PhilT Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I finally got sick of losing the damn popits, not being able to get them into where they are supposed to go, and breaking them off, so I replaced them all on the engine cover with some studs and wing nuts. Simple, easy and no more struggling with those little buggers ! I think by replacing the engine cover, it should help funnel air into the IC, and also it's somewhere to place the STi water spray nozzles, that will be my next project. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 good work... wing nuts not so much my thing.... but it probably is the best solution for removing the cover quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Dude, at least paint the wingnuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Dude, at least paint the wingnuts. Why would I want to paint stainless steel ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Why would I want to paint stainless steel ? so they match and dont stick out like a sore thumb. assuming you care about that sort of thing. *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 You can also tap the metal bracket and use 1/2 bolts. Loots a little cleaner IMO. Those popits are a PITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hifiandmtb Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Nope - those wingnuts look terrible. Anything would look better IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 just get some new popits that aren't worn out....i have a bag of them next to me on my desk...i just replace them as the wear out instead of fightng with them My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 you'll void your warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidinNY Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 maybe try some 1/4 turn Dzus clips.. I use them on the race bikes, they are quick easy and look good. You can get a rivet style backpiece or a clip on style. Both work great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 /\ weener!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 maybe try some 1/4 turn Dzus clips.. I use them on the race bikes, they are quick easy and look good. You can get a rivet style backpiece or a clip on style. Both work great. Looks better I agree, I'll have to machine up some pins at work that fit now. Where would I get these Dzus clips from ? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Oh snap! That cover ain't never gonna fly off by itself! Hey bro, just make sure that the hardware is either stainless or you've got some anti-seize on there.... <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidinNY Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Any decent bike shop will sell them otherwise go to KneeDraggers.com - Sportbike Parts, Accessories, and Apparel or Street & Competition - Shop Online I highly recommend both places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 JEGS High Performance - Car, Truck, Street, and Drag Racing Performance Parts carries them as well... I believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 PhilT, before you changed it to studs and nuts, where did you get your popits? i need like 5 of'em.. Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 get them at a dealer. btw how many times do you take the cover off that you wear them out? bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 get them at a dealer. btw how many times do you take the cover off that you wear them out? bosco About twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 get them at a dealer. btw how many times do you take the cover off that you wear them out? bosco Cover comes off at least once a week so I can clean underneath it Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Option 2.... drop the cover and run without it. I haven't had mine on for over a year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 I had mine off for a while now, in fact it was off when you gave my engine the evil eye in Niagara, I knew you were mentally loosening that nut I just felt I would prefer it to look more "stock" like, incase I ever get stopped by the Po Po, and I tend to think it does help a little funnel airflow into the IC. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Cover comes off at least once a week so I can clean underneath it Sure thing PhilOC. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XToutbackfan Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Great idea! I'm 10 days into owning my '06 XT, and, of course, I wanted to look under the cover. Damn those plastic parts!! Already lost one and busted one. I didn't know they were called "popits". I would call 'em popsh$^%ts. Can you tell me how you anchored the bolt for the wing nut?? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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