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Ok so I haven't been able to shake wanting an extra row of radiator in the summers here. Unfortunately they don't make a lot of 3.6 5EAT radiators soy options are:
OEM radiator spec:  Possible alternative fits with transmission cooler;   I would have to get new fittings welded on and the top "pins" relocated, but "2703" radiators seem like they should fit AND have the cooler built in. I have read a few forum posts about similar mods, but not much detail than "I had it made." seems they modified a 2010 STI performance radiator, get it modified for dual inlets, and add a secondary transmission cooler. I don't want to go on a fools errand but my coolant boiling off earlier this summer scared the crap out of me and the heat is no joke out here. Any thoughts?
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Wasabi the J posted:Any thoughts? It's getting harder and harder to find, but do you have radiator shop nearby? Those guys can work magic.
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Just listed my bugeye WRX wagon today and immediately got five people asking about it. Hopefully it moves quickly. One guy wanted to trade his OEM lights for my Morette headlights. I told him no and he kept insisting how easy of a swap it was.  I picked up my Crosstrek last Sunday and honestly it's nice to trade up from boy racer to dad. Twenty years of car tech are also very nice to have, like built in Bluetooth and navigation.
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Aug 8, 2021 03:29
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Motronic posted:It's getting harder and harder to find, but do you have radiator shop nearby? Those guys can work magic. I'm in Las Vegas so I'm open to help finding out. What can something like what cost? I want to pay fair I just also don't want to waste cash badly.
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Aug 8, 2021 03:52
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It's a 3.6r but you are in Vegas. Get aftermarket aluminum rad and a nice big transmission cooler. The lines are extremely easy to get to.
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Aug 8, 2021 14:12
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Wasabi the J posted:I'm in Las Vegas so I'm open to help finding out. What can something like what cost? You're not walking out of a rad shop for under $500 for them to do pretty much anything at all. So yeah, it's not gonna be cheap. I'd guess it's on the scale of what wrar's talking about, perhaps more, but you end up with exactly what you want as far as fitment.
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Aug 8, 2021 16:21
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Wrar posted:It's a 3.6r but you are in Vegas. Get aftermarket aluminum rad and a nice big transmission cooler. The lines are extremely easy to get to. So just get the STI manual rad, and a transmission cooler?
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PolishPandaBear posted:
lol a 2020 WRX was my responsible dad car purchase. I like my wife's 2012 RAV with the good Toyota V6 but I don't see the point of the small CUVs over something like the WRX really.
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Well, maybe if it had a hatch…. Maybe we can trick SoA into thinking a “Crosstrek STI” is a good idea.
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Aug 9, 2021 02:22
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hobbesmaster posted:Well, maybe if it had a hatch…. Now you're talking...
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Aug 9, 2021 02:46
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I, too, need a hatch to gain storage space in my line of sight. Speaking of utility. I need to reframe the garage doors. I could have waited to borrow a trailer or just get poo poo done. 
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Aug 9, 2021 02:47
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hobbesmaster posted:Maybe we can trick SoA into thinking a “Crosstrek STI” is a good idea. It would be CVT only.
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Aug 9, 2021 02:56
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:It would be CVT only. Probably true Speaking of CVTs do they surge a bit like a dual clutch or is this one being stupid? I basically stopped driving the car once I got my other one but family is finally able to visit so I've noticed that as both cars are in use.
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Aug 9, 2021 04:35
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Charles posted:Probably true Its probably being stupid. Specifically the CVT has a "learning" thing that you can "reset". Depending on year it may be as simple as leaving the battery disconnected for a while. https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/reset-cvt-learning.430217/
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hobbesmaster posted:Its probably being stupid. Specifically the CVT has a "learning" thing that you can "reset". Depending on year it may be as simple as leaving the battery disconnected for a while. https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/reset-cvt-learning.430217/ Hmm. I will just complain to the dealer next time I'm in. It's way too jerky. Also, 2020 Impreza, 6.5" Starlink, does anybody know if there's a speaker test function? There are two speakers in the driver's position and one of them isn't working. I can use the fader / balance but want to know which of the two.
