96BGLeg 96 Outback Tinted Windows

[96BGLeg]

I just picked up a new car/ first car. Its a 96 outback with 207K. My brother found it for me (gibbons98legacygt) For $750 bucks. When i got the car it had a blown up rear diff and leaked oil bad if u parked it for 5 min it would have a pancake size oil spot so it smoked like crazy when driving. So my brother got a new rear diff and pulled the engine out a resealed the engine. Now it runs and drives like a champ.

Parts:
Headgaskets
vavle cover gaskets
cam seals
water pump
timing belt
intake/ exhaust gaskets
baffle palte seal
oil pump reseal
power steering pump reseal
piston pin access hole reseal
Radiator / t-stat

Future mods:
JDM Headlights
JDM taillights
windows tinted
Paint rims black
1998 Outback Hood

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[chile]

nice, clean wagon there...got a couple of bg wagons in the JY here if you want the tails anytime soon...grills, etc. as well. lemme know.

[Reason]

Welcome gibbons98legacygt's brother!

washington ftw

[96BGLeg]

Thanks for the welcome i hope to have more pictures up soon

[gibbons98legacygt]

Welcome Brother lol

[peugoby]

Zack does great work. I have no doubt that your Outback is going to last a long time. Welcome to the forum!

[96BGLeg]

Day Up At Meadows
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[96BGLeg]

First Time In The Snow Since I Bought It
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[Dodge Aries K]

Looks like mine. Love it.

[96BGLeg]

New Yakima Racks
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[1996Battlewagon]

Nice BG man! What fogs are those?

[96BGLeg]

The fogs are stock with the brush gaurds taken off and also after market fog light bulbs

[96BGLeg]

Preping My Rims for Black Paint Using Steel Wool
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[Colorado_Outback]

Man too bad your in Washington, I'm looking for an Aspen White L (or 96 OB) hood for my 99 Outback, I would trade ya..

[96BGLeg]

Man too bad your in Washington, I'm looking for an Aspen White L (or 96 OB) hood for my 99 Outback, I would trade ya..
Oh Man that sucks ive been looking for a 98 hood....shoot to bad your not in washington

[mike-tracy]

Hey if you haven't already, you should swap the ECU with one from a 97-99 Legacy (that also have a 2.5D motor). Your ECU is tuned for premium, but the newer ones are setup for 87 octane, and will make your car perform a little better.

[96BGLeg]

Before
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After
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[96BGLeg]

Got My Car A Little Dirty
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[96BGLeg]

Before And After
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Geez Now I Just Need Tires
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[96BGLeg]

New Fogs Lemme KNow What U Think
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[lord flashheart]

yellow isnt exactly my cup of jim bean, but they look pretty slick.

but yellow is the most effective in low visibility.. so... safety first right? :D

[lord flashheart]

but cars look so cool without seat belts and airbags lol
jk i know, i just like the look of the OEM better.
im not saying these arnt cool.
cuz they are.

[lord flashheart]

by the way i love seeing people getting there outbacks dirty! you picked an awesome car. LOVE the outback

[96BGLeg]

Thanks For the replys guys i definately love gettin my car dirty but also love seeing it clean ha but im wanting to tint my windows in the near future it would have been done by now but i ended up getting a ticket which set me back 319 buck but anyway thanks and hope to have more pics up soon

[lord flashheart]

holy crap! what did you do??? $319 is a lot even for a ticket.

