Welcome. As for the profile picture, that's been messed up. I believe Matt will take care of that for you.
For posting other pictures in the thread here is a guide:
http://www.mainelysubarus.com/forums/topic/7384-how-to-post-pictures-a-sweet-tutorial/
From what was discussed in the shout box guest posting is allowed via a captcha but it seems like the misc section has been cracked. They are aware, just give it time as many people are busy at this time of the year.
I feel the same way about my old car sometimes too. It was running pretty good for a car that went through 2 college kids. In the end everything ended up for the better. Now I have a truck which has a warranty.
Depending on the location of the leak it may sound like a tapping, but the waste gate door idea does make sense. I would check the whole intake/exhaust for issues.
With the care you put into your swapped RS I'm sure this is definitely worth the money. Norms goes crazy on their prices, that RS isn't even safe to run.
If I had the cash I would buy this as a winter car for myself.
They happen a few times a year. If the weather is half decent the turnout is really good, the last one was only a few people but that isn't always a bad thing.