_8258-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gorilla automotive chrome spline lug nuts. Holding your wheels tight to your car. Wheels and tires make a huge difference to your car. The right lug nuts can help further the updated look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563157678747-G77T2MH34BLYU29ODJ49/IMG_0471-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gorilla automotive chrome spline lug nuts. Holding your wheels tight to your car. Holding my wheels on well! Gorilla chrome spline 12x1.25 lugnuts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563158159436-47TJKCQX63ZPF25ZCTZH/IMG_9663.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gorilla automotive chrome spline lug nuts. Holding your wheels tight to your car. Swapping wheels, rotates and all the work on do to my car. These lug nuts have been removed many many times and I havev’t had an issues with cross threaded lug nuts or any other issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563159208567-WIPEJ1ZXUBNK6LTO58WN/IMG_8323+merged.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gorilla automotive chrome spline lug nuts. Holding your wheels tight to your car. The rust is starting to take over.. leaving me looking for a replacement set. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/6/30/group-n-transmission-mount-5-speed-will-it-ruin-your-daily-driver monthly 0.5 2020-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561946139055-7PC4UFBP45XU2FY841VA/IMG_20190520_074434.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Group N transmission mount (5 speed). Will it ruin your daily driver? New vs old! The new Group N mount has a lot more meat to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561946295885-DZ2V6RZO9SDRQ78471EB/IMG_20190520_074429.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Group N transmission mount (5 speed). Will it ruin your daily driver? A close up with the factory mount. This helps a ton with noise and vibration but at the cost of control and precision. Group N 5 speed mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561946574289-V39FZ9Y7LUYB1HNKA3O4/IMG_9819.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Group N transmission mount (5 speed). Will it ruin your daily driver? Getting all bolts into its new home. If you are looking for a install guide on this I have you covered. Group N install! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561946967757-QAA7DP493SKV5B2OEBIS/IMG_20190527_150220.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Group N transmission mount (5 speed). Will it ruin your daily driver? Putting a few miles on it and enjoying the improved shifts. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/6/23/exedy-15804-stage-1-clutch-after-a-few-miles-how-is-it-holding-up monthly 0.5 2021-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1619488358237-ZGRG4AEZ2WHUQH9IKZON/IMG_20190419_201649.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? So shiny!… For now that is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561332991123-1QDNRID6RMH0TFA6S2NU/IMG_20190419_132814.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? Rusty and old, lets replace it with something that can hang with the motor upgrades we have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561333044252-7XBG53SY8Z9DBAPIXPM1/IMG_20190419_140155.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? It is a very complete kit that includes a new pilot bearing for the flywheel. NTN throw out bearing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561333099134-ZWFW781XDD8143R8D5C2/IMG_20190419_140144.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? And a new throw out bearing to replace that old tired unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561333205742-HQQ4ZCQ6K66PSZTZRI27/IMG_20190419_133107.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? The old clutch disc was just above the rivets. It wouldn’t have lasted much longer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1619488417310-63JG796VWRGG1XA9DY2R/IMG_20190419_201005.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy 15804 stage 1 clutch! After a few miles how is it holding up? Exedy single mass flywheel replaces the standard dual mass unit from Subaru. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/6/16/grimmspeed-3-downpipe-adapter-add-boost-but-keep-your-sleeper-status monthly 0.5 2019-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560736011131-WJTIIO5TLPCR0X4T7BAC/077044-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Here it is, simple yet effective. Well designed just as you have come to expect from Grimmspeed. Grimmspeed 3” to oem catback adapter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560736136948-YNG3YCK2BGS78OY7NBNV/IMG_20170210_104036.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Always a good day when Grimmspeed goodies make it to your door! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560736709267-G1DFOPW6MMUF434PUJRI/tReadlf.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Fancy new downpipe is ready to get put on, but how will you connect your it to your exhaust…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560736834755-CQXK7BFGWWHS44MEVOMH/g3HA1o8.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Aftermarket downpipe connection on the left and factory on the right. You can see just how different of a connection they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560736919089-6J4WIO9K94BFI8UFQ9RI/IMG_20190517_090546.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Installation is straight forward. Fitting the donut gasket on the oem side and the Grimmspeed gasket on the downpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560737584445-TWWF3N1ZRXYIK8846CKB/IMG_20190517_090515.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed 3" downpipe adapter. Add boost but keep your sleeper status! Bolts not installed with everything lined up and ready to bolt together. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/6/9/center-caps-for-method-vt-spec-mr502s-unlike-a-sasquatch-these-do-exist monthly 0.5 2019-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560132575968-3SEOC6KC5ASB88PF5VMR/F3luI2E.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! Not much to see here… literally and figuratively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560133350438-G7BEZTPI7W2N0WY68924/onyuMEm.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! In all it’s glory This is what comes in the generic set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560133415069-IUHGIB34SYPKYY9PPK5N/wEYv42K.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! You could easily sand the clips down here to help to sit more flush with the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560133257723-ZJW888HHDO605YHT0ATJ/MlZAJyc.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! This is what it looks like before you push it completely down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560133198971-WRYVP5RTSMORW7WN7ILP/OeYSheM.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! This is the cap pushed down. The clips are a bit taller than the wheel and thus they don’t sit flush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560133675251-2OWQJZVVK7F22526UJDT/IMG_7526.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Center caps for Method Vt spec Mr502s! Unlike a Sasquatch these do exist! If you look close enough on a few of my photos you may find times where the center cap decal fell off. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/6/2/company-23-cam-gear-holders-holding-cams-down-and-sometimes-spinning-them-around monthly 0.5 2019-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559527658022-TIJDENSWYL5663UN01RC/IMG_20190406_160133.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 cam gear holders! Holding cams down!... and sometimes spinning them around. The recessed areas on the above intake cam and the pattern on the inside of the lower cam allow these tools to grab on and keep them put! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559527717145-LAJM7JNUEFP9CGJUFLI0/IMG_20190406_161655.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 cam gear holders! Holding cams down!... and sometimes spinning them around. Using the intake holder to keep the cam in place while using a twist socket to easily remove the stubborn cam bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559527763976-AFG1O6DC28ZBUHK1AACD/IMG_20190419_102730.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 cam gear holders! Holding cams down!... and sometimes spinning them around. Another use is keeping the cams from rotating while torquing the bolts down. Makes quick work of this job! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/5/19/exedy-stage-1-clutch-15804-how-s-it-holding-up-so-far monthly 0.5 2019-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558316532374-F5BMJ0EMUBW8DOYCRXC2/IMG_20190417_165726.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? With this Clutch upgrade you will be replacing the factory dual mass flywheel. Or if you are like me and don’t know what is in the vehicle, just order it ahead of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558317675014-SKHQFO72W7TE1NPF47L8/IMG_20190418_174912.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? Fill up the hatch, we are fixing everything! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558317795731-8K4B6AF7S6WUAQ5YYD3C/clutch+replacement.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? Lazy way to swap the clutch out. Just move the trans back and the engine a bit forward. Sneak it in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558318014826-LOEIK2Y68LED73UT2QGU/IMG_20190419_132811.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? Old clutch ready to come off. Rusty and dusty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558318093097-FT9UEAO7U1Y38PB72WK3/IMG_20190419_133107.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? See you old clutch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558318126964-23SWGYWKCC91RYDU4BQH/IMG_20190419_200857.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? New flywheel ready to bolt up! It is a necessary upgrade for those that want the clutch upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558318241343-5ALBTVW5EGB209QUQL5H/IMG_20190419_201620.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? Clutch disc installed and ready for the pressure plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558318348933-5EZIQ13085TUWFU9S20J/IMG_20190419_202436.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Exedy stage 1 clutch: 15804. How is it holding up so far...? Completely bolted up and ready to go! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/5/12/iag-aluminum-half-moon-seals-shiny-aluminum-moonlight-for-your-boxer-motor monthly 0.5 2019-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714359758-60QY7RPWGSM2TP5867SF/IMG_20190507_184004.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! Here is the hole and you need something to fill it… Without half moon seals your engine oil won;t think twice before exiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714078104-P6ZW55BCZNIOIDA83LWR/IMG_20190507_183927.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! Here they are. Mine have some great battle scars from being forcible removed from the prior cylinder head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714171232-GFMYE454C2ZZ7TZMC2O6/81pKMYKIUML._SX466_.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! The factory units aren’t bad. But buying them twice means you have paid for a set of aluminum seals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714468919-1CYQVRA6PSM9GCGWRBFS/IMG_20190510_100937.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714241933-0JCM64U3GVHJFXUVLI1E/IMG_20190510_083416.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! Just a seal enjoying it’s time and getting ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557714285679-3M9Z27BC0TEKKI624PF0/IMG_20190510_100931.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Iag aluminum half moon seals! Shiny aluminum moonlight for your boxer motor! Another shot of the battle scars from removal and set in place for the valve cover gasket to be installed on top. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/4/28/subaru-oem-gasket-kit-letting-them-take-care-of-the-part-numbers-and-parts monthly 0.5 2019-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556500869947-2I2027PI8O3SO3XFTXBM/10105AB200-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! There are so many cool ways to assembly the whole gasket kit for photography purposes! This is one from IAG! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556500991129-2LNZNKFJIO3H6H94BZM3/IMG_20190418_122623.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! This is how it comes! Slightly smaller packages inside! Subaru gasket kit 10105AB010 06-07 WRX, 06-08 Forester XT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556501118762-Y8M5VEWE804425VY6NF1/IMG_20190419_094146.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! Brand new crank seal making its elf at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556501190822-U6KJJ7TBXRBATSU6P1EA/IMG_20190419_200452.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! Fresh rear main seal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556501272530-5LQ1NCAMC2BUP3BXESL3/IMG_20190418_122707.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! Exhaust gaskets ahoy! But we need more, so make sure you order what you need! Timing belt cover seals on the right side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556501428786-FRWI13O2U7JED2AUV0PA/IMG_20190418_122623.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! Valve seals, o-rings and oil drain plug gasket, oh my! So much to sift though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556501565313-L8F7SP6KHVC3LRTWZ41K/IMG_20190418_122806.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru OEM gasket kit! Letting them take care of the part numbers and parts! More and more gaskets! We have tgv, intake manifold, head gaskets, throttle body, water pump and valve cover gaskets with a few others. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/4/7/gates-timing-belt-kit-whats-in-the-box monthly 0.5 2019-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554689995283-91MZQV0S7UAQSKWMZF5B/e8ae7015-aa8e-40b4-9725-c41bba6d86fb.large.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554690038631-TN6ARYMY5SLARM0NV6AH/MiUBUkG.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!!! Cam bolts, I don’t like them. This might be you one day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554690070658-V7UN92V3FERKB83OUKHZ/iRlgASU.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!!! Belt, pulleys and heads all gone. Just awaiting the new stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554690119676-YT92LZGE48WSTXVN0IRE/36uEVfk.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!!! Pulleys set up! Ready for a belt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554690152584-WILZJL0XBQ0FE8NFH84E/ndP3ROu.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!!! Completed and ready for another 105k miles! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/3/24/single-avcs-fu-cam-bolts-by-tic-find-another-part-of-you-car-to-curse-at monthly 0.5 2019-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553481145035-X5KXHJ3XEM8Z7TBQGYOW/1001-03-0033-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! Single avcs bolts in all their glory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553481668397-QFTR1P0ZZ9PO8FKSZKEG/13199AA000-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! You wouldn’t this bolt wants to ruin your life by looking at it.. but little do you know…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553481796782-HCY5HUIRPTXMPGAAAT6O/cueRuTq.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! Precision drilling and many hours of your life can net you this… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553481874377-6HWWO0L96WP35U97K2DI/M5QQhIH.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! Another angle of this treacherous bolt. Showing the cut locations when trying to use a adjustable wrench on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553482214602-0HC2CYSMAMS5RKWMLBX1/MiUBUkG.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! Typical timing belt/vice grips to hold the cams in place while removing the old bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553481979710-9SDX98SP6R4JQ4YOP37G/pg3tQJr.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! If you order from TIC you might even get a cool dinosaur to live in your forest of Fu bolts before installing them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553482238939-7N3L09EPY16V8ENJ98SG/ndP3ROu.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Single Avcs FU cam bolts by TIC. Find another part of you car to curse at! Hard to see but installed in all their glory! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/3/10/adjustable-front-end-links-adjustable-for-all-vehicles-from-slammed-to-lifted monthly 0.5 2019-03-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552272296751-1GRFF00LPTGLP6RBH0TB/Dd894LH.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Adjustable front end links! Adjustable for all vehicles from slammed to lifted! Adjustable vs Stock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552272443619-CZCIDQ7SNIOVL4B6NOZV/gtzu1Ja.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Adjustable front end links! Adjustable for all vehicles from slammed to lifted! Hanging up with the stock links. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552272572236-GEOPH8BIM7XMN4I4ZJED/Cu0zLq6.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Adjustable front end links! Adjustable for all vehicles from slammed to lifted! Sometimes they don’t come off to easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552272701545-OCHF91BZ326S1GQUZ1J6/MOS6OYe.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Adjustable front end links! Adjustable for all vehicles from slammed to lifted! Using the suspension to help hold the allen key in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552272777558-G22LI9HBS57ANHAMR38Z/rQuJHpJ.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Adjustable front end links! Adjustable for all vehicles from slammed to lifted! Installed and ready the final touches and a road test. Endlink link https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/3/3/vf-turbo-upgrade-oem-upgrade-for-your-td04s monthly 0.5 2019-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551671353768-WA9KWCAG76WGZNNH771T/HAxtyFC.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! Td04 left and Vf48 right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551671456842-1PCWA8F428UJWOKSZ8FV/001-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! First couple of months with the new setup on the Forester Vf39, 08 STi intercooler and tune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551671891280-VAZX3L3S1J2SQM3C6GH7/010.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! Grimmspeed 90 degree coupler helps keep the charged air flowing to the right place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551672075156-NWEP1I8VVMIPFA3FKHLH/007.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! New turbo making friends with the intake manifold and other buddies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551672258123-ECZCOWTVX9FHUVUKF3A6/012.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! Larger hood scoop helps get air flow to that intercooler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551672490967-PA3YJ53JX42FPYEKQ9IU/Fxt+gs+intercooler+thing.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! Grimmspeed splitter for FXt with a 04-07 Sti intercooler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551672324610-ZHBM5XMX7IBXLRNUL4YJ/t6kX0lT.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - VF turbo upgrade! Oem upgrade for your Td04s! If you need to replace the CHRA of your VF turbo that is quite easy to diy! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/17/subaru-oem-eruo-flares-for-03-08-foresters-the-perfect-companion-for-your-lonely-fenders monthly 0.5 2019-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550735841484-23HYJ71GMP23XWPIBB2C/036.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Prior to flare shot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550735892878-T85UOWWYZVFBXDCOTXG9/049-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Without flares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550454926436-MCHQFVT6XU76LHUEE19C/8c7UmG7.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? They even come with an instruction manual! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550735970859-EIBX93X4C0AYN2G7FY9A/042.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Another angle without flares. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455028852-8FCRTGN36IFTANXU3DIO/MB3RX7J.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Test fitting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455114811-JRQQN8QE9XXVEM4X3OTC/sLJ4YvL.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Unpainted and fresh out of the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455193060-SKR46PNI74DRZLCNR2UN/fxt+3qtr+shot+lf+ktag-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Hard at work! Keeping the mud from flying on to the rest of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455274557-14L2KYH6R3WV87FN1VJF/fxt+left+front+ktag+repair.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Front shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455341704-GI53U2QJ0U2USRCMZKLQ/fxt+side+shot+large-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Side shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550455564385-4WN6FPQIA5H4553NDVXW/Blingstrom+4Runter+rear.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Backside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550736047996-RE3JVSNTAHNP3ZC7DNR5/037.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? Before shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550736119438-O66HUBPVQFZ1GE86ZKLS/fxt+3+qtr+colors.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru Oem Euro flares for 03-08 Foresters. The perfect companion for your lonely fenders? After! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/8/yakima-load-warrior-roof-basket-carrying-my-spare-tire-like-a-boss monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549684221547-7G2QDJ9M86ST6UAUH8K3/Forester+mug-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima load warrior roof basket. Carrying my spare tire like a boss. Good for keeping a spare tire out of the trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549684341867-08MTYWYG11LOQ4A1GRHV/fxt+ufo+sunrise+repairs-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima load warrior roof basket. Carrying my spare tire like a boss. Love the character it adds to the car! And sometimes the spare tire is gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549684458101-WY2JMJCQ83OA0SGKQ6HB/Blingstrom+4Runter+front.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima load warrior roof basket. Carrying my spare tire like a boss. Doing my own rebranding! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549684769521-IFRUTMFRE7UEIM562M3I/fxt+side+shot+large-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Yakima load warrior roof basket. Carrying my spare tire like a boss. Side shot! Perfect size for the SG forester. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/8/grimmspeed-aos-02-07-stiwrx-04-08-fxt-where-does-your-oil-go monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549683405899-VBB351W244691A163MGN/009.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed Aos 02-07 STi/Wrx 04-08 Fxt. Where does your oil go...? At home in the Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549683569274-ZI9LRWT9LZJ5G98IXPVC/gs+aos.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed Aos 02-07 STi/Wrx 04-08 Fxt. Where does your oil go...? The unit outside of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549683818070-DHF842HE7OF8ORMRSS35/cZnd6Ii.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed Aos 02-07 STi/Wrx 04-08 Fxt. Where does your oil go...? One issue for those living in colder climates and taking short trips is condensation building up and going back into the filler neck. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/8/subaru-four-piston-front-brakes-more-pistons-for-more-powerful-stops monthly 0.5 2020-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549641634510-2A0QTHB5JSLQTIDJB2HF/IMG_2428.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru four piston calipers! More pistons for more powerful stops! Shiny, fresh and ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549641718844-TXV5NDPSPW04N97ESC43/IMG_2451.5.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru four piston calipers! More pistons for more powerful stops! New incoming, old outgoing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549641874701-F8VBUGJDIV3KDCRD8LUH/IMG_2468.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Subaru four piston calipers! More pistons for more powerful stops! Peeking out and looking great! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/8/company-23-tmic-stud-kit-studly-studs-for-studly-subaru monthly 0.5 2019-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549640414659-CWWVLR5RCSKTM8I4J0IV/IMG_0514.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 TMIC stud kit. Studly studs for your studly Subaru. Installed on the Forester. Visible allen holes for installation of removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549640444808-SIX77MF5JAK3UIO8R9DY/IMG_0509-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 TMIC stud kit. Studly studs for your studly Subaru. Packaging and parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549640548520-FKEQ4XE70UIOKY5WH2LM/company+23+studs.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Company 23 TMIC stud kit. Studly studs for your studly Subaru. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/2/1/grimmspeed-top-mount-intercooler-splitter-for-fxt-with-04-07-sti-intercooler-how-cool-is-it-real-cool monthly 0.5 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549043878738-5YWFC2V82RAGBXNVE0OZ/stock+splitter.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed top mount intercooler splitter for Fxt with 04-07 STi intercooler. Cool runnings… Stock splitter on +08 Sti intercooler. Plenty of surface area missed with this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549043937654-Y7R6YUMFVSMOV83H5ABA/stock+vs+gs+splitter.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Grimmspeed top mount intercooler splitter for Fxt with 04-07 STi intercooler. Cool runnings… Stock unit vs Grimmspeed. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/1/25/loyale-fab-adjustable-endlinks-allowing-for-more-rear-suspension-articulation monthly 0.5 2019-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548432313527-ODUQEBLN0JST5OJJR0J3/IMG_0458.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Loyale Fab adjustable endlinks. Allowing for more rear suspension articulation. Before: Factory end link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548432364261-N3J9AGN5KZ5YDKI144BE/IMG_0467.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Loyale Fab adjustable endlinks. Allowing for more rear suspension articulation. Installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548432438303-50DU5V51X6E2I31T531L/endlink+spray.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Loyale Fab adjustable endlinks. Allowing for more rear suspension articulation. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/1/25/sickspeed-10-shift-extension-big-mothertruckin monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548430856296-YK9FTDBTA6JISHUPI0R1/fxt+shifter+and+wheel-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Sickspeed 10" shift extension. Big mothertruckin'! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548430927044-WSKOH4XD23V7CDVT1EOE/Fxt+1st+and+3rd+w+neutral+faded+added+text+and+number.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Sickspeed 10" shift extension. Big mothertruckin'! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/1/25/stoptech-street-brakes-whats-the-big-sequel monthly 0.5 2019-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548428153891-IWG6AZJUF59CJE78WVSC/IMG_2428.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Stoptech Street brakes? What's the big squeal? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548461445867-9KVR0HC8JA2DU2MHY6W2/fxt+dirty+wheel.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Stoptech Street brakes? What's the big squeal? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/1/25/02-03-jdm-sti-hood-scoop-whats-the-scoop monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548427778016-DPJK6X86JZ0G3NKJC6XS/005.5-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 02-03 JDM STi hood scoop. What's the scoop? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548427812816-M3E2AN7MGA6XH689SOGK/011.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 02-03 JDM STi hood scoop. What's the scoop? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2019/1/7/03-08-forester-rain-guards-by-wellvisor-a-great-jdm-alternative monthly 0.5 2020-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580786236660-SBYSSA90GNFIDHQWQ8F0/yyXfq1S.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 03-08 Forester Rain guards by Wellvisor. A great JDM alternative!? Wellvisor’s 06-08 Forester guards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580786272625-95HHDUAPS8F81ZZYUFH0/qGhomUC.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 03-08 Forester Rain guards by Wellvisor. A great JDM alternative!? Also have an install guide for those interested! Stop by right over here… Wellvisors rain guard install! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580786674928-WOS7YIIATPCGCORP6G10/fxt+front+lakeside-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 03-08 Forester Rain guards by Wellvisor. A great JDM alternative!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580786471782-FV7ESDCXJNM2C9H9LVY4/IMG_20200117_111710.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 03-08 Forester Rain guards by Wellvisor. A great JDM alternative!? Hard to see but this keeps the top of the window free of ice and snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580786527691-VY4OP4J0LRWT5IB0FM9I/IMG_20200123_231154.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 03-08 Forester Rain guards by Wellvisor. A great JDM alternative!? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/firestone-destination-at-tires-my-dirty-daily-tire-choice monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1545099942128-KBHQA1T58DU9JR0QC2TV/fxt+lf+over+the+front+end.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Firestone Destination A/t tires. My dirty daily tire choice. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/method-502-vtspec-in-silver-they-sell-these-in-silver monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1545363091930-WBJ8DQTCS9DECCL6BROO/IMG_0471-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Method 502 Vtspec in Silver! They sell these in Silver!? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/04-08-fxt-a1-cardone-hd-axles-smooth-yet-satisfying monthly 0.5 2020-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580959835425-0T6E7SKFIW55YL7PQZVO/61hQAbcD2LL._SL1500_.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-08 FXT A1 Cardone HD axles. Smooth yet satisfying With a more durable neoprene boot design these should outlast any other offerings. Cardone A1 axle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580960232208-I5ABA7FDHX6SA8NRBA8V/fxt+3qtr+shot+lf+ktag-2.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-08 FXT A1 Cardone HD axles. Smooth yet satisfying Lifting your Subaru has it’s benefits but some items definitely need beefy up if you are going to use it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580960413547-RTPC7KSB2T9YZZ7ACKX0/IMG_20190831_160544.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-08 FXT A1 Cardone HD axles. Smooth yet satisfying New axle ready for a less than easy life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580960697178-N875RQBED1JXYFD9EI2I/IMG_20190911_122838+%281%29.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-08 FXT A1 Cardone HD axles. Smooth yet satisfying Happy at home with the rest of the insanity of my Forester. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/04-07-sti-exhaust-the-sweet-sound-of-victory monthly 0.5 2020-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109367494-XGAWPHMBSUU4HUK43ELW/IMG_20190923_150743.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! Oem unit just hanging out before replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109273170-JKBWYNU1C8EOC5YOG602/IMG_20170519_143410.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! 200k oem unit vs 04-07 STi unit. A little more shine with the STi unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577146367615-84FR8XJKT8I4I5XO2HFX/IMG_2291.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109477742-PFW9XTA5CZL6QQAXMBBL/IMG_20170519_163333.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! Factory hangers on the 04-07 STi muffler don’t line up for the Forester, especially with the Curt hitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109442316-WTF07HQZ13NRSK7XEW0G/IMG_20200402_104525.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! Relocated and happy for many years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109512985-OO5ZNQNZ7AHNCEDFLVKF/IMG_20200402_104536.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109416410-I52KY6ICCFHEWYPFLI1R/IMG_20200402_104518.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597109616414-4Z2O6RPCQTPIMBR6DJJK/IMG_20200721_130404.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - 04-07 STi axle back exhaust. The sweet sound of victory! Just a little bit of anger for the daily driver. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/invidia-04-08-fxt-catted-divorced-downpipe-babys-got-cat monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/grimmspeed-intercooler-silicone-hose-kit-keeping-your-turbo-and-intercooler-in-touch-without-facebook monthly 0.5 2018-12-18 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/sickspeed-10-shifter-extension-bigger-on-the-inside monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/06-08-forester-sports-grill-better-than-your-local-sports-bar monthly 0.5 2019-12-16 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/04-08-forester-xt-perrin-turbo-inlet-does-it-suck monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/17/08-sti-intercooler-upgrade-is-bigger-better monthly 0.5 2018-12-18 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/7/sg-foresters-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-modmonday monthly 0.5 2018-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544237194881-4VKDOIVQUSDSMM0D1KN7/fxt+front+wheels+turned+ktag+remove+roof.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SG Foresters: The good, the bad and the ugly. #modmonday https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/7/modmonday-forester-suspensionkyb-oem-springs-and-adf-oh-my monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544236768058-YWX7FSD8ZCINY0JE89JO/007-3.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SG Forester suspension(KYB, OEM springs and ADF.. oh my!)#modmonday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548464691154-DH2SMUZCWR4R0YY4D6TO/016.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - SG Forester suspension(KYB, OEM springs and ADF.. oh my!)#modmonday Evened out ride height with new rear springs. 2’ front and 2 1/2” rear. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmondays-fxt-1/2018/12/6/mod-monday monthly 0.5 2018-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544209776821-NEF1YS49YQFJPBUKPJM2/sti+power+steering+pump.jpg #modmondays (fxt) - Oem power steering pump #modmonday!! Pump it real good! - OEM pump Oem Subaru pump https://www.blingstrom.com/home daily 1.0 2025-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562410536503-5RIK1M0LQKUP85EOFQ7O/IMG_9590-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580068448246-GK3IJ884NRPUPM0ZLWD2/IMG_20191020_135123+%281%29.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1742267527476-JTFRU2I6WYM48N2NZM6K/Fluidampr+overlay+timing+belt-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1742267682627-HQ9MVDWOUJON4O1IBYT9/70mm+front+end+with+blue+sky-4.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1742267796602-PD8XJZ0HPCEH6J2LDH7O/LR+3+qtr+rear+reflection.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1742268863443-CHRJQYVTW2HWFHK263H4/Drivers+front+half-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1742267796602-PD8XJZ0HPCEH6J2LDH7O/LR+3+qtr+rear+reflection.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544211029893-5LMW8R7WGC5HM6VSI02H/pjimage+%2846%29.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565747621363-SZNLX68BPJR2ANDI4NTJ/fxt+straight+repair.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553396690564-HOZB6ARL0X252E39S5RF/hotside+chra+removal.jpg Home - Safety reminder: All DIYS and installs should be performed by trained individuals. Understand your skill level and always take the proper safety precautions when working on a vehicle. I can assume no liability for damages to you or your vehicle via these guides. There is only one of you and you are very important to many people, keep this in mind! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti daily 0.75 2026-03-01 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2026/3/1/racingdiffs-rear-lsd-clutch-plate-service-kit-a-simple-yet-effective-replacement-it monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/262eaad0-d8ef-40d9-b567-5a32d4083515/IMG20260227154857.jpg #modmonday (sti) - RacingDiffs Rear LSD Clutch plate service kit! A simple and effective way to spin both wheels! - Make it stand out With these plates you can easily remove the old plates and upgrade the differentials abilities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8d364dac-54fd-4632-9641-5ab20a25b790/IMG20260130080025.jpg #modmonday (sti) - RacingDiffs Rear LSD Clutch plate service kit! A simple and effective way to spin both wheels! - Make it stand out The two plates on top are your spring plates which help apply force to plates below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/825237ed-be80-4957-9f37-7c42a59f8449/IMG20260130075815.jpg #modmonday (sti) - RacingDiffs Rear LSD Clutch plate service kit! A simple and effective way to spin both wheels! - Make it stand out We can see the grippy surface and passages for the oil to keep them well lubricated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d6cdf110-07ed-43b4-aafd-cd658ec688c0/IMG20260130075800.jpg #modmonday (sti) - RacingDiffs Rear LSD Clutch plate service kit! A simple and effective way to spin both wheels! - Make it stand out Differences between the factory plates and RacingDiffs units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0dc04619-a393-4397-a054-b7f2f97f2b44/IMG20260227154955.jpg #modmonday (sti) - RacingDiffs Rear LSD Clutch plate service kit! A simple and effective way to spin both wheels! - Make it stand out If you want to mimic the factory stack setup. This is what you are looking at. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2025/11/30/antigravity-ag-35-review-a-lightweight-and-dependable-battery-for-street-and-full-on-race-cars monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e6878e08-d1a8-4469-b645-211c23296efb/IMG20250802122839.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Antigravity AG-35 review! A lightweight and dependable battery for street and full on race cars. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d4f7f20a-2e42-4d71-bdbd-f04836247a5f/IMG20250804134121.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Antigravity AG-35 review! A lightweight and dependable battery for street and full on race cars. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3eaf9342-4236-4ef4-9a57-c83129243797/IMG20250802123204.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Antigravity AG-35 review! A lightweight and dependable battery for street and full on race cars. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e33fe70d-6acc-40c0-85b6-4e6cf67872bb/IMG20250808071320.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Antigravity AG-35 review! A lightweight and dependable battery for street and full on race cars. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2024/9/12/subarus-s203-seat-aka-recaro-spxcl100-what-is-is-like-in-the-real-world monthly 0.5 2025-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c678157f-2ad9-4666-9d3b-21d82d5839fb/IMG20240709160027.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Never thought this day would arrive.. but here we are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/72ea0019-aee0-4e8b-bb5f-fc296097fe0b/IMG20240721150252.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out A great seat… but it is time for something different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5cb4ee6e-b53c-4d52-be38-beec1c5501e0/IMG20240915125658.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Home seat home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ed003180-ad2a-4a36-a7c5-e779e8d0b39f/IMG20240915125340.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out One of many dimensions to check before forking over the money for this seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6b266d17-f40f-4dfc-82d2-6c4db2bad3c3/IMG20240915125608.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Probably more like 18.5, its hard to measure and take photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/00b3b7ec-3142-4eff-8d21-3e9a8432541d/IMG20240915125826.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Quite a bit wider… and you can tell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e88cc527-1772-44a0-aef7-a2c2335ab4d9/IMG20240915125507.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out This seat is going to smother you in every area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/790496c8-1407-40d8-9c3a-fb952c6ed19a/IMG20240915130010.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Not quite as tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3a3ada71-bbfd-4fb8-b1ee-8ff648db9877/IMG20240721151012.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Pictures and colors can be deceptive. The Black Recaro looks much more narrow but the measurements don’t lie. The angles on the bolstering aren’t as severe, which you might be able to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/58fdc3a3-f2c7-4a14-9428-e52ed2207183/IMG20240915125702.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d14cce45-4d6c-4149-a94c-348efc04c29b/IMG20240915125639.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out A tad higher than the outgoing seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4bcae84f-28f0-4f2e-b7ab-10ba6abf73c2/IMG20240915130134.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/099ba33d-4975-46ce-9b51-dfd39a342d26/IMG20240915125433.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out This bolster is deep! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6ee5db9d-053d-446f-805f-99b75caf4f42/IMG20240915130036.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Great bolsters, just for a more relaxed driving position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/056ebfd5-0c10-41a2-a9a0-def8abe91a0d/IMG20240709162925.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4eec1b36-612e-4169-9375-a1c6dfeb3a36/IMG20240709160355.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8bb0f77e-b27a-43ab-80c5-aa0bb8824a48/3W1A5434.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru's S203 seat aka Recaro Spx-CL100. Should you meet your Hero’s? - Make it stand out You can’t really have a relaxed driving experience with this seat… but that is ok by me. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2023/11/19/ebc-yellow-stuff-not-like-a-traffic-light-these-will-bring-you-to-a-halt monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c97542da-de84-4620-9515-2e46b52fb92b/3W1A7485.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out New rears ready for installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b3724470-88b2-45c7-9caf-fc5656da2d50/3W1A7456.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out Installed and ready to be bedded in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3f7acf5b-0ef5-490f-91ac-f649c9a9bf3f/IMG20220702151909.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out You get new shim to keep any unwanted noise at bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d699baf5-1745-4b4d-89b5-eba3ad2af2bd/IMG20220702153233.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out Feeling right at home in the caliper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/090a981e-b2f6-4df6-abf4-af5553f14944/3W1A0523.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out New fresh setup is ready for the streets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/989de43d-d778-4a1c-b842-7ffe6a89dcc3/IMG_20220308_193849.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Ebc Yellow stuff. Not like a yellow traffic light, these will bring you to a halt. - Make it stand out Brake- in material helps bed in the pads to ready you for the new updated braking experience https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2023/10/15/eonon-e20s-7-portable-stereo-quickly-update-your-old-stereo-with-apple-car-play-or-android-auto monthly 0.5 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7005064b-9b52-4d8e-99eb-16aced968389/IMG20230910163855.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out E20s comes with everything necessary for your quick stereo upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/65fe6056-c47f-404a-924f-68a3a8adaf0c/IMG20230910164011.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out Connections you will find on the side of the E20s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/74c37961-14d9-4703-b90c-92159c184257/IMG20230910170810.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out In just a few minutes you can go from a non touch screen radio to a 7” display. The power wire runs off a cigarette power block and the radio will plug into your aux input. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/690a916f-bd06-4a6b-ae3a-c4105c7cb508/IMG20230910170717.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out The 7” screen can be placed in many locations for ease of viewing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/739de59b-b531-43f6-bb43-7bec03d2a92d/IMG20230915144850.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out The screen is very bright, clear and easy to see. If you have some younger passengers they can utilize it for entertainment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/12196bf9-44bc-46af-8ce9-83f63fdc87c3/IMG20230915150326.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out With just a few minutes I was able to swap the E20s into our other car for the kids. It has an external speaker or headphone jack that the backseat passengers can use while you can listen to your radio. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/620932db-8e7f-4372-ae6b-575e6dbeec49/IMG20230910170531.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Eonon E20S 7" Portable Stereo. Quickly update your old stereo with Apple car play or Android auto! - Make it stand out Instead of being unsafe and checking your phone map you can easily set the E20S on the windshield for easy map viewing. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2021/7/17/dei-titanium-exhaust-wrap-keeping-the-heat-inside-the-headers monthly 0.5 2021-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744047674-M1HZPIHCWOXRPZ19HG6Z/IMG_20210329_132347.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744110670-QDW8GSAK5AFSCDGW30YX/IMG_20210330_100605.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Looking below from above… Anyways, this is where all the heat comes from and seeps into everything under the hood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744147829-7UFH0X66ZBOJA0Z43F3S/IMG_20210329_132611.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Ooo, pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744185451-U9JKGNARNEUPEMOYY1NP/IMG_20210329_134202.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Measuring to length and cutting before wrapping makes your life much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744214332-T2KGJSMAYV4V3Y372IE9/IMG_20210329_154551.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out First attempt, I was a bit rushed and was not happy on the collector area. It was redone later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744347848-HZZ6LEWT1GG7RLH0IUVU/IMG_20210615_115719.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Make sure your car is in a well ventilated area before starting it up and burning off all the nasty stuff on the headers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626744538631-T1EBGCJ8U90US1I4BGI2/Sti+and+engine.jpg #modmonday (sti) - DEI titanium exhaust wrap! Keeping the heat inside the headers! - Make it stand out Looking good. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2021/7/11/subaru-grimmspeed-3-port-ebcs-what-can-better-boost-control-do-for-you monthly 0.5 2021-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626057696912-2BG1VQ9D493E25E57AE1/IMG_20210330_152038.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out Here we go! Nice nickel fittings that will last as long if not longer than your car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626057762798-F94ESKGPX58AMWLMV3ZM/IMG_20210330_152038.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out Old trusty is ready to hit the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626057381539-WPN81FAI4X4OB1CKWYE5/IMG_20210330_151928.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out Oem unit has served me well but it’s time for an upgrade. If you have a pro tune coming up it might be a good time to do this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626057798050-0E7X2FZ223Q2OP1EP7QB/IMG_20210329_122614.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out Everything you need and nothing you don’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626057856705-ZLL2KZGBSEG9692SQCMR/IMG_20210330_152508.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out Grimmspeed Ebcs finding it’s new home where the old oem unit lived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1626058122845-46S0V1SIDVFKX644204U/IMG_20210322_150717.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Grimmspeed 3 port ebcs! What can better boost control do for you? - Make it stand out The slightly larger VF48 has slower spool up than the older VF turbos but the Grimmspeed Ebcs has made it virtually non-existant. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/10/4/forged-pistons-vs-factory-cast-what-is-the-right-option-for-your-build monthly 0.5 2020-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601868830273-YHCO1XTETLE9SNK9EVUH/3W1A1085-Pano.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! Factory on the left and Wiseco forged on the right. Slight visual differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601868842861-99GXZABINBXF8ADD1NB3/image-asset.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! Number four piston… we hardly knew thee. If you didn’t know what a broken ringland looks like, here you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601947776459-42395S22HA1SP2MOA085/IMG_20201004_162111.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! From up top they look very similar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601947833610-1KYCN4K3DZMV2VB37P4W/IMG_20201004_162056.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! A little bit thicker ringlands on the forged units to help withstand detonation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601868913419-C35D8PQFJOQYMFND5DN9/3W1A1094-Pano.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! My choice for my STi was Wiseco’s standard compression pistons. Very stock looking with minor upgrades to improve on the design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601947603494-WYP3CX1HJ33H4SAAIIVX/IMG_20201004_163116.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! It’s days like these that make you think… why not put forged pistons in everything..? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1601947675581-BGD60QIKB4GOG4UQ4OZL/IMG_20201004_163135.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Forged pistons vs factory cast? What is the right option for your build! On the other hand pistons much like these have resided in the Forester for 216k and never cracked. The new used motor in the Forester has 120k on it and they are still rolling strong too. So they aren’t all bad… right? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/9/7/firestone-firehawk-indy-500-a-bridgestone-tire-at-a-firestone-price monthly 0.5 2020-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599526099093-CKWVZ7IA4RBWTAJYSP4Q/FireHawk_WO_Indy500_RTB.png #modmonday (sti) - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500! A Bridgestone tire at a Firestone price? This is a pretty darn good looking tire! Let’s see what it does other than look pretty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599526161018-EEHOIJVQ7HRK66LQ7N5A/6d0b17d1-294b-40f1-8b74-78404a267257_1.a6bab6a2d65428d8f128f1687915a3f7.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500! A Bridgestone tire at a Firestone price? My first Bridgestone tires on my Wrx were these Pole Position Re960as, great tire for all season with a hint of racing pedigree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599526236530-6TTFRA13PXYY52WFX426/brihze.ang.xl.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500! A Bridgestone tire at a Firestone price? Next up was the Re--11s, an amazing grippy tire that would outlast many in the same segment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599526309508-KRQJ286HZHY2HT1V9I8J/61U9MgseLBL._AC_SL1059_.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500! A Bridgestone tire at a Firestone price? A similar look to the Re-11s with plenty of performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599526380971-KPHO95X7IO6NHOACZT6B/image-asset.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - Firestone Firehawk Indy 500! A Bridgestone tire at a Firestone price? The overseas Bridgestone tire the Firehawk is based on.. Not much difference if any. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/5/10/company-23-tmic-stud-kit-studify-your-top-mount-intercooler monthly 0.5 2020-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589167382993-4MRKN1I8PIWQDOEMLFYE/IMG_0514.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Company 23 Tmic stud kit! Studify your top mount intercooler! Not much to them, but the simplicity is genius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589167555780-1FOO3HB5PW4LHNXO2H65/IMG_20181229_133035.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Company 23 Tmic stud kit! Studify your top mount intercooler! When you are making everything else in your engine bay look nice, might as well put nice shiny studs and nuts on the tmic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589167425396-LS2E1A8B6FHN9AY0V8E4/IMG_0509-3.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Company 23 Tmic stud kit! Studify your top mount intercooler! This is all it takes to make life that much easier! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/5/3/15-sti-rack-into-your-gd-sti-parts-and-modification-overview monthly 0.5 2020-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642198882-VKR9W8LA65Q9TVBIKRIR/IMG_20200425_140901.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! Close but not the same. Many small differences make this quite a project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642314523-NANVSRX0HTG8KKFQWI05/IMG_20200425_154003.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! Factory cutouts won’t be enough for the new rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642486856-1GEM2VIOPDO0N41FPQSB/IMG_20200426_104244.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! Just another area to cut on the STi subframe on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642403100-ZAF6CT750SBMATC13V5I/IMG_20200426_104655.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! After a bit of time with the grinder and burr bit, we have the room we need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642590266-ZKPF5A1F8UKEW4410A1E/IMG_20200425_155101.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! More cutting! Sti subframe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642642456-6HI4LFN5BS61GXGWBB0P/IMG_20200503_145552.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! The SG factory rack installs a bit differently and doesn’t have as many spots to cut and change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642741067-5QNU37GN072HDIEVURWQ/IMG_20200503_145523.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! Wider angle shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642858178-DK3ZK12QZZUXAYF3KBAR/IMG_20200425_141015.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! Factory GD STi at the top and 15+ sti in the lower. It is about two inches longer, which makes it impossible align. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588642999593-BNUWWLK4XX2ZA94HGEMA/image-asset.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! I choose to use factory Subaru GL outer tie rod ends to shorten the rack. This is just one of the many ways to shorten the width of the rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588643122683-EEF0XC5ZFVCAH55JPN76/IMG_20200420_182910.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! The factory SG and GD racks are equal on either side. Where the 15+ is offset on the front, a 3/8” spacer is necessary to fix this mounting issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588643569176-4C8ZBE268DSYV7Z8Z55Z/IMG_20200426_133432.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! These are the longer bolts and spacers to make this job possibly. Yes… Subaru flywheel bearings double as rack and pinion spacers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588643283201-K1KPSCXZ0J6WKLAJPJS1/IMG_20200423_203251.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! The hardlines coming off the 15 Sti rack are very different and need to be modified and/or -AN lines to make these work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588643686321-S9SJEFI2ZGU1TCLPU96A/IMG_20200426_140127.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! The spacers in action, utilizing the the factory Gd mounting spacer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588644076156-LSX7NO6OGBXPIJ35PRKQ/IMG_20200504_205710.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! 08+ STi pump has a higher operating pressure that the 15+ Sti rack needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588644102065-5BIW5EQ9HHPX9X9XQNCY/IMG_20200504_205841.jpg #modmonday (sti) - 15+ STi rack into your GD STi, parts and modification overview! To make this work on your GD/SG you will need to make your own lines as the factory units just won’t line up anymore. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/4/20/subaru-alignments-what-does-it-take-to-make-this-car-turn monthly 0.5 2020-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433044949-JOKH4INCJYK7VJ71870E/MVIMG_20180105_135654+%281%29.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? New setup! Time to get it all dialed in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433314695-8VTMGAK2J57KBZNOJDQ6/MVIMG_20180308_095336.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? Red means bad but not always… If you are trying to handle than you might want more than the manufacturer thinks is proper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433439928-EVWO9U9RCVHNMYIIVDGM/MVIMG_20180308_200826.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? Being green is good, but there is sometimes room for improvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433596199-9G1DXTGE4GGCLEF6WBHV/IMG_20180511_122615.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? Slotted rear coilovers helps get a bit more camber in either direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433710514-KOC1CZ2C9VEU0QQSLC5Z/IMG_20180511_122648.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? Upper adjustable cam plates will help you dial in that camber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433077319-2DBMWYZ7ICTZTIZRLEE8/IMG_20180709_101041.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? Sometimes the factory adjusters no longer work and you need to replace it for something with a bit more of adjustment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587433512741-VJQGUJWGTEM72UUYQQ0Q/sti+alignment+sheet.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Subaru Alignments.. What does it take to make this car turn? This is the madness that keeps my car glued to the road on the auto-x course. Not the best for tire life but it is a give and take part of racing. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/4/5/group-n-silicone-turbo-inlet-super-jdm-part-extraordinaire monthly 0.5 2020-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586143879956-QKJLNECZ7FN9R53BA13S/IMG_20200312_180220.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? Group N and two Perrin turbo inlets sit on a stoop… I don’t know the rest of the joke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586143907212-EBUDUBC5V7BYWJUV5RQM/IMG_20200312_180559.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? These were starting to bug me on the Perrin inlet, Wasn’t easy to tell if it had gone through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586143959685-DH70FHHG26O4N1B4ZTMG/IMG_20200313_174350.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? Since the Japanese STi doesn’t have a purge solenoid we have to go ahead and cap this line off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586143998447-22JV9IVQ9XUB2YH4HU2N/IMG_20200312_185140.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? Moving the Evap solenoid around to get to the blue T and cap that off as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586143941314-9OAXJ3LGRND36FMQB3O5/IMG_20200312_180306.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? Everything you need in an inlet and nothing you don’t! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586144028876-QXZ92T1EDUIBJ25CN1LO/IMG_20200314_151445.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N silicone turbo inlet! Super JDM part extraordinaire? Enjoying it’s happy new home within the engine bay. Tight fit but much easier to get in and out than the Perrin it replaced. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/2/23/melett-turbo-chra-repair-your-turbo-instead-of-replacing-it monthly 0.5 2020-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582515122313-3GBJGURCD6D3VORKFOF6/IMG_9157.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Melett turbo CHRA! Repair your turbo instead of replacing it! If you are looking for a DIY on this follow this link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582515297541-HD28GZ7GSCJNEP9FQI23/coldside+bolting+up.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Melett turbo CHRA! Repair your turbo instead of replacing it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582515459654-7KD0TKDSO6CQREU5EU5P/coldside+marking.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Melett turbo CHRA! Repair your turbo instead of replacing it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582515482864-CJK52TO75R58C45GT7DO/dB1tHAZ.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Melett turbo CHRA! Repair your turbo instead of replacing it! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2020/2/16/grimmspeed-limited-ceramic-coated-downpipe-the-downpipe-of-all-downpipes monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581911418864-OPTU2T5WXY1TUR7RR4XH/image-asset.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed limited ceramic coated downpipe. The downpipe of all downpipes!? If you happen to be running a wideband 02 , Grimmspeed has a place for your. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581911548224-QG73ZYY7S2QXVUO2H4XM/image-asset.jpeg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed limited ceramic coated downpipe. The downpipe of all downpipes!? It comes equipped with the necessary gaskets which is a great touch, making life a bit easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581911526072-GFYTTUYW9BIWCI77OTWK/ZLHLql9.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed limited ceramic coated downpipe. The downpipe of all downpipes!? The cat is located a bit further back than the factory unit. I haven’t had any issues with check engine lights due to this change in configuration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581911445839-RYXURC39LYXQHTYEPJAY/FNDXxgT.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed limited ceramic coated downpipe. The downpipe of all downpipes!? Fancy limited design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581911570955-HYWLRO6058AEZFYZG4SF/Eu0QqQ5.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed limited ceramic coated downpipe. The downpipe of all downpipes!? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/12/1/aem-dry-flow-filter-cleaning-your-engine-air-and-adding-a-couple-of-horsepowers monthly 0.5 2020-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575258474291-A8ZMDST5CY2PQTALL5RQ/IMG_9587.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem dry flow filter! Cleaning your engine air and adding a couple of horsepowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575258712114-9NKDW6XQSQMCJSAAJ5MB/IMG_20190309_193954.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem dry flow filter! Cleaning your engine air and adding a couple of horsepowers! Aem dryflow filter 28-20232 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575258537016-4YLV7NVVGA7ZVTIGDZ3N/IMG_20190309_193113.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem dry flow filter! Cleaning your engine air and adding a couple of horsepowers! I originally bought a Nissan filter that is sized precisely for the ej25 airbox in the 06-08 Fxt and 04-07 STi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575258657225-2C6YEV8C9U85J60RX2XG/IMG_20190330_081355.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem dry flow filter! Cleaning your engine air and adding a couple of horsepowers! Cleaning! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/11/24/vorshlag-camber-caster-plates-get-control-of-your-alignment-angles monthly 0.5 2019-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735232808-KW5VFH1KVXB92ENKHUPJ/rUSw0Oc.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735275576-NGPVCGV2SO77D1UIPLEG/MVIMG_20171110_084211.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! A lonely strut tower in need of a nice caster camber plate to fill the emptiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735580209-BNJFHA7NK1VKTJNS5KCL/IMG_9655.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! All setup and ready to hit the auto-x course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735362563-R1B5W84D1ZA1KSBXUVIO/qmb4d62.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! First alignment shows the specs you can easily attain with these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735409176-H2S31G9ICZ46G0JZADPH/MVIMG_20171110_083810.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1574735480783-67O5H8FUYH4BXTR1DMA3/IMG_9614.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Vorshlag camber caster plates! Get control of your alignment angles! Making sure ride height is where it needs to be post install. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/8/18/bridgestone-potenza-re-71r-grippy-grip-that-never-wants-to-slip monthly 0.5 2019-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566184268174-4QDU88MHAX4GGUZS9HG1/IMG_0172.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Grippy grip that never wants to slip. Bridgestone Potenza Re-71r 255/40R17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566184331558-7XPK0HB7825SITQGIDYO/sti+front+left+tire-5.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Grippy grip that never wants to slip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566184379503-CNAM6PF7XFIBHM8LHB3N/sti+front+end+side+shot.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Grippy grip that never wants to slip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566184445420-0BO7TCU3T04G5RQXBUPS/003.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Grippy grip that never wants to slip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566184478173-Z2XN0OJSS69HOC84HDD8/006.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R. Grippy grip that never wants to slip. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/8/4/feal-442-coilovers-worth-your-hard-earned-pennies monthly 0.5 2019-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564971450623-R95FYWGE1A1OX4DSGUCO/feal+442.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Worth your hard earned pennies? Ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564969896563-9CJ8WP0B2BS4YFTXE241/IMG_9584-2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Worth your hard earned pennies? Fresh and shiny after day one of being installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564970089114-5SYXE2UDMJM8C6UQGDRG/011.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Worth your hard earned pennies? Here are the 441s, biggest visual differences are the helper springs and secondary reservoir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564970410615-KHAE5UK0XPAESY6TYCOB/IMG_1072.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Worth your hard earned pennies? With Vorhslag upper cam plates house the struts. Rebound adjustment is located right up here too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564970736699-2ZDQHS9EUGJJQQTE00H0/sti+front+end+side+shot.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Worth your hard earned pennies? With setup and ride height set, a few runs through the countryside showed just how well made these are. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/7/7/superpro-rear-differential-washer-front-kit-keeping-that-rear-held-tight monthly 0.5 2019-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562554232968-T2E8FMSBA81L8IKJZ06M/IMG_20190707_144510.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SuperPro rear differential washer (front) kit. Keeping that rear held tight! The area in question… Given the age of these cars, if you live anywhere where it snows you can expect a bit of rust here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562554314150-20HY350RF81SDVWQ8AM2/IMG_20190707_191808.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SuperPro rear differential washer (front) kit. Keeping that rear held tight! Tough to see but there it is. The edge of the bushing washer sits on top and the bottom to stabilize it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562554438560-680IXHDXXCC6LV46FIGP/IMG_20190707_145538.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SuperPro rear differential washer (front) kit. Keeping that rear held tight! This is from behind the mount, you can see where the bushing sits in between the bracket. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/5/27/ngk-6481-ilfr6b-iridium-spark-plugs-what-lights-your-fire monthly 0.5 2020-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558975043247-BNMLPYC14VL67F6L2NU8/IMG_20190520_112051.jpg #modmonday (sti) - NGK 6481 ILFR6B iridium spark plugs. What lights your fire!? Here they are in all their glory. Nothing too crazy but they get the job done properly! NGK ILFFR6B 6481 Iridium spark plugs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558975108702-7DBDF5MOYYD9EXN6439S/IMG_20190520_112351.jpg #modmonday (sti) - NGK 6481 ILFR6B iridium spark plugs. What lights your fire!? Good looking plug! Nice tan area on the electrode and a bit of carbon on the threads and surrounding area. NGK ILFFR6B 6481 Iridium spark plugs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558979029547-LRK2LCQSZV5A9MUNIHI4/IMG_20190527_123156.jpg #modmonday (sti) - NGK 6481 ILFR6B iridium spark plugs. What lights your fire!? Front is the OE spec and rear is the IX. Not too much much visually different between the two but a spark plug gaping tool will show you the gap is too wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558978958726-5ZL7A472Y6E58V293MLL/IMG_20190527_123921.jpg #modmonday (sti) - NGK 6481 ILFR6B iridium spark plugs. What lights your fire!? Here are the two plugs side by side. Slight differences but easy to confuse the two. Always look for the blue text on your plug for the factory option. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/5/5/aem-wideband-o2-sensor-kit-reporting-your-afr-values-to-keep-you-informed monthly 0.5 2019-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557111070460-1MCC8D1GMKRCEFPF8N3R/IMG_20190430_063620.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem wideband O2 sensor kit! Reporting your Afr values to keep you informed! Gauge buddies! More information is always helpful when tracking down issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557111162400-BBYD37ZLGQWFUYDRBGBM/IMG_20190430_063634.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem wideband O2 sensor kit! Reporting your Afr values to keep you informed! While these gauges are helpful, a performance car with modifications should be keeping further tabs on everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557111117362-G6LDTJC5PYWGIJD4Y14L/IMG_20190505_202219.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Aem wideband O2 sensor kit! Reporting your Afr values to keep you informed! A few of the extra items found inside the box! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/5/5/iag-steel-braided-turbo-and-acvs-oil-feed-line-say-good-bye-to-your-hardlines monthly 0.5 2019-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557104690241-CP8F0BZD00GJ63RM2ER1/IMG_20190505_194520.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Iag steel braided turbo and Acvs oil feed line. Say good bye to your hardlines! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557104781568-KFHJMGJUENIAKDQ3IM3I/IMG_20190405_085051.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Iag steel braided turbo and Acvs oil feed line. Say good bye to your hardlines! Not the easiest thing to photograph when it is installed in the car. But here is an above shot to the right of the turbo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557104866059-6OFS7G65I645LQST2Y0Q/pjimage+%2811%29.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Iag steel braided turbo and Acvs oil feed line. Say good bye to your hardlines! Another shot with a different angle. The left shot being the path it comes through to reach the acvs connection. The right shot being the feed line to the top of the turbo. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/4/21/recaro-sport-seat-another-reason-to-never-step-out-of-your-car monthly 0.5 2019-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555898640854-RPVZCK0JG111TKSRYIN7/sti+driver+seat.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Recaro Sport seat. Another reason to never step out of your car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555898879890-C2QOKNC56335ISWMRDYW/016.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Recaro Sport seat. Another reason to never step out of your car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555898914571-CH9333GQAQMD6B0CXROM/017.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Recaro Sport seat. Another reason to never step out of your car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555898944468-KX8TLBY6O6PO8PE5FNVT/015-2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Recaro Sport seat. Another reason to never step out of your car. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/4/14/iag-ss-aos-for-04-07-sti-keeping-your-oil-where-it-belongs-in-the-engine-crankcase-and-not-the-intake-tract monthly 0.5 2019-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290092815-RR0NWCIDJ9C2ATASSCZF/IMG_20180817_102412.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Getting acquainted with its new engine mates! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290194874-4RBXWDLAN4RFNVI0HA0I/IMG_20180817_153356.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Getting the bracket installed and finding a new home to nestle into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290339001-UTRN3A0Q73ZHYNAO9L0E/IMG_20180817_123602.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Pcv rerouted to under the intake manifold and throttle body. All for the name of staying legal in auto-x! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290222572-J02LJ6HWUK77ZG103JQN/IMG_20180817_102419.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Lines, stickers and zip ties oh my! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290427658-B1NC44BTX98AN7VJP86E/IMG_20180817_155001.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Many ports and hoses going every which way, with a few connected and a few to go. This install takes a bit of time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555290517273-80ZY1ZFNZ65BLEIAMXQH/IMG_20180817_201247.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG SS AOS for 04-07 STI. Keeping your oil where it belongs, in the engine crankcase and not the intake tract! Ready to keep that oil where it belongs! I think it looks quite nice among the rest of spaghetti. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/4/7/gates-timing-belt-kit-whats-in-the-box monthly 0.5 2020-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554688924711-NDK0SKARY882BK3I94G2/e8ae7015-aa8e-40b4-9725-c41bba6d86fb.large.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554688953957-BN9OVVSBJ0TCIGIATE55/iRlgASU.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!?? In the middle of waiting for my heads to return. Here is your blank short block when you are in the midst of a timing belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554689082099-R1RRCFR5HXQDEK5W0O1X/MiUBUkG.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!?? If you are pulling heads off this might be you… Having a horrible time removing the stock cam bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554689107706-LZV0SBFPSDED4SVM3ETQ/36uEVfk.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!?? All the pulleys assembling for the build. Getting closer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554689195371-6N982OE4EG5YHN5WH0B2/ndP3ROu.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Gates timing belt kit! What's in the box!??!?? Ready for another 105k miles! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/3/31/grimmspeed-ceramic-coated-uppipe-02-07-wrx04-07-sti04-08-fxt-spool-me-up-scotty monthly 0.5 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554087477722-YR8GAK5E4ULSQJ2BL9CI/AK19O40.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed ceramic coated uppipe 02-07 Wrx/04-07 STi/04-08 Fxt. Spool me up, Scotty! Not only do you get a great uppipe but you also get all the necessary hardware. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554087612028-1VZJFKX3VTRESDK96J2V/AK19O40.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed ceramic coated uppipe 02-07 Wrx/04-07 STi/04-08 Fxt. Spool me up, Scotty! Everything out and about. Hardware for mounting up the turbo and bolting up to the exhaust manifold. Both the uppipe to turbo gasket and uppipe to manifold gasket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554087697337-JNGCO2577BS8PWSP530Z/xAnB9Ri.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed ceramic coated uppipe 02-07 Wrx/04-07 STi/04-08 Fxt. Spool me up, Scotty! Lovely welds hiding inside and under that coating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554087757895-3FNC63J48V3HFXZDM692/AVOWtUU.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed ceramic coated uppipe 02-07 Wrx/04-07 STi/04-08 Fxt. Spool me up, Scotty! Heavy duty flanges mean no warpage and keeping your exhaust where it needs to be. Inside the pipes! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/3/17/getadomtune-cylinder-4-cooling-mod-showing-cylinder-4-that-you-still-care monthly 0.5 2020-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583117076206-FILZWXB0N68LD1MSIIYR/getadomtune-cylinder-4-chamber-cooling-system-wrx-2008-2014-sti-2008-legacy-gt-2005-2009-4_large.jpg #modmonday (sti) - GetaDomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod! Showing cylinder 4 that you still care! Simple, yet effective. Nothing too flashy here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552877717682-XV89D1KJ4FTOV800K596/CoolingModEGTs.png #modmonday (sti) - GetaDomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod! Showing cylinder 4 that you still care! Borrowed from Dom’s post on nasioc. Upper temps are before the cooling mod and lower are after. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552877826690-QILZMKOS2JGP5NTP8XRJ/vOj0W5O.jpg #modmonday (sti) - GetaDomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod! Showing cylinder 4 that you still care! The coolant galley plug is not the easiest thing to reach. But it can be done from the top side of the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552877924992-Y7K4WXZ5BQ6BRLW1IQG6/OheXjN6.jpg #modmonday (sti) - GetaDomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod! Showing cylinder 4 that you still care! Hard to see with the other heater hose connected. So after it was finished I quickly snapped a photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592187239271-D4DOMLSYZNJH5JU7I61H/IMG_20200607_202703.jpg #modmonday (sti) - GetaDomTune cylinder 4 cooling mod! Showing cylinder 4 that you still care! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/24/exedy-clutch-15803-will-it-stand-up-to-to-the-power monthly 0.5 2019-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551062707219-BD550MTV4TZKCRZ04B4Q/t8NT3Hu.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? Here we go! Exedy don’t let me down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551062846603-J2I2TWRTZI30D3W2FPUF/clutch+replacement.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? Driveway/no lift method! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551062885087-UT8INCUFM0IRL2J566UH/clutch+replace.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? Another angle of the installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551063188606-ZRGKEAYMOCVTZVLL0MXW/N2mZCsq.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? Putting up with race car shenanigans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551063402623-0T932CZMIAWVPHJZ7TKB/mJU92Y2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? Even the occasional drag race night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551062986299-YI0HTR6U1WLW8ZOLNSVT/M1crh6p.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Exedy Clutch 15803. Will it stand up to to the power!? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/10/perrin-afta-maf-hose-feeding-that-hungry-turbo monthly 0.5 2019-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549859219675-PYHBY01NKQYRTCLOGDBZ/IMG_0486.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Afta Maf hose. Feeding that hungry turbo! Factory vs the Newcomer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549859290907-3GZT4PB23SE1LOL0TW9Y/fade+to+perrin+redux.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Afta Maf hose. Feeding that hungry turbo! Fade to black… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549859360710-E385HCS3DLELOMYWABHE/Perrin+afta+maf+hose+comparo.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Afta Maf hose. Feeding that hungry turbo! Straight from the manufacturer itself! A little visual aid of what improvements are in store for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549859430281-TI6RJ1XO8DG8P1D5NZPP/Perrin+afta+maf.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Afta Maf hose. Feeding that hungry turbo! Simple but effective. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/8/whiteline-hd-rear-sway-bar-mounts-making-sure-your-swaybar-stays-attached-to-the-car monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549685538121-AGE1S02LKJWLX2AF37D4/IMG_9719.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Whiteline HD rear sway bar mounts! Making sure your swaybar stays attached to the car. Hanging tough with my Cusco brace! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/8/ssr-gtv02s-17x9-et-45-taking-it-to-the-streets-and-off-to-the-course monthly 0.5 2019-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549682422251-7RPOIUJ3TSFVI0KACSCA/IMG_9614.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SSR GTV02s 17x9 et 45. Taking it to the streets and off to the course! They also match my paint color quite well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549682509907-OK8X8UMU24YE3RUGECQP/037.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SSR GTV02s 17x9 et 45. Taking it to the streets and off to the course! Clearance to fit over stock Sti brembos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549682641413-BHAE1AB0LJC52EDBP339/sti+front+left+cloud+repair+reflections+removed-6.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SSR GTV02s 17x9 et 45. Taking it to the streets and off to the course! Love the fitment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549682751042-J76LDALDKV4FAWLNYNQS/IMG_1206-Pano+window+repair-4.jpg #modmonday (sti) - SSR GTV02s 17x9 et 45. Taking it to the streets and off to the course! Testing out the idea of blue… Might end up with just a different set of wheels. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/8/project-kics-r40-revo-lugnuts-capped-or-capless-you-decide monthly 0.5 2019-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549643164781-C99IVHHMQHA9UOV2LF5M/revo_black_chrome.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Project Kics R40 Revo Lugnuts. Capped or capless.. you decide! The end caps are removable for extended studs. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/8/wiseco-forged-pistons-nomoreringlandfailures monthly 0.5 2019-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549642290210-PDTYXX97KSG6TG1H9HCV/wiseco+pistons.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Wiseco forged pistons! #nomoreringlandfailures! Beautiful pistons ready to be hidden away in the block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549642413511-RIZYIV34CYZOL2KU86BZ/pjimage+%2839%29.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Wiseco forged pistons! #nomoreringlandfailures! Lower shot is my very own engine being fitted. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/3/group-n-trans-mount-stiffen-up-your-shifts monthly 0.5 2019-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549250356002-YTR2919NJ80S0NY1Y60P/sti+group+n+mount.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N trans mount! Stiffen up your shift(s). Group N transmission mount https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549250498846-3O7N0D7P27KDBBVSQJ2F/sti+trans+mount+split.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N trans mount! Stiffen up your shift(s). Old unit no longer up to snuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549250437465-91UJRIWONLKAM09A2ZOQ/sti+new+mount+and+old.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N trans mount! Stiffen up your shift(s). Old vs new https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549250592446-JV3U0PB7TTWP46V8J92M/sti+trans+mount+installed.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Group N trans mount! Stiffen up your shift(s). New trans mount enjoying time with all the old parts. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/1/alignments-get-your-car-down-the-straight-and-narrow-and-maybe-some-curves monthly 0.5 2019-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549038207347-SMHV427E8SUV2EQLKIGL/MVIMG_20171118_070913.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Alignments! Get your car down the straight and narrow... and maybe some curves. The Forester keeping things sane with an alignment in the factory specs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549038287983-IIH9U877NRXQ4U5II02C/sti+a%3Bignment+specs.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Alignments! Get your car down the straight and narrow... and maybe some curves. STi alignment insanity. This keeps it glued in the corners. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/1/killer-b-oil-pickup-keeping-internal-oil-leaks-to-a-minimum monthly 0.5 2019-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549037462668-AWJTVM738J5IXH98WGGN/kb+oil+pick+up.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Killer B Oil pickup. Keeping internal oil leaks to a minimum. In all its glory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549037500668-TS7SKKC2IY1VWEHH6RCX/killer+b+oil+pick+up.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Killer B Oil pickup. Keeping internal oil leaks to a minimum. It’s not the most fun you can have but it can be done without removing the engine or subframe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549037590202-HMTMN9FSWV5R1ZWJUZDI/killer%2Bb%2Boil%2Bpan.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Killer B Oil pickup. Keeping internal oil leaks to a minimum. Getting it done! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/2/1/ptp-lava-turbo-blanket-keeping-your-turbo-company-on-those-cold-nights monthly 0.5 2019-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549036106233-434VYM2VEYP9MFEZDUBJ/ptp.jpg #modmonday (sti) - PTP Lava turbo blanket! Keeping your turbo company on those cold nights. At home with the turbo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549036217313-15H03H2SH2C4BNJZNDK8/ptp%2B2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - PTP Lava turbo blanket! Keeping your turbo company on those cold nights. Hidden within all the various hoses, lines and breathers. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/27/turn-in-concepts-crossmember-bushings-its-called-cherry-blossom-red-not-pink monthly 0.5 2019-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548646133670-SUTWPT3ASRBB01YZUASG/tic%2Bbushes.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Turn in Concepts crossmember bushings. It's called "Cherry Blossom Red" not pink! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548646157953-X1EAJ3CEV5JLIJKBPOR1/tic+bushings+2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Turn in Concepts crossmember bushings. It's called "Cherry Blossom Red" not pink! Rear bushings installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548646216058-BKLNS5IHEHNNPOPPY3K3/tic+bushings.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Turn in Concepts crossmember bushings. It's called "Cherry Blossom Red" not pink! Rear unit. the two pieces fit together and are impossible to get wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548646317374-BDGPJO8SHO5R5X23ZED5/tic+bushings+3.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Turn in Concepts crossmember bushings. It's called "Cherry Blossom Red" not pink! The upper bushing installed on the rear crossmember. https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/25/grimmspeed-port-and-polished-exhaust-manifold-let-the-rumble-flow-through-you monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548431584061-B43LACL3RFOMLN2DWM9R/gs%2Bpnp%2Bvs%2Belh.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed Port and polished exhaust manifold. Let the rumble flow through you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548431611240-YJZ19D2OETGQIK3W8G36/gs+pnp.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed Port and polished exhaust manifold. Let the rumble flow through you! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/25/truhart-adjustable-lateral-links-fills-my-hart-with-adjustability monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/25/grimmspeed-exhaust-gaskets-seal-your-gases-from-seeping-out-pdxtz monthly 0.5 2019-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548547820783-O1ZGJGI866UANC019SEX/IMG_20180722_213019.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed exhaust gaskets. Seal your gases from seeping out... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548429388073-CFJEXIPJ5HK7A1WKUQBX/IMG_20180722_213005.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed exhaust gaskets. Seal your gases from seeping out... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548547959752-3020NKET7I3J4E4F3NIB/MVIMG_20180722_212705.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Grimmspeed exhaust gaskets. Seal your gases from seeping out... https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/25/feal-442-coilovers-race-car-parts-for-your-grocery-getter monthly 0.5 2019-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548428832740-V7K9FLX0J0L4BBCCZBYJ/IMG_9594.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Race car parts for your grocery getter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548428884914-P3NOUF3HTLBF38RZZYK8/IMG_9597.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Race car parts for your grocery getter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548428952178-SW0MW9EPBU9XTQB58MBS/IMG_9614.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Race car parts for your grocery getter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548428996861-KE8FZRFCDJ1403OXR1MB/IMG_9624.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Feal 442 coilovers. Race car parts for your grocery getter! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/20/perrin-differential-bushings-get-the-clunk-out-of-the-trunk monthly 0.5 2021-05-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548038880645-V2X2DAWCHKB8CK7FPZ58/sti+rear.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Differential bushings. Get the clunk out of the trunk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548038298774-IKHB2TGYGB8NVXUGRFDH/perrin+bushes.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Differential bushings. Get the clunk out of the trunk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548042374451-ZWWBP4LBGRES4B3HNU4X/perrin%2Bbushings%2Binstalled.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Perrin Differential bushings. Get the clunk out of the trunk! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2019/1/14/sti-group-n-pitch-mount-the-stiffer-the-better monthly 0.5 2019-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547506824080-H697EAIDUUQT1CJ52YT5/IMG_20181214_144436.jpg #modmonday (sti) - STi Group N pitch mount. The stiffer the better..!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547506890466-4VZ6L4ABX2U8INRYA550/pitch+mount+3.jpg #modmonday (sti) - STi Group N pitch mount. The stiffer the better..!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547506954668-73XW4XP3IQVIWDT6A3GV/IMG_20181214_144908.jpg #modmonday (sti) - STi Group N pitch mount. The stiffer the better..!? