maclif Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow. Still on the original turbo? - changed under warranty before 100,000 Still on original injectors? - yep No broken oil pickup tube? - nope No burnt exhaust valves? - all look good, exhaust showing no signs No broken ring lands? Nope No disintegrating crank pulley? Pulleys are fine No mangled transmission snout? Have had the transmission out three times lately and the snout is good. How is this possible?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I just had the oil line that runs down next to the oil filter replaced because it was seeping. I've also blown plastic endcaps off of stock intercoolers a couple times. I have one epoxied now that has held ok. I'm thinking about fiberglassing the caps in place on my spare intercooler but haven't had time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 This guy is my idol. But i read somewhere that subaru manufactures their engines to last 500,000 miles. Also i read another article where a guy drove his 199? Honda civic 1 million miles and honda gave him a free car! Anyways, i look forward to having as much success in longevity of my spec b, althouht it seems at a mere 86k miles, ive replaced more than you already. Shortblock, turbo, and soon to be center differential. Spec B FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I've also blown plastic endcaps off of stock intercoolers a couple times. I have one epoxied now that has held ok. I'm thinking about fiberglassing the caps in place on my spare intercooler but haven't had time yet. ^ http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/bullet-proof-tmic-kits-189608.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 This guy is my idol. But i read somewhere that subaru manufactures their engines to last 500,000 miles. Also i read another article where a guy drove his 199? Honda civic 1 million miles and honda gave him a free car! I'm a little over 219,000 at the moment. I am five days away from having my current set of tires one year. They are basically on their wear bars and I am actually pretty pumped to get a year out of a set of rubber. I did bone-headedly break a door handle a couple days ago. But it's fixed now. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fixed-broken-door-handle-194190.html -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 If you end up breaking your handle, I ordered a new one, got it painted, and installed it myself for just over $100 (read the last post). http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/outside-door-latch-and-inside-door-handle-broken-156638p2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 If you end up breaking your handle, I ordered a new one, got it painted, and installed it myself for just over $100 (read the last post). I saw your thread. That's my plan B. I fixed mine in a little less than an hour (more than taking the door apart) without spending a dime. If that doesn't work, I'll buy a new handle. But by and large, there are plenty of other things I'd rather spend $100 on when it's something I can fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I completely understand! If I had the resources available, I would've done a DIY fix too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have a whole garage full of tools, workbenches and raw materials. Surely that's cheaper than spending $100 on a new part, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 That's what I tell my fiancee! "Honey, it's an investment. Think of all the money we could save by doing the work ourselves" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 That's what I tell my fiancee! "Honey, it's an investment. Think of all the money we could save by doing the work ourselves" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 "Honey, it's an investment. Think of all the money we could save by doing the work ourselves" Don't put all the tools in one place, and make sure to find a way to store stuff in cabinets. You can pull off that line of reasoning -a lot- longer when they're out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTwrestler22 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 who puts 200k on a spec b? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 ^^^ Read post 1 of page 1 of this thread to get your answer. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldesouza Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I found an 06 spec b with 102k on it for 9500. Im still debating on getting it or not because its 1200 miles away, but you inspire me! hopefully i can join the club soon. Its a tough choice :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I found an 06 spec b with 102k on it for 9500. Im still debating on getting it or not because its 1200 miles away, but you inspire me! hopefully i can join the club soon. Its a tough choice :/ $9500?!?! If everything checks out mechanically and cosmetically... that is a steal ! You could flip that for a few grand... or have one hell of a car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldesouza Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 $9500?!?! If everything checks out mechanically and cosmetically... that is a steal ! You could flip that for a few grand... or have one hell of a car The car does seem to be in very good shape. Plus those are basically impossible to find in central florida where i live...actually they're pretty hard to find anywhere lol the owner supposedly is a technician for subaru and says the car checks out. I just wish it was closer. Its hard to pull the trigger when all i have is a few phone calls and pictures lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Go down there and check it out.... or pay someone on the website to check it out for you who lives near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Well, if you're curious I've drifted past 231,000 miles. I rounded off 2012 putting on 49,280 miles. And not being the boring, taking the same commute type, I had the chance to hit some private dirt roads on a central Texas ranch a couple days ago. That was fun. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spc2125 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Atta baby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_navy Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 That's so awesome! Keep up the good work. I hope to have mine last as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I rounded off 2012 putting on 49,280 miles. ^ What the heck? My 05 is barely at 63k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maclif Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have a career, but I drive for a living. I have about 150 destinations I frequent regularly. No two days are the same. It doesn't matter how rough an appointment may be - when I step outside and see my spec. b in the parking lot I smile. Sitting quietly, like a panther ready to strike. Sunroof opens, throaty exhaust note ignites, music comes up, gears engage, clutch releases and I am on my way to have my own private recess before I repeat it all again. Someone asked once why I rack up so many miles on a spec. b. It's simple - I don't hate myself. -Clif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyman06 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have a career, but I drive for a living. I have about 150 destinations I frequent regularly. No two days are the same. It doesn't matter how rough an appointment may be - when I step outside and see my spec. b in the parking lot I smile. Sitting quietly, like a panther ready to strike. Sunroof opens, throaty exhaust note ignites, music comes up, gears engage, clutch releases and I am on my way to have my own private recess before I repeat it all again. Someone asked once why I rack up so many miles on a spec. b. It's simple - I don't hate myself. -Clif Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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