What have you done to your car today?

[Timmah]

On 30/10/2025 at 8:09 AM, viperguy said:

Could spin one up for everything I've done for posterity, its really just an OEM+ maintenance build with sourcing of delicious things she deserves but never had

I would be the one forum member keen on this! That sounds like my WRX build that is probably on here but years out of date Now it's onto my N/A Impreza! 

[viperguy]

Saturdays mission was replace rear wiper arm and blade assembly (came with bonus wiper) with new bits from Japan, and get out for a hoon.

 

Sundays mission was pull out front axles and swap steering rack,  partly due to one having a split cv boot (which had vomited grease all down my steering knuckle and downpipe), and partly to make it almost-not-impossible to swap out the new quick steer rack.

 

On the plus side, good excuse to buy a decent set of crows foot/flare nut wrenches....went Kincrome set from Bunnings and they legitimately saved the day.....dont look like it in the picture but theyre chonky boys, and easily cracked the nuts of my 25 year old power steering lines
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/kincrome-5-piece-metric-flare-nut-spanner-set_p0732053?srsltid=AfmBOoqODOwZb7kiNuaAb9kREZ2InQLTgDCvKWgfclxTd_uiA0QZxI7I

Edited November 9 by viperguy

[viperguy]

Replaced boost controller and hoses with new parts so that I could actually install the T-Piece for my boost gauge....thems were some firm old hoses.

Dropped off front axles to get CV boots replaced.

 

Also yesterday, grabbed some ATF fluid and refilled the power steering system....no leaks so far which is exceedingly promising.

Edited November 11 by viperguy

[viperguy]

Playing catchup again from yesterday...test fit of rear factory-option STI strut brace....confusion over orientation of strut mount plates...so further research ongoing due to complete absence of solid info before I start chopping plastics.

Also sourced a small bottle of colour matched paint and tested on a couple of decent stone chips...not going to say a factory finish but definitely takes the sting out and will hopefully stop any rust starting at least...great use of my ultra fine tip artists paint brushes that I bought to refurb the orange dial paint on my Lamco gauges

 

Also got around to figuring out how to install an STI boot logo on my headunit...very important job.

[viperguy]

Today's tasks:

Axles with fresh cv boots reinstalled.

Threw on some Whiteline sway bar locking clamps while I was under there.

Also ordered gearbox and diff oil in preparation for a fluid change. Hot tip, Palmside has Castrol Transmax for like half the price of Repco...

 

Also, Sundays job was fit off rear strut brace, only a little stressful cutting into the trim, but end result was good.

Also installed new wing mirror controller.

Edited November 18 by viperguy

[viperguy]

Dropped car off at Macbuilt for an alignment after the steering rack install....quite like the new quick-steer, definitely a nice improvement and will need a little practice drive before I start throwing it around because its definitely a different feel.

Also getting gearbox/diff oil changed and wheels swapped from the dirty old 17x8 Rota Grids to my 17x7 Rays B20's...looking forward to that and I'll be interested in the weight difference. FYI the Rays are 8.05 kg (without balancing weights).

 

Should be a nice drive home this arvo.

[McMatty]

Bought another Gen 3 B4 a while ago as a non runner "cambelt snapped". Turns out all it needed was a starter and a good charge. Got it a wof yesterday. now to decide whether to sell it or keep it. 4 cars might be a bit much though 

[boon]

How the heck does someone conclude "cambelt snapped" without visually confirming the snapped cambelt ;/

[Gripless]

6 hours ago, boon said:

How the heck does someone conclude "cambelt snapped" without visually confirming the snapped cambelt ;/

My spare engine was sold as head or piston failure. When opened the factory hashing was still on the bore and everything was within spec,

 

The real issue was a cheap nasty external wastegate that when closed had a 1mm gap.

 

There are some special mechanics out there. Or they just want the big dollar repairs to do engine swaps.

[Joker]

'New car' = WRX 30 in 2026

 

remove engine & drop off to mechanic, they disassembled & heads have returned from testing, all good, waiting reassemble

 

then most recently

 

"Old" car (Avenger = 50 in 2026) 

 

'everything' Diff pinion seal nut & bolt check, wheel bearings brakes trans seal + screen, tran mount & bushes, swaybar link & bushes Struts strut bushes rocker seal carbs