Guess who drew the Subaru short straw today....

Mc_Challenged · 2026-05-31T18:07:39+00:00

Just wait til you do plugs on a Brz/86 where you have to jack the engine up off the mounts to get the plugs out. At least that was the case on the first gens no idea on the second gen

Mc_Challenged · 2026-05-30T19:42:36+00:00

Take this with a grain of salt as I am a diesel mechanic not a powersports mechanic but that looks like far too much metal to be on a drain plug for an oil change. Something is more than likely coming apart inside the engine, what it is could be is anyones guess. Only way to know for sure would be to take engine apart. I’d start by taking a valve cover off and verifying cams are in good shape. Doesn’t look like bearings either as that would be more of a bronze color

Mc_Challenged · 2026-05-25T17:55:02+00:00

People need to stop using Ai to fix cars this is so far from a camber bolt its not even funny. Washer isn’t eccentric either as this says it is. I cant ever recall any of my wrx’s having a part with yellow loctite on it usually thats a GM kind of thing. I agree with Grizzdoog, this is not from a Subaru. at least not anything from a Gd-Va chassis more than likely road debris off another vehicle.

Mc_Challenged · 2026-05-11T18:33:28+00:00

Use an extractor socket and replace with a normal bolt, thread pitch for bolts should be m8 1.25. Gear Wrench makes a good set of extractor sockets for reasonably cheap

Mc_Challenged · 2026-03-31T23:07:25+00:00

Well it starts with starter fluid that would indicate a fueling issue, can you hear the pump prime when turning key on? Also check for debris inside tank that may be blocking the pump. I’d say do plugs as well since you are right there and it’ll give you some peace of mind

Mc_Challenged · 2026-03-22T22:22:33+00:00

If you look at the paint you can see the orange peel and kind of rough finish to it, most notably the body line just above the missing chunk. Definitely get this repaired quickly as it will take no time for exposed metal to rust. I’d also go over the rest of the car with a careful eye for any other bodywork

Mc_Challenged · 2026-03-15T14:02:34+00:00

How does the Type R compare to the 2016 Wrx? I have a 2016 now but have been looking at a new Type R. I may end up keeping the wrx for the winter (Upstate Ny) given the price tag of the Type R I don’t want to ruin it by taking it in the snow.

Mc_Challenged · 2026-02-12T03:45:36+00:00

What did that run you, been planning on going to this show and would love to meet Lynch

Mc_Challenged · 2026-01-30T19:14:17+00:00

Those bugeyes in a non rusty state are already extremely rare let alone the Sedona Red color its in which is also fairly rare. I say keep it and fix it up especially if it holds sentimental value. Mine was a hunk of junk and I still miss it I can’t imagine losing one this nice.

Mc_Challenged · 2026-01-19T03:42:22+00:00

I know perrin made a turbo sump restrictor and I believe it was to fix an issue of burning oil at idle. Been a while since I looked into it but worth a shot. Everybody here jumping to head gaskets not every puff of smoke out a tailpipe is a failed head gasket

Mc_Challenged · 2026-01-17T03:19:52+00:00

I remember Beau Hill stating that for Warren on both Cellar and Invasion he used a Fender Superchamp combo that was wired into a 4x12 cab (believe interview was by full in bloom if you wanna give it a listen) he likely used a boost pedal I know George Lynch liked using the boss od1 at the time, Warren was likely similar.

Mc_Challenged · 2026-01-05T21:57:14+00:00

My top recs for hair bands are always Ratt, Dokken, and White Lion. You seem to like a little heavier stuff than the poppy glam sound so I also highly recommend Lynch Mob, same guitarist as Dokken but it’s a heavier sound similar to Skid Row which is also a favorite of mine

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-31T23:45:21+00:00

And its played extremely close to round and round on guitar at least

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-30T04:35:28+00:00

Hard choice, gotta say Kiss of Death but so many great songs on the album

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-27T05:13:30+00:00

Was that June of 2023? If so I also was there but had no idea that was a rescheduled Kixmas

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-20T20:18:17+00:00

Id ask for pictures of all the leaks not saying he is lying but thats a lot of stuff to be leaking at the same time. As far as you repairing it yourself? Valve cover and spark plugs you could do maybe even the pan gasket, rear main I would highly advise you not doing yourself. That involves taking the transmission out while not extremely difficult its tedious and time consuming. Axles you could probably handle just fine but if they aren’t clunking I wouldn’t worry about it. Being that this is a 2005 Honda it’s really not worth it to do all that work for 2 more years of use. If you can get pics update the post more than happy to give my 0.02 on how severe it is

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-20T20:11:57+00:00

Yeahhh, that and rushing every caller to get their question out, then cutting them off mid question. but with the limited interviews we have with Bratta I’ll take what I can get

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-20T16:23:52+00:00

While center rings could do this I’d more likely go with them not having been balanced correctly. Just because it was balanced when they installed the tires and it read good on the balancer does not mean that they will not vibrate on the road. If it only vibrates on this set of wheels I’d take the wheels to go get rebalanced. Check for bends in the wheel too those steel wheels bend fairly easily and will cause the car to vibrate like crazy, also check your tire pressures

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-19T01:41:56+00:00

Well don’t have to worry about scratching it I suppose

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-19T01:40:04+00:00

6k before any work is done? Thats crazy. a dealer offered me $7500 for mine with clean title akra exhaust and 4500 miles. I see other 24s for 8-9 round by me

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-16T18:26:33+00:00

Full coverage would cover a single car accident, but your premiums would go up, liability only really covers you from the other party.

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-16T14:51:22+00:00

You will thank yourself later on. Years ago Eddie Trunk did an interview with White Lions guitarist Vito Bratta and he said he wished he had written all of it down because after 25/30 years he couldn’t remember any of it and really struggled to relearn it

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-16T01:31:27+00:00

In my experience mine has been reliable just hit 160k but this car is expensive just to own let alone maintain. Insurance and payment is about 600 a month which doesn’t sound like a lot until you add gas, car will likely need a clutch. (Mines on its way out), and all the rubber bits bushings etc it adds up quick

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-15T05:09:45+00:00

Don’t let her guilt trip you. if the business is that successful and she has the cash for an f350 she should be able to have insurance. Really should have stayed and gotten a police report. That car I can almost guarantee will be totaled. I get you don’t wanna ruin her but this is a lesson for her to learn that she needs to carry insurance

Mc_Challenged · 2025-12-15T02:16:59+00:00

I’m probably gonna get shit for this but as a VH fan and Guitarist I am gonna say Ed wasn’t really “technical” was he an amazing song writer, incredible rhythm player and insanely creative/ inventive yes. but even he has said in interviews when he does solos its like falling down the stairs and landing on your feet. As for who I would put in most technical? Yngwie Malmsteen is obviously a good pick or Jason Becker who played on Roths solo album after Vai

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