2012 Impreza thread

[FourOhFour]

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

Sorry about the crappy image. It was sent as a PDF so I snapped a shot of it from my iphone on the computer screen.

For future reference, in Windows 7 you can use "snipping tool" to quickly take a screenshot of a window or arbitrary area. In OS X, command-shift-4 will let you select an area, or cmd-shift-4 and then spacebar to select an entire window. The image will be saved to the desktop.

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[imcausinmadrukis]

Originally Posted by FourOhFour

For future reference, in Windows 7 you can use "snipping tool" to quickly take a screenshot of a window or arbitrary area. In OS X, command-shift-4 will let you select an area, or cmd-shift-4 and then spacebar to select an entire window. The image will be saved to the desktop.

Cant i just hit the print screen button and paste it in paint?

[Haunty]

Originally Posted by ST Eye

Can someone assist with this question. I am going to the dealer to get my free oil change, and I want to make sure I get the right filter.

Test drove the BRZ today.

They are interchangeable on the Forester, unknown if they are interchangeable on the Impreza.

[ST Eye]

Subarupartswarehouse just confirmed that they shipped my part, however it shows on their confirmation that I was given only the one coupon. When I log into my account and view my order it shows that I got both coupon. The charge hasn't hit my CC account yet. I hope they charged the original price since I didn't consent to a price change.

[SleepNMnky]

Originally Posted by ST Eye

Subarupartswarehouse just confirmed that they shipped my part, however it shows on their confirmation that I was given only the one coupon. When I log into my account and view my order it shows that I got both coupon. The charge hasn't hit my CC account yet. I hope they charged the original price since I didn't consent to a price change.

My charges are showing on my CC already as posted, NOT pending, with both discounts applied but no email for shipping. When I log in it says "Processing" even though everything shows as "Status:In Stock". I'm not gonna call or email so it isn't brought to their attention. I just hope having my VIN with a few random parts for an '09 WRX doesn't cause them to manually review anything.

[Commander Keen]

As for aftermarket oil filters, I've been running the Mobil1 M1-104 with good results.

I'm not especially loyal to M1. I just got an oil+filter deal at a good price. Factory fill sample is in the mail and I plan to get the M1 0W20 analyzed as well. I believe many are seeing high Fe counts (across many engines) with M1, and there's endless debate about this on various forums. Nobody seems to know why. Plan A was a PureOne filter and Pennzoil Platinum, but I had to make do with what was on the shelf.

[jr0bb5]

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

So these are interchangeable? They have the same product #


Oil filters by jmaiden91184, on Flickr

It dosen't matter if the filter is listed for the '12 Impreza or the Forester as long as you get part # 15208AA160 and not 15208AA130. The Forester is the only model that can use either filter.

BTW, thanks for the link. I just got done ordering a three pack. They're shipping from the state I live in, so hopefully I'll have them by this Friday when I plan to do my first oil change.

[jr0bb5]

Originally Posted by Commander Keen

As for aftermarket oil filters, I've been running the Mobil1 M1-104 with good results.

Good to hear. I started a thread a few weeks ago asking for the correct M1 oil filter number becasue I had been told two different numbers. Anyway, I got completely bashed for even considering using anything but a Subaru filter.

[ST Eye]

You just gotta make sure that the filter has the correct check valve that the Subaru filters have.

[Commander Keen]

M1, Bosch and PureOne have anti drainback valves. Unless OEM fanatics know why a particular filter is unsuitable, ignore them.

[ST Eye]

The OEM filters weren't too bad price-wise. They are about 7 bux at my dealer.

[flyboy1100]

i think i paid 19.00 after tax for 2 filters, and 2 crush washers at the dealer. didn't seem too bad. I am probably going to go the fumoto valve route though, so only need 1 washer.

[cycling4fitness]

Originally Posted by gfxguy

The tint was $250 at Jay's Tint Shop in Kirkland. They came highly recommended and I would echo that; they did it on Memorial Day on 2 hour's notice, and were fast, professional and friendly.

I still haven't completely ruled out the protection film, and your endorsement nudges the needle a bit. I'll have to sell my wife on it too, and she's already starting to mutter (quietly) about the money I've spent on the car lately

I researched a lot on the web about paint protective film and this 2 links helped me decide on getting one. may be this will nudge you more towards getting a paint protective film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqzFvRw4-A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqzFvRw4-A

a very good comprehensive review on another forum about paint protective films.

http://forums.nicoclub.com/clear-bra...s-t480717.html

[imcausinmadrukis]

Originally Posted by SleepNMnky

You have to take the fog light housing off. It's super easy. I used a plastic tool for a blackberry although I'm sure a flathead or butter knife would work. Just pry it off a bit softly & the rest will pull off with your hands only. Snaps right back on.

Man, I tried to attempt this today and FAILED horribly. Flathead and Butter knife was no good. There was not enough space. I was too scared with all the stuff I used to force anything without damaging something. What is this blackberry tool you used? Can you take a picture of it? I will probably be removing the housing more than once so it might be a good investment tool.