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/31/15-sti-vf48-a-little-increase-boosts-a-long-way monthly 0.5 2018-12-31 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/k4rt3oy-short-shifter-and-bushing-set-lets-get-shift-done monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/swift-springs-7k5k-bounce-wit-me monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/grimmspeed-uppipe-for-02-07-wrx-04sti-up-up-and-away monthly 0.5 2019-02-02 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/invidia-g200-catback-exhaust-04-07-stiwrx-lets-getting-ready-to-rumble monthly 0.5 2019-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549077598293-M1NF7QECMZXW6V6PTEGM/sti+hidden+booty.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Invidia G200 catback exhaust 04-07 STi/WRX. Let's getting ready to rumble! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549077701009-5HC1HB6VEKJDELO0BCCX/sti+backside+up+the+curve.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Invidia G200 catback exhaust 04-07 STi/WRX. Let's getting ready to rumble! https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/iag-braided-oil-feed-line-04-07-sti-making-oil-travel-so-snazzy monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/cobb-accessport-v3-unleash-the-beast monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/maperformance-elh-sti-04-ok-it-has-more-power-but-how-does-it-sound monthly 0.5 2021-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549077022877-7Q3GW7IHZTMAEWCSZKIV/IMG_3351.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Maperformance ELH STi 04+. Ok it has more power... but how does it sound??? Pre ceramic coating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549077088885-C066CIDURG5QS9701FII/IMG_3369.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Maperformance ELH STi 04+. Ok it has more power... but how does it sound??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549077196046-IU702SULNW1CVZA5NSH0/map+header.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Maperformance ELH STi 04+. Ok it has more power... but how does it sound??? https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/21/sti-group-n-motor-mounts monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/9/stm-battery-kit-odyssey-battery monthly 0.5 2018-12-10 https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/9/iag-street-series-aos monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544411259515-W3SUJ89ZXTK3WDFRTHA2/iag+aos+2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG Street series AOS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544411323023-MUYYQKIQJB6CV5XD1G3M/iag+aos+1.jpg #modmonday (sti) - IAG Street series AOS https://www.blingstrom.com/modmonday-sti/2018/12/8/wiseco-forged-pistons monthly 0.5 2018-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544410394646-83ZXUYW0CV02W4IV5JZU/wiseco+pistons.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Wiseco forged pistons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544410323936-E1VEKUSVTP0YXJ88XD2X/sti+engine-2.jpg #modmonday (sti) - Wiseco forged pistons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1544410479240-LTP0KKF7282MNES8GH98/IMG_5428.JPG #modmonday (sti) - Wiseco forged pistons https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project daily 0.75 2026-03-29 https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/3/15/sti-carbon-fiber-driveshaft-install-rid-yourself-of-old-u-joints-and-a-bit-of-weight monthly 0.5 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e35fc4ea-d21f-4e3a-a6b4-0f6770ee6db0/IMG20260310075619.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Old crusty u-joints aren’t beneficial in any way. So why not upgrade them by replacing the driveshaft as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b524c5be-a63e-4d32-ab0e-c503b458329d/IMG20260116133820.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out New u-joints have arrived with a nice new lightweight carbon fiber driveshaft attached to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/06efd4b0-7097-40ee-85f3-35922e473342/IMG_20190301_085751.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out As with so many replacement parts guides, we start right off by properly supporting your vehicle on jack stands before getting underneath it. How to properly put your Subaru on Jack stands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c964f7f9-018e-49ea-a341-edb16e5379ba/IMG20251226140804.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Couple of bolts and nuts to remove from the midpipe to the downpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/668e84fd-26c4-4cde-862d-80ddae4adea5/IMG20251226141231.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Gone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bdc7cd12-fad6-42e2-bacd-2f32d812cce0/IMG20251226140816.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out A single clamp holds my Cobb Ti exhaust mid-pipe to the rear muffler piping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ea3bc02d-1533-474b-90e3-454826bf807e/IMG20251226141636.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out With the exhaust out of the way you have plenty of access for the driveshaft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a1bc1424-1def-42a9-8b74-1100cc8b4ed2/IMG20260310082521.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out On 04-05 Stis you might find this lower diff/driveshaft shield. It has 6 bolts that need to be removed to access the bolts to remove the driveshaft https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0829f27a-9327-4cfc-974f-2a856557b226/IMG20251226141823.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out They might take a bit of force to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8d665b94-23d2-4c8f-b366-fad841ef754c/IMG20260310075619.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Now you have access to the rear driveshaft pinion and can start removing the bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/74135e93-b860-48df-92fc-a832c1aacbd6/IMG20260310081958.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Forgot the capture an image while I was removing the factory driveshaft, but the technique is the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/24ee9dd7-e092-4a80-a8ba-f76f440b1f44/IMG20260310080133.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Rotate it around until all the bolts are removed. You can use a loosely set bolt or jack to support the driveshaft so it doesn’t fall unexpectedly while you move towards the front and remove the parts of the driveshaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/99f86702-1cfe-495b-b7dc-d5764b8fcd1d/IMG20260310075628.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out The next bolts on the list are in the middle here. You could also split the driveshaft in half if that helps make life easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/716637b8-cb3a-4588-9329-b4904d1c90bf/IMG20251226143158.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Once the bolts come out this will want to come right down onto your face or head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1a6e8be3-021e-4b52-b585-32f9465c18aa/IMG20251226143000.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Place a couple rags or a mat on the downpipe to keep it clean of trans fluid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bf0406ba-ae28-45e6-8d39-2a951a7a2c1b/IMG20260310075625.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Now you can draw the driveshaft out of the transmission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/510f09ef-93cd-496f-b071-668560fa3924/IMG20260310080444.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out If you have an extra driveshaft around you can cut it down and make this tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dbeec4e8-be2e-4c4d-941b-995cd5cc372f/IMG20260310080517.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Empty and ready to accept the new driveshaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/41633397-42a9-4155-8db2-3a842d96db1e/IMG20260310080759.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out When you slide in the new driveshaft you will notice that it doesn’t look the same. Unlike the factory driveshaft its missing the secondary cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8e78f5bd-47e1-4640-a289-345b3f892cca/IMG20260310082539.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Since the new driveshaft is a one piece unit the old center support section bolts aren’t used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7b45be69-e238-4859-ad80-beeeecdd1924/IMG20251229095038%7E2.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out A bit of a warning for those out there. I originally had issues installing this due to an improperly made flange as shown above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ec2d1992-f8db-4f52-8e21-c83868383db6/IMG20260226074601.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Another thing you will deal with is the fact that the supplied hardware fits the flange of the driveshaft but not the differential flange. On the left side you see a small spacer to use a bolt that goes through both flanges. On the right is the supplied bolt that won’t fill through pinion flange. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/917b7cea-d1bc-4d08-b1b5-8494c3262c54/IMG20260224155807.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out A visual of the updated flange I was supplied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/22ad037f-3cb0-4776-89fb-486643173682/IMG20260310081118.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Another image of the small sized bolt and I found this spacer on gobuildya.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4eb887f3-b23e-41f5-a037-99005884b404/IMG20260310082233.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out New flange is in and installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2142bfd1-9998-4515-b330-3b9bb992a6b9/IMG20260310082521.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Cover is on and we are ready to move on to the rest of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/573d8ff1-ccd2-4a04-bd2b-1ae16aa3589c/IMG20260310083410.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Exhaust goes back up. The lightweight titanium exhaust looks perfect next to the carbon fiber driveshaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cad705ec-0882-4f83-924f-d63eda445ce6/IMG20260310083402.jpg DIY projects - STi carbon fiber driveshaft install! Rid yourself of old u-joints and a bit of weight. - Make it stand out Another parting shot before lowering it down and drive off into the sunset. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/3/6/subaru-r180-clutch-plate-upgrade-refresh-your-lsd-with-racingdiffs monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/496491a8-4026-47f0-8556-3f7a413a9963/IMG20260122154713.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out The factory plates in your differential are likely 20 years old.. and if it didn’t see timely fluid changes they could be a bit worse for the wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d8ed6243-5eba-46dc-8533-79458197c4c6/IMG20260122083231.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Here is a look at what to expect when you open up the the housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/99c12a11-96a0-4f86-a4ec-e917dc3152ca/IMG20260130075807.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Here we can see the factory plates next to the RacingDiffs plates. This is where we get a good look at the Molybdenum ceramic coating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0ea4748f-3167-47f9-ae92-c42822fe0d00/IMG_20200403_145341.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Not too many hand tools are necessary. But an impact will be helpful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/93e25d3b-926e-413c-ae53-bda7c9b2cd31/61ZL%2BWbVxSL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out C clamps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0a4d0819-4142-4cf2-abeb-e9ab0385f3e3/IMG20260130075746.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out RacingDiffs plates shown here. Up top is the Spring plates that help with the differential action. The internal splined plates which there are four of. And then the external splining plates on the bottom of the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/395d4dea-50e2-4ae4-b104-107f6ee6b5c4/IMG20260109080058.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Once you have gotten the differential out of the carrier it is time to get to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/62307ec3-f305-469a-b80e-3cb2566976d5/IMG20260122082125.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Using an impact you can easily remove these bolts that hold the ring gear on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6a2c698a-1f2c-49e3-8f58-6aa7622345ca/IMG20260122082349.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Here we are with the ring gear removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/28993845-fdf7-422c-a3f5-5c6a137a54e6/IMG20260122082530.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out After you remove the ring gear you will see these four screws holding the housing together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fff0e63d-4961-441a-b0cb-1f29f9f913e4/IMG20260305092906.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out In this image you can see the differential in the press to keep it from springing apart and causing damaged to the housing while removing the screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/12c0d924-4143-44e3-a183-0a4c51db11df/IMG20260122083231.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out With the cover removed here is what we see. The plates stacked on either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/41904599-e1e5-4368-9b29-31c667f4145b/IMG20260122112934.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out This manual helps us see how the plates are stacked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a1802713-bab1-4429-b394-325b435866f0/IMG20260227154857.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out I went ahead and measured the plates to see their sizing as compared to factory set. Here are the specs for those curious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a6b1ee14-bee9-4827-9570-1c3ffc7104ba/IMG20260227154950.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out This is the factory setup of plates. From the top to the bottom: Spring plate first, two external splined plates, then an internal splined plate, an external and finally an internal plate. This gives reduced action between the plates for everyday street driving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/414a1f48-89a9-440b-84e8-34bbbcf0e36c/IMG20260227154903.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out For a more aggressive setup, more locking action. From top to bottom: Spring plate, external plate, internal plate, external plate, internal plate and then a final external plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/574faf38-e57d-4861-baf0-507854deaa37/IMG20260305080751.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Now we see the plates lubed up and ready to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1f644ac3-54c2-41ec-8907-1ee89959d61a/IMG20260305080935.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Which will be sliding the plates into here. There a two method as shown below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4ffa1cdd-c8ec-4ee3-aa7e-4c45ea41fe4a/IMG20260305090931.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out You can stack all the plates up and then slide the housing down onto them, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e637724c-774f-451d-a5a8-a83732a8c546/IMG20260305092248.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out This cuts down on the time of putting it in piece by piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8da1b6f8-e127-4fc1-ab4e-20ddd4b4ae96/IMG20260305075830.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out This is the other method, just sliding the plates into the housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/63a38867-a4fc-4f3a-a4b1-9fa2645e641e/IMG20260305080952.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Next is the ramp and gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/06ae0627-624d-436d-b20f-ae11f133702e/IMG20260305080927.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out We can see plates installed with the ramp on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9d7f0b2c-3bdf-49b3-992a-e9fc4cfeb330/IMG20260305081104.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Then some spider gears https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/892e8547-b8a1-4691-a2c3-a40988a5b568/IMG20260305081244.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Setting the other ramp on top of the spider gears you can now add the rest of the plate stacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f8478702-be32-4587-8a07-5cd54d44c74f/IMG20260305081309.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out And another one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d3e86ff1-fa02-45a4-910f-03dd2d2a5cc2/IMG20260305081303.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out More plates to install https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5a1f281e-a955-4dc2-b97f-366806b83b11/IMG20260305081332.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Finally the last one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4192b20e-6e03-44ed-8279-64c78f6d2991/IMG20260305092705.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Lining up the factory marking for the housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b81be0d2-663a-4760-b517-b8e68b083461/IMG20260305092832.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out With the pressure on it is time to install the four screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b813a3aa-4f95-435b-8a06-9bb50161bc69/IMG20260305152715.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out Bolts back in and torqued to 77 ft pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/83f9dce9-48da-44df-9235-10f17c9f48af/IMG20260306081042.jpg DIY projects - STi R180 clutch plate upgrade! Refresh your LSD plates with RacingDiffs. - Make it stand out In we go. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/2/20/subaru-transmission-bushing-replacement-time-makes-fools-of-us-all-and-our-bushings monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1a5da57c-ae06-4198-807d-834f7c2ca90c/IMG20241222135227.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out I had replaced these once already… But as you can see it needed to be done again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/27b2184a-615e-4ddd-ae1f-2ecee490af3d/IMG20241222135208.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out New parts incoming! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ba42bbbe-1958-4710-afae-52f0850740f8/IMG20241208145635%7E2.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out If you buy the Jdm units you get this sweet instruction guide. Worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b18274fb-1967-450f-a132-f8cb9a3eb8dd/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/00542fe2-9f4b-4ab0-be28-6765ec8a94d8/IMG_20190301_085751.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Up we go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/df0c6ec6-a976-4eea-9fa7-eb56a51fdd77/ITouCjm.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Since we are removing parts of the transmission cross member we will need to support it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/54436d39-07b5-45cd-b77e-f840903c62c1/IMG20230524144737+edited.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Image above outlines the nuts and bolts we will be removing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b202d5c3-adef-45f0-b69e-60d9ad7e9cff/IMG20241208145638%7E2.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out The instructions outline their locations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e702b1d9-3895-43e2-bf28-0de41c1548c6/IMG20241222133755.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out First bolts right here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c605bf39-a529-4089-a43c-0bd495ed4057/IMG20241222133900.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Removed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a0df7619-0cff-4ed0-95c7-ba257b686762/IMG20241222140609.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Moving forward we find these two nuts that hold the transmission crossmember to the transmission mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9bbc7b67-f4cb-4325-875a-5067e32b6393/IMG20241222134006.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out With the nuts removed we can see the transmission crossmember is starting to drop down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1c8b70a1-57be-40b5-a361-21cdec855a2b/IMG20241222140612.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Moving farther forward we find the last nuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/be15fbdf-b966-4426-abb4-6926b791e736/IMG20241222134231.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Now they are removed and the crossmember is able to pivot out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/444a00ea-7acb-4aa8-87a3-102118d39183/IMG20241222134226.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out If you only took out the bolts and nuts circled above, then this is what it will look like once you remove the center crossmember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e5643c7f-7ec5-4eaf-9108-00d4c10a6e84/os0ThTr.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out If you want to remove more of the cross member, just take out the out the outer bolts that hold the front portion of the cross member to the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3e1b89bc-fd0f-40f6-ba4b-7de3a99ad08e/NknKwuS.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out In this method you remove the center and front section. Then proceed to the bushing, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4fedbbb5-cab6-4197-886c-194feae8b0a6/BuBqAg0.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Here is the rear bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a929ee9e-d0b1-4303-8c34-d7b1533f0d12/kpoLpCB.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out This shows the location of the upper rear bushing and how it might stick in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/37207d54-a7f9-416a-9b26-2c2e29216a96/IMG20241222135321.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out If you didn’t buy a new one, it’s probably worth cleaning it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bd569d38-98a0-4955-bf2f-e991a23817c2/IMG20241222135415.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Same here, a little cleaning wouldn’t be a bad idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fba86094-3f40-434c-90c9-948d4bc09e36/IMG20241222135336.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Showcasing how to install it bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3a107e04-6c96-4a99-8ddf-48bdd954e1d8/IMG20241222140243.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out And here is the secondary piece that will be the sandwich bread of the crossmember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8d678ec4-11b3-489a-b5a8-aec8efff0b33/IMG20241222140607.jpg DIY projects - Subaru transmission bushing replacement! Time makes fools of us all and our bushings. - Make it stand out Last bushing going in and you are done! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/2/8/sti-rear-differential-rear-brace-install-a-stable-gets-the-power-down-02-07-models monthly 0.5 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a3636983-64a4-4cb7-94e6-e0c1db2a8b86/MVIMG_20180324_153608.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out It’s easy to forget about your differential since it generally just gets its job done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/937ad244-a584-440c-941a-97653dd58039/IMG20241208144901.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out Subaru technica international has a couple of options for you to decide on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/39d25825-d71e-4711-b487-4cb463dc96ae/IMG20241208144901.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out Left size is the stiffer solid bushing ending in 000. On the right is the more street friendly 020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/72e74adf-34b0-49a4-b212-6c95021b2a37/IMG20241222142831.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out These two bushings are part of the Perrin lock down kit. If you don’t want to remove the OEM mount you can add these to remove the differentials movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f12f2461-4640-45a9-aea4-2712891d5b5c/IMG20241222142830.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out This image shows where the bushing could use assistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/331b763b-231b-4415-b8f4-b6431ea7ba40/sti+rear.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out This is our first step. If you need help lifting your vehicle, take a look at your owner’s manual. I have also put together a write up on how to put your car on jack stands. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/2/13/putting-your-subaru-up-on-jack-stands-getting-your-subaru-in-the-air-without-going-to-a-rally-x-event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/02ac4cbd-12b8-41f8-9d41-1afb85592b96/IMG20241222142530.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out temperature sensor removed, next up the ground connector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f69e8c3b-1336-46bc-a2da-13c11e77ba2d/IMG_20180324_153603.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out The next key is supporting the differential. I use an old scrap of a rubberized floor mat to protect the diff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/375ee6e0-b84a-4e76-8083-9fc688041deb/IMG20241222141221.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out It isn’t easy to get a photo of this nut, but its just to the left of the exhaust hanger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7206a656-03e2-47b0-98b9-c706adad862f/IMG20241222142524.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out If you struggle to find it, its the bolt that goes through this bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b7a1fc23-b224-4b09-aec9-d75321579cc0/IMG20241222141217.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out These nuts need to be removed to allow the diff to slide down. If the studs don’t come out with them, you will need to do that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f741744e-eae5-4e7c-bd47-aa01f1cfac6b/IMG20241222142530%7E2.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out This allows you to remove the bolts that secure the brace to the subframe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5db16046-ae28-4cf8-b7ef-799f083ca720/IMG20241222143807.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out The temperature sensor makes a really nice holder and then you can slide it up into the subframe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bbba18d4-d312-47eb-ab5a-2d123cc4ea59/IMG20241222144950.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out Slide in each of the bushings and slide the bolts back through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6071f949-578f-4001-8e32-3730a2acceea/IMG20241222144934%7E2.jpg DIY projects - STi rear differential rear brace install! A stable diff gets the power down! 02-07 models - Make it stand out Now you can raise the diff up into place to get the studs through. Be careful to get it them lined up well, you don’t want to damage the threads of the rear cover and give yourself something else to fix. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/1/5/repairing-damaged-threads-on-your-subaru-how-to-install-a-helicoil monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e0420caf-d717-485f-879a-057a521eef2f/IMG20251215201139.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out You hate to see it… Especially if you just bought them second hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/53913a82-77d7-4027-8db9-7093224fb811/IMG20251223131923.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/97019527-ff02-4a59-82b7-b68d2ebbed6f/IMG20251223131948.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b196a5f7-369a-4c14-b1b4-fc7ab48eab4e/IMG20251223134343.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out We don’t want anything falling into there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2be666c9-1ba7-40d2-9834-1d3b45f827b9/IMG20251223134733.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out So these paper towels will do help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/63d1ad88-2bca-4322-a06b-4368f2542f39/IMG20251223134816.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out After the paper towels were set I used the Comapny23 cover to line up the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4de37533-0173-431d-8304-3364b63b4547/IMG20251223135245.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Drilling on through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/579ab42e-fa63-4bd5-a3ef-6fdee7383afe/IMG20251223135429.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out All drilled and ready for the tap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/692821c1-63ef-4f65-aaed-00ee54629706/IMG20251223141152.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Tap has started it’s work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dd85e16f-1820-4aab-8a7d-d31c3147f00f/IMG20251223140931.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Cap of oil to help cut through the cylinder head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/763c1c09-ae70-44c0-862b-13e56e3b6874/IMG20251223141407.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Cutting away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5086051a-65f8-4990-b12c-09c0c4b5a68b/IMG20251223141802.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Helicoil loaded into the tool. This size ended up being too big. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/21ea13e7-f8b5-4b14-9b2b-1a8966c187b6/IMG20251223141813.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Plenty of sizes to choose from. The middle length was the proper length for this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8850083e-1ec5-41c1-86e9-5efa2090c071/IMG20251223141831.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out Threading the helicoil in once coil at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f33a3052-99b9-4aec-89f1-d4180bbc3d97/IMG20251223143951.jpg DIY projects - Repairing damaged threads on your Subaru! How to install a helicoil. - Make it stand out All set and ready for an intake manifold. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2026/1/25/02-07-sti-limited-trunk-lip-install-without-drilling monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b9bb7941-fd5a-475d-9c6e-0fa08b150d01/side+shot+drivers-3.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out While it was the reason I bought and loved this car originally. I still like having the ability to change the looks when I want to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c7866a07-dadd-4459-8f73-78281faf3224/RR+sunny+qtr+2.0-2.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Just as good in my opinion. Now let’s see how we can install it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cd894528-5777-4dc1-af77-114270b9928c/IMG20250131123121.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out 3M VHB exterior tape to keep this spoiler from flying off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2cea9669-b9dd-4739-8026-d7ff868723c3/IMG20250131123328.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out While the part number is visible here, Subaru no longer sells just the lip spoiler.. You must buy the whole kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5ce22c88-f19a-4a1e-9d0a-ce6d44acfdc7/IMG20241212174053.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out The instructions will give you everything you need to know if you are drilling into the trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/56152fcf-cb53-4812-b6dd-dbdbd21b1ade/IMG20250216144956.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out The raised ledge area is what we are going after. Work around the whole lip to ready it for the 3m adhesive tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/14adcb4b-dd6c-4e5d-a253-3eba46f6121f/IMG20250216145620.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out With everything cleaned you can start in any area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2af717dc-8332-4b9b-959e-f61ef4b7155e/IMG20250216150636.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out This image shows how we need to leave the water channels free to flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4b677bbd-842f-4ff8-8f29-a25092882168/IMG20250216151020.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Here we can see an easy method to take it around the corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e57813fa-ef36-4217-a770-564797325a33/IMG20250216151033.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Lastly make sure you take care of the centering tab by cutting it nice and flush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1dc4892f-4fd0-4a55-9558-7b36d659d6e9/IMG20250211121343.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out We can take our time and clean off the wax and grease on the trunk with our Isopropyl alcohol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ced9c281-4c07-4673-a345-4f15ba088953/IMG20250228150027.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Make sure your start all the pieces of 3M tape before starting to apply it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/46b49845-8c31-4dfb-ab6e-97b57b4492b1/IMG20250228150022.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Keep moving slowly around the vehicle applying pressure as you peel the tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e5fac380-0c9b-4f19-81a8-c43e046469e5/IMG20250228150129.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out The method shown above is the optimum technique to keep the tearing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6677e9d5-3952-4690-952d-efba1383c634/IMG20250228150024.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! For 02-07 Models. - Make it stand out Work your way across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/51adb83b-7f2f-4b96-89ac-db3a87dbe1d6/IMG20250228150403.jpg DIY projects - STi limited trunk lip install without drilling! 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Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out If you are unable to find a set of STi sills in good condition you could use these as your base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/20211d0b-0963-4125-a271-7c0eb02f1c07/IMG20250906082138.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out This is what I was able to come across online. These became my starting point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4e859a5f-f1fd-40da-acaa-9495240e394a/IMG20250906082148.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Find these at Boxerbeauty.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2bc7c230-f322-4b93-9fb0-fc4f81105425/IMG20250907141259.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Sorry Saab owners, but these are all I could find at the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e4db3818-1f47-48f6-a988-4f6233d72f6a/IMG20250907161215.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out I was able to sneak my pick under the corner and get started https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f9d54b88-088b-4877-a7b7-97627b213cbd/IMG20250907161316.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Then I used an old giftcard to keep moving through it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ea88384c-0314-4cd1-974f-73035a013ea8/IMG20250907161352.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out One removed but the glue is still there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f72d60b2-6176-4fa1-851e-590ac75e8143/IMG20250907163654.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out The other three are free. You can see how some of the glue will stay put. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/50cb35ee-b2ed-423a-8989-d09c755d6193/IMG20250913154515.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Now we need to take care of this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/370dc720-d689-49f0-9ca5-1ca8f8bf393e/IMG20250907165742.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out A little bit of Goo B Gone and a scraper will take care of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c48d8bfc-1090-4cdd-8818-87d881e5d258/IMG20250913155609.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Rinsing them out in the sink to make sure its all gone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2ed21291-68b0-4f64-a64a-3cbad71e0c6c/IMG20250907181957.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out 1 done and a few more to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b11d6bd0-6635-49ea-a8cf-352c339a0b35/IMG20250914131801.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out With all of them cleaned up I can start adding the logos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fc4011c4-fd67-498e-a1e6-0c7fcc9aff99/IMG20250914133651.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out After a few tests and measurements the decals have been applied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b7e6633b-4e49-42ff-be32-0f752eac5e70/IMG20250921123313.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. Hack the JDM parts market! - Make it stand out Getting out the instructions and get ready to prep the car for its new parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b628550a-8a75-4595-97ef-7bf416dcd007/IMG20250921123409.jpg DIY projects - Make your own STi door sill plates or refresh a set. 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Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Ready to be fully removed and allow for you to get to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/653c825e-dd2b-4221-9a1a-b41d5097ebae/IMG20250525131028.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Starting from the top this cover will expose the bolt you need to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/16bfbd85-85a2-402c-ae7d-2c18faf22324/IMG20250525131037.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Ready to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6fb3f7c3-2f80-4a0f-a7a1-786c3cd9339e/IMG20250525131635.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out next up is the electrical connector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b8af3768-5097-4794-8454-bcf2db722da7/IMG20250525132025.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Pull out the center tab and it will be unlocked and ready to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/226a71c8-4ab7-4ec8-92cd-ad22eb6dc8b3/IMG20250525132029.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out All done here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d692e136-e6f8-4fe5-abd0-fd0359c3ecdf/IMG20250525132206.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Next up is the top bolt on the retractor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/746eff1f-d060-4e5d-936c-946e52825158/IMG20250525132238.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Then on to the lower bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c125dee0-88d1-482c-b8ff-af26c42043e4/IMG20250525132413.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out It is now free to be moved to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/20a2fec4-0db0-4061-96a3-2012e5cc3108/IMG20250525131629.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out The final bolt is the lower anchor bolt. It can be tough to access but with ratcheting wrenches we should be able to take care of it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ce2f9fff-0329-4286-8ac0-fad2d3d74bda/IMG20250525132803.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Slow and steady. The carpet the biggest difficulty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/080eb4ba-10a7-4f09-acf5-990260cb152f/IMG20250525132811.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Rachet on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/83a841cc-733c-4faf-9057-fdf546638b99/IMG20250525132924.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out We are ready to get the new belt in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b235d077-d8d8-45c1-8bde-95770b60de1b/IMG20250525132934.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Old belt out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/19f96cbb-fc0e-4e99-85c6-d6f0df737989/IMG20250525133432.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Starting with the hardest bolt first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/01bbf476-4817-4504-89e6-4fe1f48e706f/IMG20250525133747.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Moving on to the lower retractor bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/79a65630-a76b-412a-81c4-5297b229da93/IMG20250525133849.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Upper bolt is back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7cd43b0a-acc7-4199-bc1e-37a3d456e498/IMG20250525134221.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out You can go ahead and reinstall the connector. In this image the lock has yet to be set. Make sure to push it in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/89d0d983-2031-4b76-a189-040f5ee92eab/IMG20250525133858.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Last up for the bolts is the upper anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9b2527bb-9e6c-4f16-be73-3b59e9eba9bc/IMG20250525141250.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Upper cover is back on and we can do a bit of testing before placing the trim pieces back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dca2f35c-2c84-4c0b-a2dd-1d9eaab65941/IMG20250525141809.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out All done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f175dc2c-c78c-4279-9f6f-e8ec11bf7d9c/IMG20250525142733.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front seat belt replacement! Because nothing says racecar like red seat belts. - Make it stand out Both in, we can go drive now. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/9/8/top-mount-intercooler-damaged-what-can-you-repair-and-how monthly 0.5 2026-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/52a04984-dd90-4824-a80f-b803ef282432/IMG20240906073428.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out This Jdm tmic has quite a bit more surface area over its North America counterparts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fe1e4e95-b25b-48a6-a496-f051a955cc90/IMG20240808152037.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out While the outside of the box looked relatively intact, a small dent on the outside of the box was enough to cause this damage on the tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2175a902-62f1-41cd-be2a-5969f9d4e1f1/IMG20240808152031.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Another angle of the damage both to the fins and the mounting location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d03db37a-abbd-41d3-89a6-b47f46c61aed/IMG20240906073432.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out After filling the tmic with brake clean for cleaning and testing for leaks. Looked like there were no leaks and it was time to repair it https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a432fd9e-2cd8-4e7e-b0e5-98aca32d87dd/IMG20240906071902.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Supported against the wall with a 2×4, this seems like it will work out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/74ac700f-f825-4c01-9d75-c733ff0dd5ff/IMG20240906071923.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/22b72cd1-2b68-4149-b81b-7bbf2f9bd548/IMG20240906072006.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a9db1def-2cf8-44eb-a475-bb23de624407/IMG20240906072042.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/525a3a62-d94f-4d1a-9807-849d80d28f8a/IMG20240906072210.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/01e4308b-2e81-4294-9dc3-3645eccf875e/IMG20240906072236.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/665abced-bbf3-4ffe-bd42-1915900774b1/IMG20240906072259.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Looks quite good from this side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/44111052-d400-4ff6-a744-4a96b8bab419/IMG20240906072612.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out If you need help with straightening these fins head right over here. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2018/12/29/refreshing-your-intercooler-fins-by-hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/649b5c68-cc2a-458e-8b58-51760253b314/IMG20240908144528.jpg DIY projects - Intercooler damaged... What can you repair and how? - Make it stand out Looks ready to be fitted up! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/11/22/ceramic-coat-your-wheels-in-driveway-keep-your-fresh-wheels-fresh monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/41ede82a-f64b-47ac-8e38-621e3e63bff1/3W1A0571-Pano%7E3.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out You want to keep them as fresh as they day they showed up?!? Then follow along! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b8188954-a35c-4605-9144-5cd2311e83da/IMG20251102130752.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out While it is possible to do this with the wheels bolts on. I decided to make it a little easier by removing them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8d693ff4-8520-4314-886f-3fcfc1a92713/IMG20251102131916.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out To prep these for ceramic coating we need to do a proper cleaning. Follow that off with a deep cleaner agent like Gyeon’s Iron remover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/af8ba897-7865-445c-8e67-5730284b1f0c/IMG20251102132536.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Follow up our cleaning with Gyeon’s Prep to further prepare and degrease the wheel surface for the coating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/14bfe132-2cef-4da5-88b7-fd4467841b97/IMG20251102143332.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Drying is next on our list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b71ca430-6973-40ee-9538-498276d55a37/IMG20251102133518.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Next we see all the items that come inside our Gyeon Rim Evo ceramic coating kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/80d667a5-6661-401d-a237-53474323db07/IMG20251102133559.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Now we can set the suede cloth on the top of the applicator and dab the coating on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/62c4591b-7978-4855-925e-ee18cf7b2a1d/IMG20251102133654.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out You can apply a coating amount as shown above and head towards your wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9741d27c-cc58-4fa1-bbaf-96c60dc8bdcf/IMG20251102133711.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Applying a coating to the sides of the wheel spoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8f68de3a-7225-408d-9f23-a105792d36f0/IMG20251102133713.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Then on to the top and opposite side of the wheel spoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f0fab0f5-0f1e-425c-8bda-8e35db014b95/IMG20251102132718.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out Come through with a microfiber towel to clean off the applied ceramic coating immediately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a8bc8766-af7f-4b81-b84f-4449463aec75/IMG20251102133810.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out You can continue on to the rest of the wheel in the same fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6c11422c-83ec-46c2-8987-92996ecab0c0/IMG20251102144751.jpg DIY projects - Ceramic coat your wheels at home! Keep your fresh wheels fresh! - Make it stand out And the final product should look something like this! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/12/9/dei-titanium-knit-exhaust-sleeve-how-to-keep-the-keep-in-your-downpipe monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9e5eab74-3e9a-4ff9-8003-b955a1a57274/IMG20220605104707.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out My Cobb downpipe on my Forester is a good visual without any heat shields on it. Heat is now able to soak into all the surrounding parts and break down rubbers, plastic, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8a4347cf-b803-48de-898d-76db7c2bc942/IMG20250511143233.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out I picked up the larger 3” x 36” sleeve, but DEI offers many sizes determined by what parts you need to cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/340aa86d-fed7-44ce-a579-8b974582efb8/IMG_20200403_144045.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out A few hand tools and some specialty tools will get it all done for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/36c26e29-ce36-48b6-9c08-48f2831aa4d4/IMG20250511143042%7E2.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve 3”x 36” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/af2266b4-8216-4b72-a394-ba440aca8dc0/IMG20250516134551.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out With my downpipe already installed on the car I decided to leave it on the car and install it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5c86925c-ee9a-4831-9e49-5cbb800f886b/IMG20220519110920.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Before disconnecting the exhaust I decided to remove the 02 sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c1e28198-d356-4ab3-9f71-4e2ca964ee46/IMG_20190125_125542.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out To keep the 02 sensor safe you can disconnect it from the driver’s side for USDM models https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4e967c29-a702-4254-88d6-29d2621f0d99/IMG20250516133037.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Now it is time to take apart the bolts that connect the exhaust and the downpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8ab1e909-7af8-4e33-90fb-2934314b6160/IMG20250511143254.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Your DEI sleeve should be ready to go. But make sure to put on your gloves, sleeves and mask at this time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a570c0ce-9791-41e5-b8fb-a84602431942/IMG20250516125437.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out While the flange is a bit bigger than the inner diameter of the sleeve, but don’t worry.. it will make it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/58e01b7c-b746-4a72-9e3f-677db65e259a/IMG20250516130007%7E2.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out The next difficulty will come from trying to make it over the transmission bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cea37d93-d63f-418d-ac49-d2b10883a1d7/IMG20250516130003.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Once again take your time and it will be able to make it up and over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/af8d47e5-78f9-41c8-9c24-7010f845e4b0/IMG20250516125926.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out The heat sleeve is not to placed on the catalytic converter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dfa9940f-ddad-47b7-959b-78c79f6fb756/IMG20250516130653.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out It should look a little like this once it on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9b465fb9-b725-45f8-bd39-0317b53a6e48/IMG20250808091547.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Once everything is in place you can trim out an opening for the downpipe support bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/589aa417-cbc5-4163-a6e2-0ce0dd8295a0/IMG20250808091530.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out Using the supplied tool you will crank the clamp down until it is completely tightened. They are self locking and so it shouldn’t be too difficult to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8958fe41-03d0-4754-9b24-0b3d6fe151f3/IMG20250922140633.jpg DIY projects - DEI titanium knit exhaust sleeve. How to keep the keep in your downpipe! - Make it stand out This is how it should look when it is completed. I decided to roll the sleeve over the zip ties. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/4/20/2005-07-sti-rear-bumper-bracket-replacement-no-more-saggy-and-loose-bumpers monthly 0.5 2025-11-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b8e1c2c4-3b52-4e9a-8f92-e4ce81c543d1/LR+rr+side+shot-5.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Just trying to keep 20 year old cars looking decent! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5f5a9c1-b29d-48de-9783-018ea53211a0/IMG20250228143043.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Replacing my old damaged over fender flare brought this issue to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f89081be-e03a-48d8-96a4-d52f6a65b14e/IMG20250406153135.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a972a358-0bb5-4c0d-bab3-afdd0c0af2af/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b0fef95e-0598-44fb-9a44-436e6e50e37c/IMG_20200403_144058.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/764ef1c1-a107-4c38-a7e7-c8b714deb48d/IMG20250406142839.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5370182a-c647-4616-8653-182a35f133b0/IMG20250406143410.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9c7da37b-2225-4ddc-9628-c6a497b281ff/IMG20250406133831.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Car is in the work area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e3ace667-0026-4287-9ffe-e5f215a88a06/IMG20250301164720.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Getting the car up in the air helps you access everything a bit easier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3fcdc7df-6dd1-4daa-a6ba-57a3f4234f6f/IMG20250406134940.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out First up is removing any clips holding the lower portion of the bumper to the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/be5734ff-2da7-4241-ac49-7c3c1628ec6a/IMG20250406135002.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out This is the view from the side and the bolt you are looking for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9a073d46-93c0-4f3d-9e2a-aa24e096dee6/IMG20251029100655.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Another angle from below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/da88de1c-29b7-4595-bddb-422aadbbb98f/IMG20250406135332.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out With the bolt removed you can then pull the bumper away from the chassis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/33459980-5da7-41da-8b98-9da15751f15c/IMG20250406143230.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Here is a close up of where that bolt leaves. The lower bracket had to be cut up due to the bolt braking off in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/31c745ff-2931-4db0-925a-431c6df08748/IMG20250406135328.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out The bracket is riveted in which is why we need to remove the whole bumper to replace them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/91dca669-841a-4236-82f4-effd1727ad5b/IMG20250406134111.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Remove the cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a995e54e-e246-4ea0-81f4-5ecf2331f004/IMG20251029100327.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Next up is the clips near the tail lights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/04305c9a-2d33-4ab9-80b2-052da844f02a/IMG20251029100526.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Then you can access the taillights that need to come out. Both sides! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/37db86ad-f924-4a56-a980-a7171294f159/IMG20250406140415.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out With the tail lights out you will now see two more clips and a bolt. Don’t forget the other side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cfff7aba-a8ef-440c-b9d9-8d9ec64ea74b/IMG20251029100539.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Accessing these nuts from the inside of the vehicle will allow the center section of the bumper be freed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/334f7362-f788-4f9f-8760-007c55e5c293/IMG20251029100445.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out You will also need to disconnect the wiring for the tag lights. It’s the black connector to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/65c15616-b332-476b-b707-9af5e621c5d1/IMG20250406150021.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out The bumper has been freed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c4ce4958-0d81-4800-a785-d5262dfe01d9/IMG20250406142253.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Finding the bumper a nice place to keep it from getting scratched up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4ef4f826-394e-4db4-a408-c69e6eea6b0f/IMG20250406144806.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Since the brackets are riveted on you will need to drill them out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/98e235fd-7e1b-4dda-9d0c-a97dfe379ed1/IMG20250406145053.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out New bracket installed and rivets ready to go in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/26c510b3-f749-40bf-82be-bf81c297f70a/IMG20250406150108.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! No more saggy and loose bumpers! - Make it stand out Rivets fully installed and bracket on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b02e7cc7-efb7-40a6-86e5-1b6a2609f0ea/IMG20250406145940.jpg DIY projects - 2005-07 Sti rear bumper bracket replacement! 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Make it memorable with an Antigravity lithium battery! - Make it stand out Next J hook to go in and hold the battery safely in the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b86b0afd-2a2d-4884-8ee3-51f6dc7f7059/IMG20250804141949.jpg DIY projects - Subaru battery replacement! Make it memorable with an Antigravity lithium battery! - Make it stand out The positive terminal will go on first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/100a4681-4704-43fc-8c0b-99f084bccadf/IMG20250804143216.jpg DIY projects - Subaru battery replacement! Make it memorable with an Antigravity lithium battery! - Make it stand out Up next will be the negative terminal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/231d3243-16a5-46cb-82b5-8a2b74acfcfb/IMG20250808071254.jpg DIY projects - Subaru battery replacement! Make it memorable with an Antigravity lithium battery! - Make it stand out All done! With an extra Antigravity battery tracker plus, you will see more on that later. But this allows you to know where you battery and car is at your fingertips. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/4/10/04-07-sti-wing-hardware-and-seal-replacement-what-is-hiding-underneath-this-massive-wing monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7df27b4e-05b9-4e2f-9e75-4d2efe21c87d/dumper-2.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out It looks nice on the outside.. but what lies below the surface.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/227e2bd2-5daf-4579-a69f-edcd320b0700/IMG20250407072547.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out While Subaru added a couple of fluid exits on the wing.. as you can see it still has the ability to pool up and cause some issues. The image above showcases what happens when the water is trapped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3b5d6d32-26da-4b21-a36f-15a410ddbc03/IMG_20200403_144045.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/175d5664-0769-48db-ab42-b4a6d7ee7924/61fWRLsErWL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/605476f5-ee30-42d0-a037-c7c2d1a99589/71ziJ2fX6IL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/93d1fb5a-7069-4f94-bcf3-c671719534cb/71kITE3FNIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bf2e5972-f284-47cd-ac78-462f259f5a55/611-ScSGqIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4818314d-e913-4f95-aa3f-7f957df0a81a/IMG20250216095550.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out All the seals and then some https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f8409cbf-e454-47e0-82f4-c7245f2bd94d/IMG20250330101544.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c1603331-25da-454b-95ca-bab5fe09116e/71vNkjQJbBL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ed70978a-20ef-4fc2-ad39-ef3e9b360431/IMG20250202105322.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e6d8b085-5a5c-4a6b-bfee-5111f34e2ed8/IMG20250629102706.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out If the body shop isn’t assisting you with removing the nuts. Here is a good image of all of them. Two near the rear quarter of the car will be covered by rubber stoppers, make sure to get them before trying to yank the wing off. As well as unplugging the 3rd brake light! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/916a0a19-8e88-4f20-afe3-62ff1ed1ed70/IMG20250411071055.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out First up is removing all the nuts that hold the wing on the trunk lid. Don’t forget to unplug the 3rd brake light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3743be13-b544-476b-ba68-b2678e75bfda/IMG20250215090507.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out The trunk lid you will be looking at won’t likely be this clean. This is after the body shop removed the rust and repainted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/28fcfd68-8bc4-493f-9be9-1f8592e57b46/IMG20250314153309.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Now we can get a view underneath of what is happening. Plenty of rust on the studs and and wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/778bae7d-6e51-4f15-afda-f99edb76b888/IMG20250314153221.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Up close we see the biggest perpetrator of the rust. This safety wire connects the upper and lower portions of the wing together. It is not going to be easy to get this stud removed from the plastic holder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/040e1927-7a96-4e1a-ac1e-3f81cbff4454/IMG20250407072547.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Soaking the stud and wire was very necessary to get these apart. If you have an induction heater, that can make it a bit easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/145c301b-ce21-403a-9a91-14f99a757e54/IMG20250414081625.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here we can see the safety wire separated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/adabda12-9a90-4eb9-86cf-33a36488a7c1/IMG20250404072226.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Next we are soaking the stud to get it free, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5fff5f7b-9b08-482a-8b5a-fa1a1f756711/IMG20250407072122.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Using a small pick to help brake apart the rust to allow it to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/75c4ac9e-55c9-4057-9ff4-f94b838201e9/IMG20250409071032.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out If you don’t have an inductive heater, a cutoff wheel can be beneficial to add heat. This should allow it to break free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/aa910ef1-dc79-4005-898f-8bc2032ca475/IMG20250409072646.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out With heat and rust penatrent you can now start to slowly tap with your mallet and screwdriver. Be careful, too much force can easily break the plastic housing on the wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/201778c6-83a5-4df2-b2a8-f4156df4cec9/IMG20250409072548.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here is the completion of our hardwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/75fe73cf-fc86-4e92-8c04-2890c39310ed/IMG20250410074904.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out And the stud that will replace it. You can see how misshaped the stud has become with the rust, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/65f4cbdf-8f4e-4cb3-b0e1-cbb7962034ce/IMG20250414081530.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Using your favorite sander/grinder you can proceed to remove the remaining rust from the safety wire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/74b79208-672e-4f42-aab1-e5559f84e09f/IMG20250414082316.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out All cleaned up and ready for the next step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3c58ab8c-44f7-4b3a-837e-1d6648d514bc/IMG20250422082758.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out With your bottle of metal prep we will soak the eyelet to ready it for the next steps. In the background you will see a glove which I filled with metal prep and slide the eyelet into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/734614ca-11f7-4884-9915-2442188883e5/IMG20250422082445.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Post metal prep bath the eyelet looks ready for the next step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/889a991b-9702-4a27-821d-f63e3f33c369/IMG20250422080012.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out With a new glove in hand I filled a fingertip with Cleaner Degreaser and allowed it to sit for the allotted time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bfbf1ee4-5ff6-4f28-8513-398b3b8793c0/IMG20250422091305.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out The final step to the process is dunking into the sealer. This is very straightforward as shown. I will recommend you to reseal the can as it is drying and let it drip on a towel. Otherwise your sealer will dry out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/851276d1-3873-4354-bd30-2166494fcb7a/IMG20250422133357.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Allow the proper time to cure before applying a second coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8285daee-e89c-4100-b7e0-b4f3ff5db553/IMG20250505130356.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out After twenty years of being attached to the trunk lid I noticed that these foam cushions were toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6352a9a4-ea5e-455e-87f9-88ce72a85662/IMG20250505130412.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here is a good visual of the old cushion versus a new one from Subaru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d429a532-11f4-442a-9b0d-68cdaf3ece90/IMG20250505130846.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out I was going to just swap out the studs until I noticed the new studs were a raw material. Unlike the older studs that had a plating to them. I decided to remove cushions and replace them without adding new studs.. as long as they weren’t the two that had rusted apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/41cb3ca4-cb9e-4a1d-a6b2-8dc59b97237b/IMG20250505130217.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out I wanted to do this right and so I bought the cheapest studs I could to remove and use the foam cushion they come with. This is the cheapest way to replace them all, buy these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a5a2a399-50c4-47ce-93ab-8fb230c6f213/IMG20250507074055.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out A clear decal keeps moisture from getting and causing corrosion on this bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d6cb46a1-d5a9-476c-85d9-15e1af2f5391/IMG20250507074039.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here is your part number to fix this. These things aren’t cheap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c12d3d02-dff6-4c74-b79e-30facb30b57b/IMG20250507074403.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Easiest way I found to install these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e2f66358-333f-4a95-98d7-a7c8dc297684/IMG20250507074239.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Completed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/45792a92-3dc0-41c1-b8e3-f4b7b7d6b6d1/IMG20250416121103.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out If you are getting ready to tackle this project, make sure to get these in advance. I found trouble trying to order them all. This delayed my project for a couple of weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8b66cdf4-c07c-4824-a26e-c6645a40d181/IMG20250416121109.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out So many to buy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cef04cee-f8ad-4b1f-ae80-abdbd15423b2/IMG20250410080001.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out After twenty years these seals are barely even recognizable as a seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cc276d34-8054-4876-91e9-fdca83b2a753/IMG20250410080544.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Some will come off easier than others. I used light pressure and my finger tip to just roll them off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9651f624-9ade-42d2-8ff1-6688800d5776/IMG20250430074448.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Packing A will go towards the back of the car and underneath the 3rd brake light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a91c27df-46f6-4173-94b8-35557e0f47d3/IMG20250430074532.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bdda668a-ece0-448c-8e51-f7221e07ff0e/IMG20250501074631.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Packing B goes towards the front of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/81cef520-ea96-4385-8d98-ccbe622b2085/IMG20250501074501.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/64e3853c-0b20-4462-9b6f-00eb344e1500/IMG20250501073704.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Next to Packing A you place packing E to the right and left of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2295b408-d61d-454f-b4bf-8e0582fa5020/IMG20250501075811.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Packing C will go up top and Packing D will be along the side. Not shown on the bottom around the curve is another Packing A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7506d9f0-20bd-4577-923c-2532dd2159e2/IMG20250501080030.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Might as well replace it if everything else is fresh and new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e0e471a1-a80a-4e3b-bffb-aaf6463cc4ca/IMG20250502073656.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here is a great example of buying a longer piece and cutting it to make smaller sections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/460691f5-0656-4da5-9ffc-4164f988142c/IMG20250502073718.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out I was unable to purchase enough packing C pieces so I used a packing D and cut it down to the right size. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2f312ad3-6836-4ff1-aacd-53d7d188ad91/IMG20250502074224.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here we are all finished with the seals. Next up will be a piece of tape to hold the safety wire in place and keep it from rubbing the trunk lid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/def944cc-f005-4d16-bdde-1aa972ce2815/Screenshot+2025-08-09+085441.png DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Another source if you need assistance with placing your seals is finding a Subaru parts website and using this to help guide you of the locations they should be in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/99dd448f-5e6f-4425-8779-01aeb9084623/IMG20250629101950.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out It should look something like this with all the pieces fitted and ready to be installed back onto the trunk lid. Make sure all your mounting studs are locked into position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e7f03cc6-73fb-4532-bf9b-65a2b3d56d02/IMG20250629101822.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Ready to lifted up on to the trunk lid. I recommend using a friend when putting this together, especially if the trunk lid is mounted to the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5abd41b-cbb2-4c60-866e-7878ce57a96b/IMG20250629101741.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Trunk lid bolted on and ready to accept the wing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/15594b6d-4046-4185-8a69-740c7baa5217/IMG20250629102135.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Here is a good view of how everything needs to get lined up. The yellow wiring can be a little tricky when trying to hold the wing and route it through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1efebaf3-6ac1-409f-8060-2cc2f28b9703/IMG20250629102706.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Now you can add all of the nuts on to help hold the wing to the trunk. Torque spec for these bolts should be 5.5 foot pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2b575dd2-4ef3-42d3-bbaa-f3c13e6b1e71/IMG20250629102534.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Make sure to plug you 3rd brake light back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/622c8b8d-29de-441e-af02-f67fbc16174d/IMG20250629102709.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out Make sure you don’t miss any hidden studs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4eb89992-bccf-4b4e-986e-2bd9a233ae5f/IMG20250629103241.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STi Wing overhaul. What lies beneath this giant rally wing... - Make it stand out This is one that is hidden behind a rubber stopper, Make sure to tighten it up! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/5/9/subaru-paint-care-and-cleaning-tips monthly 0.5 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f22c6ffd-901e-49da-b2f3-fa45f51745b6/3W1A6152-2.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Gyeon’s basic wash kit shown above. If you don’t know where to start or are looking for a fresh start Gyeons got you covered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/54194a3d-59a5-409c-9748-f70d6359de05/IMG20250508181704.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Gyeon cleaning mitt in its home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/20523137-a4db-4fcc-9d94-7a3e2b4a7320/IMG20250508183501.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Gyeon’s drying towel in action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e9481f71-d3b9-4cbd-9390-df843890dbf8/61t8qOD6%2B8L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Cheap and super effective! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/93dcb3c5-62fb-4cbe-9a06-e1ec2bd40656/IMG20250508181457_01.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Any buckets will do. This is what I have used for many years with my grit guards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6235086a-7e4c-43a8-9216-4e392039ecc4/IMG20250508175501.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out The products we will be using today. Foam is our prewash, Bathe will take care of the heavier dirt and Wet coat is our sealant to keep everything looking good between washes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ff972982-ca4c-4cfc-b73f-f75d382f4783/IMG20250508180548.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out The rest of the setup is rolled out and ready for a bath. The sun is going down and shortly the car will be in the shadows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c4394cad-faf0-48dc-a923-c4b4f223ef35/IMG_20190422_180504.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out My three bucket method utilizes a wheel and (left) tire bucket, (center) a soap bucket and (right) a rinse bucket. This helps keep your cleaning tools free of dirt which could cause wear and tear on the clear coat/paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e6d0e4d4-0346-4052-a528-e01376a9a72f/IMG20250508181457_01.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Straight from Gyeon: Use 15-20ML of Bathe per four gallons of the warm water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/763c491c-5132-489c-b7a1-d48934ff31be/IMG20250508181016.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out This was my first time using Gyeon Foam, Astro foam cannon and my Ryobi pressure washer, but I think it came out pretty well. With a proper mixture with a quality product like Gyeon Foam you will get a good level of foam that sticks and helps drag away the loose dirt to keep your paint safe during the washing process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/83f6d51f-5a64-4f50-afc8-f7907e3f2ce5/IMG20250508181704.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Gyeon cleaning mitt chilling in the soap bucket! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6e6026aa-20e0-4d91-b57a-1fa00067928b/IMG20250508182128.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Moving one panel at a time you can take your soapy mitt over the panels. After the soap has been applied you can clean the mitt and rinse the panel. Then move on to the next until the car is all clean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f09193d9-c05e-4024-a340-bbcdc510c69e/IMG20250508181336_01.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out The car is all clean but still wet. Looks like it is ready for Wet coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4a99ee19-f72d-48f9-a37d-1182f66e9102/IMG20250508183954.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out Super soft and absorbent, this is by far the best drying towel I have used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f1b5d337-6663-4cd4-a6f5-7cbf37ac1f88/IMG20250508183549.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out I was able to easily dry the car off without even ringing this towel out once. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6ba0706b-0931-4606-beaa-b15c5288c61e/IMG20250508191440.jpg DIY projects - How to wash your Subaru! Featuring the Gyeon Basic wash kit! - Make it stand out All shined up and ready for the weekend! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/5/14/subaru-exhaust-install-getting-rumbly-with-cobbs-ti-exhaust monthly 0.5 2025-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/68f3a9fa-132a-4c0a-8331-751c5f1bdf28/IMG20250516134551.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Time to make a change from the Invidia exhaust that came with my car https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/68d52cab-2f1a-4eab-8b3b-776f56f85bec/qNQHYYp.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Any parts that you swap out will have an effect on the sound, this is one way to really change the sound of your boxer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c3913611-a1b2-4cc2-8016-fa40b96c3ce4/IMG_20200208_142546.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6244572c-1c66-4ef8-bd05-83b9a1025ede/IMG_20200403_144031.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dae1e96d-1217-46dd-aefb-b6221cf49aa1/IMG_20220110_073328.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/028553bd-202c-4cfa-8436-764d50635880/81PlERdwo5L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/07f64306-a4df-49f9-b7bd-747a4fdd92b6/3W1A6216.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7417c3eb-4a20-485c-b56d-38b2403f12ce/IMG20250516135002.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2f45c6cd-89de-418e-928d-7e2a90459184/IMG20250516134644.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/530d0a69-be29-404a-848b-aa6388478c32/UNI-001-243_main.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dea3d977-0e05-4c00-86ec-8d35d1b3c6d8/IMG20250516133319.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d0a00520-a2af-4542-9732-4129a321f743/LyZ5PIo.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out With the car full supported it isnt a bad idea to leave a tire or two under the car to help keep you safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/acdaae27-2aa9-46a1-a5fe-4ad0c8a0056a/IMG20240826122800.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Here is where we will start, finding our way to the connection between the downpipe and midpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/13a3a343-e3a3-4370-91f9-0827266a614e/IMG_20190405_083854.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out These two bolts are up first. Watch out for the gasket falling out and trying to strike you. Two more bolts in the rear and the exhaust hanger will free the midpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1bfdcf06-aaff-433f-9538-7eacd6fcdcbb/IMG20250525112555.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Here is an example of how to use the exhaust pliers to easily remove the exhaust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b2a3f23b-33d8-4e22-a80f-bd33406db48e/IMG20250525112400.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out One of the three bushings to help release the old outgoing exhaust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7dc9428b-21b5-47dc-954c-3ac62a0f2d31/IMG20250525112252.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Another hanger is located towards the driver’s side of the bumper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1eafa8df-d711-42af-8b34-208ceba3817a/IMG20250525152005.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out And the final hanger is located in the middle of the rear of the car. If you have the factory splitter it is very easy to locate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/119ba7dd-16d5-42b0-ae24-4ab272039632/IMG20250516132053.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out With the old system off we can now get ready to install the new Cobb unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/63a3ac35-5bc7-428f-a7fd-9e3e162a2a66/IMG20250516132228.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out This is also a great time to replace your old tired hanger bushings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ba367be5-e21a-46a3-b90b-31965fa54fba/IMG20250525153758.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out New bushings in place and holding up the midpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b812a352-7844-492d-9851-cd2bf466bd60/IMG20250516133037.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out The midpipe is now installed but not tightened to make it easy line up the other pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/252f53e5-6ce9-457a-8381-12849389ff65/IMG20250516133319.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out After loosely installing the front bolts we can slide the hanger in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/79c04223-3faa-43fb-8a3a-847f9ff2a7c2/IMG20250504132833.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out The muffler comes well packed and protected. Time for it to go on the vehicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/44b6673a-ec1a-49bb-98be-840a479f82be/IMG20250516133739.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out I found installing the front hanger made it easy to support and still move the muffler and midpipe together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dcadc961-e3bf-443d-8ddc-e12522df5a2b/IMG20250516133621.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Sliding the rear muffler section over the midpipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a8b61fa8-1a3e-48c5-9ff0-177bd2e7ba01/IMG20250516133624.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Once the pipes are in place you can move back to the muffler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5b5dc99c-61ff-456e-b90b-f65e30a95dcf/IMG20250516133834.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5ead2b9e-b89b-49fa-831b-b1a1d44a8d24/IMG20250516133942.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1296d1d8-d7aa-4fe3-8b10-30b6af2b0bc2/IMG20250516133039.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out You can go ahead and tighten up your connections points. I started with the midpipe to downpipe connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/84839c7a-c343-4f48-b5ea-b23fbdff449f/IMG20250525153808.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Midpipe to muffler section is up next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4e4e9677-7302-41a6-a1c7-76bf82b7dab4/IMG20250516134644.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Last up is the muffler tip! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4ca13e00-23d3-4973-9d20-a2126f9e5efa/IMG20250516134655.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Cobb raw titanium tip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5a38c7ee-bf6d-4452-b39b-4564dba5b611/IMG20250516135002.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Which one fits your preference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d45392c2-0a40-46f9-b194-d31ef5c26637/IMG20250516134951.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Cobb blued TItanium tip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/49778955-08de-4e73-b428-229af88d4f91/IMG20250524173143.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out I went with the more tame setup, we will see if it stays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4a559368-0d88-4a11-a21f-ddb1ab0d5450/cobb+exhaust+rear+shot.jpg DIY projects - Subaru exhaust install! Getting rumbly with Cobb's Ti exhaust. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2025/4/13/extending-the-life-of-your-leather-steering-wheel-with-gyeon monthly 0.5 2025-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/de7884b6-8c21-425f-97b1-31613c627705/IMG20230707164958.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out On the left my brand new steering wheel from Reggie’s custom wheels. On the right twenty years of abuse on the factory leather wheel. If you have recently bought a new wheel start taking care of it now! Otherwise your future is shown below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/afe0671c-5a32-4a8a-a955-8d68d84e6539/1000017468.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out This image came from Reggie’s custom wheels where he has cleaned the right side of the wheel while leaving the left side as it was. What you can see if the shininess… you are supposed to have a nice matte finish, otherwise you leather will start to degrade and fail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bfd23b12-b1c7-48b7-b736-b77b30db9b19/IMG20250413115428.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out What will happen if you don’t take care of it.. this. You can see the leather has broken down and the is now coming off. Maintenance is much cheaper than replacing the wheel.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a52ac661-9b8e-4ded-bc8c-f73061f07ce9/3W1A6120.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/12c9a5eb-133b-4f5b-963f-c14979579579/IMG20230707164940.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Before we start I want to say this is something you need to start early with your leather products in your car. My old STi steering wheel was in pretty rough shape so I couldn’t save it, but if you are picking up a new wheel make sure to take care of your investment for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3e666aff-685d-4a72-ae0b-dba5753edbf4/IMG20250412193537.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Since this wheel has been on for a less than a week, it didn’t need much precleaning. When it is time to reapply I will be using the Leather cleaner to make sure to get a proper deep clean on the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cad7dc8f-f513-45c1-93e2-6a683ee90057/IMG20250412193736.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out A little finishing wipe down with a microfiber for the center section of the wheel. Now it’s prepped and ready for the final touches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7587ab1e-61ae-4881-9241-5489dececb05/IMG20250412192516.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Next up it is time to add the Gyeon Leather coat treatment to the steering wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9963e8c0-84af-4f4f-a424-aef068db3706/1000017179.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Leather coat is very simple to apply by adding a spritz and massaging it in with a microfiber towel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/489d88bc-7c20-43c2-ac88-9526628f1e1d/IMG20250413121427.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Preserve is applied to the center section of the steering wheel to keep it looking fresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f70aa166-facf-4211-a631-ea3b10fdcfeb/1000017182.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Preserve can be handled in the same method. Add a small amount to a microfiber towel and then rub into the material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1bc7061f-205c-46b8-8810-793f8430474a/1000017181.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out Should come out like this! Looks amazing and is protected! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e897bfe8-0ec8-419c-8017-86f8f40a3f54/IMG20250412194639.jpg DIY projects - Extending the life of your leather steering wheel with Gyeon! - Make it stand out If you already have the products out, you can spend a few minutes to freshen up anything else covered in leather. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/12/5/jdm-spec-c-12-liter-tmic-water-sprayer-tank-how-to-install-it-on-your-usdm-sti monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cf2f5898-9fff-494c-8104-e7445329b4be/IMG20241005153036.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Why couldn’t we have just had this one in the first place… ? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bf148d52-60ed-4ba3-ad30-81375fc14c23/IMG20240927191605%7E2.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out While you can use it with a standard I"?C water sprayer button. Adding an Auto button is a great way to take advantage of the increased fluid capacity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8b55e452-708f-457b-a7b3-00ee72a79b27/IMG20240927091758.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5aa634a-9171-4296-95a0-60c3ba923cd2/716mcSHUCjS._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/42f706a6-8f43-457d-8124-6abbd25b11b7/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0e4e23c4-bb2b-4735-9671-e9b3c2104b86/71R0OUF1mqL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bee39ec3-7c21-4a65-b791-61291439a2e3/IMG20241009181634.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e0f2d117-e397-4019-9283-77ba17c2159c/IMG20241005153441.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Subaru spec c 12L tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9ea4d0bf-8ee7-473c-a3cd-f03c671d9be1/IMG20240906173720.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Here is where we will begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5af8808c-31d6-4db7-81a6-59423682b98f/IMG20231026101614.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Every project starts with removing a first bolt, here is yours. There will be one on each side of the seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cd1754c9-38a3-4ab2-a8ea-c0aa203111ca/IMG20231026101916.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out With the lower seat removed you will find the bolts that hold the upper portion of the back seat in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/827ddbd4-46fa-46ac-90dc-4bc195f468e8/IMG20231026101801.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out You will find two of these on either side of the backseat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2697578a-806a-4217-9ee7-2b5e32862c44/IMG20231026101930.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Once the bolts are all removed the seat can slide up and be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2e8e6441-3024-45ff-ac37-ac5628288ad2/IMG20231026101953.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Next up will be taking out these two brackets that support the rear seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/18c6d93e-b8d4-48ca-8c4b-875586e3217a/IMG20240726074949.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Braces/bracket out and ready for the new brackets the to go in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2c365633-be57-4336-887b-a29e5bfb83e1/IMG20241006101505.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Removing a few clips we can gain access to the TMIC tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dbcf52b2-7185-4482-b90d-fcb2a801f8a9/IMG20241006102003.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out With the trunk liner out of the way this is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3ce06519-bf99-4fe7-bdd9-bf7fd9498312/IMG20241006102045.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Disconnect this connector from the top of the 4L tmic tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/05ee2f88-eedc-4842-acfa-773f035d1e6f/IMG20241109123430.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Only two bolts hold the tank in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7b54128a-b3ff-4c49-a90c-f50160b41602/IMG20241109123647.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Here is the second bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/50d15d3a-a4a1-4086-b56b-4d9d55a6b47a/IMG20241109123217.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Disconnect the hose from here to remove the 4L tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b92a05a9-07d3-4a04-904f-7cbf33a8db83/IMG20241109125549.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Ready to find a new home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bcbc7696-6d11-4457-b5bc-8c90ff4ca367/IMG20240726194853.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Once the braces are removed you can install them on the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e945ac14-462c-47dc-9372-47c058146cb5/IMG20240726194927.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Up close look at the nuts that need to be removed to install the braces in the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/be5ca986-35bd-42a1-a1b2-b31d092c76d1/IMG20240726183121.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out When installing the Jspeed traction bar I installed the braces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8b6e8ed0-dd1b-4b2c-890f-2aea8d2772ff/IMG20241006095517.