Chris GTO TT Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yeah neither did I, but I was hoping it would since he was kinda out in the boonies. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Intake is back on... DSC_1368 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr Engine is ready to go back in the car. I need to do some more cleaning on both the car and a bunch of the parts before re-assembly. I was trying to keep things from snowballing, but it's going to get a new heater core and clutch hydraulics because both of those are far easier with the engine out. Keeping my fingers crossed for next weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 A quick example of the level of grunge I've been dealing with... this morning, I cleaned the alternator... Before: DSC_1370 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr After: DSC_1371 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr Yuk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 That's about what my Miata looks like Also Goodwin has the Feal 441s on sale 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Also Goodwin has the Feal 441s on sale Ryan has been making those look pretty good lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 FM has some good deals on brake stuff today only... https://www.flyinmiata.com/brakefriday.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yeah I saw that the front little big brake kit was a bit tempting but I bought a new laptop instead. $600ish to move up to the sport rotors. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I pulled the trigger on the rear 4 piston... with the sale, it wasn't much more than a sport upgrade for my NA. I'd been debating back and forth... Now I just need fronts... Probably going with the Trackspeed 11.75, or 949 11.75 kit... neither have done a very good job updating the info on their sites. It'll be after the holidays anyway. Today, I'm removing the dash in the NB to install a heater core. Fun stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The heater core install yesterday was a sh*t show... sometimes I'd love to get my hands around the necks of some of these engineers... Good progress today though... Got it cleaned up DSC_1377 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr And the new motor in DSC_1380 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr Still more to do... hoping to get it started tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 I ordered wheels and tires for the Explorer Dropped down to 16's with a higher load rating. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The heater core install yesterday was a sh*t show... sometimes I'd love to get my hands around the necks of some of these engineers... Car design rule #1: You take a heater core and build the rest of the car around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Car design rule #1: You take a heater core and build the rest of the car around it. Ain't that the truth. Although it wasn't as much the location (although I did remove the entire dash), it was the two o-rings that seal the lines that were the issue. Even on the bench it took forever to get them seated properly. In other news, FM has some great suspension prices today only, if anyone needs anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Wow those Fox shocks are very affordable now. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yeah, right? Still, $300 off isn't bad. I already blew my wad on brakes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yeah between this laptop and the wheels/tires i'm also tapped out 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Finished up the install, and it fired up immediately! DSC_1390 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr I did get a CEL, which after I pulled it was a P0106 - MAP problem. Turns out I missed a vacuum line... Fixed that and it was all good. Moved for the first time under its own power since I've owned it. Even circumnavigated the block, which is all I dared, since I need to get it insured and reinstate the registration tomorrow. I rewarded it with a bath... DSC_1388 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 You're making great progress as usual! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 This morning, I totaled up all the receipts on the NB, always a scary proposition... At this point, I'm all in for $1658.20, including the purchase price, and the engine. It's amazing how fast the little stuff adds up. I plan to sell the BP4W head off the '99 engine, so I hope to recoup some $$ there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 That's still about $2k less than a running clean title NB goes for here. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Gave the headlights some love today... Before DSC_1392 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr After DSC_1395 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr DSC_1396 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr I'm thinking about plastidipping the hood black until I can get a new one... the paint on the hood is driving me nuts. What do y'all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Almost anything would make that hood looking better. Is it too expensive to get it sanded down and painted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I think it looks cool faded. It says project/rescued/original car, with priorities elsewhere LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 So, I decided the Plastidip process takes to long and just rattle canned the hood satin black. DSC_1398 by Rodan AZ, on Flickr Much better, IMHO... now it doesn't look like the car has herpes. Good enough, 'till I get a new hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 So, I decided the Plastidip process takes to long and just rattle canned the hood satin black. Much better, IMHO... now it doesn't look like the car has herpes. Good enough, 'till I get a new hood. Much better choice! Did the final walk through on the house new house today should be getting keys on the 6th and moving in on the 9th... Once we get settled in the Miata is going up on Jack stands and I'm finally going to do this work I've been putting off for way too long! 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Did the final walk through on the house new house today should be getting keys on the 6th and moving in on the 9th... Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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