Also, if it was "super easy" to remove the housing can you do a picture or video of how it looks like. Therefore I can see where the clips are held. You can be the first person to document this. Wouldn't that be totally Awesome?? =P

[darkbug]

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

Man, I tried to attempt this today and FAILED horribly. Flathead and Butter knife was no good. There was not enough space. I was too scared with all the stuff I used to force anything without damaging something. What is this blackberry tool you used? Can you take a picture of it? I will probably be removing the housing more than once so it might be a good investment tool.

Also, if it was "super easy" to remove the housing can you do a picture or video of how it looks like. Therefore I can see where the clips are held. You can be the first person to document this. Wouldn't that be totally Awesome?? =P

I installed my fog lamps last-night in about 20min. All you need to do is remove the 2 front plastic clips and the 10mm bolt. Once those are out fold down the plastic cover to give access to the housing.

To remove the fog lamp housing I pushed the clips that hold it in place from the back side. (No tools needed for that ) It should come out very easily.

Good Luck,

[ST Eye]

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

Man, I tried to attempt this today and FAILED horribly. Flathead and Butter knife was no good. There was not enough space. I was too scared with all the stuff I used to force anything without damaging something. What is this blackberry tool you used? Can you take a picture of it? I will probably be removing the housing more than once so it might be a good investment tool.

Also, if it was "super easy" to remove the housing can you do a picture or video of how it looks like. Therefore I can see where the clips are held. You can be the first person to document this. Wouldn't that be totally Awesome?? =P

Remove the clips that hold the front of the fender liner plastic, reach in and push the tabs on the fog light housing that hold it into the bumper.

[SleepNMnky]

I didn't have to remove any clips, they came off by just a little pry (the blackberry tool I used was a tiny plastic piece used to pry housing apart) to get my fingers around them & a little pull. I don't have pix, but search for a post on here from HinGurl... it was a while ago but she put pix up.

Edit: maybe it wasn't her but I found this.

Originally Posted by HinGurl

Does this apply to the Limited version with the chrome trim around the lamp?
......
I just took mine off, surprisingly easy. No the chrome trim doesn't change anything. Just pry along the top(3 clips) gently and you can pull the whole cover out with your hand.



Now I'm gonna apply my lamin x cover

It's easier to get your finger in around the thin upper corner area & loosen from there.

[thom52]

Originally Posted by gfxguy

The tint was $250 at Jay's Tint Shop in Kirkland. They came highly recommended and I would echo that; they did it on Memorial Day on 2 hour's notice, and were fast, professional and friendly.

I still haven't completely ruled out the protection film, and your endorsement nudges the needle a bit. I'll have to sell my wife on it too, and she's already starting to mutter (quietly) about the money I've spent on the car lately

I missed your reply earlier.
Thats a good price for a tint.
And that place is about 4 blocks from my house.
Jay's did our Accord a number of years ago and it held up very well.
What all did you get tinted for $250? All but windshield?

[gfxguy]

Originally Posted by thom52

I missed your reply earlier.
What all did you get tinted for $250? All but windshield?

Yes. 35% front windows, 20% on the rest.

[imcausinmadrukis]

Originally Posted by darkbug

I installed my fog lamps last-night in about 20min. All you need to do is remove the 2 front plastic clips and the 10mm bolt. Once those are out fold down the plastic cover to give access to the housing.

To remove the fog lamp housing I pushed the clips that hold it in place from the back side. (No tools needed for that ) It should come out very easily.

Good Luck,

I'll give this a try. I did look under this morning and seen the two plastic clips but no 10mm bolt. I have the Sport Premium. There is an extra hole on both sides with no bolt. Maybe on the Sport Prem no bolt? Ill try to take a pic when I get a chance.

[saabarupp]

Originally Posted by cookcle

My biggest gripe with this car so far, the paint. I drive all highway so I should expect some, but I recently got a hood nick the size of a pebble. That on top of a good amount of other ones. I've got 5k so far, a lot of it being highway..so I guess I cant complain. My old car was an Audi, and after 12 years the front end on that car did not look that bad for the mileage/age. They are known for having some of the best paint out there though..Any way, just ordered a hood deflector to hopefully prevent future nicks.

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

I can totally agree with you. I had the car and only put up 200 miles. 200 miles!!!! Already I have a nic on the paint. Wussup with that! Any solutions our there besides touch paint? I have read mixed reviews on dr. color chip...

Welcome to the world of Subaru.

[FourOhFour]

Originally Posted by imcausinmadrukis

Cant i just hit the print screen button and paste it in paint?

Sure, I just find snipping tool more convenient. Launch it, drag a box, click save, done. Don't have to deal with cropping it later or remembering what key to hold to make it take a window instead of the entire screen.

[ST Eye]

Snipping tool is awesome, saves you a bunch of trouble with cropping screenshot images. You can also do a ALT + Printscreen to capture the window with focus.

[Angelus911]

command+shift+4, or command+shift+4+space on Mac

[auskip07]

Originally Posted by saabarupp

Welcome to the world of Subaru.

You're right, i hear Subaru corporate places pebbles on road ways every 25 miles just to make sure people know they have a subaru paint job.


So how is it Subarus fault you got a rock chip?