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Now it is time to install the 12L tank. I have had the brackets lengthened to allow for clearance with the Yamaha damper bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a44a01a9-5de6-43a1-9b55-32e48f436750/IMG20241006095610.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Remove the nuts and brackets to ready it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1ff0b423-db93-4b86-9033-0c36be5a3530/IMG20241006095833.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Slide the brackets over the support braces and thread on the nuts to hold it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/146b9972-9b7e-49a2-8fd6-f7c265f4a6f8/IMG20241006101417.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Once all the brackets are in place you can tighten them down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/480d5a96-728c-4f0b-802a-cc422302722a/IMG20241006102840.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Now that the 12l tank is mounted you can move to the wiring and hoses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bb4b3484-6d15-413b-9e73-625a034cbef6/IMG20241006182101.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out First up is measuring out the amount of wiring you will need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a5ef013d-78ac-467a-b5ee-f87b2cc1f1ad/IMG20241008161953.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Then you can get to soldering them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a21c68fb-d1b1-4269-98d6-3e95ce68e014/IMG20241009181634.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Using the crumping pliers you can add all the proper connectors and slide them into the connector housings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/28e83a9a-855c-4e20-a94d-22970cc8d7a0/IMG20241009183206.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out Wiring is half routed and being tested for operation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8baafe02-f3a6-4704-a4bf-3cc1819ac938/IMG20241006103342%7E2.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out The connection point for the tmic feed line can be removed from the bracket right here. Then you can find where the two hoses have a connector and disconnect the hose that used to run to the smaller tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c132e13d-2c69-4333-845c-114690f3cd89/VID20241006181917_exported_3530.jpg DIY projects - JDM spec C 12 liter tmic water sprayer tank! How to install it on your 04-07 STi - Make it stand out You can now attached the hose on the 12L tank and test out your setup. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/10/4/jdm-subaru-auto-intercooler-sprayer-can-it-be-installed-in-a-04-07-usdm-sti monthly 0.5 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b6cbff97-7374-4d0d-a3e7-587fc6fba031/IMG20240207203855.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out New to me Jdm auto sprayer button and your standard USDM sprayer button https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5ca3b54-75b0-4f85-9b4a-3cf5907607d0/IMG20240927191614.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/48560ae6-00c1-4512-a804-c69c9dc35683/IMG20240321122616.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Fluke dvom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/08a6f620-cb0d-4ea4-83c5-71fe8e007785/IMG20240927091758.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Wire crimpers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b6a08234-f8ae-497b-a08c-55e0d288b588/IMG20240927084447.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Wiring from another Subaru makes this much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a2235c4b-f300-4a9a-a5fc-cdb98a940d36/IMG20240927133636.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Auto sprayer button, hose, and the Hobbs switch shown here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9bc861a8-9ce7-473f-98e6-197e180fde6c/IMG20240321122437.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out No pressure on the Hobbs terminal and so it is an open circuit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/62342524-a94f-4126-8339-3ff2f7b9fcc0/IMG20240321122616.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out We add over 5 psi and we now have a complete circuit between the two sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/10f4eac9-ab1b-441c-8959-5ab58cd13538/IMG20240927083246.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Lonely Usdm button on my 2005 Sti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9e040f91-2f6f-4b47-8a85-2262671b039d/IMG20240927083434.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out One plastic screw holds it in place on this side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/991fb384-8538-4f75-bea9-340fbf57b4f4/IMG20240927084149.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out The factory Usdm connector and wires to give you an idea of how it is setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/91a7b527-fc59-4e7e-bb99-22d4334a46aa/IMG20240927092730.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Cutting the factory four wire hardness off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/178e244e-bd59-4ca5-9565-a62475cb56b4/IMG20240927093053.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Stripped back and ready for the additional wires for the Auto sprayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f33d3b4c-ec2f-488b-b0e3-72ba5348ec5c/IMG20240927084447.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out This is the wiring harness I found in an 2004 Outback at the junkyard. It is located in the same location as the Sti buttons. This makes wiring this up a breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b106b423-347c-40a3-a33a-f7b6cd761a43/IMG20241004123829.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Yellow(YR) is ignition source power for both the switch and the intercooler timer. Red(RW) sends power to the Intercooler timer to power on when the spray switch is pressed. Violet(V) and Orange (OrW) illuminate the button when powered on. The connector number is B294 which is a 6-pin connector visible in the left corner of the diagram. Pin 2 will be Orange, Pin 3 will be Yellow, Pin 4 is Violet, and Pin 5 is Red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fae1158c-3818-46d9-bdb1-17cccfa65a31/IMG20241004141523.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out A closer look at the portion of the circuit we will be dealing with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0e8c0c00-bdd1-489c-9d59-58b2b50e793e/IMG20240322130318.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Check the location of your pins within your connectors. They may be different or you may need to reorganize them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4e9fd98a-77c1-40bb-8129-4116f1f45ed2/IMG20240322130313.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Make sure your connector has enough pins for the button you have decided to use it on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/19c27770-3baa-4d9a-8d6d-234ee734d7c8/IMG20240927085616.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Prepping some of the wiring before going into the car. I only use the colors found on the oem harness because your colors liekly won’t be the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c61f76a7-b517-46a3-b165-56cc67c865b0/IMG20241105124554.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out This is where I ended grounding the circuit for the time being. It’s a perfect good ground but I’d like to clean up the wiring for this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4eac96b1-ab8c-4a48-9ab8-387685d6a3b0/IMG20241004142444.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Now we need to splice in the Auto sprayer with the Usdm wiring. The wiring has been color coated on the Auto sprayer to indiciate where it will be merging to the Usdm wiring. On the 6-pin Auto sprayer connector we will tie in to these points. Pin 1 goes to a chassis ground, Pin 6 is not used, Pin 5 will merge with the (Y) yellow power wire, Pin 3 heads to the Hobbs switch, Pin 4 will merge with (V) illumination and Pin 2 merges with (OrW) Illumination. We have one empty pin on the Hobbs switch so it will complete the circuit to the (Rw) Red wire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/69b41c2f-7804-4526-bb38-b8ee8af9175a/IMG20240927134513.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Power source for the Hobbs Switch being put together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e2096f25-d312-45f3-98ba-23d8a56856fa/IMG20240927134020.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Vacuum sourced from the boost gauge hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d3e37737-cabb-4240-ac00-309956190a21/IMG20240927094352.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Test run before laying down solder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/178fc66c-6d42-4700-9636-639cb2ec3d99/IMG20240927094731.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out We have working buttons! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/031b0b86-5f62-443d-ae68-6ff31e8b2285/IMG20241105124550.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Solder is applied and it ready for reassembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c5631f46-7868-40ea-8335-bf412ec248ad/IMG20241009194157.jpg DIY projects - Jdm Subaru Auto intercooler sprayer. Can it be installed in a 04-07 Usdm STi? - Make it stand out Everything working as intended! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/12/24/zqkcdz2m8y5ewknpmxc7qwcf5ynomh monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/059582a8-3a22-4896-944d-ffd3215fd680/IMG20240903075126.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Subaru engine bays are pretty tough to make them pretty. Hopefully we just don’t make it look worse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5928d215-36b8-4936-8d11-745a95d6d6ae/IMG20240907182245.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d57b2a0f-a207-472d-9a44-42748ce2bb7c/IMG_20200403_144058.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/80802d59-f34c-460d-868a-2ab456f9855a/respirator.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/42d41362-1083-40a1-af7f-05d7736dfd41/bottle.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d3e94ea4-e59d-4820-a9ae-7d98fc780645/IMG20240907163020.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out With the tmic removed you can start the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/969ad5aa-7eac-4a08-beb8-62001c0a8917/IMG20240907163137.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out You can use either painter’s tape or microfiber towels to keep the cleaner and water from making it’s way inside the tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2435911d-7406-4faf-b6cc-eb7ebd9d8df3/IMG20240907163611.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Taped up and ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a25909ae-e5d7-4343-b624-3bbe31a00084/IMG20240907163720.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out A light rinse and scrubbing helps clean off any surface contaminants before applying the aluminum cleaner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fdcf78da-b026-4b01-805b-f6c34bd87243/IMG20240907164510.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out It’s time to get to work. This also shows our before image of how the tmic looked. This is also your second warning for putting on your respirator and gloves before spraying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/81bbe98d-bd94-497e-8168-c1208fefc929/IMG20240907164740.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out In this image we can see the brightener+cleaner working hard. I used heavy layers on the tanks while going easy on the fins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3e2a8f06-dfe0-40fa-8e04-fef5692bd7cf/IMG20240907165853.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Each cleaner will be different, so take note of the time it should be left on. This you can rinse it off and see where you are. What you see above is after 3-4 coats and rinses. With the product I used you will see core brighten right up and the tanks will darken. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b1458421-62f4-4d5a-adf9-60c3b97fa1f3/IMG20240907182245.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Now you probably aren’t too keen on the tanks and core mismatching in finish. My next step was to sprits the area with a water bottle and scrub it with a brush. This is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8496b4b8-6fdc-4fd8-945b-925faa85dbe8/IMG20240907182241.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Once the surface of the tank looks similar to the image above you can use your spray bottle to rinse it back off. This process will bring the allow the tanks to lighten in color. Continue until you are happy with the results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3d46ef0d-7a5f-4b67-b191-62cc032abd8e/IMG20240907184442.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out While I could have continued and used other techniques to really perfect it. I was running out of daylight and I was pretty happy with the results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d65660ed-24b2-4333-b589-75c616f6990d/IMG20240907191807.jpg DIY projects - Shine up your Subaru intercooler! Shiny things for your engine bay. - Make it stand out Not a true before and after but we can see how a the Tnic in the foreground is much brighter, Plenty of the darker areas have been cleared away and it looks much more uniform. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/11/19/kartboy-outrigger-bushing-spacers monthly 0.5 2025-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/df79247f-37f0-4a62-bf75-7937b14db3a0/side+stunner+corrected.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out If you haven’t added these spacers yet… these are going to have a huge effect on the drivetrain when shifting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b61c04e1-7e81-4f06-907a-4b82d2802428/IMG20241116153609.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Here is your typical outrigger bushing. I was at a scrapyard picking up some parts and snagged this poto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2c11deb9-d0d0-4065-adda-2b7d4fbcb350/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Ares extension set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cba0e4dc-ab09-45d3-9e02-5340b180b98f/IMG20241116125725.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c1f4723e-2baf-4bd3-8707-c49cd3c79c6f/IMG20241116125934.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Even with my pretty low car I can easily get underneath it and replace these. So a jack is optional. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/57a151f3-b22e-47bc-8d59-ffd51b95ca84/IMG20241116125947.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out This is the area we are looking for. The outrigger bushings reside on the other side of the pinch weld. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2db74e7c-112d-48e1-bb17-50fca264bcb4/IMG20241116132912.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Here we are. These three bolts need to be removed to access the bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1954dab3-7485-423f-8e1a-bf2265d876db/IMG20241116131425.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out One bolt left to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/170a3dd0-ff94-4d25-86cb-fe0e892e88aa/IMG20241116131545.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Since I already had a previous set installed they will need to come out. Otherwise you will need to remove this bolt and allow the bracket to come down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d36511d8-e7be-45a9-abf0-690679c33e78/IMG20241116131552.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out There is a cover on top of the bushing that you cannot see. You will need to slide it off to install the top bushing spacer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/56d6603d-1c23-410f-8e37-290efcc8935d/IMG20241116131701.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Older Superpro bushings being replaced by the new Kartboy version. On my GD Sti I will use the thicker bushing in the upper location and the thinner bushing on the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4c69a46a-7882-4edc-848b-e8bb5dd91e60/IMG20241116131942.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out Here we are with the top bushing cover, slather it up in grease and add your thick spacer bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/154401f8-339b-4c8d-9127-0cc3993375b6/IMG20241116132111.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out The lower bushing also needs some grease, and it is ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5ec86c06-2ecf-45a8-b3f0-11730472c489/IMG20241116133217.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy outrigger bushing spacers install. Keeping that diff in it’s place! - Make it stand out This is how it should look when you start to reinstall it. This extra support keeps the diff from rocking back and forth during hard shifts. Your diff should thank you for you hard work! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/8/1/2004-2005-dccd-plate-replacement-freshening-up-that-burnt-out-center-diff monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b258efee-298e-44d0-8f39-54dcbccc354f/IMG20230522154015.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? This is where the DCCD calls home, located in the tail housing splitting power between the front and rear axles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/85c2b922-f5f5-4009-87cf-d4b3e89d9127/IMG_20181214_151959.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/06c6aaf3-03d2-42bc-9f9b-c01d77ce1a0c/IMG_20190520_123621.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Grey pneumatic metric sockets 3/8th Gearwrench ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact Ares 3 piece silicone trays Gearwrench 3/8” & 1/4’ ratchet set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/110abfb1-7f9a-4afb-a046-bf9710baeeb5/IMG20230510081625.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Mooresport on the left was my go to. I was not aware at the time you could order replacement Oem plates from Japan. Part numbers for these plates are MSISUB03-00-001 MSISUB03-00-002 check for proper fitment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bbdd581a-3faf-4fc4-9413-15fa22db443f/IMG20230510081636%7E2.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out A little bit of difference between the Mooresport plate on the left and the oem units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e21b84a1-9f86-486e-a8b9-689c5105bc6e/IMG20230524144733%7E2.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/df87ad0f-e0c5-474a-ab45-d07c9febf21a/IMG20230524142639.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Not all the necessary images are here but this is where you are heading. I would add another support to keep the transmission well supported. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6cf2b170-571a-4765-adb9-bd2f06e507e8/IMG20230508131833.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out If you have the transmission out of the car this is a bit easier, but not super easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/241c7afb-f999-48f3-9816-13958c461cb9/IMG20230508131942.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Bolts ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2ed274c5-319c-4877-bd4e-d9cdc0d7a514/IMG20230508133151.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Off with the extension housing and now we can get the DCCD out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/830d6e34-53db-4f0b-96f0-1909d6a9580f/IMG20230522153736.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out This should be your next view, we need to complete a few more steps before pulling the DCCD free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e2a8bfbf-15ca-4c77-8380-34a61f8eff21/IMG20230508132820.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Make sure to store those needle bearings somewhere safe and remember where they came from! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/67cdb133-36c0-4f3d-8515-bb72a84771b0/IMG20230508133013.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Disconnect the plug and the DCCD will be ready to come out of the transmission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6a1b5621-c859-4fb6-9b3f-da3730daa655/IMG20230508133336.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Freedom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b2d7b8b3-9d81-4e40-9c75-1f47f5475bbc/IMG20230510075746.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Now it is time to get those plates replaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f9a755d4-426b-4268-a82a-78e0607a117c/IMG20230510080020.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out This would be where you would measure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b54f597a-cfb0-4ca3-9ded-8f5ad2ef8401/IMG20230510080154.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Starting to peel it on open. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fb4d41d7-3073-4620-84f5-e61ad4b97642/IMG20230510080308.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Cap is off and sometimes the washer comes with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7002de15-e7d6-4caf-9f48-d25ce1dc9a76/IMG20230510080300.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Otherwise this is where the washer sits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d44c586a-aa31-4980-9684-ab800f3a977e/IMG20230510080317.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out After washer is removed you will see the plates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5f23d433-e322-4ac4-8c7c-96f33bcf1566/IMG20230510080337.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Just keep removing them in order. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e6c9bd48-3c68-4965-b097-f989a4dc73d6/IMG20230510080745.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out All the plates have been removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/03787d5d-4797-483c-b043-1c3baad5b01e/IMG20230510080827.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out This what you will see after the plates have been removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6955482c-43b4-41f1-9655-543ddc05d781/IMG20230510081748.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out These are mostly for fun and discovery, sun gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4eb9c728-4005-4877-807f-827a8ea9ac13/IMG20230510081747.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Planet gears are visible within the DCCD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1e9e8fdc-98b4-4175-8f2d-86923afbc57a/IMG20230510081855.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Planet carrier is now removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d536e46c-806d-4137-b725-933fe72e0e58/IMG20230510081859.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Side view of the planet carrier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1a660fbf-ebb7-4eed-bebb-aeb243f7cc72/IMG20230510081908.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out And down inside with the planet carrier removed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/04d85cc3-d202-49b2-95af-aec60ab5a5b5/IMG20230510082102.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out There balls sit in these ramps that activate the clutch and move the planet carrier towards the plates locking up the differential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c8fe0149-dd67-4242-8e81-bb5f6002aa14/IMG20230510081255%7E2.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out A few more shots of the plates side by side. Make sure you soak your plates prior to install. Mooresport plates come presoaked and ready to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7613411d-f5c2-470b-a54e-9da51d051b3b/IMG20230510081636%7E2.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out More comparo shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dceadb51-67f1-49ea-9a5b-d9bf2b601c50/IMG20230510091810.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Installing the plates in reverse order to how they came out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9b6ffa3c-c971-484d-bb1b-2977824284a5/IMG20230510091914.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out The previous plate splined to the case. This plate splines to the sun gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4964d55b-7bc0-4114-8acd-68ab6bb42b33/IMG20230510091915.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Last plate goes in and splines to the top cap. Washer is in place and ready for reinstallation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/262af515-10cb-4601-85e4-c8edcf2776c4/IMG20230522153740.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out DCCD goes back in with both sets of needle bearings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7b26ccd5-2581-4ca8-8e24-874f6d5d8a87/IMG20230524144737.jpg DIY projects - 2004-2005 DCCD plate replacement! A metal cylinder full of witchcraft? - Make it stand out Last step is putting it all back together and you can refill the fluids. Then double check for leaks before taking it on a short test drive. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/10/9/04-07-sti-tmic-switch-bulb-replacement-quick-and-not-so-dirty monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/427f499a-1426-4150-a0a0-765415e0725f/IMG20241009194156.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! This started with me getting a Jdm switch and noted that it glowed. Which is something my Usdm switch never did, SO i decided to find out what was different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/afbd7eea-bde3-4bbb-9c9d-aa03b762bb86/IMG20241009140513.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! Simple enough the USDM is a bulb and the filment is broken. Let's see how we can fix this https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dd945722-152f-442d-bd5d-28e79868586f/61hiMJxT9dL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bb62a82d-e0cb-4db4-8125-5352f4be7beb/71GN8%2BVFncL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d133e9e6-d45f-430e-9d1c-2b6c91119e2b/51DEts16mlL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/172b529f-cf66-460a-a697-ed8a71478511/61IuJ5w%2Bc1L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d5ee91a5-64f5-4b08-bd19-49ed625726d7/IMG20240927083434.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! A plastic screw holds the lower dashboard on here. One metal screw resides near the center console by the pedals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0d7f5941-44d3-4143-b598-6fb2e698ba91/IMG20240927083720.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! This is our culprit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f3878609-fac2-4323-b785-2cdbadc82a92/IMG20240927083835.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! Remove the connector and then push from below to allow the switch to slide out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/60e938cf-52f4-4165-bbeb-ee7713b373e5/IMG20241009162441.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! Switch here, you can now see the tab you must press to release it from the dash https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bd931c65-88c7-4611-9606-d1fc9104d7d3/IMG20241009193627.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! Taking these out can be tough without the right tools. First spin it counterclockwise and then use a small screwdriver or pick set to help pull it out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1ec7ac18-241c-4322-8f05-1a86e60efede/IMG20241009193710.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! On the left you see the JDM led and on the right the USDM bulb. And now we know why the Jdm still lights up after 20+years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/db7a2d95-eacd-4c63-89c7-41881e438be2/IMG20241009193737.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! We need to slide the bulb back into this hole and turn it clockwise to lock it in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e9088548-4070-4c74-b941-177d012febfa/IMG20241009123511.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! With a standard mini bulb, it will glow green as shown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5fb31318-0340-4ddc-b94f-b337842fac2b/IMG20241009194156.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 STI I/C water switch not illuminating? Quick and not so dirty replacement! On the other hand, the JDM led causes it to glow blue. This is a USDM button with a JDM led light. You could try many different color Leds to see what your favorite output color is. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/10/2/sti-titanium-key-modifications-can-we-chip-it-for-your-car monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e1f3d88b-8a9a-496a-ba06-1069a7171572/IMG20240927162042.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? You had a good run factory key, it's time to retire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/14384f85-e295-4a6b-a7f2-f0ab640513f2/61hiMJxT9dL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Any pocket screwdriver will do, if you don't have one these can fit the bill Mini screwdriver set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/270f6cfe-ab7b-4ecd-b268-023d4fcb4d4c/71OVxLRe%2BrL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Once again if you don't have one this do the job. Box cutter set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e73750b0-b2bc-44f9-acec-0697e489ade4/51rgenhdw7L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? You might already have some on hand but if you don't this will help you on many projects. 6 pack electrical tape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c4fc48d1-9d90-4238-b021-cd1ebe11be23/IMG20240927152103.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Sti Titanium key The whole reason you are here, right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f6411eb6-196b-4cf3-b03b-0c4b74e01966/51NtKqPdagL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? 2 pack Subaru keys with 4d62 chips I had to remove a chip from a key, which isn't the best but it works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0fbd7448-e134-47a2-a28b-149b060fc688/IMG20241001204838.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? - Make it stand out Find your key covers and chips over at https://802projects.com/blog/stikey/stikey.php#purchase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ad2c211f-a5a5-4ae6-9996-84d013ebc2e4/IMG20240927152121.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? What a great factory key option, now it is time to make it work for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c22e89d2-8f6c-4e46-b432-d25b36744fd7/IMG20240927162042.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Key has been cut to match and ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b2e2cea7-a15e-42cc-8f5a-140329374b88/IMG20240927195425.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Taping up the delicate areas so we keep the key looking fresh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/73c5185d-d034-41f5-989b-93286e705c13/IMG20240927195817.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Chop chop or really cut cut. I went back and forth using steady pressure. I am sure a new blade will do it much faster than this old blade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/65aeedf4-9236-4054-8d85-bb9905d28157/IMG20240927195957.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Starting to see a spot where we can begin to pry it apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/29c100a4-c846-4b63-a052-c773d371d2d3/IMG20240927200257.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? I used a plastic trim tool to apply a bit of pressure and this side came up rather easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6f92e3ce-e3c7-4e0d-b5aa-75413a9f20ea/IMG20240927200358.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Now you can pry in an nonvisible area to get the cover coming off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/23eff13c-4251-4a66-ac7a-1b397f2d62b2/IMG20240927201734.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? With some good force and twisting it should start to peel away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b8c43acc-f186-4160-8c6d-001b28c6d80e/IMG20240927202334.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? And you should be left with this. The key blade may slip out, you can use some epoxy to dab it back in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/857c00f0-96b2-40c7-8019-5eb06f6fc170/IMG20241001204550.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Chip is ready and the new cover is present and ready to go on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/48ad9b6f-770b-4659-8b5e-7d5d4803d384/IMG20241002134507.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? In this image the opening for the chip is visible towards the top of the image. You need to slide it a specific way to key it from damaging the cover or chip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/061d0d3b-744d-4a3a-9488-1408ceee8228/IMG20241001210204.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Slanted side of the chip should be towards the key blade and sloping away from the outside of the cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a11948a9-255a-4a84-95e2-0d98efa69a73/IMG20241002134619.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? Sliding it all together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6cdcc854-4465-40d7-916f-55138fc758a6/IMG20241001210320.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? If you stops and won't move that might mean the chip is in incorrect. Stop and check for the proper orientation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/da0a6c85-5b7e-4f2b-9a82-c1758503440d/IMG20241002104337.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? If you have your own programmer you can no duplicate the key with the new chip. Otherwise a locksmith or your local Subaru dealership should be able to take care of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2d3a0b19-492d-4ebb-8649-40d9161cf752/IMG20241003150235%7E2.jpg DIY projects - STi titanium key modifications. Can we chip it for your car? All done and ready to run! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2023/11/27/subaru-six-speed-overhaul-can-you-do-it-should-you-lets-find-out monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c6fd2cf1-9f25-477d-83d5-6d3bdfc61071/IMG20230522164100.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Ready for teardown. Here we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7abb520b-0b4c-40d8-abf2-646b9643e225/51bfb8js4RL._AC_SL1280_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Iag has some carbon enhanced synchros, Just make sure if you buy these you get them for your transmission. There are small differences between the mounting tabs on the synchros and gears, IAG Performance 1st - 6th Carbon Synchro Set for Subaru STI 6-Speed 2004 - Early 2006 Transmission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3b0e1873-d5e9-4a58-b548-7b3790780e7c/61ZdchnOG1L._AC_SL1280_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out IAG Performance 1st - 6th Carbon Synchro Set for Subaru Late 2006-07 STi, 07-09 Legacy GT Spec B 6-Speed Transmission IAG Performance 1st - 6th Carbon Synchro Set for Subaru STi 2008-21 6-Speed Transmission These carbon enhanced synchros are a tad bit more durable than their brass counterparts. Subaru used carbon enhanced synchros for a few years on 4th-5th-6th but then went back to brass after comments from customers of noise concerns coming from the carbon synchros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/48874c32-2180-454b-8d3a-24426d11cb20/IMG20240105071952.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Mitutoyo height gauge for making getting those shift forks in the right space and setting the gear sets up properly within the case, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cf31b59a-1ed0-4d54-a901-de8888d4c23b/IMG20230522164100.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Carriage bolts holding the transmission make it so much easier to work and keeps the input shaft off the ground. Given how the gears come out this is the best way to work on this transmission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fcb8547f-2a1a-4f06-8395-d9b5176db897/IMG20230508131833.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Let's start at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/16648583-fbf9-4ca5-9a88-ff99fc239a75/IMG20230508131944.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Remove all these bolts and the tail housing is ready to come off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/88d6651f-c64f-4e17-9c1f-176e4c024c7d/IMG20230508132812.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out First visuals when you remove the tail housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b5cab751-c805-4082-a32f-237d0fbf321a/IMG20230508132820.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The needle bearings you see on the right side of the image above the dccd are the first things to remove, make sure you remember where these go. There is a another set lower in the dccd that we need to put back in it's home location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cbc55041-8022-4d91-bfcb-946bf28e03dd/IMG20230508133013.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out This oiling trough also holds the dccd connector, you will need to remove it and you disconnect the dccd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0dcff08e-7ca2-4af2-938f-22492430f0c7/IMG20230508133148.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Output shaft can come on out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4102ee8b-ce50-49eb-b7b1-a14587a3c7f7/IMG20230508133336.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next up you can remove the Dccd and the second set of needle bearings that rest on the shaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6fdfe9c1-207f-4365-909a-d38ba6638995/IMG20230508133445.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Shifting this skyward will allow to remove this parallel shift linkage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ac6e63ed-c719-4f8f-9168-354a1e6c531e/IMG20230508133748.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out In this image we have remove the spring clip that holds tension on the linkage, now we will drive the pin out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7dbbd8f1-c7c1-4657-b77f-ed793234ab96/IMG20230508134027.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out All the pieces that will need to be removed before the shift linkage can be free, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/772facd6-25c6-47f5-ad68-1185c507486f/IMG20230508134607.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out If you are working on a 04-07 Sti transmission with an oil pump, removing the gear is next. the two bolts above the gear will allow you to remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d3b84e24-ba2c-45b7-ba7a-e53121c7427d/IMG20230508134705.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Oil pump driven gear and holder removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1bfb6eff-8630-4f7b-a5e8-e335e3048621/IMG20230508135136.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next up the endplate is ready to come out. These bolts are not easy to remove after years of service. Have the appropriate tools on hand, if you strip these out you are going to have a really bad time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/58123639-ddf0-42e6-b0f1-bb4d2f3ca8bc/IMG20230508135509.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out End plate has been removed. Now we can see the oil pump gear and the tops of the shafts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/20321696-be21-4b8a-b26d-3fb717099f75/IMG20230508135511.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Oil pump components are ready to come out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3143c1f7-bdc9-4954-8f29-a61d9a5cb272/IMG20230508140819.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/10abe2d9-a8f0-4d58-a172-67c548b1ebe1/IMG20230508140819.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next up the main shaft adjustment shim lives on top of this bearing and you will need to remove the c-clip that holds the shaft in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/21a82dcf-aab9-4c7e-921e-ff9e9d3e9ee9/IMG20230508141108.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out These are both precision measured pieces, if you don't measure the proper components you can shorten the life of your transmission or cause shifting/engagement issues alongside increased wear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b1be4764-1b6e-42ad-9a50-3317727463f5/IMG20230522145532.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Above the driven shaft lives a collar and shim(s) to make remove of the case easier we will remove these. Once again these are precision measured piece that can wreak plenty of havoc inside your transmission if they are not replaced with the right units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a97dfeb1-ec69-4bf7-be2a-36620732b21f/IMG20230522145351.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Collar and shim removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/56b747e6-5448-4881-b811-19b993e7d1cd/IMG20230508142401.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out If you have an oil pump, you can now remove the oiling hard lines and set them aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ede8ccd8-9017-419b-a951-1ebfe1a0de19/IMG20230508141317.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Two pilot bolts sit in these two spots which maintain the positions for for the interlock and shifting mechanism. To remove the case they need to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d607d51e-8452-4479-ac37-2c7b6376b2ec/IMG20230508141320.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Pilot bolts removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/233f7901-b530-4a98-9930-e313b500a01c/IMG20230508141325.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Around the side of the trans from the pilot holes is the reverse idler bolt. It also has to come off to remove the transmission case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6d8b7a06-3970-40d3-8547-15a92c27455e/IMG20230508141333.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Reverse idler bolt joins the pilot bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/50a09d1e-7031-4b9d-98c5-4b944b0be3ee/IMG20230508142358.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Now we we need to remove all the bolts that mount the mid case to the plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f10224f8-3ea3-4dbe-91b2-381d00f6386f/IMG20230508144054.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out There are three studs that live on the underside, don't forget them. Also if they are rusty they might not want to come out without a fight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/364d610e-b82a-47f2-a328-6e881c195f1b/IMG20230508141317.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Removing this case can be tough, there are very few points where you can pry, This recess here is one. Otherwise using a soft rubber mallet and trying to tap it free is another option. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6abb6da3-5694-4a89-b1ac-c36658370ac5/IMG20230522135942.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out With the case removed this is what you now find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/82f3f897-2ed5-4642-9d60-4cefc0f20d53/IMG20230522144136.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Removal of your shift rail detents will be up next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2dd785b8-4237-4fc7-9606-075af08b137b/IMG20230508142358.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out On the right the reverse shaft holder bolt has been removed, now you need to remove the shift rail detent next to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9310d392-a7ef-4537-8b0f-a76d36e6d9f2/IMG20230522141337.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The shift rails are now primed for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ec8250da-06f2-4f29-b138-3ae6c5a299f1/IMG20230522131056.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out This image shows how the shift selectors and lock outs before you attempt to remove basically everything. They linkage should be resting on the plate in a position like this before you attempt the removal of the gears and shift rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/713691d2-e25e-4646-a1b8-cb76dff6d37b/IMG20230522131101.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out In this image we see the 2x4 being used to support the gear sets when removing them from the transmission plate, Reverse is shown in the plate but this was set back down after pulling the gears up and out. Use of this 2x4 can save your back and allow a stopping point to remove the shift rails/forks prior to pulling the gear stacks completely out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0e97af94-4593-452c-bdac-c47ba4c87c29/IMG20230522130247.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Here we see the shift rails can easily be removed so that you can concentrate your efforts on the gear sets, Reverse once again won't be in this position it was just resting here, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cef4cf55-55cd-4af7-bfc1-b95821cc413d/IMG20230522100013.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Now you can pull the main and driven shafts on out of the transmission and be ready to start your teardown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2c90c6e9-ca47-4a22-9fac-e1b022096708/IMG20230509111844.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Specialty tools for removing the not off of the main shaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bb1d5a3b-df3e-4694-90ad-88062ff53442/IMG20230518164854.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Ready for tear down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a3d429b8-d945-40d5-a7ec-d8a24e576079/IMG20230509113947.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Here is the reason for the teardown, this nylon insert on the 3-4 shift fork is a more common failure point. This causes noise and harsh engagement when going into both of these gears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3f32ca1f-f170-4677-8e73-0ac04211bf54/IMG20230509113123.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Sixth gear is the first to be removed and the bearing will come with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/76a8e4de-2443-4c9e-bc55-5f46c5a3427c/IMG20230509113454.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Per Subaru factory service manual procedures the next step is pulling all the rest of the gears off by placing your press tool under third gear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/620d28e0-100c-4a19-9590-4e5a22667f9f/IMG20230522105223.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d6a765d2-049f-456b-839a-60fb9a4f276c/IMG20240105072647.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out You will need your special tools to break this nut off, it is torqued to 390 foot pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/326b36f3-5c28-44e8-b615-a41794876eb7/IMG20240913110229.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out You don't have to take it slow, but removing the -fixed 5-6th gear plus the bearing can be your first push. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/eddb64b3-9de1-4a10-9866-6079d538f0ba/IMG20240913110553.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next will be the 3rd and 4th fixed gears. Then you will need to drive off the keyways that hold that help keep the gears from rotating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5f60a50e-5ab1-478f-bc5a-e6b610f7606a/IMG20240913111628.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out If you need to tear this shaft completely down you are going to need this very special tool to get first gear off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/28ee6677-4018-4d6c-9042-b16613c22618/IMG20240105072406.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out In this image you can tell just how similarly sized reverse and first gear are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d7d432bf-80fa-4506-9bb3-d51b9156cdbf/IMG20240105072423.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out This tool has been made for doing this one job, while it might not look like it will work, it does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2497f775-1ed6-4b68-865d-4599e9587d4f/IMG20240104162806.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out When changing out any gears you will need to take out your trusty Mitutoyo to make some measurements to have all your shift forks properly centered on the gear sets, For both longevity and proper gear engagement. These are very important measurements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d485462a-5b29-430f-8ab6-5f29eb8c76bb/IMG20240104162937.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2f4361f7-23e4-4a49-91e8-0c2e13c711c6/IMG20240104162903.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out This is starting measurement you will make when finding out which shift rail will work with your 3-4 and 5-6 stack heights, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/137c44f4-c29f-468b-be03-30f763bd97ab/IMG20240105071956.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Making a measurement for the main shaft snap wring and washer, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cd68fde8-34b9-4187-a7e7-f84ffd046d0a/IMG20240105072038.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Rails for the Stil full case transmission have lines to indicate what height they will hold the shift fork at for that gear set. Determined by your measurements you might need to change a rail out after replacing gears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0b0da5b8-f47d-4f98-99bc-f91ab6aff461/IMG20230519160624.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Resealing the front housing to the plate prior to reassembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6e6585e6-0e38-4c73-9ab2-cc6fae79a025/IMG20230519075110.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out If you have had some wear in the transmission make sure to clean out your magnet before going back together, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/840804e1-5455-42a4-8b23-7217c6d68e4f/IMG20230522130243.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Mocking it all up. Be aware that I had reverse there but this is not how it will go in. It needs to be engaged with the gear teeth in order to be installed. But this is how you can hold up the gears and get the shift rails in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/acdbe459-d8a3-4b44-a5ca-b9b982af77f3/IMG20230522131056.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next up we add the shift forks and rails to the party. It is almost time to installed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/17a1246d-e7f8-4f3e-896b-057fa9c2967e/IMG20230522135936%7E3.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Everything i back home where it belongs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ab0a4ad2-541f-4a31-8577-2c34840b4afe/IMG20240104123230.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/580c673e-2024-40df-9c9b-7188a813cd16/IMG20230522135948%7E2.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out This is where you shift linkage and block outs should be, this is neutral. The openings on the lockouts are where the pilot bolts hold up the lock outs and keep the linkage from falling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b4ff81ec-1b58-46f2-9659-c3ac8c3cdd9e/IMG20230522144932.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The case is now installed and we can keep this party moving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/31af59fb-29a9-4674-a957-d557aeea9483/IMG20230522145351.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The collar and shims can be added back on top of the driven gear set. Shims go below the collar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1aba4f1b-5e2b-4142-814a-9c57dca1f4b0/IMG20230522145532.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Collar and shims fittted and ready for the endplate to hold them down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7737d047-6331-41e6-92d2-a2cc9f266352/IMG20230522145113.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The c clip and washer need to join the top of the main shaft before the endplate goes on. These two pieces hold the main shaft in place in the case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5596a97d-cdc6-4b4e-bd4e-9dd926cbb400/IMG20230522150255.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Endplate is installed. Don't forget your oil pump gear like I almost did, I had to remove those lower bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1941e95d-1344-4288-aad4-be435cbe289d/IMG20230522150305.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Oil pump gear is ready to go in, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3a406c30-f7dd-48fa-bfb1-227f66f88b2c/IMG20230522150404.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Oil pump is back home and happy, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ff278de5-fa3d-41d0-9966-2cf6749477ba/IMG20230522153025.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Next up the parallel linkage is installed. Adding the washer, c- clip and pin that hold it tightly in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1cf2e33a-e97c-4928-ab4a-8377bd95605c/IMG20230522153258.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out The split needle washers found their home inside the Dccd before the Dccd went on. I would recommend a dab of grease to hold them tightly to the shaft. The second set of split needle bearings will be installed in the polished surface above the Dccd, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/eab1d304-8c6c-4542-bc27-0f1215abfb52/IMG20230522164100.jpg DIY projects - Subaru six speed overhaul... how bad can it be? - Make it stand out Nothing else left to do but to throw it back into the car with my fingers crossed. Ok, not really. I felt really good about the fact that everything was done correctly. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/1/8/floppy-subaru-pillarless-windows-got-you-down-lets-get-them-going-straight-back-up monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/790ab61a-fb65-443f-9a52-3fc1240a4fa2/IMG20231211094741+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out If you look closely at the driver’s side window you see two solid streaks up the window. Those aren’t reflections but scratches from the worn out window stabilizers. Replace them before this becomes your reality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dfd8aabc-460a-4b4a-ab0f-0c7e2e60658f/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Stanley 4-1 screwdriver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b31c24dc-39ec-45a0-b647-62d8044cbc87/71nGh8RKlVL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Trim tool removal set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6c514f4e-21e9-47da-b3b1-7b5b8b43a38a/IMG20240106141406.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Part numbers shown above, check your fitment before ordering! I think one of these one not correct for my application but it seemed to work out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/32a709c5-4cfc-4ff1-ac52-e6c90ccfc78a/IMG20240106142028.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out You can start with a soft pry tool and remove this triangle piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4934fe1b-d27c-4ba9-8f3b-276d4081cb4e/IMG20240106134243.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out You may now remove the door handle surround. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9ca8b8eb-03db-4ea1-ae0c-db5697b4ba08/IMG20240106134047.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out This screw needs to come out to remove the door card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d814a0e7-d4ce-4b7b-b950-6e06a74c170f/IMG20240106134339.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out You can now pivot this trim piece out and find the connectors on the bottom, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/30ca3af6-927c-4711-9dfa-92f95bd69d58/IMG20240106134422.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out These two need to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/25b94238-f08d-44d4-bb0e-f86469e4f709/IMG20240106134441.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out One step closer to removing the door panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/74aaa3be-4637-4e2e-a1d9-004d03170636/IMG20240106134543.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out You can use a plastic trim tool as a wedge and once you are able to slide your hands under you can pull the card away from the clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/87b6700f-d050-482c-80f7-6e45c47ff3f1/IMG20240106134605.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out After the clips have been freed you will want to pull up on the door card to free it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9ac0c23f-b120-4008-94e8-5500c9bbc90a/IMG20240106134620.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out You can remove both of the inner window supports now to gain more access past the window where the failed stabilizers reside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0d7d9bbe-db3b-415f-9011-7842a55144fa/IMG20240106134802.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out There is one of them. It should have felt on top of it to protect the window surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f8818fe6-39c7-4427-a40e-74a46df0eb7f/IMG20240106134846.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out A little up close shot here. There are two tabs on the side of the stabilizer that hold it in place. Pressing in towards the stabilizer will release the tension and you can pull it towards the window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ac18b5f4-2460-4187-98c4-edf5095c706e/IMG20240106134859.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out It should come out somewhat like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fed4d05f-9cbd-494f-ac30-6c9583720668/IMG20240106134950.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Another good visual of the stabilizer being removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2a30f682-34ae-46b6-935c-45ed15aed2ab/IMG20240106135234.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out One the left is the new fresh unit and on the right is old unit that was definitely overdue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/55545060-4d3c-4fbe-bbac-110afbb238ff/IMG20240106135256.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out More comparison shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/52fabff0-61c4-49a2-bfc9-692f081e0174/IMG20240106135430.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Here is what it should look like once it installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/954a082f-0034-41cf-b7ef-a6220285ece3/IMG20240106135448.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out And the second stabilizer is installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/aa4220a6-728e-4aa1-98ab-75e231391369/IMG20240106140927.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out If you want to make it a complete job you can go ahead and replace these inner stabilizers. Not completely worn out but might as well while you are in there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9b9e8d16-e3a4-4636-b542-a7d1492c9469/IMG20240106141026.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dce88c9f-4d88-4459-96f9-7a56266354c9/IMG20240106141531.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out There is quite a bit of adjustability within these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c84fc607-7ef4-43c7-a8d9-9818e89b8fe6/IMG20240106141846.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out I placed mine tight enough that there wasn’t any dragging/binding when rolling it up or down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9e83ed17-f9e9-42d3-91e5-485c5a79dc48/IMG20230617124233.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out Testing it all before putting the door card back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5b81e71e-0e17-4889-b523-8289ca60ec69/IMG20230617131014.jpg DIY projects - Floppy Subaru pillarless windows got you down? Let's replace the guides and straighten them out! - Make it stand out All done! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2024/6/15/wrx-sti-bumper-and-fender-body-lines-got-you-down-lift-them-back-up-with-mac-lifter monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/12594273-5f62-4b19-9db7-9154945f1114/IMG20240613071717.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Not too terrible but not great either. It’s time to fix that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/85dd1c1c-4c1f-47b8-abaa-5483a79fc7ba/61jsbtdxmUL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? 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Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b2822cc7-489d-4772-bc66-efe4db8810e4/IMG20240612204555.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Turning the wheel in to allow you access is necessary unless you lift the vehicle and remove the wheels. Either way will get it down https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/809728a0-e49b-4ad2-a598-01a32fd2ed63/IMG20240612204417.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out This may or may not be the clip holding your fender together. You just need to unscrew it with a phillips screwdriver. You may need assistance from your trim tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3d91a3eb-bb57-48f0-b469-ff3a1fe15f0f/IMG20240612204734.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out With that clip remove you are ready to peel the bumper away from the fender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bdfce2e9-2697-4c60-9981-ee05fa44ff5d/IMG20240612204800.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Next up to remove the entire bumper is to remove the grill and then the clips beside the headlights and between the grill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/802db193-2bca-4ba5-97c8-84293e5acc38/IMG20240612204828.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Grill removed we cqan start to see the clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/509417f6-2335-4d8a-89b1-9aadf1fa6a99/IMG20240612204942.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Clips all removed and it is time slide the bumper off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0771acf9-d747-4727-af4c-145fe865fbad/IMG20240630123547.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Ready to get to work with the bumper now away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f946d271-eb68-4717-a750-30ed1bdb28f1/IMG20240613210152.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Using your epoxy you can clean the brackets and bumper before saucing up the Maclifter bracket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fe0fdf94-0f22-4d04-b71c-9476696a2df4/IMG20240620201250.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Now you can add some clamps or clips to hold it in place while it adheres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/902727b0-fc3c-4e55-8699-a0bff2587ba0/IMG20240613205558.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out While the epoxy is setting up on the bumper you can remove the old clips that held your bumper in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f3c803e4-9f26-4ee8-8116-a1c3d249b680/3W1A4417.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out With the screw remove you can press the tabs together on the back to remove the assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a8e8bf6a-8c9d-4d20-a3b5-a7830722699e/3W1A4425.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Tabs removed and the bracket now swings free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/849d6c52-3a13-4af7-aa8f-86498cf27ba2/3W1A4426.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Ready for the Maclifter piece to take it’s place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/456f9559-a682-4108-b574-c83f598e63ca/IMG20240613210628%7E2.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out These are the pieces we will need for the installation of the support bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9e755154-46d5-41d1-af10-46be6f877c29/3W1A4430.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out One bolt in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c9224241-289b-42a2-b151-8980bd2b6a32/3W1A4434.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out And the second bolt and nut in. I recommend not to fully tighten these yet so you can make some adjustments after the bumper is installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bd66f7a0-e4ca-4ae4-933e-840e87388c4b/IMG20240630115750.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Here is our bumper tab support piece ready for install after sitting for 24 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/600aa07a-a2ef-4211-a5db-934853f869ae/IMG20240612204718.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out This oem clip won’t be easy to get back into place. I recommend a standard plastic clip, it has worked well for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/da0cf080-2cb5-4894-82a4-eeb972e875bc/IMG20240630124722.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Readying the bumper for install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f073ecb9-d8e9-4b75-a4c4-c6eef4bfae9f/IMG20240630124705.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out I find using a couple of microfiber cloths will help keep the bumper supports from scuffing the fender while you get everything in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fb42f577-b6c7-4bc5-9223-a88e7a750032/3W1A4416.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out I can’t show this image with the bumper on but this is how I adjust the bracket and bumper fitment with the bumper on. Leaving these bolts slightly loose allows you to push the bracket upwards while reducing the bumper/fender gap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2fd2aabb-6d6f-41d5-a09b-e2a2be24e98a/Before+add+text.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7aec6c8d-8b81-4e90-a901-ea0bdf33ef4c/Down+the+hood+add+text.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/18c4afa1-2e19-4f1b-b9d9-7584981d0cfd/side+shot+add+text.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fe2cc4cf-d5ec-4bc7-a04e-2ef1c2436cc9/After+side+shots.jpg DIY projects - Wrx STi bumper and fender body lines got you down? Lift them back up with MAC Lifter! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2023/12/20/subaru-fuel-filter-switcharoo-taking-our-subaru-back-in-time-before-internal-fuel-filters monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0d1b2a95-59fa-4e86-8b0e-3f9b05d40681/IMG20231210113827.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Fuel filter box reminds you of the eighties… weren’t things better then? Like when fuel filter didn’t reside in the fuel tank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7ce3187c-f2bf-47ab-bac9-aa2b064ed4f7/IMG_20200403_144045.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Ares extension set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet set Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a2e5e893-ddbb-442b-899e-63c73e09a6ac/61zp11zgXEL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out OTC 4522 Stinger Vacuum Hose and Fuel Line Removal Tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/18b67787-1e61-4225-bd6b-ca062b3cacc2/IMG_20191008_083235.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Titan 3 piece hose plier set Knipex pliers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e8b5c2aa-101f-427b-969b-7faa433841b7/IMG20231210113836.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Subaru oem fuel filter I’d highly recommend going with the factory filter as the fittings on aftermarket versions aren’t always the same. This makes installing hoses a pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3abe8991-69e1-4b42-b086-4c0aebf807f4/IMG20231210114052.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Fuel filter band clamp 42053AA000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8daf2692-6385-4d89-af94-fe9d772b82a5/IMG20231222162604.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Fuel filter bracket 42050AA020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8deb621a-4555-4c6d-bfa2-5417dcd388a4/a_20160802_1309047406.png DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Fuel filter rubber cushion 42031AA040 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c384e22d-21c7-40e5-b10c-e16dc01134c5/IMG20231026104559.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out If you need help with removing the factory in tank fuel filter head over there first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5b90fa57-bc04-4fe8-9d23-1c17bbf0dcb4/IMG20231210113923.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Lets get the windshield washer fluid reservoir out of the way so we can make some headway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/885a1f1b-ec67-42f4-9ed7-d085b76270d0/IMG20240102113509.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out This is what you are looking for, this is the feed line damper that needs to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/87c560cf-2e6b-45b5-ae88-2b73c8ce7800/IMG20231210114729.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Even with little to no fuel pressure in the system there always some fuel that pours out, keep your shop towels on hand for clean up duty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7d8059d9-50f1-43ab-92b5-f95196eeec4e/IMG20231222162617.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out A bracket that holds up the engine harness is normally located here, remove that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c0074d17-f656-4257-81a0-3cf3c923449f/IMG20231222162356.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Now you can add the new fuel filter bracket and put the wire harness bracket back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/9480b140-e2f5-459c-98f0-a4b2526e66a6/IMG20231210115504.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Check your location for flow, and get ready to install your new fuel filter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2c3323f8-dbdb-4cda-8e31-3d330af5e487/IMG20231222162830.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out After you slide the hoses over and put on the new hose clamps you are ready to clasp the clamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7e155bb2-595b-48c1-9b5d-fd2c82042771/IMG20231222162914.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filter switcharoo! Taking our fuel filter back to the engine bay. - Make it stand out Clamped in and ready to filter some fuel. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2023/12/11/subaru-fuel-pump-replacement-is-it-time-for-an-upgrade monthly 0.5 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/df98235c-9d11-4c98-bd75-8443c886c642/IMG20231026110319.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0d8b587f-b418-4cca-b51a-13a4a4f3dea8/IMG_20200403_144058.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Ares extension set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3b861014-cad0-4452-9943-5f32769986b3/IMG_20200403_144523.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Milwaukee screw gun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4f6571a3-cc36-49aa-8519-755711a60d84/IMG_20191008_083235.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Titan 3 piece hose plier set Knipex pliers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8e2f3811-892b-45c2-90d4-d1e7bd24ea16/91uRFmJ0LbL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out 1/4” Torque wrench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d13746d9-2a2d-42b4-94aa-f43a17a23cdd/IMG_20170929_074134.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out DW200 fuel pump kit for 93-07 Impreza, 97-07 Forester and 90-07 Legacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d09bd8e3-0c4c-41de-86b3-f871ac15e619/61So7smq6pL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out If you are removing the in tank fuel filter you want the right replacement hose and this is it. 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Open the garage and get a fan blowing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0ae4f9e0-c409-420b-bd1e-a4711f350bb8/IMG20231026101612.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Hop in the back of your car and lets get started… First to come out is the lower seat mounts. There are two bolts to be removed one on each side of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/73f86abb-356a-47eb-a5d8-00854fc20ea8/IMG20231026101720.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Once you have those bolts removed you can pull the seat bottom out. There are hooks that hold it in place to the back portion of the seat, s you may want to lift up the front portion of the bottom seat and rotate it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6238c396-0532-4e13-b268-17ead1164894/IMG20231026101916.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Rear seat bottom has been removed and now you can get on to the upper portion of the back seat. You can also see the center seat belt being wrapped around the seat, it will need to be moved to remove the upper portion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b344a6b1-4115-49ae-ac19-e490acf09252/IMG20231026101801.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out There are two of these bolts on each side of the car, they are easy to locate and need to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7b60326c-0746-4c61-95d5-7ae50d86c094/IMG20231026101806.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out This middle bolt location would be the last bolt and the seat back is ready to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c92a8e9a-fa81-45ea-9e24-615a81508182/IMG20231026101930.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out You will want to slide the seat back up and off the chassis mounting on the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fd10711b-0c3b-4b9e-b105-b170f7cf9209/IMG20231026101953.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Then you will find these support brackets and noise isolation panel. The eight gold bolts you can see all need to be removed and those brackets come right out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/db3ecedf-aa8e-4b0d-bb62-2f13dc64d80d/IMG20231026102116.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out The noise isolation panel is held on by a bunch of push clips, remove those and it can leave the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1c638135-c1bb-403d-9aa6-c9c70edc1854/IMG20231026102349.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out This is the what you will be greeted by after removing the black plastic panel. There is a trap door that allows you access to the fuel pump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4de6480f-7897-4c4f-a45d-f51cbd14f731/IMG20231026102408.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Fuel pump access is just four screws away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b91a66df-a7c1-4511-a2df-3179f4be07c9/IMG20231026102651.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out With the door and foam out of the way you can now see the top of your fuel pump assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/86172ad1-2fd1-4f71-887c-d4be78dbd941/IMG20231026102715.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Electrical connector will need to be disconnected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3da70515-3b5f-4e37-82a7-77a06af8bce8/IMG20231026102720.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Using your favorite pair of pliers you can remove these spring clips and now the hoses are ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4b64e1c6-23fd-4a26-8ece-37bfce64b85d/IMG20231026102718.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Putting pressure on both sides of the orange portion of this connector will allow it to slide on off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/96818ddd-0e4e-4c44-9919-39638a87fc93/IMG20231026103133.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Have a towel on hand for when you remove the hoses as fuel is very likely to spill out. This will allow you to keep your fuel mess to a minimum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0b5b7e35-b46f-41dc-a80c-5c6079ebf42d/IMG20231026103616.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out If you haven’t cleaned off the top of the assembly, now is the time. You will also want to push all the hoses and connectors under the chassis to clear the way when the assembly starts coming out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b2289881-8e52-41f9-8ccc-694658c982dd/IMG20231026103305.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out All eight mm nuts should be removed and carefully moved to a safe spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c36793ba-8302-41d6-9450-cfc60e80f1db/IMG20231026103737.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out I like to use a box with some mats or towels in it to transport the fuel pump out of the car. You will need to twist the fuel pump assembly to get it come out, you will see soon that their are many items that hang off the assembly and all of them will attempt to get caught up as you pull it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6454ad06-3abf-4626-aaff-6deb862c4dbb/s-l1200.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out This is how the Oem fuel pump assembly looks, mine has be previously modified so I wanted to add this for those that are curios. The gold and white portion near the top is the fuel filter which has been deleted from my setup prior to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c1163969-9b5a-4fb9-bbfb-45c7a1688efe/IMG20230818075929.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out I like to work out of this box that is full of towels for easy clean up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/820c0045-7185-4129-8893-a5e482f4597a/IMG20230825151736.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out This is the factory internal fuel filter casing. It will need to be unbolted prior to removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/efd100a9-013a-42b0-b25b-9ea4a0acffc8/IMG20231026104559.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Here we can see the bolt hole for the fuel filter housing located on the metal assembly and located just above the fuel pump connector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/82a753ab-481e-47ff-a086-e88126bc5245/IMG20231026110319.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out You will need to remove the anti-surge box to get the fuel pump out, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ddf8e7ba-ba7a-4faa-ab18-55673d73dac2/IMG20231026105852.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out This rubber portion needs to be removed first and this is done by removing the portions that clip into the white upper portion of the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3806c49b-7e34-41b8-93a3-4b49b68be3fd/IMG20231026105843.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Lower rubber portion is removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f4cae07d-ad08-476a-a96b-fe2f92bb310f/IMG20231026104612.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Two clips hold this plastic upper portion on assembly remove thos and the fuel pump will be ready to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f5fcb9a8-340c-4634-9bd0-8271c2a1c39f/IMG20231026104617.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Here is the lower fuel pump spacer that holds the pump in to the assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e6897a49-a739-45cc-aaab-e09ca4726931/IMG20231026104559.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out You can now connect the fuel hose and electrical connector to the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/32a5bfed-164f-4c6e-b599-d8199ee1ac12/IMG20231026110406.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel pump replacement! Is it time for an upgrade? - Make it stand out Check that all your bolts are tight and that the everything is where it needs to be before returning the fuel pump to its home. This is also a good time to go ahead and replace the fuel assembly seal. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2023/11/25/jdm-folding-mirrors-for-your-usdm-subaru-how-it-should-have-come-from-the-factory monthly 0.5 2025-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ee9e69d1-6769-4ac1-bdf6-bccc0f0109c9/61JwLr83S6L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Dremel tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8de0c715-a9bd-48a1-b877-ddca65dbe07a/61g4PHFS5FL._AC_SL1267_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Heat gun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3d6ea6ab-c7e2-4bf7-86de-5068b7018352/716mcSHUCjS._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Soldering iron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f9f4673f-6eae-4e4e-b77c-d865181a5f33/71P5MBpN7UL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Non-marring set of trim tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6fc79f09-66a4-4cec-9793-987b22338734/51znVrLY92L._AC_SL1024_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Drill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/427daf42-4605-47ea-87ff-673a9c67dcf1/811FncCJkVL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Wire strippers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b038cb80-41dd-42d9-bb28-3aae0028599d/IMG20231114160414.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Jdm power folding mirrors on eBay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/eae1e5b2-b52d-4d2c-9b6b-42adb76f8868/71UzdyQp3VL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out If you need oem style mirrors for parts here you go. Dorman Usdm mirror assembly (driver) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fadcd6ae-3d26-495e-a4d2-965e719a498a/81OhXHwj%2BfL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Dorman Usdm mirror assembly (passenger) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c09b9c8c-b03d-4d8c-aecf-bfa7b958b440/IMG20231121091838.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Toyota mirror switch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d617de36-37e5-478e-b794-6f516ee1bc57/71qEi3ccobL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out 20 gauge wiring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/09568ccb-e1f4-4044-b961-7a9050007205/IMG20231114160414.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out After staring at Jdm fold in mirrors for many years I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a set. I was even lucky enough to get them in my color with this cool Jdm aero covers too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6047232a-eeaf-42d3-be52-65da1f0575c1/IMG20231205213729.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Three screws hold the triangle base to the mirror body, remove them to detach them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/41c0d54e-5012-4bc9-ad84-87f4cd1204b5/IMG20231116104632.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out The five wire connector helps you identify the Jdm fold in mirrors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/93d4a7ea-d4a1-4d6d-83d7-8a5488ecdd2e/IMG20231205212754.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out When removing the pins you need to pull these panels and that will allow the wiring to come free from the connector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/22e4693b-f59d-4955-be7c-5a58905add78/IMG20231205212744.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Another view of the connector, on the lower section you can see the pin that holds the connector pin in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e8b286ea-108c-499a-815c-c21d5ab4c73c/IMG20231117081415.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out All the connectors depinned and ready for their new home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/24bd01cd-6523-4093-a775-0e7fdd9237aa/IMG20231117133525.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out The Jdm triangle bases removed from the mirror assembly to be replaced by the Usdm triangle bases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a24dc241-a2da-4084-bfb6-403488a80408/IMG20231116134824.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out When removing the mirror glass you will need a heat gun to warm up the black mirror surround and the adhesive that holds the mirror in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cd581e09-da7c-4665-88dd-29ebb20e01d5/IMG20231116134718.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Mirror comes out and and this is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8ca30f95-668e-49ef-a309-1aaf8aa9752d/IMG20231120154647.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Now on the Jdm assemble you will want to remove the adhesive with some goo be gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d418e6fc-b74d-4dc6-81c5-9b07c0c79bb2/IMG20231120133604.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Setting up the double sided3M tape for switching mirrors to the Jdm mirror assemblies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1939f492-bb5c-482f-9139-7f1587de3799/IMG20231120155155.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Adhered to the Jdm assembly and ready to go to the Usdm bases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7a6fd355-8db7-402a-bd0a-f4a8e5df53be/IMG20231120150800.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out The Usdm and Jdm metal base that attaches it to the plastic base aren’t interchangeable. They are close but with a little work this can be fixed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b483aa0d-8d0e-4960-ab6c-2fdeddfb5157/IMG20231205212630.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Jdm on the left and Usdm on the right. It might be the angles are slightly different and the openings where the metal base mounts in. The plastic is soft and is easy to modify as we will see below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8d62e921-efc4-4a54-9258-47103258521a/IMG20231205213055.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out When you put the triangle base on you will notice it wont sit flush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/924bb79f-54f9-4fe5-b5a8-70f0ac9443d7/IMG20231205213047.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out It’s hard to tell but the metal base is visible here and so you will need to modify the plastic base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7a06dffd-4398-477a-94a8-861907a79a68/IMG20231120150749.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out When you place the metal base into the plastic base you will get a good idea what needs to be cut away. You can also make a template if that helps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6962b46b-68c8-4083-b5a8-c7d20ebdb91e/IMG20231120152052.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Here is the drivers side carved out and ready to accept the metal base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d72efac6-9b8d-47a4-86e7-6fbd74886d91/IMG20231120150754.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out This hole doesn’t line up exactly, so after the base fits up, widen out this hole to match up with the metal base to allow it to be fully mounted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f61837b3-179b-40ed-981a-4708206125fa/IMG20231120161547.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Bolting them all up and they are ready for wiring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/49a72e87-8228-4053-8de0-26314513e861/IMG20231120124324.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out This is what you see with Usdm mirror connector, just three wires here but in the same connector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e911a36f-4a1d-4d94-8295-9be5821bfd3e/IMG20231116104711.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out The Jdm folding mirrors have five wires, the left two wires power the mirror motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/30403544-a54f-464a-92b1-c2d562757966/IMG20231123205556.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out On both sides of the car this connection is to easy to find after you remove the lower kick panel trim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/384b5d1e-0ecf-4e0b-827b-65a83ac6e7d6/IMG20231123152951.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out This is the door loom you will need to remove from both the chassis and door https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ca700261-d933-4bc2-b4fd-f55a654b4fba/IMG20231123140439.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out After the seals are loose and the connector is undone you can push the wiring out of the chassis. You will need it out to help push the wiring through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/823b938b-2ad0-4656-8936-9cf0a9d4c9a6/IMG20231123205724.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Now you should be looking at this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/32bbfffc-e977-442d-a1ef-2769e62e25f3/IMG20231123140454.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out I used a ziptie that was slightly longer than he weatherproof seal and make a small incision past the door seal and pull the wiring through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a72c25bb-582c-4787-a5ac-234a7b33b197/IMG20231123210405.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out Pulling the wiring on through a small hole past the seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/05d8fc30-f6df-4688-aaf6-2eb6b8ce6032/IMG20231123153318.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out I wrapped the wiring around the power mirror wiring and the tested it before finishing up the wiring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/296dc25b-61cb-41a9-9f22-6a57c832222f/IMG20231123220342.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out On the drivers side of the car you need to bridge the wiring from the passenger side and then run them down to the switch. I lucked out by finding these pinned connectors with a Y split from a 97 Legacy tail light assembly but you can easily build these yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/42fecd9a-3fb6-47cc-9278-dbff580cf267/IMG20231121085732.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out The Jdm button definitely will not fit as the design is completely different than the Usdm opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/d8233477-828d-48db-abde-02aaadf077e1/IMG20231121091838.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out With a drill bit I carved out a location to test out, this could be much improved with the right skill and a dremel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5a16789b-2f67-4994-9317-9438f23e7308/IMG20231121161631.jpg DIY projects - Jdm power folding mirrors for your Usdm Subaru! How it should have come from the factory. - Make it stand out This is the usdm mirror wiring harness and connector, the two open slots on the right side is where you need to connect to for the button to operate the power mirror circuit. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2023/11/20/04-07-sti-and-others-steering-wheel-install-get-a-grip-on-some-fresh-leather monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/56cd9a4a-69bd-46ed-adff-86979fb1d087/IMG20230707163432.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out After 11 years of the same worn out steering wheel it was time to do something about it.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4002d4a5-7b35-48e7-934f-e05091855399/A1o%2BWmMUlOL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Neiko torx driver set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5204a1a3-db29-4e8e-bd4e-865731218407/71AZqbT6rJL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Extra long torx bit set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6d5ee345-a60f-44e8-b5cf-4a1c8ad63fd1/IMG_20181214_151959.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5a3b34ca-c929-4160-a259-e33f26dae796/91s%2BYYKWpHL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Grey pnuematic wobble socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fd4918b7-2947-4741-a4f2-bb0e594d0920/716xDzblyLL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out ATP steering wheel puller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0ca0e26b-bfe8-4d3a-a87d-03bc38a933e8/IMG20230707163432.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out This wheel is one of the many designs at Reggie’s custom wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/aa47409b-6f62-48e6-bd87-dac6d731d17d/61gAtUUnL1S._AC_SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Mewant leather wrap for 05-07 Sti wheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/46b88ed1-a644-484f-883e-05b4bec73a22/61jab8aJ5fL._AC_SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Mewant alcantara wrap for 05-07 Sti wheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0d6ff870-c772-40a1-b78c-7f13c48b45bb/IMG_20211009_125435.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Disconnect that battery and wait!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a455bd38-62fd-4979-ac21-cef34c5e5cf6/IMG20230614200112%7E2.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Steering wheel set to straight ahead to make reassembly easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/91f76336-349a-438c-aad8-80dbe4cfc72c/IMG20230708192931.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Hidden bolt on the lower left side of the steering wheel cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0b7c7498-8767-4bc7-b331-81bb4ecc7e34/IMG20230708192940.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out The other side has the same bolt located near the cruise control lever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/277c30b3-3afe-48da-a3b5-857fbee8b201/IMG20231121073117.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out With both those bolts disconnected you can pull the air bag away from the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/fdb07017-e33a-44b6-b7c2-995a0449f780/IMG20230707165334.