Legacy's Stealth Wagon (XXR 006 and crystal fogs 4/30/11)

[Legacy]

Engine/Performance
AEM CIA
DIY Radiator Shroud
C-West Voltage Stabilizer
HKS Earthing kit
Jasma Cat-Back exhaust/Kartboy extended exhaust hangers
JDM short shifter
Stromung Catless 3" Mid Pipe
Borla UEL headers
Suspension
02 WRX struts
Gab front and rear strut bars
Eibach coilovers
Outback RSB with Endlinks
Eibach camber kit
Ichiba 25mm Spacers
Interior:
04 WRX momo steering wheel
02 WRX seats Fronts & rears
Wrx pedals
STI mats
Prosport Tach
12 in. Bazooka tube
300 Watt Jensen Amp
JDM Hazard
Jensen single din player.
Indiglo Guages
Kartboy Knuckleball shift knob w/ custom SLI.net badge
Exterior:
Thule Fairing
Hella Supertones
High performance tints(5% backs, 55% fronts)
Outback bumper w/ fogs
GT Spoiler
JDM mid wing
DIY foglight covers
Muteki Neo Chrome lugs
JDM Projector headlights(diy black housing)
DIY Demon Eyes
Custom JDM grill/Zerosport grill
Yakima Lowrider,crossbar, anklebiter bike racks
JDM Eyelids
JDM Amber Side Markers
GT Side skirts
JDM Rear Lip
Rally Armor Mud flaps
Wheels
Black 02 Wrx wheels
05 Wrx wheels
Enkei Saab 92-X
GTR Replicas
Rota Sub Zeros
Rota Tarmac I
Enkei GF1
Alt Rush
XXR 006
Current Set-up:17x7 +38 XXR 006 wrapped in Nexen N7000 225/45/17
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[auspex]

that's a great looking grill you got there

[Tadashisan]

that sir is sex on rubbers. i love it

[peugoby]

that turned out really nice! Along w/ Auspex, I love the grill.

-It's going to look really good with the spats & side skirts installed. Nice work

[deadlydave]

that looks great man! I just may stick you in ROTM next month! :lol:

That paint looks stunning. OMFG.

[Legacy]

Thanks, much appreciated. It's been a long journey for this Legacy, but the will always be projects to be done. That is what I enjoy the most though. I got my inspiration for Stanz Flat Black. I went with a satin w/o the clear coats. I'm still deciding if I should keep the Yakima racks on or off.

[Reason]

that sir is sex on rubbers. i love it

That is a badass machine! What kind of paint did you use??

[Legacy]

The shop used a satin black, about 3 coats, but I asked to not put any clear coat on it.

[Huffer]

Why no clear coat?

[Legacy]

I didn't really want the glossy finish. I did get a warranty for 3 years on the paint job.

[Reason]

Is it just straight up satin black?

[subba]

The car looks sick, the rear lip adds more to it, the headlights :smt007

[2.5GT]

oh man...if you only have a LGT bumper :twisted:

[caoutback]

Man is that one sic a*s lookin wagon man!!!! :smt103 :smt103 :smt103 . Right up there with Sybir's Outback IMO. Should do a light tinting of the windows too. Definitely second the ROTM nomination.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Did you paint over the highbeam reflectors? I agree tint should be next. Maybe a dark graphite. Just remember, go with a good shop, hopefully one that has done subarus, because they have a sort of green tint to the windows, so you have to choose the color carefully.

What about tinting your sidemarkers and rear lights? It'd be one dark ride :twisted:

[BE-Fresh]

Shits hot son

[sybir]

That's sick. Very nice, very clean. Loving the OB bumper. the black wagons around here are hot.

Keep the racks; I'm biased, but it adds to the stealth-factor, makes the car look more "business-like", and it visually lowers the car.

All 3 of my Scoobs run racks year round :D

[Plays_with_Toys]

I just realized what this car needs. Mudflaps! Not huge ones or anything, but some nice rally armor style ones.

[Huffer]

Tints wouldn't be a bad move, and some JDM tails...

[_RM_]

Looks spectacular. I'm wondering if anyone has ever done an Outback completely in white.

[strat81]

that car is just absolutely gorgeous!!!

[ryu_haneda]

It's simple, really... your wagon rocks. 'Nuff said. :cool:

Congratulations on a fantastic job. This thing is the BUSINESS (aka the wagon is sick!).

-ryu_haneda

[jjs316]

I didn't really want the glossy finish. I did get a warranty for 3 years on the paint job.

If i remember correctly, you can get no-gloss clear coat. for flat paint jobs.

[fwa2500]

very nice!

if it were mine, i would put a small https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/empiremh8-1.jpg on the back, haha....but thats just me

[chipLRX-SLI]

this thing is sick . leave the racks i think .

[Legacy]

Camera quality is not that great, but I tried.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/06/2564119444_6f6484f811_b-1.jpg
notice the reflective SLI decal?https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/06/2564119264_92cbc54c96_b-1.jpg
Just a motivational poster I made.
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[Plays_with_Toys]

time attack on one side and not the other?

[xXGTBspecXx]

can you take a closer pic of your headlight im thinking about blacking mine out as well..

also your car somehow got onto my desktop backroud ;)

[Legacy]

I just installed some Rally Armor mud flaps. I had to do a little bit of modification, but it turned out great. Next is a RalliTek short shifter. Not sure if it'll fit or not, but it's worth a try.

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[Reason]

This is my favorite wagon!

[Legacy]

This is my favorite wagon!
Thanks, it's such an honor hearing it from the "King of SLI"

[Plays_with_Toys]

^^ Did you put "king" in quotes because by "king" you mean "queen"? :lol:

Looks great and makes me miss my mudflaps even more! Any thoughts as to your tail lights? I have an extra set that I will be modifying, when I'm done I could probably give you the old ones to experiment with (tint or what have you)

[Legacy]

^^ Did you put "king" in quotes because by "king" you mean "queen"? :lol:

Looks great and makes me miss my mudflaps even more! Any thoughts as to your tail lights? I have an extra set that I will be modifying, when I'm done I could probably give you the old ones to experiment with (tint or what have you)

I do eventually want to either install clear tails or tint them. Not sure which route I will be taking yet. But I will take your offer if you no longer need them. Please let me know. Thanks for the comp.

[impreza_GC8]

This is the sexiest wagon I've seen. Just an FYI. Keep up the great work. I think you should black out the interior next. The cloth just isn't working with that awesome exterior.

[Kansei]

tell me whats with the Eyebrows?

are they stick on lenses or did you just paint the actual lenses?

[Lilripstr]

I just installed some Rally Armor mud flaps. I had to do a little bit of modification, but it turned out great. Next is a RalliTek short shifter. Not sure if it'll fit or not, but it's worth a try.

