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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 5:51 pm
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:45 am
by nico leone
all primed up and ready for the single stage white paint job to match my sedan
here is the pistons I made and got wrinkle red powder coated my valve covers
so after trying to rebuild my steering rack it seems that seals are impossible to source so !
The old school Subaru guys are going to find this one interesting !
1986-93 GL-10 TURBO engine Crossmember
1991-04 New age Subaru Steering rack
what we have here is a option that I can take advantage of
18:0 GL-10 steering ratio
15:1 STI 2004 steering ratio ( my new rack is on the way
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Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:15 am
by El_Freddo
So neat mate!
Can you have Ruby Scoo and Redback Brumby sprayed after yours for me?? :P
Keep up the good work. You’ll have a fleet of beasts!
Cheers
Bennie
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:13 pm
by nico leone
El_Freddo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:15 am
So neat mate!
Can you have Ruby Scoo and Redback Brumby sprayed after yours for me?? :P
Keep up the good work. You’ll have a fleet of beasts!
Cheers
Bennie
lol if I won the lottery id have every Subaru model done up
Single Stage White 80's paint for my 88 GL-10 TURBO
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:33 pm
by nico leone
today was exciting !. A 2004 Subaru STi Steering rack showed up, its time to install this into my old school 80s subaru engine cross member
so here is the issue, the lines need to be a little bit longer and then you move the bracket over to where the fancy factory sticker is.
take the bracket off and move the lines out the way, so there we have it, it fits right in the spot.
also we have to make it look original that's how I roll, sometimes lol !!
with the same bracket I cut out the U shape a little more, this way I can bolt it up like stock. then I flipped the bracket around so I can put the bolt on the top, this makes it easier to install.
you have to bend the lines into place for a little length which you can do by hand.
Ps: you have to enlarge the holes on the crossmember beforehand, and then cut the pocket out on the opposing side so the lines can stick out
what I gained from doing this
18:0 GL-10 Steering ratio to a impressive 15:1 04 STi Ratio, that's 4 ratios quicker. id say that's more impressive then everyone only upgrading from 15:0 to 13:0 (3 ratios )
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:57 pm
by El_Freddo
Looks good Nico!
What’s the difference in the rack end pivot point? Will this have any negative effect on steering and suspension roll points - or even push the rack ends out too far for the tie rod ends to be where they need to be?
I don’t necessarily know what I’m talking about from a knowledgeable point of view about bump steer etc, more curious of any changes in width of these components and the effects on steering and suspension in an L series setup.
Cheers
Bennie
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 6:50 am
by Bumpty
El_Freddo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:15 am
So neat mate!
Can you have Ruby Scoo and Redback Brumby sprayed after yours for me?? :P
Keep up the good work. You’ll have a fleet of beasts!
Cheers
Bennie
Yes please!
What compressor and gun/s are you using?
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:23 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:29 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:35 am
by nico leone
finally found the 5mt trim plastic for the Leone and bonus button that will go with it
also found in Japan new door tops
picked up a factory set of JDM Leone RX floor mats in grey to match my car super rare
got my interior in
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:42 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:45 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:50 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:55 am
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:00 pm
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:04 pm
by nico leone
Re: 1986 Subaru Leone RX TURBO STi
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:45 am
by El_Freddo
Stunning work as usual Nico! Wish I had the funds to do a build to this level of quality on Ruby Scoo!!
That rear toe adjustment looks neat. I’ll be keen to see how this device effects your camber as those three bolts are key to this setting. It’s not very well documented as to how to adjust it. I’ve seen an official note on this adjustment once on the USMB but haven’t seen it since. Wish I took the time to save it!
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
Bennie