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Now you will see the airbag connector. You will need to use a small prying tool to bring the yellow tab off the bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c517d8ab-d775-4fbf-b27c-e975be42daa5/IMG20231121073324.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Up next we can disconnect this clipped wire connector. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/e1f28d5e-f722-4eff-b557-d5430e426fd5/IMG20231121073415.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out When the lock is undone this is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/649e92de-ed9b-4660-b059-6bafb5f44fe2/IMG20230707164421.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Now you can remove the airbag assembly and store it safely away from your work area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bd778f9d-cc23-4243-9b52-fc9ee51c6671/IMG20230707164624.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Steering wheel marked and ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f742cd27-e136-4dde-91ec-eabc4802f85d/IMG20230707164722.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Dont forget to remove this green connector from the roll connector it is wiring that runs the cruise control and is connected to the steering wheel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/aac64550-b4a8-4acd-8e7e-05b304075d4e/IMG20230707164811.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out With the steering wheel removed make sure that the clock spring is allowed to free spin. If you rotate it quickly it can damage it and you will need to spend some further time and money on it’s replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/08afaf71-6684-4bb1-a653-cc0d9992890f/IMG20230707164958.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out New wheel on the left replacing the old tired factory wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5eaf9cee-39f8-417c-b3c7-f3751c9a39ae/IMG20231121073511.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Sliding it back and then torqueing it back down, the lines may not line up after replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f26a31dc-42ee-455a-b45e-699d91ea67c0/IMG20230707165738.jpg DIY projects - 04-07 Sti (and others) steering wheel install! Get a grip on some fresh leather! - Make it stand out Everything else is just in reverse and you should be staring at a straight steering wheel. You can now double that it is straight with a short test drive. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/11/26/06-08-forester-shifter-bushing-install-now-with-more-stiffness monthly 0.5 2022-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/22cb86c9-da3a-489e-9b9f-c5e70e527b53/IMG20220425104514.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Ares chisel and punch set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/75ed4241-0404-4e3d-977b-d9c273024f8d/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Gearwrench ratcheting wrench set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/82b7e862-1e20-48e1-bc81-629b7b10a0bd/IMG_20211029_162251.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Any replacement bushings will do and at the time during the pandemic these are all I could source. Torque solutions bushings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/af124ca5-5477-4361-bd50-9bd345c32ad7/IMG_20211029_155707.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Shift linkage visible, you can see the https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/797d74c8-943f-4b9e-96fb-714eae4ca5a7/IMG_20211029_163822.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out The nut and large washer are removed in this image to allow the shift linkage to removed for better access. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a65c1c00-db79-40df-ac34-df49aa5cce05/IMG_20211029_160300.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Sliding the shift linkage off to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/afc7400f-58c7-41d0-b4ac-25ba14ef34fb/IMG_20211029_160628.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Easy access with the bushing moved to the side to remove the linkage roll pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4db412b3-9e94-4cf8-ad69-26cd4ed56d05/IMG_20211029_160306.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out With this bolt removed you can now remove the linkage u-joint to replace the bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ea159fd3-5431-4da7-89a4-fde5d637646c/IMG_20211029_162033.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out This bolt holds the bushing in, once it was removed everything just spilled out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5c62cfb1-5f22-4b05-ba54-5c8191924651/IMG_20211101_070612.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out This is what was left of the four bushings that hold it all together. When they are in this state the shifter basically feels like it could fall out of the car at any time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/deaa6417-6e6d-4883-8e9e-ff7d3a4a6c22/IMG_20211029_162450.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out New bushings installed you can see what it should look like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a5768920-75e1-4993-92c7-7fc28cb783ec/IMG_20211029_155707.jpg DIY projects - 06-08 Forester Shifter bushing install! Now with more stiffness! - Make it stand out Everything goes back together in reverse. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/4/12/kartboy-front-endlink-install-aluminum-means-lightweight-right monthly 0.5 2022-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ac208c25-4bea-4d87-a811-b737190fb7cf/IMG_20210410_183819.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Old versus new… which are you choosing? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369873828-5T25301IFPENND30D3AW/IMG_20190701_091225.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Allen socket set makes this job that much easier. 13 Piece Hex Bit Socket Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369932410-BDOQ4ZEPCQH8BEDIA1J0/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369990996-FCMT6A2GKPTO00JN2O1P/IMG_20200403_145036.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Ares extension set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625370499997-9V4B1D5I5IC69TXZO9T9/IMG_20210612_104534.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a4b56124-ecd2-45c6-b23c-457fc6b146ab/IMG_20210410_183816.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Kartboy Sedan endlinks. Don’t let the name fool you, these will get the job done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/633602d8-caa2-41c1-804f-9465a1c61fb8/61SliHcuOtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out These are Kartboy’s aluminum spacers that I used. I only needed to use one per side, the lift on the Forester causes a bit of angular deflection that needed to be remedied. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625370720372-2JTCBLU9T1VTEBGEH6I3/IMG_20210501_081125.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out The Forester awaits it’s new parts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625370937220-CT3L13TDTJBMROX38K5A/IMG_20210410_182217.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Sometimes all it takes is a wrench and a good amount of force. But you will likely be using an allen wrench inside the link while holding it still with the wrench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8768fcdd-c691-4570-9db3-4dbc4cd2f8bf/IMG_20210410_183220.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Both nuts removed and ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633049250352-7N5HNB4BCHPVRDUBER17/IMG_20210822_201316.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out For my lifted setup this seems to work the best. One spacer on the outside of the swaybar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/64be8906-1cfa-417f-86ea-8ac86ef1fa9c/kartboy+and+suspension-2.jpg DIY projects - Kartboy front endlink install! Aluminum means lightweight right?! - Make it stand out Just a little product testing! These bushings can take a beating. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/11/28/double-din-stereo-install-with-jdm-navigation-hood-featuring-the-atoto-s8 monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f1cd8d4d-fb3c-433b-8ecb-f7ed7a73b955/IMG_20210828_193250.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out A little finished for the time being in this photo as I await my new to me navigation hood to move the head unit on up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f6624b82-ed74-4f74-8ed6-60a1b3fdaa84/IMG_20200403_144526.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Milwaukee hex driver kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c452eb94-9435-4e5a-a693-32c8dcd2d057/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Stanley 2 in 1 screwdriver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4d3a1d73-c5d5-441b-8a7b-de8ddb08696c/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out ABN trim removal kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/af195cde-5fee-4675-ab64-18ebf4e1bb5f/61Lm5gA-mkL._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out RYOBI Impact Rated Driving Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/718d4dff-a166-472e-86a4-f1ee7d016250/IMG_20210822_193021.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out My stereo of choice is the Atoto S8 Gen2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/88ea64d0-5b93-4cef-ab19-9cd534abc409/IMG_20211127_134638.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Too excited to take a decent preinstall photo, but here it is. Comes with the front piece and upper shroud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8443c4dd-0252-4428-be30-224beefcacf2/IMG_20211130_111843.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Not the greatest image but you will need both sides of the navigational brackets to make this go as smoothly as possible. You can likely make a setup for yourself but this definitely fit my radio perfectly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/52f66e4a-a601-4a84-834e-5cf7859e59c8/IMG_20210822_165039.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Eject all your old cds unless you would like to stay forever with that old Subaru headunit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/83152508-e033-41bc-8f24-f83e591a69dc/IMG_20210822_164659.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Putting a trim tool under the side of this lower trim will pop it right out. Unscrew the shiftknob if you would like to remove the whole lower cover, I just slide it to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/739b0756-e886-42d2-8578-af384e361faa/IMG_20210822_164709.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out These two lower screws hold in the climate control and center section. Everything else is clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/82b933a7-fa56-4575-83b7-07e547711411/IMG_20210822_165013.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Get your trusty trim stick out and start to work it around the top portion of the center section. Then you can get some fingers behind it and pull it out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/584e54b1-9750-4025-9aa6-b3da63431036/IMG_20210822_165120.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out If you have an auto climate control you will need to unplug these connectors. If you have a manual climate control you will need to disconnect the cables that connect the mode and blend door, dorry no photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/97ab0110-4808-435e-a3f3-af882275a74f/IMG_20210822_165107.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Unplugging the hazard switch is your last connector and you can remove the entire center console cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f3d6c64a-8750-4011-832c-b0765ff2bce3/IMG_20210822_165250.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Next up will be the audio head unit. Two upper screws and… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5607e615-1b54-4721-bd15-c53a0c2f20f2/IMG_20210822_165253.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Two lower screws and you can slide it out far enough to unplug the connectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a3d516d8-0c86-4e2b-b003-f45316a6e7d4/IMG_20210822_173451.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out The holes for the Atoto brackets and factory brackets line up pretty well. I did use an set of screws and speed nuts I had lying around for the two rear holes as they were close but not close enough. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/22136044-c83a-46f7-bc45-19575a72b50a/IMG_20210822_182510.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out This is what it should look like once completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/17116492-bcd7-4766-8992-0bc45a654da6/IMG_20210822_193021.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Mounts up just like stock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2752197e-9236-4ded-bca5-34ece7811e4e/IMG_20210828_193250.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out The center surround fits, but not in the best way. You will want to trim the portion of the console to give it a factory finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/83f5ceac-acff-4c16-b786-82699d495a50/IMG_20210830_183336.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Now you can start tweaking the system to your needs and wants! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/69fdd7ac-aff3-42dc-bb31-9a5fc86324e2/IMG_20211127_123024.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out The upper pocket has got to go.. I will miss it but I really want the upper location for the head unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dfce822e-c7e1-4417-97e2-f82106f749c6/IMG_20211127_123516.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out With everything out of the way from the prior steps you can put your pry tool below the clock and start prying! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4617191f-cf34-4867-80e9-1bbbd18c7e6d/IMG_20211127_123429.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out You can slide your hand up past the air ducting to help the pocket out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/08e867ac-1e3a-4a35-8689-321968a2761d/IMG_20211127_123719.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out With the pocket removed you are ready to get the Navi shroud up in it’s place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8b4e2ce1-e1d7-4a6d-93f4-212bb8b69d27/IMG_20211127_123709.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out This is a great time to reroute your audio wiring while it is open and easy to get to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/44bb506f-a19f-4899-a73f-fbb19c9b3783/IMG_20211127_131221.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out I forgot to get photos of the brackets being installed but the four holes lined up with my Atoto brackets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7e39ea28-510f-4054-ba41-f25241920174/IMG_20211130_111843.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Other side screws visible and the speed nuts that hold them together on the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b899f69f-d74d-4fbc-a715-ef8e445e62ad/IMG_20211130_111846.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Plenty room for the extra wiring and antenna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/851bcc14-334e-44a5-b71b-def8cefa09c2/IMG_20211130_111853.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out The brackets bolt right into the darh holes making this a straightforward affair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/82c8be21-3fa1-4db0-873d-0da4d5564913/IMG_20211127_134310.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Doing a little bit of checking before installing the upper and lower shrouds. Everything is working but I hadn’t move the Airbag connector down to it’s new location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1c80f02a-0e4e-4cba-b268-f307877e22ca/IMG_20211130_111905.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Above shot of the wiring in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5522eaee-6310-4011-896a-d02ae8e238b3/IMG_20211130_111855.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Bolting in the lower section of the hood setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2568ceb6-f9a6-49cd-aab4-a6ec4d07a955/IMG_20211127_134638.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Next up is just installing the upper shroud and you are complete! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0ed6243e-797c-4202-8fbc-b69ea46627ed/IMG_20211127_134555.jpg DIY projects - Double din stereo install with or without SG navigation hood. Featuring the Atoto S8 - Make it stand out Perfect fit! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/3/7/subaru-headgaskets-doomed-to-fail-what-to-look-for-when-the-temp-gauge-starts-rising monthly 0.5 2022-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633055403753-8NB4O0YDTIW4JQE77Y9I/IMG_20210308_073507.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Typical lower headgasket seeping found on many older high mileage Ej engines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633055458844-SHFT8I2U51W1PH6UIBK5/NXWEKo8.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Failed headgasket on cylinder number one of my Forester https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/a9baee93-e978-4248-a0fa-0d93b4c9beee/IMG_20200325_155445.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Pulling the dipstick is the first easy step, but as stated above I rarely see failures of this kind… Not saying it won’t happen just less likely. Coolant in the crankcase is a very easy way to ruin rod bearings too.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633053442899-NUZCNXB7QF93UH0JOM0A/IMG_20210413_071549.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Old and brittle coolant hoses can leak causing overheating issues. But if you find hoses that are swollen and pressurized after a drive with a rising temp gauge, head gaskets are a likely culprit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633053470380-1S6KSN0K8DRFECN1EEZJ/IMG_20210413_074113.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Double checking that both hoses are clamped properly is a good first step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1a08624c-70ca-41e0-b36f-b322c2706599/IMG_20210413_071707.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out The coolant overflow is a quick easy place to test. If your bottle is dark, murky and smells unlike coolant. An internal head gasket leak is very likely. You will often also see fluid pouring out as the radiator cap opens to relieve pressure as exhaust and overheated coolant make their way out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633053607361-7SR86U37TIVFEYQEQCDS/IMG_20210413_072342.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out If your car is an automatic and you allow it to overheat often or badly, you can actually ruin the transmission as well. Most Subaru transmission coolers are located on the lower portion of the radiator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633053675827-541RZORH60YWINDVPAGJ/IMG_20210417_131942.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Checking your fan blades for damage or obstructions is just another step to your detective work. Also make sure the wiring is connected and not damaged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/09d43caf-db6e-46ce-b1e5-8a13869cb82c/IMG_20210718_201655.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Proper radiator cap (also the upper reservoir tank for turbos) pressure value is necessary for cooling. I recommend using the factory Subaru cap for your application. Subaru turbo radiator cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c1ef2a37-bf6a-4529-a481-7f111dd6c641/IMG_20210321_203241.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out If you are looking for coolant temperature, look know further. It is located behind the alternator. Not a likely area of failure for most Subarus but it is worth a check if you have any weird circuit codes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/cb243b7a-7c8a-4317-b7a5-881c5f0b1072/IMG_20210309_203851.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out Another area worth a check is the thermostat and water pump assembly. The water pump bearing can fail causing coolant to come out of the weep hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633054932847-DOBKRQJ65ZOIBEM6UBVD/IMG_20210309_200015.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out The weep hole can be viewed on the right side of the water pump. It’s the dark hole in between the gasket mounting holes. Aisin WPF-023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633054597727-565RSBOZ1BRW1L64KJSF/IMG_20210413_075603.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out If you aren’t purging air from the system and are seeing large pockets of air coming to the top and rising coolant level you likely are facing head gasket failure. Coolant funnel spill free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/8e887c6c-0130-4bb3-926c-cd8196e66fac/61OogEXI8AL._AC_SL1084_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out This magic fluid changes color when combustion gases come in contact with the fluid. Block tester kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1633054858830-I928VYZT6VH1YCK4DPSP/71he-Qd4ZYS._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru headgaskets... Doomed to fail? What to look for when the temp gauge starts rising. - Make it stand out A multicap cooling system pressure tester. This allows you to pressurize the system to find any leaks. If you are worried about a head gasket failure and have this tool on hand you can connect it and watch the gauge for an increase in cooling system pressure while the car idles. Radiator and coolant system pressure tester kit https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/10/4/ej257-amp-ej255-spark-plug-replacement monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635696318403-8IKCA372Y5H015F77Z0U/IMG_20211009_120334.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Grey pneumatic metric sockets 3/8th Gearwrench ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact Ares 3 piece silicone trays Gearwrench 3/8” & 1/4’ ratchet set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/f8091a3e-d3ee-4d25-8eee-0439a7426120/3W1A4327.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Ares 9 piece wobble extension set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0566c4cd-61e2-4dc2-bf1c-030765d1888e/IMG_20211009_134135.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Ares hook and pick set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/7fd3b3b7-b8e1-4d5c-9ca7-33b81c752b91/IMG_20211115_162530.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out The star of the show! Without this Ares 5/8” spark plug socket with 4” extension. All spark plugs today will be removed with this tool! Don’t forget your Craftsman 1 and a 1/2" Extension Bar otherwise you will suffer on cylinder 4! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/4259272a-deb6-4e3d-9555-a2134b5a4dec/IMG_20190520_112100.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out NGK spark plugs 22401AA670 / SILFR6A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635696844334-M56L6LPXU908897C251C/IMG_20211009_121436.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Ballenger Motorsports - Replacement for Subaru Coil on Plug COP 3-way Female Connector Housing Assembly (Plug) Not necessary but when working on older cars these coil pack connectors get brittle. This one literally feel apart in my fingers. I always have a couple back ups for this very reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/6813d3ad-1d0e-4e61-824b-5a40f5edeb29/IMG_20211009_120334.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Hood up! Ready for everybody’s favorite care for spark plug replacement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694610617-IZSEBXHMQBX8G21EHS8W/IMG_20211009_120538.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Air box and Maf connector are first up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694630694-6XXCUGFEL6L35FS0UDKI/IMG_20211009_120720.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Off to a fantastic start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694667365-CSWCT0L5D9QAQQ3H4RYH/IMG_20211009_120752.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Two twelve mm bolts hold the bottom half in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694751069-NFECX39G3U8C6HEIQM1L/IMG_20211009_120909.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out With the air box removed we are halfway to the spark plugs, only the coil packs are stopping us now https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694703694-T94Z4X5NG25H76XFY4OR/IMG_20211009_121008.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Coil pack removal, cylinder one is very easy to get free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694786705-QJ8T579OPY1WQ3JQ76LY/IMG_20211009_121350.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Beware of cracking connector bodies, just what happens with a turbo and uppipe living so close by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694822871-TFNEFVLCUW1L90KPN3L5/IMG_20211009_121640.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out You can also use a 1 3/8ths extension but I left it at work. This wobble with a 3” extension made it easy pickings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694927846-0WKFZ5T7RWAG72KOQ9RY/IMG_20211009_122430.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Cylinder three can easily be removed with a longer extension and tiny bit of downward pressure on the brake hardlines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695691450-M1S0A5GIC7M2P6T2BUDS/IMG_20211009_121922.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out These spark plugs were a few years old but overall looking in great shape. With many short trips I decided to change them a bit early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694856747-ZW3GHFFFOE8RT2JN29GN/IMG_20211009_121800.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Installing spark plug number one, always remember to start the spark plugs by hand to keep the cylinder heads safe from damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635694975053-52FYOLQ5YR7P4BPESF7H/IMG_20211009_123246.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Ready for the air box to go back in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635730423938-LI98OHZZ47KNOG3K12O9/IMG_20211009_125435.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Start with the battery here to gain access to cylinder number two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695193939-W8I4GAV9IAHIZEP5CDVN/IMG_20211009_123957.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Now removing the air pump clamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695091580-WKTEKK11M2U089TUJ1CU/IMG_20211009_124036.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Then on to the air pump electrical connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635730507273-1NHAMW4HUJQ5STMWV1Y1/IMG_20211009_123931.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Next up is the two bolts that hold the pump in place. Unless your car has one broken off like mine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695215073-3B9SFCOZUH0DFSFPPVB2/IMG_20211009_134054.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Removing this mini fuse box shows you the last bolt that holds the air pump in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695295664-T4Z49OO71VEM2PQVW111/IMG_20211009_123939.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Last air pump mounting bolt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695424471-9BKE4RG1DU7EPYHM8BT7/IMG_20211009_124418.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Now you can see what your cylinder 2 and 4 coil packs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695340405-TCA014TTVRLM97CONOZR/IMG_20211009_124750.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Easy to remove the bolts but you will definitely need to remove the electrical connection from cylinder 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695465144-QQFFZ29K9U8935KXNTY8/IMG_20211009_125515.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Cylinder number 2 is a bit easier to reach. Ares spark plug tool and this 6” extension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695503112-546CZS7G2RUWPQZN8KYS/IMG_20211009_130237.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out Cylinder four deems it necessary to have a 1 and 3/8th extension on the Ares spark plug socket. If not you may need to have more tricks up your sleeve or raise the engine slightly to clear the frame rails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1635695549297-N43X4LHBWRY9MJJFXEUD/IMG_20211009_130109.jpg DIY projects - EJ257 & EJ255 spark plug replacement! Featuring my 06 Forester XT. - Make it stand out If you pick the wrong extension and plug socket, you might end up like this where you can’t remove it. The frame rail won’t allow it to come out far enough. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/4/24/subaru-radiator-replacement-just-another-way-to-to-have-a-cool-subaru monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622600458396-AJKW9P0Y74TTCLO1ZQGN/IMG_20210413_072325.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Like a bouncer at the club… It’s is your time to go radiator! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622600595947-CIYHWBU3OP0EQXXX665I/IMG_20200403_145036.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Grey pnuematic wobble socket set 3/8th Gearwrench ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622600565774-1S13UIGVQ77WPN9954KA/IMG_20181214_151959.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369381371-ZTKAPUEWEVA4LNH81S32/51KbYPczjEL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Hose clamp pliers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369262618-7VQMSNBL8XKBJD5Q7CDS/51YKdZedv%2BL._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Cable type flexible hose clamp pliers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622600732037-0ZNWRER58AU9TPJY4Z19/IMG_20210413_075603.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Nothing makes your life easier than a nice coolant funnel bucket for purging that air and filling the cooling system to the tippy top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625368357007-2RXKN2Y0VUBZ1B0DKLOA/51dc4uMKhBL._AC_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Mishimoto Forester radiator TYC factory style radiator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1625369476784-1LO9W52C39C6J1YALTVC/81rInM3ZxYL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Subaru turbo thermostat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257360888-NFT8ZE9BPO3EWV78AD39/IMG_20210413_071539.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Once the car has set for a couple of hours and the cap is cold to the touch you can remove it. I would highly recommend to use a towel and glove just in case. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257394095-1K9K9G5YKTE0X2OW5D7T/IMG_20210413_071543.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out If you have a air induction piping that covers the radiator you can remove it now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258405329-QM82DEOXRXY41ICV6VVM/IMG_20210413_074118.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out The drain is located on the passenger side of the radiator. This is the newer style, you may find a small valve that can be loosened by hand. Drop your favorite drain pan and empty the coolant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257457381-LLI8WJBQYM2YVKTM75WO/IMG_20210413_071549.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Here is the first clamp to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258307339-QLYGLQNUY90O83BZSDCI/IMG_20210413_071854.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Slide it on down and you are ready to remove the hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258233785-7RQ81C5TEWY6TTCPFJJW/IMG_20210413_074113.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Next up is the lower hose clamp, ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257556172-QAGXTBAHBP5CXHRSLJA7/IMG_20210413_071711.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Your overflow tank will either snap into place or be bolted in. Go ahead and remove it. Now you can remove the 10 mm bolts that hold the fans in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257640051-QVNGTNAJK9O6ZU8KYIFB/IMG_20210413_071707.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Coolant overflow removed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622518948480-EKR5E17B54Y1Z3FWC0UH/IMG_20210413_071559.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Next up the passenger side fan bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257841376-QTC93U8FICJI6DTDS2S4/IMG_20210413_072038.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Passenger side fan removed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257809842-HP1C7PH2CXZWVBVKU8SZ/IMG_20210413_071936.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Here is where you will find the two bolts on the driver side, remove them and the fan will be ready to be removed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622257890393-OQ8P3WUGONF59CG3ITEQ/IMG_20210413_072337.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out If you have an automatic Subaru you will need to locate these cooler lines. These are full of transmission fluid so be ready for it to spill out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258079461-GMAH91P6DORRYJODRV0K/IMG_20210413_072342.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Passenger side transmission cooler line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622518093982-ICS0ZSOOGAKRS8IVFHVC/IMG_20210413_072427.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out You will find two of these brackets that hold the radiator in place on each side. A 12 mm bolt holds them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258368032-BJ7RDKWBLCXP7RSY8822/IMG_20210413_074519.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out New radiator getting comfy in it’s new digs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622258340265-5AKJUMPNQN0EYQQJNZCG/IMG_20210413_075603.jpg DIY projects - Subaru radiator replacement! Just another way to have a cool Subaru. - Make it stand out Purging some air with the good old coolant funnel bucket. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/1/7/subaru-fuel-filler-neck-replacement-03-08-forester monthly 0.5 2021-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629511866161-ZFI570SJ9GN2X5DGHBBY/IMG_20190520_123620.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) - Make it stand out Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629512154153-17RUPW11QHJ3QRCPDK21/IMG_20191008_083235.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) - Make it stand out Knipex pliers set ATE 5 pliers set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1612755180241-QBSFHCYQITBM7OKVGFV8/IMG_20201128_123807.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Straight from Subaru here is the Subaru fuel neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613275716774-THLO71QGE732P3W6YCIS/IMG_20201129_112546.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) This is the rubber packing gasket to insulate the metal neck to the sheet metal of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613276043041-7NGQ3BVRGEGJ7YDN4F41/71CfOBnvZEL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Spectra includes everything for this, not sure on the fitment but it will save you a few bucks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613275675011-8T06UM00HYHTEUVIX74G/IMG_20201129_112547.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) This is the upper ring portion that sandwichs the fuel neck to the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613275645725-QYCLHWH3ACXZPUNE9V0Y/IMG_20201129_112544.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) 42074SA000 This is the part number for the emissions piping that runs along the neck. It’s likely rusty but might be worth replacing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100099220-EFHPHS4EB030BEAK69AN/IMG_20201129_094409.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) If your fuel neck is rusty, this shut valve will undoubtedly be barely visible. I’d recommend getting new nuts to bolt it on too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1612755411816-EODKVFYXOMGQLKIML7SK/IMG_20210123_160408.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Getting the vehicle off the ground, with the passenger rear wheel removed and on jack stands will help open up your work area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1612755454169-UAIG8ECTRKVKY2QLN9L8/IMG_20201129_085615.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Here were are looking at the filler neck. I had previously removed the cover while investigating a emissions code. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100194139-XMYW59YFSNAEIYEGEXH8/IMG_20201129_085601.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Removing the cap allows you to access the bolts that sandwich the neck to the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100232853-FQPH2E3BDR55QZJ88Y9I/IMG_20201129_085857.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) The bottom of these bolts see a lot of grime and water, it is highly likely that one of the three bolts may break. I lost just one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100307629-SPKL13JVCI4CTOWWJP56/IMG_20201129_091815.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Clamps off, it might be worth replacing these if they are in poor shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100559179-5AKC0GQBQAZIE6OUF483/IMG_20201129_092205.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Gently remove the hoses, they can easily tear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100438335-O185Y26YLM5XP2JZCJJ1/IMG_20201129_091414.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Following the filler neck under the car you will find a hardline that connects to another vacuum hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622259859544-Z9YH6H81M5D98BVC9148/IMG_20210324_175442+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100611445-27HR33X195NO30HEVOHV/IMG_20201129_091723.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Slide this hose off and you are ready to remove the filler neck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100680056-PWCJGZ7PDS7IAUKZS26G/IMG_20201129_091410.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Looking just above the subframe you will see the filler neck connection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100750661-YXW40F43AUWY93HREVKC/IMG_20201129_092423.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) With the clamp off you can use a dull screwdriver to help break the seal. Taping the tip of the screwdriver is a good idea to keep the rubber hose safe. If you tear this hose… you will need to drop the tank to replace it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613100903156-ELQF6251P4CBVOFB17ZY/IMG_20201129_093414.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Pop! Freedom! If you find the filler neck not coming free, put a prybar on subframe above the filler neck and push the filler neck away from the rubber hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101080714-A7NGYLJ0D8UPXI1E6RD3/IMG_20201129_093549.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Here is the rusty mess of a fuel filler neck! Some areas looking much better than others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101115900-ZQU2E2XYULVH1G8JAYBI/IMG_20201129_113742.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Swapping over the hardline and hoes to the new unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101186423-I2COETWVOZH8R0J2YALE/IMG_20201129_112822.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) This is the shut valve, if your filler neck is rusty… this probably isn’t coming off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613276389047-3CVQSU1NUFLHUQG2RA3U/IMG_20201129_112843.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Another rusty pipe and shut valve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101264591-9NDWKOBAJMI8A4O0EQE0/IMG_20201129_124709.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) The new rubber seal doesn’t go on this side but was resting on the new filler neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101359952-PDU43G9M3YW3IT576AMT/IMG_20201129_125858.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) This is where the new rubber seal goes to protect the painted side of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101441571-N2JPNI44VPMAO5RZSRQR/IMG_20201129_131315.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) Then the upper metal plate goes on top and you reinstall your bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1613101796047-YKIYP8LKUEC08CK93EOS/IMG_20210123_160101.jpg DIY projects - Subaru fuel filler neck replacement! (03-08 Forester) All the hoses are back in place! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/7/15/subaru-side-feed-to-top-feed-injector-conversion-how-to-make-the-switch-with-oem-parts monthly 0.5 2022-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695005185-MTTEBKYK76FV1C0WYNAQ/IMG_20210326_081636.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Sidefeed injectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627694966025-8ZR94A2EGV3A6OR8RFXA/IMG_20210326_082000.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Top feed injectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695660862-GBOC0144JGO0G575CMKL/IMG_20200403_144045.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Grey pneumatic socket set 3/8th Grey pneumatic wobble 3/8 socket set Gearwrench 3/8th ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695783459-YZV572ZO9ZXWL12X7IVN/715aMP3f2IL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Irwin wire stripping, self adjusting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695760814-YVD66EY08XX7SLH96KBC/715JzSclLmL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Irwin wire stripper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629509107418-94ESU7DUYUQIIKEY3B1Z/614h-uQVdlL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Simple and effective terminal pin crimper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695239110-Q13ZYYIC685FGW3BWHCL/IMG_20210324_092752.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Here are the new connector housings. You can source them off any used junkyard Subaru with top feed injectors Top feed connector, pins and weather tight connectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629508801046-TS76HK3KF8DQXCE049UI/41IhchIYfZL._AC_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out If you don’t have the housings, terminal pins or weather proof seal, this will get you everything at once! Nippon Denso Type Injector Connector Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627695290426-QI8EK9C95RPFB35OFJ6D/IMG_20210324_083325.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out These are the terminal pins and weather tight seal that are necessary for the new housings. Here are the exact names I found these items under. Sumitomo HW / HX / DL / SL Sealed Series wire seal, green (20-16 AWG) Sumitomo HX / DL / SL Sealed Series Female terminal 18 - 16 AWG Terminal, loose piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698140368-BR8BL0SK7HF091XE09WT/IMG_20210324_082955.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out There are plenty of aftermarket options to reuse your old manifold but what if you want to keep it oem and spend less money, then this is for you. New to me manifold up top and old on the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698339603-HXNYNNP026CKXTZ5M6ZD/IMG_20210323_143853.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Original oem side feed connector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629510147422-IYJ8BYLDYU7NDX4NSL5Y/IMG_20210324_092204.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Old connector and terminal pin removed. Wiring stripped back and ready for new parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698488684-6PJ3CQ9XVGTFNGL7Z4V3/IMG_20210324_092752.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out The factory top feed connector I removed from my extra harness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698432713-QMMFYA6MV51VDNOSD237/IMG_20210324_083325.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out These are the terminal pins and weather packing to make a weather tight permanent connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698460552-ZHHWZQRUND5U01DR0G8Q/IMG_20210324_092230.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Stripping back the wires and installing the seals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698525402-FA07KLYQO1QSU344PV6K/IMG_20210324_084431.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Crimped on and ready for the new connector https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698583639-32WNNIW74WZCF669WK1X/IMG_20210324_092348.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out These terminal pin pliers make it this all too easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1627698619125-FX6XZ0QCWZH5K1F6FD0I/IMG_20210324_084907.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Pins attached to the wiring and now installed into the housing. Ready for the plastic center section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629510682731-PV72XOWVW0IBDBK47UV2/IMG_20210324_092823.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Once the insert is pushed into place it is ready to be installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1629509568034-1QAOKV966VWK7KQJP9S6/IMG_20210326_182418.jpg DIY projects - Subaru side feed to top feed injector conversion! How to make the switch with oem parts! - Make it stand out Reassembling the manifold the wiring harness and fuel hardlines. It’s ready to go back in the car! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/5/17/forester-fender-brace-install-giving-your-wet-noodle-of-a-chassis-some-refinement monthly 0.5 2021-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621996835484-NN4RIWBIJ6PBUBEETAKP/IMG_20210427_182457.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out What can this lovely piece of metal do for your car…? It’s simple looks hide how impressive it truly is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622170438618-LHSLK2XISYU9EFSG3FV1/IMG_20210508_183407.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Here are your big heroes, with these tools your install should be as easy as it can be. Gearwrench 3/8” & 1/4’ ratchet set Gearwrench ratcheting wrench Gearwrench 1/4” socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622255898125-5BVH82M2X8UQ57DCT7VG/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out This cheap set with the funny name has worked well for me over the last year. Utool trim removal tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622255933180-783JHPO9E7CS1MP8HZRJ/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out This or my Subaru spare tire screwdriver is never to far away. Makes life easy while being able to swap between either style. Stanley screwdriver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621997186681-9E0041KBI236RO73O5J0/IMG_20210427_182454.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Two lovely pieces of shaped metal, stickers and bag of bolts and we are ready to improve your Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621997372602-29RSZEHPT1769PN2D7ZO/IMG_20210508_200135.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Crank the wheel towards the side you want to start with for a bit of extra room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621997482863-QV0T94X0SUPN9KHHGKQF/IMG_20210506_180100.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Here is where we start, the backside of the fender liner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621997700058-AUDRTZ1T0RL098N52W0O/IMG_20210508_183640.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Start where you like best but at a minimum you will need to remove all of these you see https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622172780954-HBH4VC5HCAMKHV2VK14A/IMG_20210430_174506.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out My fender liners are newish and so they fold easily, if you have old fender liners they may easily tear when being folded. Be careful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621998061993-WDX8XT9M0E0M8ENXY3U8/IMG_20210430_175716.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Next up is this sound deadening pad, it’s held on by one plastic stud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621997812549-C1OMOYODLAK7GZ7118YK/IMG_20210506_180644.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Removed! It will likely come with quite a bit of dirt and other various pieces of earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1621998122711-RIJS55VUHS4VQR2BOQUI/IMG_20210430_174510.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out More dirt and debris to bring out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169337210-K4CNSO6Q9Y5WUMQBSWBZ/IMG_20210506_180544.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Wide shot of the sticker covers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169186202-0D01F1Y3P2JX8IL52RAW/IMG_20210506_180539.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Start peeling to find out if you are a winner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169222753-Z38GS06POUH2G44M6EUV/IMG_20210506_182525.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Lovely clean threads ready for a fresh new bolt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169420049-R5GDE6PMG4RTY1TR5V4V/IMG_20210508_180813.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Finger threaded bolts to hold the brace up and check for the welded metal piece clearence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169724613-XQFE6GC4PGZM5KAI3KHS/IMG_20210506_181540.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Line up the front bolt and hand tighten it to hold the front end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622169776915-7Z8TKDPUTBRBZIZYN6V4/IMG_20210508_180805.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Needs just a bit more to get past the raised metal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622170060565-IIFO012T4TT6TG0GUXM1/IMG_20210509_152058.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out This is the best and quickest way to tighten the upper bolt in. Inside the fender you will run in to plenty of interference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622170148646-QAKCIKFL3P6ROWI5ITI8/IMG_20210509_152307.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out The front of the brace can be installed with the same technique, ratcheting wrench on the lower. Use the wrench to run the upper bolt in until it hits the bar of the brace, then swap to the ratchet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622170698083-9U69EU945HRTCWS0NQBS/IMG_20210508_183133.jpg DIY projects - Forester fender brace install! Giving your wet noodle of a chassis some refinement! - Make it stand out Fully installed! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/4/13/fluidampr-crank-pulley-damper-install-a-touch-of-smoothness-to-a-rowdy-boxer-motor monthly 0.5 2021-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799341763-N1ON527WSWXBRQ54UR35/3W1A2004.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Fluidampr just adding a touch of class to the crank snout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799421361-SFM41A9DRGKJ5MT6N53F/IMG_20210417_131051.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Precision torque wrench Pry bar set Gearwrench 10mm set Grey pneumatic socket set Company 23 crank pulley holder Gearwrench ratchet set Milwaukee 3/8 ratchet Is an excellent addition to this list, mine was being repaired at this time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799469535-6SV8OCXCE62RZLQJC6WP/IMG_20210411_103709.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Chop chop! The oem cover will need a bit of work to accomdate the Fluidampr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799525095-BUAJ1X4G2KR1WORW399X/3W1A1986.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Ready to run! Fluidampr 531101 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799558310-9BTMVM9EN9QMD3F3PDFE/IMG_20210417_135139.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Subaru timing belt cover You don't need an extra but it's nice to have it ready to install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799717163-0RPVHMPS8EQKS1J3BAHY/IMG_20210417_131251.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. The excavation mission of the oem damper begins here! It's pretty crowded down there… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801054054-090ROWEQF9SFD9JAI5Z6/IMG_20210417_131514.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Overflow hose removed and the tank is just two bolts away from coming out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799861779-R6P90DAG1AXCNW8UGRYL/IMG_20210417_131438.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Down deep on the passenger side resides the fan connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618799938894-Q6J114KB5230JV2Q2M6D/IMG_20210417_131642.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Driver's side is dead center of the fan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800024141-XK2IMN2PWFFRKPIPSRPV/IMG_20210417_131853.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Three 10 mm screws hold the fans in place. It's a very tight removal for the fans when leaving the upper radiator hose on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800051867-W8PCRFTXY6XAX1GRJT13/IMG_20210417_131942.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Just takes a bit of finesse and the fans are out! The singke fans should be much easier to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800082126-6QVKCFV4WFFVC6GH46X1/IMG_20210417_131948.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Going back in, this time with a hair more room? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800126833-8571MVELSA9GIZIDOHGZ/IMG_20210417_132203.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Company23 makes holding the pulley still a breeze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800315631-0NZWVIQPRISY7EYSICHN/IMG_20210417_132652.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Next up is the power steering tensioner. Loosen the lower bolt then on to the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800369872-2ZLS2KDGBB2JR5O3RLKK/IMG_20210417_132603.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Break this bolt free to allow the alternator to pivot and the belt is free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800160611-JJ7WYT7L823WOPQGAMSF/IMG_20210417_132559.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. On to the A/c tensioner and bracket. Once again loosen the lower, then you can spin the bolt out to remove belt tensioner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800268423-4YA6WWGE2EMYBCDVF5NS/IMG_20210417_132918.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. With the two bracket bolts removed it comes right out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618800530682-7L1LN6GSNH8JLT79P6XR/IMG_20210417_133832.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. And this is your new sight with the damper removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801093631-6OKUB2PY5KWQZ9QPAEP8/IMG_20210417_133906.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Driver's side has four 10mm bolts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801133881-A1L9KOGY2PVIU2JABNM3/IMG_20210411_130533.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Passenger side only has three, couldn't get a good in car photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801186447-H3BWYEKXRVL2M0ID9S3Q/IMG_20210417_135139.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Lower cover is ready to go in. The lip has modified to accept the Fluidampr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801237351-DK2JM1U1ZKXTXKHVMRWA/IMG_20210417_135158.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. This is the lip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801311215-QEHOEAZX3RG061LEI5BN/IMG_20210417_135200.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Trimmed down and ready for the show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801352084-FFKM4O11LL7NW0M6JHGC/IMG_20210411_103709.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. With my small hacksaw and hand it’s time to take care of business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801381728-93CA1FPO32V41S2HOI7C/IMG_20210411_103657.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Make as many cuts as you can, then score the base with a exacto knife. Then a few wiggles like a loose tooth and they pop right off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801417819-QAPEYZZYLA67PTXNZ0KQ/IMG_20210411_104719.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Finishing it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801451764-K7ARX528TLATV8URZVLW/IMG_20210411_110054.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Completed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801488015-84DLFAZHA83XD5TDI46W/IMG_20210417_140543.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Find a couple decent sized bolts to thread in fully. Then start the taping to protect the Fluidampr. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801539679-AP5HVO16YTV5YSNPI1B3/IMG_20210417_140705.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. All taped and ready to head into the engine bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618802378913-W5MCK2WK9YVNC29CEJUK/IMG_20210417_140457.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. New timing belt cover ready to go on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618801612318-Y72ESVW518UV7R3SCU0J/IMG_20210417_141720.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Holding it steady to allow for the proper torque value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618802433589-4Y2N6XR8VTOL8J6K6W7P/IMG_20210417_142416.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Getting close to being finished! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1618802463190-SSYLKCW4HER44N7BTII7/IMG_20210417_143127.jpg DIY projects - Fluidampr crank damper install! A touch of smoothness for your rowdy boxer motor. Warm and cozy deep within the engine bay. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2021/3/14/the-ultimate-subaru-timing-belt-parts-guide-what-is-the-best-brands-for-the-best-prices monthly 0.5 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616464663966-UI3UDTQV2EAJS29HOK7B/71TALnUqAoL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Aisin timing belt kit is very nice and complete. Some have stated an NTN tensioner comes while others have found an Aisin tensioner within the kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465034537-DA569L6XGLIL1WUZH2BZ/717F%2BMOahxL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Genuine oem Subaru belt by Gates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616467295639-ZOKEXE82MFPIC33VC2UY/ST130284S000.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Kevlar racing belt sold by STi, also made by Gates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465119052-KJJLO7SF4GOU40TMPLT1/61fc%2BedTiZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Gates oe style belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465076557-CJR64HM1A7D95HB9Q7GY/51NBU24BkJL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Gates racing blue belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465170847-HCJPD1G4B6DPPKJMLT26/81kiERr%2BjTL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? NTN tensioner, it’s well worth it’s weight in gold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616510450534-GRNKZPA89FEZ8Q91WPFN/IMG_20210323_085803.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Here is the assortment of pulleys. Koyo idlers on the left side in black. The NTN pulley and tensioner in the upper right corner. Then lastly the NSK cogged pulley alongside the Aisin water pump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465534019-JPBH6Q6MVFLWQGU8AAPZ/IMG_20210314_200102.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Nsk cogged pulley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465553874-7NEKG0CO8JUD12OZNNOK/IMG_20210313_214206.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Koyo idler pulley, you can just make out the part number. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465595835-Q5B4CG83BLF249FT50PQ/IMG_20210309_195653.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Aisin water pump is the Subaru oem version. But you can buy it cheaper by not buying it through Subaru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616465637512-IGZAZLJDQ6XCMKWA0LCG/IMG_20210309_195837.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Aisin water pump on the left, just a bit higher quality than the gates pump on the right. The casting quality is quite dramatic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1616468412113-9H9IAVMJ460TMQEQIIX3/IMG_20210309_195720.jpg DIY projects - The Ultimate Subaru timing belt parts guide! What parts fit your build? Same deal Aisin on the left and Gates on the right. 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With the wheel off you can remove this rubber grommet and the adjuster is hiding within it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603163177463-JX42R25IXQ33KF1Q37SB/IMG_20201007_125920.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! Pretty hard to get a good phot of it. But there is the the top of the cable cage that resides inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603334253885-ORUPG1GSBNEH4GRJD1D7/IMG_20201007_130107.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! If you want you can go ahead and remove the whole rotor and make the adjuster much more visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603163206236-DIYO0OKNLHVBIOOQYBC3/IMG_20201007_130104.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! 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Just a parking brake hanging out where it usually does. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603416489265-BCP0D344FHV6JJ76DLXQ/IMG_20201020_153242.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! The center console here is what we need to remove to access the cable. Undo the parking lever button to help remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603335117343-N6ONQDI8J0VB26ST6S86/IMG_20201020_153143.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! We can start by removing the shifter surround. you can remove the shift knob to completely remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603335146402-9VMM04NLPIZ6U2OM6J0F/IMG_20201020_153155.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! I left the shift knob on and just move it off to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603335178046-CJH7H0XCGMINLSNRS6GZ/IMG_20201020_153207.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! With the shifter to the side you can get to these screws, remove the lower on screws on each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603335264611-KLXG3ZV6MZJH4BCO3ZXB/IMG_20201007_080740.jpg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! Opening up the center console you can remove these screws and remove the center console. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1603163350883-EF9BOV6GGKYGG9MWC0TV/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Subaru parking brake adjustment (disc brakes). Not just for wicked skids! 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With the tire off we can find the tie rods hiding behind the brake rotor. Putting your Subaru on jack stands link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703073738-2JTPCY1VRKYY6GDZEHH2/IMG_20200824_094201.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Soaking the inner tie rod jam nut will make removing it much easier. Also break this free before you start removing anything, having to put things back together to break this free is not fun at all… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703123654-CAUHEA5YU1GQ82840KUN/IMG_20200824_094356.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Never enough rust penetrant in the world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703154094-31IOF649Z2M3XH2UYTSA/IMG_20200824_094214.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! 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Using the nut you can keep the tie rod from shooting out when using either the hammer style or ball joint removal tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703334548-DR65LM7X9ZY21O04D91F/IMG_20200824_094913.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Outer tie rod freedom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703360026-YE0KW03JFJRRE7WG9EOW/IMG_20200824_095020.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! If all you have to replace is the outer tie rod, feel free to roll the old one off and replace it with your new unit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599703496405-7RM5W1H0OHVMJX559JG3/IMG_20200824_095122.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Jame nut removed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599704958982-0CDDZJE2YUB0RKZP4905/IMG_20200824_095201.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Up next the inner tie rod boot clamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599704991811-SKYY20N4Y34GVZ3YKIFX/IMG_20200824_095315.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Now to the further inward clamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599705023651-P5KYTBZJTHZ02ZD3H5P4/IMG_20200824_095714.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Boot off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599705064225-1ZA2F03DEUAHUFQNXCS1/IMG_20200824_095905.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Inner tie rod without the boot on! Now you can see the joint that allows it to move up and down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599705111706-9WST09SCQVKSHFRLYU5B/IMG_20200824_095912.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! With your favorite pliers or the proper tie rod tool its time to remove it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600223322476-G8BBWFW9PHWCFV2UCSWI/IMG_20200824_100019.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Old tie rod out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599705160761-04Z13VGOG2BMB5IS3ASM/IMG_20200824_100740.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! New tire rod ready for action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600223251411-3QXQMMCQ1ZBVN91XQ1KP/IMG_20200824_100917.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! Saucing it up with a bit of thread locker to keep the tie rod from backing off when being aligned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1599705244780-KLXIE1Z8DDCP4IWNC6D0/IMG_20200824_101011.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! New inner tie rod installed. Just awaiting the boot, clamps, jam nut and outer tie rod to join the party! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600223442101-WGUV2J5A9ZCS2GS9S97G/IMG_20200824_101448.jpg DIY projects - Subaru outer and inner tie rod replacement! Keeping that steering tight! 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With the air nozzle in give it a spray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594256817346-0M20AS4YFCVJD6PKG9XK/IMG_20200105_155859%2B%25281%2529.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof drain cleaning! Because a water filled automobile isn't very practical.. If you are concerned that you have far downstream clog, here is the location of the drain. Located behind the fender liner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1594257005751-BDXZKOOKNT9JGO3W514K/IMG_20191020_150128.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof drain cleaning! Because a water filled automobile isn't very practical.. Both rear drains are located behind the bumper. 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Motul gear oil 75w-90 (4 qts) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592619482100-TTIUMZ5JQG6CSLHNH8V6/IMG_20200604_152431.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! The dipsitck will be on the right side of the transmission. Now is a good time to check that it comes out, if you can’t refill your trans… you are going to have a bad time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1593048359910-61S92I6F1LZ3XB9STCST/IMG_20200622_204240.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! If you are up top and have a top mount intercooler this will likely be your visual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446053797-14NO4DPAIWP5JGKYNS0Y/Screenshot_20200617-210042.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! If you need help figuring out how to left your Subaru follow this link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446094464-MUHRBC0BMAMGDLB8PTIY/IMG_20200604_152425.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! Locating your drain is pretty simple, right behind the jacking plate and in the center of the housing between the axle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446481793-E7WF5UOPVD1HSJXLIM99/IMG_20200604_152554.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! Given the large drain plug you won’t be waiting too long for it to drain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446526713-KEDV8F8Z8SPIKOLRRVIJ/IMG_20200604_152709.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! The magnetic drain plug helps keep the fluid clean in between maintenance intervals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446585102-AVZON44FQ21KSR8NL471/IMG_20200604_152436.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! Drain plug back home to keep the fluid in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446620487-RTU7V4AKABS6GQI26V4K/8gM9Uvd.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! When filling your trans the flexible funnel tube helps you reach the dipstick tube without removing the intercooler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592963000553-3BMD0KDQB9Q5M9MHTZ6X/IMG_20200622_204240.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592963089201-TQM41332FR4V23MMBLT8/IMG_20200622_204233.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446684753-K286ZJZG2XR4H1LA885U/RTAQocC.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! Double, even triple check that your funnel is in the dipstick tube. You don’t want to pour all that fluid all over your transmission instead of in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1592446807515-I4ECVVAN964NPJC6L9M2/ssBFn4G.jpg DIY projects - Subaru 5 speed manual transmission/differential fluid exchange! Keep those shifts smooth! If you are doing this in the winter, warming up the fluid can ease the pouring. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/5/29/sunroof-glass-replacement-crackeddamaged-glass-time-for-replacement monthly 0.5 2020-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591147200602-M8KGXWCLGF0G1I0A4F0V/IMG_20200525_125631.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! I came out to this one morning and the varying temperatures have taken it’s toll as the crack is almost to the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591147439792-JBQKP7KWX5OQ1VGR2BT2/IMG_20200525_125554.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! You will need a ratchet or socket. I choose the above setup but this list can make it happen. Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun Neiko extensions 9 piece set Then you can use your hand to remove the plastic covers or if you can use a trim tool kit too, ast year. Utool trim removal tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151648997-ZPB29G5K7R856H6OHPV0/IMG_20200525_124437.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! If you’d like a brand new unit from Subaru it is part number 65430SA002. I would recommend hitting up your local parts yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151688552-NGKIBEUJ38VZEH12YSUU/IMG_20200525_131531.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! There are two different shim sizes for the sunroof. Part number: 65469FC000 is a .5 mm shim and the part number: 65416GA030 is a 1.0 mm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151761259-1IMSKL4F8MI8M4Z1XO7J/IMG_20200525_125651.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Here is your view with the cover out of the way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151874414-LE9CA3Z52JD1A26OHF2F/IMG_20200525_125736.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Now you can see the plastic cap cover that hides the nuts and shims. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151929654-LDL41UXOSGXLLUTEOQHM/IMG_20200525_125745.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Here are the nuts that hold the sunroof to the track brackets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591151963023-W7X1QMVGJOJFLCB3S1E2/IMG_20200525_125843.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Removing the nuts you will see the shims that are sandwiched between the bracket and sunroof. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591154779707-WL8QE4DKQOXG4JEBWQV4/IMG_20200216_133635.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! If you are a one man show or at the junkyard picking up your “new used” glass. You can set it up top on the car and then come outside and remove it. If you are doing this by yourself make sure you protect the roof as the sunroof studs can do some serious damage to the paint and metal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591152276014-2S6YINU8MULL6Q2L0RB2/IMG_20200525_130255.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! With a buddy inside the car you can push the sunroof right up and out. Then you can stand on the outside and pull it up and over the car. It’s just that easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235068580-LH5LJ65O98T7GB4XRFNZ/IMG_20200525_125843.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Make sure your shims are lined up in place before installing the new unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235042066-S14A0UTWYJB5QQX01XBV/IMG_20200525_130317.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Another angle of how the shims sit on the bracket. I recommend to try the original set before removing/adding any. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235170249-EQJWJ1CG6032CGM7LX4A/IMG_20200525_130922.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! This shot shows the driver’s side is level but going across the front of the roof it tapers off. We will be adding a spacer there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235110263-2JSXMSZH8GEM2OHHZZA8/IMG_20200525_131525.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! The more shims the better. If you got your sunroof from a junkyard hopefully you snagged the extras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235297653-ETIX95TVJLF9ZFPVKVY6/IMG_20200525_130919.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Another angle of the passenger side sitting a bit low. Adding one spacer to each side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235331168-37QFGMP18B59GMVGWF65/IMG_20200525_130856.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Driver’s side is looking as the factory setup did. Should be good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235399931-VUXH0MI2FNBJKKJTVSXB/IMG_20200525_131356.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! Level and fully installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1591235448534-RWW59QVN4KYWZXS28NRB/IMG_20200525_194424.jpg DIY projects - Sunroof glass replacement! Cracked/damaged glass, time for replacement! 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Let's keep those valves from touching one another... With the engine out of the car this is a super easy task with a proper impact gun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589855700497-PGA7AIX0ATQCKI5ZUOEI/IMG_20190826_120203.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Don’t mind the sohc engine! This is a great use of the crank pulley holder and a breaker bar to get this pulley loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589855829946-74DZCT3NJ5XECH3TMHEM/IMG_20190826_115707.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... If the crank pulley is happy where it is. Use a bit of rust penetrent and a soft rubber mallet to break it free. Leaving the bolt half threaded in will keep the crank from falling to the floor if it decides to break free without notice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856039395-C3NTDAAUR5P33DOPFKF1/IMG_20190406_141337.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Passenger side cover and bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856106626-ZKXZDS0XDV5F1RN8JCD6/IMG_20190406_141337.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Four bolts hold the driver’s side on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856236395-RWO76542SISH17SSR0C1/IMG_20190419_172149.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Heading around the center cover just keep removing bolts till it comes off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856270501-MCB0A6YHCSM9U3SF8FDQ/IMG_20190406_155426.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... So many bolts and pulleys, let’s make our way to the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856320893-JCI8TCXCH9MU2XHM5GHH/IMG_20190406_155357.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Here is our alignment mark for the crank cog pulley. Set this and your other timing marks before beginning your belt removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856362309-Z6662PD51ZL0SV5AV83G/IMG_20190406_155420.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Bad angle but the rear timing cover has a notch in it and so does the upper cam gear. Line them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856388704-MMJHFI3K5RFGAKENYEEU/IMG_20190406_155423.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... With the crank and upper cam lined up the lower and upper should be matching with the double green lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856412737-6TYNK3H9T42VYEP58H0C/IMG_20190406_155417.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Also check that the exhaust cam also lines up with the outside of the timing belt back cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856462782-6OA7IYEWKX532GI59XI7/IMG_20190406_155405.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Upper driver’s side pulley should be lined up with the back cover like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856487944-2BMWCQODRI4X0NF2JNM1/IMG_20190406_155400.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... The driver’s side cams should now be lined up like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856522758-U0M08ZBYWIOMFQHYQI5S/IMG_20190406_155412.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... And lastly the side of the driver’s exhaust should be lined up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589856638018-HKH0QUFEGROEXLSQ4Y8E/IMG_20190406_160133.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Belt tension is loose and therefore these cams which are in a loaded position. Can and will spin. Below you will find the proper technique for moving back to their timing marks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589857587980-6P18G9MSLDD1SUD9S8G9/IMG_20190510_143701_2.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589942638633-DB4IM8GBD8CRW10FPBEJ/IMG_20190406_155428.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... First pulley to be removed! See ya! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589943480181-LXCCJNKRE4RW0FQ9WWW3/IMG_20190406_160131.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Now the cog pulley can be removed, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589942767768-053LCXBJ0RFVRXI36B8B/IMG_20190406_160129.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... With the pulleys removed you can now remove the belt as the tension will be gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589943775154-OJADVO2OE81AGXWGCKGJ/IMG_20190406_160239.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Remove the tensioner pivot bolt and not the bolt on the pulley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589943908723-E5NYFIYQI7V4L2RM51SC/IMG_20190406_160240.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Unless you are replacing the crank shaft cog, you can leave it be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945194840-NQUU6R0KQ0R5FZJNRB4D/IMG_20190406_160337.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... With all the pulleys and tensioner off you can now remove the water pump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945140746-LRXUPBHHDQ14GLQ1L3XS/IMG_20190406_160410.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Now this is what you will be looking at! If you are replacing the water pump it is up next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945777083-5L9CGQ69PFR4TK160XSH/IMG_20190510_145949.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Slowly cranking the tensioner back down to reuse it. I was swapping it to a new motor and reusing my 4 year old tensioner as it was still working well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945805954-V0DXF60SFTDTFMBQSC2G/IMG_20190510_150545.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... A small drill or allen key can hold the pressure back. Don’t put it back in unless you are completed with your waterpump work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945847401-FSX2F1UE18CV2RQ8U46T/IMG_20190419_095341.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Follow the bolts around the water pump housing and then remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945922417-6Z00F8VGPLVUQPMGS4R5/IMG_20190419_110512%2B%25281%2529.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Water pump removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590029318199-62KZZ2WUIIV53GBFO1VW/IMG_20190601_192702.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... The metal water pump gasket is easy to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590029410148-T7HJEM280D42I3ZZUXKS/IMG_20190419_095341.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... A trick while installing your gasket is to hold it up with two bolts through the pump and thread them in to hold it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590547141544-1LLTVK3BA8Q1LZ6V5Y7Z/71iBx5IkI5L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... If you look to the left side of the water pump you can see a groove the weird shaped rubber seal slides into. This seal keeps dust and dirt from getting up in the timing cover and in your belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590630150339-CBT1TBA3KX4FAXPDLLUZ/Screenshot%2B2020-05-27%2B20.41.38.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Run through the sequence twice starting from A. Then back through it once again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590029493381-3HLQNO3MHTJXE6V7IB23/IMG_20190510_150545.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Tensioner and makeshift pin before installing the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590029552678-D1XZK2LFRXLGS6S4Q9SR/IMG_20190419_144018+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Getting all the pulleys at home with the tensioner and water pump. This image shows the passenger lower idler on, leave that one loose/off until the belt is fully routed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590630583930-8R08Y8WO2B2SPGYMKGEE/IMG_20190406_155428.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... The lower left idler pulley is the first you removed and can be left off till the belt is fully routed. The length of the belt from exhaust to cog makes this easy to place back into it’s spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589945996548-ZFQD15JPHIO41DFREKJZ/IMG_20190406_161655.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... If you need to keep the cam gears in place the Company 23 cam holder tools and a friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590029686218-ICOTNPI4BSV2SCXEBTRB/IMG_20190510_143209.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Getting everything ready for the belt. The red crank spacer is just waiting for the belt. The belt guide torques to 7.2 ft lbs, Subaru recommends using a dab of grey silicone on the bolts, I have never used it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590031332049-KIZDKS4Z7WU7KY2276SG/IMG_20190510_151251+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... I like to start from the crank and then move to the passenger cam gears and lining up the belt markings and cam markings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590031302539-HOVHRR7CSDB2O6IZXOZ3/IMG_20190510_151249.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... After routing it back through the pulleys, cog and water pump you can line up your marks on the gears and belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590630446728-NCPJF07ENCDHY3NF9HMZ/Screenshot%2B2020-05-27%2B20.46.31.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... This diagram lets you know where you should be on teeth count. This is a good way to double check your work even if all the markings line up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590031380937-28QXNO2H3ZNUP20G6IMY/IMG_20190510_151244.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Now you can finish your belt routing and use your handy dandy spacer to make sure the belt has proper clearance.The lower passenger pulley is seen with a socket on it, last in and last to be torqued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590116541195-HBKJX9WNMAEPU8YGBXXH/IMG_20190406_153837.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Now you should be looking at something like this but with the belt guides equipped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590116596875-R0JE8CT16MNYGV8FEJLO/IMG_20190406_155426.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Just another look at the belt routing. Pin pulled and tension on the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590206887327-7B24K5IG4XXTKW2KCDHT/IMG_20180922_122013+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Subaru timing belt guide! Ej25 Dohc turbo. Let's keep those valves from touching one another... Now it is time for burping the air from the coolant system and topping off that coolant. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/5/4/15-sti-steering-rack-install-on-a-2005-sti-how-to-fit-the-quicker-rack-in-your-older-subaru monthly 0.5 2020-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967935783-3X88IP4J33P1CYC110F3/processed_IMG_20200413_180107.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The star of the show! With a little bit of work we can fit this into to the older Subaru’s that deserved it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589250562205-BOSQ8AAWG39IO9BKLJ1I/processed_IMG_20200425_140901.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Upper is the factory 05 STi rack. Lower is the 15+ STi rack. A lot of similarities and a few differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507052482-HNOTF6THNJQ2P3NDEAEF/IMG_20200508_205050.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The 08+ Sti pump fits into the factory 05 Sti bracket but just needs a custom line to feed the rack due to the output being in a side location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511020661-QAEZ4Z1SNPFOAR9ROFJ5/IMG_20200503_145523.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! If you are following along at home and have a SG Forester or 02-07 Wrx you will find this is your factory rack. You can still follow along with this guide. Your install will be slightly easier as you won’t have to cut as much and you won’t need as many spacers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970419049-7O01LWVGYMUFQSFJOJKH/processed_IMG_20200426_143044.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Here are the tools that made modifying the subframe to fit your new rack! Long shaft electric die grinder Electric cutoff tool Carbide burr bit set makes cutting through the subframe a nonissue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998006386-ZD2AY8M6BV8XJULZTK05/IMG_20200403_145341.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The usual suspects, my favorite electric power tools and Grey pneumatic sockets. Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun Milwaukee 1/2” electric impact Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Grey pnuematic wobble socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998070048-PR5YYC45W89RC91JKH8J/71qMtayfvKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Never can have enough oddball extensions. These Neiko wobble extensions will help you get to those hard to reach bolts and nuts. Neiko wobble extensions Sunex crows foot flare nut wrench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998128545-II4Q1V7LQAADPPHLA3LF/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! What’s better than a ratcheting wrench? A flexible version, these Gearwrench flex ratcheting wrenches help get to those nuts and bolts in tight spaces. Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589505821976-LUZYARD8IHY6PBXMY2SP/IMG_20200514_150556.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! These guys saved my bacon, without them I most likely wouldn’t of been able to break the old lines free. Sunex crows foot flare nut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588968070919-NHSMCAUYWPL8BD1BA7SA/processed_IMG_20200418_151436.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Well you are definitely going to need a rack for this project! Hontai 2015+ STi rack Part number: 34110VA121 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589080762764-8NFOQ5O3DM926BCHFHPP/IMG_20200421_175504.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! I got my rack used with a leaky input shaft seal, which is a fairly common issue with early Sti racks. I opted to replace the whole valve assembly to fix this issue. Part number: 34113AG0309L https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998297856-A05LEGBCKPDRJTCAVMAW/IMG_20200425_141352.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! If you choose to replace the valve assembly here is the seal you need. Seal part number: 34192AG010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998327202-3R5RYPAHOJC9P1QHWB64/IMG_20200430_182628.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! These Subframe bolts make for an excellent replacement for the rack bolts. Part number: 901000202 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588968131499-6BRETY7PBGPYUJJXCGSW/processed_IMG_20200502_100540.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! You will need Dexron III or better fluid to fill the system. You can use any that meets this spec, I choose Motul Atf. If you like to keep is Subaru, you certainly can. Subaru ATF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998423648-GEBQUEYGRYIHLTQJ96TM/IMG_20200426_142718.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! I also choose to replace these two hardline o-rings while the rack is out. Might as well have a fresh set for your new rack. Part numbers: 34616Va010 34616Va000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588998456033-KWNMOYU5XY7P9VQFRIFD/IMG_20200423_203251.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! And this is where those two o-rings go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589509755933-VX9KJCDXDPY4UHKQY7HU/IMG_20200426_133432.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Spacers will be necessary and here is my rag tag team. . For the GD STi to keep the lower bracket you will need four 3/8” spacers. The larger sized units are Subaru pilot bearings. I have’t had time to source a proper metal spacer but this works for the time being and is all the proper dimensions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589510551500-ZHL6J6O5ABR9NRRLOERS/IMG_20200425_152710.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! My 05 STi SuperPro bushing kit fits right in on the new 15 rack. Whiteline also makes them kit number KSR207 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589081937838-1J162CZR1YLCSVKN2OJK/IMG_20200502_100245.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Sucking out the fluid from the reservoir is one helpful way to keep it from pouring all over you when removing the old rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967186828-PU5STLXRKHY26QTWX0KK/processed_IMG_20200423_203227.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Up and away goes the front end. You can now remove any lower line and remove more fluid from the lower end of the system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589081591562-LKFZITZALPS369HDEPTT/IMG_20200502_093510.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Whatever your technique is make sure this part is completed. Use something to lock the steering wheel to keep the clock spring safe from damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967065613-XZX00BEZH53S8N929YI3/processed_IMG_20200425_110101.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Releasing the rest of the fluid underneath the reservoir. Do this the day before to allow time for all the fluid to be removed and less will pour out on you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511771391-N7N3HFXQK5OCHSUY01YL/processed_IMG_20200426_144312.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! One nut holds the upper coolant tank on and a bolt behind the coolant tank holds the hardlines in place. Remove both of those to allow the hoses to freely move about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967233954-PV5IK52917MEM7QMMD4Y/processed_IMG_20200425_135511.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Get used to this view, there will be plenty of time spent below. U-brace is the first part to go. Two front bolts visible here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082137993-1H0FW33790KO9F1EUAFK/IMG_20200502_105101.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Six bolts on each side hold the u-brace to the subframe and unibody. Remove those but be careful of the u-brace falling, you can support it with extra jack stands to stop this from happening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970583872-HYI7UUR1KYEF2L9T92BM/processed_IMG_20200425_140026.