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hobbesmaster posted:Well, maybe if it had a hatch…. I love having the extra space. I don't think I'll ever own a car that isn't a hatchback. If i did want something a little more fun I'd probably go for the Impreza Sport over a WRX because of it.
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hey I've never bought one before but what's an okay cheap-as-dirt roof rack that could be slapped on an 07 WRX sedan roof? Thule and Yakimas are overpriced as fuuuuuuuuuuck
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Duke Chin posted:hey I've never bought one before but what's an okay cheap-as-dirt roof rack that could be slapped on an 07 WRX sedan roof? Thule and Yakimas are overpriced as fuuuuuuuuuuck That one doesn't have rails on top, right? Is this a permanent install? If it's just for transporting something across town, i just used pool noodles and cam straps going through the doors on my wife's former Camry. 
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Duke Chin posted:hey I've never bought one before but what's an okay cheap-as-dirt roof rack that could be slapped on an 07 WRX sedan roof? Thule and Yakimas are overpriced as fuuuuuuuuuuck Cheap as dirt usually doesn't go with roof racks. Usually used Craigslist is your best bet
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Wasabi the J posted:That one doesn't have rails on top, right? Is this a permanent install? lol I've gotta transport an interior door from store -> home tomorrow so this is definitely the route I'm going with but long-term yeah probably gonna need a more permanent solution since somehow I'm a dang homeowner now. Charles posted:Cheap as dirt usually doesn't go with roof racks. Usually used Craigslist is your best bet
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Aug 10, 2021 05:16
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Or Facebook marketplace now I guess. Is the roof totally naked?
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I think I have figured out my LSD which will be the Subaru helical one. They are rare as hens teeth but I don’t want to deal with a clutch pack and the cost is about the same. Anybody know a good source for the transmission? There are lots of JDM ones available with about 60k on them which is what I’d like, just curious if anybody has any particular recommendations for a good seller. I’m on the east coast of the US. I want it shipped to me or will pick it up, but I’m not interested in pulling it myself.
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Hello, Subaru thread. While I was at the Subaru dealer getting my Outback's airbag replaced, I asked the service advisor to whom I was assigned if she could get me a quote for my husband's car, which needs a new alternator. My husband's car is... a 2007 Saab 92x. The parts department said an alternator for a 2007 WRX would be almost $600. We didn't order one, because that seems really expensive even for a part for this car. There's gotta be a cheaper alternative, right?
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Advanced Auto, Auto Zone, RockAuto.com, O-O-O' Reilly's (sorry, only 1 O), Napa, and likely a half dozen other places I'm immediately not remembering. If he's changing the part himself, you can find an alternator for $150-300ish. Was it $600 just for the alternator itself, or was labor included in the quote? If he's changing it himself, it will save you some money, but $600 seems about where I'd see a quote. Also a dealer is not going to install parts you buy elsewhere, so you'll want to look at another shop if that's your plan. Saab having been a GM product at the time, you mind find one on a GM parts wholesaler site, but that will almost certainly link you to an ebay page. CRUSTY MINGE fucked around with this message at 03:34 on Aug 11, 2021 |
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zonohedron posted:Hello, Subaru thread. While I was at the Subaru dealer getting my Outback's airbag replaced, I asked the service advisor to whom I was assigned if she could get me a quote for my husband's car, which needs a new alternator. Internet says the 92x wasn't made in 2007, but still, Rock Auto has 'em from about $60 to about $180, plus yeah, most parts stores should carry 'em. The alternator on my Legacy was like $140 from O'reilly. Changing it is a piece of cake, it's front and center on top of the engine, it's like ten minutes tops. I have no idea where $600 came from.
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rickiep00h posted:Internet says the 92x wasn't made in 2007, but still, Rock Auto has 'em from about $60 to about $180, plus yeah, most parts stores should carry 'em. The alternator on my Legacy was like $140 from O'reilly. Changing it is a piece of cake, it's front and center on top of the engine, it's like ten minutes tops. I have no idea where $600 came from. You forgot the new belt. That's another $200.
