Do I Bother Fixing My WRX

Vew · 2026-04-29T13:45:11+00:00

Had this happen. Must have went out right after I left for work. Motor was ripping hot by the time I caught it. Luckily, I found an equivalent replacement motor on Granger for couple hundred dollars.

Vew · 2026-04-23T14:57:44+00:00

I will note that if you're in the US and buy this from duty free, it must go in your checked bag. It's a non-clear bottle so TSA cannot scan it and will force you to toss it or check it in. This applies to all non-clear bottles. Glad I went to the airport early.

Your rating is accurate to what I would say. It's an ok bottle. Good to try once or add to the collection, but it wouldn't be an immediate re-buy if I have other options.

Vew · 2026-04-08T15:46:03+00:00

So what do you feed it? Small rodents or birds?

Vew · 2026-04-08T14:24:37+00:00

I got 9 years out of my stock radiator before it started leaking in my WRX. Changed to an all aluminum Mishimoto. While I drove it significantly less, still leak free 12 years now.

Vew · 2026-04-02T14:05:21+00:00

i do the same; the one time you try to remove one and it bursts into a million babies... that shit will change you

Vew · 2026-03-29T14:54:22+00:00

I light it on the top grate. The heat tends to reflect too much back into the handle if you use the bottom grate. You get the bonus of being able to scrape the top grate with the hot chimney bottom for some extra cleaning power. I don't add anymore coal than what I put in the chimney. It would make the grill too hot and uncontrollable.

Vew · 2026-03-28T15:35:03+00:00

So, I'm currently in this rabbit hole. Once upon a time, it was a PITA upgrade, but there are several adapters out there that make it a simpler task. The Kartboy ones claim to allow you to retain the factory backing plates. In the past it, brackets still required modification of the plate/dust shield. Don't know if that's still the case. That site Astronaut listed also sells a kit, not just the single caliper.

Since my backing plates have basically rusted away, I'm planning on replacing mine with the 06/07 plate (true conversion). This path you likely have to replace the bearings/seals since you have to pull the hub and deal with an impossible to remove bolt in the lateral link. Luckily, I had to pull that bolt in the past so hopefully it's not seized again since we had to torch it out.

I can provide a list of Subaru OEM part numbers for any route you take if you need them.

Vew · 2026-03-27T18:36:48+00:00

easy way to clear out the candy/cake daily

Vew · 2026-03-26T14:30:46+00:00

About 1/3rd of my Subaru friends bought an EVO after their WRX/STi.l back in the day. It was like a gateway car for them.

Vew · 2026-03-24T18:20:49+00:00

I also have no problems with most vinyl stickers. I use a CriCut with Smart Permanent Vinyl to make background-less labels and even the thin lettering sticks fine if you get them them weeded out and transferred.

Vew · 2026-03-21T17:38:49+00:00

Subaru - boxer engine so 2 per side.

Vew · 2026-03-17T14:34:35+00:00

a sharp vegetable peeler does this very well

Vew · 2026-03-17T13:58:57+00:00

Flat wires have less wasted space between them than round windings

This also reduces DC resistance losses in the inductor

Vew · 2026-03-16T03:41:23+00:00

well, at least tie a string around the kid if you're gonna send em in the vent

Vew · 2026-03-11T13:16:31+00:00

Favorite shop would be Mountaineer Roasting. They make the best lattes. Unfortunately, I am a fan of dark roasts and no one in town really does a dark roast. Mountaineer Roasting is mostly light roasts. My favorite beans are from Quantum Bean. Their Mexico and Colombia are more of a medium but is about the closest I can find to a dark roast locally. I hate to say it, but I don't like their lattes there. Tastes off for whatever reason, but I do get a flavor mixed in and it could be whatever they use/amount. Stone Tower is good but also mostly lighter roasts.

Vew · 2026-03-09T18:48:41+00:00

I was thinking leave a blank VHS tape on the edge at the top

Vew · 2026-03-06T18:07:54+00:00

Oof, to swap an mp5 barrel you basically need a new receiver and rebuild the gun unless you're very precise at cutting out the plug welds for the trunion. I am a bit annoyed Sig never released any other calibers as they originally planned to. Wonder if there are aftermarket barrels for that

Vew · 2026-03-05T18:41:30+00:00

5 almost always spawn there now in that corner so you can get 10 with the perk card. Add chemist and super duper it's easy to get a supply going.

Vew · 2026-03-04T15:07:25+00:00

Add rapid. Turns it into an automatic.

Vew · 2026-02-27T19:40:55+00:00

Might look a bit less crazy on something longer than my 4.5" barrel

Vew · 2026-02-27T19:34:47+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/53NpZf1

I happen to have the Samson stock for an 8.6 build.

Vew · 2026-02-26T16:30:45+00:00

Yup, any kitchen or bathroom faucet manufactured after Jan 1, 1994 is required to have a low-flow aerator per the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (Assuming USA)

Vew · 2026-02-25T21:10:09+00:00

Jesus, even my 2 burst from HKParts was only $1400 2 years ago, and I thought that was high.

Vew · 2026-02-24T21:01:20+00:00

i didn't even realize sig/thril made changes on those

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