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! U-brace out and placed out of our way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967277113-RY1TXP3IQFRQSSMC6G8W/processed_IMG_20200502_110912.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! If you haven’t already removed it to release the fluid from the rack. Take off the jacking plate to expose the rack and swaybar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589512818023-9J6K3GS0GRAYNSYKU8BG/IMG_20200420_182522.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Jacking plate removed! You can now see what lies beneath…. looks like a rack and pinion and swaybar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967337005-YIVOOT794CI4CW5TIYX4/processed_IMG_20200502_104256.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Locate your end links and removed them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082389515-V0LLFX7GI8ENIOTICN3A/IMG_20200502_104249.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Next up the sway bar mounts. Now you can remove the sway bars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082435080-SGDBX9LF341MZEEU2UUB/IMG_20200502_093510.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! You should have completed this earlier, but once again make sure your wheel is locked and centered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589252862811-9HVADMK6LCA7ZUGOD7WG/IMG_20200425_112850.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Locate your steering rack connection and unbolt the pinch bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082506109-K5PMGXOZGBAJH4KI8YCI/IMG_20200425_111312.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! If you are reusing your outer or inner tie rods, it is best to break your jam nus free. Doing this outside of the car is a pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082539084-EG1SAWNABBORUIQCP524/IMG_20200425_111306.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Here is our outer tie rod castle nut, using a good pair of pliers you can remove the cotter pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511384836-BE1OGLIWQGG1BQC3RWPD/IMG_20200425_113056.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Remove the bolts on the driver’s side and here is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511414314-S7CBQP4MZVUWO6AUJKGD/IMG_20200425_113105.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! These are on the passenger side and you can now pull the rack down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589253226085-8TF831LO5B3BW2X176CF/processed_IMG_20200425_103553.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Locating the connections to the rack hard lines and power steering hoses. The bracket bolt can be removed, this allows the hoses to be moved about to help you find a location to break them free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511308597-QCW7T5QU9QKTDU8C0KPW/IMG_20200425_114951.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Crow’s foot in action. Much easier than trying to wedge two wrenches into the tight space where the lines reside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589511568609-C9FLD5LD5GB5Z237K4MC/IMG_20200425_111956.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Once both tie rods are fully removed the rack will be coming down. Be ready. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589082584127-ITF7NAG1HQYM453SKN26/IMG_20200425_134312.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! If your outer tie rods won’t come free this ball joint tool helps push them right out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588971288406-QNSVOS4JTOS9AU3TM9HH/processed_IMG_20200425_140514.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Rack down! Finally removed and ready to switch places with the new rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588971200422-K9HUJT2ZFYR2LEZ3VWCL/processed_IMG_20200425_152425.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! I had upgraded bushings in my 05 STi rack. Taking some time to swap them to the new rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589510315173-YZHBTBP1TIIEFTU9C33E/IMG_20200425_152503.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Old factory bushing out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589510099437-4M2GJ3G4FFP69XJCDJ07/IMG_20200426_133718.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The passenger side bushing from the SuperPro Gd rack kit fits right at home on the new one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589510390144-NJKAZWWTNMR31LKL9WUY/IMG_20200425_152623.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! SuperPro bushings are two piece and can easily be installed by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507199456-9Q1S2DVFO4D1CFRBWE32/IMG_20200425_141010.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! A quick look at just how much wider the new STi rack is, this will never work out in the more narrow GD Sti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507388104-PI9Z6XKUYCKJZJGD0EVG/IMG_20200426_114256.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Upper is the factory 05 Sti outer and the lower is the 1988 GL outer. This saves you from cutting as they thread right on and their shorter length makes alignments possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588971022102-QY49CLYY1I0TKGZJ3YXA/processed_IMG_20200425_154003.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! This is where the rack input shaft and valve assembly goes through. For the new rack it needs to be enlarged. A majority of the cuts will be on the right side of the D shaped hole. ALso a small section of the right side bracket in the corner is marked to be cut down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589253839851-D13HEPZL2AZ4NFH6D93C/IMG_20200425_155101.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! On the passenger side (since we are working on a LHD car) you will see this rear nut that is used for RHD steering rack mounting. It will need a slight trim. If you want you can cut the whole bracket off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589254000056-NWKHAIMZON4HVXH45DHP/IMG_20200425_154006.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The passenger side hole requires a bit of trimming. Mostly where the lines are located, this will help give the hardlines a bit of breathing room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507553386-PPYQFD3IRKN4TU8F7GOX/IMG_20200501_201315.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Here is the after on the passenger side. Mostly just opening the lower section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588971121530-6NYEBOQDNSL2AZ7WG8SY/processed_IMG_20200426_104244.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! I placed these nits on the studs to keep them from being damaged while cutting out the above area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588968357017-48TS06N0ATXNNIVLV6WR/processed_IMG_20200426_104655.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Cuts have been made and after many test fits it should now fit. A quick light sanding of the area and a splash of spray paint will help keep the rust away… for now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970823103-NCA6TKAEXTNXXKJR8EQX/processed_IMG_20200430_182653.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! These ended up being my bolts. They add the length necessary to make it through the spacers and rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970875446-IIP3YBMD4683MHT8X1AH/processed_IMG_20200426_133432.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Here is my assortment of spacers… Yep, those are Subaru flywheel bearings that just so happen to be the exact height/width necessary. 3/8” tall and a tad over 1” in width is what will do the trick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970930979-EEOP5K19A77PXLW5B3MC/processed_IMG_20200426_133738.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Spacer in place and checking fitment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508145755-6FX5EVK9Q8VXLERWX65X/IMG_20200426_140120.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Bolted up, looking like it will work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508360531-2ELMUONCPSHKDJJPFXNS/IMG_20200426_140127.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Small side spacer bolts right up and holds it even,. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508210323-LPRO0H0HN2EZNIIM4SVY/IMG_20200426_133858.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Passenger side fits just as it did. Just bolt it on up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507908800-8A83EK8BLB0T9TUB0X0R/IMG_20200508_214423.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! A few assorted fittings to make the -AN lines and make an 08 Sti pump work in an 05. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589507935901-402CVF9RBY74EE38R7GZ/IMG_20200510_131147.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! One line built, this DIY will be coming soon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508484037-1LHSZ4MHMM7839B6HISM/IMG_20200501_221352.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Outer tie rods not bolted down but in to hold the rack so you don’t have to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589509573920-YT8I9K2OO1VMOK589194/IMG_20200508_214044.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! The lower bracket on the right holds the lines together. If you remove the bolt in it you can freely move the lines to switch their positions to meet the new rack lines properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508092330-X8HZRB0UTS8QIEYBXVQC/IMG_20200501_201946.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Maneuver your lines to fit with the new reversed lines on the rack. Or swap them out for -An lines and skip this step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589508722272-MVTK2DRX6FEBKI4NK65T/IMG_20200425_114951.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Whether removing or installing lines you having the rack loose will help you pull the hoses down to a better place to break them free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588970646116-ER05TUQ07STD7ZQXTR1X/processed_IMG_20200501_221415.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Having the rack loose from the subframe you can move the rack to the steering u-joint and slide them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967417696-MN8JLVBLWY3ZWFG8S5OB/processed_IMG_20200425_112908.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! with the pinch bolt hand threaded in you can now check the lock to lock to make sure everything is equal. If not, remove and try again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588968948873-9PNGR1FYS9OC9GY4D7PW/processed_IMG_20200426_140120.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589509102629-UEZ137CJF8TGHXB7413D/IMG_20200425_111710.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Line up your castle nut and the hole. Then place your cotter pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589509006623-WH7OK6ZQ6XRQY5RD4COR/IMG_20200502_104307.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Bolted in and getting closer to finishing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967477876-ZS2DOG9N57F85UAS0889/processed_IMG_20200502_100540.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Fill up the reservoir, and start turning the wheel to purge the air and fill the system. Keep checking your level and topping it off as you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967557535-JOGO8DZRUELOEK59DWBQ/processed_IMG_20200502_100248.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Checking the fluid and watching for the bubbles to clear up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588968429038-E1X5B30L61ZZRQWIAE65/processed_IMG_20200501_221433.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Searching for any leaks underneath, nothing found! The rest of the parts can be assembled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588967583754-MSPNRWLFFMAS9WJSFZ46/processed_IMG_20200502_100627.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Vehicle on and slowly moving the wheel from lock to lock will purge the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589509416531-1HVSPGU723WLGZA5D8HW/IMG_20200502_145002.jpg DIY projects - 15+ STi steering rack install on a 2005 Sti. How to fit the quicker rack in your older Subaru! Test drive! It is working well! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/4/22/5-speed-clutch-replacement-for-your-turbo-subaru-wrx-specfic-but-works-for-many-others monthly 0.5 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588042821155-ZJK3MN57X99SSOHMDIVT/IMG_20200421_160854.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Clutches just like brakes are a wear item and will need replacement at some time or another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588042949727-SX9SMZVH9T8KU58618RY/IMG_20200422_144816.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. A few of the tools you will need for this job. Precision instruments torque wrench Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043092542-UXGN5DB3PMBB8EW9KSE6/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Always grey pneumatic! 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Subaru rear main seal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043181232-REMIU55TPBP432OW3OUO/IMG_20200421_160613.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Clutch fork issues? Replacement right here! Clutch fork! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043698987-OJJC9Y4IH7VDW1YMI1FU/IMG_20190417_165726.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Looking for a bit of an upgrade, search no longer! Exedy 15804 clutch kit Exedy flywheel TYF001 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588215597289-93PEBSZ7I9TB6E5N7WET/81gJWHn0WIL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Oil separator plate and assorted hardware https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043835923-ZJ7VVC2MIX1SXWCE385R/IMG_20190419_074816.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. With critical electrical connections being undone, let’s take a minute to undo the battery terminal and keep your car and yourself safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043916966-QA83KYD9WW1PDDAFF9MS/IMG_20200422_132015.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. For our Wrx we have the bolt in turbo outlet, undo these two bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588044045227-ZVWPQQTX70MDLHV06EWJ/IMG_20200422_132028.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. You can undo the hoses or the bolts. This will release your bpv or bov from engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588043992068-HI36O13GO7GZUHPXZ7LJ/IMG_20200422_132021.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Removing the bracket along with the intercooler is easy, just these two bolts and you are good to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588044173162-46A64YGBYWFXR34VK3QV/IMG_20200422_130719.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Two bolts hold the dog bone in, then it can be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588044370007-QU566QWGM2C35NBK35S5/IMG_20200422_130713.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Unplug these two connections to decouple your electrical system from the trans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588044447905-AXF63KLYRCMMOPHMTO0A/IMG_20200422_130717.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Make sure to remove this transmission ground as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588045007900-GV2JFUZX5YENOA5QKFGM/ouuG7is.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Remove your heat shield if it still exists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127086129-9FX2DISAXDOB4TV2WMDA/IMG_20190402_145540.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Lower nuts are next, these are easier to remove with a downpipe vs the factory exhaust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588045077827-TXMXF2KXAWEC6XZDF24J/i1kxkHo.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Then you are able to access the bolts below. Two bolts and nuts reside up top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127583155-FN3GMAE0ET21JBI0ALKL/IMG_20200422_131058.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Slave cylinder is only held in by two 14 mm bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127629169-AGM4L2F4W6WYR9PFO9NX/IMG_20200422_125902.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Starter signal wire is the clip in the cente rof the image, disconnect it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127705577-8YZ0E236LY6PAH3E0RY7/IMG_20200422_125554.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Signal wire is removed and we are on to the power wire that is a 12mm nut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127749808-23AVEZOXGPSM58BBYB9R/IMG_20200422_093015.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. With the mounting bolts removed and the wiring you can now remove the starter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127838022-NPUMZ8F229KGDICL7YFU/IMG_20200422_091724.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. While you are up top you can remove these two upper transmission bolts from above. Note how close the turbo and bellhousing is… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127989014-OTZYYV3QOJJYZSDCA1YJ/IMG_20200421_160906.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Photo is a little ahead of where you will be but you can see the rusty dowel pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130303777-R60GSNAHBICZHO2RPTOD/IMG_20190712_114026.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Break the axle nut loose with your impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130256916-NGVUZ5GVEF0GGWYFYQ0B/IMG_20190820_092056.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Undo the lower ball joint and then you can remove the outer portion of the axle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130365780-5UXGGDJDATSO59L7QZ3N/IMG_20190701_095955.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. After you remove the outside portion of the axle you can move to the trans and pop it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128530049-ST0QRZQC3O6B75ZZM0HC/IMG_20190315_135759.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. O2 can be remove from the sensor or the connection on the other side of the transmission. Pick your poison! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588127328728-M3EFD545E07HVZVO5L1A/IMG_20200422_110813.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Remove the rear bolts and bracket that mounts to the trans and you can place the downpipe to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128299822-KNOHC052M6JKVGJ6SXC5/IMG_20200422_110817.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. One bolt to go and the downpipe is remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588129142545-1S3MFXHPFCVSHROPGL3Y/IMG_20200422_103926.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Wedge your prybar in the driveshaft t remove the rear bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588129231237-1R5FIX1SXCR9Q0TBBI7N/IMG_20200422_103920.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Spin it around to remove all 4 bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128649906-TXGARLWF3YITKISNFWBJ/IMG_20200422_103624.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. In the center of the driveshaft you will two mounting bolts, remove these will drop the driveshaft, so have it supported. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128738923-GYU4UTSAI6GHAHBAMV3T/IMG_20200422_103454.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Driveshaft removed and output seal visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128808766-FW4URTMEB5Z4F5MLYMIH/IMG_20200422_101758.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Here you can see the lower linkage nut, remove it and the washer. Then you can slide the bushing off of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128845574-XGMD7N63KBG85AKGOEQP/IMG_20200422_101621.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. You will need two 12mm wrenches(one ratcheting) but you will remove the nut from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128920971-X3BI0J95GJXUKQ1PCJ0S/IMG_20200422_101135.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Supporting your trans, you can begin to remove the rear four bracket bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588128977573-10D4GXO07H3RA83J8XKM/IMG_20200422_101128.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Then head forward and remove the front two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588129037904-HRBK3NJ71ASO7Y8RTNEJ/IMG_20200422_101317.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. These two mount the trans to the bracket and once they are removed everything can come out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588129327126-SM6TRS8VFGTDUJVFQATQ/IMG_20200422_093015.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. With the starter removed only one bolt and the lower nut hold the engine to the trans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588129365290-A7E0S7GKWZDURUMAY7XI/IMG_20200422_093024.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Three bolts and one nut hold the passenger side together too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130796236-EPZXNRQSRRI00BL8I0P6/IMG_20200422_091646.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Our trans is ratcheted down to the our transmission jack. You can now remove any remaining bolts/nuts and begin to try and disengage the trans from the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130834542-8KRX100KF5G7F45CQE3P/IMG_20200422_082937.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. We are using a pencil jack on the oil pan with a plank of wood to have some give and not crack/dent our pan. Now we will jack it up slightly to angle the front of the engine upwards while the rear angles down to help remove the trans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130895496-UHMMQL923JM3YFW7CYQD/IMG_20190405_085255.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. If your bellhousing is bumping into the turbo. You can remove the upper nut and… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588130931697-PZIALXIULJQSDG90DIXZ/IMG_20190405_085306.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. these two other nuts on the turbo and now it can be moved up to give the trans more clearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131366215-1VX3JRLT6AB6HYY036GQ/IMG_20200421_161149.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Trans free! You can now inspect your fork and input shaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131406735-XM5XKNW2D8X7L844J0ME/IMG_20200421_160613.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. This fork has seen better days and will be replaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131512292-DZVBAUATDJ7R55MYM5UE/IMG_20200422_082633.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. New fork and throwout bearing installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131067731-ENHXW16QTJ7HTDBU19Q8/IMG_20200421_160744.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Looking towards the engine you will see the clutch assembly staring back at you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131092897-91N8FAYU5ZJ0K8BD89X2/IMG_20200421_160747.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Locate your bolts and start removing them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131141543-OP7R2JCUSRX3A7LM1GCS/IMG_20200421_160906.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Old flywheel final ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131166608-ISUZJT1E0FJQQCH82REM/IMG_20200421_161036.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Behind the flywheel leaves the oil separator and main seal. This is a great time to replace/inspect them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131335397-62614Q1HK6SV03FQD9GU/IMG_20200421_160854.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Old clutch disc and cover. The disc wasn’t quite down to the rivets but it was close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131205385-EUF2CDN2CPKI01RP548X/IMG_20200422_080815.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Flywheel installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131242299-N800X1J8F2PQMZUC2RER/IMG_20200422_080818.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Torque to 55 foot pounds in a criss cross pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131269189-8RZEKFGO7TJ5P69D1N50/IMG_20200422_081954.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Clutch tool installed and holding everything up to bolt it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588131464772-M37I41JOOEO9RRM7I9M7/IMG_20200422_082927.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. Torque the clutch cover in a criss cross pattern with 11.7 foot pounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1588219067970-SA4CUILFZUW1MFCVTTF4/IMG_20200422_090634.jpg DIY projects - 5 speed clutch replacement for your turbo Subaru. A chopped driveshaft helps keep the fluid in and gives you the ability to rotate the output shaft to make installation much easier. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/4/12/subaru-cvt-front-differential-service-keeping-those-gears-turning-like-butter monthly 0.5 2020-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586919735027-CTLH6RZURZLEBGRIJVC5/IMG_20200325_092313.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! 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A good 1/2” long ratchet or breakover bar will be a great help to breaking the drain plug free. Gearwrench 1/2’ ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587520928256-4V8XLU0TWI30IJ9ZFY29/61Tu1Pw1noL._AC_SL1428_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. If you need a way to get fluid into the diff, this will get it it done. Used this on my Impreza diff, worked just as advertised. Plews fluid quart pump! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587520323248-JFO337VM6Q3LMR7OCFQI/41vanUkDDNL._AC_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587520534705-ZKP1G8HMQ7Z6KF3KBT9M/61CGvRMik3L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586920273904-LSGDCZHWD4OQM1GX163K/IMG_20200208_142546.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. Up and away. Make sure it is stable and sturdy before starting your work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586920444473-6S90753WZWJIGDA0DUWQ/IMG_20200330_111444.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. On the passenger side of the differential you will find the fill plug above and behind the cv axle. It the large shiny one that is protruding out, underneath the webbing. Scroll down to see the fill picture if you aren't sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587651572347-H7KO8O7P6ZTANL3JP83W/processed_IMG_20200330_110650.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. Fill plug removed and now you know you can refill it and start draining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586920907791-O4JGU8JF9I729UVINRTE/IMG_20200330_111401.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. Cramped quarters for your ratchet, if you don’t prefer this method you can use extension to move it outside of the exhaust. Be careful of the exhaust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586920547620-SLTW70OVI9NZEJ8W348H/IMG_20200330_110711.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. On the left it is labeled diff oil and it is your drain plug. To the right you will top off fill plug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586921154508-ISX0D379BZTO7K5Q2XFA/IMG_20200330_110705.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586921177548-739K59Q464WGYWRTTACG/IMG_20200330_111034.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. Now is the time to fill! Using the dedicated pump and fill hose, but anything that gets fluid into the diff will work fine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586921240553-KL6OWJHDQYXMVK2R7CNH/IMG_20200330_111155.jpg DIY projects - Subaru CVT front differential service! Keeping the gears turning. Once the fluid starts to dribble out of the top off flow you can stop adding fluid and pop the plug back on. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/3/22/subaru-fb2025-spark-plug-replacement-keep-that-flat-four-rolling-along monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585362129020-EOM5O3HESX5MQA7NZMJ8/IMG_20200117_081630.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. My go to spark plug tool for these engine is my Ares 14mm thin wall magnetic spark plug socket with a wobble built in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/ad6cc4dd-f695-48a5-9581-138cf307be05/3W1A4363.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. These Ares 9 piece extension set have a wobble on the end, this will help move your extension into a position where you can ratchet it easily. Life savers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585362336300-9TD6M3WXG6LAC8KCUNPO/IMG_20200117_081613.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. My 3/8th Gearwrench ratchet has done well over the last year. The flex head gives you a few more option while the soft grip takes it easy on your hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585363625706-EHPT8VZ4KKNOYNZWR0KK/91s%2BYYKWpHL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. If bolts and nuts need to be removed my Grey pneumatic metric sockets are not far away! Over 7 plus years of wrenching I have yet to break one, love these things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585363111526-V4NRDUDFO05YI4KO2LLI/81iholg2RYL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Subaru part number 22401AA781 for 2011-2017 Forester 2.5 non turbo 2012-2016 Impreza 2.0 non turbo 2013-2017 Legacy and Outback 2.5 non turbo 2013-2016 Crosstrek 2.0 non turbo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585362879597-Y8QK74VS2D9BPFDU9M31/IMG_20200117_101224.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Subaru part number 22401AA880 For 2017 and up Imprezas and Crosstreks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585364469730-G9TBVPXQQ6ZVB57H4B8H/IMG_20200117_101112.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Here we are ready to pick a side. I generally do the passenger side first for whatever reason. The choice is yours though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585364646141-V3ZBF98PQJ7ZMX4PBD5C/IMG_20200117_082202.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Half of the air box removed, you can see one coil pack pretty well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585364677956-A173J5H6PDLK596GF7FV/IMG_20200117_081636.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Air tube out of the way, much easier to see the side of the valve cover now. On this 2017 Impreza you can leave most of the air box and intake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586663613252-PZNXKJVT2N64T9D9NXB0/IMG_20200407_131940.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Locate your motor mounts and remove both nuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586663656019-E9O85C7ZIPNEFU7WFN7N/IMG_20200407_130638.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. With your jack and plank of wood we can move the engine a bit up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586663700444-GZCYYUA6PO6XNH0QD3HD/IMG_20200407_130631.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Use a soft piece of wood to soften the jack or jack stand so you don’t dent, crush or mangle your oil pan.. Nobody wants to replace their oil pan.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585364893165-JXLCG92165Z0NTFTISJV/IMG_20200117_082006.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. With the coil packs visible we can remove both of the 10mm bolts and slide the coil packs out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585364965325-G8P9ULZF76ZGWOKX8C0Z/IMG_20200117_081633.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Bolts removed and set some where safe. Coil packs removed and ready to go in after the spark plugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585365059434-ZJCGB8ZMBHF64J15N1U1/IMG_20200117_081659.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Here we have the Ares spark plug socket with a 3” extension. You can see how close the frame rail is. Luckily it can move up and around to a area free of obstructions. This worked well for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585365573386-PK63HEZRMC5XNAY8AE6N/IMG_20200117_081846.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Spark plugs in, coil packs going back in too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585365672529-PZXVOAVIBPOGWRDJRS7H/IMG_20200117_093845.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Remove your hold down and battery cables with your trusty 10mm. Then move it safely out of the engine bay to safe place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586748727645-2CMOJYRKLZTRBJEQ5PXB/IMG_20200117_094143.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Coilpacks which are now easily visible can be removed and moved out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586748801967-XLO0WNBL9T4Q0EM0DPXB/IMG_20200117_094925.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Tight squeeze for everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586748958359-JTPF1JOZBZEJNCDDUX4W/IMG_20200117_095037.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Coilpacks moved to the back of the engine out of the way and on to removing spark plugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586748881516-98RX7TQEACTFB684JSI8/IMG_20200407_130619.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Heading in to remove another spark plug, you will see the A/c line is a bit in the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586748916065-T6C9M1ODZMMD28KKHAX2/IMG_20200117_095900.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Old worn, new and shiny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586749821656-BCNZILMU83LV8Y745FJJ/IMG_20200117_101112.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 spark plug replacement! Keep that flat four rolling along. Double check all your coils and hoses and you can start it back up then do a double check to make sure it is running smooth. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/3/12/forester-sprorts-front-end-conversion monthly 0.5 2020-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451377316-042W7IVFQ3PSQEK3GI0W/fxt+front+end+drive.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Meet the new setup.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451437073-10XT8HVSU1NJ7T7LPXZ9/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! I always seem to have either a tons of flatheads or a bunch of philips screwdrivers… This keeps that from happening! Stanley 2 in 1 Screwdriver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451460668-IYE9PCAXG0BQAGGE2ED1/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! We won’t need all of these sockets, unless someone replaced a few with non-native Subaru bolts. Grey pneumatic 3/8 socket set. Milwaukee 3/8 electric ratchet, GearWrench 3/8th ratchet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451487994-TPYYECF9E15JYDRKWF40/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! A good set of trim tools helps minimize pint and body damage when popping those pesky body panels a part. Utool trim tool set is also a hilarious name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585448239346-7APGLG3PHZ5WGVJ8AEV1/IMG_20190925_123731.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Sport headlights black out the lower portion and just add a bit of style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585448551467-FUNGMVPOFRAVCU9KS1BH/004.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! The front grill gives the car add something special to the front even with the standard Forester bumper is really changes the overall appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585448720574-9E30RQ88KH44W6XYBNAO/fxt%2Bfront%2Bend%2Bdrive.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! The big change comes with the bumper! You lose fog lights for vents and now the bumper is a bit wider/longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585448943783-K2NYU7ARRSFI2XDPN49Q/IMG_20200105_163005.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! If you are trying to keep water out of where it shouldn’t be, after adding the bumper you will add the fender liners to do just that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451814131-QXJNLOKTO5QWI3I8DD09/18aJjta.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! These are among the first you can remove from your bumper to begin your bumper removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451840536-TSE4GH2A9B25MHA26RSC/GGzKdn7.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! With those out of the way you can move to the side lips that attach behind the fender liner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585451978564-3B4ESSRXF1GI2T5IG7BY/IMG_20190329_120338.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Clip just inside the inner fender liner that holds the fender and bumper together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585452025327-TGD5UX0GEWGSJO8CHSPR/IMG_20190925_130905.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! These holed tabs snap into a bracket that is located below the headlight and hold them tightly together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586026423786-IFS55WRBMXT4Q2P1FKCS/Qb6d9Z6.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Bumper down! If you still have a nice looking front bumper I would recommend placing a box or piece of cardboard down to keep it off the pavement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586026508098-D7YRB612A7CYITJLOSKK/zbAdJvd.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! There are two bolts located on the inside of the headlights to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586026566627-3BOMGRC687HQNALWKQOK/awCfHPM.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! The slightly rusty bolt needs to come out and the white clip and out come the headlights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586055359565-H8V01K23MKXZ43QNUR5H/Forester+mug-3.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! With your headlights in you can now head to your favorite wavy grain field and snap off a few shots for Instagram! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586056060288-DYY0MGDL94YZR47G1UQO/9p5Z2Rv.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! This bracket helps hold the bumper flush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586055636347-J6PS4L4VH4DR0D3AZPBU/IMG_20191020_135123+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! It’s been fun but it’s time for something new… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586056000563-SWGD3Q2PUJV3LNM6ELKH/Qb6d9Z6.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Under the headlight sits another bracket to keep the bumper from coming off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586055824001-2AWA9OMTN0LEGQVAZB4L/IMG_20191103_165434.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Shiny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586057041291-JAQWUE1ZIGG8RM5M11UK/fxt+50mm+front+and+sky-2.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586057765297-LPK8MWNM84OPFG8C6KWI/IMG_20200105_161955.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Passenger inner fender liner part number and.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586057930867-GNHLM779WLWTCUTA92ZF/IMG_20200105_162005.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Driver’s side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586058013187-6J0TCBIDJPL8DFHIBZOC/IMG_20200105_162945.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Getting everything bolts up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586058045704-R2KQTK6GPPJWU86G9DDA/IMG_20200105_163324.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Double checking clearance.. still had to trim them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586058196190-NOVY911VFL4O4L23UYKL/IMG_20200105_161244.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Here is what makes the difference between the standard Forester liners and the Sports liners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586058161091-KQ1XBL2RO3HK1MXZD1XJ/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! Just a bit more plastic around the edges.. You could really probably make these out of anything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586396983651-ILH8O5OMBMLG0112C33Y/fxt+front+on+snow-2.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! The same DIY skid plate still fits on my Sports bumper. But if you have the factory plastic unit… You will also be fine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586397291937-TUJW5CR3E2QVNGWNFMRG/013-3.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586397205776-2N1DCQ3DY8NA2UU0WHR1/fxt+front+lakeside.jpg DIY projects - 07-08 Forester sport front end conversion! All you need and nothing you don't! I’ve had quite a few various set ups, maybe there is a better combination out there.. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/3/29/sg-forester-lamco-boost-gauge-install-cheap-easy-way-to-keep-tabs-on-your-boost-levels monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624483101-RLE932XE9R31W7Z3MNVH/IMG_20200327_080751.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Nothing too fancy here, but it worked well enough in my STi for the last 7 years. Gauge is a bit off but I don’t mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585794297875-Q84S07WIDTR74EXV40E4/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Pretty much every screw you will find will be a Philips. Stanley 2 in 1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585794359135-OCJ7V74V0XKJFI7B89W2/IMG_20190619_161758.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Speed up the unscrewing with this guy! Really cuts down your work time! Milwaukee screw gun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585794314905-6CTJPBZIAXMAL1BXYHBP/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Keep from marring up that hard plastic! Utool trim removal tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624657096-V3G427IRQZ3WNLU8BLUI/IMG_20200327_080845.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Here is the standard factory accessory wiring that you will need. Also visible in the right corner is the wire loom cover for a cleaner install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585794738134-LZZGRS8P93Q068Y9MM59/51KJCBjvu6L._AC_SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! If you can’t find a cheap Lamco but you still want something similar, here is gauge holder in a similar style. Glow shift https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624689893-RVGSJQ2Y3L2U8SAN1435/IMG_20200327_080728.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Gauge pod and gauge here. You can drill into your steering column cover or buy a second for this mod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585794755861-B1D1LSAI4UD9OWI8NQTL/71IfLC7h%2BzL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Along with that pod here is a lower priced gauge in case you want something different. Auto meter 52mm boost gauge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585876700964-FGA02TTS9PDE78F0B3DK/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Any local parts store should have various lengths of hose. This is what I ended up with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585876724153-CVFIU1UWEEAVLY6EUS1P/61j%2B4tCITrL._AC_SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Check the hose sizing you are tapping and your outgoing hose for proper fitment. I utilized this but there can be many options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624741910-4TJ6GZK01RVU0KUAGQHD/IMG_20200327_090258.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Shift knob has got to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624772322-13T0WWET94EMT8YL9YCX/IMG_20200327_090205.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Next is the shifter surround. Pull up on the front and then remove the cigarette power and you can move it to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585863203467-7UUXWZ092UGPIZTFVJAP/processed_IMG_20200402_075124.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Unplug this and you can move the shifter surround aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624810931-G5G49CYJEIBYNR648YOS/IMG_20200330_150326.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! These two screws hold the lower portion of the radio trim in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624842266-VS5MXCFWP6PCTXE6RTMP/IMG_20200330_150430.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! You can pry here.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624872273-WNDT2Q2WFGCV9SUA01LA/IMG_20200330_150453.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! And also here. Which ever works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624931043-ZFBMW0WAHML6U0LOXOKR/IMG_20200327_085954.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Remove the connection to the hazard switch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585624956234-BTKPH4263J2GG8F7D2A6/IMG_20200327_085926.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Now remove the HVAC plugs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709479383-KED9RX3RRJ4SV0Z3N4QI/IMG_20200327_085829.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Two screws up top… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709512991-CEB8DFAN6B1M8ZPJUPUP/IMG_20200327_085832.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! and two more on bottom and you can slide it on out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709578936-AR35WA7294JG77KH9J9Z/IMG_20200327_080641.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Next we will hope to see a connection peaking out… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709608339-51L2EWXX9PSA64E67F6O/IMG_20200327_080636.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! A closer look says we are in business! Not a power source! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709724015-8M6SIDHY8UGO8WYJ1CIG/IMG_20200327_081100.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Two screws will reside in these two holes. Remove them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709823269-J715TAMUVGCF2YNZ7GHY/IMG_20200330_155248.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! A pry tool here will help you remove this trim piece. Just a few clips snap it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585709944122-NUBREFB8GWXGL1LUS57V/IMG_20200327_081222.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Three screws hold the gauge cluster in place. Two in the bottom corners as seen and one up top, dead center but not visible in this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710215670-AARQ5H5VBIKCKV4JBVPJ/IMG_20200326_150412.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! A single screw hold it together here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585863456849-19XF8RPIXO0IB6MI4CKC/IMG_20200402_075048.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This line is where the two pieces meet, you can easily separate them after removing the lower screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710285246-6Q8AXFKZDVJ7CUZJ1T77/IMG_20200327_145329.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This screw is located on the left hand side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710306847-5EZ4XTJV3M17VPJNLA8G/IMG_20200327_145342.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This is on the right hand side. It is the far back one that is in focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710657333-TABQEZOWXW7B6MW7VGXG/IMG_20200327_145627.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This is the piece we are talking about. Down near the hood release your will find one screw, the other is located in the same lower area near the center console. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710822126-U3URR37QH9V6Q9WJ5ADP/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! and this screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710766479-7EU5E3XVVSPQBY6IG0GV/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Remove this screw… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585710856643-YA5OX9PAPVP0FELGLJ0G/IMG_20200327_080632.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Now you can pull out on the panel and it should come out pretty easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711035752-YWEJ0DZYVNORXCNI3PZ9/IMG_20200327_081721.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This is where it will live, so this is where i started. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711086712-93Z273SJ8I779HZ3F4SZ/IMG_20200327_081707.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Then run it along the backside away from anything that might move and damage it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711198947-HYRFDGZNLEVRC8D8V01Y/IMG_20200327_125223.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Here is our grommet. Remove that for now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711224564-LIKG2F49LOCCE2UJ3WGM/IMG_20200327_125659.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Now you will see the foam, make sure there is a pathway through it for the line to run. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711301742-RUI1U5BQHKMPY0TA9K3A/IMG_20200327_125703.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! This needs a nice hole to run the vacuum line through and into the cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711434574-ZQGXAPZE8RV7AIQNAA2D/IMG_20200327_140338.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! The light at the end of the tunnel. Looking behind the center console on the driver’s side floor board, you can catch a glimpse of the light behind the Hvac box on the right. That is where you hose will be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711355436-CLUKXZ5LUYKEF2P6JZON/IMG_20200327_144300.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! And now you can place it back in the firewall with the vacuum hose poking through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711597501-8P8TCP2P2924DNLHRPHK/IMG_20200327_144934.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Lead your hose up to where your wiring is. They can hang out there together for a minute. Testing that everything would fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711681396-SZ840XUCLPVFKP77J9GQ/IMG_20200327_144225.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Everything tee’d in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585876007616-0T1PX3P2BR1YNQ6TWR26/IMG_20200331_101937.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! You can run the line under the side of the intercooler and tuck the hose back underneath to keep a clean appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711734436-KISSBQC4HY42LDBCZQ51/IMG_20200326_131350.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Here are the mounting provisions for the gauge. Two pieces of metal with holes in them. Super fancy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711854681-9LCTD044C5PG99PC7X3D/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Threaded side goes on the inside to hold it tight to the steering column cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711955543-B1S5Q6VYKBWE079MNJ9A/IMG_20200327_085530.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! My gauge pod was installed on my STi cover and I just swapped it over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585712119801-YF1UZ6F6RI8YEXMOTTNQ/IMG_20200327_084356.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Gauge cluster back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711834277-0L4NBR5JXXZYABWWFA6S/IMG_20200327_085122.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585711996446-RQLMWS1U0LRGD24X4GK6/IMG_20200327_085125.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Having the multi function switch out makes putting in the cluster and surround that much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585712047902-CZLXCVCVDJVU3V0V8CR0/IMG_20200327_144953.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Getting ready to snuggle in with the pod and read some boost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585712248057-8DJEYIE6OAJWH9O32QJ3/IMG_20200327_145049.jpg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! You can add a plastic wiring shroud for a classy look! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585712219235-Z677U21GNQ8T110FR5X4/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Lamco (mechanical) boost gauge install for your Forester! Cheap, easy way for viewing your boost! Boost time!… Or vacuum time if you are at idle. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/3/18/subaru-rear-wheel-bearing-its-a-subaru-thing monthly 0.5 2020-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584670838479-QIU9JY3YQID95WK1GD0L/IMG_20200317_103142.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... New bearing and axle nut ready for service! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584757864749-XNXU8W98LFSZNNTR1AZR/IMG_20200317_104523.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Get your impact guns ready! I use a Milwaukee 1/2 impact for lug nuts and axle nuts. The Milwaukee 3/8ths impact takes care of the rest of the bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584670884540-CVR45K664JAU8C3RUNXY/IMG_20200317_104549.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Also up on your list of necessary tools are a Pry bar with hammer cap, your favorite hammer, 32mm axle nut socket and a good old ratchet or Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet if you are me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671061027-G88684PU1D1NXO70K0R1/IMG_20200317_103147.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... We are working on a Forester today so this is our part number and here is a link. Forester hub bearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671124348-AM7EE1NXXLEM3MEDV687/IMG_20200317_103142.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Shiny new parts! This fits 2013-2019 Crosstrek 2014-2018 Forester 2012-2019 Impreza (non turbo) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671249155-QC06BC1OSR9R1QO31K3I/IMG_20200317_104143.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Here is where we begin, wheel off we can now locate all the bolts we need to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671289060-DIFXRVIVMIARFRWQD573/IMG_20200317_104140.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Lower caliper bracket bolt can be found here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671350150-324NFFGP8DOSNI98DK09/IMG_20200317_104133.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Here is where we can locate the upper bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671416155-T4LMVD463CBKL9DXHG5F/IMG_20200317_103943.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Here is our axle nut, a decent impact can break this free easily. You can also see the the two threaded holes on the brake rotor that can help easily remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671438380-57MR0JF3TIATOZMHQHLS/IMG_20200317_102315.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Axle nut and brake rotor removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671467785-IS9INWCITXZA98SSYI5S/IMG_20200317_102244.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Here is your view with the axle nut and rotor removed. You can use a small punch on the center of the axle shaft it doesn’t move freely back and forth. This will help when removing the hub from the shaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671503079-K0SGZ8KCG0QZCVDG9GHX/IMG_20200317_102255.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Now you see the abs sensor.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671547605-C8UMT9U7FMDVUPK7NVQ9/IMG_20200317_102303.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Now you don’t. Place it somewhere safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671594104-6PN96NDJUGPCXYM1VS9Y/IMG_20200317_102331.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... The four bolts that hold the hub in surround the cv axle, they are easy to access but may need a extension to help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671628780-42I32QXEJX13J7QROKZ8/IMG_20200317_102624.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... A top down view of a good place to start prying/separating the hub from the knuckle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671660615-IWP4LER41HUM0BXII52D/IMG_20200317_102900.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... As the hub separates from the knuckle up top, we can move to the lower section to keep it moving out evenly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671700998-RR7TRA5PWONI2JQRHUY5/IMG_20200317_102715.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Prying from the opposite side, nearest the front of the vehicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671753856-0LPHG7KMTIAWXIMVATSO/IMG_20200317_102951.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... At this point we need to pull the shield and bearing off of the axle shaft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671814283-6Y2US1FF0TONNR963E6Z/IMG_20200317_103014.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Up next is the last step of removing it from the shield. Hammer in around to break it free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671873233-2KZU2MWDOJ7NG6NJV6QG/IMG_20200317_103329.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Make sure the everything is cleared away on the floor, the last hammer strike will most likely send the hub flying out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584671903602-GD2GO6NL4FE9LB1KLTP1/IMG_20200317_103520.jpg DIY projects - Subaru rear wheel bearing! It's a Subaru thing.... Line the holes up a best you can You can use a screwdriver to help. Having the axle nut on will keep the hub the from coming off. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/2/10/brake-hose-replacement-keep-the-fluid-flowing-to-those-calipers monthly 0.5 2020-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582669805789-RS4UPXSLHOHLXD62H6XA/IMG_2451-2.jpg DIY projects - Brake hose replacement! 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One screw holds the door card on, it is just below this cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601235710-KHEXIO57GA6DC2WPO9P3/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Tweeter cover that needs to be removed. it makes removing the door car much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601277169-8VUGZ711BEL1V4GFV0SO/IMG_20200213_114332.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! You can move the tweeter out of the way but it isn’t necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601375567-KL54XFZFUYIHOK57WQDK/IMG_20200211_083615.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Two ways to remove the door handle trim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601334508-J968PFCNSHHJI2SSS1GY/IMG_20200213_114919.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Just pulling the door card away from the door will pop the handle surround off. I have always had good luck with this method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601591458-SHUZYKKTBAJCJ26AVKUC/IMG_20200213_114444.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Door card removed and set aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601746677-CUBU21ZP9DULQY5C5046/IMG_20200218_102252.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Without a door card on this is what you will see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601935639-7OP0ZDHL1YLLCGRTEH68/IMG_20200218_100128.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! With the plastic peeled back, you can use the metal grab handle to tuck it out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582601972492-3KGNRIJ7NPCQKI3PU2Z3/IMG_20200218_090713.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Unplugging the window motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602028558-44ZD0D37SUDTFCJ3KVT5/IMG_20200218_102137.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! The speaker hides one of the window bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602061548-0C6Q1OCUMRYAQTV76GFA/IMG_20200218_101706.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! With the speaker removed this bracket holds the window to the regulator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602295837-Y33UH8X1YUF2IBS9RQ1T/IMG_20200218_102242.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! This plastic shield makes removing the regulator difficult. Remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602323631-5XZDSNRJ4MTXENB59UP3/IMG_20200218_101813.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! These two nuts hold the regulator to the window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602359048-QJ212D6CI73LU53XSZUH/IMG_20200218_101817.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Remove this nut and the front of the window will now be loose and ready to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602395848-1E8DDHSSDZS6ML02AJIJ/IMG_20200218_093834.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! Using some good tape you can hold the window up and out of the way. Window suction cups are also a good tool to keep the window up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602530499-8P4OKQPL3HI0LNZS0NZH/IMG_20200218_100610.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! This lower nut hold the bottom of the channel to the door. Remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602564832-YITUGJTBK3XAYK4GJBLL/IMG_20200218_100612.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! These are the last two nuts that hold the channel in place. Remove them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602749701-MGGDBTU9UJRPKRSGBXT9/IMG_20200218_101703.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! With the channel loose you can now pull the window roller out of the channel and remove the window from the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602805042-AIKRZ1BR16GC2RLFETIW/IMG_20200218_100801.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! These two nuts hold part of the regulator to the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602828831-W267HYYQDEGVG8TWZN4T/IMG_20200218_101223.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! These hold the larger portion of the regulator that holds up the motor. Remove them and get ready to take the regulator out of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602866911-JFMYYSYKGS0J658I7MZY/IMG_20200218_100124.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! You can now return to your favorite drive-thru! With a few different attempts you should be able to figure the right bends and folds that remove it from the car door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582602904132-WL34IFML9TD37XLU4VXS/IMG_20200218_094115.jpg DIY projects - Forester window motor/regulator replacement! 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Even on a flat surface we don’t want the car moving about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305331029-OP3NPYBHJT0Q7PRWQ7GF/IMG_20200208_142546.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Jacking the car up from the jacking plate near the steering rack. Set your jacks evenly to support the weight properly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305367164-WS8O36XBXQBNEZQJ6HZB/IMG_20200208_143046.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Off the ground and ready to remove the wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305487626-6JW3V5F75Z2NHUT17MKZ/IMG_20200208_141104.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Checking the brake fluid level. We want to leave it right around this area. Note how dark the fluid is, as it will slowly change throughout the how to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305650579-IC6N04QKWB1J6B675DIY/IMG_20200208_143808.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Rear bleeder open, the fluid will now drip out slowly. if you have any other tasks at hand you can do them but keep a sharp eye on the master cylinder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305686886-1KL3ODCRZB84O65HZ02V/IMG_20200208_143722.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Watch for the fluid to become more clear, this shows the new fluid is now throughout this hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305731610-BD0VLCK7YW0I8PQ91B5P/IMG_20200208_152420.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! Filling it back up and slowly getting lighter in color! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305829090-EHRP39QW81ONJXD6QP0X/IMG_20200208_145940.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581306016834-374PPCP93EQH2IO1R3VS/IMG_20200208_145937.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! This is what will happen when you pour water over the brake fluid to help clean it off the calipers and halt it’s ability to peel paint off. Make sure all your bleeders are closed when you wash if off with water. Water in the system can cause you many headaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581305888638-35THGZG6XODQSJXMFY3I/IMG_20200208_150559.jpg DIY projects - Brake fluid exchange without special tools! Thanks for the assistance gravity! 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Bleeder opened and dripping away. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/2/13/putting-your-subaru-up-on-jack-stands-getting-your-subaru-in-the-air-without-going-to-a-rally-x-event monthly 0.5 2022-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581819264541-F4GOXIOU4VOTH24YCYIX/forester+brakes.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! I use slightly taller jacks on the Forester. My standard sized jacks will barely keep the wheels off the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582084555759-E0MWAZWSX17MSNNL6FAP/IMG_20200208_141932.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! 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If you need to work on the side skirts or somewhere near the pinch weld the unibody frame rails are happy to do the work too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582086158072-S034OXX3HMX6LZRUQ9UY/IMG_20180803_080435.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! On my Forester and STi I often use to U-frame to get a little bit of extra height when only lifting the front of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582085769229-3SN525ISOODSN4IN7L8D/IMG_20200208_142653.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! Using a piece of wood helps keep the rear diff from chipping or damage when lifting it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582085864324-L8LHJBB9RKGPQAPV1IZA/IMG_20200208_142730.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! Finding the flattest portion of the diff you can commence to lifting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582085916390-4C9RIFIV2I7PECKLB1Z0/IMG_20200208_142814.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! Up we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582085948065-UBRXJ2KZBFHHQC5SA2PJ/IMG_20200208_142928.jpg DIY projects - Putting your Subaru up on jack stands! Getting your Subaru in the air without going to a Rally-X event! 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Grey Pneumatic 1/4” socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581722756600-MOR75K6HYA0TTMLJFHW7/81ETwFtvgpL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Tekton manual impact driver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581635192378-OONKEZ29KLN48WI7ILP9/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Utool trim removal tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581566106621-B7D8MN49A5S04I2FFGZA/81KtskJDHWL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Subaru Forester 03-08 Driver and Passenger set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581565935155-FGKM854E7DRQ14WUZBP8/71U6p-ptjlL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633303864-3DX2R8GQ9WEI2RI48E3W/IMG_20200213_115100.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Door open and ready to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567077303-GQDB05WRJL1U8MNY2AWL/IMG_20200211_083148.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Unable to roll down this window but this is where we start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567180443-LRT415RK1OQOERHV2OVE/IMG_20200211_083410.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... One screw located behind this cover.. Remove it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567278983-VLH610HVLV3GNOVZL47A/IMG_20200211_083248.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... In the door grab handle behind the window switches. Pop the cover up and the screw is located below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633372314-2L54ZKVAAD8YOUYMSIK4/IMG_20200213_114952.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... With a bit of force it will unclip and pop out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567635997-4DOIJ1FAOFAQM0NWY5SW/IMG_20200211_083448.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Push in on the clips and remove the two connectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633463114-CWE2UVQQA9W0FXB73MY3/IMG_20200213_114916.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567691254-K0W5DACSYGL9S0K3C3P3/IMG_20200211_083527.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Now you can set the switch panel and set it somewhere safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567786538-EMMEJ9A12U4OX45OJS5O/IMG_20200211_083653.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Gab the top and pull outwards. Only three clips snap it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633521931-DDCX4UYSWR4EO2VYA8KI/IMG_20200213_114054.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... If you have a model with a tweeter, this is what you will find behind the cover. It comes off very easily with a bit of pulling/prying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633623612-6W5UDNEY6FUEEG563PVF/IMG_20200213_114332.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... The tweeter pops right out. You can unplug it and set it aside for now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567890950-PTHY58UANR67UN0PIQSI/IMG_20200211_083827.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Here is what it looks like without cover on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581567982444-TDU275F4U330VZHV874Y/IMG_20200211_083615.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... You can use trim tools and remove the handle surround this way. The other method is to pull on the door card until it pops it out. I generally go with the door card removal method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633852524-TTNUVSI1BGEW09CAQPGP/IMG_20200213_114410.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Sliding a trim tool you can pop it loose and then pull the car out with your hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634214890-7X5TKQYLB01EN7LKC6KL/IMG_20200213_114415.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... With the door card removal method of the door handle surround. You keep pulling out on the bottom of the door car until it pops the surround right off. I used this for many years and it always seems to get the job done without issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581633990744-KR44WFBFO6PWPND1YD72/IMG_20200213_114405.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... The clips snap right out and you can move the door card away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634110776-HJ0RXP3WLP3O0TUMVRB9/IMG_20200213_114444.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Door card removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634366415-9G13NM82HHBU8B5G387X/IMG_20200213_114528.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Here’s what you will see with the door card and tweeter removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568073191-O2ZWLPSNQ4HOURSOCI7J/IMG_20200211_085316.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Unplugging the mirror connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568130865-93GCH1UTK1O97YSIEAG5/IMG_20200211_083858.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Two covers hide these mirror screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634784748-C1ASTVXYHV6WQTFA80P2/IMG_20200213_114636.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Here is where the weather cover will hide a bolt from you. Pull it back and you will find a bolt in that hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568282123-CDBQM2BKV0QR32OZOKGL/IMG_20200211_084318.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... The weather cover pulled back shows one bolt that is hidden behind the plastic and in the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568441168-CKTAQU2AZDDH8Q5YACR1/IMG_20200211_085023.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Follow the door seal down and you will find this one lone nut on this stud. Remove it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568358012-3WO5B6XQ2DERGG9SA5FK/IMG_20200211_085136.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Pulling back this upper part of the seal shows another hidden bolt inside the hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634459874-3UDAV9DMTV8UHLJBHY0F/IMG_20200213_114604.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Here the door seal unclipped and pushed down. Now through the hole is exposed and you can see the bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568490952-MY0ICRAPRUDJI0QWLXB4/IMG_20200211_085224.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Use a magnet socket or magnet tool to hopefully keep the bolts from falling deep into the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581569137391-2ZQYB2WN31AMQVDPG14Q/IMG_20200211_091237.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... There is metal bracing underneath the rubber gusset and you can bend it out of the way with a good set of pliers. This was necessary as the lower screw wasn’t coming out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581568802952-4MSKEI4Q7K5CK51PIV6W/IMG_20200211_091322.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Screw removed and mirror no longer adhered to the old gusset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581569250412-WGNT71RK8FHWW9CDLQMC/IMG_20200211_092340.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Small bolt to take over for the damaged screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581569291491-KQH6AL8HKSNS3WH5ZEA3/IMG_20200211_092142.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... The mirror bolted down and ready to go back on the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581569352489-PLUSA7DMCQZMJM1IXYMB/IMG_20200211_100421.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... Make sure the wiring for the mirror is through the new gusset and then start pulling it through the new gusset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581634933925-FY3642FF95PKBRMU0CQB/IMG_20200213_162154.jpg DIY projects - Forester mirror gusset replacement! You can once again hear yourself think... No more torn gussets! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/1/28/subaru-forester-window-seal-replacement-we-already-have-enough-wind-noise-from-everywhere-else monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581103317983-T9V75JDBT7GCCM2S441E/SakW2wx.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! I tried my hand at a few DIY fixes for the mirror gussets but ultimately found their replacement cured most of my issues. But I still had a bit more wind noise than what I thought was typical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581041923001-TOZS4S0F1G4B51WUEL6D/fxt+3+qtr+colors.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! After 218k miles it is time to swap these seals out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581047003147-98MKN0BZRECMODHBVOW6/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Stanley all in one screwdriver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581046958707-DJ7BGN7JEYVI37Y44CJ0/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! These will help with many different clips and fastener. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581122543869-Q6NCN8LE0GBNHF7JGE8Q/IMG_20200125_153656.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581046828252-C009WWT1HTQX2FTDVCL8/IMG_20200130_074910.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! I have replaced my mirror gusset, which is one of the most common failure points for Forester. I did notice a tear in my upper window seal and would often feel air rushing through the door and window seal here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581047379395-076TV73VKALIV5WYU130/IMG_20200130_074842.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! If you need to swap out your mirror gusset here is the part number and link for it. Mirror gusset 03-08 Forester https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581042818120-B7HECS9ILUSCALTNRLT0/IMG_20180605_190737.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581042937546-OD0HVHXZXWKA6TBQG361/IMG_20200125_161208.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! This clip needs to be removed and you can start pulling the seal out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581042997862-R56XEEDUE791BDFSOMQQ/IMG_20200125_152851.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Seal being removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581043047522-DTAVVYM2F76COOXIINMA/IMG_20200125_152839.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Here is the channel with the seal removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581043221640-FZPFHWC7PKBM0KO4IKBC/IMG_20200125_160648.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Here are the rear clips you need to remove. Then you can go ahead and start pulling this seal out towards the B-pillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581043303230-ZYCI2I4N46WAMEYX7E2T/IMG_20200125_153050.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! With the seal removed you can now see the channel it resides in too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581043549892-CYRJRHB7H9MVSVSSLGPB/IMG_20200125_160446.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Here is the rear B-pillar clip, with this and the front clip removed it is ready to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581043854138-LWPQFY71YQZCF98INUBM/IMG_20200125_152948.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! You will want to pull down on the bottom of the B-pillar window seal. When you remove it from the bottom of the plastic portion of the B-pillar you can remove the side channels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581044551256-SNUEJY9V39X9MZ1SQQ0U/IMG_20200125_154940.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! When you pull the B-pillar seal away from the channels you will find three screws on each side to remove. With the screws removed you can now take the channels and B-pillar off of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581044832892-QEU7GKOTKP5MPN9Z8LX6/IMG_20200125_153721.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Here is what B-pillar looks like without the center garnish and seals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581044946503-29M9UAGFNNTN7SXZ4KBZ/IMG_20200125_153821.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! With the seal out of the car you now have room to remove the B-pillar channel and center section. You can now swap over the B-pillar section and channels to your new seal set, just like it was when you removed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045319383-IRYEV0JISHGCR2HCP2FN/IMG_20200125_153656.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Slide the B-pillar into the new seal set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045376046-JJNYDAVWOH2VZNL1BWP0/IMG_20200125_152945.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Placing it back on the car you will need to put the six screws back in. Make sure you haven’t put it back into the channels, otherwise you won’t be able to put the screws back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045517641-CZESWEF75XV4MXW7UHPL/IMG_20200125_153456.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Seals pulled back and ready to be bolted back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045595802-M5I413115R4I9F5G3RER/IMG_20200125_155801.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! With all the screws in you can start pushing the seals back into the channel and pulling the bottom seal over the center B-pillar garnish. This is also a good time to pop your clips back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045707038-G4BAP4CU4109CTCP1BKE/IMG_20200125_160408.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! B-pillar seal back in and now on to the rest of the window seals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045788953-VCLGIHLLIZIIDE8THW7H/IMG_20200125_161329.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Rear window seal installed and C-pillar cover installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045879457-LB8QRIUWYUYE94TIA98I/IMG_20200125_161201.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Front window and A-pillar seal installed back into the channel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581045970862-5IYGRA7W0AHPY92G8KB7/IMG_20200125_161401.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Checking the window seals. The doors definitely have a nice solid thud when closing the door/window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581046760355-7T14DR9ZVST01XJJASDC/fxt+3qtr+shot+lf+ktag-5.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester window seal replacement! We already have enough wind noise from everywhere else! Ready to run down the highway and see what it sounds like. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/1/26/subaru-forester-door-seal-replacement-keep-the-elements-outside-where-they-belong-63511sa010 monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580353300362-SEFNCB19DVTDDAFTZX9V/IMG_20200125_145757.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. I have opened and shut this door every weekday around 16 times for the last 4 years. With the 218k miles on it means… it is about time for a change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580354076775-50Y6IFZNP6Z4GP7X5JP2/51xomDDgS6L._SL1000_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. This or my Subaru spare tire screwdriver is never to far away. Makes life easy while being able to swap between either style. Stanley screwdriver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580353721322-E1N86VRY4DG0UFINGKEV/71HPm9rvbuL._SL1200_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. This cheap set with the funny name has worked well for me over the last year. Utool trim removal tools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580354245146-IP79B6TIYVZSFLNDLELQ/61jAXWTg5oL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. These seemed to do the trick if you don’t have the trim tool kit. Wire crimpers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580354389399-TQSWC9BAM4FHTZ43TRHP/81PlERdwo5L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. My favorite go to gloves, as I loathe washing my hands constantly and drying them out till they crack. These save my hands everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580354470773-FMWC0F4S3EX1V4N0YEYS/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Car retainer clips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580185955601-Y0BVMIA0G4YR2BI6OXN6/IMG_20200125_145602.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. One screw here holds the door card to the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580185982021-5QKYPDPG1LDVNKIXR5LX/IMG_20200125_145627.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. The other screw is located in the pull handle on the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186026908-NYO3SZIP45TMMTCK45F8/IMG_20200125_145715.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Pop your trim tool behind the tweeter cover and it should easily pop out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186050421-YIT67D4BFFFVB37WQWRS/IMG_20200125_145719.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Tweeter cover removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580430441848-6U8WRF86MSNNLMZBO8AV/IMG_20200130_074931.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Here is the upper rear seal. You can see below how it is covered by door card in this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186088054-VHPE3ZERMQMO9O39USG5/IMG_20200125_151836.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. This is one of the larger portions of the seals that firmly attaches it to the door and slightly under the card. Which is the reason for pulling the card off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186135890-VGX2FODXOPSFGYW0AMVW/IMG_20200125_151744.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. One clip hidden behind the door card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186167378-ZX7G19XRLGFXUATL7M2Y/IMG_20200125_151624.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. With both those clips removed you can pull on the seal where the clips are attached and hopefully it will both the seal and clip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186225157-6BO83ZTMUO7IHNTM062V/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Some of the clips will stay stuck inside. These were new clips so I wasn’t expecting them to easily come free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580430535161-0AESHZMKO386HK640SJP/IMG_20200130_074955.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Just keep following the door along, you will see that there is another seal above the lower seal. Leave that one for later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186350997-KXJALMN4ONSF979XUZBO/IMG_20200125_151446.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Moving on up behind the door hinge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580430559285-SG7VE5NOHM18AR1T8ENI/IMG_20200130_074904.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Upper seal when covered by the door card. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186395991-VUSTAV8DRK6OKS1A5Y97/IMG_20200125_151123.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Now the other large portion of the seal towards the front of the door needs to be removed. It has one clip and comes out quite easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186428902-QFQ83OI9OTT8FTVXLEL4/IMG_20200125_150056.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Now you will be able to move down to that seal we passed up early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186566539-FVCPLF8RZB63KOHT5S6B/IMG_20200125_150216.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Blurry photo but this is where you can either use your best puzzle solving skills to get the large portion of the door seal through or remove the 10mm bolt to the door hinger and make life easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186617923-6Y5YJCP1YSJY2LTYL31J/IMG_20200125_145252.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Here is what a clip looks like if it stays put in the seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186654193-EDI3LJLN0ZQ27HI45HZO/IMG_20200125_150516.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. If they get stuck and you don’t have the proper trim tool, I found a set of wire crimpers easily removes them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580186692167-TUX70NUUF95AM9N3CF7B/IMG_20200125_151611.jpg DIY projects - Subaru Forester door seal replacement. Keep the elements outside where they belong. Newer seal going in! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/1/10/power-steering-pump-replacement monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749946813-W2DX7136ZMF1T1W11F8K/IMG_20191231_123042.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This is where I generally start, this o-ring often fails. Follow this link to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750036306-DTMOAZZQOAQ173J50ZZ9/IMG_20191231_122013.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! These lines are similar on all Subarus but have just slight variations, make sure you pick the right pump and lines for your specific model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579748171766-EXZIGMM4M3DVR7QCIC4O/IMG_20190520_123620.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Grey pnuematic wobble socket set Gearwrench 3/8th extra long ratchet, 3/8th extensions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579748457747-170Z7SF2YEP3VTFEF3TY/IMG_20181214_151959.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Milwaukee 3/8th impact Milwaukee 3/8th electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579748500767-TBHP9OAM6VF6EDLQIPYB/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! With many tight places around a turbo motor, I would recommend a good set of ratcheting wrenches. Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches metric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579748833836-ZHGNGGU00ZXWQB311MO5/IMG_20200110_122635.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579753376437-L11PD58JHT7591LHVM9F/71BHuEw5lpL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Pressure line gasket/washer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579752482436-QETOE8O8WQC5SD839SEM/71ogb%2B3EylL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! 08 Sti power steering suction hose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579752310215-YT5AFJLVMQGFYAZX80R6/51MvwAWzPNL._SL1024_.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! 04-07 STi 02-07 Wrx Return and Suction hose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579752599053-YXQPW43OHX91F8IHSBGS/61-MAW082uL._SL1024_.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Hose clamp, check for proper vehicle application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749132504-JL5KKL3P49DTGXJD9J12/IMG_20200110_111444.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749206373-1VPMZ4A5BBPLD25X7NIH/IMG_20200110_122341.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This bolt is for the Power steering pump belt tension and holds the alternator in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749297145-RR71WUNX9RJSZVPUMZRQ/IMG_20200110_111834.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Loosen this bolt to allow the alternator to pivot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749523203-4MDSI3O94XLUEM6A8KF8/IMG_20200110_122339.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Belt tension released. You can now remove the tensioner/alternator bolt too, Otherwise you can’t remove the ps pump bracket later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579749766441-UC83QJPOM28JI5ZBY3KQ/IMG_20200110_111851.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Here is all three items next on the list. The white connector is up top, the suction line and clamp needs to be removed. and then behind it you can see the hard line(left side) that is the pressure line. Break that bolt free now to make your life easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750156736-UEZ4LM18Z593BVA8CA94/IMG_20191231_122224.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This hose becomes quite tough and the clamp starts to do less and less over time. Replacing both of these at the time of the pump is a great idea. Removing the clamp but leaving the hose on helps keep the fluid from leaking out while you continue to unbolt everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750322031-BEMOQIAO5B8509VINM5L/IMG_20200110_111858.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! The black bolt holds the power steering pump bracket in place. Remove it and there is one just to the left of it. It is a little tough to locate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750598929-CAHH6XPB3CBBHQURN5TR/IMG_20200110_132910.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750756573-KI2CS3ONQD4ML5Z7NYG9/IMG_20200110_124824.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! With all the bolts loose you can start moving it forward and out. Remember to remove your hoses completely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579750948953-MV3P7VP4IN5VW0SV1XZT/IMG_20200110_130659.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! With the pulley bolt off, the pulley slides right off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751024634-76IGOUHH6PT0AEPW6SGB/IMG_20200110_123249.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! On this pump the two bolts behind the pulley are torx bolts. Remove these after you take off the pulley or try your hand at doing it without.. kind of tricky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751149128-2R91ML2QMTUX0JXQGBJ8/IMG_20200110_130351.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! On the backside of the pump this large bolt runs through the power steering pump bolting it to the bracket. Unbolt this to finally begin to remove the pump completely from the bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751254799-VGCPP3APGTUMY8VJA6N4/IMG_20200110_131020.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Any flathead screwdriver will pop the pump right out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751319584-GWBZK433BQ8PU4NPRFT4/IMG_20200110_131041.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Pump and bracket separated! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751382126-TYYCC015QUUW6ETO0KQN/IMG_20200110_131151.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This little metal bushing slides in when you tighten the bolt down on the pump. To make installing it easier you can tap it out and now the pump will slide in much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751556354-4P1FCZZZ2SBJVOD82DSZ/IMG_20200110_131528.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! New pump bolted back in the bracket and ready to head back home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751624475-RV6AZ3YX7JARGBSDTEDZ/IMG_20200110_130353.