Dumb Question Thread!

[hijacka]

For blue fit 10000k or 12000k bulbs, 8000k is white/blue not blue and halogens only go up to the 4500k-5000k mark

[Skatieguy]

Is there a difference between the factory BD5 RS and RS-B Legacy applied model codes? My google-fu has failed me on this one.

I see some slight differences in appearance in photos but don\'t want to go looking at them in person blindly.

[STiNGR]

How do you undo the rear middle seatbelt from the roof in a bh5?

[Rosssub]

 STiNGR said:

How do you undo the rear middle seatbelt from the roof in a bh5?

There\'s a small hole in the side of the seat clip, push a key in to unlock it.

Edit: The whole belt pulls/rolls up into the roof out of sight.

[Rosssub]

[STiNGR]

 Rosssub said:

You little ripper. As always you come to the rescue. Cheers Ross.

[Rosssub]

 STiNGR said:

You little ripper. As always you come to the rescue. Cheers Ross.

Your welcome. ;D

[94 Leone]

So I\'ve noticed lately that I dont need to use the accelerator to make my car move in (what i\'ve tried) 1st, 2nd, 3rd and reverse. It will also go from completely stopped to moving without using the accelerator. Wondering if this is normal; or just sign of a healthy clutch; as I\'ve never driven another vehicle that can do this.

Or is my car in all likelihood absolutely retarded?

[Rosssub]

 94 Leone said:

So I\'ve noticed lately that I dont need to use the accelerator to make my car move in (what i\'ve tried) 1st, 2nd, 3rd and reverse. It will also go from completely stopped to moving without using the accelerator. Wondering if this is normal; or just sign of a healthy clutch; as I\'ve never driven another vehicle that can do this.

Or is my car in all likelihood absolutely retarded?

That would be the clutch not disengaging completely wouldn\'t it? Is it hard to get into gear when stopped?

Try giving the clutch a few pumps, then see if it still wants to move with the clutch in.

Any fluids leaks at the slave cylinder?

[94 Leone]

nah nah; it\'s all fine. like I put it into gear then if I slowly release the clutch it will move without needing to apply force to the accelerator; like it\'s moving off the idle alone(doesn\'t take off in 2nd or third though), it\'ll still stall if I dump it or brake without clutching etc. nothing leaking: just thought it was kinda interesting, like it\'s handy as our driveway is really shit; so moving slowly at like 5km in 2nd without accelerator is good. It only works on flat surfaces.

[Rosssub]

 94 Leone said:

nah nah; it\'s all fine. like I put it into gear then if I slowly release the clutch it will move without needing to apply force to the accelerator; like it\'s moving off the idle alone(doesn\'t take off in 2nd or third though), it\'ll still stall if I dump it or brake without clutching etc. nothing leaking: just thought it was kinda interesting, like it\'s handy as our driveway is really s***; so moving slowly at like 5km in 2nd without accelerator is good. It only works on flat surfaces.

It\'s a good sign that all your running gear/drive train/brake system is in good nick. ;D

[94 Leone]

I\'m glad, before I got it apparently the centre diff had just been replaced as a wrong ratio one had been fitted or something(I thought was odd; as if wrong ratio doesn\'t it mean it wont go anywhere? or possibly gear ratio\'s may have been changed) and a new clutch.

Anyway; the last owners had a lot of issues with it; as to why I got it

I too have had many issues.

Hopefully not for too much longer longblock sent this week; should be here before the weekend

[Rosssub]

 94 Leone said:

I\'m glad, before I got it apparently the centre diff had just been replaced as a wrong ratio one had been fitted or something(I thought was odd; as if wrong ratio doesn\'t it mean it wont go anywhere? or possibly gear ratio\'s may have been changed) and a new clutch.

Anyway; the last owners had a lot of issues with it; as to why I got it

I too have had many issues.

Hopefully not for too much longer longblock sent this week; should be here before the weekend

Wicked. 8) I\'ll be 1 week behind. ;D

[94 Leone]

My roster coming up is a bit bung(no two days off in a row); so I\'m not sure how quickly I\'ll be able to have the engine in though. I should try remembering to take pics of removal;and swapping everything from current engine to longblock

Have to be a one day dance.

[Rosssub]

 94 Leone said:

My roster coming up is a bit bung(no two days off in a row); so I\'m not sure how quickly I\'ll be able to have the engine in though. I should try remembering to take pics of removal;and swapping everything from current engine to longblock

Have to be a one day dance.

Have you got a spare set of hands for the big day?

[94 Leone]

 Rosssub']

[quote name='94 Leone said:

My roster coming up is a bit bung(no two days off in a row); so I\'m not sure how quickly I\'ll be able to have the engine in though. I should try remembering to take pics of removal;and swapping everything from current engine to longblock

Have to be a one day dance.

/quote]

Have you got a spare set of hands for the big day?

Yeah; My dad\'s there(the joys of living at home, I pay my way though), might get another mate around if any have spare time lol; more than two people can get a bit crowded though.

Both looking forward to it; and not looking forward to the stupid questions from the rest of the family "How far do you have to go?" "So, why are you doing this again?"

Hooray for endless chain.

[Rosssub]

Sweet, sorted. Yeah, must be entertaining with the family looking over your shoulder. ;D

[evljat]

Is this what you use to replace the corrugated intake pipe?

http://www.staparts.co.nz/product_41_AIRINTAKE.php

https://www4.eaccounts.co.nz/SEGEDIN/STOCK/MHISWRXB.JPG

[Rosssub]

 evljat said:

Is this what you use to replace the corrugated intake pipe?

http://www.staparts.co.nz/product_41_AIRINTAKE.php

https://www4.eaccounts.co.nz/SEGEDIN/STOCK/MHISWRXB.JPG

Is it 90mm>75mm? I take it you didn\'t find a zerosports one...I\'ve still got the blue joiners if you need them too.

[evljat]

There\'s 76mm - 80mm and 80mm - 86mm.

I missed out on that auction on trademe. Didn\'t realised it ended in the morning.

I shouldn\'t need the joiners if this is the right hose it should fit in fine.

[Rosssub]

 evljat said:

There\'s 76mm - 80mm and 80mm - 86mm.

I missed out on that auction on trademe. Didn\'t realised it ended in the morning.

I shouldn\'t need the joiners if this is the right hose it should fit in fine.

Your air box outlet should be 90mm o/d, then the silicone intake at the manifold is 75mm o/d.

So you need a 90mm>75mm I/D pipe. An 80mm pipe would have to slide inside your air box outlet, then you can\'t clamp it.

[Skatieguy]

How crazy would you have to be to buy a cheap V6 STi with 228xxxkms without a pre purchase inspection? Looks somewhat tidy at least..

[ben-jamminn]

 Skatieguy said:

How crazy would you have to be to buy a cheap V6 STi with 228xxxkms without a pre purchase inspection? Looks somewhat tidy at least..

I guess the level if crazy would be proportional to the price paid

[Skatieguy]

 ben-jamminn']

[quote name='Skatieguy said:

How crazy would you have to be to buy a cheap V6 STi with 228xxxkms without a pre purchase inspection? Looks somewhat tidy at least..

/quote]

I guess the level if crazy would be proportional to the price paid

They want $4500 so may offer them $3500 and go from there..

[Timmah]

Regreased a strut to get rid of this noise over bumps:

However it still persists. Any ideas if I missed something or just have a strut that\'s seen its days?

I followed this guide: https://www.toronto-subaru-club.com/forums/technical-diy-write-ups-faq/152389-diy-re-greasing-v5-sti-inverted-struts.html