I own a vortex :)

Show off your Subaru to other members. Tell us a bit about it. What mods you have done or have planned for the near future.
Post Reply
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:14 am

Bantum wrote:I'm not sure if any one on here has seen this :

Image

Should be good for spare parts ?

Cheers, Bantum ...
would've been better in the gumtree thread :) ???
El_Freddo wrote:^ 4wd? Rear LSD???

If it's a manul 4wd check to see if it's actually an AWD with the locking centre diff - I'm still mad keen for another one of these boxes!

Rear discs also come to mind. But I'm guessing it's only a 2wd model other wise you'd have a pile of bits in your shed from this right about now...

Cheers

Bennie
Definitely a 2WD it has nubs where the rear castelated nuts should be :(

mind you a set of 2WD rear discs sold for 400+ dollars on Ebay not too long ago...:confused:
steptoe wrote:hmm, sunroof, right park wiper .....
Ummmmm ... right parker wiper ... what ???

Images please

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
steptoe
Master Member
Posts: 11582
Joined: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:00 am
Location: 14 miles outside Gotham City

Post by steptoe » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:51 am

the image is there...just look ;) wiper parks on RHS, not LHS as some of the first of the first series wipers parked on LHS bottom of windscreen - in both LHD and RHD markets
Top
User avatar
icesubaru
Junior Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:48 pm
Location: iceland

Post by icesubaru » Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:55 pm

im kinda sad that this subaru's were never shipped to iceland....im from iceland btw.
Top
User avatar
Gannon
Senior Member
Posts: 4580
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:00 am
Location: Bowraville, Mid Nth Coast, NSW

Post by Gannon » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:55 pm

TOONGA wrote:Bennie yes it is in the auto loom, the advantage is you get power mode and economy mode which are 2 different map settings for the injectors (from a Subarino thread somewhere on the board)
I know I'm a few months late, but no, it has nothing to do with the ECU or injectors. The economy switch only does as Bennie said below (sort-of), it makes the shift points lower. Power mode makes them higher.
El_Freddo wrote:So is this system usable with a manual gearbox?

I would have thought that this power switch would have told the TCU to hold the gear for longer in the auto box. It'd be interesting to know if it could be used with a manual, not that you really need any more in an EJ22'd L series/vortex!
It only applies to the 4 speed auto because the 3 speed auto isn't electronic and the manual gearbox is shifted by the driver
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
------------------------------------------
Top
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:34 am

See if you can notice the difference

before
Image

after

Image

New front struts with standard springs and 2 inch strut lifts, the rear got the shock spacer.

A big thanks to RSR555 and CO for all the help.

Jahan still wants to go for a ride in that go kart... which is awesome by the way :)

Now I just need to get the bash plate sorted and Jet car is ready for business

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
RSR 555
Elder Member
Posts: 6951
Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:42 am
Location: ATM... stuck in Rockingham

Post by RSR 555 » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:10 am

Not a problem Jules. Just can't believe how hard it was to get those ball joints back in :cry:

Yeah.. how much fun was that $150 go-kart :p We need to find a better place to take it for a run. Last night as we left the workshop, we were followed by a paddy wagon
You know you are getting old when the candles on your birthday cake start to cost more than the cake itself.

RSR Performance
Home of the 'MURTAYA' in Oz
Subaru Impreza WRX based Sportscar
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Disclaimer: Not my website but hyperlink here to Subaru workshop manuals
Top
User avatar
RSR 555
Elder Member
Posts: 6951
Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:42 am
Location: ATM... stuck in Rockingham

Post by RSR 555 » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:13 am

O and yeah, we have those ally bash plates we can use but we also need to fix that exhaust ;)
You know you are getting old when the candles on your birthday cake start to cost more than the cake itself.

RSR Performance
Home of the 'MURTAYA' in Oz
Subaru Impreza WRX based Sportscar
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Disclaimer: Not my website but hyperlink here to Subaru workshop manuals
Top
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:16 am

True I forgot about the exhaust I have 2 MY bash plates and an aftermarket alloy one as well.

Glad the go kart was away when the police showed up.

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
RSR 555
Elder Member
Posts: 6951
Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:42 am
Location: ATM... stuck in Rockingham

Post by RSR 555 » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:32 am

Ok.. bring them up next time and we'll make one of them fit.

Yes.. very glad it's locked up in the workshop
You know you are getting old when the candles on your birthday cake start to cost more than the cake itself.