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! Make sure you transfer this connection over for your new pump. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579751685695-ZNJB2CAJG3F92OAIFVGF/IMG_20200110_132910.jpg DIY projects - Power steering pump replacement! Keep steering without whining! This is by far one of the worst bolts to get back in. Make sure you thread it in by hand with your extension. This bolt hole is on the top of the block and you do not want to go about stripping it out. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/12/26/diy-stud-installation-for-your-uppipe monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577460469784-GMM6U3ZLQJX1O5VHFIIV/IMG_20190405_090800.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Sometimes it’s time to remove studs or add studs, below we will learn about how to do it with just a few tools we have on hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577760053811-OVYKQYLYQ30PMLDMES3D/IMG_20190528_074411.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! My favorite ratchets. Gearwrench long ratchet 3/8ths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577460563752-2S6CO7TX4TXV52XML3PD/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! These Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches are an amazing tool to have on your side. I use them just about everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579142534438-M2A2GEPNUBGNBE987NE3/IMG_20181214_151959.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Milwaukee 3/8th impact Milwaukee 3/8th electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579142146553-PTES5UNX0UAKGZ5K4GAP/71XFdoSMskL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Whatever your favorite brand go for it! Permatex has always worked well for me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577460737041-79QHP5P1HZB6AOWOIZSR/IMG_20190331_211944.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! GrimmSpeed uppipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1579141859330-UD1CNDVBCE7CS19DX11N/81S1IZ3lz8L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Subaru turbo stud kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577462966652-SAVL7SJ5BDXW0E2M82LZ/IMG_20190331_212009.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463169808-A1G5XQOS73TUVNBRX5LQ/IMG_20190405_091129_1.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! A little dab goes a long way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463077732-8P4TZU2WUN5KZLV1YA11/IMG_20190405_091129_1.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Front and center is the ready to thread in stud. To the right is the threaded in and ready to be fully fastened stud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463264393-SJODBXI6K0PNH9SP98T7/IMG_20190405_091627.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Placing the lower nut on the stud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463484032-CZEZZ9VIX3TQJNF8HTVF/IMG_20190405_091430.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Both nuts set together. It is now time to tighten them together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463644700-RWFPY8LK0DSLRTMJB7ZT/IMG_20190405_091721.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Hold the lower wrench tight and use the top wrench to lock the nuts together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463721439-U5FIFXQA9FNQW6K0CGZ0/IMG_20190405_091513.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! If you are removing the stud you will use a wrench on the bottom nut to spin it counterclockwise and out. Setting a stud in will use the upper nut to spin it in clockwise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463852267-TG92HCA9XZIQUCRXEVTE/IMG_20190405_091814.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Once the stud is set, removing the nuts is the reverse of locking them together. Then you can spin them off and install your part! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577463989049-VZNVRR42CQPRBTGOTUOF/IMG_20190405_092010.jpg DIY projects - Automotive stud installation/removal. Feat: Grimmspeed's uppipe! Ready to feed that turbo some hot exhaust gases! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2020/1/7/subaru-ej25-idler-pulley-replacement-one-whiny-car-thing-you-dont-need-in-your-life monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530051649-D5106CE1VS5LHL82QSK7/IMG_20200103_132636.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Way down in the abyss lies the pulley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578536961284-653A4YCL24S86VBT5EBT/713re6xhxaL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Zero offset extra long wrenches, there are many brands. I have both a cheap set and a nice set. Find the price that makes sense to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578537081616-RF8DMTSG85VQFT37B0G5/IMG_20181214_152000.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Milwaukee 3/8th impact Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578537154561-JG9J3V170ON4D4VVQX1A/IMG_20190520_123620.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578535938543-OLOOAFA6ONBV12D5ND7O/IMG_20200103_135749.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Pulley box hanging out with the older pulley. Part number 73131FC000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530167390-0PFLHON9BF6XEWCN4IHE/IMG_20200103_141306.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! The above picture item is your tensioner bracket that often breaks. Part number 73134AC001 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578536240313-DNIP74TU75DT16VQAU9L/81e4LZZ7hFL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! If you just want to buy both here they are! Link here pulley and adjuster set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530198739-VNTORQAIND7MVI701TPD/IMG_20200103_135306.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Start your way by removing these shields. Determined by your Subaru and model they may look a bit different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530235352-XOYATDRLGMD7N69U65V5/IMG_20200103_132619.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Here is our working area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530304903-ONPFJQD6WDVSVD4MK3LD/IMG_20200103_132622.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Loosening the lower nut on the bracket will allow the pulley to move up and down. With the tensioner bolt seen on the left side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530433122-65BI1O9D6H2D6L4PYUG4/IMG_20200103_133009.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Tension removed from the belt. You are free to remove the entire bracket next. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530407451-DPLFYCID2HNEKGKLT5FL/IMG_20200103_133025.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! The two bolts that hold the bracket assembly to the motor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530480798-X1XERBIPCOBKYOUCYZ2X/IMG_20200103_133437.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! With the pulley nut removed the parts can now be disassembled for replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530514486-XMM7J6A3ZHQP7UV08P4V/IMG_20200103_133548.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Take note how everything comes apart but it is quite easy to put together. it only really fits one way. Here the pulley, bracket, tensioner adjuster and pulley shaft are all separated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530544513-5A7P0OA520NMHWS6VKGR/IMG_20200103_134150.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Bracket and pulley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578536683754-8RIMRXM25XZIEMNTPXCC/IMG_20200103_133443.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Once you have everything put back together it can go back in the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578536830693-F0RZRQJ3LFCSVHR0AKQO/IMG_20200103_133009.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Line your belt up to the crank, adjuster pulley and A/c. Now you can start setting the belt tension. The belt should be able tight but be able to twist from side to side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1578530719641-W3P1GAZ816F0EMY05DOQ/IMG_20200103_135306.jpg DIY projects - Subaru EJ25 A/C pulley replacement! Get rid of that whiny pulley! Putting your accessory covers back on and you should be done! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/9/30/iags-braided-turbo-oil-line-install-more-flex-for-less-breakage monthly 0.5 2021-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577240395223-WS2DY10Z2Q6MRIJZK61C/IMG_20190520_123621.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Grey pnuematic wobble socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577240541876-OY74Z8WZVGFMJFT2NIRU/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1577240591452-THT01BO9A0157SGT16WG/IMG_20181214_152000.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570675910456-VLAZ580JSLFK7AL4PVVM/IMG_20190505_194520.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Here is everything included in the Iag kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576034405644-F1HKYUOY3W1I7XCA32AO/IMG_20180902_200240.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. With the top of the air box and air intake removed you can your way to the bolt that feeds the Acvs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571323191310-DG7IN0US9DS5BWQRNJQR/IMG_20190301_161754.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. This is a top down with the turbo removed shot to give you an idea of the rear oil feed location. It is not easy to see but the bracket to the right banjo bolt head holding up the turbo. You can reach this without removing the turbo, but in this example it has been removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570676229427-R6YPIT1KFC3DMC99ME3G/IMG_20190510_134059.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. This shot will give you another visually on the location without the banjo bolt installed. The larger threaded hole near the cylinder port is an oil galley that isn’t really accessible without the turbo inlet off or the intake manifold removed, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576551603551-KUIH686Y0BG9EWSKJ2EA/IMG_20181012_131234%2B%25281%2529.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Here it is with the hardlines and bolts visible. Starting from the large bolt head in front of the turbo you can trace the line down and follow it to the Acvs unit. If you are doing this on your Forester and this is your setup, intake removal is pretty much necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576551496262-UYHC3597YTUMOQJC4BOI/IMG_20191208_131851.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Here is a view of the bolt above through the turbo inlet area, without the turbo inlet. You can just see the shiny bolt head through the fuel lines. You could do it like this but you have very tight quarters to work in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576551989099-FA26K1UAPOS4M3SJPEBG/IMG_20191010_085105.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. This is the front Avcs bolt on the Forester, the top feed rails and lines cover it… Without removing the intake manifold it is safe to say this won’t be an easy task. You can loosen the fuel lines and shift them, but moving them too far could cause a crack or break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570761792457-LYL1860VER1E5ERB2UYR/IMG_20190406_153859.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. The two hardlines are visible, one being the turbo feed line and the Acvs line that starts in the center of the photos and runs to the passenger front. The front Acvs line runs to the middle of the D25 head. The hardline runs underneath the turbo inlet and back to the head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570762248500-EX53AH8MA8EWV5RR3FEF/IMG_20190510_135149.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Here the turbo feed bolt and banjo are being installed. I left the bolt loose till the turbo mounting bracket(turbo mounting bracket is removed in this image) is in place, this way I can move them around and make sure they have proper clearance. Use your thickest washer on the side closest the block to allow for the fittings to clear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576034552993-TSU2E7FN3FPZ84DF6ZKR/IMG_20190510_160655.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Close up on the T junction location. The turbo bracket rests just below part of the T junction is quite a tight fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576551825435-HJIGO6IB6IG02VN7FD1O/IMG_20190510_135652.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Wide shot of the direction the lines off the T junction without the turbo in the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576034647073-6M4R45ECYBFY3F7OILPI/image.jpg DIY projects - IAG's braided turbo oil line install. More flex for less breakage. Line routed up to the turbo. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/10/23/wrxsti-pedals-for-your-forester-the-way-it-should-have-came-from-the-factory monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573614341627-NRV56DM14TGC3V3TTT7K/IMG_20190814_144009.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! The new brake pedal next to the original accelerator pedal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1576034244848-XFIH3RN0HC7XGC2U2SH6/IMG_20190520_123621.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575252892437-938L0YZBJ6CP3PVCNR0J/IMG_0544.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Pedals ready for replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575253632435-LXSI8KRDGFJKCOMVEYWT/MVIMG_20180406_130035.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Soaking to loosen up the rubber! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575253685916-LD3VJNW7DHS95C64VXFI/MVIMG_20180406_130042.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575253803779-AOSCIGQGG4LEM0PUP5UM/Sti+pedal+fade+in.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! In the middle of the repair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575253972057-P5B4A6SKKG3F80GJCPRB/IMG_0546.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Clutch and brake pedal complete! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254398886-6OWX2R4R4NSQ8CV9G227/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! New to me pedal ready to go. The two bolt holes shown on either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254442574-KBTVLJ9VUIAOFLUHM1TN/IMG_20190814_143957.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Factory pedal spotted, removal imminent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254767684-YZY39NYF54GT7L7MAC8C/IMG_20190814_144318.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Here are both pedals side by side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254507553-CVMM41CJHOCEXLJ8EOP9/IMG_20190814_144040.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! With the connection removed you can undo the two bolts that hold the pedal assembly to the fire wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254609925-49CESHY1ZIHH7E7U6FOV/IMG_20190814_144410.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! Bolted in and ready for a few revs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1575254871065-NR8R5IHB6VSPHDAS344L/IMG_20190814_144545.jpg DIY projects - Wrx/STi pedal covers for your Forester! The way it should have came from the factory! All three installed and ready for use! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/11/12/subaru-fb2025-fa20-non-turbo-pcv-valve-replacement-easy-maintenance-to-keep-your-engine-performing-it-best monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613454659-FP0DCSSMCAW3PZJA3ITV/IMG_20191112_133246.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613295024-P5ZXV27VT0ZH1R6V4DNO/IMG_20190927_111855.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613513075-U3C5CI985YS93BXHFXRO/IMG_20191112_133158.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! The basic tools needed to complete this project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613551798-YG4WJG6AE79QP4G7GMC1/IMG_20190927_111849.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! Check your specific fitment but today’s vehicle utilizes this Pcv valve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613613495-PGHE4GFJGOXKGDQHOABU/IMG_20190927_112208.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! Wide shot the hose and and surrounding parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613665936-C1AUVP7SG54RXXICWKK2/IMG_20190927_112206.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! This is the path way for air to travel between the engine and intake manifold. It isn’t held on by any clamps and comes off relativly easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613834484-ZX2G445KDGYWXKN90MGT/IMG_20190927_111921.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! Pcv valve hose completely removed from both the Pcv connection and intake manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613926075-EL4H7003B4GCPO1T7CDC/IMG_20190927_112127.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! The new valve being fitted to the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573613968372-QXRUCD40X34GRNT3TD6Q/IMG_20190927_111913.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! The empty hole in the engine where the Pcv valve calls home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573614022481-2WF80YNDEZ0U0NB0XW1L/IMG_20190927_111855.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! New and old. You can use a small amount of thread tape to properly seal the threaded section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573614088413-96M1ZMLFHLV81ZTXEJAG/IMG_20190927_112052.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573614142372-06EO078FLR73QSIFULQX/IMG_20190927_112201.jpg DIY projects - Subaru FB20/25 FA20 (non-turbo) PCV valve replacement! Easy maintenance to keep your engine performing it’s best! Pcv valve fitted to the block and hose properly engaged. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/9/25/intake-resonator-delete-03-08-forester-and-02-07-impreza-let-the-turbo-noises-be-heard monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571629050737-VI0HIPAB3SFVW8JB6ZJU/IMG_20191020_135518.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570560145603-JSDHDZVJULN51ONFMS7E/IMG_20190929_214059.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Here is what resides in the front fender/bumper area. This helps keep all the turbo sounds away from your ears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569896415978-8GOZ73K1KA6JGAOVZY1C/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571711236125-5LLWT2LT6W6U0V8G8XTD/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569895670912-22NL71BT0KSYTS6D9CDM/81a5bnT7JeL._SX466_.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569895869108-09JUNUS546QVKPFP1NK8/61sVK9WEj8L._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569812670402-JGC67ASU94W914OBHOCI/MVIMG_20180706_075125.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Clips off! You don’t have to remove the grill clips but I was painting the grill at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570070380047-TSQ17IQ7IL0ZFLFEXAPH/IMG_20190329_120338.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569811616690-KIX36801LCRWQ5X7IK07/IMG_20190925_123451.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) These brackets below the headlights hold the bump up and tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569811642390-RW6GM9CN2DEYKW5QAVCN/IMG_20190925_130916.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Passenger side being undone. Plastic clips are underneath the fender while the headlights have metal brackets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569811461494-LOYHWCSCAQMT0T637W6F/Qb6d9Z6.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Set a cardboard box or old towel down and you have shiny paint or don’t need any more scuffs on your front bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571885843579-7TRFNAN4ABCJO8ML5D21/IMG_20191020_135123.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) If you want you can disconnect your foglights (if applicable) and a few more clips to the inner fender line and the bumper loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571710713347-JCW0XX22WLLRCN464Y4U/IMG_20191020_135507.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Here is the resonator and lower mounting tab/stud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571629171994-DMW7YLD1X3TLMFHF06A3/IMG_20191020_135513.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Hard to see but there is the stud and mounting hole on the lower portion of the resonator. Nut is removed in this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569811980502-23QZAWQD98D1L8UBGS2F/IMG_20190926_150820.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) The nut hides in between the air intake and air box. Remove it and you will be one step closer to removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571629113085-XROSE8LBX7YORINT1JTY/IMG_20191020_135510.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571710953842-CAWX8L8GBTSKZE4ANYSZ/IMG_20190322_152817.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) One full resonator and one chopped hanging out together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569811567977-IRVZKTS61CHIILKIKKVE/IMG_20190322_152812.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Here is where I choose to cut it. You can opt for any where in this vicinity, it is up to your preference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569896542349-K0I4ZVR0BP9419PV513V/IMG_20190925_130709.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Here is what I left on my elbow. I’d like to think it pulls air from both this opening and the scoop under the hood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571710868902-4LH726Z5AWYNEGUSPU1V/IMG_20191020_135759.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Panned out shot of the chopped resonator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570845776365-VI0WBF3Y2MKOSC7DIOAZ/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191010085020868_COVER.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Bolted in and engaged with both the air box and air scoop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569812035767-UZSGLGBXTDAUBT9EPI71/IMG_20190925_130910.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) Snap the bumper back on and you are almost ready for increased turbo noises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571711187557-FLXK0ITTQTUPA62GNOUC/IMG_20191019_121904.jpg DIY projects - Intake resonator delete/Elbow mod! 04-08 Forester XT ! Let the turbo noises be heard. (Also applies to 02-07 WRX/STi) All back together and ready to roll! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/10/6/change-out-that-pcv-assembly-on-your-ej25-now-with-less-oil-in-the-intake-tract monthly 0.5 2025-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570503726035-H0EMXJ4XCA2CEFVHN5UF/IMG_20181221_125633+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! This is the Subaru Pcv assemble without the upper hoses on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570585942768-8UB3EVHBMIGSKMAC5ZKJ/IMG_20191008_083233%2B%25281%2529.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Knipex pliers never let me down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570764970636-4E9RSEQ65SEKK89COHVV/IMG_20191010_083922.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Magnet tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570504288953-Q133TEJ4IBI5K5ZK1DJM/81MDkvE43EL._SX679_.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! This is the complete unit you will receive from Subaru. The hose with the white connection goes to the intake and the smaller longer tube runs beneath throttle body. The larger short hose on the bottom goes to the engine block. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570504892173-4P7H05FVZ267TX6AU7O3/001-3.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570505078046-EX83YI8X5TBBC3PWQOPI/IMG_20181221_125439.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Tucked in with many other lines, it resides in front of the turbo and just to the left of the throttle body. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570589232531-2XXKFD5YT21CCAFDJJ2K/IMG_20180921_113327.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! This upper connection is where the Pcv white connector and electrical plug will attach to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1571363729941-8AJ8WQ06KBWQP9ZI18HD/IMG_20191011_104921.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! If you still have the factory inlet this is what you will see. This white and gray connector is what tells the ecu that the pcv is hooked up properly. If you have upgraded to an aftermarket inlet you will have a different setup, shown below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570588413199-5VCGFOV57T1X3D98AGE4/IMG_20191008_211044.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! This is what the electrical connector looks like unplugged. If you have a Turbo inlet installed you have likely disconnected and moved yours too. If you have the stock unit this is your plug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570589616169-2RY2EVZ61V6RKUP1ZQ6A/IMG_20181221_131349+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Upper hose removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570675308127-P1MQ1W7RKPYV86JQWYYI/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20191009095551163.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Pulling straight up on the assembly will expose the engine breather port it attaches to. You can now be ready to install your new unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570760739631-B3Y728NTEVQZK2HTUXS7/IMG_20191010_081629.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! With both upper hoses off you can now take it out of the vehicle. If you need extra room to disconnect this hose, you can pop the throttle body connector off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570760866908-U97SO7USPDNINBB5V1NJ/IMG_20191010_081640.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Ready to be replaced! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570505227082-PMM8ZRP5H34073RUF4KD/IMG_20181221_130153.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Short trips will cause oil and water to break down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570675404192-UD8IQ04X2VUWMDG1Z3JS/IMG_20181221_125633+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Here it is removed without the upper hose connected or the throttle body hose. The replacement unit I was installing was from the STi so the hose to the intake manifold was left in the STi, therefore the Fxt hose was left in the vehicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570761032614-IQZ06T9F63FIXBNR4VPL/IMG_20191010_082333.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Installing the intake manifold hose, in this method it can be helpful to remove the throttle body connection to allow for a bit more room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570761167841-HP5KCO3GIG7SKHBAYKVV/IMG_20191010_084452.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! The hose clamp ended up sliding down the hose, with a magnetic tool you can get it back into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570761259990-NUWO321U2TEW6SSBRQWL/IMG_20191010_084536.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Getting the clamp back into position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570761337705-GDKGQIQNZZEKKYD0DCNC/IMG_20191010_084818.jpg DIY projects - Change out that PCV assembly on your EJ25! Now with less oil in the intake tract! Everything is back in it’s place and the engine is ready to be started. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/9/18/04-06-sti-caster-adding-lower-control-arm-install-better-looks-and-handling monthly 0.5 2020-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569122804480-VUD0NNLSZ6DS1V26SAY7/IMG_20190831_135512.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Many visual differences to see but the unseen performance gains are what is really worthwhile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569210155398-014EXGAFKQK6U82QL6FX/IMG_20190909_143447.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Another reason you may want to swap out your old control arms.. Rust is taking over… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569122853959-NAKVIWMUQU7KV7MIK07W/100304-wheel-alignment-caster-positive.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! A quick photo to help with the idea of adding more caster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569293208105-GMYTIUVAI0L6CFL7Q6C0/IMG_9614.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! On my STi i use many caster adding products to help with turn in. When you look at the wheel it is no longer centered in the fender well but pushing towards the front bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569293367389-1G0EFDWSVM32IQDH6RX0/IMG_8258-3.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here is the Forester before the caster mods. You can see how further back the wheel sits in the fender in comparison to the STi above it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569291780155-8RIQ2O93AMV9IKR4YRXP/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569291892028-QJ1DSSQBAXF0MPUE6IJ1/IMG_20190815_131222.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569291863122-XL0I02C23ZL4DUA4H32N/IMG_20181129_110555.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun Milwaukee 1/2” electric impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569122985819-4I1STJM4FDQJI8UCKI4R/IMG_20190831_135705.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Sti aluminum arms add many benefits and even look quite a bit better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123029089-MJ0R53NHQIWJB1B2Z1UR/IMG_20190831_135853.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! If you are replacing the control arms and these bushings are the original, it is a great time to upgrade these too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123104597-0RYEQR60RFXXN98XFRTE/IMG_20190831_124752.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Up and away we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123129479-DDXGNQSM0MELUONP1MT6/IMG_20190831_124800.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! This is an excellent location to support your vehicle while giving you a good amount of height to make working underneath the car easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123269512-Z51YX3YXY565PDDK7EVF/IMG_20190831_125331.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! With your lugnuts off we can get to the suspension hiding behind the tire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123357130-368XWD6QL5G1ELM86ZMG/IMG_20190831_125506.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Off with the axle nuts. This is just a precaution when you are moving the spindle around. If you move it too far with the axle nut bolted on, you can accidentally pull the axle apart. Making your fun install a less fun time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123568294-187AIVXQJNFQM6DBW2HC/IMG_20190831_132534.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Removing the cotter pin you can take your 19mm and spin the nut off. I then liberally add rust penetrant to help free the ball joint and arm from there years of rusting together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206916681-OWMMA7BRPABZSJKXC5U7/IMG_20190831_130041.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! At any time you can remove sway bar end link nut. I got it out of the way early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569123711024-Q3EWRZQFCVCYQ5TC0HW8/IMG_20190831_160001.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! This is your lower subframe just to the left of the exhaust manifold. It stretches from the radiator support to just behind the transverse mount. It is held in place by seven bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569205827274-Y8J2GWP9AC6D1ONY4ND9/IMG_20190831_160010.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! If you aren’t removing the subframe there is one of the holes to allow you to loosen the transverse mount and remove the arm. Otherwise you can remove the bolt in the center and far right to complete the removal of the subframe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569293809010-YKZJ7ERJF37JA11A4LJO/IMG_20190831_133852.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! On the 06-08 Forester the subframes for the driver and passenger side are separate units. Here they are both uninstalled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206052514-NG5M1JDGN4SGW2YZU6F0/IMG_20190831_132005.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here is the view of the transverse mount without the subframe in the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206278980-590TGKDWB8UL1M2FNGYV/IMG_20190907_193757.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! If you leave the subframe on this is what you will need to do. One bolt removed and one very loose to allow the mount to be shifted and allow for the arm to come out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206481443-KJJJ7FUMK1BEUPBD76Y0/IMG_20190831_153415.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! The nut is much more accessible with subframe off but you still will most likely need to use a wrench to loosen/remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206578489-VROL0JU3V3WRCEYUA9UN/IMG_20190831_134425.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! The front control mount is in quite tight quarters. It takes some maneuvering to get your tools on the nut and bolt, then a good amount of strength to break it free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206674083-THGVO1FQNRKZXQ8JPYH1/IMG_20190831_134734.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! With the bolt removed we can now pop the bushing down and the arm is mostly free! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569206758074-XYJDPPTCRLAQ8JR8XFNI/IMG_20190831_135418.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! With the arm removed and subframe there is lots of open space to play in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209203821-DPTQZV913KHLF9X6FRPQ/IMG_20190831_135512.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here we go with aluminum Sti unit vs the standard Forester steel unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209571618-BNY02T3AYEHOIXF9Z5HF/IMG_20190907_193242.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! This is the standard pin installation. If you are looking to really max out your caster, remove the two bolts and flip the steel rod 180 and reinstall it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209302142-WLL7AT0AAB8GXC5LAA8L/IMG_20190831_140607.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! If you pulled everything out this is the time to install the new transverse bushings. You will need to reuse the the Forester bushing isolators and the STi inner washer. The washer is built into the Forester arm but the Sti arm is a different story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209736547-EK6UGR5P6HF1OVS336KE/IMG_20190831_155024.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! With the subframe out of the way, this is a very easy straightforward install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209847201-FFTSNCTLQU0Z9CFQ2GFK/IMG_20190831_160535.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Going back together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209943017-CKVXWPQFPOWDJOECEKU9/IMG_20190831_134919.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here is the outside shot of the holes you can use to adjust caster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569209895266-4M6VX5NU2GXPKFSO6J6A/IMG_20190831_153437.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! This is one technique for helping you move that bushing forward to add a bit more caster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569210025833-EGI1IM634U1IAA4AVOFQ/IMG_20190831_160745.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Subframes back on and arms in their spots. We are ready to lower this car back down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569210098170-W54SQGGNAEUCWT8GX4QI/IMG_20190907_203248.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Checking wheel to fender clearence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569293653219-KU8L5OLG63OVHSIP7L3F/fxt+wheel+side+shots-3.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here is the after install photo. With around 4 degrees of caster the wheel is pushed toward the fender which keeps it from rubbing on turns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569340108335-TBIIDKIQW16ULQPBRSK5/IMG_20190903_144316.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Toe angle on the right front was out. This will cause more tire wear as your tires aren’t pointed straight ahead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1569340206002-N5LQQTX00LLVBH7HBOHP/IMG_20190911_144605.jpg DIY projects - 04-06 STi caster adding lower control arm install! Less weight, better handling, more caster... What more can you ask for! Here is the final numbers. Steering wheel straight ahead and toe right on. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/9/9/subaru-lug-stud-replacement-sometimes-you-feel-like-a-nut-and-sometimes-its-broke monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568428389623-1Q23ULS6T0F2KQ44IC0S/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568429242265-R5R6ZRTVW8WDLBMIXSGX/IMG_20181214_143249.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568429127235-XSBPZCGRFVC3EUODQEH3/81UcT4NTFTL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568428894532-K54MX05WWMR8U92SKIV3/IMG_20190821_092010.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. Lisle stud installer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568428815186-ZTHRBN4UM8VF42AGTYO7/IMG_20190821_092342.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323519431-6W4MJBT0XGT22RGKJAZK/IMG_20190821_092527.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. With the wheel removed we can see where we need to be. Removing the caliper and rotor is our upcoming steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323573156-09PJLW6LMGLZV6S03X8I/IMG_20190821_092524.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. Here is the upper caliper bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323593921-6W5QPOL08ASGIU0UH6CF/IMG_20190821_092522.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. And here is the lower bolt, with both of these removed you will be able to move the caliper to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323629425-27V3020HB7JGUJXL6O1I/IMG_20190821_092416.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. With the caliper free and out of our working space we remove the rotor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323711855-ARO4BRU2QFP8QMNTHS2G/IMG_20190821_092416.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. Those bolt holes near the axle nut are threaded, with a bolt ran through them the rotor will pop free. Make sure your parking brake is not engaged, otherwise you are going to have a bad time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323785551-4Y5338PU0HFXNV2RK8ZL/IMG_20190821_091759.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. Our damaged stud to be replaced. Somewhere the bolt and nut became crossthreaded and it caused the stud to break off in the stud when trying to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323870493-213G9LDHNFLOAFY06SA0/IMG_20190821_091828.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. With it lined up to the clear space behind the hub you can now hammer it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568324046151-2OI6D01G29FZNODWKOMC/IMG_20190821_091945.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. With the old stud out the new stud can be placed in its home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323909890-BQLLGKRQWG57LN55UKF6/IMG_20190821_092008.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. Placing the stud installing tool on the stud you can now place a nut on to run it down. I use an open ended nut so I am able to see what is happening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323943565-RPUGWHSNTUGSRBQLEUQX/IMG_20190821_092142.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1568323987978-IK9KTW2K9RF2OWZ4A25A/IMG_20190821_092527.jpg DIY projects - Subaru lug stud replacement! Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes its broke. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/8/27/ej25-sohc-subaru-timing-belt-guide-keep-adding-miles-to-that-motor monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567564489018-2AVE5UY88DGK7LIX0AHM/IMG_20190826_122456.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! How hard can it be… lets find out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567479475175-CQ8PWXB8ZPZZ6B08YB0Z/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Grey Pneumatic 3/8th socket set Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Grey pnuematic wobble socket set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567479589001-CYXN331R5ZE822XJXZU9/IMG_20181214_152000.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567562521513-GP9GGJ8LN6OVYXQNUQ0U/getImage.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! GEARWRENCH 1/2" Drive 6 Point Deep Impact Metric Socket 22mm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567480225144-CENHUUCIJ30JIXBK0UDH/00206A.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Neiko 00206A 1/2 Inch Drive Premium Breaker Bar, 24" Length https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567480124865-REFP42JEXTE62Q2TV56U/IMG_0182-2.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567479897733-IJI7C8TLKIMISYKMYMG8/IMG_20190813_090731.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Company23 Subaru Crank Pulley Tool 1 v2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567479968636-OVFUVRFVRC3JY982KT7A/IMG_20190710_104908.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Company23 EJ Crankshaft Socket for Subaru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567564570764-JH61CL52OKZUUK04Z6S1/IMG_20190826_123030.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! A pair of vice grips and binder clips can easily hold the belt in place, making your life that much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567224621115-4TIDYPKEOV5E64B3K977/IMG_20190826_114551.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! If this duct is on your vehicle, let’s start by removing it to open up some room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567224656024-07UIXP5RUW2ADAZGU4RT/IMG_20190826_114459.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Cap off, let’s drain the coolant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567224735307-ELMW4D0X5XHCB2HRIQUH/IMG_20190826_114649.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! With the coolant drained remove this clamp to allow your radiator hose to be moved out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567224775320-TBHS4VD25IICLBW44P9S/IMG_20190826_114739.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Loosen the engine side clamp to allow the hose to move easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567225405692-ZX9KDQS064WJMOZB6R3V/IMG_20190826_115708.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Now your work area is much more open and easy to acces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567225530989-MAREVF18DN3VX7NO8BAI/IMG_20190826_114503.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Remove and set this off to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567565003236-7AM9JF8HJ4UXEZLMOMSJ/IMG_20190826_114446.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Passenger side fan to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567225696654-AP7BY3OQY4Z9AWGDJP7R/IMG_20190826_115616.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Driver’s side fan on its way out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567225760149-WPE2AM9MYVV8307EKSUM/IMG_20190826_115707.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Belts removed, on to the crank pulley bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567225928291-MRC2HXHEVGGAGJVCBJKR/IMG_20190826_120208.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Breaking the pulley loose can take quit a bit of force. These tools will help make this a nonissue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226009723-2VVXXSQI8U53EUWCD6FF/IMG_20190826_120404.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! With the pulley bolt hand threaded on, tap the crank pulley to loosen it off crank snout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226043445-QXRC1JXQUKTC14GMDQWU/IMG_20190826_114929.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! O2 wiring could be removed earlier, but we can make sure it is completed now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226073365-9HJ5D2AAYGWXA1V3OAKV/IMG_20190826_115801.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Start with driver’s side cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226132516-CXM7QT5262DNQL2YFVGE/IMG_20190826_115807.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226249766-J8M29CRX8E5RJE8FPN26/IMG_20190826_120603.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! On to the passenger side cover. Many more bolts but nothing too crazy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226289424-XF4NYPG9DEQLCNPZS9S9/IMG_20190710_104908.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! This will allow you to align the crank and cam timing to start the repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226636312-X2DCBVUSTSAEQTO0QQK9/IMG_20190813_091012.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567227026072-C0JTZ5R7WWAEH8ISWCWV/IMG_20190813_091907.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! When your pulleys are lined up. you can remove the tensioner and off comes the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226856637-B7EMS05SSU6WS2CX7VWS/IMG_20190826_121443.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! The crank cog should be in this position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226884218-0MGP4OK50YERVNUZQUP9/IMG_20190826_121449.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567226939964-SUXRBT5B8K9TMFXRV585/IMG_20190813_091911.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! With the tensioner off the car, slowly compressing the tensioner to install the pin back within it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567563537366-0KQACHQK8KG55GRBX6YE/IMG_20190826_121822.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Center dotted line for the crank pulley. Note the vice grips are barely even pressing on the belt, they are just holding it to the crank so it won’t fall off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567563811019-QC545QSXQAWZ3BS0XATO/IMG_20190826_121852.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Passenger cam gear lined up and binder clip holding it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567563104606-Q8NETOH3PZMDZQQZPDXL/IMG_20190826_121924.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! When you spin the cam clockwise it will end up around 6 o’clock. Spinning it back counter clockwise it will end up right around here, line up the cam marking and belt marking and move it back to the timing marking on the rear timing cover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567563274559-FNK3LPJQLXNHPBZ4CCFY/IMG_20190826_122003.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! Pulling the cam back into the proper posting with marks lined up. Missing in this image is using the binder clip to hold the belt on while moving the cam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1567563938994-Z8XO1AW8VJNZ9JYPVUNF/IMG_20190826_122648.jpg DIY projects - Ej25 Sohc Subaru timing belt guide! Keep adding miles to that motor! 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Axle nut loose onward we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566354363066-5FC074FEHIOXPYFK111I/IMG_20190820_092100.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. Removing the lower ball joint is the other method to pull the axle shaft out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566354959850-RA8FXGJ4EDHXKQZ0C27M/IMG_20190712_114030.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. Mark the upper cam bolt, this will help keep your alignment close, if not dead on post install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566354553901-5QMJMNN7EO66MEOEBEGI/IMG_20190712_113321.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. The two strut bolts need to come out. 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Axle getting ready to be removed as the knuckle is undone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566355575014-4UVGYDIA1HW1ZETWZ12P/IMG_20190701_100135.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. Another angle. You may need a punch to help move the axle out of the housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566355680179-C40Q1UBPYCTT453169IE/IMG_20190701_100129.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. With a pry bar wedged in between the trans and cv axle you can generally pop it out with a light tap of a hammer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566355812238-U88YH1YDOLW46JU81S1N/IMG_20190701_095955.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. Leaky seal… Ready to be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566355947518-VVK6E4XWR0PE797S74P1/IMG_20190701_095950.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. This is the sundial, the single bolt at the top of the sundial. You must mark it and count the turns if you remove it. Once again, I do not utilize this method as it unloads the front differential. If you do not put the dial back where it precisely was, it can cause noise and damage to the front diff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566356173997-AN92ZMUPODOGK5RUDTFC/IMG_20190701_095804.jpg DIY projects - Subaru front axle seal replacement! No need for more leaks, the media has plenty.. 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Ready for a wheel and you can break in the brakes! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/8/2/diy-subaru-front-hub-bearing-assembly-install-taking-it-one-bolt-at-a-time monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565234069058-0XMS6GBUP75SCWD75SBK/IMG_20190712_112930.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Fresh from Subaru, ready for the fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564893687093-1MD1B14GWEJXWTQGK7AJ/IMG_7523.5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Some wheels bearings will have enough play that following these directions will expose the failure. I.e. a loose wheel bearing with have a measurably amount of play when pushed up and down. Some may never exhibit this issue and will just be noisy at high speeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564973335296-C4D2PUOS529GBDXGXBMS/gp+tools.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565148362203-ON6Y9MAARABP9WB9X0Z7/IMG_20190520_123621.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565059056777-X29W83M41S05QDU4AKT1/91khVgx-amL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Having these wrenches have saved me from many headaches. The flex/ratcheting head really help speed up your task and finish that much quicker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565058958345-VTMM7S5JRKSSHTMBROU4/71RHIOZUqjL._SX425_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. I have been using these Powerbuilt sockets for over 5 years and they are still going strong today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565058598744-A5PAW3U2NZQGDN9FN9L9/61O2E%2B0resL._SX466_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Proto antivibe hammer’s are amazing and keep your body from aching afterwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565058899634-3QQ3CU66D1A2WA44N3S9/31AKf62lTBL._SX466_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Any deadblow hammers can help you finish the job. Keeping the rotor surface safe from damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565058488182-KXRN81SGEF0ML9E3PMUE/4ec8a439-680a-49d7-9818-14ee57e3e8e5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. A decent punch set is a great addition to any car guys tool kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565058374726-JUNV72DVG16SBLP2YA2V/IMG_0182-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Torque wrench. Precision instruments gets it done here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564973649152-6XPYY2TCHT7I5TAUMW4V/IMG_20190712_113837.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Axle nut loose and ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564973854266-HRN9IRREE8FEEIJ3CST1/IMG_20190712_113444.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. With the caliper out of the way we can head to the Abs and brake lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565142323031-EMHPRHSIMR2D68A7UDFP/IMG_20190712_113512.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Those two holes on the rotor are threaded for ease of removal. With a bolt threaded into them you can screw them in and it pushes the rotor right off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565144204481-VNJGF5C1XYLMXOX5QNTG/IMG_20190712_113333.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. The upper bolt is the camber adjustment bolt. It has the washer on the nut side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565144552819-16539LYYR03QS7WK0ZA3/IMG_20190712_113714.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. This supports the brake line and holds it to the strut. Remove it before undoing the strut bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565144638481-MFNQ0H2GDANJ2B4NNH76/IMG_20190712_113349.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Located on the front of the knuckle one bolt holds the abs sensor in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565144369288-ZFX1GQ7WXN50OXXES4HD/IMG_20190712_113321.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. With these removed you are on your way to releasing suspension and then the cv axle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565144913662-QAQDCM999XS4JVL570N2/IMG_20190712_113224.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. With a bit of force and skill you can now slide the CV axle out or just push it out of your way to get to those bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145120434-P7LDDI6J2YNP4ORGAUXE/IMG_20190712_113219.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Here are the bolts, with all four removed you can commence to bearing removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145562748-KNDHLOTA5M9RTIE5ZJIW/413PWsVBrpL.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. This is my air hammer setup, it has worked well over the last 5 years. Chicago pneumatic air hammer set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145824518-D56VTUY8OBBLJN7J44ZU/IMG_20190712_112858.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Here is what everything will look like after getting the wheel bearing out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145283585-EH92VAY73RFHE32TZGSC/IMG_20190712_112844.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. After an unknown amount of force, you can now rest easy as the tough part is over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145690444-TYV1UHITW7AR036AWS4M/IMG_20190712_112849.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Old bearing out! You are pretty much home free now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565145751009-T1CYS6YUH2412VIPC92W/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. New bearing in and ready for the rest of the suspension to be bolted up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1565146097705-7ZBESYL9FUWSANENM7CX/IMG_20190712_114032.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Subaru front wheel bearing assembly install! Taking it one bolt at a time. Everything back together and ready to roll! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/7/28/diy-rear-end-links-install-lifted-subaru-edition monthly 0.5 2020-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564455598706-DT6HD92PLI93L5CZRAGC/IMG_0458.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! This is what the rear link looks like after the lift, while in the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564455840041-VCI0UAL75R50UQYK94WW/IMG_0467.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! My first attempt at fixing the factory link issue, adjustable heim joint links. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564455932182-4L8DYGDNP9ZDOR73TJIC/IMG_20190723_093433.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Factory length links and measurements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564533993306-WEEUAWBVCWLW0I95G1A1/IMG_0736.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! These are they! Glorious Kartboy rear end links! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564456258236-VBTM9I854G04GX892VAT/IMG_20190727_152702.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! The usual suspects…. my favorite Milwaukee’s 3/8th impact, ratchet and a special guest of my Snap-on 1/2” impact. Gorilla gloves and a couple 17mm wrenches round out the group. Gearwrench metric ratcheting swivel head wrench set Gorilla grip large gloves Gearwrench 3/8ths ratchet Milwaukee 3/8ths impact gun Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564628102071-OQ2N9NJNAYP82L438AOR/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! My favorite sockets always near by. Grey pneumatic wobble set and standard 3/8th set Grey penumatic 3/8ths socket set & 3/8th wobble socket set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630742404-G57G031XSYMIBWV83ZFM/IMG_20190725_183742.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! The supplied parts and stickers when you Tom ships these out from his warehouse! Kartboy rear end links https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630846183-LM3AZXQXHPU4A8MW4XLK/IMG_20190727_151039_1.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! The supplied hardware and links out of the packaging and onto the driveway. Kartboy rear end links https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564534100891-TA7NU1289CG03BIRA2LC/IMG_20190727_145827.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! These guys are squeaking and knocking, it is time to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564534190537-P16JWHG1NVLFZ92568G9/IMG_20190727_150107.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! With one nut out you can slide the bolt out on this style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564694987103-7P8G2KCC8CN8VYFABBXD/IMG_20190701_090828.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! This shows a front link, but this design is often used in the front and rear by Subaru. A small allen opening resides inside there and you will need to use a good technique to remove these. Apply a good amount of rust penetrant before starting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564695154065-OPCF7J742197W49C9PKQ/IMG_20190701_091225.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Here is the technique, with a 6mm allen in the bolt you will spin the nut off with an open ended wrench, it is not very fun or easy. I find that the end links are often rusty and allen sockets/wrenches need a tap from a hammer to situate them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564695312219-VDM8NU7X812MKH14E1YL/IMG_20190701_091221.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Try to keep your allen key straight, if it gets twisted it can often round out the allen key hole. Ruining your plan for removing it in this manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564695474114-WLZJ9WNVRJRTYZHTNTSB/IMG_20181029_142118.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! If you find yourself in this predicament, your cutoff wheel or hacksaw will be your best friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564629315555-JZ3ND2M8IAMQJ96XGWPC/IMG_20190727_150913.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! After whatever it take to remove the link you should be left with this image! With the link gone I placed the bar back in it’s home location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564628983290-T8GQD9UL0OEB4PITAT07/IMG_20190727_150327.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! New and old. The weather this winter wasn’t too kind to the old links. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564629067034-88HWBZ5OS1KQK5WPZXYB/IMG_20190727_150339.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Another angle for the new link and old link. New comer from Kartboy is 3.6” from bolt hole to bolt hole with the outgoing units are a 4” distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630011379-08IZ3GGC05CLL4VP5I6F/IMG_20190727_151152.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! One bolt through, leave it loose to easily move the link to the swaybar hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630506021-865CDJE7AXJT8X2XUFGW/IMG_20190727_151427.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Both bolts installed loosely, we an begin to run them down and then apply the final torque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630584247-JWOPE79B52EPUNVK53O0/IMG_20190727_152527.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Passenger side ready for torquing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564630656726-C5ALQVP6285PJPCVVJ7O/IMG_20190727_152534.jpg DIY projects - Diy: Rear end links install! Lifted Subaru edition featuring Kartboy end links! Completion! Now time for a short test drive. Kartboy rear end links https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/7/15/diy-ac-o-ring-replacement-keeping-your-cool-when-the-temps-rise-professional-equipmentoperators-necessary monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564195599611-930W330DE3F55IU9QFJ3/IMG_20190715_124704.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] A/c machine hooked up, here we are removing the freon before our o-ring replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564195777249-254DX22T89M4LSNH9RIN/IMG_20190715_133407.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] This can be your best friend when searching for A/c leaks. Taotronics UV light and glasses kit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564195849580-QAFFNLVH25BBOD2NW0IV/IMG_20190715_133308.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Here is the Uv light shining on the A/c compressor line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564195978390-LB8EXRUBXDGDUSQR7E6O/IMG_20190715_133307.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Here is the difference with the glasses. The visible bright green area on the connection is likely the presence of A/c dye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564199875602-5POBTZ8ASUGL2IEU7H9F/41VRHdwyMbL._SY450_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Typical pag oil that will get the job done. Pag 46 A/c oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196272125-LN8SY6S4PHF7DF69IP1J/IMG_20190715_132040.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] If you are removing the compressor lines, you can often find enough oil right inside the line connections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196084240-CLFW5EBGS8851AP8G04H/IMG_20190520_123620.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] You will most likely just need a 10mm but here is my go to set. Alongside my favorite electric ratchet , the Milwaukee electric ratchet. Grey Pneumatic metric socket set Milwaukee 3/8ths electric ratchet Gearwrench ratchet 3/8ths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564199234887-7H1DEZB732A8U59GTRRU/61F236Uo2jL._SX466_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] These gauge are a great way for Diy’r to check their own a/c pressures and figure out where your freon levels are at. A/c manifold gauge set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196383724-4T5Z6FXS4OB3HSWSV734/IMG_20190715_124851.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] The oily look of the expansion block on the fire wall could possibly be A/c dye. Double check it with your Uv light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196456851-IU6HF4PRYA8OR73JYKL5/IMG_20190715_133502.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] A/c machine hard at work, image above shows it in a vacuum state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196528493-TT017Y3BNUFDPUX5SSXH/IMG_20190715_131844.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] One of the compressor lines and bolt. This allows you to remove the o-ring, make sure you have had the freon removed or you are will not have a good time. And neither will the atmosphere and air around you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564196626524-EYF2PTZRXYYJKMTFY006/IMG_20190715_131911.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] High side connection to compressor. Once again removing this bolt to access the o-rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197065390-376I0HP9PGQ6GDOW22YV/IMG_20190715_131940.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Both bolts removed. Now with a bit of force you can pull the lines off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197138546-0QRT4NJ6ADBWP6US39AI/IMG_20190715_132042.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Lowside o-ring ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197200712-BM7KN72XW8NQ90FQSUPQ/IMG_20190715_132037.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] High side connection with the line removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197375296-AZ9YTBURN89NQT4MM0XG/IMG_20190715_132151.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] The old o-ring on the left and the new on the right. If you look colsely you can see how squared off and flattened the o-ring n the left is. This will easily allow for a bit of freon to leak out weakening the effectiveness of the A/c system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197808044-WSJMIEINYA032Q7QSFS7/IMG_20190715_124821.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] These are two of the most common Subaru o-rings to replace. These are the two o-rings used in this repair. Subaru o-ring 73039TA020 and 73039TA040 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197669078-O5TYWJ8G7X5HW9HPCVX1/IMG_20190715_124708.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] O-rings replaced and lines tightened back down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564197958634-W89KKVKV7BZ2PBS9HZUT/IMG_20190715_133459.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] A/c machine during a vacuum sequence. This is where you want your system to be, this will also boil off any moisture than made it’s way into the system while it was open for repairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1564198410979-L4SQWK17JJ11U4JHX562/IMG_20190629_125740.jpg DIY projects - DIY: A/c o-ring replacement! Keeping your cool when the temps rise! [Professional equipment/operators necessary] Enjoying the labors of your work! Crank that A/c https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/7/11/diy-oil-change-tips-less-mess-less-stress-make-it-simple monthly 0.5 2021-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563503235303-W0U8PNXPP9YJ6DN201Q1/IMG_20190528_074411.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. The Gearwrench next to my other favorite wrench, my Armstrong. You can see the extra length the Gearwrench has which makes loosening drain plugs easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563504380959-0XQ83K7W9ST6AKP5B8E6/IMG_20190622_160431.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Newcomers to my tool kit but these things are great. They allow your skin to breath a bit but help keep your hands clean and slightly protected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/31fcae0e-e21d-4531-829e-daef5b307128/3W1A4334.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. - Make it stand out You know you will have to add some oil sooner or later, so let’s make it an enjoyable experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1631bbb8-c271-49b3-96b7-728f1bb51322/3W1A4340.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2376710c-4bb3-4e06-ab24-f9f881df129c/3W1A4343.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563504529368-QM25MRHH0W2VGAUDEQES/IMG_20190607_094600.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. The Assenmacher oil funnel screws right into most Subaru oil fill necks. It allows you to pour that oil quite a bit faster without worrying about spills. Shown on a FA engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563504773734-2JYC79SED0MAHOSE6FU7/IMG_20190705_095655.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Pops right into place on this Ej motor too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563504843435-JNCP3JJF7YCXDVOWD0OZ/IMG_20190619_161727.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. The Lisle oil filter clamp will help you remove stubborn filters. Once attached to a extension or ratchet you can easily rotate the filter loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563504986298-O3KC8VKNELJ27PQXLJQ0/IMG_20190619_161724.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Top view of the oil filter wrench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563505163684-P8YT4G2RJA6JTBX3MVXY/p9P48xv.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Here it is in action. Make sure that center plug is locked in the up position or you may see a bit of oil spillage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563505492060-HTJM38VTCXT3ZJBTTOIO/MK6P9fv.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. The old standby. It has treated me well over the last 7 years of my Subaru ownership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563505851542-LKK5WHYH78832CBS2WD9/51XVU-W-XWL.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Replacing the Rotella T6 was a tough choice but I wanted to try something else for awhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1622377520045-PQNTXPDLEUP4196RI6YV/processed_IMG_20210528_202338.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563588832048-D5378TKI5UVDT9CQJ4AD/IMG_20180803_204610.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. My subaru filter snuggled up tight with my Map El header. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563589003240-R4NYID0ZI0OJ1PRWTI1E/mazda+filter.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Once my Subaru filters are used these will be the replacements. This is the old Toki Roki filter Subaru used to sell, but has since switched to the smaller blue filters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563589145779-XI1T6LIOOJ4DE723BDMN/95b80edefc14a5fba7574ba6012cb69e.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. This little gasket helps your drain plug keep the oil inside. A new one is necessary every oil change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1563589247368-G5447C6T3CP73S2FPUQ2/71o1wi6ZrML._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil change tips! Less mess, less stress.. Make it simple. Replacing your factory drain plug is this GReddy unit. Helping keep the metal out of the oil supply and stuck on the plug. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/7/9/diy-power-steering-beltalternator-replacement-ej25-say-no-to-cracks-in-belts monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562812987558-P1M4IQVVV4EFNQSXHDEO/IMG_20190710_084625.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. A belt measuring tool can tell you the depth of your belt ribs. A belt rib that is too worn away can cause excess wear on your pulley bearings, which could cause their failure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562813093557-54WW4D4APRCNXSG0KFY7/IMG_20190626_090451.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. If your belt looks like this… Well, it needs to be swapped out asap. Replacement belt links Subaru oem belt or Gates belt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562813209494-8D6Y79NI45M2BBWDIZA7/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. With this socket set and above ratchets, you will be good to go. Grey pneumatic 3/8” 26 piece socket set Milwaukee Electric 3/8 ratchet Gearwrench extra long 3/8th ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562813479587-HTMMO6SAAWEHX7F8HNNM/IMG_20190626_084831.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. Some belt covers snap in place, some have bolts. Either is easy to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562814657287-X79V4XPBPP3JOXKKF37J/IMG_20190626_084839.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. I like to start with this bolt. It is usually just underneath the belt, it holds the belt tension bolt from moving and the alternator in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562814796206-O8DG0EQ0N0AV2KPNYCD6/IMG_20190626_084845.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. The bolt on the opposite side of the Alternator. Loosen it up, this will allow you to pivot the Alternator soon to slide the belt off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562894784267-AGPZKI7WNR4AKMHBL5ZI/IMG_20190626_084903.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. Spinning this bolt out will release the tension from the belt and allow the alternator to sink. This makes removal of the belt possible. Milwaukee Electric 3/8 ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562894869518-QOGDBM75XE7360X5N3B3/IMG_20190626_084909.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. You can always tell where the adjuster was at on the previous belt by the clean threads,. Dirty threads mean that part of the bolt was exposed to dust, dirt, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562894961331-PTMNM0XNXDJ4NO0EKB1C/IMG_20190626_084955.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. The belt is out and we can check it side by side with the new belt to make sure we have the correct one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562895701574-TK7F6WDROS5T3GT3ZWZ1/IMG_20190626_090453.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. This belt was long gone. If you have any one crack in your belt it is time to replace that sucker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562895331415-WWCX8EYXLHJXSNXHK62G/IMG_20190626_085037.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. Belt is on and tension is ready to be applied. I like to use my Milwaukee electric ratchet as it is a good gauge of belt tightness. Another great guideline is running the bolt back to where it was and checking your tension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562895556713-WKR3X4Q4N4NJQ2VOEQXU/IMG_20190626_085140.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. Watching the threads disappear you will know the belt is gaining tension. Grab it with your fingers and give it a twist. It shouldn’t be able to twist fully around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562895443802-GW8ZZCV58ECELA0QKYNT/IMG_20190626_085145.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Power steering/Alternator belt replacement. EJ25. Say no to crack.......s in belts. Return to those two bolts you loosened to allow the alternator to move and run them down. We don’t want a loose alternator rattling around. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/6/21/diy-energy-suspensions-5-speed-front-and-rear-stay-bushings monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561602124746-OPOB02EWHONHAAZKILTE/IMG_20190620_190839.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Here they are! Simple yet effective. Soon you will see how they stack up against the factory units.Energy suspension front and rear stay bushing kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561602338057-16LEOHVTR8Q1T0CDXP7Y/IMG_20190622_160431.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Here are the tools you will need! 12mm Gearwrench ratcheting wrench swivel head Gearwrench metric ratcheting swivel head wrench set Non marring body panel tool set Proto 4 piece Screwdriver set Raven nitrile gloves 100ct Gorilla grip large gloves Danco Silicone Grease Needle nose pliers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561602482271-GVIYB5R40QUECZT2J5SE/IMG_20190622_144852.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Kartboy vs oem… No tough decisions made here.. go with the Kartboy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561602894898-0AT6GMMDVMRCG4TN1LUB/IMG_20190622_143700.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Remove these and you halfway to shifter freedom! Then back to the task at hand the linkage that holds the bushings in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561602975020-UZT64KZCVJ6UKNLBZBY0/IMG_20190622_144114.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! This bolt needs a hand to be released from the shifter and you are one step closer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561603214647-7U07D4I8B19H28RUAATU/IMG_20190622_144249.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Locate that c-clip and take it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561604003637-WWYUPQQ5AO0103C2AQGX/IMG_20190622_145349.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! There it is! Hiding around the transmission brackets and braces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561604097394-9VPZZ8JXT3YH24RL3RSJ/IMG_20190622_145410.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Hiding behind the trans and covered up by the driveshaft, there is the stock rear bushing stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561690637675-21KOO6C00C0ZGQ6R8GV6/IMG_20190622_145525.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Remove that washer plate and you are ready to remove the bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561690708815-FUXRAPRQW3T2BFOIM3C5/IMG_20190622_145601.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Wiggled on out of there! Onward to the other end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691207372-628GJS2OZN48TP72Z1Q1/IMG_20190622_145559.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! With a good pull it will pup right out. Find a good work place to get ready for the next steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691395371-YT5ZWIZQEX97A4PXXG5R/IMG_20190622_145800.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Lacking any room for a proper work station I decided to plop it down on this towel and get to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691507642-V1SLZ8ZWUF11Y3GV2VKE/IMG_20190622_145825.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! With a flat head screwdriver and a bit of pressure on the side this is what happened. Halfway out without any real effort, used my hands to pop it out the rest of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691598237-AA18MUCC55FX51GBUOL0/IMG_20190622_145938.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Free from it’s metal prison the old bushing can head to the retirement home of it’s choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691678926-HK52HKVXGLZS9PKEUJSL/IMG_20190622_150038.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! New vs old. It is easy to see which is the improved version with much less flex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691736360-EWU27DUL98ZUTVHS3P84/IMG_20190622_150349.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Choose your grease of choice. This grease was highly recommended for my poly bushings to keep squeaking to a minimum, so we will try it in this application. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561691813153-JGMGMQOBQQ5XP2FK055P/IMG_20190622_150444.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Slather it on! There is no such thing as too much grease to a bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562036068635-TBL8L41Z4676B5X8Q6CE/IMG_20190622_150944.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Here is the setup up. Headless bolt with two/three good sized washers, these as shown above will help drive the bushing through with the nuts on either end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562036725491-NROL2MT01592S9VGLSGG/IMG_20190622_151458.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! With one nut held with a wrench and one with a ratchet or impact. When you start spinning it down the bushing will slide in and pop into place quickly. With my Milwaukee impact it was to quick job with just two trigger pulls to complete the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562036452299-YGJ72GH7W4DBZE8NSQL3/IMG_20190622_151449.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Another image of the setup. Simple and effective, just like I like it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562036987746-GCPOJP48LSJOEZTAWI96/IMG_20190622_152128.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Old and new. After 215k miles it is time for an upgrade, but really, just look at the factory unit… it needs a bit more beef and stiffness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562037227112-OBKKPWN5TY4ZHKMTE4TF/IMG_20190622_153440.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Not the easiest part to get into its place but it looks much better than the factory. And should get the job done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562037324734-0U1UQ3C4AH94LFYT2DBU/IMG_20190622_153728.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! With a bit of lube and a good shove the rear bushing is set. Now you can move back to the front to to install the front bushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562037488241-0BXNNMRB8MY3GF3JS4ZL/IMG_20190622_153757.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! The bushing is set and ready for the washer and nut to complete it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562124579440-SOSGBWIDOUJXMFVGCZQJ/IMG_20190622_154034.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! Run this nut down and this is complete. Put the shift level back in and you are ready to shift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562124521328-CKJBJCMWJMTW68CBUX14/IMG_20190622_160131.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Energy Suspension's 5 Speed front and rear stay bushings! No more shifter slop! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/6/29/diy-automotive-air-duct-cleaning-keep-that-air-breathable-with-the-ac-on-full-tilt monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561862936666-9EDLO6Q5PDN0SK9NLA2H/IMG_20190629_124914_1.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! This is the good stuff. I have had great luck with it on STi, now it is the Forester’s turn. Clean air duct freshner linked here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561921582567-O948E2JO0U8WL6S1O2EE/oSqMCA6.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! If you can’t remember the last time you changed yoru cabin filter or just bought the car, it is probably time to change it! DIY link here for 03-08 Foresters: Cabin filter replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561863313967-LTJPY51GH7QN21QWZUD9/IMG_20190629_125355.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! Vents are here… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561863392965-GS4FO4D4QNP46F46NCZL/IMG_20190629_125401.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! there… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561863465118-ZLHJP22B6LADXDV1TP6A/IMG_20190629_125359.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! ..and everywhere! But not really, they are all located across the dash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561863583618-U1CWMSZIHUDS864GL6UN/IMG_20190629_125740.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! Changing our A/c settings here, move your center dial to max fan speed. We are ready to use the recirculate to help it travel around the system. Your doors should be open during this step. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561921337404-99GA9IHQHC750V6U45AA/IMG_20190629_125746.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! Under the glove box resides the blower motor and recirculate intake. Move your hand around and locate the source that is drawing air in. Then spray half of the can towards it. Make sure your doors are open during this procedure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561863529866-SPWIZE4X4DADHX6MFVC4/IMG_20190629_125733.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561920814533-1F0IQC4CEZQEQ0S7QZFY/IMG_20190629_125559.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! Here is the fresh air intake location. We will spray the remainder of the can down here and be good to go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561920874772-2C618WT62BJNG8D1QR59/IMG_20190629_125647.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Automotive air duct cleaning! Keep that air breathable with the A/c on full tilt! Here is what you will looking at afterwards.The doors will be closed and allow it to run for another five minutes to get it through the system. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/6/21/diy-kartboy-5-speed-short-shifter-install monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561252539646-JFXX1QJDMW5S0RX701U6/IMG_0548.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Whether you like them tall… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561252694647-94DAO53IB1ML3N32G29C/IMG_0569.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback … or short! Short shifters are a great addition to any vehicle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561252941391-BSKODRWTXOS1CZVR5IKY/IMG_20190622_144852.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Oem vs Kartboy and the easy visual differences between the two. A one inch reduction on the Kartboy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561253094385-S4DWZ7TNCKQT4E77HKSP/IMG_20190622_160431.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Here are the tools you need… well some are for the front and rear shifter stay bushings but these are all great tools to have for you DIY’er! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561256742968-N1JBBUG7IGUTUJFTN7B7/IMG_0192.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Removal of the shift know will be your first step. This allows the boot to come up and over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561256829231-YA45BMAY8XD1F27930WE/IMG_0193.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Pulling up on the front of the shifter surround will expose the innards and we can get to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561256908750-M0FPWX84US7CX3V1LOKG/IMG_20190622_155908.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback This connection holds the cigarette lighter to the surround. Undoing the clip with the foam coating will allow you to place it aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257024599-KAMYELR3PCQ8VHAGJ3S9/IMG_20190622_143700.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Our two first removed parts come off with little effort and you can now continue on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257102450-6E8YZ7JPATVGOBVIMC7Z/IMG_0200.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback This rubber boot needs to come out. Two clips in the front (not in view) and the two clips in the rear secure it to the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257135132-TB1PSWH0B1FXUJB9ZR67/IMG_0203.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Clips out of the way and you can pull the rubber boot back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257217046-6PDHFBGLH2DXHT61MJVX/IMG_0209.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback The old shifter is now exposed! Next up is the nut and bolt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257374202-AB05DQZGGLAHVHDN3OMD/IMG_0215.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback With the nut removed the bolt will slide out. There is a notch in the car to show you where it needs to come out and go back in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257482516-MKTTOOQR50E26I7RAQMX/IMG_20190622_144249.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback C-clip that secures the shifter into the linkage is located somewhere beneath the grease. Use a a screwdriver and paper towel to clean the area and locate the holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257538441-W6F89GQN02EWE6S43TWS/IMG_20190622_144453.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Getting in there and removing the clip. This isn’t the most fun job in the world given the grease on the tool and clip will make this much more difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257582218-CIZ8QEKIINB3UCNEP8QO/IMG_20190622_145800.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback This is the cup and linkage that holds the shifter in place. A DIY for it will be located here soon. Now back to the task at hand. Stay bushing install guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257625076-JAQMFW9M46VG897IDJK6/IMG_20190622_144857.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Oem shifter on the left Kartboy on the left. We will need to take off the plastic clip and transfer it ovcer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257742287-9SD9JFDLG9PT6GOGR1TW/IMG_20190622_144900.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback We go ahead and transfer that grease too. If you like you can always replace it but looks pretty good to me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257782985-DOQA5HWVJAS7K78UUJW5/IMG_20190622_145007.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback C-clip and plastic cushion ready to be moved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257867709-WUZ1UW8JI5920DIHZEVF/IMG_20190622_145043.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Grease transferred! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561257945511-QTK6YHARGO9IGTOOALVA/IMG_20190622_145123.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback With both the C-clip and plastic cushion replaced we can get ready to put it back into the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561258011460-SVNH52LOC7O60R2CO8PX/IMG_20190622_154829.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Popping the shift lever and cushion back into the linkage. Ready your snap ring pliers to reinstall the c-clip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561258128419-X8FUBPIMSMFE3UOB4E22/IMG_20190622_155055.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback With the C-clip set back in it’s channel you are ready to move on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561260433552-ZWEXR1SWAD2329SWR5QM/IMG_20190622_155611.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback After you get the bolt back through the shifter and linkage take out your trusty 12mm wrenches or sockets and get the nut and bolt ran back down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561292416031-TJIV9IOHHGN5VOP8WTCF/IMG_20190622_155841.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Now you can place the rubber boot back on and the clips can snapped down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561292505885-0RBLEP1NHH09UU49R3UG/IMG_20190622_155908.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Back in with the cigarette connection. And on then return the shifter trim back on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561343420556-1G645WN2RMCJ5ZF3IZZR/IMG_0290.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Shifter surround installed, almost done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561292629422-KZHZYWO56BV0HMGEBRN6/IMG_20190622_160109.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Spin on your shift knob and you are back in business! Take a moment to shift everything back through the gears to make sure everything is content in it’s new locations and working well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561292663986-ZQBP0BAY8ZG9CVRV05NZ/IMG_20190622_160131.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Kartboy 5 speed short shifter install! 06-08 Forester specific, 06-14 Impreza/Wrx & 06-09 Legacy/Outback Back to being on the road. Enjoy the crisp new shifts and if you installed the front and rear bushing stays, relish the lack of bushing play and nice tight feeling of the shifter movement. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/6/17/diy-uppipe-install-keeping-your-manifold-and-turbo-in-touch monthly 0.5 2021-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560912262868-MB3T8HKT4N1Z34QJ4MLV/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! So many different choices for uppipes. Solid pipes, Grimmspeed flex jointed pipe and the factory catless. I prefer the Grimmspeed and then oem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560914080434-OY6Y7NLYOBWR6I0MER8I/IMG_20190331_211944.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Parts! Without these, what are we doing? Not too much but taking off parts for little to no reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560914019646-PXR5AA8RGOFW0TLU81Q8/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! A few of the tools that will help you along the way and the tools I use day in and out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560992963274-VEFPX1WH3ELHV6HJVY2Y/005.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! I could probably remove this thing in my sleep.. But if you haven’t done it 200+ times head over to my Tmic removal to help you sort it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560993314669-CKH961IV5NURFE3QGJC6/i1kxkHo.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Another task I have pretty well memorized but if you need photos and more assistance, head over to the downpipe removal diy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560993660577-5PW3B7AGD5YPS4Q86XIJ/IMG_20190517_081918.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Downpipe is out of here. Now we have the room to reach the nuts underneath it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560993749494-QU2WDTXE32Q4R6H6RGLK/IMG_20190517_081924.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! The 5 nuts that hold the uppipe to the turbo and brakcets can be seen here. One is just barely peeking out and located near the turbo center section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560993831359-BEFMCZVHH9J9B8YX4ZCM/IMG_20190405_085514.