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chanomatik · 02-07-2013, 11:48 AM

That's outstanding!

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907scoobyrex07 · 02-07-2013, 01:41 PM

Coolest thing since toaster strudel*

MrRicH · 02-08-2013, 12:13 AM

So stoked, getting scheduled to meet with a mortgage representative to finally get on track to buying a house. Finally, after all these years or not dumping money into the WRX are about to pay off... Something about having a nice car sitting outside in the snow breaks my heart...

Akrexak · 02-08-2013, 12:25 AM

Congrats on a future house. I wanted to do that when I got based here, because I know we are coming back. But the wife insisted we wait, good call in my book. Find the one you want!

akfmx · 02-08-2013, 12:33 AM

Have a slight dilemma; I just recieved my Subaru oil galley adapter, used for installing an oil pressure sender on top of the block near the crankcase vent. It is supposed to have 1/8th BSPT threads. I also bought this adapter:

Auto Meter 2269 1/8" NPT to 1/8" BSPT Oil Pressure Metric Adapter : Amazon.com : Automotive

which is a BSPT to NPT adapter. However, I can't even get it to start threading into the galley plug adapter. It's like it is too big. I've checked the packaging of both products multiple times to make sure i received the correct items. Has anyone else had this problem and what can I do?

nasiocjunkie · 02-08-2013, 01:11 AM

Is there anywhere to buy grill mesh material here in Anchorage or in the valley? Checked Home Depot and Lowes but they don't have what I'm looking for. The OP in the thread below says he picked up his material at Home Depot but didn't see any at ours.

Looking for something like what this guy used:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...7&postcount=14

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1807761

MrRicH · 02-08-2013, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrexak

Congrats on a future house. I wanted to do that when I got based here, because I know we are coming back. But the wife insisted we wait, good call in my book. Find the one you want!

Thank you sir. We haven't begun to shop the market yet, but we already know the area we want to look into. Thankfully Anchorage has a few newly constructed areas in good locations, new homes, new or 1 previous owner areas, and housing loans are still low. Shoot. They'll still give a house loan to Joe Blow who buses tables at the local restaurant...

Quote:

Originally Posted by akfmx

Have a slight dilemma; I just recieved my Subaru oil galley adapter, used for installing an oil pressure sender on top of the block near the crankcase vent. It is supposed to have 1/8th BSPT threads. I also bought this adapter: Auto Meter 2269 1/8" NPT to 1/8" BSPT Oil Pressure Metric Adapter : Amazon.com : Automotive which is a BSPT to NPT adapter. However, I can't even get it to start threading into the galley plug adapter. It's like it is too big. I've checked the packaging of both products multiple times to make sure i received the correct items. Has anyone else had this problem and what can I do?

I had some issues when I first installed mine, it didn't seem to seat correctly in the adapter, but I ended up finding a direct oil gallery adapter to sensor as opposed to using the adapter. Just ended up making everything less stressful...

kayetealynn · 02-08-2013, 02:31 AM

Meh. When I needed an adapter.. I just called FATS and got one delivered for $3.15.

Stop by and ask for Tony. If he can't help then you can go to a plumbing store and see if someone can match one up. They're called bushings though in the plumbing world >_>.

akfmx · 02-08-2013, 03:53 AM

Well, I got it. Decided to check our tap and die set and sure enough, we had 1/8 PT, which I'm pretty sure is the same as BSPT. Regardless, they're both tapered pipe thread. First tried the die on the male part, which helped as It was now starting to thread into the galley plug. But only about a half turn. So then I carefully ran the tap into the galley plug, essentially moving the position of the taper. And all is well now

akfmx · 02-08-2013, 10:59 PM

Uhh, could someone help me identify the stock up-pipe material? What's puzzling me is that most google results show people claiming it is cast iron. Yet it is welded (or brazed?) from the factory and looks nothing like a true cast iron piece i.e. the stock wrx manifold (NOT including the crossover pipe). Spark test is inconclusive for me. Known mild steel has lots of bright white sparks, the up-pipe has less sparks that are closer to orange, but I wouldn't call them red sparks.

Picture for reference..

coldfiremx · 02-09-2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akfmx

Uhh, could someone help me identify the stock up-pipe material? What's puzzling me is that most google results show people claiming it is cast iron. Yet it is welded (or brazed?) from the factory and looks nothing like a true cast iron piece i.e. the stock wrx manifold (NOT including the crossover pipe). Spark test is inconclusive for me. Known mild steel has lots of bright white sparks, the up-pipe has less sparks that are closer to orange, but I wouldn't call them red sparks.

