Max Capacity Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 is this the redneck car thread? old cars sitting without wheels? When the garage gets built in the next few months, then the car can sit inside with the wheels off...LOL 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbagump Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 is this the redneck car thread? old cars sitting without wheels? hahah. Looks to be well on it's way to being outstanding in it's field. Has a ways to go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Time to have the wheels and tires balanced. Will drop them off at the trusted mechanic tomorrow on my way to be grandpa daycare. [ATTACH]291951[/ATTACH] 7000lbs quickjacks on the lower setting. Max. are those EXT or SLX model? I came across same 7000lbs Quicksjacks that were $200 cheaper but they are SLX and I couldn't find what the difference was. Really like em, especially with all the upcoming work I will have to do on Tribeca and LGT. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I have never removed the ball joint when I serviced my axles. This is what I have been doing. From memory: -remove ABS sensor (10 mm bolt) -remove bracket for abs sensor on shock body (12mm bolt) -remove little bracket holding the brake line on shock body (12 mm bolt) -loosen 32mm axle nut with wife pressing on the brakes -remove both 19mm shock bolts -remove axle Not saying that's the best way, but that's what I have been doing. YMMV. Been doing this on outbacks. Not sure if it is a bit more difficult on an LGT to remove the axle from the hub I don't touch the balljoints either. Nor do I usually touch the shock. I undo the nut and bolt holding LCA in place, get the LCA loose and rotate the whole thing out as much as possible. Then the CV can get out of the hub. It's tight but beats messing with balljoints. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Max. are those EXT or SLX model? I came across same 7000lbs Quicksjacks that were $200 cheaper but they are SLX and I couldn't find what the difference was. Really like em, especially with all the upcoming work I will have to do on Tribeca and LGT. It's the SLX, I just checked the picture in the https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/jacks-and-lifts-280962.html The SLX is 6" shorter than the EXT. You can find the measurements on quickjacks site. The SLX and extension kit will give you more options than if you bought the EXT which is 66" long. I'm think I'm going to buy the SLX frame extensions. To use them I may have to drive the wagon up on 2x6 pieces, but that's not a big issue for me. The SLX Frame Extension will be fine on my other cars. Still haven't used the jacks under the 86' F150 yet... I did buy the SUV and light truck adaptors, they worked will for the Outback. Edited June 2, 2021 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeInOregon Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Sorry I don't. I used to be a technician and I have done way more CV boots that I would like to count. At some point you stop taking pictures of your headaches. I do wish i took a picture of one guy. He was a new tech at the Audi shop I worked at and he was covered in grease, face, shirt, up to the elbows. BTW euro axles are more difficult to rebuild than Asian cars. So you have that on your side. If this was a VW there would be one answer which is get a new one or be ready to hate your life.Ya last project car was 01 Audi TT quattro, everything was tight space weird bolts and a nightmare. That's good to hear just seeing how easy the turbo and downpipe was on these was refreshing Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMA Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Connected up my battery conditioner while it's sat in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 ^Shinaaaay Looking good and new. No point to add a battery conditioner to mine (the 06). The battery is officially dead now. 9 years of use. Not bad! Sønnak battery FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehspud Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Bought an AP in anticipation of doing a DP & tune at some point in the future. In the mean time loaded up the cobb stage 1 tune. Only seeing ~10psi peak boost. I popped the hood when I got back from the office, and looked around but it was too hot to go poking around. I did hear what sounded like the coolant boiling in the expansion tank? It's 90+ degrees out today, but the dash temp gague read normal, right in the middle. Sooooo I've got some exploring in the engine bay to do this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 The temp gauge will begin moving once you pass ~215F. So, you may have been close to it. I've hit 230F before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Connected up my battery conditioner while it's sat in the garage. You don't drive the car much do you... Here's my 05 wagon from a few years back, 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 ^ he put soap in the intercooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMA Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 You don't drive the car much do you... Here's my 05 wagon from a few years back, [ATTACH]291968[/ATTACH] No. I daily a 2005 wagon. The TBSTI is just a weekend toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Ah that's right. You are the one who just imported a beauty from Japan to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 No. I daily a 2005 wagon. The TBSTI is just a weekend toy. It's an 05 but it has air pump? Interesting. Also, the rear bumper looks like USDM sized to me. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I don't think that's the same car. Here is the TBSTI : https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/new-member-new-car-way-tuned-sti-284050.html?t=284050 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 MDMA is living the Subie enthusiast dream- double wagons for driving, and a unicorn to appreciate aka obsess over. #goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne1223 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Troubleshot, and now get to return the car to the dealer because it failed it's safety... and has a CEL (code P1446) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMA Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 MDMA is living the Subie enthusiast dream- double wagons for driving, and a unicorn to appreciate aka obsess over. #goals #flat10 html image size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norutah Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Now both wagons have @madrig CF scoops! Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 madrig needs a "sticker" for those of us without external cf Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne1223 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Brought her back to the dealership less than 24 hours after getting her... Broken horn, CEL, and roof rack is loose... Hopefully they don't break things.... This dealership has proven to not be trusted, but I can't let this car go Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 nice color Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne1223 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 nice color Thanks! Gotta re-paint her though as she's looking a little sad... Hopefully soon too. Otherwise, She's in good shape mechanically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Brought her back to the dealership less than 24 hours after getting her... Broken horn, CEL, and roof rack is loose... Hopefully they don't break things.... This dealership has proven to not be trusted, but I can't let this car go Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk My wagon's twin... Did you read the CEL code? Don't let the dealer screw you and the car up. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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