A trip to Lithia - By Arthur Sturgis - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ArthurS · 2003-03-26, 12:13 AM

Tomorrow I drop off the car at Lithia to see if they can fix the rear-diff noise without attempting to rip me off. Plus my left side running board thingy is loose, so that needs to be tightened.

Everyone wish me luck and cross your fingers and hope that Lithia doesn't fuck anything up.

dknv · 2003-03-26, 08:54 AM

Good luck!

Remember when I mentioned they replaced my clutch? I think my alignment is messed up now, the steering wheel isn't pointed straight anymore, to drive in a straight line. I'm going to have to call them about that & see what they say.

ArthurS · 2003-03-26, 09:37 AM

Thanks. I dropped my car off this morning and did a ride along with one of the mechanics. He heard the noise clearly, and said he was going to call the subaru tech line and see what he needed to do.

Should have my car back by 5 today unless they need to keep it longer to fix the noise.

ArthurS · 2003-03-26, 05:32 PM

So.....Lithia finally admits that rear-diff is a warrenty issue. They ordered the new rear-diff and a plastic clip for my side skirt that is loose.

Finally, my car may be problem free! (Once I get a alignment).

ArthurS · 2003-04-07, 01:18 PM

I'm CURED!!!

Lithia actually did a good and quick job on fixing my car. I have a brand spanking new rear-diff and a new clip to hold the side skirt.

So next auto-x Ill run (ill be embarresed also).

ZER026D · 2003-04-07, 01:38 PM

Cant do much worse than I did even stockers where faster then me shity ass tires.

ArthurS · 2003-04-07, 01:40 PM

I imagine I could do worse. I am normally a very catious driver, so its going to be weird driving like that on purpose. We will see.

Scott, where did you buy your helmet?

sperry · 2003-04-07, 02:04 PM

Remember, drive slow to go fast! Take a few laps at an easy pace, making sure to hit all your marks, and drive a clean, quiet (as in tire squeel) line. Chances are it'll be faster than going balls to the wall. I know my two fastest laps were one where I purposely relaxed and tried to make sure I slowed down a lot for the tight corners.

I got my helmet here: http://www.bellmotorsports.com/

It's the Formula 1 model, and it's pretty light since it's a composite material:

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Formula 1 (Unvented)
Lightweight COMPO TECH Composite Shell; Plush fitting Removable Nomex Interior; D-Ring Fastener; Sizes: X-Small through XX-Large; Meets or Exceeds Snell SA Standards; Available in White Only

If you only plan on Auto-X, you might be able to save some money with an open-faced helmet, it'll also be more comfortable on hot days, and give you more visibility. I got the F1 in case I ever drive a CAM car again or do Skip Barber... where the full coverage is safer and keeps the wind outta your eyes.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-04-07, 02:29 PM

Hehehe... just wear some goggles and wrap a scarf around your mouth to keep the bugs outta your teeth like the old F1 drivers used to do. :shock:

sperry · 2003-04-07, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Hehehe... just wear some goggles and wrap a scarf around your mouth to keep the bugs outta your teeth like the old F1 drivers used to do. :shock:

I'm sure the fellas at Skip Barber would love that.

Art: the Bieffe Jet Auto looks like a sweet Auto-X helmet. And it's like $250 instead of $330. (Man, the prices have gone up, my F-1 was only $280 1.5 years ago)

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F-1, SA2000, lightweight composition, white only, (non-removable interior) 329.95 / 296.45 (dealer price)
JET, SA2000, lightweight composition, white only, open face w/visor 249.95 / 224.45 (dealer price)

Actually, you might be able to get the "dealer price"... I think that's what Austin and I got somehow...

Either way, I'd go w/ a Bieffe, since they're composites for about the same price as other guy's (like Bell) fiberglass helmets.

dknv · 2003-04-07, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

I have a brand spanking new rear-diff and a new clip to hold the side skirt. ....

Great news!

Thanks also for mentioning the side skirt clip thing. I wonder how many cars have this problem.

ArthurS · 2003-04-07, 03:49 PM

I am not sure. Just a small little clip that Subaru says breaks really easily. Kinda like those fender clips that snap so easy.

I can't believe my car! It sounds so different without a loud-ass whirring noise in the background.

sperry · 2003-04-07, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

I am not sure. Just a small little clip that Subaru says breaks really easily. Kinda like those fender clips that snap so easy.

I can't believe my car! It sounds so different without a loud-ass whirring noise in the background.

Time to get an exhaust... no fair having a wrx w/o a loud ass whirring noise in the background.

ArthurS · 2003-04-07, 04:30 PM

True. Waiting a few months till Cobb comes out with their turbo-back.

2003-03-26, 12:13 AM	#1
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	A trip to Lithia - By Arthur Sturgis Tomorrow I drop off the car at Lithia to see if they can fix the rear-diff noise without attempting to rip me off. Plus my left side running board thingy is loose, so that needs to be tightened. Everyone wish me luck and cross your fingers and hope that Lithia doesn't fuck anything up. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-03-26, 09:37 AM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Thanks. I dropped my car off this morning and did a ride along with one of the mechanics. He heard the noise clearly, and said he was going to call the subaru tech line and see what he needed to do. Should have my car back by 5 today unless they need to keep it longer to fix the noise. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-03-26, 05:32 PM	#4
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	So.....Lithia finally admits that rear-diff is a warrenty issue. They ordered the new rear-diff and a plastic clip for my side skirt that is loose. Finally, my car may be problem free! (Once I get a alignment). __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-04-07, 01:18 PM	#5
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I'm CURED!!! Lithia actually did a good and quick job on fixing my car. I have a brand spanking new rear-diff and a new clip to hold the side skirt. So next auto-x Ill run (ill be embarresed also). __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-04-07, 01:40 PM	#7
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I imagine I could do worse. I am normally a very catious driver, so its going to be weird driving like that on purpose. We will see. Scott, where did you buy your helmet? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-03-26, 08:54 AM	#2
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Good luck! Remember when I mentioned they replaced my clutch? I think my alignment is messed up now, the steering wheel isn't pointed straight anymore, to drive in a straight line. I'm going to have to call them about that & see what they say.

2003-04-07, 01:38 PM	#6
ZER026D EJ251 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 616 Car: 01 is300 / 87 rx4 Class: ? drive fast take chances	Cant do much worse than I did even stockers where faster then me shity ass tires.

2003-04-07, 02:29 PM	#9
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Hehehe... just wear some goggles and wrap a scarf around your mouth to keep the bugs outta your teeth like the old F1 drivers used to do. :shock: __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2003-04-07, 03:49 PM	#12
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I am not sure. Just a small little clip that Subaru says breaks really easily. Kinda like those fender clips that snap so easy. I can't believe my car! It sounds so different without a loud-ass whirring noise in the background. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-04-07, 04:30 PM	#14
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	True. Waiting a few months till Cobb comes out with their turbo-back. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

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