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! O2 sensor out in the open. snag your O2 socket and help it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994130882-TXMAF8ICK5PT3NRELOFM/IMG_20190405_085508.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Unless you have a 3 bolt system this is what you will see. One bolt on the bottom and one behind the O2 sensor. Remove these bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994224099-LTGJE2J0O0L1FHTX6COQ/IMG_20190405_090117.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! If you have a factory manifold you will need to remove the heat shields. With my Maperformance Elh this is no problem. The bolts are somewhat hidden but can be located quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994346318-QPNYI05FKX17VSO7GTSS/IMG_20190405_090122.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Passenger side nut hiding in between the two runners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994432993-A7FZU7MT594VG6LBTU7I/IMG_20190405_090245.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! The driver side exhaust manifold nuts are easier to spot. Less wild bends in the exhaust paths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994676296-0CJ3GIQG2A6X93ZVI96A/IMG_20190419_120709.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Hiding behind the sway bar and up in the crossmember you will find the motor mount nuts. Remove these to allow the engine to move up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560994810068-26N8LT6MWM5OKQZZXMVZ/pitch+mount+2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! The dogbone mount that resides under the intercooler needs to be freed to allow the motor to shift out of the way for the uppipe. If you don’t disconnect it it will shift the engine and make it nigh impossible to get the motor mounts back in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560995387519-9DI9UHJNWAZXHAITCXQW/IMG_20180727_112616.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Here is what you will be looking at after pulling the manifold out. Next the uppipe needs to go to make room for the new contender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560995494093-NRMWK7BQKCIWOCO31N3S/IMG_20190405_104347.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Sliding in the new Grimmspeed uppipe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560995565504-F3HL9N20TT6CF0UW5P2S/IMG_20190405_105316_1.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Hand thread the nuts on to the uppipe to hold it in place. Now turn your attention back down to the manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560995748555-1DTIZG3437Q46JUACIZH/IMG_20180803_204610.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Slide the manifold back up and start to hand thread these nuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560997171434-L07MG8YW1229TU9HGPD3/IMG_20190405_110329.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! New gaskets in place and the nuts just threaded on enough to keep the manifold from falling abck on top of you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560995894804-DQ0KV1X3WF4T770DPPEA/IMG_20190405_110737.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! With all the nuts loosely holding all the exhaust parts in place we will move to the passenger side manifold to head to tighten them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560997228885-MLHURYALWAS5NH4V98HX/IMG_20190405_090117.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! From passenger side to driver. Start with the furthest nut that is tucked right up against the uppipe. Moving over to the driver’s side head. Then on to the uppipe to manifold two bolt connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560996856155-PB6ZDT8V3E0MC9SITP3B/IMG_20190517_081924.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Run these bolts down and once you torqued everything below you will now do the three that connect the turbo and downpipe. The brackets will be the last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560997055295-NVEC2HDBYRXUKDGGBHIA/IMG_20190517_081918.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Not easy to photograph given all the spaghetti. But the rusty far right is the bracket and there is one more on the backside of the turbo that hold the turbo and uppipe to the head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560997556155-KIJQ06M3CCKUWK9EJBJC/IMG_20181214_144753+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! After tightening down the motor mounts and then the dogbone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560997971821-C7L9P6MKMCUHCP8JUNRH/IMG_20190331_212104.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! The old cat scan. This is how you double check the quality of the gaskets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560998048522-HIB33FCL458IKI938MTP/IMG_20190405_083330.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Uppipe install! Keeping your manifold and turbo in touch! Leave it up on your jack stands to double check your connections for leaks. Making sure you are not in closed off room, you need plenty of fresh air to breath when running a car in semi enclosed area. Use fans and all the open doors and windows you can. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/6/9/diy-wrapping-your-c-pillar monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560308169918-ERO2TUJTNZ6KSQEWIDMA/pjimage+-+2019-06-11T215540.397.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! A 2000 model and 2003 shown with their C-pillars from the factory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560308319816-D9QTKP38V1GB0V8Z671S/064.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! During the 06-08 Forester years Subaru decided to color match it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560393104447-PDVD06S6NDOO8SEG5QQ9/016.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Here is where we start, back of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560392872599-7FLQY73L0RIXNO6FCGA4/IMG_20190611_194203.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! I find the bottom of the C-pillar the easiest place to begin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560393181312-4LX47F8NP5IE8GQ9MB4N/IMG_20190611_194239.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Here is what hides beneath the C-pillar. Quite a bit of dirt resides here.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560393365294-C2OV273HUR5Z4QZV3Y1Q/IMG_20190611_194302.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Backside of the C-pillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560394985407-TJOFSPSL8429DGEV8DIC/IMG_20190612_214044.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Ready to prep the surface. The better the prep the better the adhesion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560395088088-JP34PJVIGSE71D2216MM/IMG_20190612_214009.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Soaped up and drying it off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560394254150-2PTKTMTHL9TZ0ZXJ17LE/IMG_20190611_213845.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Start tracing a rough outline to save on wasted material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560394336454-334FLZL77R6FFYQ3MZB6/MVIMG_20180601_123144.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Rough cut. This should cover everything and make the vinyl easier to work with than trying to manhandle a large sheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560394042356-SRSBUEO9WIPVMBJEKVRN/MVIMG_20180601_124817.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Trimming off the excess we have a completed C-pillar! I left the black plastic free of wrap. Just very gently cutting along the dip in between the painted side and raw plastic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560395914475-BLG0U2VUBERLKO6SVZLO/IMG_20180601_131038.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! Hard to tell in direct sunlight but there it is. Blends in well with the other black areas on the rear window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1560396059370-JOCQB2IYL8S9BYLXOGPC/fxt+side+shot+railing.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Wrapping your C pillar! It's not X-mas but let's do this! A little better image to show the difference. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/5/27/diy-hill-holder-disable-holding-me-up-for-the-last-time monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559699066301-NN4PKY0TUJXGEQ6XADNT/112-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... For those curious of hill assist, this is what it can do. As pictured above you hold the car on a slope with the vehicle in gear and the clutch to the floor, without the brake down. This allows you to use just the gas and clutch to leave a stop without sliding back into a car behind you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559098135103-H3CEPIDFYIZL55JNNGDB/IMG_20190527_142502.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... What tools do you need! These are the assorted tools that help me complete the job! An 8mm and 10mm 1/4 socket, with an extension and ratchet. A 10mm and 14mm wrench. A 10mm 3/8th socket and ratchet or impact in my case. A pair of pliers and pocket screwdriver can be helpful. Links! 3/8th ratchet Milwaukee 3/8 electric ratchet Grey pneumatic socket set Milwaukee 3/8 electric impact ATE long nose plier set Craftsman 1/4 socket set and ratchet Gearwrench 14mm ratcheting wrench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559701629654-VAPXSJ575T6RXNVE3KOJ/IMG_20190527_142528.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Hidden beneath plenty of hoses and wiring. There is the hill assist hiding back there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559701888404-8SXH2IUTPAHVNBYNOHE5/IMG_20190527_142520.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Hose is in the top of the image and the connection is gray and just visible in the 7 o’clock position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559701804608-X54771C3HF5JCUG9K8X4/IMG_20190527_135600.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702118369-RCDCG3BBQQMMN91C71WA/IMG_20190527_135602.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Two bolts may hold your air pump in. Mine was broken off awhile ago. Remove those! All three bolts are 10mms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702034564-DEJG61QCUNML58CIFUHF/IMG_20190527_135939.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Connection and pump hose still here but air pump long gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702288619-59C4DWO7LAK7D7CFDCFK/IMG_20190527_140420.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Get a good hold on the rear bolt with your 14 mm. Next you will use the 8mm to break them free of each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702603367-U48ZC35BVTKA5SKFUDN6/IMG_20190527_140607.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Here is a top view of the two separated.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702773690-5GREH1IKSI4RKVVR6E3D/IMG_20190527_140808.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Here are the two nuts if you intend on completely removing them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559702862699-9QXASU6ETTV444GU1E00/IMG_20190527_141253.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... At the end of the cable I put the two nuts back on and tightened them up. There is no tension on this now but all the parts are still in place. I left this in case I ever decide to attempt to properly adjust it and use it once again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559703128872-U2NZ56ZL6LRIBU49IAK0/IMG_20190527_141757_1.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... For those looking to complete remove it. You need to remove the clevis pin that holds this cable to the clutch pedal and completely remove the cable from the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559703072454-PZTVZKLRNWBIUSDKJSDN/IMG_20190527_142528.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Hill holder disable! Holding me up for the last time.... Everything back home and the job is complete. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/5/20/5-speed-group-n-manual-transmission-mount-stiffen-up-your-mount-98-08-forester-93-14-imprezawrx-05-09-legacy-gt monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558841031562-409W6DKVKVZWSUADXGM6/IMG_20190520_074436.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) New vs old. The differences are quite noticeable… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558841363626-1E68G5IWH5P1UTSPK5SE/IMG_20190520_074423.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Out with the old and in with the new. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559013601125-3ZS4W7UEZUG4ZUVKY2BZ/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Not many sockets needed here but it’s good to have them all here for moral support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558841522544-QY4YIMP3LSIUVF0WRYF7/IMG_20190519_194045.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Nice and shiny. ready to do some work! Group N transmission mount https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558841649796-KVL5SS8IV5FC1WRWZHV6/IMG_20190520_072522.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Right above this area is my preferred jacking point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558841797545-M76DICH03KQ5V0T665ZX/IMG_20190520_072613.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Up and away! You just need to release the weight off the trans to mount, this will help the bolts and nuts to come out without any issues. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558842202024-QN5YRENGMWS0QLDL33N7/IMG_20190520_073113.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Center bolts that hold the front of the transmission brace together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559008648477-B0VYKYDEEF24UF24Q9TH/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190527150155404_COVER.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) These are the only bolts we need to remove. Located at the rear of the transmission brace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559009108816-WU2SBX4T1QRGRNECB26M/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190527150158640_COVER.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Wider shot to show the location of the rear bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559008965964-WQG7F9T5YWIYAOJ01MFK/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190527150205256_COVER.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) These two nuts hold the transmission mount to the bracing. With them removed the brace will slide on down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558987197507-KRN1PVJ1VQ2QZSPMVEDJ/IMG_20190520_073909.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559009416133-0PLJVHGC300LQBL1UGFN/IMG_9810.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559009538824-FR3QL1W99N0Z9VX4FY31/IMG_20190520_073055.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) One bolt on the passenger side is visible here. The straight in front of it, just behind the mount in this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559009639429-Z917WVO7K50PSMNQRFF0/IMG_20190520_072944.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Here are the two driver’s side bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559009729848-N5T7GEVHUPRU47IEGU30/IMG_9813.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Look Mom no mount! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559012707723-KP69ML9N5E6XFI3NPXQ4/IMG_20190520_074257.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Might be hard to tell here but this mount has over an inch in play with just my left thumb pushing on it. 214k miles have not been easy on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559010342025-8VZJZTGRKHV9T0859KET/IMG_20190520_074654.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) With the bolts removed this is a good time to Anti-seize them up! Hopefully you never have to remove this guy again but better safe than sorry. With steel bolts in an aluminum transmission I will take heed and use the copper anti-seize.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559010993159-J65KH1IH7T0GDT8602H5/IMG_9825.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) In goes the new boss… With much solidarity. Make sure to leave the bolts a bit loose in order to get the transmission brace back around the studs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559011863243-AKNIPHBG7T62YSHN1OG3/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190527150207864_COVER.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Reinstalling these guys and the other nuts will help line the brace up so you can feed the rear bolts through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559011336489-ZT1VQ27YONIAMI8FETFD/IMG_9834.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) After installing the front nuts on the studs. You can now move the jack and wood plank to situate the brace. This will help line up the rear bolts and holes to allow for easy installation. The last thing we want is crossthreaded rear bolt holes to make use pull out the tap and die set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559011703060-DIUR4MEFVMAONACW01NE/IMG_9839.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) Start the bolts by hand to make sure they engage the threads before tightening them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1559012437396-VKQUMW4YI3QB57HT06GX/IMG_20190527_150220.jpg DIY projects - 5 Speed Group N manual transmission mount! Stiffen up your mount! (98-08 Forester, 93-14 Impreza/Wrx, 05-09 Legacy GT) All completed and after a nice run through a few puddles and some back roads. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/5/15/diy-removing-your-intake-manifold-tgv-deletes-fuel-line-repairupgrade-new-turbo-inlet-so-many-things-reside-under-the-manifold monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558230897277-9M9NJQC51V2EWPJ9KQ3M/001-3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. The intimidation factor is here…. So many lines and hoses running all which ways.. where do you begin..? Breaking it down into steps will help alleviate those thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558231013498-M2IK149TFJJJ9FZI5BKF/IMG_20180921_150409.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. It’s not a bad job it is just tedious. Needing to remove the manifold to fix fuel lines gave me an excuse to sneak in this turbo inlet at the same time. Perrin turbo inlet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558883393566-2J51G5CCAHMPC8DE46AX/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. That 14 mm doing work! These are my favorite sockets and I have yet to break even one over 6 years of constant use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558883295496-SU0LJDVEPX763RSU22T5/milwaukee+impacts.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. I love these things and you will too! They speed up you job and keep the pain out of your arm and shoulders. Milwaukee 3/8 electric ratchet Milwaukee 3/8 electric impact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558231259297-DCQS02HE4ZFGU2ZTSTE5/IMG_20190419_074816.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. The battery is the first victim to our rampage of removal. The air pump is just behind it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558361746325-XFXGGVZ0NVN5FGITA6FJ/IMG_20190419_075723.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. This bolt is hiding out below the black electrical box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558362223675-J94SZJZKQP41C2YJI6KO/IMG_20190419_074820.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Belts on belts here. Start with the power steering tensioner to remove it and move on to the A/c belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558363183676-2FXJDNWBCM6W580MYLVC/IMG_20190419_085353.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. The power steering tensioner is one bolt to hold onto the Alternator. The top bolt loosens and tightens the tension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558364356500-PTRO5K8DP4OX9HRABUO0/Z3U7gsx+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Breaking the 14 mm bolt at the bottom allows you to loosen the belt tension and remove the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558364209475-0RO5EHXTDWQ2GHHTW49X/Up0jp4B.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Here is the A/c belt tension, easily removed with two 14 mm bolts and set aside with the belt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558364798389-GRW3KT90472EK26ND19M/IMG_20190510_195135+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. With the alternator out of the way these two bolts are easily accessible on the A/c bracket. One resides behind the A/c compressor and the other is to the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558364664567-6MNYL9667TRRR25297BK/IMG_20190419_085359.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Slowly twist and rotate the a/c lines/compressor to perch it over here and out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558384699963-XW5QI8KSOS6W5CLM6BF9/IMG_20190419_075012.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Undoing the clips and clamp on the turbo inlet will allow you to pop the intake hose and upper box off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558384773851-IJ3VVMZZ6DOCP8NWAC17/IMG_20190520_111449.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Both bolts run across the front frame rail. Here is one peeking out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558365141403-PNOJF4RQE9UWSHA5LZNV/IMG_20190419_075220.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Two bolts hold the lower portion of the airbox in. With them removed it should pop right out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558365296716-7OA1ZHO2SM57B7LGWSDR/IMG_20190419_081426.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. The connectors sit right in front of the strut tower. Undo them all and move them on top of the manifold. If look below it you can the disconnect for the ground. Undo that while we are here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558448737993-RAM4HAANT0PKM2VWR42B/IMG_20190521_080812.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Remove the two bolts on the manifold. This is a great time to remove the rubber line that ties to the boost controller Then remove the clamp you can just see. or you can remove the lower clamp not seen in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558448961810-0KNYC07PV78NVJCWZUV5/IMG_20190521_080818.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Close up of the upper coolant hose to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558527851503-IH8JT8MNA60CMVHHURJ4/005.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Intercooler disconnected, set it somewhere out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558448633455-BAA8MPRSQ83FN8KHSEBU/IMG_20190521_083446.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. With both of those bolts removed the lines can easily be shifted to the side to allow the manifold to come out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558366286659-5V1BF0MC633RJ1FXS0KZ/IMG_20190419_110505.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Intercooler gone but we still have quite a few things to disconnect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558385093701-W8GR60CLXXM5OETOPQR1/IMG_20190520_111435.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. This is the upper coolant line and not seen but right below it. The other line attaches, remove them both. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558385839798-R8Q2V5CXHORJHV8D7CMN/IMG_20181012_140903.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. This is a neat trick for stopping the coolant from pouring all over everything. Take a bolt that slides in and adhere the clamp stopping the coolant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558449755397-20DSVWH6RBD2FL9MT7CU/IMG_20190521_080802.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Turbo clamp hiding back here. Remove that before you try to remove the manifold and found out that tis probably isn’t going to work… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558361945014-BPR7JWVQYLSP0BRLS7X7/IMG_20190419_081820.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. With the air pump removed you can now undo the fuel line clamps and hoses. Or you can used the fuel line tool to unclip them from the hardlines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558492663819-8ZXNEDD900F6MD3UA8IF/IMG_20190521_100034.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Brake booster hose slightly hidden under the driver’s side intercooler bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558386541155-UUTDH956GEIU67TY17X7/IMG_20190510_160655.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. With the engine out of the car this cam sensor on the passenger side is easy to see. When it is in the engine bay reaching towards the back of the head you will find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558451114834-Z9PZD8SYKIEZNXSPKOWU/IMG_20190520_111615.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Undo the two coil pack connections to further release the wiring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558386695369-QCAX1EP6V1BSEMHFUZPA/IMG_20190510_160658.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Passenger side OCV solenoid is located behind the power steering hose brackets. Remove this connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558386868847-P57UK4AAI4NRAHJMQS8X/IMG_20190510_195143.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Crank sensor, oil pressure sensor and coolant temp sensor all reside in this valley. This was the main reason for the alternator removal and A/c compressor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558387139645-HVTN19Z6CUIBMRIZC048/IMG_20190512_202123.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Move to the driver’s side and release the ocv connection and driver’s side cam sensor connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558387205735-PRRM7FGIMMWEXEXXKXWZ/IMG_20190510_203749.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Three more connections reside behind the manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558493101059-9SB5IRII3U6XYL1OF5WM/IMG_20190510_203800.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. This connection and one more behind the driver’s side of the intake manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558493342457-F905GWO644UMBLL4424F/IMG_20190521_124905.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. The bolt to the right nearest the turbo inlet needs to be removed. It passes through both the TGVs and intake manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558493708960-H2VYV8K58R1WEIX2ZZ3D/IMG_20190521_124910.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. On the driver’s side the front bolt will be easily seen without the A/c there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558493533648-8O3MDQVHR2QTWX46Y0HK/IMG_20190521_124916.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. These two bolts are found on either side of the fuel hard lines. Two bolts will be on the turbo side in the same location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558494018561-3XPVSZ6WM28CYJGB9HJB/IMG_20181012_131234.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Now with the intake manifold completely loose you should be staring at this! All your hard work was worth it! This also shows the the locations of all the sensors and and bolt holes of the intake manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558494956580-PNW03O33W3CAXZU5XEBZ/IMG_20180921_150409.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Removing your intake manifold. Tgv deletes, fuel line repair/upgrade, new turbo inlet.. so many things reside under the manifold. Finally removed from the car and on to the floor, work bench, or the garbage.. where ever you can find room for it and feels that it deserves it. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/17/diy-06-07-wrx-brakes-for-your-04-08-forester-an-oem-brake-upgrade-for-your-rally-wheels monthly 0.5 2023-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557373928498-8PB7OK8RMP29V0RC80AY/IMG_9600-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! So many Brembos on cars these days… No only better stopping power but a nice quality finish that looks great behind a good set of wheels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557890181348-D8UGQHD447MWDQPV07YO/IMG_20180615_084334.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! An upgrade that doesn’t “brake” the bank… while giving your brakes a bit of style and more stopping power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558884161143-4IMXPD5BTDJLFAYBEOD1/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558884233699-NO8XLW9VHYTDRIPJD7RG/milwaukee+impacts.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Love these things! Making your job go by so much faster! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584413768599-TP5B53ETLHWIED20U0KQ/81au-Hl9V4L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Subaru 4 piston brake calipers, the star of the show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584413704149-6ZZ4E94HPU2SBNEKQU22/61saS33z3KL._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Factory lines will work, but if you want to spruce it all up. These stoptech lines can do it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584413848030-AMNMY74MU8K98GKZL833/818Yw87jG3L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Subaru 2 piston rear calipers, your back up co-star in this wonderful show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1584413967085-4U5RJQ2QGMG4POV5CMOQ/71LOA%2BBt96L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! After ATE blue was outlawed this is my go to ATE brake fluid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/5a2fb84e-246f-44a5-9e23-86835328d15d/3W1A6551.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! - Make it stand out Front and rear rotors have been upgraded to EBCs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/38e160f2-68d4-4381-993c-aeed0c7c26a5/IMG_20220305_130148+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Front pads have been replaced for EBC red stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0523483e-7aaf-44b9-aaa4-5be901d35bcf/3W1A6533.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! - Make it stand out Ebc red stuff (rear) gives you a bit more bite for those new calipers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557888679706-MQ5A3CXADPWKQLEOB8AT/E1Vu1OA.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Up and away we go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557404344726-60IFGVZEC6X70QAZZ2HB/IMG_20180615_083859.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Lower strut bolt shown above. As you can see, the upper caliper bracket bolt will have a tough time sneaking by without it removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557404678320-3131BD2QMBOGDP84MVFU/IMG_20180615_083905.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! The banjo bolt resides on the backside of the brake calipers. Make sure if you are reusing your banjo bolts that the old copper crush washers are removed and two new washers are used to keep it from leaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557404829364-T9EV2GK0NFIJO309TTW9/IMG_2445.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! The oldness. Trusty and still working but when replacing parts there is nothing like an upgrade to make the job more enjoyable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557918707833-QT4QFHWMXRJ15SLZHLG3/IMG_2448.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Nothing like new shiny parts to keep your motivation through the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557888807282-78QOQZZ6VCO7XOJMWPM1/IMG_2454.5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Quite visual change from the stock brakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557422803395-N1RK3ATCJ1DR5I1CDPBB/IMG_2451-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Shiny and new! This is the moment you have been waiting for. new rotors and caliper making their home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557458451626-K9O7CSZEYVXD4TMIAAL7/IMG_20181130_141637.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Here is where the brake pads hang out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557458899347-4VZOX7F6APXGUSP2U1KL/MVIMG_20180615_084220.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Pads and the attaching hardware. Keeping everything The two gold pins allow the brakes to move back and forth inside the brake caliper. While the larger shaped piece of metal (anti-rattle hardware) keeps them in place to stop unwanted brake noise. Lastly, the small silver pin keeps the slide pins locked into the caliper and holds all three of them to the pad. Below is the installed photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557459102144-38ANCTGA8O8NAHAWF3XA/IMG_20180615_084334.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Hardware and brake pads ready for some stopping! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557852746486-70VU8AVVDNCK6DOZBLLZ/KB-016-V2_1500X1000_1024x1024_2x_a6dbd53a-b1fe-41c2-90c1-d7f8607599f8.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! There are many companies out there that sell these brackets. I forgot to take a photo of mine but they were used and what I assume are Kartboy adapters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557918964778-C21VRY3GVNERE1RPBS9Q/raF7Giy.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Not my Forester, but this is the assorted bolts that hold the lateral links and trailing arm on. You would need to remove the axle nut, caliper bolts, abs line, and strut bolts if you wanted to remove the knuckle assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889321367-06HFOTODKJHK77O1K9E7/IMG_20170317_115742.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! From my prior brake install, but here is the caliper and removed and the banjo bolt/brake hose connection point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557853269564-1LQI42AOTJPX105OMZIQ/IMG_20170317_115715.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Once the caliper and bracket are off you can now take off the rotor. Make sure to take it off in an even fashion. The parking brake resides inside the rotor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557853406073-JHU12W8Z5L2KZFMX6KJ7/IMG_20180615_094810.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Cutting into the dust shield. The rear brake rotors are much larger than the factory units and thus need their space. This is a technique I utilized to keep a bit of protection for the backside of the rotor without removal. Wrx knuckles are another fix to this problem and you won’t need those adapter brackets either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889662035-24FUSZKSJO85ZDKRK735/IMG_20190315_134010.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Another angle of the cutting that goes into modifying the dust shields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889186867-MZ20PQSIG78RU2RYTSBO/IMG_20190315_134220.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! I seem to have forgotten to take photos during this part of the install. But here is the aftermath. Brackets bolted in and calipers connected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889466479-PHD6A3KEQC8I09PAH2SA/IMG_20190315_134144.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Another angle of the brake adapters. Showing the connection between the hub, adapter and brake caliper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889859370-R5FEJ0VXSGQUH02FG2IE/IMG_20190315_134207.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Lower photo of the adapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889748573-LMX2YPSN2U3WYT95ELPF/IMG_20180615_095258.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Installed and ready to bleed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889569382-GI7LZ02HK10AHMY024YE/MVIMG_20180616_104319.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! I was a bit concerned and ended up replacing the master cylinder… A little master cylinder bleeding here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557890026845-H150UG66AIMRRDKX9U1O/IMG_20180616_103625.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Don’t get too aggressive when bleeding the brakes it can ruin your master cylinder. I thought I did, but in the end I believe it was my hill assist engaging during the bleeding procedure. Make sure you car is very flat on your jack stands to hopefully prevent this issue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557889935689-G3QK9S3AONXQI8R1B4H4/MVIMG_20180615_110001.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! Easily fits behind a set of 15” wheels with a rally style barrel. These actually have more clearance than the stock front brakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557891791877-J3C3GIDY3VNYI5LFFRZH/fxt+side+shot+large-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-07 WRX brakes for your 04-08 Forester! An OEM brake upgrade for your Rally wheels! The Method wheels cover them up but they still manage to peek out. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/5/2/diy-fuel-line-repair-no-more-cold-weather-fuel-smells-04-08-fxt monthly 0.5 2020-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557112723591-QVQYIUPV2RT46U2IV0UC/IMG_20181116_101358.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Not the easiest thing to find these leaks visually. This line hides behind the A/c and isn’t the worst offender of the leaking lines, but it can be seen without taking the entire intake manifold off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557112985287-ZOU4LAZEUV2E94SY7219/IMG_20180921_113320.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Hard lines! They cover most of the distance, the two rubber lines that often fail are removed in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197134029-4FAF8FEYFXJER3E3ALM8/IMG_20190415_093658.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Here are all the lines in a row and measured for length. A little over a foot of hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197228829-WOZVBBYUNH0F23TFVC2E/IMG_20190415_193151.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) 5/16” fuel injection hose is easily found at any local parts store. This is what you will need to repair these lines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1604973034727-860DS17WU4YZK4ZSJYZI/IMG_20191208_131748.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) If you are looking for oem clamps to cinch down your hoses here you go. 805913050 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1604973055702-XKLGF8AQMPP20IKGH68J/IMG_20191208_131756.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) If you would like to go oem these would be the two most important hoses that are typically the first place to spring a leak. 807707130 807707140 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197355506-IO2MJ5RIW2EFXO4KVUX6/IMG_20180921_150409.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) This is most likely what you will be looking at. You can leave the hardlines installed on the manifold and easily repair them. You can also replace your turbo inlet or vice versa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197535955-JV6IX6O419KPKQ8ZPH2X/IMG_20190415_073316.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) These are the two lines that are most likely the source of your leaking. These leaked on my WRX and then my FXT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197826740-5SDUIFYCK9M62DFSSSQA/IMG_20190415_073425.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Clamps removed and placed above the hoses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197720968-PSWILQ4QH9YKQ1LYNR3Z/IMG_20190415_073435.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Removing the clamps show just how tight they are on their. Yet, those cold weather temps will allow fuel to seep out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557197924409-O1ETPZN65MMQW60NZTC5/IMG_20190415_092349.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Using the razor blade cut the hose to easily remove it. It has become so hard and brittle it is almost impossible to remove otherwise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557198108161-KPPZRNSKS5VHKJ02IBFS/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190417104701606_COVER.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) New lines on and clamps being situated to start the tightened process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557198231993-Q93CLN5UTTRT13FZWWVW/IMG_20190417_145154.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) All of them slightly tightened down, we will leave it there for awhile and come back to tighten hem again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557198301168-9NE5836D61BHDKY7Z4WQ/IMG_20190418_175659.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Later on, tighten them on down a bit further. I continue to run them down until the screwdriver will no longer grip the screw head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557198402897-FYYH60IOVUNMOCD126JX/IMG_20190415_073332.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) This is the hose you can see on the front passenger side of the head. It is the least likely to leak, in my reading to ever leak but why not do them all. You can also repair/replace this line without removing the manifold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557198500020-4M2K25JGXV2JLKO3625M/IMG_20190415_193031.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) This line does have a slight curve to it. Make sure your replacement hose isn’t any longer than it.. if it is, it won’t want to make the bend. Which could hamper fuel flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557283034082-AW1JYXZZWCSHJQE36B0H/IMG_20190415_073344.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Last hose! Lets get this thing done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557283086599-C9FVSDU0XAGL8XVW5U7Y/IMG_20181116_102813.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) If you decide to do this on the car. This is how easy it is, remove the A/c compressor and with that you have plenty of room to work. The hose has been removed from the hard lines in this image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557283356857-YNFIUEIFI2FM7P0E1E3F/IMG_20190418_175659.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) New hose installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1557283926524-AGU0NGAXFJYRR3F4BOW3/IMG_20190415_194340.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Fuel line repair! No more cold weather fuel smells! (06-08 Fxt) Old hoses and new hoses side by side. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/22/diy-oil-pan-installation-reseal-your-pan-install-a-killer-b-pick-up-or-new-headers monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556423142438-QU3VXJPFG17RO3E031EV/IMG_20190419_155118.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) The factory pickup in all its glory. The right side is where the known braze can split and cause a lack of oil pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556423247133-J9TU1L6NGT5Q9BESAUDE/IMG_20180803_092824.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) 06+ STI oil pan on the left and 04-05 STi pan on the right. The lower protrusion on the left side cause the MAPerformance header to be unable to be fitted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556423394454-4RTZT5683YFKOGGVXJL9/IMG_20180803_204559.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) New pan in! The headers fit just right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558884986119-4FYB6JO8T4ULBQGSL8T4/IMG_9590.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) One of my favorite photos of my tools. These are always by my side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1558885075085-5Q9MITD10JLXK9YDM67G/pjimage+%2858%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Speeding up your work and leaving your body feeling better after the install! These are always a great help when replacing parts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556423459104-IJ6OMFHQP5EUHIMS4C2B/IMG_20180803_080428.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Uninstall the tmic and dogbone mount. We will need to move the trans and engine to move up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556589552091-F3HM23S8K73Y482WIQVE/vE9NPp5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) If your engine is still in the car, we need to assume the position! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556423730682-XGZGFS0L4DD2EAVPKB3Z/IMG_20180803_080435.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Up on jack stands and getting the oil out of the pan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556424094753-5ZJHUNNY1VNNENK45JR9/IMG_20190125_125545.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556424155060-APTDCGUBK7GOB6QZP98F/W9Forea.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Exhaust manifold on, there is plenty of room to get these out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556424230508-2IT9N150LERLSMLIL5HE/IMG_20180803_090208.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Headers off! Plenty of room too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561171954-PT6C8YWDDRR9YE5BV59O/IMG_20180803_092827.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) 04-05 STI and FXT oil pan on the right. Updated design on the left 06+ STi oil pan. Some headers have fitment issues with the old style pan and its larger design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556424762586-QXHU8AS910UBSITJ4X9N/IMG_20180727_111303.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Removing the factory dipstick tube. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556424819636-XAEFPE94EQ3AM880XYMU/IMG_20190419_163055.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) If you have the engine removed and you see any signs of leaking, just do it. This is so much easier out of the car. Also shown the four bolts that want to make your fun task a nightmare.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561901882-0ZP4HRUSWRY0TLHHHDAS/IMG_20190419_163058.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Another shot of the bolts. You can see how tight the backside bolts are with the engine upside down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556562017899-P5PHSB71MM03DHZZ7QWL/hlWQZV6.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Well hidden this is the view from directly under the four hard to reach bolts. The bolts you can see are attached to the jacking plate below the transmission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556562111501-2RQUUUOMSCJTYNSYOFMN/mSkJXMv.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) There is one of the four bolts, very well tucked behind everything. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556562469289-V8HNJMD42IRKAG6TJTVC/IMG_20190429_110833.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) My crazy tool setup for the oil pan removal when on the car. It works very well, the tape is there to keep it from moving too far. Works like a dream as there are two bends to move past. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556589779421-TOQ1D9910OSJGEM2QY07/IMG_20190429_110828.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Close up. The 10mm is attached to the universal joint, a 3” extension and a longer wobble extension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556425046248-QGHIMKVUW8O9Q2JNIVVQ/IMG_20180803_090212.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Pan finally off! If you look hard you can see the spot where the paint scraper entered right above and behind the dipstick tube hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561427007-LWMIF7VI8ITODD0N70F3/IMG_20190419_154809.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Close up of the gasket material and the rubber gasket that can be replaced when the pan is off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556425384273-YJUB296PHJZDEX2D3FCU/IMG_20190419_154807.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Much cleaning to do here and removal of the factory oil pickup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561554221-2T6UXTPW11NR314U6FL5/IMG_20190419_161841.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Cleaned up quite well with the scraper and razor blade. Also a good shot of the two mounts the killer B unit uses over the one on the factory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556425144140-T339FBRC4GBPEYDHGE6G/IMG_20190419_161845.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Many of years of service ahead of this pickup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556425286967-IP02HE353SYB54TEO6SW/IMG_20190419_155059.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Cleaning off the gasket mating surface, while being careful to keep silicone out of the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561295541-IP30Y5GP1KJ9KJ6Z9Q14/IMG_20190419_162432.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Adding a bit of silicone to the low points on the oil pan. The engine block is all prepped up and ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556561813989-NDURNGEY79PQAN8ZUSLB/IMG_20190419_162434.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Here are the four bolt holes that are a pain when doing this on the car. Quite easy when the engine is removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556560436186-Y6D4I5Y73BLSHDIIK2ZU/IMG_20180727_111720.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) With it’s two gaskets in it you will feel it pop into place twice. This shows that the lower gasket is in but the upper has yet to pop in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1556560530483-EZCZWEMDJ678JZ2ORW06/IMG_20180803_204559.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Oil pan installation! Reseal your pan, install a Killer B pick up or new headers! (04-08 Forester, 02-07 WRX, 04-07 STI) Finished up and checking for oil leaks. Peaking around shows it is all good. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/11/diy-how-to-remove-your-downpipe-02-07-wrx04-07-sti-04-08-fxt monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555640106650-4TH5SNOC6LYFJ4FALO03/pjimage+%2858%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. My first downpipe was an Invidia catted for the STI, it has since been replaced by a Grimmspeed unit. Now the Invidia is equipped to the Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617668437-BE6LJ5DT3WO2VM52316Y/vE9NPp5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. I use the factory U-brace for my jack locations, right in front of the control arms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555499051563-JCSFTQ79NCF1M8OEV4PF/r5v4xBF.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. You can work around the intercooler if you like, but with as easy as it comes off I prefer to remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617726644-0SMBOSOUL7WGGDKEKTKH/N0Vi0xw.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555640427072-CN5HZGL4VCYSNPMSHAF9/ouuG7is.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Factory heat shield being removed from the Forester. The little TD04 hiding behind it, scared of the big bad world outside of the engine bay.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617765170-4XUYAVKUHD68P72BRECU/PUZAzRt.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. If you are using a wideband 02 you will need to remove it now too. Your turbo blanket can stay and keep the turbo company. Grimmspeed’s downpipe comes installed with this bung ready for your enjoyment! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617823184-1J9HSEKI6VONLXUX7DLB/ZLHLql9.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Popping out to say hello, the O2 sensor sensor can hang out literally, or disconnect the harness plug and put it somewhere safe to not damage the very sensitive electronics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617887839-X4XFL4J2O2FJ562CZHOZ/i1kxkHo.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. The upper two bolts hold the factory heatshield in place as well as bolting the downpipe to the turbo. Grimmspeed ceramic coated catted downpipe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552617941556-OFT00OM6T89QI4O4S6SY/JXnG6La.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. The downpipe bolts, I like to toss them on the windshield cowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555519499207-QKC526V91SI3ZONP0KT3/IMG_20190405_083941.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Last nut to go. You can reach it from up top but I usually get it from below the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555556178141-AJ1CB6MQUR5VDNRB3ACA/IMG_20190405_083650.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Just a couple of bolts holding their own.. but not for too long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555556294672-R4SE5UOY4MP9115ZOVSJ/IMG_20190405_083854.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Off with one side and he comes the gasket. This is a Grimmspeed multi layer gasket that I have reused many times since the downpipe install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555556532444-A1C4XE4SSX9JNAT80AVZ/IMG_20190315_135829.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Here is the last stand from the downpipe, with this removed it will now attempt to strike down anything below it! Not sure if these bolts are prone to falling out due to vibration but both were missing when I bought them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555556921965-2HJIKEJGJZ575JEJDPRY/free99J.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Factory downpipe here… Not exactly the prettiest looking part on your car. Also look at the flat section at the top, that is not good for airflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555557040213-4COKN9C4GQI6PY95RFK2/FNDXxgT.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. The beauty that is the Grimmspeed limited downpipe! Such an amazing piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555557195616-R5BWBG61KIW13BBJ25AJ/Eu0QqQ5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to remove your downpipe. 02-07 Wrx,04-07 STi, 04-08 Fxt. Finally out and taking a well deserved break on my old outdoor cushions. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/4/diy-aem-dryflow-air-filter-cleaning-it-could-add-a-horsepower monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555128825720-O81Q1JRYP20Q55A02VDT/IMG_20190330_081242.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Find that old air filter and drag it out of its home! Time for your yearly bath. The filter we are cleaning is for our 2012 Subaru Impreza, Aem dryflow filter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555467478930-RK7ONQSBML1S53YZJKXY/IMG_20190309_193113.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! The old and the new AEM dryflow filters together. The upper is the 350z filter that fits right into the Subaru box which I made work for the last 4 years. Now, Aem offers a Subaru option made for mid 2000 Subarus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555467717867-OGOKKFESX9ZLNXPNH8O5/IMG_20190309_193954.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! A list of many of the fitments for your Subaru! The 06 Forester isn’t listed but it fits fine, it was purchased for my 05 STi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555467927950-61M5G78TOB99SRR34XKF/IMG_20190330_081242.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Working on the workhorse Subaru Impreza today. Opening up the airbox and removing the contents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555468162472-7CMI47GVJVVE5982IBQE/IMG_20190330_081304.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Here is the magic sauce, this will clean up your bugs, dirt, leaves etc. Aem Dryflow cleaner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555468570513-TSRC779EMVP46VXF0EAJ/IMG_20190330_081355.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Soaking in and releasing the grossness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555468633678-07TN50F9T9AMAZHSD9GJ/IMG_20190330_083310.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Hanging out among the dishes. The water should flow from the clean side (closer to the throttle body) to the outside (where all the dirt gets filtered on). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555468870244-PW14EABBD49ZTH2UIU4D/IMG_20190330_083540.jpg DIY projects - DIY: AEM Dryflow air filter cleaning! It could add a horsepower! Slapping the filter onto the ground will help the quicken up the drying process. While knocking the loosened debris out. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/8/diy-how-to-easily-remove-your-subaru-factory-cam-bolts-enjoying-the-day-instead-of-cursing-it monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555121474472-T19TTL6Y51DA1UGUFM1W/IMG_20190406_161245.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Home sweet home…. This is where the cam bolt resides and would never leave if it was up to it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555121731391-JN9VAF4DZXB4TL5DP6TL/MiUBUkG.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. A little magic with vise grips to hold the cam in place. Using your old belt and the cogged crank sprocket. If you look at the exhaust side cam bolt you will see a notch cut out of it to grab it with a adjustable end wrench or pipe wrench. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555122213228-5WOLM5IFBC5ZL4JHYHMF/cueRuTq.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. The real ended to these bolts is a drill bit. With the appropriate sized drill bit, 7/16th, the stronger the better. As these bolts can take some punishment, but once you make it through the head of the bolt it will pop off with just your hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555122025937-58Z2A5532VD64D8A5E7J/M5QQhIH.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. A few cuts on this show how you can square off the sides for gripping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555122520372-2RC57Z28H7S9X7IB8T58/IMG_20190406_162125.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Twist lock set from Amazon. Featuring a lifetime warranty.. Haven’t had to use yet. Also helps remove those rusted and rounded off nuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555122923387-QNJ1ID0BMD38DSFXXUY1/IMG_20190406_160611.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Hammer time! A few good hits and it is ready for the impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555123055995-G2J4Z035XYYW1MM7KUK7/IMG_20190406_161700.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Company 23 acvs sprocket tool keeping the cam sprocket from running away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555123314542-GPCDXZTGKVEDFJC93XE4/IMG_20190406_161431.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Proof is in the pudding! It is out! One of the top ACVS intake bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555123709097-UU8S3DZB06R44U5KFFLU/IMG_20190406_161820.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. Using a punch or smaller bolt you don’t care about. You can knock these things right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555123829778-Z9TSSWGA1NXKHYBEYTWC/IMG_20190406_162021.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. 10mm allen head still intact and ready for another use. You can also see the bite marks from the twist lock socket and just how it works. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1555124021349-PELGNYGAQVBYNT2CJAAZ/IMG_20190406_162018.jpg DIY projects - DIY: How to easily remove your Subaru factory Cam bolts. Enjoying the day instead of cursing it. A second view of the bite and bolt. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/10/diy-cleaning-or-replacing-your-maf-sensor-so-fresh-and-so-clean monthly 0.5 2019-10-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554950218223-VOOTC5GP14KVNT0WNSI9/mRnBaEd.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. A MAF sensor needs love and care too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554950278377-SG9SZNWADYMGRYWOR4DM/Jj2VjBr.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Everytime you change/clean yourair filter if you like listening to cans! Least it is easy to remember, new filter, freshened MAF sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554950472513-EHV5JQHBBXV5OXPWIVYQ/obo5v4E.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. I opted for the Denso replacement but not the made for Subaru Denso replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951029326-4V3RN82X7VA4KHKIFYYX/CDFALLm.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Friends till the end! CRC MAF air flow cleaner Denso sensor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951067510-RIM4WDNY74AR8SBWSRPI/5FaUSXv.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Found it! The unsuspecting MAF won’t know what cleaned it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951514099-IYYZJPLYRYHREY5PO5IF/60pdd4C.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Removed from it’s little home. Now you can remove the electrical connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951130671-18B9EZNTSM9LSEW90E1O/fLql6cf.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. This little bulb you will clean. Do not touch it! This can/will ruin it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951254552-LLQAQI8Q4WB5I6H3BY3B/BBoBx2B.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Looking down the barrel of the gun.. err MAF. Here the hidden electrical components hide out. Much light is needed to see them. Spray those with the cleaner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951383048-TRWZEAZ6PM6AH6TVUOPJ/fLql6cf.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. Check this O-ring! Making sure it is not cracking, torn or misshaped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554951753910-232TACJUKCCTGP1MVNWQ/IMG_20190410_220003.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Cleaning or replacing your MAF sensor! So fresh and so clean. New in and ready to go! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/4/7/diy-08-sti-intercooler-on-04-08-forester-xt-necessary-mods-it-fits-kinda monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581818106299-OEQSO5BG8QYAAYIO2Z4G/Kd2sAM0.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Thanks for all your hard work, after 200k miles it is time for your retirement party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694953829-1IV06YJB8MEPHCFJ1OGT/IMG_20170713_155150.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Here are the two lines that need a bit of bending and rubber hoses applied. Keeping your A/c from leaking out and leaving you to struggle through the heat. Look for the very visible white zip ties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554695128602-ZW49OX9PSRR732A5R3DA/IMG_20170713_155140.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! The factory Fxt passenger just doesn’t have the reach you need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554695212463-5YM0WMSH9694W15BFHS9/IMG_20170713_161910.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! My leftover piece of metal with a couple holes drilled in it do the trick. Bolted to the factory mount and extending out just far enough. I had a lost the rubber isolator bushing in this photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554695389804-ZRFGD64G94NTZINFXAIF/Jg4AMOU.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Coolant hose protection applied. Very tight quarters with this large piece of aluminum taking over the engine bay. Another angle of the A/c line hose protection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694858747-0AB05I45KRSW2NKO1STJ/IMG_20190405_082254.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! This is the one you need! 04-07 STi or 06-08 Fxt will fit and replace your 04-05 Fxt bpv. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694764663-MZB9LP10RLRC2VJC31WJ/IMG_20170713_161910.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Getting it up and running! Using a few more zip ties to keep the tmic and metal lines from rattling/rubbing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694505467-9YYJX12WJ0UO939R7GQA/010.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Fits like a glove! Thanks Grimmspeed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694707331-BZAOEMNK6PSZ6KSMAHUF/cTuFARM.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Factory vs Grimmspeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554694601860-8IH3AGJZZKWVVABMAC6K/Fxt+gs+intercooler+thing-3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 08+ STI intercooler on 04-08 Forester XT necessary and helpful mods! It fits!.... Kinda! Not perfect for the 08+ tmic but it gets it done! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/diy-04-07-sti-includes-02-07-wrx/04-08fxt-using-a-sti-tmic-top-mount-intercooler-removal-take-it-off-baby monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552793074037-YPZUOT743JWW6EVKKA4X/IMG_9181.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! The reason for your Subaru hood scoop! Feeding air across the intercooler to help lower the incoming air to the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552793305039-Z8YSBKZLLRP1WFGUJKS8/IMG_20181214_144908.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Upgrading your dogbone mount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552793485141-SODUEGP5S2YDSVIQB6SB/sti+gs+hose.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Replacing the stock 90 degree hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554639738552-O3DW55L6Z04UF68YT79E/TLBBmni.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Over time the factory rubber coupler will degrade and can crack and tear from years of use and removal/installation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554639814027-RV0A61KP02BN7N6YGV45/yw7R3oU.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Stock throttle body unit on the left and upgraded silicone Grimmspeed unit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554659231967-9XH62PIY69JP95SJPTGQ/Kd2sAM0.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Looking back through my pictures I only have two photos of the Forester with the original intercooler. Apparently, that shows my disdain for this part. The turbo coupler is a piece of plastic that doesn’t like to expand to fit the turbo, thus making it a nightmare to put on unless you have warmed it up recently. This was my main reason for changing it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552928325376-N7L1KHLVWCBWWIZWT01G/oYneGh0.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Cylinder 4 cooling mod by GetaDometune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554659996506-13CVEF5B65R0X2FPH2N2/LhhXTkN.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! My go to socket set. I have used these for many years and have yet to have one fail on me. A few have been misplaced and replaced/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554660062975-QS6EKU61VLH8NJZ1HYEK/D2hv3gB.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! I honestly can’t think of the last job I completed without using this too. Milwaukee 3/8th impact, it is so dang versatile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552794051867-DGXHDL00GTYSDPC1DQ93/002.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! 08+STi intercooler on the Forester. Added to keep the upgraded VF39 turbo company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552794238439-CT1I0EGESCEX10V6UNLD/IMG_0514.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554519353924-FLLFLHJIWHEWL449OWHR/IMG_20190405_082525.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Set this gasket safely out of the way to keep it from falling on to the mess of hoses and cavities on the top of the engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554521693679-JWQY6J2XTBZU2YSNP9Z9/IMG_20190405_082540.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Now take the BPV and mov it towards the intake manifold. Keeping it out of your way when you go to pulling the intercooler out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552928414294-QZLYJN7YUUHE3HU3C5HU/grimmspeed+hoses.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Hoses loosened on the throttle body hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554518377985-WPLBNXOJVDVFQKT8LXIK/IMG_20190405_082243.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! This is usually the placement of my 90 degree clamp. If you can position it here it will make easy to remove with a screwdriver or 3/8 ratchet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554518856712-6IYMEGZW9GHIUKY6HW8F/IMG_20190405_082251.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Preferred placement of the intercooler to throttle body couple. Driver’s side tucked down by the BPV(Bypass valve) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554521376618-KE1310BQQ814FLCX723S/IMG_20190405_082238.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Passenger side bolt. Located right above the turbo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554521245001-SQSODZOBYX8CX5H622PV/IMG_20190405_082306.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Driver’s side bolt sometimes it is hidden below the lines that are off to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554521654483-MEPD4Z3UV4VM85MJTHRR/IMG_20190405_082540.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554521812312-MBY9YNGV1HEKAHFUOHTG/IMG_20190405_082557.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Standing at the driver’s side just start pulling towards yourself. The 90 degree hose will slide right off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552928585091-MUJHY8KJRMU03S7RVA0M/005.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Looking into the hoses will show no oil, a light film of oil or fair amount of oil. Hopefully you will have a fairly clean intercooler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554522112614-1JET5QNXBPUVNRMNYUZL/IMG_20190405_123657.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! This is my starting position. The 90 degree hose is aimed towards the turbo outlet and the throttle body hose is laying against the throttle body. Passenger side of the TMIC tilted down and the Driver’s side on top of the bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570765434799-VJOY18WSUIBV5JD2ASC8/IMG_20190405_123813.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Not easy to see in this photo but the hose isn’t sliding right over. The bottom of it has caught on the lip of the turbo. Taking a small thin blunt tool(1/4th extension you can easily push the fold down and help it sit right. With the 90 degree now sliding down the turbo inlet you can now stand in front of the tmic and start pulling the intercooler down on the throttle body. The same issue is common on the throttle body hose, it may not slide over the opening and bunch up below. Use the same technique to help it slide on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570765386785-V5DEIRD1XBG9ULWUHYNI/IMG_20190405_124012.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Both hoses now fully engaged on their outlets/inlets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554523294947-2OMZZ2FOPYUJ9GVJWNL4/IMG_20190405_124032.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! I can’t say enough about these Company 23 tmic studs. They make this job so much easier and you will no longer worry about stripping out the tmic aluminum threads for the factory bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554523478065-IEK80DX3TVMQIIRUW5SH/IMG_20190405_124648.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Bolting the Bpv down to move on to the tmic bracket bolts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554551240605-5B67KIEL0WATZ4YR1B6T/pjimage+%2898%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Bolted up but left a bit loose to adhere the silicone couplers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554639184820-D0BUGUQFRFL0W5TANJUA/007.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! Shown above: The bead located on the throttle body and turbo help the clamps hold the silicone/rubber hoses on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554640254370-D9UR1PJE2GH1AA52Q2B9/sti+hood+up+shot-2.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 04-07 STi (includes 02-07 Wrx/04-08Fxt using a STI TMIC) top mount intercooler removal. Take it off baby! All done! You can now idle the car and double check your connections visually, while listening for whooshing/hissing air to signify leaks. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/29/diy-supernova-h1-led-v4-installation-06-08-forester-finding-these-bulbs-a-new-home monthly 0.5 2019-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554203174350-Y2MK7E8ICVR11NAQAWA9/Blingstrom+4Runter+front.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Factory sport headlights look great but light output is moderate at best. Depo sport headlights 07-08 (Blacked out housing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141050010-I73VLLAYL3N6DCTHZF0P/IMG_9737.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Here they are! Get ready for brightness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554258941066-HZJOIQ1Z27DLMQYRQ66L/IMG_20190326_164537.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Not very much room here.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554258983741-076D6OBXCVYNTVOF4B3E/IMG_20190326_125604.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Testing on a Frisbee to see how it will work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554259030136-36SF9LSOYQYFG5B193F2/IMG_20190326_135813.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Testing it out shows no matter the location of the hole it obstructs with the bulb. Causing the bulb to be off center. The heat given off by the heat sink would probably not be to good over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141147175-3LQ5ORY4MUHXDYWF61VQ/KF2NXcu.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Get those headlights out! Check out my headlight removal diy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141234522-RL34NF7R3X408PGFPWRP/mjHRZJG.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Baking with Blingstrom! Diy here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141390519-SJNA75G6NEEMNXDDS4DX/IqdNVSJ.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! The bulb and control box here. This is why you can’t just pop them into the dust covers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554226356434-2BPGXQ6VLQ49MKZV29RE/tEIgX4U.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Up close and personal. This is the bulb with out the fitting plate. You need to set plate before installing the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554226494359-QY7JW3KNBW7XWALOET83/KWOoBxi.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! The plate set up and installed. You will slide the bulb in through here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141275006-Z2WUOU2FE7GR933XQEOG/fYQUnOk.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! The wiring, bulb and fan will have enough room. But the temperature control unit is just too big. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141787189-HIJNLRQVQWWVM326L0FK/XrXsNsZ.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! It’s like Subaru knew we were going to do this. This flat area has just the right amount of space and is hidden by the front reflector cover. Also shown the wiring you need to pull through to the front for hooking up the box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141567138-4VTIDYDXGRG2CFW65OSM/WOACMmq.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Peaking in there with the bulb removed shows that the wiring can pop through, but the headlight will put a fight. Heating up the securing clamp will help you slide it by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554156730766-0HA4647DFUNRN2JT4MP2/kmwtbhc.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! These are the factory power and ground wires. There will match up with the temp box to power the lights. The negative(black) wire needs a bit crimping to hold it the spade connector tight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554156857703-XL6MJZCT9BEQV1K6M3AN/jVcicSW.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Make sure your connections are good and tight. You don’t want to have to fish them back out to fix it. Or reopen the headlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554141703097-1HL0GYQ9M6ERUDU8K7DT/jVcicSW+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Clean the area just to the left of the temp box. It makes a great home for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554157002060-7MKT49I8WCHS6L5W0ETD/32F5boZ.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! A little 3M doublesided tape and pressure will lock the temp box to the headlight housing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554203270416-0HRKO6GDWO48LYRW1AVV/5DmCldr.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! All moved in to its new home. Make sure to tuck the wiring back and out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554227089071-UJ8YQX767MOQ6W59VCOW/mjHRZJG+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Back to the oven. Warm up the butyl to help it adhere and seal the two halves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554227186203-0J2HO3VF9ANTX5C2PNQ6/XkgLDV7.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Using the screwdriver through the tabs can help seal the two pieces together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554227245902-FZBT3YFLBUWRFBFJJVMA/hSb5bFM.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Lastly, you can use two clamps to finish off the job while the headlight cools down. Taking care to not mar up the lens or clamp so hard you crack either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554226990883-0ODCNKIAVKQ0N3AVFNH7/qCycc0i.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Not too far from completion. Headlights bolted in , awaiting the bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554226701534-HVECCBRWO6DUZJOK44AI/5qJx9Q3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Back on the car! Quite bright even in the overcast daytime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554226830595-O10943RQNW98B7WNKCE8/1wDZI0Q.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! This is the factory halogen beam pattern at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554257848044-YJZLKQKGZNOBG0O1EBYX/NcpQ7WU.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Headlight Revolution's SuperNova H1 LED V.4 installation 06-08 Forester. Let there be LED light!! Above is the SuperNova H1 v.4s at dusk. Very bright with an excellent beam pattern that holds shines just like the stock, only brighter. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/30/diy-baking-your-headlights-put-on-your-chef-hat-and-lets-get-cooking monthly 0.5 2020-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554002625985-7SYHT8ZWQ6PR8IAB10Y4/LQLbaDj.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! My favorite dish… Oven toasted Forester headlights. Shown: Depo sport headlights 07-08 (Blacked out housing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554002821252-MWMQZYK9EKY0XOEEA94B/KF2NXcu.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Pretty straightforward to remove these headlights but if you need help the guide is linked above! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554034326429-M8CY1H5OK6969CZFYKU3/LQLbaDj.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Using the pan to hold all the sensitive bits from getting burned or melted. Temp gauge in left corner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554002943501-JWZVB6LIRPVNGWGFC1KK/wgMJaFS.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Using the screwdriver to release the tab tension and allow the headlight to open up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003147405-NX41M2USKTQHQC3BHA74/XkgLDV7+%281%29.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Keep going around to each and every tab. Working quickly to make releasing the old butyl that much easier, if it drops too far in temperature it will become impossible to release. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003266877-X1KQVVC0A9W96ULOE13F/b4umHJc.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Opened up and ready for upgrades, repairs, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003335716-T91GGYKM1GLH472MMIUU/1kBovO3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! You can easily dissemble the inner chrome parts to customize it to your liking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003587540-M25QU7YBBWFYDKSGY8EZ/OqKusFg.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Keep your eye on that butyl. Wherever it sticks too… it will be quite stuck. Use heat and rubbing alcohol to remove it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003442295-5CWAZBMMPHQO15NJ1G2K/rk6DWcb.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Allowing the fresh butyl to warm up before adding the lens to the assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554033571126-NFDVKEBVEF0055CXY1Y6/LQLbaDj.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Back into the oven to ready the butyl for resealing the headlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003672277-YD0TD9I3RKVOOJOFZW2X/hSb5bFM.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Clamps set and not pulled too tight but enough to allow the seal to fully cure while it cools down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003726830-F8VDOLYADNUOTNDAK4AF/tqDLh5v.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! Check your work! Nobody wants to do this all over again… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1554003884856-6PCDWG0EU9TJ1NGS3MVS/5qJx9Q3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Baking your headlights! Put on your Chef hat and lets get cooking! My project was to install my LED bulbs within the headlight assembly. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/29/diy-06-08-forester-headlight-removal-remove-replace-reinvent-your-forester monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553957453232-I8TKBNYGH30JEMAJJKGI/012.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Target acquired. Not much holds these guys in so let’s take it apart to get to the juicy center! Shown: Depo sport headlights 07-08 (Blacked out housing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553957707563-1INX3V9MY18SS6VAEM1P/forester+deflector+on.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Hood popped and ready to get to work. My installed headlights are Depo sport headlights 07-08 (Blacked out housing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553957835425-RIKS3YB5ARU2BBI79D5X/18aJjta.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! The clips just pop up and it releases the bottom half of the clip that locks it into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553957762103-JQBWZ686WRZXVQ0V0IT7/OR6862v.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Wide view of the starting area. The center section of push clips for both the grill and front bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553957947440-FF5V7TUQV56O4ZJ4JF5U/GGzKdn7.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Clips removed. Foreground shows the smaller grill clips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553958029998-8YZP1YBP01ZU2TITLUFT/53JSUT8.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Inner fender liner on the opposite side of the front bumper. This will help you access a clip to release the sides of the bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553958157235-KJVLMI7KQJ9UZWFQHXIU/bUBNgw5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Inner fender clip that adheres the bumper to the fender. Not as easy as removing the clips at the front of the bumper. After that is removed we will pull directly on the front bumper from this location away from the car. This helps it pop off the bracket it snaps into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553958240390-02ZQZIJ4CNLL86CAPAIJ/3ZCS22m.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! These blurry holes in the bumper clip into a bracket that resides under the headlight to further secure the front bumper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553971179079-HZLFPHC4VRQK6I36D3EJ/9p5Z2Rv.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Here is the bracket that holds the bumper on. The clips just snap in and will need a tiny bit of force to remove them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553971426944-6ID2F39GAYF2G67QEDCN/Jr9Grse.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Upper bolt location under the hood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553971487839-4DQNIRZIVMBPUIHTZS9O/zbAdJvd.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Two final bolts located nearby the radiator area. All 10 mms so you don’t even need to change sockets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553971391477-IA2MUN4Y96I18Y6JQXIN/awCfHPM.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Lower bolt found here near the fender. White tab located near the bolt needs to be released to free the headlight. It has a tab on the top side and bottom that will allow you to remove the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553996681411-G0B8U8E6M3HUVJV0IGZ5/tqDLh5v.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Headlight free of the car! A little close up of the Depo Sport headlights. Link below! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553971642712-IL6UF3BPEY1AJNRKU29S/KF2NXcu.jpg DIY projects - DIY: 06-08 Forester Headlight removal. Remove, replace, reinvent your Forester! Side marker and turn signals can be seen near the fender opening. Main bulb harness plug resides in the middle of the head light pass through. It can be seen in front of the power steering reservoir and poking up on the driver’s side. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/22/diy-maintenance-rear-differential-fluid-change-fresh-fluid-for-your-rear-diff monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553366370825-T2M39U31HV0HQY2P6KYK/IMG_9743.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Unassuming diff just hanging out… Not aware of what might soon happen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553366502542-ML9ISF5EB0UP93VUQAW1/IMG_9801.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. The necessary items for today’s job. Valvoline Synpower 75-90 weight, Craftsman 1/2” ratchet, drain pan,l and brake clean for cleaning off the diff and possibly the floor. Not shown Lubrimatic fluid pump for easy diff filling. Not shown Crc Screwloose Super Penetrant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553372850549-PGJC991M57VWVWXQE5IT/CFK2Enu.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Anything that keeps the car from being able to move makes a great wheel chock! Generally I use an old rotor but I tossed it during my spring cleaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553373203036-SLTX5JZ8K82RKSVJOVJN/IMG_9746.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Soaking them helps free up the excess rust, dirt, etc. This allows the drain plug to come out smoothly and damage neither the plug or threads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553373342403-NIWVIHU1XBNTTPRK0KNI/IMG_9749.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Here we go! The moment of truth of whether you will be draining the diff or not. Using the longest ratchet you has is helpful for that additional leverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553373479213-LJJDLUHCQ0X3141ROW1H/IMG_9761.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Using my super ninja skateboard technique here. Right front keeps it in place while a nice kick/push with your left foot gets it to break loose. I had to do this for about a quarter of a turn before being able to spin it out by hand. Craftsman 1/2” ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553373655716-W3NGITIU0YRK7X4LCSA7/IMG_9752.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Upper plug removed. We can now start on the drain plug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553377535202-P1EC2DDPT1Q9I68V3IGU/FoEv0Wn.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. It’s easy to differentiate the two plugs. This is the fill plug, which won’t have a magnet attached to catch errant shavings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553377060626-LAST1SJXS9MKECNI5R4M/IMG_9770.5.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. A quick spin around the block prior to starting this project can help it drain quicker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553377195178-SW6PZE5QZLQCY4IQO76Z/AkBWRlP.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. A bit of “fuzz” on the drain plug. This pretty typical for most diff drain plugs. The magnetic bottom keeps the fillings from continuing to flow around in the diff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553377385335-1UZ38T66HKV7T7NEG5CQ/xAh5h7Z.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Here are the smears from the drain plug. Maybe a bit on the heavy side but this diff has 213k miles on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553393156199-AGAPCO4904392EF4PZ7N/S4ErnQx.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Squeezing the bottle, holding it up and taking a photo with my Pixel. The fun never stops! This was my method for today after leaving my Lubrimatic fluid pump at work. Valvoline 75-90W GL-5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553394205982-8602Q3EOCM66FU38LA6I/F8zvhp8.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Topped up and starting to seep out. Time to return the fill plug! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553394257168-ZHF9UWZPIRLA8AQB6HQE/PgkYok5.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Looks like it took just about the specified amount. Valvoline 75-90W GL-5 Subaru specs .8 Liter for the 06 Fxt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553394351173-60MVPNRCEM2YS0RCJ9TC/O62xA3Z.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Double checking the fluid for any oddities. Looks all clear, don’t mind the weird colored fluid as this pan doubles as a coolant, oil and trans fluid pan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553394631983-PRX0FUM1F44WFQ2WZLL1/IMG_9785.jpg DIY projects - DIY Maintenance: Rear differential fluid change! Fresh fluid for your rear..... diff. Cleaned up and ready to roll! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/6/maintenance-03-08-forester-cabin-air-filter-cleaner-air-for-you monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561921742119-COUR0O6FRWIY87AOO1MC/A1ubSci.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Did you even know this existed in your Forester? Open your driver’s door and it is on the side of the dashboard to find this cabin filter warning label. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553047836232-60HKQUJ6SABMAZBIWSDI/2HirRZy.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Here is where we began this project on the passenger side of the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552707729491-MJ76LWVNOBEA4IEIUXWB/w4WQhQ4.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Open wide! Surrounding the inside of the glove box are three screws along the top and two on the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552707645676-DX8K1B6FRNFNSCK2TQK7/UiqjGEq.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Here are two of the lower screws that hold it in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708155400-Q585MLNLD0MQROJUM6ZT/yJ0iezR.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Screws out! what is next? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708242070-SDRPX73D4MN5KIG5VPZH/rizRLTF.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. One clip location near the top of the glove box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708290725-UGNJP64VF6NNX30CMYJD/gcekdC4.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Lower clip just hanging on. With this released it will now tumble onto you if you are in the way or into your foot well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1553048155634-M5LTQXTVRZAY97M91DAE/JthKjHO.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Here is your destination! That front cover holds the cabin filter in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708618277-66AE61IX2ICJBHN7EAFE/1rVXjvC.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. With the cover off, there is the air filter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708881200-0H32ECD1IW84RNFO4W3Q/l9TlPtb.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. This is my ridiculous cabin filter from the first week of owning my Forester. I am 99% sure it was never changed over the 196k miles before I bought the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552709201184-C10KFXY7347EZ34XTUMU/qmXOtCm.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Before and after… So bad. TYC Forester cabin air filter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552709232238-K71QA54V4SO5NMZXBG81/oSqMCA6.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Today’s replacement wasn’t as bad. Your replacement time frame should be 30k miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Mine is over 3 years old. TYC Forester cabin air filter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552708693765-HUOX6N9ZEFRQ88LTH7UL/vHYLUZT.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. The up arrow lets you know it is in correctly. Slides in and out without much force. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552709694489-B4FHZDPZT8J0Q4ZRLNWO/ZlIqpq3.jpg DIY projects - Maintenance: 03-08 Forester Cabin Air filter. Helping you breath easier within your Forester. Just hanging on. Ready to snap into place and finish it up. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/12/diy-03-05-forester-tail-light-install-less-chrome-for-your-06-08-forester monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552683016540-D8NUZRSVDCUJETJO0FB1/IMG_9546.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Altezza style lights have never been my personal taste… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552683228119-EL5RNI75FMMZ3R1NK8HV/IMG_9590.