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Forum: New England 06-05-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 542
Posted By DSMsuby
Yes. Nope, but I use to live in...

Yes.



Nope, but I use to live in Squantum, MA close to the water with a view of the Boston skyline when my wife was an intern at one of the Harvard Hospitals.



Mass cops are really tough...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-05-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,368
Posted By DSMsuby
I was doing about 25-35mph and a bird flew in...

I was doing about 25-35mph and a bird flew in front of the car while trying to cross the road. I must have blinked cause I didn't see where it went after I heard a thump. Several days later I was...
Forum: New England 06-04-2007, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 542
Posted By DSMsuby
BTW, not sure if you realized this yet but if...

BTW, not sure if you realized this yet but if your exhaust is louder than stock you are going to get plenty of tickets. And you WILL be paying for it for a long time because it will also cause your...
Forum: New England 06-01-2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 542
Posted By DSMsuby
Even though you don't own a DSM get to know this...

Even though you don't own a DSM get to know this group... http://newengdsm.org/forums/

One of the best group of car enthusiasts you will find around. They meet monthly and a lot of them race up...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-17-2007, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By DSMsuby
1. There are kits for testing hydrocarbons in...

1. There are kits for testing hydrocarbons in radiator; any recommendations. My thought is that if I damaged the head gasket this will tell me. -- Yes and No. Most times this type of tester is...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-14-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 944
Views: 147,419
Posted By DSMsuby
:rolleyes: ...

:rolleyes:

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57081&page=11

The filter in the oil feed line idea is similar to how some auto trannies have a filter and some don't. The filter is...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-23-2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,319
Posted By DSMsuby
Take a turbo off your car. Look straight down...

Take a turbo off your car. Look straight down the opening where the exhaust hits the turbo first then tell me the air is distributed evenly.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 04-23-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,337
Posted By DSMsuby
One thing the dealer won't tell you is when a...

One thing the dealer won't tell you is when a turbo dies it eats oil because the bearing clearances go out the window and the oil gets burned up as it seeps out the compressor side and goes through...
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 04-23-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By DSMsuby
It's rare but it can happen even on a new knock...

It's rare but it can happen even on a new knock sensor. Still, it only happened for an instant. The one time it was really noticeable is when I just filled up in NJ with the cheapest no-name gas...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-23-2007, 05:45 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,319
Posted By DSMsuby
Buy a pin wheel, hold the shaft and blow at one...

Buy a pin wheel, hold the shaft and blow at one of the blades.

Similarly, the exhaust pulse is focused on one or a few turbine blades which puts an uneven amount of twisting/bending force on a...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-20-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 885
Posted By DSMsuby
Here you go.... ...

Here you go....

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57081&page=11

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20301#post20301
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-19-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By DSMsuby
Mike Hunt. Say it quickly. :) He was a friend...

Mike Hunt. Say it quickly. :) He was a friend of mine in High School. Really.

Rao, you might have some competition.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-19-2007, 06:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 885
Posted By DSMsuby
The dealership should drop the oil pan and check...

The dealership should drop the oil pan and check for metal at the bottom. They will most likely open up the oil filter to take a look as well.
Forum: Suspension/Brakes 04-16-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 447
Posted By DSMsuby
I forgot to consider whether you are lubing the...

I forgot to consider whether you are lubing the lug nuts and using a torque wrench to tighten. A loose or missing lug nut can also cause problems on top of a rotor that is too thin. Also, make sure...
Forum: Pre-purchase Questions 04-16-2007, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By DSMsuby
Although I don't know these cars as well as DSMs...

Although I don't know these cars as well as DSMs Subaru trannies are not like Audi/Volvo/Chrysler trannies. So unless you plan on adding a turbo to your 6 cylinder then I wouldn't worry about it.
Forum: Pre-purchase Questions 04-15-2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 778
Posted By DSMsuby
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55604...

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55604

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57081
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 04-13-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By DSMsuby
Generally speaking most people with a naturally...

Generally speaking most people with a naturally aspirated motor should use 87. BUT, if you tend to drive your car hard and floor the pedal on occasion and you notice the car makes a pinging noise or...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-12-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,279
Posted By DSMsuby
I could have sworn instructions similar to that...

I could have sworn instructions similar to that was printed on the visor of our 2003 WRX.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 04-12-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,373
Posted By DSMsuby
Even more ironic is we still get that magazine...

Even more ironic is we still get that magazine even though we traded in our WRX over 2 years ago.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 04-12-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,373
Posted By DSMsuby
Good news considering I am still currently...

Good news considering I am still currently shopping for an LGT. Seriously, I have been on the fence lately about whether I should start reconsidering my 2nd choice (Acura RDX). Having worked as a...
Forum: Subaru News & Rumors 04-12-2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 807
Posted By DSMsuby
This is the one I want. Although, $54k is a...

This is the one I want.

Although, $54k is a bit high. I'm hoping that it is only that high because of AU tariff taxes and what not and US prices would be lower.
Forum: Intake and Exhaust 04-12-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 928
Posted By DSMsuby
have 17 years experience with DSMs and this is...

have 17 years experience with DSMs and this is what I have seen.

The bellmouth is similar to our 02 housings. Stock o2 housings are made of cast iron and are not known to crack readily. In fact,...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-12-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By DSMsuby
If it is injector related then you would be able...

If it is injector related then you would be able to see the car is running lean by either monitoring 02s or checking for detonation on the plugs. But my hunch is it is not injector related. A weak...
Forum: Legacy Photos (2005-2009) 04-12-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,870
Posted By DSMsuby
The steering wheel on that Acura is sexy!

The steering wheel on that Acura is sexy!
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-12-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By DSMsuby
Don't assume. I've visited many dealerships that...

Don't assume. I've visited many dealerships that use aftermarket plugs. Most of them go with Champion which is total crap and has been known to cause problems similar to what you are describing.

...
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