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Hello to all from rtcb65. Sorry if this is not like normal. I am a forum virgin. I have been sitting back looking to try to get a feel of how this site works... I hope i can be of some help to people like i see happens here. That is one of the things that drew me to AUSUBARU.

Hope to get to know you all abit better over time and helping out when i can.

Hey mate welcome to the board Your signature reveals a bit of a beast - you don't live in Maroochydore do you? I am sure I have seen a car like yours getting around there.

Hello Fang, Thanks for the Hello.
I dont live in Maroochydore, but drop in there the odd time , so there is a chance you have seen my subaru.

Welcome from Toowoomba...

hey man
seems liek u have a nice wagon, another MY owner
did u install all the electrical doodaddys in it seems pretty nice from ur description

Hey Matatak,

To answer your question about installing the electrics, Yes i did. The electric windows are there own harness . The central locking is the same so run it al together and alarm is all marked so ya know where to run the wires and the electric tail gate and spare swinger is activated via a button on the dash or from the keyless entry remote.

Sorry, i could go on and on about my wagon. luv it that much. Started from stock as a rock car and got to this point. .

what are you using to open the rear gate- been trying to work this one out for ages.

Hello Cris,

I built a custom steal look alike rear bumper and used a boot solenoid from a vl, vn commodore . It fits nicely in the tail gate . There is even a bit on the latch to hook into . As long as you get a straight pull from the solenoid , it all works fine.

mine would open and relock due to the weight of the gate. used the same mech. was curious how you kept yours open.

Cris,

Sorry , I forgot to say that i open it with the alarm keyless entry button. so i am at the tail gate when i push the button to open it. I have a button on the dash to open the tail gate if someone else wonts to put anything in the back if i am in the car.
Sorry for not explaining myself better.

Cris,

When you did your set up. Did you use a relay . It only my personal choice ,

rtcb65 welcome!!! i did all those mods on my 1969 beetle wich i'm bajaing. thy will soon also be done to the touring wagon, but for what is already in there. the boot release button thing is really simple ( i did all the mods with no electrical or mechanical experiance.) i guess if anyone needs help just ask rtcb65 or myself;0)

by the way which alarm system did you use?

Hey Learner,

Thanks for the welcome.
The alarm i used ( as i am on a tight budget,) was a base line RINO with a couple of sensor add ons.

Hey rtcb65,

Welcome to the forum

TRIGGER,
Thanks for the welcome .
I like this site that much , in the near future i hope to have a couple of others join up as well. A couple more MY owners.