What did you do to your subaru today?

Dropped the WRX off at the clinic (JM) this evening. Fingers crossed she comes out alright.

In the meantime, I need something to drive. Truck is having rear end issues as of late so my next in line is the trusty Legacy. Thing hasn't seen "daily" use for probably close to a year, although we did drive it around the field frequently at our last rental house. So I pulled that beast out of the shed tonight and emptied its contents into the space it left. Smelled a little funny at first but she came around.

Figured while I have it out I'd throw on an E85 tune. I think I must've messed up the fuel trims a little cuz it seems like it's running awfully rich...

 

Went out to do Subaru things this evening in the new snow. It was madness up here (Oak Grove). Right around 7 PM and the plows hadn't been out anywhere, even on HWY 65. Headed eastbound and down to the nearest gas station, as I forgot I was in dire need of gas, so figured I'd get that taken care of before pursuing the shenanigans. Made it just to the gas station (maybe 5 miles) and pulled in with the check engine light flashing at me. Good times. Sounded like a dead hole and had a misfire on #2.

Shut it off, filled up, tried again. Still missing. Cleared the code again and waved my magic wand (aka, middle finger) under the hood a little bit in the general vicinity of the #2 coil pack wires. Somehow it managed to clear itself long enough for me to sneak home with my tail between my legs and park it back in its hole. Not sure if another coil pack is that bad or maybe I sucked in some snow. F**king car...

On the bright side, I've got a fridge stocked with Cherry Pepsi, a comfy couch, and this...



My hula girl never gives me sass.

 

Went out for snow blower gas, cocktail mixer and ice. Took the 01 Forester. Dragging skid plate through the snow the whole way to the main street. Got to the gas station. Filled both tanks. Grabbed fizzy bubblech and ice. Went home. Nothing special.... The old bitch just does what it needs to.

**edit**
knock on wood...

 

My hula girl was out tearing through the snow in her yellow WRX today!

 

Yea but do you have any RUM? jeebus!

 

Pirate comes to mind

 

Five feet of new snow and there isn't more posts of broken Subarus? You guys disappoint. At least Krazy gave it the old school try, but still managed to limp home instead of having to resort to cannibalism buried in a drift somewhere.

 

Actually got her stuck yesterday in west st paul for about a half an hour
snow about 8 inches about the bottom of the door
Glad I had my broomball sticks with me to dig her out
first time in 8 years my subaru has gotten stuck

 

I gotta ask what the red dashed line on the garage floor is for.

 

I bet that little electric snow blower wasn't very helpful in this heavy snow.

 

I just figured it was segregated parking lines probably with a "BRZ ONLY" sign HAha!

I have a ball hanging from the roof truss for my gal... she still parks all kinds of crazy angle, for some reason when the back of the car enters the garage she feels the need to turn the wheel even tho she's made it a couple of car lengths perfectly straight to get to that point! I gave up on it

 

Emergency personnel that always needs to be ready to get away fast?

 

Haha, my dad after retiring from the police for 23 years still backs into parking spots.

 

That's funny. Old habits are hard to break. I used to back my cars into spots all the time. Now it depends on which car.
Subaru=pull in forward
BMW 2002=back it in

 

If you enjoy rum like it appears you do we will have to get together sometime. I have a fair collection and some stuff you should try.

 

Heck yeah. I'm not a fanatic by any means but do like a little variety every now and then. Don't really care for much else (other than rum), honestly.

 

You drink it neat or mix mostly? I mix more then I drink neat but I have a few that I will drink neat if the mood strikes me.

 

Definitely not. Haha. (I'll admit, I had to look that up).

I've got a pretty weak palate. I can't do beer, and pretty much no hard stuff without a mixer. Kinda lame, I know. I'm a pretty simple guy: rum (not Captain...) and some dark cherry inspired pop.

 

I don't blame you I like to drink my rum with cherry coke. Let me know next time your down around the south side of the cities.

 

Bought my 18th one yesterday:
20180415_163813 by Numbchux, on Flickr

20180415_163748 by Numbchux, on Flickr

Needs a clutch, then it'll be on the road. Then I can give the XT6 a break (i.e. designated RallyX duty, once I get the van fixed.....and get a trailer....)

 

Just installed sideways rain gaurds.
Im working on led/halo headlight remod.

 

DRL refab w/amber light strip blinker.
I didnt black out the chrome alot of people do.

 

The far left light opening will not be used was O.G. drl. I made some blanks to cover opening from inside and tried other color combos like white/matt like far right blinker. Think ill leave those off so if i need to reactivate O.G. drl ligjts.

 

Drove my swapped GC to work for the first time today! Clutch is almost broken in.

 

Seems like it may be time to put the summer wheels back on. Anyone put theirs on yet?

 

Nah, 10 day forecast still has nights in the 30s.

 

Yea... It's only the 107th of January!

 

Paid Jeff a visit and had him install 1/4" spacers up front and align everything. Now the car sits nice and level that my OC tendencies are satisfied. Jeff is a pretty interesting guy. Had a good conversation with him during the alignment process. He gave me some good info about doing a lift, whenever I get around to it.

 

He's quirky as **** but he is a perfectionist. I've always had interesting and enjoyable conversations with the guy.

 

@Jason C I love that grille with the lights in it!