Jonathan

I went to the meet.

There seemed to be no shortage of Subarus there, although I made no attempt to count them all.

I was driving a black 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited with a fairly serious exhaust leak. I had a blast there. Lots of new faces, and a few folks I actually recognized as well.

Hey guys new to the forum i hve a question; my Dad and we checking my car the other day (05 LGT) and realized that my brakes needed to be replaced and he feels that going to the Subaru dealer is the best way to go. However, i feel that that is going to cost me alot of money where i dont see y i could just install the brake pads. Should i do it myself or listen to my father and go to the dealer??

Also if you do the job yourself, or find a decent independent garage to do the work for you, you can pick out a high-quality aftermarket brake pad instead of using Subaru OEM pads. Subaru OEM pads are decent for a daily driver, although some people prefere a more abrasive pad.

On US cars (and possibly on some other markets) you shall have it visible through the windscreen.

On all cars it's stamped on the firewall in the engine compartment.

Whats a firewall ? You mean the silver plate!!!

Often times the "Silver plate" is riveted to the firewall, although it can also be located on the drivers door jam or pretty much anywhere under the hood.

The "firewall" is the body panel behind the motor that forms a barrier between the front of the passenger compartment and the the back of the engine compartment (on a front mounted engine).

At any rate, in addition to the "silver panel", the VIN is typically stamped on the firewall itself. the Silver plate can easily be "doctored" by drilling out the pop-rivets, removing the original "silver plate" and then substituting either a "forged" silver plate or a silver plate removed from another donor car.

Doctoring the VIN that is stamped into the firewall is difficult to perform.

I'm surprised DP, UP, CBE and TBE are not on the acronym list.

I usually come across the "BH6" designation, which I understand refers to my frame type.

I have no idea where you are getting your "B12" code from.

Can someone tell me exactly what L7 refers to? Thanks!

The "L 7" emblem is basically an "L" intertwined with an upside down L ("7")

Basically following WWII six companies were merged to form Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) the parent company of Subaru.

Someone help me out here ???

Hey guys. I posted on another thread before, but I haven't been getting the responses I had hoped. Hopefully you guys can help me out.

 

I just went in for my inspection today, and the inspector guy said that I would fail because my headlights were cleared. They said that they require the factory amber reflectors in order for me to pass EVEN if my corners blink amber.

 

So, what i'm asking is if you guys knew any inspection places (state or private) that would overlook this minor detail. Anywhere in MA is worth it for me, but closer to western MA is hopeful (I'm from Springfield).

While I don't know any places in Western Massachusetts, I think most any place that isnt too up tight will pass you. However if they do fail you, you might need to 'borrow' some non-cleared headlights from another member, so you can pass (with the understanding that you will swap right back again after you pass).

My first post here.

I am in Natick.

I am well known on NASIOC even though I have never owned an Impreza.