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biohazard
03-03-2011, 06:09 PM
I realized I haven't posted any pictures yet of it.

This is what it looked like up to this afternoon.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/164173_832465345780_16918054_45711408_1374866_n.jp g

And now with new wheels!
Pre-wash
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188795_857502426270_16918054_46209814_547038_n.jpg
Post-wash
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85XR7Project
03-03-2011, 07:47 PM
ooh those headlights need a polish!
biohazard
03-03-2011, 08:08 PM
They aren't that bad, the Forester gets very dirty and the camera on my phone isn't the best.
Domestic Disturbance
03-04-2011, 12:48 AM
first pic all I could think was 'needs wheels' haha. Well done on the updated ones
biohazard
03-18-2011, 09:29 PM
Well the motor went out on me on my way to Cedar Rapids from Ames, crap.
AutoMods
03-18-2011, 10:26 PM
what happened, those motors are super reliable, especially when left near stock
Drifte
03-19-2011, 12:32 AM
Yea what did happen?!
biohazard
03-19-2011, 06:36 AM
We were about 5 miles west from the casion in Tama when I started to hear a a wierd ticking noise, thought it was from the ratty Dakota that was in front of us. Let of the gas and it would go away, press on the gas it would get louder. Came over the hill to the Montour exit and she died. When we stopped and opened the hood, there was quite a bit of smoke. Tried to start it and it sounded like there were rocks in the oil pan. My wife wasn't very happy to be stranded halfway to Cedar Rapids. No oil pressure light or high coolant temps.
AutoMods
03-19-2011, 11:24 PM
hmmm wonder if that was related to the problem you had when you bought it. i remember reading you had to replace a valve when you bought it.
Drifte
03-21-2011, 08:01 AM
Sucks, but yea must have dropped the valve. Hopefully you can find a donor engine.
biohazard
03-21-2011, 10:45 AM
Going to Wrench n Go on Thursday to hopefully pick up a motor.
JustinS
03-27-2011, 09:51 PM
Sucks your engine went out, get another swapped in there and maybe add some boost while you're at it.
mark_andrews
06-10-2011, 09:58 PM
Nice ride. Although it probably need some serious cleaning and some subaru oem parts replacement :p. But I think this is a sweet ride. Two thumbs up
biohazard
06-16-2011, 04:18 PM
Ended up trading this for a 99 Impreza Outback.