Postcards from the Pleiades.
Irregular, not necessarily chronological.
Results of work or notes related to places and times, rather than strict knowledge about cars.
Primarily a record of what’s happening, but also a nod to Subaru and the wider Subie family.
57497FE000 – If anyone else would like it :)
I’ve had it for a while now. It all started looking like this:
It’s a nice thing, but feels a bit rough and ready. Even the brand-new key, had the blue plastic cover sticking out. I was a little disappointed, but quickly forgot about it, especially after I’d read online that it was a common issue.
313109 km
313350 km
321058 km
322133 km
60871 km
I made this – “Hype Distribution System”. Maybe someone will spot them out in the wild.
There’s something pleasing about stickers, almost like graffiti, acting as a barometer of a city’s vibe. I really do like them both.
It bothered me how much the Impreza was collecting dust in the garage, and since it will be driven less now, I decided to do something about it.
Here are the before and after shots:
The fabric is really nice, stretchy, and soft. The cover is clearly custom-made with Impreza in mind, with a huge pocket for the rear spoiler. A few close-ups:
For a moment, it looked like this:
But I got it under control fairly quickly.
I get to go to the UK every now and then for work. Last week was one of those trips — a bit of office work and the company’s Christmas party. The UK is great for JDM parts because of the left-hand drive cars, and I took advantage of that. On the flight back, I brought this with me — a 12-liter worth of “this”:
Spec-C, brand new intercooler water tank with all the attachments and water pump.
For now, just a trial fit, but I’ve found myself a new wee project.
The Forester also got some attention. After 320,000 km, the SLS shocks were put aside and replaced with a new set of KYB — shocks, springs, strut mounts, and covers. And that’s when things started to snowball. While I was at it, I also did the rear brake discs and pads, pressed in new bushings for the rear control arm, and since I was going all in, I even replaced the driver’s window motor, as it was on its last legs. And that’s not all; I took a look under the car and noticed that the engine mount crossmembers need replacing as well. I have sourced them already and they are waiting to be fitted.
I absolutely love cars with the Pleiades badge, but it’s a love that’s more on the difficult side. The mirrors — seemingly nothing special, just three screws, and either they’re on the car, or they’re not. Imagine my surprise when I found the beginnings of corrosion under the triangles:
This is yet another area that needs attention.