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Hey nice mud flaps! I'm trying get some of those but I don't know which ones to get that would some how fit my BD? Which ones did you get, and is the modification on them easy enough?

BTW, you have one BADASS wagon man!

[Reason]

Lilripstr, are you really asking that? Did you not read the post you just quoted?

[Lilripstr]

Lilripstr, are you really asking that? Did you not read the post you just quoted?

Yes, I did. But I'm asking which ones did he get because when you go to the site they have it for all the subarus but there are no applications for the BD. So I was wondering which ones would be the closest to the BD with minimal modifications. I don't want to buy it and do a lot of trimming and probably ruin them in the process, know what I mean?

[Reason]

Understandable, cutting won't be a problem. But I was assume the 93-01 Impreza would be closest. But I think it's more position of the holes if anything.

[Lilripstr]

I was thinking the same. Maybe I'll just get it and see what happens. Oh btw, how the the meet in RI?

[Legacy]

I just installed my angel eyes today. Took me a few hours to complete, but I am really stoke on how the turned out. The write up on the diy angel eyes really helped out a lot I also scored some tweeters at the salvage yard. That was a really simple install. I'll have pics of those soon.

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[4n70n1n0]

Your shit looks SO mean. I would be scared if I were to see that thing on the road

[Legacy]

I did some re wiring today. I angel eyes didn't really seem that bright. Now it's also noticeable when there's still light out.

[Wagonista]

Effing awesome lighting setup. I never realized you had that light bar in the hoodscoop. That thing may as well be the lovechild of KITT and the batmobile. What else are you hiding in that thing? Rocket launchers? Grappling hooks? :grin:

[Kansei]

I thought those angel eyes looked badass as they were!

[JMoney]

I really, really like that look. Good work.

[)2edline]

why so angryyyy :shock: :grin:

[Legacy]

Here's some day shots
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This shot is after I did some re wiring which looks a little bit more brighter
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[d1giPhux]

wow.. looks fucking evil man! wicked! what was the hardest part of doing the angel eye install? shit.. they should prolly call them 'devils eyes' for ur car! haha. how much it cost you overall too? Also, what do you mean you did some re-wiring to make it brighter?

[Mikey97D]

Looks Great!!!

:lol: Need to change the bottom grill opening into a mouth!!!! j/k

[J-Rock!]

props on your work mang

[Legacy]

wow.. looks fucking evil man! wicked! what was the hardest part of doing the angel eye install? shit.. they should prolly call them 'devils eyes' for ur car! haha. how much it cost you overall too? Also, what do you mean you did some re-wiring to make it brighter?

Thanks everyone for the comps. I thinks the hardest part for me was getting the headlights off the car. I bought the angel eye kit on ebay for like $30. The supplies is got, silicone and extra wires, about $8. When I initially hooked it up the inverter was placed in a spot behind the passenger headlight. I'm assuming that because the wires for the angel eyes weren't equal length it caused the drivers side angel eyes to be dimmer. So I didn't necessarily re wire the angel eyes, I just place the inverter underneath the grill. So some reason having equal length wires made them brighter. Are you planning on installing one yourself? If so, the post on the diy section really helped me a lot.

[Kansei]

so how did you do the eyelids?

[Legacy]

so how did you do the eyelids?

Awhile back, I bought a pair of headlight protectors from one of our members. The eyelids are vinyl which were originally red. I painted them black to match my ride.

[blackgtbeauty]

Wow, I wish my BD could've looked like this...

[chipLRX-SLI]

if you wanna keep the murdered out look just mask off the tails and spary them black thats what i did to mine ,

[Legacy]

if you wanna keep the murdered out look just mask off the tails and spary them black thats what i did to mine ,
What kind of paint did you use? How long did this take you?

[chipLRX-SLI]

i just used a cheap can of flat black spray paint . i makes it off and that took the longest portion of the time . i was gonna get the jdm tails but decided that i didnt want to pay all of that so i did this .
here is a example .
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[Wagonista]

You can actually buy a spray meant for tinting tail lights. It makes them darker but keeps the gloss.

[Reason]

Chip, what about rear directionals?

[chipLRX-SLI]

surprisingly they are still clear . i only put down 2 light coats . they have been like this for months now and not a single cop has said anything about them .

[deadlydave]

Legacy, that looks Outstanding!

You've got the terminator wagon. I like the style.

[Legacy]

Thanks again. I was going to install another set of angel eyes, but I think I'm leaving it the way it is. So I might post it on the classified if anyone is interested in doing this project. I just blacked out my fogs, well it looks blacked out. I'll just take some pics later on today. I only need to black out the tails, side markers, and get some tint to complete the Stealth look.

[Legacy]

So here's some pics of the fogs.

[Legacy]

Please delete this

[Legacy]

So here's some pics of the fogs. I just used some aluminum speaker mesh from the salvage yard and cut the shape. Then I spray painted them. I spent a total of $5.00. This does not affect the brightness of the lights what so ever.
Before:
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After:
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[Kansei]

hell yeah!

[Reason]

hmmm...

[addiction102]

So here's some pics of the fogs. I just used some aluminum speaker mesh from the salvage yard and cut the shape. Then I spray painted them. I spent a total of $5.00. This does not affect the brightness of the lights what so ever.
Before:
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After:
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Wait i dont understand what you did here, whats the difference? BTW ive been following this thread like a religion and i have to say that this is the meanest legacy i have ever seen. Dream car....

[addiction102]

oh and you took the yakima racks off! put em back on those things rule! sorry for the double post im just awesome like that.

[Legacy]

oh and you took the yakima racks off! put em back on those things rule! sorry for the double post im just awesome like that.
Well I did take the racks off for the meantime, but I was pointing out the fog lights. I got the idea from seeing this on ebay:
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I figured I can make my own without having to pay an arm and a leg. I got the material @ the salvage yard. Basically the mesh off of a speaker. Cut it to fit under the fog light covers. I knew I should have taken some pics of the step by step process. But it's really simple, took me 30 mins to complete.

[Mikey97D]

I see you added mud flaps too! Looking meaner everytime!!!!!

[J-Rock!]

I need a set of them Hella Supertones,, I freakin love the way they look on your ride..

[impreza_GC8]

Absolutely love the blacked out look. I want to paint my turbo Outback flat black as it currently has body parts from 4 different cars on the outside. How did you go about painting it? Did you even do it yourself or did you have it done? I'd like to follow your process so it looks as good as yours.

[WinterKnoll]

This thing is like the badassmobile.

[addiction102]

I like the fogs how they are now legacy, the speaker mesh ones look kinda too ricey IMO, especially on that impreza...

[Legacy]

Absolutely love the blacked out look. I want to paint my turbo Outback flat black as it currently has body parts from 4 different cars on the outside. How did you go about painting it? Did you even do it yourself or did you have it done? I'd like to follow your process so it looks as good as yours.