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Wasabi the J posted:You forgot the new belt. That's another $200. Oh good call the belt was $24 I think. And removing it/loosening it is a necessary part of replacing the alternator sooooo
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rickiep00h posted:Internet says the 92x wasn't made in 2007, but still, Rock Auto has 'em from about $60 to about $180, plus yeah, most parts stores should carry 'em. The alternator on my Legacy was like $140 from O'reilly. Changing it is a piece of cake, it's front and center on top of the engine, it's like ten minutes tops. I have no idea where $600 came from. 9-2x came out in 2005, then only had a 2006 after Edit: parts store alternators can be a gamble. Not sure if anybody reputable remans them now.
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Charles posted:9-2x came out in 2005. They might not have even lasted to 2007, not 100% sure From what I found on google it was literally just 05-06.
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rickiep00h posted:From what I found on google it was literally just 05-06. Yeah sorry I read your post wrong and fixed mine. Thought you said didn't come out until for some reason.
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Also changing the alternator on these is super easy. I did mine in an O'Reily's parking lot with a few tools that were rattling around in the back of my car. I think you're supposed to stretch the belt out a bit before putting it on or something though, I kept having to tighten it every week or so I drove it for a while, these guys can probably give better advice. I just had the bolt holding the alternator in place snap in half on the interstate. Once I figured out what it was I shimmed it enough the power steering and alternator would mostly work using a set of allen keys and drove it to the nearest car parts store.
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zonohedron posted:Hello, Subaru thread. While I was at the Subaru dealer getting my Outback's airbag replaced, I asked the service advisor to whom I was assigned if she could get me a quote for my husband's car, which needs a new alternator. For clarification, it's a 2006 92x Aero; I was misremembering it as a 2007. I think the Aero has some different (STI-derived) parts, but I don't know if the alternator is one of them (I've only looked into it very briefly, which told me it should be more like $200 for the part) I had a local mechanic quote me parts and labor, and they said about $400. This Subaru dealer has been great to me in the past, but not so great I want to pay an extra $200 on top. Any input is appreciated!
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Are those OEM parts or aftermarket? That sounds kind of high but not completely terrible for aftermarket, not sure how much the OEM ones are. It really is extremely simple to replace yourself but I get that some people don't want to deal with it. That would bring the price down to about $150 including the new belt since you might as well replace the belt it's attached to.
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A brand new Subaru alternator is about 530 dollars. An equivalent reman Denso is like 150-200. Changing it can be done in less than an hour. Honestly 300-400 sounds reasonable.
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Fucks sake, $530, I'd rather give PowerBastards the $400~ they want for a high output alternator. But then I'd need an expensive battery or two to handle it and something to waste that much power on in/on the car.
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Oh, for some reason I thought an alternator was more like $100. If it's that much it sounds reasonable, yeah. I don't remember how much mine cost because I was in a panic over already being late to meet someone before my car problems slowed me down for another hour and having another six hours of driving ahead of me after that.
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Charles posted:Or Facebook marketplace now I guess. Is the roof totally naked? Yup naked as a jaybird outside of the stock channels built in My car is excruciatingly stock af
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I for one am glad that the alternator is easily accessible on my Crosstrek. I spent way too much money on my last car (2009 Dodge Caliber  ) because the alternator went out twice. That fucker was underneath the engine, and nigh impossible to replace without a lift, so it was in the shop for two days each time.I can tell you it was a trip to look under the hood and see that there's plenty of room, and easy accessibility, compared to the garbage American cars I've owned in the past.
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How much weight does an aluminum Hood on a GC8 coupe save over OEM? Is it worth it for a Rallycross car?
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daslog posted:How much weight does an aluminum Hood on a GC8 coupe save over OEM? Is it worth it for a Rallycross car? It's about 5-10 kgs from memory. It's not worth it.
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