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Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug
This is going to be one of those meatpimp threads that make me feel bad about not power-polishing every car I own huh?

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Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug
I gotta do it on my Subaru but the STI rag joint is like 200 stupid dollars.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

BloodBag posted:

I need to know more about this. The steering on my GE impreza wagon is a loving catastrophe.

I don't know what it will be on a vehicle that new but on my GG wagon I can drop in a steering rag joint from a GD STI.

I think but don't quote me that you can drop in a solid rag joint from a 2015 WRX/STI into an 08-134WRX, so maybe you might be able to do it on an 08-12 Impreza like yours?

e: looks like it

quote:

Other LGT forum members pointed out that the new 2014 -2015 OEM STI universal steering joint is a solid joint, no rubber, and it swaps perfectly for the older WRX and LGT universal. Same spline count, same length.
The install is a little more involved but would be a piece of cake during an 818 build. 2015 STI U Joint: 34170VA030 . $197 msrp.

Don't turn the steering wheel when the joint is out or you'll break the ribbon cable on the clockspring. I'm dreading trying to recentre my wheel for that exact reason.

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?19464-STI-Steering-Universal-Joint-Perrin-stiffener-and-Quick-Steering-Column

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

Terrible Robot posted:

https://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Products-Company-77938-Steering/dp/B000SIAOUA

Probably could make a similar tool out of some all-thread and assorted hardware from Lowes.

That's what a seatbelt is for. I find it hard to believe you've never seen a tow truck driver at work before.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug
Wow, Toyota was still doing the slave cam stuff that late in the game?

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:

What's funny is the Lexus models were advertised as requiring 91 octane, while the Toyota models were advertised as requiring 87. It's the same engine, ECU, tune, etc.

Toyota asking 91 octane for a "normal people car" would mean basically no sales. It is ridiculous how many people get infuriated over having to pay $1 more per fillup.

For a Lexus, at least owners 1 through 4 would pony up for it. Owners 5 through the apocalypse won't.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug

Cop Porn Popper posted:

The knock sensors sit under the intake manifold in recessed holes in the valley pan. They will rust out and die. Replace both at the same time along with the section of harness leading to them, dorman makes a decent replacement. Also put a ridge of rtv around the holes to extend the life of the new ones.

Slung Blade and I just did this on his 6.0. It's not that bad of a job.

Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug
Are you sure you didn't put the front springs on the back?

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Seat Safety Switch
May 27, 2008

MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.

Pillbug
Now I kind of want to put Highlander struts on a Camry.

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