Picture for reference..

Mild steel.

akfmx · 02-09-2013, 02:28 AM

Thanks Taylor. I was basically coming to that conclusion myself, I just needed someone else to say it lol

kyletakahero · 02-09-2013, 04:16 PM

Does anyone know of any tire shops open tomorrow?

kayetealynn · 02-09-2013, 05:54 PM

To change tires? Alaska Tire in Eagle River is open Sundays.

kyletakahero · 02-09-2013, 06:08 PM

Hmm, that might work out actually.

bjcarter2 · 02-09-2013, 08:06 PM

A nice video on Ice Racing in NY...

http://www.grid1.tv/videos/featured/ice-racing

F1 Ice Racing in Europe...

http://www.grid1.tv/videos/featured/ice-racing-2

Rookie J · 02-11-2013, 01:53 AM

Anyone have a car trailer that I could borrow next week ?

insane_one · 02-11-2013, 10:36 PM

i know someone who has a trailer he might rent out...

EMC has some shop time open for rent
http://www.motorsportsalaska.com/for....php?f=4&t=903

bjcarter2 · 02-12-2013, 07:22 PM

And all this time I thought Jammer had nerves of steel.

I am heart-broken over this news.

From an article on Ice Racing in the March 2013 edition of the Alaska Magazine.

chanomatik · 02-12-2013, 08:03 PM

54-years-old?!

Shaggie 907 · 02-12-2013, 08:22 PM

ah it finally came out eh about time

manda.j · 02-12-2013, 08:26 PM

woot! Gonna go pick up a copy for myself after work!

Some of us also knew this was going to be in the magazine ;-) since they reached out to us for it! +1 for the car community

cosseywrx · 02-12-2013, 08:50 PM

i hate when i have extra money to spend on parts and idk what to get!
i want a new shift knob
sways/bushings
endlinks
Front strut bar

Nomadgene · 02-13-2013, 10:51 AM

http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html

Cool car collection

_davin · 02-14-2013, 01:58 AM

http://jalopnik.com/the-2014-mercede...-tha-168817260
I want this, or at least the engine and seats.

02-08-2013, 12:33 AM	#1130
akfmx Scooby Specialist Member#: 226059 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: AK Vehicle: low and slow forester	Have a slight dilemma; I just recieved my Subaru oil galley adapter, used for installing an oil pressure sender on top of the block near the crankcase vent. It is supposed to have 1/8th BSPT threads. I also bought this adapter: Auto Meter 2269 1/8" NPT to 1/8" BSPT Oil Pressure Metric Adapter : Amazon.com : Automotive Auto Meter 2269 1/8" NPT to 1/8" BSPT Oil Pressure Metric Adapter : Amazon.com : Automotive which is a BSPT to NPT adapter. However, I can't even get it to start threading into the galley plug adapter. It's like it is too big. I've checked the packaging of both products multiple times to make sure i received the correct items. Has anyone else had this problem and what can I do?

02-12-2013, 08:26 PM	#1147
manda.j Scooby Newbie Member#: 249624 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 1997 Honda Accord Black	woot! Gonna go pick up a copy for myself after work! Some of us also knew this was going to be in the magazine ;-) since they reached out to us for it! +1 for the car community Last edited by manda.j; 02-12-2013 at 08:33 PM.

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02-07-2013, 11:48 AM	#1126
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	That's outstanding! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-07-2013, 01:41 PM	#1127
907scoobyrex07 Scooby Specialist Member#: 296069 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: wasilla Vehicle: 07 Rex wrb	Coolest thing since toaster strudel*

02-08-2013, 12:13 AM	#1128
MrRicH Scooby Specialist Member#: 150452 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Impreza	So stoked, getting scheduled to meet with a mortgage representative to finally get on track to buying a house. Finally, after all these years or not dumping money into the WRX are about to pay off... Something about having a nice car sitting outside in the snow breaks my heart...

02-08-2013, 12:25 AM	#1129
Akrexak Scooby Specialist Member#: 100607 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2007 Black swirl STi '11 Forester Touring-Hers	Congrats on a future house. I wanted to do that when I got based here, because I know we are coming back. But the wife insisted we wait, good call in my book. Find the one you want!