I took mine to the shop. Satin black is the color the shop used, but silk black looks just as good.

[Legacy]

I like the fogs how they are now legacy, the speaker mesh ones look kinda too ricey IMO, especially on that impreza...
Right now the look like this
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Do you mean it looks better this way?
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I did mine because I wanted the all black look and I didn't want to paint it otherwise it would have affected the brightness of my fogs.

[WinterKnoll]

I think he was talking about the ebay fog covers.

[HeresMyMind]

This is my favorite wagon!


:smt022

[Legacy]

Added a few things here and there. First I found some Black STI mats on Craigslist, and I installed an HKS earthing kit with a C-west voltage stabilizer. That's it for now. I'll take some pics later, but here's a few more night shots. I had the angel eyes wired to my fogs, but I made them independent.
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[phi11]

I figured I can make my own without having to pay an arm and a leg. I got the material @ the salvage yard. Basically the mesh off of a speaker. Cut it to fit under the fog light covers. I knew I should have taken some pics of the step by step process. But it's really simple, took me 30 mins to complete.

funny, i was working on blacking-out my fogs today also.
looks great. :razz:

[Reason]

It looks mean, scary almost :smt085

[henryq89]

ths was like my BD's evil step wagon haha....
look great with the lights...nice job man :grin:

[Kansei]

you need to send me a nice HiRes pic with those things on. (new desktop!!!)

[Legacy]

you need to send me a nice HiRes pic with those things on. (new desktop!!!)

I'll try, give me a few days. :grin:

[Kansei]

YES!!!!

[1-3-2-4]

wow very nice coming along well

[SupraLegacy]

This Car is simply AMAZINGGG Man
One reason i bought a legacy was after seeing pics of this car
And guess what
Tuesday im picking it up
And tuesday night it will have started becoming Satin Black
What springs are you using and shocks if you dont mind me asking

[Legacy]

This Car is simply AMAZINGGG Man
One reason i bought a legacy was after seeing pics of this car
And guess what
Tuesday im picking it up
And tuesday night it will have started becoming Satin Black
What springs are you using and shocks if you dont mind me asking

Hope to see some pics of it when it's done. I am using stock WRX struts with eibach coilovers.

[sikbyrd350]

that looks good as hell man :cool: I'm actually piecing together the parts for the same look on my EVO. I just ordered FQ-400 rims in flat black and am have been collecting carbon fiber trim pieces for the past 6 moths or so to make it "pop"


can we get interior pics?

[phat56pat]

flat and satin black are the only way to go i want to do this to mine but i don have a booth to spray in and i like the white on mine!

[subaru_styles]

your wagon is dope!

[06jax2.5se]

i like the red angel eyes! they are more like devil eyes! :grin:

[06jax2.5se]

i like the red angel eyes! they are more like devil eyes! :grin:

What springs are you using and shocks if you dont mind me asking

Hope to see some pics of it when it's done. I am using stock WRX struts with eibach coilovers.

2 quick questions for ya... what are the names of the lights behind your grill? and what year of wrx struts did you use on this??

[that one legacy]

looks really good man, REALLY good! i've been wanting to do another wagon in that satin black for a long time too, so maybe i'll hit my red wagon with in. keep up the good work!

[warriorlax5506]

SICK subie!! looks really good!

[Legacy]

I have been trying to trade my wheels for awhile now. I got the 05 WRX wheels. I don't know if I'm going to keep it this color or have it painted black. I kinda like the stock color. What do you guys think?
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Here's a couple of shot of the engine bay. I need to tighten it up a bit. Looks cluttered with all the wires and stuff.
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And here's my carb sticker that Tom(02legacygt) cut for me. The one on the right is the template he used.
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black!
black!
black!
black!
black!
black!
black!
black!







black! :smt007

[Reason]

Those rims look great on that car, the color offsets it nicely.

[peugoby]

Keep them that bronze, they look sexy.

[Legacy]

Those rims look great on that car, the color offsets it nicely.

Keep them that bronze, they look sexy.
Yeah, I think I'm going to keep it this way for awhile. I've sported the murdered out look for too long. Here's another shot I took this morning. Thanks guys.
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[Huffer]

Dude that looks great. Stock color FTW. But you need tints man!

[Legacy]

Dude that looks great. Stock color FTW. But you need tints man!
Money is kind of tight right now with the holidays and a baby on the way. If you know anyone in the bay area that can hook it up for a reasonable price then I might, but for now it'll have to wait :cry:
Anyways, would anyone mind photo shopping some tints? Thanks.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

You should come to the NorCal meet I'm trying to get together imo. =D I'd like to see the Stealthwagon in person. :smt023

[wagonofdoom]

which mudflaps did you use?

can they extend like another 3 inches out?

[Reason]

Tint sir, you need tint!

[Legacy]

You should come to the NorCal meet I'm trying to get together imo. =D I'd like to see the Stealthwagon in person. :smt023
When and where? I would love to go to a meet. I know the other forums like i-club have meets every weekend. I've thought about going to one of those, but I usually work.

[Legacy]

which mudflaps did you use?

can they extend like another 3 inches out?

They are the basic rally armor mudflaps. I'm sure you can probably extend them out with some modifications. Mine is made for a WRX.

[TheAngryPidgeon]

You should come to the NorCal meet I'm trying to get together imo. =D I'd like to see the Stealthwagon in person. :smt023
When and where? I would love to go to a meet. I know the other forums like i-club have meets every weekend. I've thought about going to one of those, but I usually work.

Here's the link to the thread:

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=12042 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=12042)

We're trying to get a date and time together as we speak. I'm rather impartial, so whatever works best for everyone else should be good for me.

If possible, I'd like for it to take place in Tahoe, I think that'd be a rather epic location for my first Subie meet.

[Gripp]

Congrats to having your car in SubieSport magazine (Pg. 12)... it Looks Awsome

- Duncan

[Legacy]

Congrats to having your car in SubieSport magazine (Pg. 12)... it Looks Awsome

- Duncan
What!! Are you kidding me right now!?! Thanks for the heads up. Well I'm off to look for this issue right now. Keep you all posted. Thanks again Duncan.

[liquidracing]

nope

[Huffer]

Legacy - what is the rear lip you have installed?
I checked your mod list (first post) and couldn't see it listed there.

[Legacy]

Legacy - what is the rear lip you have installed?
I checked your mod list (first post) and couldn't see it listed there.
It's a Jdm BG5 rear lip similar to this here.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/3082243939_38e95e6714-1.jpg

[Legacy]

Well, I was on a mission to find a copy of the new issue of Subiesport, but I failed . I've gone to a couple of bookstores, but they seem to be out of that issue. I ordered 1 online, now it's the waiting game. It's in the readers rides section and I hope I have all your support when it come to voting time. :smt023

[Reason]

Roger if you are looking for a rear wagon lip talk to andivic, he should still have one for sale.

