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Did you know your hood will open straight up?
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 11:29 pm
by ciper
I never noticed until last weekend. Your hood will actually open straight up without binding. There are two metal clips which stop it from going further than a 90 degree angle.
It makes a HUGE difference when working on the car. Just be sure to use a bungy cord or similar to hold it, as a small gust of wind may cause it to fall.
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 11:54 pm
by vrg3
Yeah, I often prop my hood all the way up to reach the back parts. Like you said, you just have to be careful because it's essentially a big sail; wind can not only blow it down on your head but also overpower the hinges and slam it into your windshield.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:01 am
by HomeSlice
yup found this out on my parts wagon.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:12 am
by mTk
Yup, noticed it a few years ago. I can't say i've never had it fall on me
MK
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:18 am
by LegacyT
Yup, that feature helps when plucking out a motor.
Mark,
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:34 am
by mikec
The rod that holds it up pops out from by the rad and fits into a bracket on the strut tower (at least it does on my 92). Holds it almost at its full travel. I used it when changing the tube for the PCV system that I broke.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 2:37 am
by Legacy777
mikec wrote:The rod that holds it up pops out from by the rad and fits into a bracket on the strut tower (at least it does on my 92). Holds it almost at its full travel. I used it when changing the tube for the PCV system that I broke.
yup....you can remove the hood prop lever and reverse it to go in the strut tower bracket......it's in your owner's manual
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 3:37 am
by ciper
WOW
I always wondered what that bracket was for!
Okay, Ive decided the legacy design engineers are officially the best ever (except for the guy who made the sun visors, rear door handles and valve cover gaskets)
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:00 am
by THAWA
I was also quite excited when I found this out, so far I haven't needed to have it more that the normal height, but think of the possiblities.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:08 am
by Brat4by4
My brat would do this also. It was an 85-some degree angle but it would hold it there.
The valve cover gaskets have gravity and pressure pushing on them... you can't release the gravity pressure unless you were to systematically flip your car over at night. That's just an inherent negative in the boxer engine layout, which I think is overcome by a barrage of positives.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:10 am
by QuickDrive
Yet another useful piece of information
Thanks guys
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:57 am
by legacy92ej22t
I did not know about using the hood prop on the strut tower.
I've had this car almost 7 years and never noticed it. That's pretty cool.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 5:40 am
by eastbaysubaru
I'm really surprised a lot of you guys didn't know about that. The Impreza's are the exact same, that's actually how I first found out about that.
-Brian
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:34 am
by entirelyturbo
Cool! My brain got a new wrinkle tonight
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:45 am
by georryan
My old GL10 did that too. It also had a spare tire over the engine. When I had to use it for the first time the rubber was soo baked that it split in two and the tire was no good. They were a special tire meant to withstand the heat, but when the owner before you blows the engine and the tire has never been used in 160,000 miles, something's bound to give.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:52 am
by 92 Le-Turbo-SS
ciper wrote:WOW[/size
Okay, Ive decided the legacy design engineers are officially the best ever (except for the guy who made the sun visors, rear door handles and valve cover gaskets)
Don't forget the idiot who designed the infamous dual cup holder above the radio 
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:04 am
by THAWA
it's actually quite convenient if you have a remote, though they could be a few centemeters farther apart, but then again, I've always got my crotch. Which btw is great for hot days
Ryan, I noticed the same thing in a loyale(i think not 100%) I saw, was there just no room in the trunk area or was there something else?
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 4:35 pm
by entirelyturbo
THAWA wrote:but then again, I've always got my crotch. Which btw is great for hot days
BUAHAHAHA!
THAWA, you can do that because you have an auto. Definitely won't work in a manual...
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:08 pm
by THAWA
I've done it in many manuals, but I think thats jus because my legs are so long and I'm usually in compact cars, I also don't drive fast when I have a drink there, nothing worse than clutching quickly and having 32oz of root beer all on your feet and carpet. I do some crazy stuff in cars, like one time I shifted all the way to fifth on this semi windy road without using my arms for anything, that was so fun, But now that I look back on it kinda stupid.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 8:45 pm
by ciper
If I have a large drink from taco bell that is about 4 drinks less than full it will press the power button on the radio in my wagon (but not the other cars).
It took me a while to figure out what the heck was happening. If the drink is too full it created too much friction and the cup holder was still. Too empty and it couldnt press the button!
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 9:10 pm
by Brat4by4
I installed a touch screen head unit in the stock location and drinks would push buttons like mad! So I moved it to the bottom of the opening. I like it better there, anyways.
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:02 pm
by scottzg
moved my radio to the lower din slot too, guages on top. Much better. Why is this thread still going??
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 10:35 pm
by Brat4by4
I don't know, maybe people keep responding to it...
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:00 pm
by mTk
Brat4by4 wrote:I don't know, maybe people keep responding to it...
That's probably correct.
MK
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:00 pm
by Legacy777
I can make it stop if needed