02-08-2013, 01:11 AM	#1131
nasiocjunkie Scooby Specialist Member#: 80864 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: www.rs25.com Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 97 2.2L OBS 96 2.2L Legacy	Is there anywhere to buy grill mesh material here in Anchorage or in the valley? Checked Home Depot and Lowes but they don't have what I'm looking for. The OP in the thread below says he picked up his material at Home Depot but didn't see any at ours. Looking for something like what this guy used: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...7&postcount=14 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1807761

02-08-2013, 02:31 AM	#1133
kayetealynn NASIOC Supporter Member#: 253304 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Eagle River, AK Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Plus MOAR	Meh. When I needed an adapter.. I just called FATS and got one delivered for $3.15. Stop by and ask for Tony. If he can't help then you can go to a plumbing store and see if someone can match one up. They're called bushings though in the plumbing world >_>.

02-08-2013, 03:53 AM	#1134
akfmx Scooby Specialist Member#: 226059 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: AK Vehicle: low and slow forester	Well, I got it. Decided to check our tap and die set and sure enough, we had 1/8 PT, which I'm pretty sure is the same as BSPT. Regardless, they're both tapered pipe thread. First tried the die on the male part, which helped as It was now starting to thread into the galley plug. But only about a half turn. So then I carefully ran the tap into the galley plug, essentially moving the position of the taper. And all is well now

02-08-2013, 10:59 PM	#1135
akfmx Scooby Specialist Member#: 226059 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: AK Vehicle: low and slow forester	Uhh, could someone help me identify the stock up-pipe material? What's puzzling me is that most google results show people claiming it is cast iron. Yet it is welded (or brazed?) from the factory and looks nothing like a true cast iron piece i.e. the stock wrx manifold (NOT including the crossover pipe). Spark test is inconclusive for me. Known mild steel has lots of bright white sparks, the up-pipe has less sparks that are closer to orange, but I wouldn't call them red sparks. Picture for reference..

02-09-2013, 02:28 AM	#1137
akfmx Scooby Specialist Member#: 226059 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: AK Vehicle: low and slow forester	Thanks Taylor. I was basically coming to that conclusion myself, I just needed someone else to say it lol

02-09-2013, 04:16 PM	#1138
kyletakahero Scooby Specialist Member#: 185030 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2013 STi SWP Ltd. Slowest STi evaaaar	Does anyone know of any tire shops open tomorrow?

02-09-2013, 05:54 PM	#1139
kayetealynn NASIOC Supporter Member#: 253304 Join Date: Jul 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Eagle River, AK Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Plus MOAR	To change tires? Alaska Tire in Eagle River is open Sundays.

02-09-2013, 06:08 PM	#1140
kyletakahero Scooby Specialist Member#: 185030 Join Date: Jul 2008 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2013 STi SWP Ltd. Slowest STi evaaaar	Hmm, that might work out actually.

02-09-2013, 08:06 PM	#1141
bjcarter2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 227288 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Palmer, AK Vehicle: 2008 FSXT Red	A nice video on Ice Racing in NY... http://www.grid1.tv/videos/featured/ice-racing F1 Ice Racing in Europe... http://www.grid1.tv/videos/featured/ice-racing-2

02-11-2013, 01:53 AM	#1142
Rookie J Scooby Specialist Member#: 281747 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Wagon rCE Sponsored	Anyone have a car trailer that I could borrow next week ?

02-11-2013, 10:36 PM	#1143
insane_one Scooby Specialist Member#: 301431 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2010 Subaru WRX OBP Hatch	i know someone who has a trailer he might rent out... EMC has some shop time open for rent http://www.motorsportsalaska.com/for....php?f=4&t=903

02-12-2013, 07:22 PM	#1144
bjcarter2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 227288 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Palmer, AK Vehicle: 2008 FSXT Red	And all this time I thought Jammer had nerves of steel. I am heart-broken over this news. From an article on Ice Racing in the March 2013 edition of the Alaska Magazine.

02-12-2013, 08:03 PM	#1145
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	54-years-old?!

02-12-2013, 08:22 PM	#1146
Shaggie 907 Scooby Newbie Member#: 256102 Join Date: Aug 2010	ah it finally came out eh about time

02-12-2013, 08:50 PM	#1148
cosseywrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 276443 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, AK Vehicle: 2005 Subaru wrx OBP	i hate when i have extra money to spend on parts and idk what to get! i want a new shift knob sways/bushings endlinks Front strut bar

02-13-2013, 10:51 AM	#1149
Nomadgene Scooby Specialist Member#: 22923 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: International Vehicle: 2002 Hybrid JDM 2.0L TWIN-SCROLL Black Bugeye	http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown2.html Cool car collection

02-14-2013, 01:58 AM	#1150
_davin NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260501 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5dr SWP Ltd	http://jalopnik.com/the-2014-mercede...-tha-168817260 I want this, or at least the engine and seats.