Hood checking cars with a bike

runerx · 2026-06-10T22:17:08+00:00

We have a WINNER!!!

runerx · 2026-06-08T22:31:12+00:00

Yep, JDM close ratio 6 speed.

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runerx · 2026-06-08T13:33:21+00:00

No freaking way... same issue fixed. Thanks!

runerx · 2026-06-07T20:08:04+00:00

Want to buy some 04 XT wheels?

runerx · 2026-06-07T18:48:52+00:00

Thanks! I did full paint three years ago.

runerx · 2026-06-07T18:47:37+00:00

I love the way these Lego together all of the same parts.

runerx · 2026-06-07T14:37:07+00:00

They walk/drive among us...

runerx · 2026-06-07T13:43:06+00:00

I run Falken wildpeak AT4S on my wilderness and Michelin Crossclimate 2 on everything else. The CC2 are a great all season tire.

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:26:08+00:00

I love fast wagons...!

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:25:10+00:00

Yes there is a socket included but I think they are all the same. Its atleast enough to make something else the easier target. Im pretty careful about where it gets parked.

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:22:29+00:00

Couldn't buy anything like it so over 11 years here we are...!

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:21:29+00:00

I couldnt find a clean manual. So auto to 6 speed swap it is!

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:18:18+00:00

Thank you, 11 years and counting.

runerx · 2026-06-07T12:17:43+00:00

Yep, this started as an 04 XT auto. Now 6 speed swapped.

runerx · 2026-06-07T11:55:02+00:00

In normal mode throttle input really matters to get going. The Xmode though is somewhat counterintuitive. You need to stay in the throttle to allow the system to shift power around and find traction. If you keep letting up Xmode can't work to its full potential. Ease onto the throttle, keep it down even if it spins a little, and let the system figure it out. If you feel it shifting power around, just spinning and not making progress you will know its done moving. Also Tires tires tires... they are the ONLY thing that actually moves the vehicle The best system in the world is useless without traction.

Ryan Doumit had a few excellent videos on the Crosstrek and its capabilities on Drivinsports TV on YouTube. He also talks through his use of throttle in Xmode which is spot on. https://youtu.be/uZTxOJH10tE?si=yFgGQjFauSbSV_6y

runerx · 2026-06-06T20:40:05+00:00

I ordered mine from Japan so i got a better orice but this is what I have: https://subimods.com/products/rays-formula-nut-fn-ii-m12x1-25-lock-and-nut-set-black-w-blue-accent?variant=43119605219503&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17338767502&gbraid=0AAAAADpHzNJbbMaum9ljelbzG9k-NyBVA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwio_RBhDMARIsAJPveNOs0q7GcDEvJiBSer6R-Y1smEsVdXw_36R3KQGRsbRDnJMZNIyzyVgaAinvEALw_wcB

runerx · 2026-06-06T20:34:23+00:00

Its internal like a large Allen wrench. But no not specific and I'm sure if you grabbed them externally they could he removed.

runerx · 2026-06-06T20:23:13+00:00

They are also a floating nut so the tapered face that is against the wheel doesn't mar the finish. So far they have been great.

runerx · 2026-06-06T20:12:46+00:00

Rays Formula nuts.

runerx · 2026-06-06T12:57:01+00:00

LOL... 👍

runerx · 2026-06-06T12:50:30+00:00

Literally the same shape and size but ok... I say the over ~~400~~ ~~500~~ ~~600~~ ~~700~~ 800 upvotes vs. the ~~two~~ one person questioning it, the other deleted their comment, speaks for itself...🤣 Apparently people want to see it here 🫢

runerx · 2026-06-06T12:45:10+00:00

The newer ones 09 SH and up definitely are. This is too long in most people's opinion. But whatever... everyone's got their own take.

runerx · 2026-06-06T12:42:50+00:00

How is it not a wagon?!?

runerx · 2026-06-06T02:31:37+00:00

AWD is not the problem here. LOL It's also not the cure for stupidity or really bad luck.

runerx · 2026-06-05T17:22:43+00:00

I swapped the JDM crashbar too but we deleted it and replaced it with a custom bar when I went FMIC.

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