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I always try tucking my exhaust as far up under the car as I can. I spent more time and tucked them even further in and higher up. I finally have a tolerable amount of leaks but I was not able to continue work as my brother / sister in law have all of their life in my garage while they search for a new home. Somehow I don’t think they want me welding next to their couches. Stock is a great sound for the ez36. I just need a different type of flow for future completion of current plans. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Brake booster check valve?
tony saurus replied to miltoney's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Odd initial suggestion: check your vacuum lines and fluid level/ condition in the reservoir. Are you experiencing any other drivability issues? Maybe you could do a bleed on your brakes hydraulic fluid to check for general condition. Make sure that all of the calipers are moving freely and that any maintenance on that system is up to date. Only because it is a system full of wearable components, I recommend an awful lot of things before replacing other components. Thankfully valves can be tested for proper operation quite easily and if you are to need to replace one, then you can be certain it has failed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Windshield Washer Fluid Sensor Help
tony saurus replied to Sonder's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
This is a valid point! Even if: the orange blue pink purple chrome colored wiper fluid if any brand is good or less than such. Then: the condition of components and the care of the vehicle has a larger influence on the longevity of components and their continued functions. Except: the case of detrimental materials and poor practices in upkeep, maintenance and repair. Volkswagon AG has a technical service bulletin (tsb) for those sensors specifically. It’s not AS relevant to other branded vehicles generally. Still relevant and something to keep in mind. During the summer I just throw distilled water in. During the winter: I add some rubbing alcohol and rain-x additive to the tank but not much else. Winters in the DMV are mild Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Impossible …. There is no way to make this work. All jokes aside: yeah! You can probably swap the plastic carrier above the plate recess over from one trunk to the other and avoid a lot of complications with the camera and the harness is likely the same. I don’t think it’ll give you any problems at all. Once the trunk lid liner is dropped, the lock cylinder is very easy to swap over. The most complicated aspect of this is the human aspect. If you are swapping with another owner, then you may find that this has to be completed more immediately. If that’s the case: remove your lock cylinder in your leisure before the swap to have “in hand” and familiarize yourself with the process of r&i on that component whilst leaving your own trunk lid liner “down”. Will make a swap fast and also less stressful to have visibility. Shouldn’t cause any issues with water / weather considering the angle that the lock cylinder is installed. Good luck and happy wrenching! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Official Azurite Blue Pearl Thread (2010)
tony saurus replied to Tide's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
I’ll never stop appreciating how great this color is at night. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
I definitely recommend proper diagnostic process. That said: if it is strictly uneven, then it probably the Swaybar bushings not the endlinks or the Swaybar’s them selves. Check the torque on the brackets for sure and then see if there is any difference with the sway bar installed vs uninstalled. Saw this problem a lot on my Audi’s and it was almost always a 70$ set of bushings instead of all the other multiple expensive components you would never want to replace. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
tony saurus replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Maybe try renting a cherry picker, verifying the proper tools, and do it yourself. It’s not as hard as people would have you think if it is a complete replacement. Just don’t disconnect any a/c lines [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
fb25 swap from ej25 on 2010-2012 legacy
tony saurus replied to darthqwo's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
You can send both harness to a pro to be merged. That would be a step one worthy of a used engine financially. Step two would probably be an open source tune to get things to talk. Still probably the same price as a used engine . The road ahead is probably as or more expensive than the one you’ve started down already Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Windshield Washer Fluid Sensor Help
tony saurus replied to Sonder's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I’m somewhat of an anomaly myself. I have good luck with the rain-x wiper blades. But I generally agree that I’ve never seen anyone else get a good pair. [emoji2369] if it works, it works. If it doesn’t, there is always a few good reasons why. Rain-x is a good reason to have a few issues with a multitude of cars Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Windshield Washer Fluid Sensor Help
tony saurus replied to Sonder's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Yeah it sounds like a bad level sensor. Give it the ole continuity test and see if it’s failed for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Windshield Washer Fluid Sensor Help
tony saurus replied to Sonder's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I have to ask …. Rain-x fluid ? [emoji28] *puts on flame suit* Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
LEDs for high beams/DRL
tony saurus replied to DrD123's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Setting the bar low there are ya? lol but I get it. Much improved I’m sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
If I get all my hiccups sorted I may ask you for the name of that shop. They charge more direct for a long block than that. I think to get the full usefulness, a full motec system would probably be necessary. Another 20-30k . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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In my recent experience, turning a key with no fob twice in the driver door to unlock twice and holding it will not set off the alarm. To avoid setting the alarm, do not use power locks. Lock the doors on the interior with the plastic switch above the handle and close the door. Will not set the alarm. If you have a key with a fob already, this can save money for a short term fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I have! You gave me fantastic advice. I don’t overlap my social media’s and so you wouldn’t know it was me sliding into your dm’s on ig. I think I’ll honestly be buying a few bumpers and fabbing components for both a sleeper and a flashy build. My only goal is to not be associated with wrx guys. I got cut off by someone deciding they didn’t want to turn left from a stop today and I’m the douchebag. [emoji849] The raptor set up has few reviews and they aren’t fantastic. Not to say it isn’t a great set up but I haven’t even gotten halfway to that budget with my single big turbo set up. I wish I had gone twin low mounted turbos but eh hind-sight is a jerk. There is plenty of room in front of the wheels for some little snail snorters. And piping saved may have made up for the cost of duplicate components (but not the fab sadly) I haven’t blown it yet and hopefully my block is in good shape. I am looking to get a lot of time in tuning before I have to drop in a 3.2 short block from outfront. Then I suppose starting from scratch but less afraid of crossing the 12psi boundary that seems to be wise with our cars. I’ll be keeping my eye on your car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
tony saurus replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Ask around at local performance shops / car meets / coffee shops. They probably have a local guy with material to be able to fab 80% of a decent exhaust for you that will be nice to the ears and even a generic resonator/ muffler that isn’t straight through will probably quiet down and breath fine. The nameless stuff is okay but it’s all super loud imho Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
You are probably the first person to pick up on this lol. Ed knows about it, of course, and my struggles with component failures before I even finish the physical fab on the turbo kit. I don’t know about mine being the first one but you hit the nail on the head. I have the budget, the only hiccup is outfront. They have always occupied the largest part of my budget and still the quote more than exceeded my expectations financially. I may blow up the factory engine before I do a bottom end build with them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
tony saurus replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
To be fair, the whole exhaust is a leak at that point. It’s what mine looked like before I started replacing section by section and finding that I couldn’t even weld onto the metal of the original pipe. Look into a good aftermarket mid pipe and some factory replacement mufflers and you will Be pleased with what stealth backs have to offer (unless it’s too quiet for you) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
LEDs for high beams/DRL
tony saurus replied to DrD123's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I wouldn’t want to be driving in front of or towards you at night … just saying Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
Technically exhaust right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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LEDs for high beams/DRL
tony saurus replied to DrD123's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I hate to say it but the drl still looks like it will blind oncoming traffic. Maybe take a pic facing a wall so that we can see “the a$$h0l3 driving with the high beams on “factor Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk