tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55757651441515714552012-01-22T13:12:38.384-05:00Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-65489354647759912632011-12-14T09:56:00.002-05:002012-01-03T12:49:20.465-05:00After a brief sojourn, the Superu is back in my driveway! It's a long story, but ends well enough as the Subie is now back with me for another fun (hopefully snow filled) winter! <br /><div><br /></div><div>I'll likely be offering it for sale again in the spring, so stay tuned.<br /><br />UPDATE:&nbsp; There has been&nbsp;additional interest lately in buying&nbsp;the Superu.&nbsp; Since I have the winter tires on my other vehicle, I may entertain selling before the spring.&nbsp; All inquiries may be sent to my email address in the comments below.&nbsp; Details about the car are all over the blog!&nbsp;</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-6548935464775991263?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-52077342670397605832011-07-09T20:56:00.010-04:002011-12-14T10:07:12.104-05:00<b>After 4 fun filled years, the Superu is moving on to it's new owner! (Now, it's back. See post above.)<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Dirt roads?</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OzikVhLu_kU/SK3w4pmBrrI/AAAAAAAACmE/UQeTC66Wb80/s400/P8024525.JPG" /> </div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>No problem!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Wet roads?</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kpbxbM-LWVU/SUp6zIUsghI/AAAAAAAAD-A/akM803QpCic/s400/CRW_0014.gif" /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>No problem!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Snow roads?</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-F0ANxzt1I_s/SVztJjGtn7I/AAAAAAAAEBQ/v7rrvlruT7U/s400/Subie12311.jpg" /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>No problem!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>No roads?</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W12BhDExNq0/SDDlBiJo1wI/AAAAAAAACX8/nzCVCcCAgOE/s400/CCNS%25252011.jpg" /></div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aNAqjVFFXF4/SDDlciJo1yI/AAAAAAAACYM/waJRwRZn8ZI/s400/CCNS%25252013.jpg" /></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tGkiV9PDhyc/SDD1UCJo16I/AAAAAAAACZQ/jU_elchUi6c/s400/profile%252520rock%2525202.jpg" /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>No problem!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a short list of the amenities.</div><div></div><div><ul></ul></div><div><li>2005 Subaru Outback Wagon w/~165k miles (nearly all highway)</li></div><div><li>2.5 liter boxer engine w/4EAT automatic transmission</li></div><div><li>Safari Snorkel professionally installed by the <a href="http://the4x4center.com/" rel="nofollow">4x4 center </a>in Burlington, VT</li></div><div><li>Primitive Racing skid plates front and rear.</li></div><div><li>2" Body Lift from AUSubaru in Queensland, Australia</li></div><div><li>1" of additional suspension lift from King Springs AU</li></div><div><li>New KYB GR-2 struts all around (2011)</li></div><div><li>Recent timing belt service</li></div><div><li>4300k Xenon HID projector headlights</li></div><div><li>3000k Xenon HID fog lights</li></div><div><li>Auto-dimming mirror with compass and Homelink</li></div><div><li>New catalytic converters installed by dealer under warranty at 137k miles.</li></div><div><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/S6PAK8q2TyI/AAAAAAAAE5U/f2nKkpLDqCA/s288/acats.jpg" /></div><div><li>Class III 2" Hidden Hitch trailer hitch</li></div><div><li>Recent brake pads and rotors all around (2011)</li></div><div><li>Synthetic oil used for all changes and for diffs and tranny</li></div><div><li>Nicro solar powered cabin vent</li></div><div><li>Black Leather heated/power seats from an 07 and new factory black carpet in lieu of original tan cloth installed in 2011.</li></div><div><li>Custom front light bar w/Lightforce Striker 170 driving lights</li></div><div><li>Alpine stereo w/ipod interface and cable included</li></div><div><li>Yokohama Geolandar AT/S all terrain tires w/full sized spare</li></div><div><li>Subaru All-Weather floor mats front and rear</li></div><div><li>JDM Rain Visors</li></div><div><li>Rally Armor Mud Flaps</li></div><div><li>JDM tail lights(original right rear cracked when tree jumped in front of it while reversing so I replaced both. Small dent and paint crack near light.</li></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-24RMKMlgQAc/Rou8N-SwjJI/AAAAAAAAAR8/EINb9THI-3A/s288/%25253Cuntitled%25253E%25252013.jpg" /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-T4axJbM5qos/Rou8TeSwjKI/AAAAAAAAASE/8lE0whxZps0/s288/%25253Cuntitled%25253E%25252014.jpg" /></div><div><li>Pine tree pinstriping</li></div><div><li>Envy of your friends and family</li></div><div><li>Incredulous looks from passersby</li></div><div><li>Chance to be engaged in conversations with total strangers</li></div><div></div><div>And most importantly, a great looking and fun to drive car that will take you almost anywhere through any type of weather!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a recent shot of the driver's side after removal of all decals. Passenger side still has all rally decals.</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JRVZXbqOOfM/S94Vhyi5wQI/AAAAAAAAE7M/D66woaXj7KA/s400/cleansuperu.jpg" /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>This is a shot just after the lift kit installation was completed. Cargo basket is already removed and sold.</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P9gUTAYO3k4/ShQvdRp7sII/AAAAAAAAEXk/2WY00BfNYFg/s400/P4195239.JPG" /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>07 Leather heated power seats and factory new black carpet.</div><div></div><div><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/TWPpRl721EI/AAAAAAAAFDA/_sMW10gG2nQ/s400/IMG00040-20110222-0701.jpg" /></div><div><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3PUKSg3nn10/TV7iR_cQ1NI/AAAAAAAAFCs/z_DOPjYf4BE/s400/carpet.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Overall, the car is in very nice shape for it's age and miles and is still my daily driver on a 118 mile highway R/T. I am the second owner and have owned this car since 2007. I would confidently drive this car anywhere. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>More pics taken 7/28/2011 below:</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ltKaDA6wPMs/TjHYelQjtYI/AAAAAAAAFIQ/LXizB00VuVk/s400/P7288847.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q15llZKgsXE/TjHYjbMoNhI/AAAAAAAAFIU/qKbbqv_rUYc/s400/P7288846.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wcy6acqgbCU/TjHYj12l5rI/AAAAAAAAFIY/Lu1r5e6vN0E/s400/P7288848.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e-wz2zDvpHo/TjHYkEKNa2I/AAAAAAAAFIc/mmDWT9k4HH4/s400/P7288849.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1K3h-9OLJ8I/TjHYoreTqHI/AAAAAAAAFIg/38pELsuBfWY/s400/P7288850.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HEQL5tfxJDU/TjHYtj8d34I/AAAAAAAAFIo/Aqfv9CWy1n0/s400/P7288851.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WbJ4B3zlqUM/TjHYvLS0lgI/AAAAAAAAFIs/PrYoNqb9-O8/s400/P7288853.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o_LU6hwv7zY/TjHY0tYc_sI/AAAAAAAAFIw/HxbnIpDM0pU/s400/P7288854.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PYiuJdn2T4I/TjHY05wRDFI/AAAAAAAAFI0/8ZMLTRZN_Pk/s400/P7288855.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lKCEV5uqjrg/TjHY7tvRwSI/AAAAAAAAFI8/pm7fJU3sGsM/s400/P7288857.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ey_6PCDI7CA/TjHZCZ9RGII/AAAAAAAAFJI/8OxlRX-PHdA/s400/P7288860.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1zsMGHhMm6w/TjHZFhhnbvI/AAAAAAAAFJM/MhzTykC9o-I/s400/P7288861.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-P-lFeoUv-fI/TjHZIDp28xI/AAAAAAAAFJU/0TIZnxmR8qE/s400/P7288863.JPG" /></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oJqpQ-mtyHE/TjHZJQf6AoI/AAAAAAAAFJY/oFUKYwWUzFk/s400/P7288864.JPG" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Toggle switches were set up for multiple auxiliary lights and compressor. Top switch is still in use for Lightforce lights so they don't have to be on with the high beams unless you want them to be. Other switches can be used for whatever you may like to add. Shift knob is custom Arizona river rock with gecko carved into it. The original knob is available.</div><div></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rl-5zEtQS9s/TjHf9Rtu4XI/AAAAAAAAFJs/Fe8vjZantWY/s400/Subaru%252520switches.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>The vent pic is the inside view of the Nicro solar powered cabin vent. It comes in handy when parked in the sun to vent hot air from the car and keep things cooler until you come back.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iCwp9mjAW70/TjHgPe6iv6I/AAAAAAAAFJ0/PzNu2zTRqFI/s400/Subaru%252520vent.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>This shot shows the current mileage as of 7/28/2011. Actual miles may be slightly higher by end of auction.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G3SMRiL5XGI/TjHgLVvIlcI/AAAAAAAAFJw/sezyFzA5Iqs/s400/Subaru%252520gauges.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Please bear in mind this is a used car and as such is being sold as-is with no warranty expressed nor implied. If you are looking for a like new car, check out your local Subaru dealer's used lot. If you are looking for a fun, purpose built off-road capable vehicle that has been well cared for, then start bidding! This is what you buy when you want an SUV to venture off the beaten path, but need something that will deliver 28 mpg on the highway!</div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Payment via Bank Check or cash. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div></b><div><b>Please note, some pictures show equipment that is no longer installed on the Superu! All equipment included in this sale is listed above. </b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5207734267039760583?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-58984103484439652132011-03-22T19:55:00.002-04:002011-03-22T19:59:24.951-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SUp6zIUsghI/AAAAAAAAD-A/s-sohfFyU48/s400/CRW_0014.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SUp6zIUsghI/AAAAAAAAD-A/s-sohfFyU48/s400/CRW_0014.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The snorkel wasn't really needed for this adventure, but they're the only shots I have handy at moment.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SUp6zZYQVTI/AAAAAAAAD-I/AtSlglomwwU/s400/CRW_0015.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SUp6zZYQVTI/AAAAAAAAD-I/AtSlglomwwU/s400/CRW_0015.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5898410348443965213?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-53838398916637676212011-03-22T19:52:00.001-04:002011-03-22T19:55:32.505-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/TWPpRl721EI/AAAAAAAAFDA/_sMW10gG2nQ/s400/IMG00040-20110222-0701.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/TWPpRl721EI/AAAAAAAAFDA/_sMW10gG2nQ/s400/IMG00040-20110222-0701.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The Superu is a Black and Tan now with the recent addition of a new black carpet and black leather seats front and rear!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5383839891663767621?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-6529908493546939932010-05-02T20:50:00.002-04:002010-05-02T21:04:18.516-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/S94Vhyi5wQI/AAAAAAAAE7M/fguNrTPvfjc/s400/cleansuperu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/S94Vhyi5wQI/AAAAAAAAE7M/fguNrTPvfjc/s400/cleansuperu.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />And so it begins! Never able to leave well enough alone and adhering to the principle of "If it ain't broke, then modify it!", we are now embarking on Phase II of the evolution of the Superu.<br /><br />Those of you who've followed the progress over the past couple of years may be surprised by the picture above. It's the start of the decal removal process that may ultimately result in a totally new appearance. Possible flat black all around with tinted glass and black painted alloys. Not sure yet, but it's time for a change. :)<br /><br />Also considering a rework of the communications setup and interior storage as well as getting around to installing the transmission cooler and freeing up the exhaust a bit with removal of those pesky resonators. Not too concerned about losing the "smoothing" of the exhaust note that they are meant to provide. Stay tuned for more updates.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-652990849354693993?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-53950431276573170442010-04-29T10:21:00.003-04:002010-04-29T10:33:05.244-04:00It's been a bit over a month since I installed the 4500k HID headlights and the 3000k HID lights so I thought it was time to write up a quick review.<br /><br />The installation couldn't be much easier and is truly plug and play. There are no wires to cut and the bulbs fit without modification to the housings. Total time to install both sets < 1 hour.<br /><br />The headlamps on the 05 Outback are halogen projectors and they work very well with the HID upgrade. The design of the projectors helps to maintain a crisp cutoff so you don't annoy oncoming drivers. Biggest difference is in the way they illuminate both the road ahead and the reflective signs and markers on guardrails and in the roadway. Almost makes the highway look like a landing strip on roads with those embedded reflectors in between the stripes. 4500k is a perfect choice as it is a bright white light without that blue/purple tint that you see on many tuner cars.<br /><br />The fog lamps are fantastic at 3000k. When you first turn them on they look green for a few seconds until they get to full brightness and then it's a fantastic fog light yellow that does a great job cutting through rain and fog.<br /><br />These kits were purchased from DDMTuning and are probably the least expensive on the market. Quality appears quite good and if they die a premature death, than the replacement cost is not an issue since they just had another price cut!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5395043127657317044?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-50181048883519524872010-03-19T15:23:00.003-04:002010-03-19T15:30:56.223-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/S6PAK8q2TyI/AAAAAAAAE5U/f2nKkpLDqCA/s400/acats.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/S6PAK8q2TyI/AAAAAAAAE5U/f2nKkpLDqCA/s400/acats.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Just got back from the dealer after bringing the Superu in for a recall that appears to have been behind the P0420 Catalyst System Below Efficiency Threshold error. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Background:</span><br /><br />2005 Subaru Outback 2.5<br /><br />137k miles<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Result:</span><br /><br />Cleared CEL<br /><br />Reprogrammed ECM <br /><br />and...........<br /><br />wait for it............<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2 NEW cats at ZERO cost to me! </span><br /><br />Only hitch was the tech couldn't figure out how to re-install the front skid plate!!! 3 bolts and 2 locknuts. How tough can that really be to figure out? Took me 10 minutes when I got home to put it back on!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5018104888351952487?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-48172589297702792012010-02-25T15:32:00.002-05:002010-02-25T15:38:01.771-05:00Waiting on the arrival of a set of 3000k HID lights to replace the factory fogs. Despite the factory housings being reflector rather than projector style, the location is low enough that the light dispersion should be fairly well contained on the road surface.<br /><br />Will be posting before and after pics once the update is complete. It should be a completely plug and play change with no cutting or splicing necessary.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-4817258929770279201?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-42351630283000451042010-01-20T15:39:00.002-05:002010-01-20T15:46:53.986-05:00Winter is barely a month old here but we've had lots of snow and the Superu has been fantastic with the current suspension setup.<br /><br />Many owners of USDM 05-07 Outbacks have complained of a side to side drift on slick surfaces. <br /><br />I am happy to report that the Superu has no such issues and has been flawless in all slippery conditions. To recap the suspension setup, let's take a look at what's different from stock.<br /><br /><strong>Ride height:</strong> Stock springs have been replaced with a set of 4 King Springs direct shipped from Australia. This resulted in about a 1" lift. <br /><br /><strong>Anti-sway bar:</strong> Next was the addition of a Whiteline rear anti-sway bar. Tightened things up nicely. <br /><br /><strong>Body lift:</strong> Add to that the installation of a 2" body lift kit this spring and there you have the complete package.<br /><br />The ride with the King Springs is a bit firmer than stock, but not at all harsh. Handling is tight and as mentioned above, the car is a pleasure to drive in all manner of slippery conditions.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-4235163028300045104?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-53865690039709948182009-05-20T12:35:00.002-04:002009-05-20T12:39:57.498-04:00<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fwbanas%2Falbumid%2F5099731352786117057%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5386569003970994818?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-29619054408433742182009-05-02T19:36:00.002-04:002009-05-02T19:44:46.675-04:00Finally getting a few minutes to post up some additional pics.<br /><br /><br />Rear strut with spacer installed.<br /><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/See1_yOxCtI/AAAAAAAAEQE/S8Aq4poTREM/s400/P4165226.JPG><br /><br />One of four rear carrier spacers.<br /><br /><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/See2AvPunLI/AAAAAAAAEQI/_U0AOsCkpVo/s400/P4165225.JPG><br /><br />The installation starts with a trolley jack under the rear carrier. Loosening the carrier bolts and lowering the carrier about 3 inches. Spacers go in, bolts go in hand tight, rear A-arms are loosened, spacers installed, bolts snugged up. Struts out, spacers on.<br /><br /><img src=http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/See2BWR4OqI/AAAAAAAAEQQ/j1vLs_ajilQ/s400/P4165222.JPG><br /><br />Gearbox spacers go in next. Same process, lower with jack, install spacers, bolts in, back up.<br /><br />Front installation is pretty much the same as the rear. <br /><br />It helps to have friends around to lend a hand with putting things back together.<br /><br /><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfxaEApO3UI/AAAAAAAAEUM/zllgTgqRS0k/s400/P4185232.JPG><br /><br />Or in the case of the steering coupler, pulling them apart!<br /><br /><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfxaOo5gTEI/AAAAAAAAEUw/8vimX2R3dCI/s400/P4185228.JPG><br /><br />Of course, it helps to keep a positive attitude and a smile on your face!<br /><br /><img src=http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfxaNvyyLKI/AAAAAAAAEUs/KipODsVbg1o/s400/P4185234.JPG><br /><br />Issues encountered were a stripped bolt hole, four rear carriers bolts that had to be cut down and a steering coupler that had to be cut and re-machined. <br /><br />Results with 1" suspension lift via King Springs and 2" body lift via Ausubaru spacer lift:<br /><br /><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfxaC8J77qI/AAAAAAAAEUI/EUjGWA9v4O8/s400/P4195239.JPG><br /><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfxaAD1vFBI/AAAAAAAAEUA/tT1P0zt68oc/s400/P4195240.JPG><br /><img src=http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfJkFm5R1sI/AAAAAAAAESs/65m8MzrXu9g/s400/P4245246.JPG><br /><img src=http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfJkAypieCI/AAAAAAAAESk/d867uZ-ROAE/s400/P4245247.JPG><br /><br />Thanks to all who gave their time, support, encouragement, took some of these photos and provided advice along the way. Will keep everyone updated on the next adventure we take with the Superu!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-2961905440843374218?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-82208851087410922832009-04-24T21:22:00.003-04:002009-04-24T21:29:22.298-04:00<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfJkAypieCI/AAAAAAAAESk/d867uZ-ROAE/s400/P4245247.JPG" /><br /><br /><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SfJkLoCNbrI/AAAAAAAAES0/jGTeYV9gM4Q/s400/P4245245.JPG" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8220885108741092283?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-52322112724125732142009-04-22T11:12:00.008-04:002009-04-22T11:20:46.502-04:00<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/Se8NPT3R_-I/AAAAAAAAERI/lva7JHd3avs/s400/lifted.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/Se8NPT3R_-I/AAAAAAAAERI/lva7JHd3avs/s400/lifted.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Better pics to follow along with details on the process.<br /><br />Bigger tires and alignment due at week's end.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5232211272412573214?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-16325510191331242982009-01-10T16:10:00.004-05:002009-01-14T12:37:52.405-05:00Just inventoried the boxes to see what I have before starting the install.<br /><br /><img src=http://lh3.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/SWjVPNmG86I/AAAAAAAAECI/0lSKXxM54IE/s400/Liftkit.jpg><br />Hope to have the heated barn available soon to start work on this. Will keep the blog updated and post installation pics afterwards.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-1632551019133124298?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-21698604376391825252008-12-09T15:36:00.004-05:002008-12-09T15:55:50.072-05:00Well, at long last the full kit and instructions are all here!<br /><br />Just lining up the heated garage space and a buddy to lend a hand so we can get this Subie lifted.<br /><br />A little bonus was the snow we got this weekend that made the waiting a bit more bearable.<br /><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_1GA8Cs8PtGg/STv9jYgw1zI/AAAAAAAADSg/utb5pr_1kM8/s400/PC074897.JPG" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-2169860437639182525?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-68387065459374667962008-11-13T19:25:00.003-05:002008-11-13T19:28:19.807-05:00The second package cleared US Customs in record time and arrived this week! Now, I just need a copy of the installation instructions which must've been accidentally left out of the box (or eaten by mice on the way) and we'll be ready to go. Will post up pics and progress as soon as the install gets under way.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-6838706545937466796?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-52655846683620297932008-11-09T09:37:00.002-05:002008-11-09T09:39:54.235-05:00Status: Inbound Into Customs<br /><br />Your item is being processed by United States Customs. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later. <br /><br />The final box of parts is in the country and will hopefully arrive in the next week or so. My goal is to find the time to install the kit by year's end. Will post up pics of the kit components once they're all here as well as before and after shots of the Superu.<br /><br />If time allows, I'll try to document the entire installation process with pics.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5265584668362029793?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-16682423492864179462008-09-27T09:43:00.004-04:002008-12-09T15:58:41.100-05:00Yes, that's right. I said half the kit is here. Actually, it's more like two thirds. Because of the shipping issues we've had, Dave shipped all the spacers in one box and held the box with the steering coupler and bolts until the first one arrived.<br /><br />The final box should be shipping soon! Will update as soon as it gets here.<br /><br />Here's a shot from just before our last trip this summer. <br /><br /><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wbanas/SHokVzCfX7I/AAAAAAAACko/lIvTxKzcVmA/s400/P7134275.JPG" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-1668242349286417946?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-90513962553732918952008-09-01T11:47:00.000-04:002008-09-01T11:48:13.332-04:00Status: Inbound Into Customs<br /><br />Your item is being processed by United States Customs. Information, if available, is updated every evening. Please check again later.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-9051396255373291895?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-87832793931279695492008-08-21T18:42:00.002-04:002008-08-21T19:01:44.555-04:00EE710533992AU AUSTRALIA SLOVENIA Your item arrived at the international processing centre in SLOVENIA - LJUBLJANA at 16:11 on 18 Jul 2008, and is awaiting clearance for delivery processing.<br /><br />Yes, you read that right! My lift kit took a detour to Slovenia!!! :-)<br /><br />It's just too darned funny not to share with everyone following the travels and mods of the Superu. That one is on its way back to Australia and a new shipment should be on its way to me in the states any day.<br /><br />Here are a few pics of the little Subie taking a shortcut through the White Rocks National Recreation area over Mt. Tabor. The last pics are fossils at Chazy Reef on Isle la Motte. This formation, known worldwide among paleontologists, has been called the world’s oldest reef in which corals first appear. It was formed almost half a billion years ago in the ancient Iapetus Ocean, a shallow tropical sea covering most of what became the eastern North American continent, straddling the equator where Zimbabwe is today! <br /><br />The ancient fossil reef on Isle La Motte, approximately 480-450 million years old and of the middle Ordovician Period, provides scientists with an extraordinary opportunity to study primitive reef formation, shedding light on the evolution of the later coral reefs which have had such an important role in Earth’s bio-history. For paleontologists, Isle La Motte is, among other things, a treasure trove of “firsts” featuring some of the world’s earliest corals and the oldest stromatoporoids.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fwbanas%2Falbumid%2F5237106758404493169%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8783279393127969549?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-87144397594216615232008-07-12T08:26:00.003-04:002008-07-13T07:42:37.958-04:00In preparation for the lift. (I know it seems like forever waiting on it, but stuff happens and we just have to roll with it and have faith in others!) :-)<br /><br />I've removed the safari rack with the full sized spare and dual jerry can holder from the roof for several reasons.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fwbanas%2Falbumid%2F5222460052088188673%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss%26authkey%3DA4M0MruO37w" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /><br /><list><br />Lowered center of gravity.<br /><br />Reduced weight.<br /><br />Reduced aerodynamic drag.<br /><br />Ability to fit into the garage!<br /></list><br /><br />After some logistical issues, I've received word that the kit will be shipped out via Air versus Sea Mail this time and am hopeful to see it soon. <br /><br />The reduced weight and drag have resulted in my ability to make just over 30 mpg on my daily 110 mile commute which has made me very happy since the savings can be applied towards the extra fuel we use in lower gears off road. Especially on the sand where we need to keep a lower gear and higher rpm's in many spots to maintain adequate forward motion.<br /><br />And yes, that is the 20 cu. ft. cargo box from my trailer sitting on the roof. Decided to minimize what we take with us on our camping trip this summer and make things simpler by hauling the essentials in the box without worrying about the trailer. The box comes off as soon as the trip is over!<br /><br />Be nice.<br /><br />Peace<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8714439759421661523?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-40439907101411242472008-05-19T18:01:00.003-04:002008-05-19T18:06:45.543-04:00<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fwbanas%2Falbumid%2F5201909092065007329%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss%26authkey%3DslEtc4fNgG4" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /><br />Aired down to 10 psi, she storms across the dunes with no trouble at all. At normal pressure, we did a bit of hill work and never had a single slip.<br /><br />Once that lift gets here, with the extra clearance we'll be able to fit up some slightly taller tires and tackle some rougher terrain. Woo-hoo. Subies rock!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-4043990710141124247?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-78548139839098669102008-04-12T17:14:00.002-04:002008-04-12T17:22:01.091-04:00While we wait patiently for the lift kit to arrive from our friends down under, the light bar has been removed and all of the Lightforce units have moved upstairs.<br /><br />The winch fits better now with the bar gone and I'm less concerned about parallel parking and coming out to find my lights smashed up.<br /><br />Sorry for the low quality pic. It's a cell phone shot. Will get a better shot up when I have some time to spare.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wbanas/SAEi273JErI/AAAAAAAACI4/XjlgYS7yuDs/s800/IMG00382.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wbanas/SAEi273JErI/AAAAAAAACI4/XjlgYS7yuDs/s800/IMG00382.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-7854813983909866910?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-59052684038970386032008-03-26T15:13:00.002-04:002008-03-26T15:20:44.548-04:00Since the first lift kit shipped November 26, 2007 appears to be lost in transit, Dave at ausubarus.com is kindly building a replacement kit that is nearing completion.<br /><br />Here is a pic of an AU Outback that ended up being the recipient of the first kit built for the Superu. Dave wanted to be sure on the fit before shipping the first kit for this generation of Outback half way around the world. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ausubaru.com/ebay/liftkits/04outback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.ausubaru.com/ebay/liftkits/04outback.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br />With a little luck, the Superu will be lifted and ready for action by mid-May. Stay tuned for more updates.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-5905268403897038603?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-92017881196959052502008-01-28T14:53:00.000-05:002008-01-28T15:49:25.630-05:00<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Examples/photo#5159981401813727346"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/R5vvvwa6uHI/AAAAAAAAB0k/DtjQKiw5AXo/s400/Horseneck1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here's our Superu waiting patiently by the sea for that great big container ship from down under to find its way into port.<br /><br />Maybe it's coming in on the Estelle Maersk! Largest container ship in the world! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.netpub.dk/netpub/client_projects/udenrigsministeriet/project/7873/working_files/Le_Danemark_-_en_brefx5x8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.netpub.dk/netpub/client_projects/udenrigsministeriet/project/7873/working_files/Le_Danemark_-_en_brefx5x8.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />In the meantime, we'll be upgrading the antennas for both the CB and 2m HAM and relocating them to the sides of the hood for several reasons. Not the least of which is the beating the mag mounts are taking each time we put her in the garage!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pl-259.com/Hood%20Mount%20NMO%20V.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px;" src="http://www.pl-259.com/Hood%20Mount%20NMO%20V.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-9201788119695905250?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-48275769996656277972008-01-06T18:59:00.000-05:002008-01-06T19:11:14.196-05:00Still waiting on the lift kit which shipped late November via AU Sea Mail. Best I can tell from my research is that I shouldn't expect it for another 2 - 4 weeks at least. :-( <br /><br />On the plus side, the car is still everything I had hoped for and has been slogging through mud, water, snow and slush with no troubles at all. I am hoping to plan a trip to watch the passage of the icebergs off Newfoundland this summer (Family expedition!) <a href="http://www.innovativewords.com/trips/newfoundland/vikingtrail.htm">The Viking Trail</a> appears to be an ideal place to head for this activity. <br /><br />Any tips or ideas for this expedition will be welcomed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-4827576999665627797?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-87576595702979435692007-11-21T15:14:00.000-05:002007-11-21T15:27:49.214-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.subaruoutback.org/gallery//500/12878winterized-med.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.subaruoutback.org/gallery//500/12878winterized-med.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />For the winter months, i've removed the rack and relocated the spare and sand/snow ladders to the interior.<br /><br />Initial MPG results show an increase of ~3 mpg.<br /><br />On the wickedly big plus side of things, the lift kit shipped from Australia a week ago Monday and should arrive in another week or two. (On the proverbial slow boat from China! Ok, AU actually but you get the idea!) Emergency winter survival supplies are also on board. You can't be too careful you know. Unless you happen to be my new mate from Ireland who has me interested in the <a href="http://mongolrally.theadventurists.com/">Mongol Rally</a>! <br /><br />I thought I was slightly nuts for my interest in the <a href="http://www.alcan5000.com/">Alcan 5000</a>, but this is certainly more nuts! At least I can take the Superu on the ALCAN. Looking to hit the Summer rally first and move up to the insanity of the Winter event.<br /><br />Will update soon when lift kit arrives!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8757659570297943569?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-87691017044775082642007-10-02T19:45:00.001-04:002007-10-02T20:25:12.212-04:00The new rear diff skidplate arrived from Primitive Racing and went on this weekend!<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5116048669434518034"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rv_bKKtBGhI/AAAAAAAABfg/L_YKm11ZbZI/s400/P9303506.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Finally managed to do the custom bends for the lightbar and get the Lightforces mounted up neatly as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5116062898661169714"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rv_oGatBGjI/AAAAAAAABgI/a-B1lshC9NU/s400/P9303514.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The nice feature of these lights is the clip on filters that let you go from driving /spot to fogs in seconds!<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5116064406194690674"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rv_peKtBGnI/AAAAAAAABgs/mruQaLUtO5c/s400/P9303523.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And the word from down under is that 2" lift kit should be ready to ship by next Monday! :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8769101704477508264?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-19776540785561235982007-09-11T10:09:00.000-04:002007-09-11T10:28:33.708-04:00The initial phase of driving/fog light setup and winch installation has been completed.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5104648330130828194"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RtdanFS9K6I/AAAAAAAABKQ/gku27ame8IM/s400/IMG00261.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The Warn XD9000i multi-mount winch is attached by way of a 2" front receiver hitch that is mounted to the underside of the front bumper by a pair of 3/4" Grade 8 bolts. The follow up to this phase of the installation is to have additional supports welded to secure the FRH to the undercarriage of the car at secure points aft of the firewall. <br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5104964263630154674"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rth581S9K7I/AAAAAAAABKY/q1V96ZkDV7U/s400/IMG00262.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The LightForce 240 XGTs and Stryker 170's are mounted on a steel lightbar attached to a PVC mount that is secured to the bumper at 3 locations using marine grade stainless steel hardware. The PVC is utilized to maintain a pedestrian friendly approach and is intended to break away from the mounts under sufficient force as would likely be incurred by a collision with pedestrians or cyclists.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5105699927103450066"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RtsXCFS9K9I/AAAAAAAABLY/7iViFlTw7cE/s400/IMG00266.jpg" /></a><br /><br />As the winch is intended to be mounted only when needed, it's impact value is not a consideration.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-1977654078556123598?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-29782509899055662402007-08-20T10:55:00.000-04:002007-08-20T10:58:57.828-04:00<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100797093086046018"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsmr7lS9J0I/AAAAAAAAA5k/8l2JpuigG2w/s400/superuplate.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-2978250989905566240?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-84230831967947552582007-08-17T15:27:00.000-04:002007-08-17T15:30:30.914-04:00With many more photos to come, here is the first glance at the evolution of the Superu from basic grocery getter to top notch mountain goat! <br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fwbanas%2Falbumid%2F5099731352786117057%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8423083196794755258?