On the 13th of August 09' @ 6pm while driving northbound some lady who was driving southbound decided that she would like to go left through the intersection as I was crossing the intersection traveling at 60km. I t-boned her and she sent me spining through the intersection.

I am 6' 3" and 260lbs. I removed my airbag for my personal safety since there is only 4-5 inches between my wheel and my chest.

This is the sole reason why I am alive and not in the hospital. You will notice that even with my Nardi wheel w/o airbag and airbag ecu throwing a light, my passenger airbag deployed

Anywho. Myself and the other driver walked away with a few bruises and a few scrapes,

I am slowly replacing my BD back to stock. New plans on the way. You just wait.

TOTALED.







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On Feb 2008 I picked up my 97' BD GT @ 142,000 km (88,234 miles) w/ a replaced head gasket . It was Deep Sapphire Blue and had a few dings with a L hood (no scoop) and a rusty sunroof.


Semi-stock. w/ OEM Deep Sapphire Blue paint.

After a year of hunting down legacy owners/part sellers/junk yards from Canada/America/Japan/New Zealand/Australia I am somewhat happy with what I have built.

When it gets warmer I'll post most of my mods but for now its cold and dirty.

What she had:

One of the only recordings before she was totaled
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1J_lFbPaWo

Engine: EJ25D Phase I

-Group A Crank Pulley
-Snorkus delete (kept the elbow)
-Fender plug (PN46059FA000)
-OEM STi rad cap 1.3bar
-Borla Knockoff UEL headers
-03' WRX cat-back 2.25"
-OBX 2.25" catalytic converter
-Universal C/F muffler (canister style)
-STi exhaust hangers
-A/C delete (lines + evap + condenser + compressor
-Cruise Control delete (Stalk + vacuum lines)

Maintenance items:
-Alternator @ 145,000 km
-Timing Belt @ 145,000 km
-Accessory Belt @ 145,000 km
-Cam Seals @ 145,000 km
-Crank Seals @ 145,000 km
-Water Pump @ 145,000 km
-Thermostat @ 145,000 km
-Front Axles @ 155,000 km
-Head gasket @ 142,000 Km
-Radiator @ 170,000 km
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Drivetrain: 5MT 4.11 - open differentials

-GC v.5 STi 5MT shifter linkage
-B&M Short throw shifter Picture
-B&M front/rear shifter stay bushings
-SS clutch line

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Chassis/Suspension: BD9

-Megan 02-06 WRX / 04' STi Track-Spec Coilovers Part# MR-CDK-SI02TS Picture

Front End:

-Group N "STi" Engine Mounts
-Group N "STi" 5MT Transmission Mount
-GC FHi Carbon Fiber Titanium strut bar OEM Part# E4010FA100
-Group A Pitch Stop
-GC STi v.5 aluminum control arms
-Noltec Front Gearbox Cross-member pads/bushings - Part # N92829
-Group N STi Front Control Arm Front Bush - OEM Part# ST2021044040
-Noltec 30mm Steering rack bushings - Part # N12247
-Noltec Front End Links - Part # N22508
-Noltec 20mm FSB bushings (shaved to 25mm) - Part # N22352
-Tribeca B9 (FSB) 25mm rated @ 22.6mm (20401XA00A)
-Noltec Front Camber Plates (Solid-clubsport) (Track) - Part # N44003S
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Differential Support:

-Noltec Rear Diff Cradle Mount bushings - Part # N91380
-Noltec Rear Diff Support Outriggers bushings - Part # N91379

Rear End:

