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February 5, 2025

Engine mount subframe

During the last oil change, about 7,000 kilometers ago, I noticed that the engine mount subframe had seen better days. It took me a little while to buy them because the prices weren’t very encouraging, but in the end, I managed to get some well-refurbished ones from my local Subaru forum. For comparison, here are the old and new ones:

The hole in the picture above appeared with a light tap from a hammer during the last oil change, and I remember being quite concerned about it at the time. Honestly, I expected them to be in much worse condition.

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January 7, 2025

Wheel arch

Since the Impreza has been in winter hibernation, resting peacefully, I decided to take care of the Forester a bit. Back in November, I scheduled a repair for the right arch. It turned out very nicely, with perfect finish, and the new paint blends perfectly with the rest of the car. Maybe even too perfectly, because the Forester’s paint is quite tired, and now there’s this ideal metallic shine. While at it, both bumpers were repainted; the front one – someone scratched it in the parking lot, and the rear one – was poorly done, probably right after the car was imported from Switzerland, someone didn’t even bother to take it off the car for the re-spray.

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January 1, 2025

STI Spec C key plate

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.

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December 31, 2024

Maintenance: 2024 Forester Log

2024 04 10

313109 km

  • Tie rod ends.

2024 04 11

313350 km

  • Wheel alignment.

2024 09 06

321058 km

  • Engine oil change (Castrol Edge LL 5W30),
  • Air filter replacement,
  • Cabin air filter replacement,
  • Rear brake pad installation kit,
  • Rear brake discs,
  • Rear brake pads.

2024 10 07

322133 km

  • Rear suspension springs (KYB RC6431),
  • Rear shock absorbers (KYB 334344, KYB 334345),
  • Rear shock absorber mounting kit,
  • Rear longitudinal control arm bushing,
  • Right front window regulator motor.
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December 31, 2024

Maintenance: 2024 Impreza Log

2024 05 31

60871 km

  • Engine oil change (Motul 300V Competition 5W40),
  • Air Filter Replacement,
  • Cabin Filter Replacement.
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December 23, 2024

Hype distribution system

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.

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December 22, 2024

Winter sleep

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:

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December 15, 2024

Latent Heat of Vaporization II

For a moment, it looked like this:

But I got it under control fairly quickly.

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November 17, 2024

Latent Heat of Vaporization I.V

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.

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