"Legacy" you have my vote :smt023

[Huffer]

Roger if you are looking for a rear wagon lip talk to andivic, he should still have one for sale.

Yep, I thought about that, but the rear lip Andy has is different - so I was trying to figure out exactly what Legacy has.
I don't think Andy will ship from the NY area either, the lip is fiberglass and he doesn't want it damaged (don't blame him).

[liquidracing]

nope

[Okin DaVanh]

Congrats to having your car in SubieSport magazine ...
- Duncan



+1 :smt023



It still looks good without tint. BTW, I'd leave it w/out tint. Just so people can see me in the drivers seat. :smt006 :smile: I got a slow a$$ basic L, so tint is a must. :smt028

[Legacy]

Hey guys, so I finally picked up a mag. Pretty stoked to see my ride in a magazine. I'm kinda bummed that SLI was not mentioned. Anyways, I know I have everyone's support and I hope you all vote for my ride. Just send a text message of SUBIE B to 38714. Thanks guys.

[fwa2500]

voted for you, keep up the awesome work! it is definately the most badass legacy out there :grin:

[Legacy]

Thanks again, but I couldn't have done it without the help of everyone here.

[Legacy]

there are no known words in my vocabulary that represent correctly what i am feeling about this sick-ass stupid cool ride right now. i have seen hot chicks that wouldn't step foot in that car because they would think it to be "out of there league."
Speaking of hot chicks. Here's a couple Stealth Wagon groupies. :headbang:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/3086472710_b3a517ede5_o-1.jpg

[Reason]

there are no known words in my vocabulary that represent correctly what i am feeling about this sick-ass stupid cool ride right now. i have seen hot chicks that wouldn't step foot in that car because they would think it to be "out of there league."
Speaking of hot chicks. Here's a couple Stealth Wagon groupies. :headbang:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/3086472710_b3a517ede5_o-1.jpg

lol that's awesome! I voted for you too, hope you win man!

[Legacy]

Thanks Reason.

[sybir]

Glad to see the car in a magazine, that's cool.

On the wheels, I'd rock them as-is. Clean stockers look nicer to me than painted ones (I've had a few sets of WRX wheels as well as RS wheels and always preferred the silver over painted or PC'd black). If you bump to 17's, by all means go with black :grin:

[Wagonista]

Text message sent!

[Okin DaVanh]

Hey guys, so I finally picked up a mag. Pretty stoked to see my ride in a magazine. I'm kinda bummed that SLI was not mentioned. Anyways, I know I have everyone's support and I hope you all vote for my ride. Just send a text message of SUBIE B to 38714. Thanks guys.



Text sent...


How the heck did you get that big a$$ pic of your car? :grin:

[Reason]

Hey guys, I think we can vote multiple times, so lets make sure he wins this!

i voted from 3 diffwerent phones... does he get anything if he wins?

[Reason]

Legacy exposure!

[Wagonista]

I found a copy of subiesport when I was visiting my bro in the bay area... Opened it to find your car, bought it in a flash. :grin:

[Legacy]

Some shots of the interior. I added the Kartboy shiftknob, pedals, and diamond plate sheets for the dead pedal and on the floor mat. I had a noticeable rip on the floor mat which is why I put on there. I also did the DIY radiator shroud project. I was pretty easy. I used an HDPE (Flexible High Density Polyethylene) material. I'm not sure if it'll withstand the heat, but I'll keep you all posted.
Kartboy Shift Knob:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232039136_d94a931ff0-1.jpg
Diamond Plates:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232040306_6aa226e8d3-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232041522_8c4775a8a0-1.jpg
DIY radiator shroud:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232042704_ec840b9c42-1.jpg
Muteki:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3231224851_5012f2a69e-1.jpg
Representing:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232074626_9e60c05a1b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/3232073764_2a776bbf78_b-1.jpg

[fwa2500]

i really love your car, looks sooo good......and i cant wait till i get my wheels on, they are the same as what you have, just siting in the garrage waiting to be painted and get new tyres

[Huffer]

I used an HDPE (Flexible High Density Polyethylene) material. I'm not sure if it'll withstand the heat, but I'll keep you all posted.

HDPE is also harder and more opaque and can withstand somewhat higher temperatures (120 °C/ 248 °F for short periods, 110 °C /230 °F continuously).

However, underhood temps can be as high as
The vehicle underhood temperatures were measured during three loading conditions that were
achieved when the vehicle was stationary, driving on a level road and driving uphill. For both of
the driving conditions the vehicles were loaded to the rated capacity indicated on the door sill and
tested at several driving speeds. For the stationary tests the engine speed was selected as a
multiple of the base engine idling speed expressed in revolutions per minute (rpm). All the testing
was performed with a minimum ambient temperature of 22 ºC.
The results showed considerable variation in the maximum temperatures of different vehicles
when operated under load. While driving uphill, the maximum temperature measured on the
surface of the exhaust manifold varied from 241oC for a minivan to 550oC for a passenger car.

So I'm guessing the HDPE material isn't the best....

[Legacy]

Thanks Roger.

[Okin DaVanh]

Car still looks good tho. :smt023

I like the Muteki shot.

[Kansei]

can I get a REALLY high res version of the foggy pic? if so send it here
Flameboyaa@msn.com

[Wagonista]

Hey, what tire size are you running? Looks good.

[Legacy]

Thanks. They're Michelin Pilots 205/50/16. I am looking for a set of 225's.
Hey, what tire size are you running? Looks good.

[Legacy]

After so much searching, I finally got my hands on a GT spoiler :smt023 . It came off of a silver GTL wagon. I'm in the process of painting it to match the car. I'll takes some pics tonight once it is installed.

[Navi271]

haha awesome! I just purchased one from vdubster79 the other day, in the process of shipping here..
do tell how easy or hard it was to put on

[anothernord]

:shock:

Mmmmmm....

[fwa2500]

i really want one, but i think sideskirts and rear bumper are my priority first.....cant wait to see it on your car! :grin:

[Reason]

After so much searching, I finally got my hands on a GT spoiler :smt023 . It came off of a silver GTL wagon. I'm in the process of painting it to match the car. I'll takes some pics tonight once it is installed.

pics?

[TheAngryPidgeon]

After so much searching, I finally got my hands on a GT spoiler :smt023 . It came off of a silver GTL wagon. I'm in the process of painting it to match the car. I'll takes some pics tonight once it is installed.

pics?

pics? :smt026

[Legacy]

So here's some pics. I was worried about drilling the holes, but it all worked out.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3272466968_bb1a234983-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3271644167_f9a6eb9d8b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3271647903_d7c68a3649-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3272470046_2c6d2bd51c-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3272466172_e8c5b17ee7_b-1.jpg

[Legacy]

Here's a before and after shot.
BEFORE
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3078569646_b3a87beac9-1.jpg
AFTER
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3272464214_109f4f27be-1.jpg

[sybir]

Looks nice, man. Drilling my hatch was the worst thing I've ever had to do to my car, lol.