-GD Cusco Rear Strut bar (modified = slotted)
-Group A Rear Subframe Locking bolts Picture
-GC v.5 STi Rear Trailing Arms
-Noltec Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - Part # N61381
-Noltec Rear Control Arm Assembly - Part # N62034 (Adjustable Lateral Links )
---Noltec Rear Control Arm Bushings - Part # N61382 (these come with #N62034)
-Noltec 20mm RSB bushings - Part # N22352
-Noltec Rear End Links - Part # N22507
-Whiteline Swaybar lateral lock kit - Part# W0450-size (22mm) (Rear)
-Whiteline RSB 22mm - Part # BSR19XXZ (lost by UPS... filling a claim)
-Noltec Rear Camber Plates (Solid-clubsport) (Track) - Part # N44004S

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Interior:

-JDM STi v.5 Driver Seat / v.6 Passenger Seat (Don't ask)
-black wrapped door card inserts (I think I used Tweed)
-00' RS Rear Seats (2dr)
-GC JDM STi pedals w/ dead pedal
-04' WRX e-brake assembly w/ chrome button (slotted to fit)
-STi Titanium shift knob (Piston shape) (ST3500055010)
-Airbag Delete (Driver)
-Nardi 365mm Steering Wheel one piece integrated hub
---No clock spring / Modified steering column cover
-Gut & Strip (40%)
-Optima Red Top - relocated to trunk (2-Gauge)
-GC a-pillar single pod voltmeter
-GC a-pillar dual pod oil temp/pressure
-OEM ignition cylinder (old one didn't go to the lock position sometimes)
-USDM 140mph cluster w/ white needles
-SS cluster bezel
-JDM BD5 center console w/ 5MT badge, shifter boot, ashtray, raised arm rest
-JDM BD5 dash brushed metallic console w/ pop-out ashtray
-00' RS front/rear floor mats (Driver side mat has padding for clutch/brake pedal very comfortable)

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Exterior:

-JDM Projectors + DTRL Delete w/ Silverstars
-JDM Taillights
-JDM Fiberglass Grille
-JDM Front bumper w/ bumper beam
-JDM Fog lights
-Debadged 100% (trunk holes welded)
-stock GT skirts
-stock GT rear bumper w/ lip
-Flat black paint.
-Hood spacers
-Power antenna delete (welded & shaved)
-Clear Side Molding Lenses

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Wheels:

-Sold 16" GT Snowflakes ($300)
-Traded 04' 16" RS 5 spokes ($300)
-Current 00' RS - 6 spokes (gloss black)
-RE92's

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Brakes:

-OEM 2-pot fronts
-OEM 1-pot rears

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Audio:

-Ej25D Boxer rumble... sounds very nice.
-OEM 04' 6-disc
-OEM 04' wrx speakers
-OEM tweeters

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Waiting/Purchased/Shipped:

-GD front fender flares
-GC JDM STi 4pot (black) (fronts)
-tint %?
-project kics magnetic drain plug
-Rolled fenders
-JDM R160 4.11 VLSD
-JDM STi LSD rear axles

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Future parts plans this:

-oil relocation kit
-oil cooler
-HiD's 4300k H1 lows.
-HiD's 4300k fogs.
-2pot rear brakes
--kartboy rear brake conversion bracket
-Airbag Delete (Passenger)
--Airbag ECU w/ harness delete
-Cusco lower tie bar GC - Part # - 660-476-A or GT-spec - Part # GTS-SUS-1096
-Whiteline Roll Center Kits #KCA313
-Whiteline anti-lift kit - Part # - KCA319M
-Whiteline Heavy Duty Rear Swaybar Brackets 20-22mm - Part # - KBR20-22

Future plans next year:

-97' BK Outback beater.
-97' BD GT sedan JDM 2.0 swap

2008 body shop:
Tremclad Pro Series (Spray Can) Flat Black - 1 coat and no wet sand.






First coat of paint is a test to see how it will hold up in the winter. Current result very good

2009 hit and run:



Replaced Hood/JDM Grille, fogs, bumper, rebar, right side projector

some teasers
















JDM GC ver.5 rear trailing arms



JDM GC ver.5 front aluminum control arms



Tribeca B9 FSB 25mm rated @ 23ish-mm










JDM Legacy center console



Noltec Camber plates (Track Spec) & Noltec Trailing arm bushings

Is that flat black?

