Alexmed2002 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 just rolled over 151k. it's getting to the point where everything on it is getting tired and will need to be replaced. i'll be picking up a second car, likely in about a year, to keep the miles off and give me time and ability to work on replacing everything, just a matter of jumping through some hoops to get that done. Yah I hear you there. Wouldn't be bad to pick up a ricer like a Honda lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Yah I hear you there. Wouldn't be bad to pick up a ricer like a Honda lol. ugh the dirty things i'd do for a good condition EP civic SI...but unfortunately yeah, probably going to be some Japanese shitbox that's slammed on the cheapest coilovers you can get, or maybe just cut springs because racecar, and has a pepboys fart cannon on the back. that should be more than reliable, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 What is wrong with the desktop version of the site right now? Displays very broken and missing a majority of the navigation links. Still displays correctly on my phone. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstik Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 What is wrong with the desktop version of the site right now? Displays very broken and missing a majority of the navigation links. Still displays correctly on my phone. seems fine on my end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Huh, weird. It got stuck in what looked like a broken version of the tapatalk site, but on my desktop. Quick close and re-open of the full internet session fixed it. Weird cookie issue I guess. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 ugh the dirty things i'd do for a good condition EP civic SI...but unfortunately yeah, probably going to be some Japanese shitbox that's slammed on the cheapest coilovers you can get, or maybe just cut springs because racecar, and has a pepboys fart cannon on the back. that should be more than reliable, right? Hahahaha yah they're usually beat up to say the least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusa Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 My days are over with Honda's after my last one got stolen and was found in another state stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 My days are over with Honda's after my last one got stolen and was found in another state stripped. Good thing you got an Acura instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 My days are over with Honda's after my last one got stolen and was found in another state stripped. Yikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) My daily got rolled into by a brodozer that didnt have it's handbrake set. Good guy though, owned up to it and we settled it amicably. I dont want to use the Legacy while this is in the shop though, it's too low now. So my old trusty X5 got pulled from the back of the garage lol! Wasnt running good, needed a new MAF and an ignition coil replaced, now she's ready to use while I get my daily fixed. Edited September 28, 2019 by Scubaboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I sold the mesh Outback grill to a member on the subaruoutback.org forum. Hope he likes it as much as I did. Now I'll be working on a new top and bottom grill for the GT with a fresh sheet of the perforated aluminum from customcargrills.com. And just like the Outback version, I'll be drawing these up in CAD also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdogg Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 I sold the mesh Outback grill to a member on the subaruoutback.org forum. Hope he likes it as much as I did. Now I'll be working on a new top and bottom grill for the GT with a fresh sheet of the perforated aluminum from customcargrills.com. And just like the Outback version, I'll be drawing these up in CAD also. I have been thinking about the grill mesh lately again. Is the CAD file something that can be shared like a template? Or does it not work like that? If not, are you going to start making and selling them to our small community? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I have been thinking about the grill mesh lately again. Is the CAD file something that can be shared like a template? Or does it not work like that? If not, are you going to start making and selling them to our small community? The CAD file can be saved in a few different formats. Once I get the Legacy version finalized, I can share the file or if someone wants me to make them one, or a top and bottom set, I could probably do that as well. These will basically be borderless like the Outback version. Since I have a 3d printer, I'm going to try to come up with a better mounting system than zip-ties. However, zip-ties actually worked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdogg Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 I like the borderless idea, I have some things that I would like to get more air to behind the mesh anyway. Thanks for the leg work on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusa Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I been thinking for months now to part way with my Benz after owning it for over 13 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I been thinking for months now to part way with my Benz after owning it for over 13 years. Are those as much of a maintenance nightmare as we hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Hit 2 years ownership today. Feels longer since I had the Outback for 3 1/2 years before. Been in this gen for 5 1/2 years technically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A_ron Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Has anyone stripped one of these out into a track car? How light can you make it? Build Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Well, my car is finally gone. The guy I sold it too seems really excited and into the 5th gen so I think he will be a good caretaker. Sad about it being gone, but happy about who got it. If anyone is wondering what my next plans are, they are a bit different. I am planning on building an sr20 and throwing it in an old roadster like a sunbeam alpine. On a side note. I have a ton of stock parts that I will be going through and putting up for sale. Even if they don’t sell I will gladly ship stuff to people for the cost of shipping. I don’t want rare 5th gen parts to go to waste. If you are in need of something let me know. I probably have it. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Hit 2 years ownership today. Feels longer since I had the Outback for 3 1/2 years before. Been in this gen for 5 1/2 years technically. I am at 2 year 4 months with my GT and I owned my prior 2012 Legacy for a little over 5 years, so by the middle of this month I will have 7 1/2 years in a 2012 5th Gen Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Well, my car is finally gone. The guy I sold it too seems really excited and into the 5th gen so I think he will be a good caretaker. Sad about it being gone, but happy about who got it. If anyone is wondering what my next plans are, they are a bit different. I am planning on building an sr20 and throwing it in an old roadster like a sunbeam alpine. On a side note. I have a ton of stock parts that I will be going through and putting up for sale. Even if they don’t sell I will gladly ship stuff to people for the cost of shipping. I don’t want rare 5th gen parts to go to waste. If you are in need of something let me know. I probably have it. I am glad you were able to sell it, I hope you got your asking price. Someone got a great deal on modified 5th Gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justen1987 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Well, my car is finally gone. The guy I sold it too seems really excited and into the 5th gen so I think he will be a good caretaker. Sad about it being gone, but happy about who got it. If anyone is wondering what my next plans are, they are a bit different. I am planning on building an sr20 and throwing it in an old roadster like a sunbeam alpine. On a side note. I have a ton of stock parts that I will be going through and putting up for sale. Even if they don’t sell I will gladly ship stuff to people for the cost of shipping. I don’t want rare 5th gen parts to go to waste. If you are in need of something let me know. I probably have it. Classic euro car with japan power. I love it. Reminds me of this fiat I saw at the mecum auction this summer. Subaru powered of course. Just throwing that thought out there. Lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Are those as much of a maintenance nightmare as we hear? Varies between models and generations but yes, they are more involved in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The member on subaruoutback.org recieved the grill and mounted it temporarily last night. He still needs to spray the area behind the grill with flat black. Pretty cool to see something I made being enjoyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amusa Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Are those as much of a maintenance nightmare as we hear? 2005 was the worst year on some of these MB. That's when they switch it from the 5-speed to the 7-speed automatic transmission. I was lucky when I picked mine up without researching. My 2004 CLK500 (M113 5.0L V8) was my most reliable vehicle ever. The true AMG's are bullet proof except for certain year 63s due to the head bolt stretch issue and I think there was a recall. MB did came out with a new version of the head bolt (different part number). Maybe it was the material that was on the older head bolt's. As long you know where to get MB parts and you know the right mechanics. There not that expensive and plus there not difficult to work on them either. Just need torx set and some time you need special tools. Edited October 4, 2019 by amusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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