[Wagonista]

Very nice. I've been trying to get one of these forever. The lines of the car just aren't right without it. I once had my hands on one, and the person helping me remove it at the junk yard broke it. :cry: As always, love your car. It's just about my favorite BK ever.

[Reason]

Looks good, also never noticed the rear bumper trim, sweet :smt023

[Navi271]

that looks awesome! I agree with wagonista with the lines of the car thing..
how did you drill in the holes? i mean, did you have a template? or did you just kinda guess where they went?

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Oh wow, that's pure sex with the spoiler. Good call.

[Legacy]

To drill the holes, I first put some masking tape on the three area where the screws would go. Once taped I mounted the spoiler on top of the tape and pushed down hard. This left a mark on the masking tape, thus giving me a template. From then on the hardest part was drilling holes on the wagon. Took me less than an hour to mount.
that looks awesome! I agree with wagonista with the lines of the car thing..
how did you drill in the holes? i mean, did you have a template? or did you just kinda guess where they went?

[Legacy]

I was going to buy a spoiler on Craigslist for $150. I told the guy I would buy it later in the afternoon. I went to the pick and pull to look for a knock sensor. Next thing I know, I spot an LGT with a spoiler. Removal was quite simple and I only paid $25 for it. Needless to say I was stoked. Hope you find your spoiler. I'll keep my eyes peeled the next time I go to the pick and pull.
Very nice. I've been trying to get one of these forever. The lines of the car just aren't right without it. I once had my hands on one, and the person helping me remove it at the junk yard broke it. :cry: As always, love your car. It's just about my favorite BK ever.

[slaytalera]

looks great, hopefully my car will look that good one day!

[Navi271]

To drill the holes, I first put some masking tape on the three area where the screws would go. Once taped I mounted the spoiler on top of the tape and pushed down hard. This left a mark on the masking tape, thus giving me a template. From then on the hardest part was drilling holes on the wagon. Took me less than an hour to mount.
that looks awesome! I agree with wagonista with the lines of the car thing..
how did you drill in the holes? i mean, did you have a template? or did you just kinda guess where they went?
sounds simple enough! problem with my car is there's a big dent right in the middle of the top part of the hatch. I gotta fix that before the spoiler goes on. thanks for the info!

[Legacy]

I finally got my hands on a Borla Rep uel headers. I got it for $150 which I think is a sweet deal considering it's never been mounted. There another person who is selling his for $100 here in the Bay Area. I should have waited, but I am really stoked. I'm probably going to install it in a few days. Does anyone know if a Catless Stromung mid pipe from an 02 WRX wagon will work with my 96? Is it the same length as the oem mid pipe? Any advise will help. Anyways here's a pic of the headers, but I'm sure you all know what it looks like.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3280147378_f0d02845c9_o-1.jpg

[Airgne]

nice. see if you can get in ceramic of chromex'd. it will help it last and get the exhaust gas out quicker.
the place below is in WA, but it gives you and idea of what i mean. im going to have v-band stainless steal exhaust for my ss made and that then coat everything. the faster you get the exhaust out the better. car is looking good man.
http://www.performancecoatings.com/index2.html

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Hey, do you have contact info for the guy selling them for $100. I may be interested in taking them off his hands.

Thanks,

Phil


I finally got my hands on a Borla Rep uel headers. I got it for $150 which I think is a sweet deal considering it's never been mounted. There another person who is selling his for $100 here in the Bay Area. I should have waited, but I am really stoked. I'm probably going to install it in a few days. Does anyone know if a Catless Stromung mid pipe from an 02 WRX wagon will work with my 96? Is it the same length as the oem mid pipe? Any advise will help. Anyways here's a pic of the headers, but I'm sure you all know what it looks like.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/3280147378_f0d02845c9_o-1.jpg

[fwa2500]

man, your wagon keeps getting better and better. the wing looks awesome and the headers will also be amazing

[Wagonista]

Hope you find your spoiler. I'll keep my eyes peeled the next time I go to the pick and pull.

Thanks for the "good luck"... I snagged one at the local pick'n'pull today. :grin:

[Legacy]

Hey glad to hear you got one. Make sure to add pics of the finished product.

Hope you find your spoiler. I'll keep my eyes peeled the next time I go to the pick and pull.

Thanks for the "good luck"... I snagged one at the local pick'n'pull today. :grin:

[Legacy]

I got some bad news guys. The headers will not work with the Legacy. I failed to realize that I have a single port header and I bought a dual port. So, I ended up selling the headers. I talked to a guy by the name of Jason who works at Wolverine Performance. They make custom headers. I gave him the specs of the Single Port Borlas and it looks promising. He has tho find out if the flanges are easy to obtain and cost efficient. If so he will go ahead and make one for me. I heard that someone on RS25 had a prototype made but it might be too expensive. Hopefully Jason will give me a good deal. I am still planning on installing the Stromung mid pipe. A weld shop is going to extend it and install for $80. I think that's a pretty good deal. If you all know of a weld shop that can do it much less in the Bay Area please let me know.

[Huffer]

Reason has a single port Borla... and Supers257 (?) on RS25 was making them.

Pity you couldn't use the header...

[Legacy]

I just installed a new set of Enkeis from a Saab 92-X. Also installed the Stromung mid pipe. Exhaust is a bit louder now. Just need some headers and hi-flo cats and I'll have a complete exhaust system. Here's pics of the new wheels. Sorry for the crappy shots.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3369075581_efe1bdaff2_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3369075099_327bd9d475_b-1.jpg

[henryq89]

awesome man ....im gettin a set of black wheels soon ^^

[Legacy]

Spent the weekend at my moms with the family. She lives up in the Santa Cruz mountains. I decided to take some photos while I was up there. I also finally get you show off my new plates.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3402130404_3008e04280_o-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3401207133_15742eaf52_o-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/3402043034_a670c6f41d_o-1.jpg

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Kiss ass... :smt016

Jk man, way to rep it :smt023

[Reason]

Nice plates!!! :smt023

[Legacy]

I just received this in the mail a few days ago. Can you guess what it is?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3509910599_ae0b73fe52-1.jpg

Well, I couldn't wait so here it is. I won it on http://www.rinkya.com for only $7.50. But with shipping and processing it came out to $40. Which is still a good deal I think. You guys gotta check out this site. Lots of JDM goodness for our Legacys. I think I might try to get the Center Garnish cover/mid-wing.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3510741222_e45f8b638c_o-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3509925947_3267a68b4c-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3510720028_44c7ffcf9a-1.jpg

[sybir]

Nice catch. Looks like that's what my rep was based off of, not a hippo-sleek. I need to redo my chargespeed setup again.