Nope, super high gloss

Should look sweet with a wet sand and a drop.

is that my old hood?

and where did you get that grill.
i want it

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no lie, your car looks like a chalkboard. I want to see the SHINE =]

Didn't know BD looked that good flat black.

Can't wait to see the Tein Flex installed and that thing dropped

I dunno. I'm actually kinda diggin the flat black on that car. I think it needs different wheels to go with the theme though. just my.02. Looks like a fun project Can't wait to see some finished outside shots.

It needs some 18" Subaru rims painted flat black

u mean like these?? lol[



OR

those would work

nah, I say gun metal snowflakes, or the 5 spoke rs wheels or paint those wrx wheels gunmetal. no need for anything bigger then those, just a nice drop

ok maybe 17's but that's it

i agree it does look like a chalkboard. But people get out of my way and 2 stage paint is way to fancy for me.

Besides I hate clearcoat and shine.

Got me some 6 spoke 00' RS in fancy Tein Green and Team Orange - Orange :-p

Painting them flat black in the spring.

so what parts of the suspention can be use from an impreza on a 99 legacy, as far as controll arms and swaybars?

As long as your 99' legacy is a BD/BK/BG chassis code you can use anything from a pre-2002 Impreza. Every suspension compenent I have is 93-01' impreza (GC chassis code)

Just look at my parts list. Most of its is documented and should give you the info that you need.

Some parts are universal, some are 2002+ impreza parts modified to fit. Most are pre-2002 impreza.

-Chuck

alot of parts you got there my friend. post some new pics with it installed!

I am working on it.. my mechanic friends are tied up with their own cars at the moment.

-Chuck

[/quote]As long as your 99' legacy is a BD/BK/BG chassis code you can use anything from a pre-2002 Impreza. Every suspension compenent I have is 93-01' impreza (GC chassis code)

Just look at my parts list. Most of its is documented and should give you the info that you need.

Some parts are universal, some are 2002+ impreza parts modified to fit. Most are pre-2002 impreza.

-Chuck[/quote]

cool cool ill look into that more, thanks

would that mean that a big brake kit for a gc should fit the bg also?

Yes

"-GC JDM STi 4pot (black) (fronts) "

BUMP.

FUCK! Read the first post!

Man that sucks that it's totaled. Hope you can at least salvage most of the custom parts that weren't on the front end.

Destroyed:
-JDM fiberglass grille = annihilated only mesh survived.
-JDM rebar = you cant even call it a rebar its sheet metal and folded like tinfoil
-JDM fogs = exploded into 10000000000000 little pieces of glass
-JDM projectors = ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
-GT Hood = mangled
-Group A Crank Pulley destroyed.
-Clear side moulding lens obliterated.
-all my maintenance items listed at the top.

Survived:
-Sti rad cap
-GC Carbon Fiber strut bar
-Fender plug
-Group A Pitch Stop
-Optima Red Top (located in the trunk :-D)
-GC 6-spokes (possibly) need to get them balanced.
-Exhaust manifold
-hi-flow cat + 02 sensors
-B&M STS + bushings
-Everything from firewall back

DAMN! that really sucks. Glad you're ok tho.

What's the plan now?

Chuck, dude, I'm so sorry to hear this. 6pm must not be a very good time to dive a Legacy

Good to hear you're OK and walked away with minor injuries though. Looking forward to your new plans, keep us updated.

damn glad your ok. so im not going to drive around 6pm.

Thanks guys.. Rush hour...the small window of time when people really don't pay attention...


Went to inspect the car some more today after I finished getting some more x-rays. Block is cracked Tranny is seized

Howthefuk chuckthefuk?!?!?!? Obviously a serious collision at a bad angle too.



Glad you're ok. Now shake it off and come back brawlin! Can't wait to see the upcoming project (of course when you get better) and it's progress.