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Tools: Milwaukee electric ratchet, GP 10mm, 3/8 Impact, Panel tool , Armstrong ratchet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552685264972-0LSHGPRYKQFPYNKFNAXB/IHUN2FV.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Lisle Hood prop tool can make a two person job a one person job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552683351528-2MEV5UPMY1GEQTTSSGNA/IMG_9548.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Open up! It’s time for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552683402808-KH2O6YBCFW87R77RY6MV/IMG_9554.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Two 10 mm bolts are the only fasteners here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552683474343-Z14NLQYFLO65WRKXES43/IMG_9582.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Using your plastic panel tool here will keep save your paint! Be careful when prying it out as the three plastic prongs will break for absolutely no reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552684219590-3FGZR1LEDI83LRQR2I7V/IMG_9593.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! 03-05 Forester tail light shown with bulbs installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552701603298-HCT6PT1W8RA5OD3Q393X/IMG_9596.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Bulbs next to their locations on the 03-05 taillight. Bulb links here Turn signal bulb 7440A Brake lights 7443 bulb Reverse light 921 bulb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552684349318-7NFVCX1MI9LVBHTDMOQZ/05+08+bulb+locations.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! The reverse light and turn signal swap places in between the two tail lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552684557965-IDNGC4SEJSZ6NFK3E7TY/IMG_9635.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Brake lights and reverse lights illuminated. Reverse light 921 bulb Brake lights 7443 bulb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552684612816-VQ6VA3Y8QUF1KOGU4WR7/IMG_9627.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Taillights on and turn signal on. Taillights 7443 bulb Turn signal bulb 7440A https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552685004518-4LUDZRBK7K3J0U6O3STX/IMG_9566.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Ready to roll! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1552685094640-HV9TOVVJTMWME9B14N61/fxt+rear+onward.jpg DIY projects - Diy: 03-05 Forester taillight install! Less chrome for your 06-08 Forester! Maybe someone will notice…. one day! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/3/2/vf48-turbo-rebuild-we-can-rebuild-it-we-have-the-technology monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551754189877-3TJA746QBIA7MCEZAZAF/IMG_9142.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! This CHRA comes from Melett which is headquartered in England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551754615846-5H5CKYRDUQXQEA7PS929/IMG_9157.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! CHRA in all of it’s glory. ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551754738052-19O7N1SJ51MORTKXHMEI/CiReaMQ.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! C shaped coolant hose. New and old. Subaru coolant hose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551754860500-G1WGYE438B65ZS6JV3ZK/AEZ3Wyz.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Turbo hiding out in the engine bay. Heat shield and various lines removed. Iag braided oil line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755389549-I1MTWWT6Y4MZ4OYQWGC6/coolant%2Blines%2Bremoval.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Two coolant banjo bolts to remove. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755494803-GJ4ICJCGB5XCGLKHCM2K/coolant%2Bhardlines.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Hardlines off and set to the side for later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757690243-TTMOY659MJO0TCDBPHFH/coldside+marking.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Hard to see in the image but there is a light mark straight up from the oil feed hole. Making your rebuild that much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755527472-79LFYLDISGFE3YBPVFS7/oil+return+line.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Oil return line ready for removal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755662284-FPT5F4A82XZI8EYBVDCW/hotside%2Bcirclip%2B%25282%2529.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Circlip shown above comes off easily with a pocket screwdriver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755783831-S6ZTTIXISI9OXUQDG24D/circlip%2Bwastegate.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Circlip removed and set aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551755924071-FHX7JGLO1D4CNK1JLVVW/hot+side+10+mm+clamp.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! The clamp and nut is all that is left to hold on the hotside to the center section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551756529951-DNCNLCVWHUZOPL6Y1ZME/hotside+chra+clamp+opening.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Hot side clamp being undone. Easily removed by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551756150744-C8NYEU1SMA48PRUTJIKO/Hotside+removing.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Removing the clamp allows the hotside to slide right off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551756745245-9UJ6UH961BULAFCT3ZQH/coldside%2Bbolts.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! The six bolts that hold the cold side to the center section. Note the two wastegate bolts are different. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551756836599-K24EQFD91C3DPSPX8TYY/coldside+unbolting.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Unbolted and ready for a bit of persuasion with a mallet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757021759-WIQM3G4Z0O8O5OK9FW86/coldside+starting+to+release.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! After a couple rounds of deadblow hammer strikes it will start to come apart. Make sure to keep it even to not rough up your coldside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757193323-H49JJKUHG7IG0I8ARB7U/coldside+cleaning+rtv.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Peeling it up with a razor blade, pocket screwdriver(use no pressure) and even your fingernail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757295626-H54Y1R0WXA9LF3SAI005/coldside+cleaned.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Coldside cleaned and ready for RTV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757356570-TQCWIK779HBM2EAFNRGC/coldside+rtv+coming+through.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Pictures of rtv bead missing. But it should just start to come out (as seen above) when bolting it together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757893154-4MWVYBEOSZ6QRDB7N2UQ/coldside+rtvd+and+bolted.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! All bolted up with no where to go. Just waiting for the rtv to cure up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551757958923-XFVU252WQ2Z877QZH4G0/CHRA+dowel+hole.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! CHRA hole is located on the bottom helps you line up the hotsides dowel pin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551758032752-U8GEBFNL0HLIRILE97Q9/hot+side+dowel.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Hotside dowel pin lines everything up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551758186848-SC72VLN3Y81MO5MHPR9W/pre+coolent+line+complete.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Now comes the clamp to hold them together and be one step closer to finishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551758291096-99ERF0N2YC4U396PF1AH/hotside+circlip.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Wastegate arm back on. Snap the circlip back in place to keep everything in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551758391305-D9UWTPXTX5VW6BPWXIBL/turbo+complete.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! Coolant lines back on and ready to flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551758485636-R18ATUPXDP261X0HXBK1/complete.jpg DIY projects - Vf48 turbo rebuild... We can rebuild it! We have the technology! All ready for action! Quite a few steps but easy enough for everyone! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2018/12/14/diy-making-room-for-23570r15s-on-06-08-sg-forester monthly 0.5 2022-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551327370191-GMGXW2SOG9VFUWK1Q2R0/IMG_9577.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551327443265-X2PZS0B50OOKYOX6J66X/JMREGZQ.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Stock size tire up front 215/60r16 , 225/75 in the middle and 235/70 on the far side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551327530957-WWKIL2JZKTDHPKHZFL0D/rrsOlXh.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Getting ready to try them out.. and here comes the trial and error fitment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551380740996-PGDG41TF7C8FMZJ1F67U/IMG_9573-3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) It fits but needs some help around the edges during turning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551380812041-EOI51TR0M0CSKMTCK06L/bONohE6.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Thanks for your hardwork factory mud flaps! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551380889191-88ZTZKTVNOXEHEKL7SSZ/YdtbT2R+text.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Text above says it all. It was too dark to photograph it during. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551380979486-51EK0CH600XDC99UA17F/zAorPo4.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Downward angle showing the cleared out of the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551381028218-1RNA7W7T5UA791DFOSQD/6TmthiI.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Fresh paint with undercoating additive. The line in the middle shows the amount of seam that is folded over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551381229817-SCHPR75XIZLM194LTOYI/IMG_0645.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) A visual aid on just how tight this fitment is. The 2mm thick mud flaps actually catch from time to time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551381285002-J7OMPEYIR16YWWUJFFGA/IMG_0652.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Front clearance isn’t much better bit there is no rubbing here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551381325372-UMRP00RBDCI0EWKHIYEU/IMG_0649.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) Lastly, here is the inner clearance between the strut. Really making the most of the available space! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570847917493-R7WVQJA3AI29MHYCF2DZ/IMG_20190831_135512.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) The new Sti lower control arm vs the outgoing stock Forester arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570848018340-PFJ4XNHF5L82U1ISH1PY/fxt+wheel+side+shots-3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Making room for 235/70R15s on 03-08 SG Forester. (Or 28" tires w/lower offset wheels) The arms help push the wheel assembly forward that helps clear when turning sharply. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/2/24/noisy-power-steering-pump-cheap-and-easy-fix-for-older-pumps monthly 0.5 2020-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573101240608-7OYZAK3KPC1RL6HQS3YE/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573101418667-AWLHR0QVF2UB6LXWARRV/IMG_20191008_083233.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551149055625-NFB5TAUBDIBUP4ZY673W/WL5DNK2.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Left : New Subaru O-ring Right: Old O-ring You can see how much smaller and thinner the outgoing O-ring is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573180173364-JVRZY7ONIP4RY8HQ7L7Z/IMG_20191107_150752.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Old o-ring is less of a circular ring and now a square ring. This won’t be as effective at holding fluid in and air out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551150133206-IKJ4BUB1ULFATDV8VG92/HwL69oj.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Replacement feed hose, from the reservoir to pump. Made by Sunsong and an exact fit for much cheaper. 04-08 Fxt 02-07 Wrx/Impreza/STi. Sunsong return line not shown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551150266789-S6QXQHBH7Y5ZM7YFXZNH/KZlEU7p.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Factory clamps can lose tension over time, but are the best style when replacing old clamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573180252195-25ZO4ZYGZB3E46CU8DYL/IMG_20191107_135318.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) If the top of your power steering pump looks like this, that o-ring is leaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573099418168-1AAUETLDINVJCI2VI0FU/IMG_20191105_124052.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Here is the bolt we need to remove to release the elbow and replace the hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573100325627-SWJ1G4XONM3CK4I6UIX8/WL5DNK2.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) New and old. You can see just how heat and time have taken it’s toll on the old o-ring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573180298269-H6CQ2RJPW7JQZH4ZHNI8/IMG_20191107_150752.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Here is another o-ring that was leaking, you can see just how squared off the normally round o-ring is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551146398792-Z2DC8VVTCD7OR9AGPECN/xGisWn0.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) The most likely of culprits when it comes to noisy Subaru power steering pumps.Subaru O-ring 34439FG000 Moving the line and holding it above the reservoir helps keep fluid from pouring out of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551149161536-956UHCL3W5W8GICSCU23/eXA5tiV.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Power steering pump O-ring location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573180441642-JI4D3G27ZW5CXJOZNLXM/IMG_20191107_135620.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) It is great to clean the area around the elbow and pump , this will allow to know if it begins to leak again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573099796237-SSKROT4OZ52VIGSMU8ZN/IMG_20191105_124104.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Suction hose to power steering reservoir connection location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573099852174-I0D4P42PCFPYPSSRIXUK/IMG_20191105_124058.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Hose to pump connection. Nothing difficult here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1573180648297-T3UTEZN1KOSUWN535BKA/IMG_20191107_135810.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) Check your reservoir for bubbles while bleeding. When the bubbles stop appearing you are complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1551150342044-YJSK5EBPPFQ8RFAMP1ND/REcDYnq.jpg DIY projects - Noisy power steering pump? Cheap and easy fixs for older pumps! (Check these first!) These two connections points are noted for allowing air to be sucked in or fluid to leak out. I replaced them with worm style clamps which aren’t the best but get the job done. If you are replacing your hoses using new factory clamps would be the way to go. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/2/19/wellvisors-03-08-forester-rain-guard-installation monthly 0.5 2020-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550892330588-SF18NMD4M09VG4C2IYNL/g3Jq8Pp.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Long visors come in a long box! Everything you need is included! Amazon link https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550892444191-LWTYCDXCZUL638V44VFL/DriBPpf.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Rolling the windows is the first step. Cleaning the the plastic with the supplied alcohol swab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550892662233-E5DV0AS76TPEKC1DVW9O/GyA2KtZ.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Pull down the weather seal on both the front and rear windows. Start at the rear of each window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550892854398-B3ZE75T3BVOLR10QGXMG/x1Oh8Uj.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! This is where the screw is on the A-pillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550893043036-MQO340KET1FC16SLWUMI/aqtuHpD.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Slow and steady, keeping a good angle will keep the 3M tape together and get it done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550893193138-S6TVCISY6XEPALJ6ULOW/S0LemAR.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Rear clip in place located near a screw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550893251342-8WD4T1X7Q30CGGCY66I2/Yx8vnnO.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Clip installed and the weather track back in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550893464701-1J8Z8BN5LPPQ4H98XDM9/fxt+front+lakeside.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Very subtle and if you aren’t looking for them you might miss them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1550893388342-28WWUB0HT8HSK9AJ6IYC/fxt+3+qtr+colors.jpg DIY projects - Wellvisor's 03-08 Forester rain guard installation! Completed. Blending in well in this side shot. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/2/2/subaru-door-seal-repair-now-with-working-clips monthly 0.5 2019-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549163816724-N11OJ4CLA4PFWVST2VQB/vgIRmgR.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Clip and hanging seal. Look closely and see the torn seal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549163883153-A940EMZKOY3R84KGP5I4/reaPZF9.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Half of the clip broken off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549163991128-FPQDIGTIZ6MPY66Z490X/iY2CQfR.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Comparison shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549164262712-ZXOQPN6WF8F0ZP8P36NY/rH342Us.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Another old broken clip. Plastic’s finite life given weather changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549164163697-9EDDVWWD354TWK8C8MDN/Mt2c8YP.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Gasket sealer ready to roll! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549164370955-M3D0OLRDSMZDX1Z9KR8X/wydsRf9.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! Gooped up and no more tears! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1549164194258-TWA9K68QLBRV2KQNU8MW/6cPRMSv.jpg DIY projects - Subaru door seal repair! Now with working clips! New clip installed! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/1/29/replacing-the-cv-axle-boots-subaru-style monthly 0.5 2019-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548818695325-P0YFQTEP9I1Z3OHYWAJZ/zWhZy9H.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Small tear in the boot and leaking grease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860578902-SYX8Z54V6PUAFFOE8IVT/3wOWgMJ.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! C-clip pliers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860527794-ZITB43TI2WVWFPVW4OCA/BAwhgI7.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Cv boot clamp tools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548820459195-0P4NYLGJS61WOBCN5KIK/41HYW6TPKXL.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Beck and Arnley CV boot kit. This link is for the rear inner cup of my 05 STi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548820855631-GUB3GCQKJG2MEG6VX2BH/U2vZJfO.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Removing the Cv boot bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860844985-G36TOV1EVLUN1NYNJ1Q2/M4DxN5D.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! C- clip resides right inside the axle cup. A small screwdriver can easily dislodge it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548862818926-31GOY2CS1IHHOUV0LMI8/ywi6d2P.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! C- Clip to release the inner race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548861523775-KL1QPHO3JGMMLNZIU0TK/vFwfcux.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Removal of c-clip and races. The c-clip resides in the notch seen in the splines above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860754974-7QVA0GED4OSUY1HF6330/rPsZ54u.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Shown: CV joint races, bearings, c-clips and shaft dissembled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860713837-OEYJRY0O9BKZ2H3XU5HK/NvEDkpi.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Inner bearing race and bearing close up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548821925691-03XVCANY0GLUZSZI8XSW/tOXFsAe.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! CV cup that protects the joint and holds the bearings into the joint. The clip-c notch is located a few mms inside the outside edge of the cup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548862728693-MGENB8ACMD7EG27M9SLQ/O78g3NN.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Securing the c-clip and inner race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548860662728-0QSMNXTPT5MG78UCF7P9/M4DxN5D.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Insertion of c-clip into cup. Gentle pressure snaps it into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548861129935-7AONT3PKMB1EVI8N0SI7/BAwhgI7.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Boot ready for boot clamps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548861219961-OK5JRIWWM8CNWXDGSHI3/WRN2c5V.jpg DIY projects - Replacing the CV axle boots. Give 'em da boot! Clamps tightened,and ready for installation. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/1/26/6-speed-group-n-transmission-mount-install monthly 0.5 2019-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548561440101-8MZAO1NPT854ABNG98L0/sti+trans+mount+tools.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548561847992-XKIMKOLNG9JS0EJ6G3HO/sti+trans+mount+lift.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562351183-XFUZ4NNK0YHYEXEYGR86/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548561913987-0H5UCDT6H9Y5I7D175SA/sti+trans+mount+rear+bolts.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548561975636-Q62HP35MOXXJ5B67X1WQ/sti+trans+mount+two+bolts.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. The two lowest bolts towards the right of the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562250143-AV4K4NDZ6BPWK1IJND7R/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. This is with the 17mm bolts removed. Ready to slide around and be removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562950837-N06LAUNN3L0OOMQ7TY47/image-asset.jpeg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. Crossmember removed and hanging out on the floor with the rest of the removed parts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562868656-ZODZW13QHVDKLO0TKK8Z/sti%2Btrans%2Bmount%2Bbolts.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562390091-0O7LXWNZ2SG57JMRMRJ0/sti+new+mount+and+old.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562659427-V8RLX5LN7W0M9SAIM2C8/antiseize.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562484889-UL8JWUYFCOEKZYQO039T/tic+bushings.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. Tic crossmember bushings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562635500-HUQZUGRQM9HY8WKQ3MVD/zRxaq4a.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1548562553132-6XUT700Y8ECFTHFO6UYB/sti+trans+mount+installed.jpg DIY projects - 6 Speed Group N transmission mount install. Installed and completed. https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/1/18/diy-homemade-skid-plate-not-recommended-for-eating-off monthly 0.5 2019-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570161035454-7REK0M1NBVN04CIAOMFX/fxt+low+down+upwards+shot+colors+redo.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Factory splash guard still hanging in there after 214k miles… But all things must come to an end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838455242-KTOX6EXVOQMC3JQIR4B8/skid+plate+toss.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Dirty old and tired. It is time for your to rest factory splash shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838516044-31Y3KBNOMHM43499T8PM/skid+plate+1.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838562309-FN1Q5RXGG74VQ5BRLT65/stop+sign.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Trimmed to fit for the Forester. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838830852-4SZXVUSG5VQC3WFEBVJ8/skid+plate.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. With two holes measured and drilled through, this will bolt the bracket to the holes the old splash guard was bolted into. In the background you can see the extra tabs used from cutting the tubing down. These will be welded on to this to bolt up the skid plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570159310757-B150X4CZA8DYJCTOOPV2/IMG_20190923_151251.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Here is the spacer bolted up to the front of the car. The welded tabs are visible, this is what worked for our setup, yours may vary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570159285139-O6TYQR0J5FCZCMKGWD75/IMG_20190923_151254.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Front shot of the bracket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838913074-0PRKHD5FT8Z1B5B7IFOB/skid+plate+front.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Another angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570160226680-XUFUJ3WLGUT0S82PEN4D/IMG_20190923_152349.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. The faint lines show where we traced to find the locations where the bolts need to go through. Then on to drill the holes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570159591049-CKEBOBI7M9FMO2E6WL0V/IMG_20190923_151835.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Located right behind the oil pan is the factory jacking point. It is also home to threaded bolt holes the factory splash guard bolts too. I used the same two inch spacer and longer bolts to attach the rear of the plate here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570159716189-IY766P1GHGF3B1VZDVH9/IMG_20190923_151246.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Our lower spacer and bolts. The two longer bolts thread through this spacer and into the jacking plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570159782681-VLFBLM4S6AN8AHF839Q9/IMG_20190923_152729.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Here it is bolted together. Nothing too special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547838974070-YINPRM3VTWEROLFCSHTC/stop+sign+drop+spacer.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Everything held in tightly. It is not going anywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547839176758-KC60NNFM992CC2BGBBQP/stop%2Bsign%2Bcomplete.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Finished product shot, showing how low the skid plate hangs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1570160503658-STO0Q30P2AFEWGDR6KW2/IMG_20190831_161627.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. A quick shot that shows the clearance between the oil pan, exhaust manifold and skid plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547839210078-TJ4XXR57O666OTJOWIXA/skid+plate+on.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Homemade skid plate. Not recommended for eating off.. Completed! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2019/1/15/diy-shaking-down-the-front-end monthly 0.5 2019-12-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547607014707-8UDODG1W8SK3ZHL5ZOHN/IMG_7523.5.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Shaking down the front end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547775085229-PVXIHOQC81VSWLKFW7F9/fxt+tie+rods.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Shaking down the front end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547775175948-61N9BNE3D2QZRY9LWWQ6/fxt+ball+joint.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Shaking down the front end! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547775264176-P2VI1AI0VAAZBRK4DK0R/forester%2Bbrakes%2Bopen.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Shaking down the front end! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2018/12/29/refreshing-your-intercooler-fins-by-hand monthly 0.5 2021-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585881624688-VUD04KCOLM6CL093ZRK6/71Pl3adpl9L._SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Closest thing I could find, these should help keep your hand from cramping up. Tweezers set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585881709616-PEYL4G30E3S9FOXOJY7C/91zxolULbmL._AC_SL1500_.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Yep, toothpicks! Any will work but if you need to see them here you go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1566444608486-95FWOJTGESO087AQ9B9J/tweezers+anbd+toothpick.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! The two tools that completed this job, toothpick and a set of tweezers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585882383804-N6D3NHG3MLSG49HQLKRC/IMG_20181227_133615.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Here is where my Sti started at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883076527-F3R6S5PG2TAUWUCQOK5Y/IMG_20181227_133608.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Side angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585882427265-1H6FA9B2VAQSK2DHISYS/IMG_20200401_075333.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! This is the sad state of the Forester tmic. Cheaply purchased for a reason.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883122617-9HSQVINABX0IBC15GE3Y/IMG_20200401_075654.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585882882454-FKM5UU3T4M6CNK29I0IO/IMG_20181228_132820.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! It is coming along but many more fins on the right side are there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585882725662-SVBNOU68HRONURERHTVF/IMG_20200401_095953.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! This was a lot of work! But I really enjoyed seeing it come along. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585863742819-FF9XNGZQRLM5Z800ASS5/IMG_20200401_092256.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Pulling up with enough pressure to straighten but not tear them out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585882971819-62BSPN3K8G4MTAIGN76L/IMG_20200402_095604.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Close up of the Forester, it was bad. Not sure what happened with it’s prior owner but it is getting some much needed TLC. Some fins had taken so much damage that you could only straighten them so far without further damage. But an attempt was made on each fin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883265498-S5HEJDQIWQO67PR0EUQN/IMG_20200401_161652.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Slow progress washing across the tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1546114495511-5RLJ1E7ORHP6NY6UT969/intercooler+before+2.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1546114634402-XI390Q9IL48ZTIO8PNOR/intercooler+after+3.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! After https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1546114673284-HD29BAO92NEO55OJ9GKF/Intercooler+before+after-2.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Amazing what a little bit of time and pateince can do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883375320-NW0VRKYHYQJJQD54EW17/IMG_20200402_103851.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Not as pretty as the STi but it started in a much worse state. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883615539-JNL9LYB40EZ1GKDSWAS2/IMG_20200331_102138.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! I wish I could say I have seen worse.. But this might be it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585883511612-3N7FCYSXCHTQDPZNDVQJ/IMG_20200402_103900.jpg DIY projects - Refreshing your Intercooler fins by hand. This isn't a tool holder! Hooray! https://www.blingstrom.com/diy-project/2018/12/14/diy-custom-subaru-bug-deflector monthly 0.5 2020-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561693678443-QTB747L8BVAS1X9X9BJD/MVIMG_20180622_134907.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Fresh from Subaru here is the Oem deflector. Let’s get it out of the plastic and chop it up! Subaru oem bug guard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561693899021-WVHP4OF6MCPUU9L98EWR/MVIMG_20180622_135654.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! I started my tape lines just beyond the bend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561693754824-TNNHPS6STGEEBT0STZUF/IMG_20180622_152309.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561694026820-WOWUL2CSQU9UQBTB1MVJ/MVIMG_20180622_152304.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Cutting away. This gives you an idea of where my lines are. But pick what you think looks best! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561693444531-BSPVR32ZZV97M3P9JGUA/IMG_20180623_165752.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Test fitting before finishing up the edges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1547236722724-6R9QGAHGOCDXAFGAPPO6/fxt+front+corner+remove+telephone+line-3.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600650434160-37VXDA3EXDHTVUOSV79U/IMG_20200919_164211.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Here it is… Let’s see how well this does. Rubber U shape edge protection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600650625280-PS3F1JSLL3D7NPHLLSZ0/IMG_20200919_164214.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Installation was a little more difficult but that gives me hope that it won’t easily come loose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1600650516133-3YI5KSXLSQ3PMWP2Q83Q/IMG_20200919_164218.jpg DIY projects - DIY: Custom Subaru Bug Deflector for 06-08 Forester XT. Make way for the scoop! Fitting much tighter! https://www.blingstrom.com/tool-reviews daily 0.75 2022-07-25 https://www.blingstrom.com/tool-reviews/2022/5/22/company23-tools-coming-clutch-when-you-need-to-install-well-a-clutch-and-just-about-every-other-subaru-part monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2df61103-0d47-4353-a20d-8cda96d1e7e8/61svePDMfnL._AC_SL1000_.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Support companies that support you and your car! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/733043bc-eed7-4b9a-bef8-48f5248b8522/IMG_0514.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Shiny Company23 tmic stud kit installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/dca37593-3c80-4b45-8762-783f318da8eb/IMG_0509-3.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Tmic stud kit for 04-07 and 08+ Sti tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/b8078548-9edd-400e-92fb-6c10305c452c/IMG_20210130_195400.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Making your day that much easier. Company23 AVCS Intake Cam Sprocket tool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/0ad18132-db9a-43c1-a5bb-1e8c0243588c/IMG_20200610_210522.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Both cam tools on top with the cam lock tool holding the driver’s side gears in place. Company23 STD Intake/Exhaust Cam Sprocket Tool Company23 Camlock Tool 1 for DOHC Turbo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/c8167398-5083-48f3-a294-dd797df54081/IMG_20190826_120208.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Company23 Crank Pulley Tool 1 v2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/584a267f-1c9c-4527-9387-d746ba72d6b4/IMG_20200617_144139.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Company23 Crank Pulley Tool 1 v2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/2807ae82-6a5f-4f18-bb38-664f49ed48bc/IMG20220420073556.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Flywheel Locker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1327db28-9046-4a81-8282-daa63b4db44d/IMG20220527103956.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Hold tight flywheel, I’ve got this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/3884deee-ca5e-44eb-9510-9e4f5abbcc2b/IMG20220420073001.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out EJ Rear Main Seal Installer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/bfa8c21b-c31c-4d27-97d6-82f51dd785de/IMG20220608153135.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Getting seals done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/05ccd21c-a1e9-4dbf-af37-25d9631a3d9e/IMG20220420073120.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out FA/FB Rear Main Seal Installer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/50bb698e-8f14-4888-b2e3-b0f66b7c1856/IMG20220527104652.jpg Tool reviews - Company23 tools! Coming clutch when you need to install... well.. a clutch and just about every other Subaru part. - Make it stand out Action shot! https://www.blingstrom.com/tool-reviews/2019/6/15/grey-pneumatic-1226m-38-drive-26-piece-deep-length-metric-master-socket-set monthly 0.5 2019-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562469360010-W8GZIOOTS8X356T15X85/IMG_20190520_081202.jpg Tool reviews - Grey pneumatic (1226M) 3/8" Drive 26 Metric Master Socket Set. I have used these sockets for the last 5 years and have yet to break, chip or crack any of them. If you find a way to break one they are covered by a lifetime warranty. Grey pneumatic 3/8” 26 piece set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562469553558-QLHNN4A6TPC3SHPFZIIC/LhhXTkN.jpg Tool reviews - Grey pneumatic (1226M) 3/8" Drive 26 Metric Master Socket Set. Quite worn but always up for the next project. I love the fact they come in this box that helps keep them altogether. Grey pneumatic 3/8” 26 piece set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562469181074-P5T7KKQQTNT1F9FLLJEW/IMG_20190520_123621.jpg Tool reviews - Grey pneumatic (1226M) 3/8" Drive 26 Metric Master Socket Set. These sets are generally what gets my installs sorted. I set with mid sized sockets would be a great addition. https://www.blingstrom.com/tool-reviews/2019/6/15/milwaukee-m18-fuel-38-impact-a-bit-smaller-but-still-packs-a-punch monthly 0.5 2020-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561688915358-99U7BFVGZJO1Y8G8HJMV/D2hv3gB.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M18 fuel 3/8” impact. A bit smaller but still packs a punch. If you are a fan of my DIy’s you have seen this guy around. One of my all time favorite tools due to it’s power, size and precision. When there is a job to be done this is always by my side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1561689128360-0ZB161Q96AKGR548H7S1/IMG_9590.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M18 fuel 3/8” impact. A bit smaller but still packs a punch. Tools hanging out in the sun. Milwaukee M18 3/8” impact and electric ratchet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562380279843-IYA3VFC6HNBVF1JC7E4J/IMG_20181129_110555.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M18 fuel 3/8” impact. A bit smaller but still packs a punch. All in the family! Here is the 3/8ths hanging out with its fam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562380487819-1AGJR9C89H7Q5D7UQ1DN/IMG_20190125_125644.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M18 fuel 3/8” impact. A bit smaller but still packs a punch. Hanging out under the car, getting ready to remove my trans mount. Thee are a great tag team for any DIY weekend warrior or everyday auto tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562380366330-F1PKLKKYXPLOJPXACUU1/IMG_20190622_160431.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M18 fuel 3/8” impact. A bit smaller but still packs a punch. Whenever there is a need for a 3/8ths sized tool, you will find my Milwaukee 3/8ths impact in the mix. https://www.blingstrom.com/tool-reviews/2019/6/15/milwaukee-m12-electric-ratchet monthly 0.5 2019-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293065728-2D31P187NXZJP22YOND5/IMG_20181214_151747.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! If I am working on my Subaru, this tool is probably not too far away. Milwaukee 3/8th electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293125608-2392DLF6Y5QD425IYTWW/IMG_20190528_074420.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! s much as I like my favorite 3/8ths ratchets, I am always happy to let the Milwaukee do the bulk of the work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293214586-0NO59FCIH2RGKRUOARLB/IMG_9825.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! Putting my Group N trans mount up, the Milwaukee helps get the job done. Running the mount bolts down to allow the torque wrench to finish the job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293341246-NELF2F1ORKR97WO1U1FE/IMG_20190520_123616.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! The best of buddies. My 3/8th socket sets from Grey Pneumatic and my Electric ratchet, they spend countless hours together. Milwaukee 3/8th electric ratchet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293475071-78DJKYP812GJK5OT3AO1/IMG_20190619_161816.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! Hanging out with other members of my Milwaukee family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1562293648565-AWS17IC6EKBLPSE5ICLZ/IMG_9590.jpg Tool reviews - Milwaukee M12 3/8" electric ratchet. Now with less worn out shoulders and forearms! One of my all-time favorite photos, showing off just a few tools and the little electric ratchet. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/12/27/subaru-tales-volume-i-cutting-up-your-new-oem-parts-and-what-lies-beneath-manifold monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610334821887-W56QJ2BPG0CHCQRX5WV0/IMG_9609-2.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335141698-ZF70JRFFUDKUAGE66YXA/forester+deflector.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! What’s for dinner? Fresh Subaru oem parts, of course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335210308-397E7MBB4F84YZIPG5W3/deflector+work.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Taped up and ready for cutting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335313324-EGGWHNBF5641DSJ0490M/forester+deflector+cutting.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Chop chop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335368930-V18W42ZRFGDMLU3XQP8M/forester+deflector+on.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Test fitting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335495346-TCGEN1GT2OV6O06AMQ7Q/Fxt+front+sunset+mirror+edit-2.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Fun at Sunset with the new parts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335648202-477YP6RY7Z4HLCJSAHTJ/fxOvAJeh.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Moisture always loves to show up on this headlight after trip to the car wash. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610335711205-077IFRS09A8ZV4F25NIU/IMG_20171031_101448.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Bumpers off and headlight is gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610397707335-K4DA70K161SEOZA7B2CI/shiney+headlight.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! New headlight ready https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610337114015-JK3IT3MV6WTF87XHTIWE/lf+headlight.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! New headlight in it’s new home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610337190245-WLFXM94LS7USJX0WLOIH/forester+headlight+out+front.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Feeling whole again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610337408305-HFQV72G1UHSB5OSXVQGG/fxt+front+shot+road+merged+sky-2.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! More fun in the sunset! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610337461764-UD1NPS9RF13LD0IOQE1U/fxt+lf+headlight+crooked-2.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! Everything new and shiny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1610337578694-ZHVCHD0YYURYL57S1BZM/maf+sensor.jpg Forester build - Subaru tales Volume I: Cutting up new Oem parts, new headlights and cars that won't move! The best part about having matching cars is being able to swap parts between the two. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/11/15/once-you-mod-the-fun-dont-stop-unless-it-is-a-brake-upgrade monthly 0.5 2020-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606184046691-JRKPBSB8H0R0XS0NREA5/fxt+side+shot-6.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. I am never pleased… There is always something to be completed on this car! And if there isn’t I will come up with something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185205605-729UMU6MNDAECYQZOGM7/subaru_forester_green_dc_03_01.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Factory 03-05 Sg Foresters all had this gray trim in the C pillar location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185233479-K747CRRQ6JHXB23MEPYO/IMG_20180605_190741.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. C pillar off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185254613-R6J49CJ5PMNL5JJCT7VV/IMG_20180605_190737.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. These would be what holds the c pillar to the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185294019-X0R84E7ZNO338I7GLOO4/MVIMG_20180601_123144.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Rough cut ready to be installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185334085-VLCMSYC49GRICYVWP689/MVIMG_20180601_124817.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Trimmed down and now ready for the car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185446542-UV73IY94BBDZLX2SEQNB/IMG_20180601_125045.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Driveway shots! Full install guide here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185596747-ODS7NRQ2GHLCVB5W0YVA/fxt+side+shot+sky+repair-2.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. And a little more scenic shot of the completed C pillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185680923-8YW2FKUZOP0BZ9O86XS6/IMG_2428.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Shiny! Full install guide here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185724341-6N4L8K0PYRG5PU09Y6OM/IMG_20180603_125648.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Not so shiny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185797419-8DN16JE89H3Q81JIHXVD/IMG_20180608_131226.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. After a day or two of soaking in brake fluid the old blue paint has disappeared. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185762483-L0YLJG48MTE63D2NDVWA/MVIMG_20180607_212416.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Rf caliper looking good after it’s brake fluid soak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185881746-A4D230VCXPMGE5UDQA3O/MVIMG_20180615_084332.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Left front installed and ready for action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185906204-KWABVZMRE61WDGRHFU9P/IMG_20180615_095258.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Right rear also ready! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606185950870-HWREMQKXTFWGMNYQW6ZJ/IMG_20180616_104314.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. It might have been the high mileage or the hill assist but the pedal was less than inspiring. So a new master cylinder was sourced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1606186179304-CLHMRRZF3SXJG8A62EYT/fxt+front+covered+rock.jpg Forester build - Once you mod, the fun don't stop... Unless it is a brake upgrade. Then hopefully it does.. Lookin’ good! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/8/30/project-daily-driver-arent-you-just-supposed-to-be-driving-it-nope-lets-go-ahead-and-mess-with-everything monthly 0.5 2020-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602551661692-X71LFIQ0WOXJQX0K435B/50mm+fxt+front+shot-4.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! 4Runter pig in the city… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602469552224-OMJQU9RP2KGZHGWF840L/IMG_0544-3.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Factory Forester pedal covers. Yep, just like every other Subaru out there in the world that isn’t a Wrx or Sti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602470131084-LTSMQR4NNFWII0OYOX6Q/U1zHS5a.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! For a moment I thought of plopping this into the Forester for the center mounted tach… But after a bit of reading I found that it doesn’t really fit factory flush. So I will just wait it out for a Jdm Forester version… some day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602553044918-G4EM5L68XTMKBB6HGUQW/sti+fxt+in+the+driveway-3.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Enjoying the sun after a nice wash and parts install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602469670333-TIBNL0J9ZBP6ZP6ZVFOE/MVIMG_20180406_130035.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Some like it hot… Warming these pedal covers up makes your life that much easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602469707050-TDRYFWGDYZ204GCGB030/MVIMG_20180406_130042.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602469574696-WLLZLAU3M6NT3G4ULS2L/Sti+pedal+fade+in-2.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! A little half and half action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602469607287-0JLFKUB1PJUE1OUHJH6A/IMG_0546-2.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Now we just need to find a accelerator pedal! So much happier with these under my feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602470390430-W6XJVNWMVRZNUB9QL9ZX/zg6CqID.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! A plastic prying tool would be a much better tool for this. I left mine at work.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602470418145-EX8CBWUO0Q260W7A44N0/sfIqnYv.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! A couple of hidden screws can be accessed under the mirror from the front. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602470367782-I0XYFYBDTIO5KIRIXJ0S/0rkAAlV.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Everything loose and ready for replacement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602470449431-0S24RPOVPRTE76XE59I1/xYO3fpx.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Back to as good as it gets for a 200k mile Forester! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602552253200-8B06X7Q437TFLAPJVBNX/fxt+side+shot-6.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Enjoying the back roads and no roads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602471096738-XWSMPJZ8HM6IFL1XSXU2/jRlTEy7+%281%29.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Not the most inventive project but it’s great to do something with just your own hands and thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602471059732-K064C8ZIKKC5KQJVM50V/tULbEVU.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Destroyed! This all weather mat lets all the weather through…. heh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602471122319-DYDO684TFZ01PY0E5A0Q/Rs2uwM0.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Easy stuff! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1602471139711-HKVE3BXMGX3CDUD33OZB/gPYHT2I.jpg Forester build - Project Daily Driver: Aren't you just supposed to be driving it? Nope.. Let's go ahead and make it prettier! Yay, it works! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/8/17/adventures-maintenance-and-more-mods-what-else-is-a-daily-driver-for monthly 0.5 2020-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236335865-AT94FC3AOK7195OE0B5C/IMG_9577.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Enjoying the snow when it happens! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598318869197-EXE3DRZIQ8MN95Z8V9T2/Fxt+front+shot-2.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Not all winter days are snowy… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236746580-H59VRAIOHUSQXKBLW7LT/oDR15BDh.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Good old oil change time.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236781391-TH7O8UQ6RNGP31J7XT0A/MVIMG_20171222_164939.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Current mileage, almost to the big 210k! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236480029-UQJTULGKGOF8ZXEEO7EN/IMG_0509-3.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Company23 stud kit ready to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236521063-U9U8Z8ZWKZO2JN3H549T/IMG_0514.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? With a small allen key you can thread them and you are done! No more thread damage to your tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236553006-69WR0XN63A3TC93B1E7V/U2vZJfOh.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? A not so great clamp on already leaky boot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236577660-MQWXLGJXAAK2PENDN62U/tOXFsAeh.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? No boot… here is what the axle looks like. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236593410-WFLF1Z4YCYSCQ7G9A9ZK/kU0Gm4rh.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Some more innards of the cv axle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236609520-HY8W9KH88OKBKSPYRLBS/BAwhgI7h.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Just a few tools and a new boot kit and you are as good as new. Full rebuild follow this link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236936569-O0RJORCHWXSKBJ0D1FIM/50mm+fxt+front+shot-3.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Babe, pig in the city.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598236989092-KNV26KJS4G7P4Z5BIFGT/fxt+200mm+top+tier+repairs+sign+fxt.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Testing out my friend’s 200mm lens. Pretty huge difference on background compression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237112503-W4JQJTE71IZ8NDSXE6OL/cHyNlWYh.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? New links! One maxed out on the left, next is the stock length and the last is factory height with the new Loyale Fab links. I used the far left as my set height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237058105-B0AM2PCQBMTE6MSP00YW/IMG_0458.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Here is stock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237088769-BLTPGR9JJRZL8QSI2DQL/IMG_0467.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Here would be the Loyale fab links. Hard to tell the difference but it is over an inch plus longer now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237818628-ADA88B7USR7L8YREWP4L/fxt+onward+ktag+removal.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? So far so good with the new links! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237882348-Z65MB9N4NA1YLNABY5TN/Fxt+pass+wheel+golden+grass.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237936913-0GBNBM8BMROFZWHZ9IUI/sti+fxt+in+the+driveway-2.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? Enjoying some outside time with both cars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1598237728168-QHMNFC48XP27ATV1CFB8/27282432108_646810f264_b.jpg Forester build - Adventures, maintenance and more mods.... what else is a daily driver for? A little April fool’s fun for those thinking I would go from one end of the spectrum to the next. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/8/3/srw27drlivd31mbmu6fvv0xd2zwyk4 monthly 0.5 2020-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635441409-GGGVYEU3UZGJXZKXFCQN/IMG_8261-Pano.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Winter time is here! One braves the snow while the other stays nice in warm inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597715494429-8DIQ42G9NNP1YDDQCA6U/MVIMG_20171222_164939.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? For those keeping track I just rolled over 209k miles! Go little Forester go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597632370472-QTES9VXFHT46KE1EM53S/et5sIzwh.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Do yourself a favor and don’t ever install these. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597633967677-2OD45LNO6IJS49TV3I77/MVIMG_20180112_125203+%281%29.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? New axles! Hopefully these will do the trick! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597632552095-BLU30GOJMS97K5YL0786/IMG_20190701_100135.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? I have done this many times… really hoping it is the last for awhile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597634032864-KVOV01WXF15EIE7KQ0YL/MVIMG_20180112_125158+%281%29.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Ready for install. A1 Cardone HD axle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597634801630-5FA3VNI08HJ93S9UGXKU/Screenshot_20200816-222349.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? If you need some help installing your axles.. This axle seal guide can help you get it done! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635090336-1DOVGNCS5NWGXE7KAKC5/MVIMG_20180114_083604.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Enjoying some snowing weather and seeing how well the axles work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635169470-KV0E38E6AWDG6JIVP2BJ/MVIMG_20180105_140640.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? The new transmission speed sensor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635358862-RHRPYXC6060SAD0OM4CE/MVIMG_20180106_105353.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? When I removed the old unit this is what happened.. The upper portion where it was leaking fell off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597713386180-EB2P43IPIRTMSSPTHQ46/IMG_20200817_200255.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Hard to tell but right in the center you will see the sensor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635651762-30FCK5PIEXGW1HW3U2I7/fxt+rockin+it+front.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Adventure time in the snow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1597635707666-OZP2TERURY7DZWELYKAV/fxt+side+qtr.jpg Forester build - New year and new axles... Will these fix my lifted issues? Snow snow snow! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/7/3/keeping-it-rolling-down-the-road-one-way-or-another monthly 0.5 2020-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596502366733-LXKBGTTJW11LQXCJ1A3B/fxt+wide+shot+repair-2.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Fall time in Kansas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596502430886-VGUDT661R5LO0RWPRA7Y/Fxt+front+with+water+repairs-2.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Wipers keeping it clean here but unfortunately on there way out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596423362802-DUOIRJJNMP5YSZLHK2KV/h3bFBO5h.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Removing the front cowl will expose the wiper motor and transmission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596423437110-L7646HA2QDV9OK0BCZXH/5sXFJZxh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Old and slightly less worn and old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596423518123-BK22XD3UUCDSR7BSB391/bTT5aNPh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! This bushing cup was the culprit, excessive play in it allowed the arms to move excessively far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596423782095-NX6N3XP308XTKQ0MVDQJ/0PiEXlXh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Testing out these new axles… with not so good results.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596423812336-8ZO560FIRFRPGRUYMZG5/getiu4yh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Nothing too much to fixing your axle seals.. but if you would like a play by play stop over here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596502854895-AYEJ4R7FHFYPMJ3BSHPD/FmJTDXQh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Another angle of the fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596503700025-SSKOL046JU0MS82O4RIG/IMG_20190701_095950.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! A photo of a driver’s side seal freshly replaced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596503187829-JPTFHUAJA69LDQMVDR6Y/VzasYRB.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Always a good thing to check that alignment after an axle swap or suspension upgrade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596424016041-ZCOVIPC8B2M4EDHON4R9/et5sIzwh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Just about two weeks is all these axles made it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596503004612-DQYR3DO1MCS3784KNBXX/087-2.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Enjoying a warmer fall day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596424035074-ULQ95GXGZUBVVUUS5PVT/aqClGVth.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! Rusty and crusty with gems inside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1596424047920-4BUDNW8EQVSYX76HZKNG/CmqhytMh.jpg Forester build - Keeping it rolling down the road one way or another! With everything cleaned out of the way we find the front diff. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/5/27/vgbcxc68hwhkr7vzfyy7eoq6e8cdz2 monthly 0.5 2020-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721516501-081O8H9HS8XO07ILCRHG/fxt+sky+repair+stitched-2.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Out enjoying the morning after a quick wash… to go get dirty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590979717678-J78HE2CEY5XZ4UJX17IS/019.9-2.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! My Forester enjoying Kansas and Kansas related photography locations.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721643195-34FJD7SO8TZSFTPOWBK5/001-4.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Mostly stock with a dash of +08 Sti tmic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721730721-GDNAMXCL0F47W2G1YBAK/004.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Tmic off you have plenty of room to run the Pcv hoses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721838012-48065V5PU7JIYO2THWUO/006.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Turbo inlet (fresh air) hose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721885405-A5HH6WU3T0WRKI49UO3N/007-2.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Running the line beneath to keep everything a bit cleaner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590721965776-CE358F8TWB04KS5DRO8K/009.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! All done! Ready to test it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722048347-0MM9HLXFT8ERB9IB9RZJ/007-3.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! New Kyb stuts and Adf lift plates ready for some new adventures, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722075883-7KKHFE305WCBNBEUAMO9/003-3.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Rear installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722132959-Z9YBHI1UO3ZJS3PENWRO/016.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! New struts, springs and spacers on. Ride height is very even and looks excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722470412-V8K1A2S3CXV1KFMPC5NM/IMG_20170826_180509.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Cleaning the headlights to prep them for Lamin-x head light covers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590978697635-OAM8DF33GS1JCTQ67FHQ/71quw-kmBkL._AC_SL1500_.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Lamin-x covers for headlights and fogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590978747841-7PXVSRJT18RB96LA0OLB/IMG_20170826_180504.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Clean and ready for the covers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722604511-BJAAGNTOYPGHDAJFJGGY/IMG_20171031_101448.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Easy to get to the foglights with the bumper removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590978873006-192KWIXGIYFWFFS9T4SW/mjHRZJG+%281%29.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Also went ahead and resealed the driver’s side headlight at this time. Depo life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722579542-T347VNQ14MMBLNHUP8B1/IMG_20171031_102551.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Foglight out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590978819396-P5N1N65MDO7DQY3OXN56/IMG_20171031_102601.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Yellow installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722171475-585GI20MHE82E6WXTYW3/012.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Completed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590722221184-97LO4O74I4J42XWL8MFG/006.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Just enjoying the garage together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590977871999-IJZLMGGP5GCAPQ3IIVDH/033-3.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Getting down and dirty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590977913169-5CTLC8LQGTLP3F34RLN9/026.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Very surprised by what the little Forester can do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1590979176022-WORLGV4YD9TE4JRIQSS4/079-Pano+signs+removed-4.jpg Forester build - Exterior mods equipped! Let's get back to some necessities and go off-roading! Exploring the less traveled roads and snapping photos. My favorite Forester past time. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/3/29/these-most-be-those-parts-i-need-to-keep-the-car-running-on-second-thought-they-arent-lets-install-them monthly 0.5 2020-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958269906-8SSNLAURGMGB3CEEWT5V/Fxt+front+east-2.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Enjoying a morning out and about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958313704-444371H4NNRGHEBBWRS3/IMG_20170718_122614.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Oh yeah! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958333503-P81MGQWRK9HD1LXVLBLL/IMG_20170718_205131.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Test fitting fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958362156-59FE47IAYI1DG0KPBPWB/IMG_20170718_205140.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Euro styling?! Maybe… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958390767-OTGRT5WLV2ZXCY369I1R/IMG_20170718_205150.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! A little bit more coverage for the wider tires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958421635-FPNWZEEQT6H9IEFTR7GJ/IMG_20170724_205125.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Painted and installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958454760-8Y1URJFJ94HIXNUKKUM0/IMG_20170725_063024.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! The morning after the install. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1589770516481-KVLFBFWWQVH1JTSK3G39/001+line+removed-2.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! First weekend out and some fancy photos. 03-08 Subaru Euro flares review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958754797-XKK8WZCZ03OXKS5CMO7W/002.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Factory grill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958795978-P87U7LPD82VBLX34ODC9/002.5.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Halfway completed…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958840043-ER8ZWSN8QMMCE64W4NO2/004.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! All done! 06-08 Forester sports grill review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587958972544-MU1L6EFYWQZAHJS1QHM3/IMG_20170811_102047.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Bigger is better? In this dept, I think so. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587959039279-KB2L8AE9U1OYA3DYDFH7/002.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Little scoop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587959075382-2RME48POP32G1UXO3Z14/005.5.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Half and half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1587959117926-AYWJW5UTOI16X1C77YY3/006.jpg Forester build - These must be those parts I need to keep the car running... Nevermind… they aren't. Let's install them! Big ol’ scoop! Jdm 02-03 STi hood scoop review! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/3/29/its-all-in-the-details-especially-when-it-comes-to-daily monthly 0.5 2020-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586312998806-0VGK4QRM7N7PRY3QNATY/IMG_20170805_110112.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. No outdoor oil changes on this day. Back in the old days when Rotella was good and not reformulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586313344489-RFDLS9MMJFKLNLM2W9BX/IMG_20170713_155150.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. Two various sizes of hoses are necessary for this mod. On the left side(of image) the larger A/c line will rub the A/c and on the right side (of image) the smaller line will rub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586313879089-UKJZ4N155DEFO0FV13IQ/IMG_20190407_170519.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. You can use your strength to flex them slightly out of the way but still the rubber hoses will make give you a little extra cushion for safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586313902174-NR01MP61FMJB94LCKX8W/IMG_20190407_170503.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. The coolant hose from the upper coolant tank to turbo was a bit too close for comfort, so I went ahead and gave it some shielding too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586314069100-B862GQE7S0I0IYDA1I80/005.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. Factory still making it happen, but it is time for an upgrade and a better connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586658476158-SHWZRUQKPPIAD4GD0XSH/IMG_20170721_183149.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. My cat making sure the parts will work! Everything seems in order after the cat scan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586658526845-YZ4J1WERAOFDAQ744293/IMG_20170728_164705.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. Grimmspeed splitter taking care of business that the factory unit could not do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586658557112-UDUSHJ7NDJ3A1II3OWAN/IMG_20170728_164712.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. Another angle of the differences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586658668609-BBGF5WBE0O0Y1PSXAZXY/010.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. Grimmspeed 90 degree turbo coupler feeling at home! Review link here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586658950504-WX8CWCZ4SZLSB7QKP83M/129.5.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586659081124-4XMDCPR6IFMLD2R545QD/003+edit+line+out-2.jpg Forester build - It's all in the details.... Especially when it comes to your daily. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/3/29/nothing-says-daily-driver-to-work-quite-like-larger-turbo monthly 0.5 2020-04-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968105927-LJZM13S1WB42F940FJX8/Kd2sAM0.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Nothing wrong here! Just a good old daily driver doing what it should. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968622004-AWBA01SQ9UC8ZGV4BDK1/td04+vf48.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Td04 left and Vf39 right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968448881-MPXT3SIP1VLO29CV07V9/IMG_20170627_073630.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Sti vf39 turbo… some assembly required. How to rebuild your Vf turbo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968757994-YZDW2ZQRLZMC1CVZ5QMW/oil+return+line.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! New Sti turbo means new Forester turbo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968835364-MQ1WWJX9D5UWKHC9YZCM/IMG_20170609_133535.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! New rear hotside for the Vf39 to replace the damaged studs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969025060-863OOII05RYTYQ3UM3MX/IMG_20170614_201126.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Coming together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585968942847-3R6DFUYOXFBS24N0OZ6D/IMG_20170614_200928.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Hotside and center section getting to know one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1586569730096-7BQEN6EH093K218YGCES/IMG_20190510_135652.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Iag’s stainless braided turbo oil feed line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969236432-QDDGWLDOY818OJK72BJD/IMG_20170605_140209.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Big old 08+Sti tmic! A little roughed up but the price was right.. Tips for after you install it in a Forester! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969385283-DX290QD3QR9VQZL05VS1/IMG_20170701_005136.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Last moments in the engine for the TD04! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969419069-8PKPLK6WEFQF7SY0J9DH/IMG_20170701_131053.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! Have a wonderful retirement TD04! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969473761-YEN14ZXPIAEKTK287GJT/IMG_20170713_161904.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! My metal breather lines didn’t come in time, so a zip tied Fxt pipe will have to do for the next week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585969565998-N7D19ZJJ9Q56PPQHTIX6/IMG_20170713_155140.jpg Forester build - Nothing says daily driving to work quite like larger turbo and intercooler! If you weren’t aware the using the factory tmic for the larger 08 STi intercooler won’t work, you either need to make an adapter or replace it with the updated Sti bracket. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/3/27/mod-addiction-and-the-roadnot-to-recovery monthly 0.5 2020-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585535043055-OPTK4BG3XH9WD5N640IW/098-2.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Adventuring/product testing going on. Seems like everything is still attached and works! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585535114322-NTDMHAECCVZPSLUTOQV1/IMG_20170317_114346.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Everybody loves new parts day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585535159754-SCVQ016RSLGE0MOA37JM/IMG_20170317_114552.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Up and away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585535601601-MR52USC9WGXPIYWGQFZK/IMG_20170317_115742.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Centric rotors on and brake piston being depressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585535637487-Y933J2D1JJHRPVJUYUX8/IMG_20170317_120219.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! New Ebc ultimax brake pads applied and ready! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536454053-CIRIF7YJPNJWDQRQYQPB/IMG_20170416_074301.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! The cv axle nut looks so lonely uncovered and alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536574281-V650RGDY0CWNMOU1ND82/IMG_20170416_074235.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Straight outta eBay! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536600422-FTI8LMLLYNDDPC9XEK5A/IMG_20170416_074228.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! They appear that they will work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536684038-A68VVL5ZU094N5XWHYOL/IMG_20170416_074328.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! This is how it looks, small gap around the wheel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537088272-AKVLLTAB6K2WDH50EBUD/IMG_20170519_134230.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Kinda hard to see but there is a decent sized ding in the exhaust tip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536856388-RQ0IO25OC3FH7GR2N4PE/IMG_20170519_143410.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Fxt in the left and Sti on the right. Slight differences on the hangers are visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585536978078-MZVZA4NG5BGGILXBGPI6/IMG_20170519_143425.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Rear hanger is is a much different location, but we will fix that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537385237-C469DXM109KXCCQCW8DU/IMG_20170519_163333.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Get chopped! Both mufflers have their hangers removed to welded in different locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537448599-TUUPEOQMIS1LWU00NBA0/IMG_20170519_163320.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Even the rear hanger gets removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537498535-V31QJ2Y2QTYA1OI7B9TS/IMG_20170519_174909.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Too excited for after photos but here it is installed! Everything worked out perfectly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537541970-BMXLDVK8WJMES3FSCRKU/IMG_20170519_174858.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Looking good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537614647-SAF2Q90DRM63NX460NA7/IMG_20170519_160217.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Well that won’t do, let us fix that! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537655011-DWCEFCKRMCBL1A0CJQAW/IMG_20170519_161914.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Back to it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1585537699987-M5UL8JZQD6K180BG05SM/IMG_20170525_094944.jpg Forester build - Mod addiction and the road....Not to recovery. Featuring new brakes, center caps and more! Hanging out and trying to blend in with a friend’s 4Runner. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/3/1/lifted-with-more-power-what-else-could-you-need monthly 0.5 2020-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554463036-7LNMTTNQPYF6LL7B0RPL/AxMQbpb.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? The difference between the two is pretty hilarious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583552918983-FPG9KU1LYOHQWVBMUFZ1/tpuc7E9.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Yakima loadwarrior assemble! It’s getting dark but that won’t stop me from completing something that could wait another day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554521372-2HHQWB5TRCZTXVXJZXM5/IMG_20170318_084929.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? That is exactly what I was looking for! Carrying my tire and looking rad! Yakima Loadwarrior review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583639536872-J0X2GGENPEDMCBV3JZCL/078.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Enjoying a drive and shooting a few photos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583639979834-QZD2E6VHML68NV3CN3LV/037.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Lake side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553004099-V7DGDJIKARA4YPBM9G4B/wCJE022.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Rally Armor basic mudflaps, let’s see how long these stay on the car! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553788014-QIPFA5AI0BAGQ26AY320/IMG_20170331_091743.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? The factory mudflaps were removed due to the new larger tire size rubbing them badly. Fitting 28” overall diameter tires how to! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553867885-95NPW35TDM5M9JD9K6IM/IMG_20170331_095757.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Installed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553844709-7IYQCCHCA7EOI88JDX4N/IMG_20170331_093143.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Using the Amazon screw and speed nut set to get these mounted up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554726474-2KJLQ1TFSRU4B7EYO1RX/IMG_20170331_094930.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Checking the current fitment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583639473178-GDQK4A1EFD1M8OB20OKA/109-3.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? A little test for the Rally armors, working well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553909684-GLFQZG8KCYMW330C87XQ/IMG_20170328_205144.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Ready to bolt on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583553966796-8MR22L2EYDXK9VOLG754/IMG_20170416_074301.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? The wide mounting one makes them a tight fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554588255-BVQJ1GV8JKOXM6PSYMMY/IMG_20170331_095732.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? I was supposed to get these Volk Rays lug nuts, after some scrutiny I am pretty sure I was sold knock offs, but ended up working it out with the seller. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583639624268-6J0QYXGH2JJHDU7GYJBZ/024.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Fun in the sun… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554280292-7248IGCRH6GQJDWRD6RJ/IMG_20170330_190917.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Stock and… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554311293-Z1H2S02U9FGZ4PDYMTRP/IMG_20170330_191318.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Not so stock! Sickspeed 10” shift extension review! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583802377929-XQSTM9XAZ4BS3IWLN08Q/Fxt+1st+and+3rd+w+neutral+faded+added+text+and+number.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? For a little more insight this is what it is like going from 1st to the 2nd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583554345516-WTD7I16DU8IHZW85JCWX/IMG_20170405_123434.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Sti six speed shift knob. The leather has a great feel to it and the metal body gives it a nice weight and throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583639747226-4IHSQAQWP8U11XUSWFDL/011.jpg Forester build - Lifted with more power... What else could you need? Enjoying the new setup and finding more places to just drive and shoot at! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/1/27/the-cycle-continues-adding-new-parts-makes-it-necessary-to-add-more-parts monthly 0.5 2020-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582950237329-XZ8J1YD1JWDFIFLAC1SA/wTSNMXe.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Upgrading to the AP3 on my STi got me thinking… Is it time for an accessport on the Forester..? Yes, yes it is! Link to Cobb Accessport 3 review https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582950680467-A5BG3GFMEKKIB6KXME3W/EaFhszM.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! With the darker blue I feel like these look more at home than the bright chrome factory lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582951097845-H4VKE4JPAGAV3WFE9SRP/Screenshot_20200228-223554.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! For those interested in swapping out your tail lights, here you are! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582950783090-U2AGW37UXLBP8SJNWCCF/mEOXFeS.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! A little too much for my taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582950811674-DY1IGUM3HDNDKL55E9TI/uQ2HFLr.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Much better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952017492-NRQI1DC7HH3LZAC7CUN1/vHLTgzX.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Grimmspeed bonanza! Here we have a 3 port ebcs ( for the STi), Downpipe to factory exhaust adapter and in the background hidden away GS high lift hood struts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952088931-A4SPIPQUVZNGCWKSKRXV/Mk8LdL9.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! The hood prop gets the job done but… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952248034-21ICZ5EZOTIWH5PZRKEM/stpwBM5.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! If you are working on the turbo or downpipe it is in the way.. Making it less easy to get these jobs done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952124537-TXFVK5NMQEKO2RQXZ1SW/Kd2sAM0.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! What is the answer?? Grimmspeed of course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583034363359-EVD3C2UY435T1OM7XW5W/huJDUTl.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! With the above image you can see just how much easier it is to work in the engine bay now. Also the extra amount of light in the engine bay makes everything easier to work on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583032027889-B49L39WXO89HCMOFI35C/eZsUkQG.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! All the hardware is included and is installed rather quickly! Grimmspeed hood shocks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952331857-QFGQFT3I5XONL42ZSGOL/ouuG7is.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! For full downpipe removal, follow this link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952300229-NIQOACZIT80L1B8HAG3J/5jYkIut.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Bye bye factory downpipe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952165873-8W8ZMIFWFK72E99BARM9/free99J.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Time for your retirement! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583030449386-2TIW6UYZGE2UYJFMYWSA/xRz6oBS.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Off the Sti and onto the Fxt! Invidia catted downpipe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1582952278053-AWT06FY5RA18KKN43YEK/XuphGB3.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Turbo shield trimmed and installed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583032116616-LXTOBVMCO79EDFA759LZ/IMG_20190315_135813.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! This Grimmspeed adapter makes life so much easier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583118195373-HZXNT242OO074L0YCED8/IMG_7539.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! Blacked out grill, hoping I will be able to keep it and not buy a Sports grill. Most of you already know how that ends… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1583036699383-OWMIISU7M7OWYOE355DZ/343Az0h.jpg Forester build - The cycle continues... adding new parts makes it necessary to add more parts! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/1/27/the-lifted-years-brought-you-by-anderson-design-fab-method-race-wheels-and-firestone-tires monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581996389838-L04IY81O1K1LQHFWDKT7/k4feLAM.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! One year of daily driver and it is time for a change… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581131531666-00ATCKDGXHDN0NC8W4DP/007-3.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! Anderson Design Fab was the first brand I found on SF.org and following his thread made me very interested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581996651474-IZW62E49BEXQZ14KAGP0/IMG_20181029_144235.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! With the front end link attached it is near impossible to get the strut back in with the lift spacer on it. Remove one side and it should be much easier to get them in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581996498207-1F57XUHLGUNE4W58CNCP/pjimage+%2842%29.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! Above is before the lift and the lower is afterwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581131862616-Q47AIZLC9BBLRWALYEGN/IMG_0471-3.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! In all their glory! Pretty sure they don’t offer them in silver anymore.. bronze appears to be the newest hot color on the block! Method race wheels 15x7 Milwaukee 1/2” impact Gorilla silver lugnuts Firestone Destination A/t 235/70R15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581604153237-BHJ7JLGUG42F4194P25E/IMG_20161110_154339.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! Factory size on the left and the two tire choices on the right. Firestone Destination A/t tire review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581604203997-YPJL5IA8HYSCSFLYT4P3/IMG_20161110_154350.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! Firestone Destination A/t 235/70R15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581997921691-ZYV09BWUOCYVHFNUUPY3/IMG_7539-3.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! Freshly lifted and out taking photos! Pretty glad about how it came out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581995573412-HQQ25U2L8UNWWOZIF737/Screenshot_20200217-211038.jpg Forester build - The lifted years, brought you by Anderson design fab, Method race wheels and Firestone tires! For more info on fitting these larger tires follow this link. https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/1/26/chapter-two-pondering-the-future-and-daily-driving monthly 0.5 2020-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580430953891-ELJDGZR1YNZ61H5Y1U8C/IMG_20200106_091710.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Spark plugs are always a good thing to swap out with a new to you used car. Always use a reputable source for them! NGK Sti/Fxt spark plugs from Subaru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431042534-OUJANAAIJOXFMVHK0ZBZ/1kBovO3.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Repairing and overhauling the original headlights was a fun task but in the end the lenses were so damaged they ended up being replaced. Headlight reseal diy link here. Depo headlight link here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431329289-YVUX8VOM9WO2ECYOD5Q2/b4umHJc.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431214582-1RWGXGLKSMKX12S6YQVR/OcaYkty.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. After three winters these guys are still rolling strong. Blizzaks are awesome, click this for my review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431370603-ZTPE32SSV76VUM7ZBDWR/ed5PzBm.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Nothing like a new set of shoes… Blizzaks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431422271-2VANQXHNJCB80QQOGNGK/jQmkDOb.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. New pulley! I went with the metal version from Duralast after having good luck with it on my STi. Gates metal pulley linked here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431436979-7UIUN1Z2KXPAHDGK0QSG/Up0jp4B.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Full write up for swapping this pulley out right here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431693113-4SQUUOQJKYMG2KCAVB2V/kqLX2Rc.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. My best diy guy fix for the mirror gusset without spending the $90 dollars… Lasted till I rolled the window up and down during summer. Wind noise solutions, Window seal replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581131157260-PHL76TTA5J9FU3NCXC99/028.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Driveway buddies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581130728371-8MHKYL998IOFV948ZXHE/015.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Drove halfway across Kansas in 3 days helping out with Bike across Kansas! Forester stuffed to the gills but still very stock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1581130857617-Y6LV6GMXJUEFESB07D9I/043.jpg Forester build - Chapter two: Pondering the future and daily driving. Just regular Forester stuff in full swing! https://www.blingstrom.com/forester-build/2020/1/25/in-the-beginning-it-was-just-an-everyday-forester monthly 0.5 2020-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013074800-32YQK1E9V3BZRTZ5WH6W/fzKjlqI.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Stopping by my friends house after buying it. It was quite dirty and we decided to wash it before I took it home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013043442-NLVZDQGD40VPB537BYTW/sfwqyYS+%281%29.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580431885631-U703CDQAN7DA8ETS4K0C/l9TlPtb.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... DIY to replacing you own filter in your 03-08 Forester! TYC cabin air filter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580071207414-HJ2FBPHMZCC9RXKXR0G5/10105AB200-2.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Gaskets on gaskets! The Subaru complete gasket kit is a beast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013160189-TP5SVDIM663D1UDGYVRI/pg3tQJr.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Turn in Concepts Fu cam bolts also come with an awesome sticker and a sweet dino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013193341-YI2FCIF038XZXJ3VRDN2/tmNlvGD.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Engine removal.. Just part of every Subaru owners life… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013240321-1XZCQX9UXHNLV570G4ZO/FWvspWC.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... No engine! So much room for…. A repaired engine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013273203-K3IGTMXM6QNE5SIXMZIH/MiUBUkG.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Breaking the old cam bolts free was not an easy task.. Glad I figured out a much easier way to do it after this. Easy cam bolt removal diy link! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013303200-CGTJPYL4B7QRQ2WVSCZ3/ry3x2M9.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... The darker area is the failure point, Headgasket gases pouring into the coolant system. Nothing lasts forever right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013334692-4WL3V5722FCNY9WN3RKM/NXWEKo8.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... The head side of the leak from the head gasket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c09dffc7e3c3a8f75affd34/1580013381368-RKLQP5KBICBUK0SP0SOW/ndP3ROu.jpg Forester build - In the beginning it was just an everyday Forester... Popping on the new timing belt, tensioner, pulleys ect. 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