Cleans up the front end of your car a bit, I like!

[peugoby]

Loving the plates and the new wheels! One of my favorite wagons!

[Legacy]

Just put on a set of center cap decals that 02legacygt(Tom) made for me. I was going to wait until I painted the wheels, but I could not wait.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384638_16a5935815-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384168_9a23bccf1e-1.jpg

[Legacy]

So I finally scored some wheels I have been wanting to get for such a long time. I've seen many postings of this model for sale on CL or i-club. The asking price was always too high for me(got a baby on the way). So, I waited patiently for several months the BAM!!! Sub Zeros for $200. I scored it because the person who had dibs lived too far and was asking the buyer to hold it for a few weeks. I will mount this as soon as I get replacement tires.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3573963463_c47d548f28_b-1.jpg

[JDMLegacy]

some one mentioned that my car and yours were similar (mainly the paint im guessin) but yeah, so i looked at yours and IM IMPRESSED there is no comparison!!! love the wheels btw

nice ride!

[Reason]

Just put on a set of center cap decals that 02legacygt(Tom) made for me. I was going to wait until I painted the wheels, but I could not wait.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384638_16a5935815-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384168_9a23bccf1e-1.jpg

Awesome :smt023

[rougeben83]

lol nice find on the rotas. :smt023

[Legacy]

Just put on a set of center cap decals that 02legacygt(Tom) made for me. I was going to wait until I painted the wheels, but I could not wait.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384638_16a5935815-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3527384168_9a23bccf1e-1.jpg

Awesome :smt023
Gotta represent here in the Bay Area. I had some random guy come up and asked about my Subie. It went like this.

Guy: Hey nice Subaru
me: Thanks
Guy: My gf has an STI
me: ohh that's cool
Guy: yeah, I'm thinking of getting an STI, but I think the SLI model looks way better
me: Yeah thanks, take it easy

[Airgne]

haha thats awsome. some ppl are really thick. you have inspired me to get my two 1st gens done in black like yours.

[Legacy]

Hey thanks for all the wonderful comments. I'm glad that my ride inspires and motivates members to do more to their ride. I was definitely inspired by a few members here too.

So I finally installed the Rotas. I may need to roll the fenders as it rubs when I hit dips on the road. Looks pretty aggressive, I think. I'll take some pics sometime today.

[Reason]

Pics!

[Legacy]

Here's some pics that I took this morning.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3582047474_7f873c11fb_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3581230815_7c3b3bbb4b_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3582045066_810a34108c_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/3581225399_9a92602c7c_b-1.jpg

[Reason]

That looks great! :smt023 :smt023

[fwa2500]

those look awesome!

[hallowpoint]

love the subzero's, had these on my old wagon. keep up the good work

[TheAngryPidgeon]

I like your wagon more and more every time I see it. You need to make it up to one of the Davis meets one of these days.

[Legacy]

The last one you guys had, I told myself that I needed to go. I was off that day too. I was so busy cleaning the car that I forgot about it. I realized at around 2 in the afternoon. For sure I will be heading out to BAM. Maybe us Legacy owners can meet before we head out. This one is on Aug 9th.
I like your wagon more and more every time I see it. You need to make it up to one of the Davis meets one of these days.

[henryq89]

nice plates! :cool:

[xXGTBspecXx]

can i ask where you got those eyelids? looks teh sex! :smt023

[Legacy]

I ordered them through http://www.rinkya.com/membership/search.php?sType=Auction&searchstring=subaru+legacy

[8baal]

sick headlights are those demon eyes?

[Legacy]

Thanks, these are from a DIY guide that I found here. I don't know if the link is still active, but it was really helpful.
sick headlights are those demon eyes?

[impreza_GC8]

Awesome car. My new paintjob is identical to that. Its too bad you are so incredibly far away. Two cars like ours need to be in one place for a photoshoot.

[henryq89]

Awesome car. My new paintjob is identical to that. Its too bad you are so incredibly far away. Two cars like ours need to be in one place for a photoshoot.


+1 ROADTRIP!

[Legacy]

Just got this in the mail yesterday courtesy of Shane, Thanks man, it looks great. Talk about representing.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3598072749_cf9672ab0c-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3598883594_49025c81a9-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3598083995_0dbcd0a520_b-1.jpg

[Huffer]

So my wife saw these pics of your car and asked me two questions:
"Why aren't the windows tinted?" and
"How come his taillights aren't clear like yours?"

[Reason]

So my wife saw these pics of your car and asked me two questions:
"Why aren't the windows tinted?" and
"How come his taillights aren't clear like yours?"

Let's get with the program

[sybir]

So my wife saw these pics of your car and asked me two questions:
"Why aren't the windows tinted?" and
"How come his taillights aren't clear like yours?"


Brutal, man :grin: :razz:

But would look awesome with those additions for sure.

[Huffer]

I'm serious though - she really did ask those questions. I'm not trying to be an ass.

do you have the real rally armor mudflaps?

or did you do the DIY thing?

[Plays_with_Toys]

I'm usually not a fan of angel eyes. But man it just looks so right on your car.

[8baal]

stunning wagon great pics

[Legacy]

Yes, they are. I bought these from a member on another forum for like 10 bucks.
do you have the real rally armor mudflaps?

or did you do the DIY thing?

[aznguy0087]

all i can say is wow, great job with this wagon!!!!!!!!!! like nothing i have ever seen :twisted:

[1-3-2-4]

wow im speechless..

[8baal]

hey what kind of horns of those?? they're nice :cool:

[Legacy]

So with the new wheels that I put on, I noticed that it was rubbing with the fenders. I decided to roll the fenders. I tried it with a baseball bat, but it was still rubbing. So, I ended up with flared fenders. I now need to source out an aggressive fitment to make it look right. Anyways here's a couple of shots
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3615926593_ca7facc8fe-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3615922065_bbfb4a59c3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3616739334_b04a094c90-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3616753542_281fd285e3-1.jpg
BEFOREhttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3598081903_47a9b8fe8e-1.jpg
AFTERhttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3615923545_213c3de645-1.jpg

[rougeben83]

the fender pull looks...more like dents tbh.

the fender pull looks...more like dents tbh.


i agree...

[Legacy]

once I put wider wheels and adjust the coilovers, it should sit flush. I really had no choice. It was either ruin the tires and possibly the fenders or go back to running 16's. Still a work in progress.

once I put wider wheels and adjust the coilovers, it should sit flush. I really had no choice. It was either ruin the tires and possibly the fenders or go back to running 16's. Still a work in progress.

i;m sure it'll turn out amazingly.. like the rest of the ride

[rougeben83]

once I put wider wheels and adjust the coilovers, it should sit flush. I really had no choice. It was either ruin the tires and possibly the fenders or go back to running 16's. Still a work in progress.

throwing more parts on won't solve a body work problem. I would honestly get that fender pull reworked so it doesnt look like crumpled sheetmetal.

