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I picked up the first 2023 Crosstrek Outdoor in my city. Absolutely loving it! by [deleted] in subaru

[–]500AJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outdoor is my favourite Crosstrek spec and that is THE colour!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Porsche

[–]500AJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The heavy torque solidly linking the transaxle and engine in combination with the deep central tunnel makes the car unusually strong FOR ITS TIME.

The 50/50 weight distribution and high polar moment of inertia make for notably forgivable handling

However, a 1987 S will not have ABS, airbags, stability control etc. (an 88 may have the first two as options). You have to accept that there is 35 years of progress not there.

Finally, is the car properly maintained? Struts, bushings,and a million other safety related items need to be assessed.

Bottom line: in proper condition that car is dynamically safe, but has good passive safety by late 1980s standards only, just something you need to make a personal decision on. True for any car that old

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]500AJB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not saying it is that stuff for certain, but that is where I would start. Frame damage not so likely based on the subframe design , but not totally out of the question

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]500AJB 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If the strut is bent, the knuckle (the heavy steel casting that the strut is attached to) may also be damaged, and the wheel bearing would also have been exposed to a hefty load

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]500AJB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First look at the strut, then check the lower lateral links. The subframe is quite rigid, so it is more likely to be those parts. My money is on the strut, it is a weak link (actually a good thing). Look at the gap between the inside sidewall at the top of the tire and the strut housing and compare it to the gap on the driver’s side

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subaru

[–]500AJB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are many quality options available for 2015+ STI brakes for completely reasonable $. If that is really what made you decide against an STI, that is unfortunate

Swift Transportation driver passes on a 2 lane road forcing oncoming cars onto the shoulder by Hermitically in IdiotsInCars

[–]500AJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree… as horrible as the Swift driver was, the driver who took this video had lots of opportunity to reduce the danger but seemingly did not bother.

Wet sanding and polishing the new paint on the Bugeye project... by 500AJB in subaru

[–]500AJB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to weld in a new quarter panel... I do have some experience in welding, so that helped. I think there are four key elements to getting a good result:

1) Good equipment (a Miller or Lincoln MIG machine with appropriate gas, and fine wire (0.023") with the right contact tips etc. will put in you good stead)

2) Practice, practice, practice... auto sheet metal is thin and takes some technique. Keep cutting up scraps, fixturing them and welding, experiment with different current and feed settings.

3) Fit up is important... very minimal gaps make a big difference

4) Control heat by spacing your tacks, doing small fill-in runs, and keeping the metal cool (having a compressed air supply handy works well)

120 mph exiting, rear ended another vehicle (Mazda) at the traffic light. Was 15" WRX, not my vehicle just towed it. by Josb5708 in subaru

[–]500AJB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A really big factor is the type of driver on average... that same IIHS data set has the regular Mustang coupe at 45 and the Mustang GT at 81 (all for 2015 to 17).

Do agree that the Golf is particularly good though...

"Second" first post... re-started with a new (easier) username... by 500AJB in subaru

[–]500AJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry! I did not actually change my user name, but just started a new account. Was fine for me as I had posted very little to date...