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What is this discussion about? Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, Subaru, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester

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#5261 of 5330 Re: Heavy Duty Clutch on X Forester? [kavoom] by ateixeira Jun 05, 2006 (8:05 am)
Replying to: kavoom (Jun 04, 2006 6:54 am) ACT makes aftermarket clutches for Subies, but I'm not sure if they fit yours. They made fitments for earlier models, as you mentioned.   Load-leveling struts are sold on the Forester LL Bean right here in the USA, but someone looked up the price and it was painfully expensive, at least the list price. $200 plus each IIRC.   -juice
#5262 of 5330 war stories by steve_ HOST Jul 01, 2006 (8:05 am)
I'm trying to collect a few real world stories where people have had a warranty repair claim denied because of a mod. Here's the link:   My Mod Voided My Warranty!   Second-hand stories are fine, but first hand accounts would be terrific. Thanks,   Steve, Host Replies to this message: subi4obs (Jul 11, 2006 7:36 am) rangner (Jul 11, 2006 2:17 pm) subi4obs (Jul 11, 2006 10:57 pm)
#5263 of 5330 Re: Heavy Duty Clutch on X Forester? [kavoom] by kens Jul 01, 2006 (9:09 am)
Replying to: kavoom (Jun 04, 2006 6:54 am) I'm not sure if you can install an STi clutch on a Forester. If I recall correctly, the Forester and most other Subarus use a push type clutch whereas the STi uses a pull type (or the other way around).   Have you tried looking at aftermarket clutches like ACT? I know that back when I had a Forester, they had kits that were compatible with the Impreza/Forester line.   Another thought would be to see if a Forester XT clutch could be used. I believe the entire drivetrain on the XT is strengthened compared to the naturally aspirated models.   Ken
#5264 of 5330 Re: war stories [steve_] by subi4obs Jul 11, 2006 (7:36 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 01, 2006 8:05 am) Thanks for beginning that message thread. Should be interesting. I'll try and watch for anything that might be said there about adding a grille in front of the radiator. I put a simple aluminum wire mesh screen on my '04 Impreza Outback Sport because it looked so vulnerable to possible off-road debris which it might encounter. I figured it could at least help prevent some kicked up stones or wayward sticks from causing damage and maybe a leak. I mean, heck, that radiator grille on the Impreza is almost nonexistant (none for the lower half!) I've been concerned about air flow, though, ever since putting that mesh screen on there. However, it hasn't seemed to make any difference in coolant temperature or fan run times. But then again, I hadn't really timed how long or often the fan runs before and after the "mod" either. I know the fan starts and stops a few times at fast-food drive-thru's but it seemed to do that anyhow during the first months I had the car before that grille addition. I just think the dealership would see it as a plausible reason for denying a warranty fix, of any kind, if something ever goes wrong so that makes me want to remove it before taking it in for service and yet I hate to go through the trouble-- in fact, the risk of doing damage to the radiator when putting it in or taking it out (two parts: above/below) has me believing it could be worse than leaving it alone from now on. Replies to this message: rangner (Jul 11, 2006 2:17 pm) subi4obs (Jul 11, 2006 10:57 pm)
#5265 of 5330 Re: war stories [subi4obs] by rangner Jul 11, 2006 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: subi4obs (Jul 11, 2006 7:36 am) Nah I wouldn't worry about taking it off. I would be suprised if they said anything about it. By the way, how did you attach the screen to guard the radiator? Eric Replies to this message: subi4obs (Jul 11, 2006 10:57 pm)
#5266 of 5330 Re: war stories [rangner] by subi4obs Jul 11, 2006 (10:57 pm)
Replying to: rangner (Jul 11, 2006 2:17 pm) Yep, they might not notice it much. Won't be in the way at all either. I just used plastic ties going through the most convenient holes found around there. The two parts practically fit in there okay without them but those hold it tight. I had to bend the top corners of the upper piece of screen mesh so it would squeeze into the space available, but other than that it was all a matter of sliding them between the bumper and radiator while the original grille was unclipped. Oh, with two holes made in the screen for those snap-together points to go through it. That's all I remember about it anyhow. Only possibilty of damage comes from that squeeze into the upper space. The lower part went in from below very easily. Thanks for the confidence, Eric, I won't say a word about it when I take the car in for its 30K mile checkup.
#5267 of 5330 Brake Pads by ateixeira Jul 27, 2006 (2:01 pm)
Ok, looks like I need new front brake pads. I heard some squeel and they look like they've reached the squeelers.   So...OE or aftermarket (Hawk)?   Also, any links to a good set of instructions? I've done brakes on the Miata so it should not be too hard, but there are more pistons on this set.   -juice Replies to this message: hondafriek (Jul 27, 2006 4:54 pm) ateixeira (Jul 28, 2006 10:20 am) lucien2 (Jul 28, 2006 10:45 am) jfl (Jul 27, 2006 5:14 pm) lucien2 (Jul 27, 2006 9:22 pm)
#5268 of 5330 Re: Brake Pads [ateixeira] by hondafriek Jul 27, 2006 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2006 2:01 pm) juice, I have had dismal experience with Hawk pads, the metallic particles transfered onto the back of my rotors, ruined a perfectly good set of rotors.    I am not the only one, a couple of friends had a similar experience. Changing pads is relatively simple just use a big C clamp to compress the pistons, don't forget to clean and grease the sliders on the calipers.Oh! and if the master cylinder is full to the top remove a little fluid before you compress the pistons,otherwise it will overflow and you don't want brake fluid on painted surfaces.   Brake fluid is an excellent paint remover.     Cheers Pat. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 28, 2006 10:20 am) lucien2 (Jul 28, 2006 10:45 am)
#5269 of 5330 Re: Brake Pads [ateixeira] by jfl Jul 27, 2006 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2006 2:01 pm) juice,   where else but scoobymods for instructions! you should know that   as well as the oe pads worked for you, i'd stick with them.   jim
#5270 of 5330 Re: Brake Pads [ateixeira] by lucien2 Jul 27, 2006 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2006 2:01 pm) The OE pads are all good, Juice. I also have to chime in here and waive you off of Hawk pads. The OE pads are a pretty performance oriented pad as OE things go. As stated earlier, bring your C clamp and a shim to push both pistons at once. Or check S&^%$mods.

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