[Legacy]

That's where your wrong. Take a look at Regacy's wagon. I dont know if he pulled his fenders, but this is the route I will eventually take. As I said before, this is a work in progess and if I didn't try to fix this issue, my tires would've been ruined. Anyways, I would take it to a shop to get it reworked, but I have a baby on the way and money is something that I do not have. It may look like crap to you, but at this time, I am not too concerned about the look of the fenders, but more for the safety of my tires.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/3122055664_7a77f836d3-1.jpg

once I put wider wheels and adjust the coilovers, it should sit flush. I really had no choice. It was either ruin the tires and possibly the fenders or go back to running 16's. Still a work in progress.

throwing more parts on won't solve a body work problem. I would honestly get that fender pull reworked so it doesnt look like crumpled sheetmetal.

[xXGTBspecXx]

he put some flairs on it and cut the actual metal from the car... please dont make you awesome legacy look like that thing.

[Huffer]

I don't get why you didn't just adjust the coilovers until you had the opportunity to use a proper fender tool.

Sybir did it the right way - to a non-enthusiast, his fenders look stock.

[rougeben83]

That's where your wrong. Take a look at Regacy's wagon. I dont know if he pulled his fenders, but this is the route I will eventually take. As I said before, this is a work in progess and if I didn't try to fix this issue, my tires would've been ruined. Anyways, I would take it to a shop to get it reworked, but I have a baby on the way and money is something that I do not have. It may look like crap to you, but at this time, I am not too concerned about the look of the fenders, but more for the safety of my tires.https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/3122055664_7a77f836d3-1.jpg

once I put wider wheels and adjust the coilovers, it should sit flush. I really had no choice. It was either ruin the tires and possibly the fenders or go back to running 16's. Still a work in progress.


Those are aftermarket flares. What you were trying to have done is called a fender pull.

This is an aggressive fender pull on the rear and is something like what I think you wanted to accomplish:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

It's fine to admit a mistake, we've all been there. Not everything you do to your car has to be 100% successful. Unfortunately it will take more work and money to fix that than to have had it done properly in the first place.

For future reference, here's a "corrected" bat method for fender rolling.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1777067 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1777067)

[Legacy]

Alright so maybe I made a mistake, are you happy now rougeben? Why don't you just drop it? I happen to think my car looks sweet and at the end of the day what you or anyone else thinks about my car doesn't matter, so long as I like it. And by the way, I was not trying to do an aggressive pull on purpose. I was merely trying to roll my fenders, but it was not enough. This is why I ended up with pulling the fenders. I know I had other options, but you what? It's my ride that I am doing this on not yours. So if your not happy with the way it came out, then I suggest not pulling your fenders.

To me this forum is about sharing a mutual love of Legacy's and really has no place for snobbery or putting down other peoples sense of aesthetics.

[Airgne]

Alright so maybe I made a mistake, are you happy now rougeben? Why don't you just drop it? I happen to think my car looks sweet and at the end of the day what you or anyone else thinks about my car doesn't matter, so long as I like it. And by the way, I was not trying to do an aggressive pull on purpose. I was merely trying to roll my fenders, but it was not enough. This is why I ended up with pulling the fenders. I know I had other options, but you what? It's my ride that I am doing this on not yours. So if your not happy with the way it came out, then I suggest not pulling your fenders.

To me this forum is about sharing a mutual love of Legacy's and really has no place for snobbery or putting down other peoples sense of aesthetics.


damn. its ok. i think it looks good. maybe some more agresive tires, but it looks good either way.

[Reason]

I don't know, maybe it's my screen but I dont see whats the big deal over the pull :smt017 It looks fine to me, maybe it's a different pull that what some of you are used to seeing but I don't see a problem. I do it to save my exspensive tires too. Like what was said before, and a aggressive rim and tire sets up will be even better.

[Huffer]

Alright so maybe I made a mistake, are you happy now rougeben? Why don't you just drop it? I happen to think my car looks sweet and at the end of the day what you or anyone else thinks about my car doesn't matter, so long as I like it. And by the way, I was not trying to do an aggressive pull on purpose. I was merely trying to roll my fenders, but it was not enough. This is why I ended up with pulling the fenders. I know I had other options, but you what? It's my ride that I am doing this on not yours. So if your not happy with the way it came out, then I suggest not pulling your fenders.

To me this forum is about sharing a mutual love of Legacy's and really has no place for snobbery or putting down other peoples sense of aesthetics.

Ben's not beating on you for the aesthetics. He's commenting (and so are the others of us) on the fact that the baseball bat made the fender roll look pretty dented BECAUSE it was done with a less than ideal tool. Ben's the LAST one who comments negatively on aesthetics, have you even seen his BE? :lol:

I still don't know why you didn't just raise the height of the car temporarily until you got a proper roller.

[Reason]

I still don't see it, I think you guys are smoking some silly shit. Baseball bat or not, I cant see the "wavy sheet metal"

[sybir]

Should have mentioned something - I have an Eastwood tool in my garage and I'm happy to lend a hand if people roll up to my garage.

You'll find that as you run bigger wheels and tires that getting clearance that continues a bit farther into the fender will be valuable; the stepped lip gets rid of the initial rub, but you've still got a lot of metal there. The duckbill pull isn't my thing, but we all have to learn somewhere; I did the first roll on my rears with a bat as well.

Be careful when trying to go "aggressive" - a normal fit on a WRX is already aggressive on our cars. Test fit something before you buy it if you can. Camber curves for lowered McStrut cars don't lend themselves to the crazy setups you see on the Nissan crowd, for example; we lose camber under compression instead of gaining it. Lots of the WRX guys (not all) are ignoring that fact and have cars that "don't rub" because they can't really push them. My STi drags mudflap in corners, but doesn't rub the fenders :lol:

[rougeben83]

I still don't see it, I think you guys are smoking some silly shit. Baseball bat or not, I cant see the "wavy sheet metal"


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/3615926593_ca7facc8fe-1.jpg

Look close at the rear fender lip. His flat paint sort of hides it but the unevenness of the reflections off the paint is a telltale sign that he did the pull in sections and not in one smooth stroke like you get with a roller.

I showed this to some guys I know who have experience with body work and I'll save you the mean things they said about the pull, not the mention the rest of the car (they're not into the whole import "scene" anyway so whatever). I was merely being constructive in my thoughts about what he did to his car. But I suppose 7 pages of ego-stroking is worth more than one decent exchange of ideas...

