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Post by Punisher » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:08 am

Good one dude ... Im still looking for one ...
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Post by AndrewT » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:12 am

sounds like a good solution :) post up some pics of the new car!

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Post by AlpineRaven » Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:53 am

AndrewT wrote:sounds like a good solution :) post up some pics of the new car!
Agreed!! Waiting for pics too
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by H-top » Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:23 pm

Definately will not be tossing that again in a hurry lol.
Pics to follow Saturday night

watch this space!
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Post by H-top » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:11 pm

Well just got the girl home, noticed a few more bits of rust here and there.
will post pics tomorrow during the mega service!!


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Post by H-top » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:08 pm

Gave her a service today, plugs, oil, filter.
the leads, dizzy cap and rotor were nearly
brand new!!
just did the timing and it stopped the miss :)

Pulls better again now :)

makes boost around 3k and pulls pretty well till around 5ish k.
amazing grip :) my first non fwd subie :)

here are some pics

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Post by H-top » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:10 pm

more pics here
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Post by H-top » Sun Dec 13, 2009 5:10 pm

and more here too
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Post by AlpineRaven » Sun Dec 13, 2009 6:56 pm

Awesome mate you got a good buy very nice wish had one too.
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by vincentvega » Sun Dec 13, 2009 7:30 pm

I have some pics of that car driving on the beach at double island ;)

gees he got some looks!!
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brumbyrunner wrote:And just to clarify the real 4WD thing, Subarus are an unreal 4WD.

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Post by H-top » Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:59 pm

that is awesome!! im still not sure which way im going
to go with it lol
offroad or street warrior muhamuhamuha
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Post by nncoolg » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:39 pm

Macro shots of the decals please...

Also interested as to why it lacks a bonnet scoop?
The trading corner : the stuff that I need ATM -
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# Vortex Radio, # RHD Vortex 4speed auto digital dash,
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If you have them please PM me :cool:

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Post by H-top » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:51 pm

that was my question!! the owner had no answers.
i gather it's a replacement :(
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Post by H-top » Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:43 pm

well im loving the boost, at the stock level its still pretty fun :)

the new beast needs to go to an auto sparky to get the headlights fixed,
they pop up but just dont light up yet :(

daytime only driving for me


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Post by H-top » Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:23 pm

well the insurer did not write off my car,
they assessed the damage, organised a price
and because they could not get the parts.
they just gave me the value of repairs :)

i get to keep the car and get some extra money lol!!
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Post by AlpineRaven » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:09 pm

H-top wrote:well the insurer did not write off my car,
they assessed the damage, organised a price
and because they could not get the parts.
they just gave me the value of repairs :)

i get to keep the car and get some extra money lol!!
Sweet some good spare parts..
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by the gumbi brumby » Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:02 pm

win win...
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Post by H-top » Fri Jan 08, 2010 4:54 pm

Yeah for sure, pretty sure I'll get it on the road again, thinking of rwd ej ?
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Post by dibs » Sun Apr 18, 2010 4:45 pm

god out come from a bad luck story.

makes me wish i kept mine

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