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-74813822338237258352007-08-16T09:40:00.000-04:002008-01-12T18:23:06.217-05:00Northward on South Hero Island, VT<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Vermont2007/photo#5090364265151755938"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RqSbVEm2dqI/AAAAAAAAAko/1FElLPW7kkY/s400/P7152923.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>The Superu is presently equipped with:<br /></p><ul><li>Lift Springs from King Springs in Australia</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100179914875545074"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsd6nFS9JfI/AAAAAAAAA14/-ZLzRG39Jbs/s288/King_spring.jpg" /></a><li>Safari Snorkel &amp; pre-cleaner custom fitted.</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100182272812590594"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd8wVS9JgI/AAAAAAAAA2A/kC_f4bGR_SI/s288/ARB_12-03_1160.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100183681561863698"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd-CVS9JhI/AAAAAAAAA2I/kq9ca_GyVAQ/s288/Safariprecleaner.jpg" /></a><li>Rally Armor Mud flaps</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5154698170612833330"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/R4kqrOe73DI/AAAAAAAABvw/xSPyuTV3hSA/s400/IMG00335.jpg" /></a><li>Dell Laptop with BT GPS</li><li>Storm Predator III software</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100162576092570754"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/Rsdq11S9JII/AAAAAAAAAyQ/dsJZodZzUU0/s288/330_radar1.jpg" /></a> <li>Delorme Topo and Streets</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100186619319494226"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RseAtVS9JlI/AAAAAAAAA2o/pUw5TweEccI/s288/delorme%20topo.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100186619319494210"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RseAtVS9JkI/AAAAAAAAA2g/Ss9nW0Pk1ZA/s288/delormestreets.jpg" /></a> <li>Black Rat hand winch</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100162580387538098"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsdq2FS9JLI/AAAAAAAAAyo/nOlfprGDtoI/s288/black%20rat.jpg" /></a> <li>Hi-Lift jack w/ Jack Guard case</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166617656796418"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RsduhFS9JQI/AAAAAAAAAzo/RAqVbHUdI9Q/s288/hi_lift_jack.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100177595593205186"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsd4gFS9JcI/AAAAAAAAA1g/XYvIbJdJkDA/s288/jackguard.jpg" /></a> <li>Lightforce 240 XGT and 170 / Driving &amp; Fog lights</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5103873427836316530"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RtSZ11S9K3I/AAAAAAAABIY/P-l7VgDf6hE/s400/IMG00259.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100184626454668834"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd-5VS9JiI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/sYXh9FWAn6Y/s288/LF240XGT-1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100184626454668850"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd-5VS9JjI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/GD90cC0RTss/s288/LF170LT-1.jpg" /></a> <li>Yaesu 2m HAM radio</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100173304920876386"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd0mVS9JWI/AAAAAAAAA0w/Qp4I9xpbix4/s288/FT-2800M.jpg" /></a> <li>Cobra 40 channel w/weather alert</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166609066861778"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RsduglS9JNI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/1ZCCWgl-o-Q/s288/cobra_25nwst.jpg" /></a> <li>Nicro solar powered cabin vent</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100162576092570770"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/Rsdq11S9JJI/AAAAAAAAAyY/YWPGcLNjoig/s288/600_SolarVent6.jpg" /></a> <li>JDM Subaru rain visors</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166621951763746"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RsduhVS9JSI/AAAAAAAAAz4/4QZNUdR8wDg/s288/rain%20visors.jpg" /></a> <li>GoLight wireless remote rear light/Swivel-Tilt-Pan</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100045825996563570"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RscAqFS9JHI/AAAAAAAAAxw/iW7AM-Gb0jU/s288/IMG00128.jpg" /></a> <li>152 db multi-trumpet air horns w/onboard tank &amp; compressor</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166639131632962"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RsduiVS9JUI/AAAAAAAAA0I/5R7kaJmaX_s/s288/Z6plus.jpg" /></a> <li>Scepter NATO Fuel &amp; Water cans</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100175156051780994"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsd2SFS9JYI/AAAAAAAAA1A/brmwI6FmrfQ/s288/RedPetrolCanTH.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100175521124001170"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd2nVS9JZI/AAAAAAAAA1I/NvtqutQt1UQ/s288/sandwatercanTH.jpg" /></a> <li>Primitive Racing front skidplate</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100045821701596258"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/RscAp1S9JGI/AAAAAAAAAxo/KQLUJlXmmRY/s288/IMG00032.jpg" /></a> <li>Surco rack with full size spare and shovel &amp; axe</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100178321442678226"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd5KVS9JdI/AAAAAAAAA1o/cLd2mIZoPIE/s288/Surco_Tire_Mount_kit1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100178321442678242"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rsd5KVS9JeI/AAAAAAAAA1w/4BC9C3WEaTg/s288/Surco-AxeShov-Kit.jpg" /></a> <li>OKOffroad Aluminum sand ladders</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100174430202307954"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/Rsd1n1S9JXI/AAAAAAAAA04/Uped5hM2GRI/s288/sandladders-aluminum-1.jpg" /></a> <li>Yokohama Geolandars</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100176990002816434"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/Rsd381S9JbI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/Vmsy-D9POlw/s288/GeolandarAT%2B2.jpg" /></a> <li>Standard supply of recovery accessories including snatch block, winch extension, D-shackles, etc.