Legacy, you didn't have to do the "duckbill" pull as sybir puts it. You could have saved your fenders and still have gotten your subzeros to clear pretty easily; that was what I was trying to get at. On the 2nd gen legacy's you need to dial in about -1.5 to -2.0 negative camber in the rear and a decent roll (not pull) of the fenders (easily done even with a baseball bat, as long as you know the technique, like in the link I posted) and that's usually enough to clear 7.5" width rotas even with 225 width tires, their offsets are really not aggressive at all even at your ride height.

Of course the other positive gain from this is that some negative static camber will help lateral grip on a macpherson suspension so you're getting a performance advantage on top of the looks.

The problem now is that it will be harder to undo that now than to have done a roll with an alignment.

[Reason]

Ok some how I missed this pic. I can kinda see it, but I'm looking for it. To the "untrained" eye I bet it looks good. I'm not hear to stroke anyones anything. I give my opinion, you like thats fine, you dont I dont care. It should be everyones opinion. This is a forum with many personalities, you will come across some that dont agree with you on things, take it with a grain of salt, have tough skin, prepare for negative feedback..

[Legacy]

Man Ben, you are really trying hard prove something here. You must be holding a grudge because of me winning the ROTM Battle Mode :grin: . You even pointed out that you took it to a shop to show some guys. Why? Well as Reason says, you are entitled to your opinion and I'm cool with that. But when you make it your mission to talk trash about my ride and try to prove it to others, then I take that personally.
And just so that everyone is aware. I started off with a bat, decided to go with an eastwood and because I started with the bat, it prevented the eastwood to do what it is supposed to do. So I did make that mistake, but I am still happy with the outcome. Why don't you just let me enjoy what I have done and just move on. I do appreciate your feedback, but come on now this is too much already.

[green97gt]

lets drink beer and play in the mud :smt026

i would rock that wagon till the wheels fell off.

[Reason]

lets drink beer and play in the mud :smt026

i would rock that wagon till the wheels fell off.


I already started with the beers!! :occasion5:

[T_F_E]

I like it. Function > form

[Okin DaVanh]

I like it. Function > form

+1 :smt023 Daily drivers will always be a work in progress. Add in the mix of Family first and daily life, and you become very creative and resourceful quickly. Believe me you.... I know :smt011 People always point out to me, that something isn't finished on my car, not realizing that it's only my commuter and 30 billion other more important issues would be done first.


I've had my car for 5 years, and have alot of resources at my disposal and haven't gone this far yet. It's a good job (and learning experience) for your first time.



It's coming along well, Keep going... there will always be obstacles my fellow Wagon Mafia familia :smt023

[Legacy]

So, I got rid of the Rotas and got me a set of Enkei GF1. I also install some piaa fogs a few days ago. I think I might be catching up to Sybir as far as the set of wheels I have :grin:. I should be getting my center garnish cover today. I purchased it on Rinkya. There are a ton of Jdm parts there. I wonder if anyone else here uses this site. I'll take better pics when it cools down a bit over here.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3724282560_863e6abf92_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3723465457_eaa6740ae0_b-1.jpg

[Legacy]

Center garnish cover just arrived. Looks like this.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3724728082_fd5fae2229-1.jpg
I will be working on it today and hopefully will have time to mount it on the Subie. I'll keep you all posted.

[hallowpoint]

the garnish looks sick. were did you get if from?

[Huffer]

I should be getting my center garnish cover today. I purchased it on Rinkya. There are a ton of Jdm parts there.

[Legacy]

I won this for about $20. Since it was below $25, I did not have to pay for handling fee which usually comes out to about $15. I only paid for this shipping to the warehouse in Japan then from to warehouse to my address. All in all I paid $120 total, and I used EMS which got it here in a few days. I think this is a great deal considering that this is a really rare jdm piece.

[Reason]

That will be a nicely added touch, JDM smoked tails next??

[Legacy]

Yeah, that will be the next mod. Hopefully I can source one out that's pretty reasonable. Or I was thinking of just tinting the whole taillights. Well see. I just installed the garnish cover. I'll take some pics later tonight.
That will be a nicely added touch, JDM smoked tails next??

[addiction102]

Has anyone ever tried to just paint over the stock rear? just cover off the back up lights and repaint it?

[hink01wag]

not that i know of. i was just talking a bout that last night. i want it to look like this

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/56339273_full-1.jpg

[Legacy]

Took a couple of pics this morning. Kinda crappy though.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3726552135_6f2a556622_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3727358402_b42710678e_b-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/3726549683_361ed7fbcd_b-1.jpg

[Huffer]

I bet you could make a mould of it pretty easily. I would want the wing part to stick out about max 1" more from the hatch though. It's almost like there's nothing there.

Looks pretty nice though, good find!

[Reason]

Has anyone ever tried to just paint over the stock rear? just cover off the back up lights and repaint it?

Yes theres a few people that have done it.

[Airgne]

can i buy your wagon? its the best 2nd gen wagon ive seen.

[Legacy]

You know, I was thinking of that when I opened up the box. :scratch: Anyways, thanks.
I bet you could make a mould of it pretty easily. I would want the wing part to stick out about max 1" more from the hatch though. It's almost like there's nothing there.

Looks pretty nice though, good find!

[Plays_with_Toys]

Has anyone ever tried to just paint over the stock rear? just cover off the back up lights and repaint it?

I have. I just don't have pics up, I did it about 2 weeks ago. It doesn't look great... I'm waiting to tint my corners, I'm moving into a place with a garage in about 4 hours, haha. I've got some RC car tint spray that works really nicely (tested it on another center garnish I had) I'll post pics soon. It won't be a 1:1 comparison though, as I also converted my left reverse light to a fog brake light.

I am SO jealous you found that piece. I love those mid spoilers and I've only seen one sell here in the US.

[Legacy]

I though about going that route, but I decided to smoke my tail. In fact I'm getting it done tomorrow. :smt023

Has anyone ever tried to just paint over the stock rear? just cover off the back up lights and repaint it?

Yes theres a few people that have done it.

[Legacy]

You guys should check out rinkya. It's an auction site similar to ebay. The only downside is having to pay for shipping twice.

Has anyone ever tried to just paint over the stock rear? just cover off the back up lights and repaint it?

I have. I just don't have pics up, I did it about 2 weeks ago. It doesn't look great... I'm waiting to tint my corners, I'm moving into a place with a garage in about 4 hours, haha. I've got some RC car tint spray that works really nicely (tested it on another center garnish I had) I'll post pics soon. It won't be a 1:1 comparison though, as I also converted my left reverse light to a fog brake light.

I am SO jealous you found that piece. I love those mid spoilers and I've only seen one sell here in the US.

[Reason]

Yea when it was red it looked larger, but once the black was on there it hides the curves more. Still a nice piece to have that not many people in the states have :smt023