Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Sam's has these as well and I do need one...

Last summer while on vacation MomHawk was doing her day of outlet shopping and I noticed there was a tool outlet (about the only single store in an outlet mall of any interest to me) where I found this below which Costco also apparently sold at one point. I do need a new mower so I almost bought it but the online reviews were so bad from the Costco sale I decided against it. Talked to the cashier, who also happened to be the store manager and he said that his company (franchise) had bought them from Costco because they couldn't give them away.

I was very disappointed. Heck it even has a push-button start!

If the wife saw that I would have a new mower as well!

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So the wife and I go to Costco to look for a new BBQ
Walking down the aisle she suddenly yells "OH LOOK A SUBARU PRESSURE WASHER THE SAME COLOUR AS MY CAR"
I am now the proud owner of a light blue Subaru pressure washer.
Easiest new tool purchase ever.

I suddenly feel disappointed by my BRZ's lack of soap reservoir. I wonder if there is an aftermarket one.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

I suddenly feel disappointed by my BRZ's lack of soap reservoir. I wonder if there is an aftermarket one.

Well I haven't used it yet but don't feel that 3100 PSI is enough. I don't want to be beat by some mundane Simoniz one. I think I need at least 5500 PSI at the tip for it to be any good. Going to get a header and tune to start with. Also think I should go to a one inch exhaust so I will be ready to go FI. The stock wheels look horrible and it has the same tires used on the lightweight compressor so I want to pick up something sticker and put them on a nice 5 spoke wheel. Anybody know where I can order the red STi push to start button?

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Sam's has these as well and I do need one...

Last summer while on vacation MomHawk was doing her day of outlet shopping and I noticed there was a tool outlet (about the only single store in an outlet mall of any interest to me) where I found this below which Costco also apparently sold at one point. I do need a new mower so I almost bought it but the online reviews were so bad from the Costco sale I decided against it. Talked to the cashier, who also happened to be the store manager and he said that his company (franchise) had bought them from Costco because they couldn't give them away.

I was very disappointed. Heck it even has a push-button start!

AWD right?

[Tcoat]

LOL I just noticed in the pic!

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I haven't used it yet but don't feel that 3100 PSI is enough. I don't want to be beat by some mundane Simoniz one. I think I need at least 5500 PSI at the tip for it to be any good. Going to get a header and tune to start with. Also think I should go to a one inch exhaust so I will be ready to go FI. The stock wheels look horrible and it has the same tires used on the lightweight compressor so I want to pick up something sticker and put them on a nice 5 spoke wheel. Anybody know where I can order the red STi push to start button?

Definitely the right direction to go with this. Have you considered E85?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

Definitely the right direction to go with this. Have you considered E85?

I can't! It says so right in the manual. I don't want to void my warranty.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I can't! It says so right in the manual. I don't want to void my warranty.

It doesn't say anything about NOS, so that should be fine.

[Sarlacc]

Speaking of warranty, the Toyota dealer where I bought my car in '13 sent me a message asking if there's been any problems so far.
So I emailed them and said "I love the car, it's been a great companion with no technical issues at all, as I expect from a Toyota. But since you ask, the leather on the driver's seat is showing some nasty wear." With a photo.

They just came back to me and said they will replace the seat covers on warranty.

So that's cool, isn't it?

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I haven't used it yet but don't feel that 3100 PSI is enough. I don't want to be beat by some mundane Simoniz one. I think I need at least 5500 PSI at the tip for it to be any good. Going to get a header and tune to start with. Also think I should go to a one inch exhaust so I will be ready to go FI. The stock wheels look horrible and it has the same tires used on the lightweight compressor so I want to pick up something sticker and put them on a nice 5 spoke wheel. Anybody know where I can order the red STi push to start button?

Just be sure to go supercharger over turbo. The last thing you want is turbo lag causing you to go from 2140 to 6000 PSI if you don't squeeze the trigger quickly enough. Also, you will probably have to go carbon fiber for the wheels if you don't want to muddy the handling. Plastic is pretty light. I wonder if ACE makes a 1-1-1 header.

Also, dat torque curve:

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Just be sure to go supercharger over turbo. The last thing you want is turbo lag causing you to go from 2140 to 6000 PSI if you don't squeeze the trigger quickly enough. Also, you will probably have to go carbon fiber for the wheels if you don't want to muddy the handling. Plastic is pretty light. I wonder if ACE makes a 1-1-1 header.

Also, dat torque curve:

Do you think I will need an oil cooler? Any idea how I can get the rpms up to about 8,000? Do you know what wheels will fit? I want it to look sick and clean so need at least a 14" wheel and lower it to about 1/4" will I have to cut anything? Has anybody seen a RB kit? Anybody selling a STi badge? I have saved $11.37 will that be enough to do all this?

[HunterGreene]

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I know it sounds to good to be true but that was how the whole thing went down. Was sort of surreal actually. I hadn't even seen it yet and the words "we should buy it" were out of her mouth. I think she sees it more as buying an accessory that matches a dress. Sort of like that perfect purse that goes with the outfit. It is damn near the same colour as her car after all. If it had been any other colour or not Subaru she would not even have noticed it.
She has always helped pick out the BBQ when we needed a new ne. I think the tradition started so that she could stop me from spending too much money but it has now evolved into making sure we get one that will feed 400 people even though we don't. As it was we didn't get the BBQ there and had to go to Canadian Tire to find one.

Well, OK ...... @Ultramaroon , you can put your popcorn away ....... I'll accept TCoat's explanation.....


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