</li><li>Warn xd9000i multi-mount winch</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100176178253997474"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/Rsd3NlS9JaI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/kj4JYJ6TfdM/s288/warn-xd9000i-multi-mount-winch.jpg" /></a> <li>Optima D35 Yellow Top AGM Dual purpose battery</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100172561891534162"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsdz7FS9JVI/AAAAAAAAA0o/q_8amS2L5So/s288/yellowtop.jpg" /></a> <li>Engel 45l Fridge/freezer</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166613361829106"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/Rsdug1S9JPI/AAAAAAAAAzg/DtYSpGZ4WuY/s288/engel.jpg" /></a> <li>Home built cargo trailer painted to match car (Planning to upgrade to a<br />tent equipped expedition trailer once we get the lift kit and winch mounts done)</li><li>And of course, 3 car seats for the boys and a dual headrest mounted Philips DVD for the extended stretches on asphalt!</li><li>High voltage security system to keep poachers away! :-) </li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100187877744911970"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RseB2lS9JmI/AAAAAAAAA2w/xCRZieoEDd0/s288/tesla%20coil%20on%20car.jpg" /></a></ul><p>Here's a few pre-snorkel shots at the end of the East Beach sand trail. 2 miles in and nothing but Jeeps and big rigs along the way. No one believed the Superu had what it takes to handle the trail. Props to Paul Ecklund at Primitive Racing for the front skidplate which helped to plow a bit of sand in the high spots and to King Springs for the extra 1" of lift on top of the 8.5" clearance from the factory! </p><p></p><p><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/SuperuSDayAtTheBeach/photo#5074807428768841714"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rm1WeA9Hv_I/AAAAAAAAAIA/f98eArpegGQ/s400/P6102780.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/SuperuSDayAtTheBeach/photo#5074807420178907074"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/Rm1Wdg9Hv8I/AAAAAAAAAHc/Dqo0i66Yey4/s400/P6102782.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/SuperuSDayAtTheBeach/photo#5074807450243678322"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rm1WfQ9HwHI/AAAAAAAAAJg/AwECT-P9lDo/s400/P6102762.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></p><strong>Additional carry on items include:</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Air-Zone 4 person tent</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166621951763730"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RsduhVS9JRI/AAAAAAAAAzw/qufEi4BiQEc/s288/ptarmiganPOPUP.jpg" /></a> <li>Eureka 16x20 tent</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100162580387538114"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/Rsdq2FS9JMI/AAAAAAAAAyw/r6dVr3YnPQM/s288/Blue%20Mesa.jpg" /></a> <li>Toolbox Grill</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5100166626246731058"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RsduhlS9JTI/AAAAAAAAA0A/GfSyLbGsVUY/s288/tool_box_gas_grill.jpg" /></a> <li>Coleman Fold-n-Go 2 burner stove</li><li>Subaru Severe Weather Companion</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5103023599837326082"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/RtGU7VS9KwI/AAAAAAAABEc/fUlfkwX3rmA/s400/subiesevere.jpg" /></a> <li>SteriPEN UV-light water purifier</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5103025790270647074"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RtGW61S9KyI/AAAAAAAABFc/0GAjy5wwlGc/s400/steripen-water-purifier-3.jpg" /></a> <li>Craftsman Tool Set</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5103024871147645714"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wbanas/RtGWFVS9KxI/AAAAAAAABE8/7gHihbDEXfc/s400/toolset.jpg" /></a> <li>SuperWhite LED headlamps (for human heads, not the car!)</li><li>McMurdo FastFind Plus 406Mhz Emergency Locator Beacon w/GPS</li><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Mods/photo#5104115354754165634"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RtV131S9K4I/AAAAAAAABJQ/dcyja0rqw6E/s400/fastfindplus.jpg" /></a><li>Swiss Firesteel &amp; waterproof tinder. </li></ul><p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Vermont2007/photo#5090363814180189714"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/RqSa60m2dhI/AAAAAAAAAjg/m4FbkpDfxH0/s400/P7213172.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br />I think I can, I think I can...<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/SuperuAdventures/photo#5081975165830597442"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RobNfOSwi0I/AAAAAAAAAPI/v-c1dF9N-B4/s400/IMG00154.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Where's that darned snorkel when you need it?<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/SuperuAdventures/photo#5081975165830597426"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wbanas/RobNfOSwizI/AAAAAAAAAPA/SgPcwwL4SgM/s400/IMG00155.jpg" /></a><br /><br />If you can dream it, you can do it!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/TallShipsAndFireworks/photo#5083361899101326322"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wbanas/Rou6tuSwi_I/AAAAAAAAAQs/9tNTuhf_Un4/s400/%3Cuntitled%3E%203.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Expedition sponsors welcome! ;-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-7481382233823725835?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-86918758580866148732007-08-10T09:13:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:15:05.738-04:00<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-m5GkAI5e7A"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-m5GkAI5e7A" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-8691875858086614873?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575765144151571455.post-78890960598947404772007-08-09T18:27:00.001-04:002007-08-09T20:05:46.761-04:00<strong>We're glad you could make it.</strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wbanas/Vermont2007/photo#5090363895784568354"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wbanas/RqSa_km2diI/AAAAAAAAAjo/Pt9ksZk8uqw/s400/P7213162.JPG" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5575765144151571455-7889096059894740477?l=thesuperu.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503816119734382267noreply@blogger.com1