Tell us a story about a time where you had someone go out of their way to help you get a project finished on your car in a crunch, whether before a show, an event, a roadtrip, whatever it was.
Brag about your friend or family member for a bit, we have to remember to be grateful for the support we do have. And humble, with understanding that not everyone has people who’ve got their back like that.
What is the WORST part about an engine swap, whether that’s direct or an entirely new engine.
Is it the custom fabrication, the wiring, the aquiring all the necessary parts. What do you loathe the most in the process.
Hey guys got a general question and hoping yall can point me the right way. My 07 WRX motor is out and as I was removing the harness I thought, why don’t I tuck it? I also notice a LOT of blow by and build up on almost every connector.
So my questions are, what would be the best way to clean the harness, extend the length and tuck it so it’s not under my manifold anymore? I don’t normally do anything electrical so this is a new challenge for me. If anyone has done a wire tuck on a Subaru engine, if you can share photos so I have an idea. Either EJ or FA since I have both and can generalize the same idea from FA.
Photos just for yall to see how filthy the harness is hahaha.
If you haven’t followed the YouTuber tanner (aka) Smeedia for most of subie need I would highly suggest it I’m good friends with him as well
What do you find to be the worst part of a build vs. the most gratifying?
For me - the worst part is electrical. When i was in shop class junior year, whoever was using my circuit board in the class prior had either intentionally or unintentionally crossed some stuff and left it, so when i went to fix it i got electrocuted, like bad. So now i absolutely cannot stand electrical work, i avoid it at all costs.
As for the most gratifying, i would say the body work. To turn something into a piteral piece of artwork. Body shop was my favorite class when i went to trade school. Don’t get me wrong, i love engines and i know my way inside and out - but there is something about sanding down bondo and getting the body lines perfect… and then watching the pain go on layer after…
Being someone who's worked with DC electrical since I was little, I'm actually the opposite of y'all. Working on stereo's and any electrical component is actually my favorite part of working on cars. I love being able to make things work that didn't or you didn't think you could previously, hiding wires properly so it looks like it belongs, etc. Don't get me wrong I love working on engines as well, nothing beats a good wrenching session and enjoying the performance you gained on the road. But if I've got my multi-meter and crimpers out, I'm ready to go.
My least favorite is body work, I never learned it and it's not my thing, and I get upset when I have to go maintenance. If I have to fix or replace something and there's no opportunity to upgrade or make it better in the process lol. I'll end up putting if off (if I can safely) for far too long 😆
Oh man, this wide body has been sitting in my closet for almost a year now WAITING. And now I finally get to start prepping it for install and wrap while the motor is out (building that at work since slow season is upon us). Thank all hell I work at a shop lol. So body, motor, and suspension upgrades are coming out the forever pit that is my closet to finally, FINALLY, go on the WRX project. Time to go get my wheels out of storage 🖤😭
So excited to cut body and get this baby on finally. Here’s a glance on what’s to come over the next couple months of down season. Hoping by April 2026, it’ll be a completely different car.
Let’s see some progress pictures! What have you been working on in the shop lately? Post up a photo of what you got goin on!
Is there something you are stuck on? You can’t finegal a part in/out. You snapped a bolt or something along those lines? Or you can’t find a locally sourced part and have to makeshift something.
If you’ve ever run into these little, but common issues you know how frustrating the simplest of tasks can become.
So in the comments let’s discuss different tactics for solutions you all have used to get the job done!
Whats your issue and how can we work as a team to solve it together?
“Can’t be stuck if its liquid” is always solid advice imo 🤷🏻♀️ -Bella
I have a few of these. On the genesis, i have 1 differential bolt that shears if i launch the car, or accellerate a lil too hard. The bolt is a grade 12.8 steel, 10mm shank.
The 2nd is my current issue, i was removing studs on my rx7's intake. And as we all know, thats a no no for flames area. I was even being gentle with the drill bit, that broke off in the last stud i was extracting! So now...waiting on an aftermarket one to arrive, so i can finally drive that beautiful machine, and finish tuning her on e85.
What are you still missing in your build? Is it hard to find? Are you saving up for it? Tell the group a little bit about what you’ve got going on in your garage!
What’s everyone got going on with their projects as of late? Any hicups? Any victories? Share what’s going on in your garage!
I mentioned this previously but I've made a little more progress with it. I'm currently working on a replacement for the stock "snorkel" on my Corolla Hatchback. It makes no sense to have a "cold air intake" that collects most of it's air from directly in front of the motor. So I'm rerouting it ahead of the radiator into the same location that the GR Corolla intake is at. I'm currently waiting on parts for version 2 which will use a 90° bend and a 60° bend and eliminate the reducing coupler. It'll also have at least one mounting tab welded in place to use one of the factory bolt holes for the old snorkel. Last step will be deciding if I'm going to spend the money on a Tanabe "cooling plate" for the GR Corolla to dress the area up and finish it, or if I'm just going to find an OEM GR cover to replace my non-GR cover that no longer fits.
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I remember when I was first getting started working on my car and I was crunching numbers, i noted how expensive the build would take. In comes my friend who had a broken down 330i telling me he had parts for me and I could take what I needed. This man casually gave me a k&n cold air intake, rear trunk handle, shadowline trim, brand new BMW emblems, and so much more. I appreciate what he's given me, he's a great man, and whenever I work on my car, I always remember what he's given me. without him, I wouldn't have gotten this far with my project!