tehspud

Haven't posted up in a while. Since buying my wagon in late November 2019, I've had basic maintenance stuff done by a local shop, timing belt, water pump, etc. And had the shop remove any remaining banjo bolt filters. In April, working from home and not driving every day revealed a leaky passenger side valve cover gasket. So I dove in on the first engine maintenance thing I've ever done, and replaced the gasket, and spark plugs for both sides. Took me way longer than I thought it was going to take, and I didn't do some other things I was going to while in there, driver's side gasket and PCV valve, mainly. But I feel very accomplished that I didn't screw it up on the first try. Pictures show one bolt that is not like the others... In May I decided it was time for new pads, rotors and fluids. So on went some centric rotors, Hawk HPS 5.0, and dot 4 fluid, in anticipation of autocrossing later this year. I'm still trying to decide where I want to be class-wise. Staying in street is nicer on my wallet, but I also kind of want to do swap the uppipe for a catless one for engine life. We'll see.

I joined the 4th gen club this weekend. Originally was flying across the state to pick it up, but weather got in the way so I got a rental and drove instead. Long day, but now I’m the proud owner of a BSM 2005 Legacy GT wagon with 5MT. Already had new winter tires/wheels waiting for it at home, so put those on on Sunday.

Joined the BSM club this weekend. Immediately put new winter wheels/tires on after the 5.5 hour drive home.