the car has some pinstriping done to it in paint that I am not too wild about but am unsure if I have the skill to remove without damaging the factory paint which for the most part is pretty decent.
meet Tina!
old habits die hard
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I had told myself I was through with subarus until I went through a succession of other brands with varying degrees of success. as luck would have it I found this beauty just a stone's throw away from home. She's already 5mt swapped by the previous owner. albeit missing 2nd, 3rd, R, but with the all important 1st gear to limp home.
the car has some pinstriping done to it in paint that I am not too wild about but am unsure if I have the skill to remove without damaging the factory paint which for the most part is pretty decent.
meet Tina!
the car has some pinstriping done to it in paint that I am not too wild about but am unsure if I have the skill to remove without damaging the factory paint which for the most part is pretty decent.
meet Tina!
1994 Touring Wagon: ruby mica, 5mt swapped
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Pntaste4evr99
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Re: old habits die hard
Very clean wagon
94 Winestone SS 5MT Rob 550 20g. (Pickle)
Original WA car with 460k miles and climbing
Original WA car with 460k miles and climbing
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mike-tracy
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Re: old habits die hard
A 5mt swapped TW, badass! You still living in West Seattle with that ultimate commuter 97 passat TDI?
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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originalcyn
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Re: old habits die hard
Pin stripping is very....epic.
Re: old habits die hard
I will get some close ups of the pin stripes... They will blow your mind.
Mike I'm in the Ballard area now and the Passat was wrecked about 3 years ago.
Mike I'm in the Ballard area now and the Passat was wrecked about 3 years ago.
1994 Touring Wagon: ruby mica, 5mt swapped
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mike-tracy
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Re: old habits die hard
Damn didnt realize it had been that long.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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originalcyn
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Re: old habits die hard
Delightful! Personally i would have gone with a different color like mint or lavender, but cream pink seems to work.
Re: old habits die hard
haha
Tony
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90 Mazda Miata
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90 LS Spec rio red sold
91 SS rio red R.I.P
90 Mazda Miata
2005 GT SWP
92ss satinsvoice wrote:LOL! that block was like F*** THIS! IM OUT!
mike-tracy wrote:Word. I'd love to get my hands on one of those trannies, but I just can't stomach the cost
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mike-tracy
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Re: old habits die hard
I have a stock SS tranny I'll cut you a deal on. You can drive it before you buy as its still in my SS
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
Re: old habits die hard
the car is set up 3.9 cable trans, got a JY replacement and I'm halfway through the swap right now. but greatly appreciate the offer. thinking of going 6mt if this one breaks. But I don't plan to drive it too hard or turn up the power too much.
1994 Touring Wagon: ruby mica, 5mt swapped
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mike-tracy
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Re: old habits die hard
OK Cool
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
Re: old habits die hard
what's diffierent?
here's my transmission jack setup specific to subarus, crude but effective and I keep it out in the back 40 when not in use
here's my transmission jack setup specific to subarus, crude but effective and I keep it out in the back 40 when not in use
1994 Touring Wagon: ruby mica, 5mt swapped
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mike-tracy
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Re: old habits die hard
No pinstriping! I need to remove mine someday, as I have different door and fender than came from the factory.
I like your tranny jack! pretty creative.
How does she run now?
I like your tranny jack! pretty creative.
How does she run now?
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Re: old habits die hard
please tell me you saved the pinstriping so i can buy it off you! 
Kris
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'91 Mica White SS - R.I.P.
'88 White RX Turbo sedan - SOLD
'91 Black SS - SOLD
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Re: old habits die hard
I think I have some of it left on a rag at the bottom of the trash can i could grab for you
took a mixture of unicorn piss and gypsy tears to get it to come off
she runs great but the "low miles" clutch slips
it slips at about 4k in 3rd
really contemplating a 6sp now. its only money right?
took a mixture of unicorn piss and gypsy tears to get it to come off
she runs great but the "low miles" clutch slips
it slips at about 4k in 3rdreally contemplating a 6sp now. its only money right?
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Re: old habits die hard
If you are game for pulling your tranny or engine another time, you can convert to 06/07 wrx clutch kit, flywheel and clutch fork, along with a hydraulic master & slave and hydraulic pedal set. Easy, right? 
1992 Legacy SS 5mt, build in progress
Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.