Subhuman's latest mods

[Subhuman]

Got a couple of my toys today

[bheinz57]

Did that rear diff protector come with the sticker on it? Or is that your doing?

Brian

[Subhuman]

Came with the sticker but unfortunately I'm having problems with the mirror. Will post on that in the proper forum.

[Subhuman]

Got everything on but mirror still not working properly. I'll have to go to the dealer the next time I'm off island (a week from Monday) and get their help.

[Subhuman]

Got my Nokian WRs today and already mounted!

My hidden hitch and all weather mats are on their way as well as a custom mount for my mobile phone that I ordered from www.proclipusa.com.

I'm getting excited!

[Cascade Outback]

I still am a believer in slotted and drilled rotors. This comes from the perspective of someone who drives close to 1000 miles a month on gravel mountain roads for work. I have found a huge difference in slotted and drilled rotors when running in wet or dusty conditions. Here in the NW that is a large majority of the time. Also if you upgrade your rotors, use a compatable pad.

I have an 04 Outback and I like your list of mods. I have the Primitve front skid, and rear skid on mine. I also have a AEM CIA, rear LSD, and a Valintine One radar detector. I run full synthetics. I want to add a better strut and stiffer coil on the car.

Also where did you get your front strut brace? Thanks

[Subhuman]

Thanks Cascade for the advice. I'm still going to go for the slotted but probably won't get them drilled (no warrantee for most drilled and wont cover the vehicle if at fault).

I live in an area that has a lot of gravel roads and so I do a bit of braking too.

I got the light weight strut tower brace off of eBay and used for about $25 but there wasn't any brand information with it but it does the trick.

BTW are you on the west side or the east side?

[Cascade Outback]

I am located on the westside of the hills near Snohomish. It would be fun to get together sometime this summer and do a little Outback travel trip and bbq with some of the local folks. Looks like there is a few out there. I have friends with property on Orcas Is.

I will probably make a strut brace if I can't find one easily. That way I can tie in the radiator core support as well in a diamond.

[Subhuman]

Here is my new and upgraded mod schedule and completed mods list:

[EDIT] Upon John's suggestions I made some changes to this list and am still debating others (thanks John).

COMPLETED MODS:
Fumoto plug
Synth Engine Oil (temp Royal Ppl w/NAPA premi filter) Hey! it's what I can get on this island!
Generic front tower brace
Door edge guards
NAPA Optima rip-off deep cycle dry battery
Yakima rack, bike trays, and fairing
Additional 12v plug
Differential plate
Nokian WRs
All weather rubber mats
Proclip phone mount
Dead pedal (Kastleskorner.com)
WRX Pedal Set
Hidden Hitch

ON ORDER:
IPD sway bars from Rallitek

-----June's Mods-------------------------------------------------------------------------
1) Primitive 3/16" aluminum front skid plate
2) Auto dimming compass mirror
-----July's Mods---------------------------------------------------------------------------
2) Kartboy short shifter and Momo knob
3) Tweeters kit
4) StonGard Headlight Protection
-----August's Mods-----------------------------------------------------------------------
5) PIAA 520s replacements for stock driving light
6) Bumper corner mouldings (OPINIONS PLEASE)
7) Dog guard
-----Septembre's Mods------------------------------------------------------------------
8) Rola basket
9) Backup lights
10) Ultra series Stainless Steel Brake lines from Brakeworld.com
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Mods before end of 07:
1) Pioneer AVIC-Z2
2) Yellow top Optima D35 deep cycle battery
3) Engine block heater
4) Push bar (www.RallyInnovations.com?)
5) PIAA 520 fogs for push bar
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Mods befor summer 08:
1) ClearCast vehicle 30 series cellular repeater kit
2) Remote starter
3) Rear Gate Bar
4) Rear dust deflector
5) CAI and full exhaust system (down pipe, catback, muffler)
6) Speedbleeders
7) Slotted rotors (Brembo or equal)
8) PBR Metal Masters Pads
9) Oil cooler (maybe)
10) Upgraded endlinks

If anybody has any experience with any of these mods or products, positive or negative, let me know. If negative, it would be especially helpful if a better alternative could be recommended.

BTW I don't have to have top of the line everything but I do want it to be worth the money.

[Subhuman]

Originally posted by Cascade Outback
I am located on the westside of the hills near Snohomish. It would be fun to get together sometime this summer and do a little Outback travel trip and bbq with some of the local folks. Looks like there is a few out there. I have friends with property on Orcas Is.

I will probably make a strut brace if I can't find one easily. That way I can tie in the radiator core support as well in a diamond.

I don't go to "America" (the mainland) much but a meet would be great.

I've been wanting to get something going in the islands like some sort of island hop meet which might include Vancouver Island too if I could get enough people interested but am so far getting little interest. I am going to the WCCSS 9 for sure though!

BTW there are tones of strut bars out there. Here's a Cusco Front Strut Bar for your MY04.

Good luck and cheers,