The team just got back from a very successful finish at STPR!
Highlights include:
-Fixing a broken throttle cable with vice grips in the middle of SS4
-Steering wheel falling off (co-drivers fault I sware!) and getting friendly with the ditch
-Borrowing spare turn signal stalk from Ian's street car (saab90089) after we broke ours in above incident
-catching and passing cars on nearly every stage.
-Nearly killing a photog on SS5 after a missed L1 call.
- A near roll on SS8 after meeting with the ditch and recambering the rear axle
- Trying to tow a stranded open class car out of a ditch and off its roof on SS9 (arent we good samaritans?)
- Pulling into the final control well past midnight with the car still purring like a kitten
more details to follow after we get some rest!
SAABRALLY.COM Finishes 2nd in class at STPR!
SAABRALLY.COM Finishes 2nd in class at STPR!
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matt
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I believe that is related to national vs regional results.
The casualty list for me was one flat tire on the subie after transitting to a spectating area on some enjoyable "off the beaten path" type roads.
I will let Luke explain the events of the rally related to the car.
I will say that I was HAPPY to arrive at the airport for the "pancake breakfast" at 2am and see that Saab lined up with the other cars after arriving under it's own power. I also prefer loading any car onto a trailer under it's own power, makes it a lot easier than pushing it onto the trailer (by person or other car) or lifting the front to roll up and over the fenders on a trailer that's too narrow.
The casualty list for me was one flat tire on the subie after transitting to a spectating area on some enjoyable "off the beaten path" type roads.
I will let Luke explain the events of the rally related to the car.
I will say that I was HAPPY to arrive at the airport for the "pancake breakfast" at 2am and see that Saab lined up with the other cars after arriving under it's own power. I also prefer loading any car onto a trailer under it's own power, makes it a lot easier than pushing it onto the trailer (by person or other car) or lifting the front to roll up and over the fenders on a trailer that's too narrow.
"we changed a flat in 4 minutes, twice"
1994 9000 Aero (intake, stg 4 ecu, 3" TBE, clutch + broken trans mod) *sold*
2001 Subaru Outback Wagon *sold*
2006 Subaru WRX Wagon I'm back on boost!
1994 9000 Aero (intake, stg 4 ecu, 3" TBE, clutch + broken trans mod) *sold*
2001 Subaru Outback Wagon *sold*
2006 Subaru WRX Wagon I'm back on boost!
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Congrats Luke!
You guys looked good at the water splash. I got to watch that stage and stage 7 I got to see you trasit by.
Glad I could be of help to you with the turn-signal lever. Hope I didn't get you guys in trouble at the hotel sunday morning. I had asked the lady if you were still there and she said you checked out. I did tell her "oh they must have another vehicle which they took to breakfast".
I know Tensen was taking pictures w/a media pass at this event and our buddy Weasel had his photography equipment (aboout $7K camera/lens) with him at the water splash. If they have any good pics I'll post them up here.
Ian
You guys looked good at the water splash. I got to watch that stage and stage 7 I got to see you trasit by.
Glad I could be of help to you with the turn-signal lever. Hope I didn't get you guys in trouble at the hotel sunday morning. I had asked the lady if you were still there and she said you checked out. I did tell her "oh they must have another vehicle which they took to breakfast".
I know Tensen was taking pictures w/a media pass at this event and our buddy Weasel had his photography equipment (aboout $7K camera/lens) with him at the water splash. If they have any good pics I'll post them up here.
Ian
1-97 Impreza L wagon w/many mods--mine
1-C900 turbo w/290K--mine
4-C900 turbo's in various states--dads
1-Legacy wagon--dads
1-Forester--moms
1-C900 turbo w/290K--mine
4-C900 turbo's in various states--dads
1-Legacy wagon--dads
1-Forester--moms
Yeah thanks again for offering up the turn signal stalk from the car you drove to the event! We made a quick wiring adapter and it worked perfectly. Our night would have been interesting without the ability turn the high beams on/off!
I will always be sure to double check the steering wheel QR when the co-driver installs it, a loose steering wheel in hand is something I never hope to experience again, truly terrifying.
I will always be sure to double check the steering wheel QR when the co-driver installs it, a loose steering wheel in hand is something I never hope to experience again, truly terrifying.
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