RSR Performance
Home of the 'MURTAYA' in Oz
Subaru Impreza WRX based Sportscar
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Disclaimer: Not my website but hyperlink here to Subaru workshop manuals
Top
User avatar
NachaLuva
General Member
Posts: 1930
Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:05 pm
Location: SE Melbourne

Post by NachaLuva » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:50 am

Great job but the exhaust hangs down like balls on a bull! :rolleyes:
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Owner SubieLiftOz, lift kits for Subarus :twisted:
'97 Forester: EJ22E; 4" Custom Body Lift; JDM STi plated LSD; 20mm WRX RSB; Snorkel; Kings
Top
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:55 am

NachaLuva wrote:Great job but the exhaust hangs down like balls on a bull! :rolleyes:
yep it sure does, as it was taken off a forester and bolted up as is :) eventually it will be put where it is meant to live.

P.S. you should've seen the original exhaust or should I say rust and carbon.

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
Subydoug
Junior Member
Posts: 988
Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:19 pm
Location: Carlisle WA

Post by Subydoug » Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:37 am

Sweet, when can I book mine in ;). It looks ready to do business. I still need to do the FT4wd conversion on mine. soon......soon....

Doug
Top
User avatar
Alex
Elder Member
Posts: 5405
Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:00 am
Location: Perth
Contact:
Contact Alex

Post by Alex » Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:28 am

TOONGA wrote:See if you can notice the difference

before
Image

after

Image

New front struts with standard springs and 2 inch strut lifts, the rear got the shock spacer.

A big thanks to RSR555 and CO for all the help.

Jahan still wants to go for a ride in that go kart... which is awesome by the way :)

Now I just need to get the bash plate sorted and Jet car is ready for business

TOONGA
struts go in ok?

the look like they suit a vortex better than a 4wd l-series!

alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.

previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
Top
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:57 pm

Alex the struts went in a treat and have made jetcar way better to drive (thanks for holding onto them and the great price as well) the steering is lighter, the ride is way smoother and there is no bottoming out when I hit a bump or pothole on the road.

The biggest problem was getting the balljoints back into the knuckles, once we got that sorted everything else fell backinto place.

I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex :)

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
RSR 555
Elder Member
Posts: 6951
Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:42 am
Location: ATM... stuck in Rockingham

Post by RSR 555 » Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:14 pm

TOONGA wrote:I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex
I would.. even if it's just for pics :) and you better post them up too
You know you are getting old when the candles on your birthday cake start to cost more than the cake itself.

RSR Performance
Home of the 'MURTAYA' in Oz
Subaru Impreza WRX based Sportscar
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Disclaimer: Not my website but hyperlink here to Subaru workshop manuals
Top
User avatar
Alex
Elder Member
Posts: 5405
Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:00 am
Location: Perth
Contact:
Contact Alex

Post by Alex » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:40 pm

TOONGA wrote:Alex the struts went in a treat and have made jetcar way better to drive (thanks for holding onto them and the great price as well) the steering is lighter, the ride is way smoother and there is no bottoming out when I hit a bump or pothole on the road.

The biggest problem was getting the balljoints back into the knuckles, once we got that sorted everything else fell backinto place.

I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex :)

TOONGA
thats good to hear they suit the tex better than my l-series!

great to hear they have a good home ;)

alex
my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.

previously
L-series wagon, LSD, EJ20turbo, 29in tyres, 'wanky wagon'
2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.
Top
User avatar
El_Freddo
Master Member
Posts: 12504
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
Location: Bridgewater Vic
Contact:
Contact El_Freddo

Post by El_Freddo » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:10 pm

It needs more lift :twisted:

Can't wait to see how it goes offroad - should be a head turner at the very least!

Cheers

Bennie
"The lounge room is not a workshop..."
Image
El Freddo's Pics - El_Freddo's youtube
Top
User avatar
TOONGA
Elder Member
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sat May 30, 2009 10:15 am
Location: Australind closer to where they divided by zero
Contact:
Contact TOONGA

Post by TOONGA » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:14 pm

We have been discussing a 3 inch strut top for the front :)

the rear doesn't need any more (really it doesn't)

TOONGA
Image
PJ Gone but not forgotten
JETCAR AKA the sandwedge Rusted in pieces
Top
User avatar
El_Freddo
Master Member
Posts: 12504
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:00 am
Location: Bridgewater Vic
Contact:
Contact El_Freddo

Post by El_Freddo » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:35 pm

I was thinking something like a 3 inch body lift and 5 inch strut top (if you're going to go the strut top route) :twisted:

That might attract some paddy wagon attention!

Cheers

Bennie
"The lounge room is not a workshop..."
Image
El Freddo's Pics - El_Freddo's youtube
Top
User avatar
Subydoug
Junior Member
Posts: 988
Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:19 pm
Location: Carlisle WA

Post by Subydoug » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:51 pm

Image

Not angry Toonga.........Just disappointed :D
Top
Post Reply

Return to “My Subi”