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Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-07-17, 06:51 AM
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Posted By KenpoKev
I always seem to be draining the proverbial swamp...

I always seem to be draining the proverbial swamp whilst alligators are nipping me in the buttocks...

Just really busy with work, family and chores. Hopefully I'll be able to make one of the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-07-16, 09:12 AM
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Posted By KenpoKev
Total Respect True Story. Last week my...

Total Respect

True Story.

Last week my wife and I pulled out from the ranch in Genoa. We had to wait for a slow moving Burb which was followed by a new Silver Ferrari Maranello NV# VODOICI....
Forum: User Classifieds 2003-06-04, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By KenpoKev
You outta see my motorcycles! Italian Bike,...

You outta see my motorcycles!

Italian Bike, Austrian motor, French fuel injection, Australian exhaust, USA accessories. Sounds crazy but goes like stink!
Forum: User Classifieds 2003-06-04, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By KenpoKev
I'm using the Gruppe-S uppipe, mounted to my...

I'm using the Gruppe-S uppipe, mounted to my stock manifolds. I've also added a Perrin downpipe to the Supersprint that was on the car when I bought it. Strange arrangement, but it works :)
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-06-03, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By KenpoKev
A kick in the nads...hmmm, No, I think a...

A kick in the nads...hmmm,

No, I think a wrenching day is a far better option. As far as special tools are concerned, I suspect we would be talking a spring compression "vise" and a 4-wheel...
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-05-29, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,968
Posted By KenpoKev
Coilover spring install? Where?

I have a set of Eibach springs for my '02 WRX. This isn't a job I wish to tackle. Any suggestions of a local shop that would do this type of job and any guess as to how much $$$ for the job. I assume...
Forum: User Classifieds 2003-05-29, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By KenpoKev
Gruppe S header for sale

I bought this with an up-pipe package and ran it about a week. I found that the stock manifold provides better midrange, though the header gave it more top-end zing. I don't drive that aggressively,...
Forum: Off Topic Chat 2003-05-29, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,626
Posted By KenpoKev
Re: 6th Sense

Read Gavin DeBecker's "The Gift of Fear" for a fascinating look at human behavior as it relates to violence. Absolutely read it if you have a family (wife-daughter) It might save their life.

BTW:...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-05-29, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,978
Views: 1,374,649
Posted By KenpoKev
I saw a couple WRX in Reno that last week and...

I saw a couple WRX in Reno that last week and gave 'em a flash. Mine is silver w/o the DTRL & 18" 5zigens

Looks like this:
Forum: Off Topic Chat 2003-03-18, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,994
Posted By KenpoKev
Prediction: One of the most difficult issues will...

Prediction: One of the most difficult issues will be the logistics of handling the vast number of Iraqi POW's. Action hasn't started and they are already surrendering. Pray for a quick end to this...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-03-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Upholstery is now installed! I have some small...

Upholstery is now installed!
I have some small digital images of the interior, but they aren't posted on the web. I can email 'em to you if you'd like to post them here.

The install wasn't all...
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-03-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,813
Posted By KenpoKev
My WRX has the following upgrades: Samco hoses ...

My WRX has the following upgrades:
Samco hoses
Gruppe-S catless up-pipe
Perrin Downpipe with hi-flow cat
Supersprint cat-back (came on car)
UTEC with Turbo XS boost controller

Yes, I'm...
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-03-06, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,813
Posted By KenpoKev
Of Tax preparation and Turbo XS UTEC

Well, I've been preparing for the CPA visit for the annual blood-letting to the IRS. Staring at a computer screen of numbers for several days and looking at a retirement portfolio diving faster than...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Scott, If you're running a header, I would tend...

Scott,
If you're running a header, I would tend to agree with the double gasket routine. I think there is a great expansion/contaction issue with a header vs. the stock cast manifolds. I have the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Scott, (At last I've noted your first...

Scott,
(At last I've noted your first name...I'm pretty slow you know)

The material is about 1/64" thick and the product code at the big Napa shop in Carson City was 77. I think the retail was...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Hey Sperry, I got a new set of gaskets and did...

Hey Sperry,
I got a new set of gaskets and did the manifold-up/pipe/downpipe tightening routine with success. You might also want to pick up some of the Mr. Gasket exhaust gasket material at NAPA....
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Sperry, I just finished the up-pipe-down-pipe...

Sperry,
I just finished the up-pipe-down-pipe Samco hose routine. Several hurled tools, some colorful language and skinned knuckles, but the parts are in place and exhaust leaks are finally sealed....
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,416
Posted By KenpoKev
Upholstery Installers?

I just received a lovely set of Katzskin leather seat covers and seat heaters for my WRX. I also got the installation kit and I'm debating whether or not to do the job myself.

If any of you know...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-28, 07:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,198
Posted By KenpoKev
$60K in Genoa will not even purchase a 1/2 acre...

$60K in Genoa will not even purchase a 1/2 acre lot. For that kind of cash, you'll need to look east into the desert areas. Don't expect much in the way of a house, but you'll likely find plenty of...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-27, 03:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,198
Posted By KenpoKev
Genoa is a postage stamp sized community just...

Genoa is a postage stamp sized community just south of Carson and near Minden. There's a primo golf course Genoa Lakes, as well as Walley's Hot Springs. Oh, and Nevada's oldest bar, which looks like...
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-02-27, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,251
Posted By KenpoKev
Sperry: Two Questions: 1. What IS all that...

Sperry:
Two Questions:

1. What IS all that crap in the corner of your garage? *

2. What's with the open hole in the gauge pod, a trash receptical or something worse? :D

*There's NO WAY I'm...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-27, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,622
Posted By KenpoKev
"Test Drive" Gone Bad

My friends down here in Douglas got writer's cramp a week or so back, when a certain salesman in a WRB WRX decided that he was qualifying for the WRC. Got bagged on Kingsbury grade (heading to the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-27, 02:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,553
Posted By KenpoKev
nOOb here: '02 WRX: silver sedan 18"...

nOOb here:

'02 WRX: silver sedan
18" 5zigen with Pilot sports (came on car)
STi hood scoop
Gruppe-S up-pipe (header on the shelf)
Perrin downpipe with hi-flow cat
SuperSprint cat-back (came...
Forum: Technical Chat 2003-02-27, 02:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,251
Posted By KenpoKev
The detector will come with a pretty complete set...

The detector will come with a pretty complete set of instructions for installation, including a specialized connector for hard-wiring. If you can install hi-fi components this shouldn't be much of a...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion & Club Chat 2003-02-27, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,198
Posted By KenpoKev
Hi Scott, I'm showing my age here, but my...

Hi Scott,
I'm showing my age here, but my experience with motors goes back to the early 70's. Not that I'm a great mechanic or anything, I've just tinkered with cars & bikes a good deal.

As long...
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