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Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-08-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 36
Why am I only getting 27MPG?
Views: 1,740
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Something to consider is that colder air requires...

Something to consider is that colder air requires more fuel to obtain the same ratio because of the increased density. The extra power sure is nice though.

I am sure Subaru's advertised numbers...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 01-18-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 66
Best way to get Boxer Rumble (w/o hogzaust ) for cheap!
Views: 3,551
Posted By jtothe Spec B
I have to say I miss the thrumpy sound of the...

I have to say I miss the thrumpy sound of the unequal length stock header but it's hard to argue with 30 Lbs/Ft of low end torque from the equal length Perrin header. The sound didn't take long to...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 01-18-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 137
How to make an STS "Shorty Shifter"
Views: 22,704
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Bench vise all the way. Run the tap down past...

Bench vise all the way. Run the tap down past the threads you're going to grab so you don't have to worry about getting it started after cutting and life will be good.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 01-15-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 137
How to make an STS "Shorty Shifter"
Views: 22,704
Posted By jtothe Spec B
[QUOTE=wsf0817;542776]Without busting out MS...

[QUOTE=wsf0817;542776]Without busting out MS paint for force balance drawings (I guess you never took a statics class, or even got very far in physics) think of it this way.



Why the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-22-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 451
Dealer tech takes my car on a 'test drive', at WOT... And I have video evidence...
Views: 107,640
Posted By jtothe Spec B
I would like to say to the two losers who...

I would like to say to the two losers who disrespected you and your car that you two idiots deserve lame, normally aspirated cars built for morons like yourselves. I'm sure you had a nice time in...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 06-18-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Exhaust Leak / Boost Leak? (Video Inside)
Views: 1,053
Posted By jtothe Spec B
I should have watched the video with better sound...

I should have watched the video with better sound before my first post. That's more noise than a leak at the gauge could cause.

Hmmmmm.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 06-18-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Exhaust Leak / Boost Leak? (Video Inside)
Views: 1,053
Posted By jtothe Spec B
I see you have a boost gauge in the cabin. Is it...

I see you have a boost gauge in the cabin. Is it mechanical and driven by a vacuum / boost line from the motor?

I had one develop a leak when the hose met the gauge and under pressure it would...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-18-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Cross Threaded / Broken SPark Plug 07 Spec B
Views: 1,616
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Fair enough. The more demand you put on...

Fair enough. The more demand you put on something the shorter the service life, no matter what it is.

The car is running noticeably smoother. Not sure I feel a difference in power, just...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-17-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Cross Threaded / Broken SPark Plug 07 Spec B
Views: 1,616
Posted By jtothe Spec B
BigTree, that is exactly what I did and it worked...

BigTree, that is exactly what I did and it worked like a charm. I probably sent the sucker in and out 20 times cleaning it and re-greasing it each time. I wish I would have gone striaght to doing...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-15-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Cross Threaded / Broken SPark Plug 07 Spec B
Views: 1,616
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Ya, 60K, I'm just kind of loony. New is better....

Ya, 60K, I'm just kind of loony. New is better. At least I thought it would be.

I picked up some Nickel based anti-seize after being told that the grey stuff is a di-electric. I actually even...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-14-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Cross Threaded / Broken SPark Plug 07 Spec B
Views: 1,616
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Angry Cross Threaded / Broken SPark Plug 07 Spec B

After 25K miles I figured I would replace my spark plugs cause that's the way I am. I Started on the driver's side knowing it would be the biggest pain based on Boxer2.5GT's sweet write up. ...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 04-23-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 27
CEL Code P0031?
Views: 3,448
Posted By jtothe Spec B
There has to be something more to this. Spending...

There has to be something more to this. Spending this kind of money every 10 months in order to have the header doesn't really pan out.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-23-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Perrin headers = bad 02 sensor?
Views: 542
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Same deal for me. Second fault in 8 months. I...

Same deal for me. Second fault in 8 months. I too have a Perrin EL Header. Replacing the front sensor cured the problem but only for about 8K miles. I don't think wiring is the issue for me. I...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 03-16-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 934
Sticky: Growling/Clunking noise in rear while accelerating hard in 1st or 2nd ??
Views: 56,497
Posted By jtothe Spec B
07 Spec B with stock Bilsteins, H&R Springs, 22mm...

07 Spec B with stock Bilsteins, H&R Springs, 22mm Perrin Torsion bars, Perrin torsion bar mounts, Perrin control arms, Perrin endlinks. 300whp, 17K Miles, stock wheels / tires.

Growls like a...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-02-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 38
Tire Sizes for the Spec.B OEM Wheel
Views: 4,173
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Let us know how they look and perform. I'm about...

Let us know how they look and perform. I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a pair for my SpecB soon. I've got my car lowered and wonder if the 40 series tire and stiffer springs would be too...
Forum: Pre-purchase Questions 11-28-2008, 09:11 AM
Replies: 136
downside to legacy GT spec B?
Views: 5,823
Posted By jtothe Spec B
m_a_b, I hear ya. The rarity is cool. I can...

m_a_b, I hear ya. The rarity is cool. I can pretty much count on having the only Spec-B wherever I'm heading.

I am still interested in running into a LGT through the mountain twisties. I...
Forum: Pre-purchase Questions 11-22-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 136
downside to legacy GT spec B?
Views: 5,823
Posted By jtothe Spec B
"To each their own" Spec B for Me. ...

"To each their own"

Spec B for Me.

Especially when Perrin is just about everywhere on' er
Forum: Pre-purchase Questions 11-14-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 136
downside to legacy GT spec B?
Views: 5,823
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Nobody has mentioned the all aluminum control...

Nobody has mentioned the all aluminum control arms that further set the spec b apart from the GT. True that you can buy better shocks but when you consider the whole system was desinged to reduce...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 08-12-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 79
Foglight DRL mod: Make your fogs work as DRLs
Views: 19,250
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Great walkthrough. Thanks for taking the time...

Great walkthrough. Thanks for taking the time Zuczek.

One question. What's the purpose of the diode? Is it necessary or just a precaution.

Thanks!
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications 07-25-2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 79
Foglight DRL mod: Make your fogs work as DRLs
Views: 19,250
Posted By jtothe Spec B
Has anyone thought about just swapping the wires...

Has anyone thought about just swapping the wires between the fog lights and low beams. I know it would mean you'd have to run the fogs whenever you want low beams but it would eliminate any cutting...
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