Adventures with unnamed: UPDATED 11/13/2009 - WRXAtlanta.com -- The Southern Subaru Enthusiast Community

XanRules · 10-26-2007, 12:56 AM

Just realized I needed a journal.

CHAPTER ONE
After getting my 93 Legacy L Wagon slammed so bad I couldn't even part it out...

I was in the market for a new car. Specifically, a new Subaru.
My mom wanted me to get a Honda. FUCK THAT.
My mom wanted me to get something with an A/T. FUCK THAT TOO.

My dad and I are Subaru loyalists. We held out. So on the day that I was supposed to go grab a 94 Civic Hatch, I see an ad spring up on importatlanta. Subaru Outback Sport, $2250.
I call Tony, who has had the car for a few months. 2 Days later I haul ass down to Columbus to take a look at the little guy. Boy was this car abused. Tony was a great owner who loved the car. But the second owner drove it across the country, rarely changed the oil, drove over shit, drove into shit, bought cheap parts, you name it.

I purchased it for $2000, knowing full well most of its problems.
A Check Engine Light, throwing not one, not two, but SEVEN codes.
Brake Pads should have been replaced a few thousand miles ago.
Needed an entire new rack and pinion, control arms, etc: the entire front steering assembly had to go.
Most of the bulbs needed replacing.

One week and $3500 later I was a Subaru owner once more.

An Impreza owner.

Oh yes indeed.

XanRules · 10-26-2007, 01:13 AM

And I really want to drop this in:

http://www.jdmtigerjapanese.com/prod...cm15ka553uuki1

scooby_snacks · 10-26-2007, 01:46 AM

Oh hells yes, your wagon would be fucking tight with that shit dropped in it! What year is the OBS? Did you manage to get an OBD I?

XanRules · 10-26-2007, 01:39 PM

It's a 97. And as to OBD-I...I have no idea.

Chapter two coming today!

SubiNoobi · 10-27-2007, 07:27 PM

Hey, weren't you interested in a rear disc conversion?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1371965http://

WJM · 10-27-2007, 07:39 PM

Its OBD2...which makes swapping easier unless you are in CA or NY.

AtlxPat · 10-27-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanRules

And I really want to drop this in:

http://www.jdmtigerjapanese.com/prod...cm15ka553uuki1

how are these engines so cheap?

nsvwrx · 10-28-2007, 12:30 AM

Same question as atlxpat

WJM · 10-28-2007, 11:11 AM

Cuz there are so many of them and they are not a hot selling item.

XanRules · 10-29-2007, 11:35 PM

So what's the advantage of OBD2? PM me the answer so I don't have to keep getting sidetracked, haha

Also, Thanks for looking out for me, SubiNoobi!

Um...yeah. Chapter 2 coming soon. Been real busy.

10-26-2007, 12:56 AM	#1
XanRules Correct Fitment Crew CEO Location: Hate City Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,999 Ride: 97 Frankenwagen Feedback: 0% (0)	Adventures with unnamed: UPDATED 11/13/2009 Just realized I needed a journal. CHAPTER ONE After getting my 93 Legacy L Wagon slammed so bad I couldn't even part it out... I was in the market for a new car. Specifically, a new Subaru. My mom wanted me to get a Honda. FUCK THAT. My mom wanted me to get something with an A/T. FUCK THAT TOO. My dad and I are Subaru loyalists. We held out. So on the day that I was supposed to go grab a 94 Civic Hatch, I see an ad spring up on importatlanta. Subaru Outback Sport, $2250. I call Tony, who has had the car for a few months. 2 Days later I haul ass down to Columbus to take a look at the little guy. Boy was this car abused. Tony was a great owner who loved the car. But the second owner drove it across the country, rarely changed the oil, drove over shit, drove into shit, bought cheap parts, you name it. I purchased it for $2000, knowing full well most of its problems. A Check Engine Light, throwing not one, not two, but SEVEN codes. Brake Pads should have been replaced a few thousand miles ago. Needed an entire new rack and pinion, control arms, etc: the entire front steering assembly had to go. Most of the bulbs needed replacing. One week and $3500 later I was a Subaru owner once more. An Impreza owner. Oh yes indeed. __________________ Last edited by 420; 11-13-2009 at 08:05 AM. Reason: Title Change :D

10-26-2007, 01:13 AM	#2
XanRules Correct Fitment Crew CEO Location: Hate City Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,999 Ride: 97 Frankenwagen Feedback: 0% (0)	And I really want to drop this in: http://www.jdmtigerjapanese.com/prod...cm15ka553uuki1 __________________

10-26-2007, 01:46 AM	#3
scooby_snacks Member Location: ATL + ATH Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,114 Ride: 96 Miata Favorite Mod: Gold Wheels! Feedback: 100% (1)	Oh hells yes, your wagon would be fucking tight with that shit dropped in it! What year is the OBS? Did you manage to get an OBD I? __________________

10-26-2007, 01:39 PM	#4
XanRules Correct Fitment Crew CEO Location: Hate City Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,999 Ride: 97 Frankenwagen Feedback: 0% (0)	It's a 97. And as to OBD-I...I have no idea. Chapter two coming today! __________________

10-29-2007, 11:35 PM	#10
XanRules Correct Fitment Crew CEO Location: Hate City Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,999 Ride: 97 Frankenwagen Feedback: 0% (0)	So what's the advantage of OBD2? PM me the answer so I don't have to keep getting sidetracked, haha Also, Thanks for looking out for me, SubiNoobi! Um...yeah. Chapter 2 coming soon. Been real busy. __________________

10-27-2007, 07:27 PM	#5
SubiNoobi Member Location: Duluth Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,001 Ride: 2006 2.5i Sport Wagon Favorite Mod: Driving a prepped car. Feedback: 100% (3)	Hey, weren't you interested in a rear disc conversion? http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1371965http://

10-27-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
WJM Contributing Member Location: shitty shitty FLORIDA Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,161 Ride: 1996 SUBARU Legacy Outback Wagon 4EAT Favorite Mod: 298,309 miles, all original BITCHES!!!!!!!! Feedback: 100% (4)	Its OBD2...which makes swapping easier unless you are in CA or NY.

10-28-2007, 12:30 AM	#8
nsvwrx Senior Member Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,197 Ride: 05 wrx 4eat Favorite Mod: Protune! Feedback: 0% (0)	Same question as atlxpat

10-28-2007, 11:11 AM	#9
WJM Contributing Member Location: shitty shitty FLORIDA Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,161 Ride: 1996 SUBARU Legacy Outback Wagon 4EAT Favorite Mod: 298,309 miles, all original BITCHES!!!!!!!! Feedback: 100% (4)	Cuz there are so many of them and they are not a hot selling item.

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