[subie/legacy]

nice looking BG you have there.
did you wash that thing after you arrived at meadows, j/k.
seriously though, that 96 looks pretty mint, I'm liking the fogs too

[96BGLeg]

holy crap! what did you do??? $319 is a lot even for a ticket.

well i was doing 45 in a 25 and the law is u cant have friends in your car until after 6 months of getting your license and of course i had friends in my car. i was in ridgefield washington were the only things those cops have to do is pull people over

[lord flashheart]

yeah kaysville utah is the same exact way.
im on a first name basis with all the local cops here. infact just the other day i got pulled over and the cop was like "i dont need your license, registration, and insurance. i know its all valid and up to date." later he went on to ask how my mother was doing. no joke.

sounds like down by the tri cities...

last summer before i left, i got pulled over for 5over, didnt have my inscurance card with me.. dammit

$730

[lord flashheart]

was your car insured? cuz ive had that ticket a couple of times and i just got a letter from my agent that said at that date and time i was insured to the minimum state requirements and they let me off. ive had to do that prolly 4 or 5 times.

[iampetro]

and you still don't carry an insurance card???? thats seems like a stupid hassle easily avoided

[lord flashheart]

and you still don't carry an insurance card???? thats seems like a stupid hassle easily avoided
well let me explain. i was the town trouble maker. i get pulled over AT LEAST once a month. at times i get pulled over once a week. and i keep all the insurance cards in my wallet and i dont take my wallet everywhere i go every single time i go out. for example. i went to the gas station which is about a 1/4 of a mile down the street. and i didnt grab my wallet.

so to put things in perspective. i would guess ive been pulled over AT LEAST 100 times since i got my license. and of those times
4 or 5 times i didnt have my wallet. so %4 of the time i dont have my wallet

and it sounds like an bigger hassle than it is. i just email my insurance agent they email me the letter i print it off and fax it down to the court house and call to see if they got it.

[mike-tracy]

^^Maybe if you cut your golden blackadder-esque locks? :grin: When I had long hair and a scraggly beard I swear my nickname was random car search, and random bag check at the airport! Got a buzzcut and a shave and really haven't had any problems. :smile: I look hispanic with long hair, which may have been part of why the cops hassled me.

[lord flashheart]

i didnt think anyone knew blackadder lol
you make an excellent point. the police dont give me nearly as much shit now that i joined the national guard.

[impreza_GC8]

Yellow fogs are the best

[96BGLeg]

yeah kaysville utah is the same exact way.
im on a first name basis with all the local cops here. infact just the other day i got pulled over and the cop was like "i dont need your license, registration, and insurance. i know its all valid and up to date." later he went on to ask how my mother was doing. no joke.

ha yea i just put a radar detector in my car maybe that will help

[96BGLeg]

Yellow fogs are the best

i know im loving the yellow fogs hey man your car is lookin sick where did u get hold of the mudflaps those are sick

[96BGLeg]

Guys Thing just went from bad to worse i parked my car in the garage starter her up and of course i gotta pretty bad rod knock :( i guess when me and my bro pulled the motor only 2 months ago wer should of went past just the heads. well my day just got horrible

[lord flashheart]

could be worse. the piston could have broken and punched thru the side of the block.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Woah guy dont be sayin anything about me. How am i supposed to know the bearing was goin to go out.

[96BGLeg]

hey now i wasnt saying its your fault im just saying we didnt go past the heads no big now ha

[96BGLeg]

Fogs In The Dark
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Black Rims
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[fwa2500]

ive said it before and ill say it again, its always the simple and subtle things that make the biggest differences. looking good!

[96BGLeg]

Factory Subaru Yakima Racks
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Black Carpet
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Blacked Out Tail Lights
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De-Badged
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[ESSYMOND]

did you dye the carpet? looks so good

[96BGLeg]

i used black dupli-color vinyl spray paint its about 6 bucks a can depending were u go
Thanks Man ha now i just need black WRX seats to match ha

[ESSYMOND]

damn, how many cans did it take?

let us know how it lasts through rain and snow :P

[96BGLeg]

i used 5 cans the one piece of advice my brother gave me (gibbons98legacygt) was to definately use alot and use your hand with like a rubber glove and rub in the paint to make sure your gettin deep in the carpet

[anothernord]

I love the way the tail lights look! Could you get some pictures from farther away of the back of the car?

[96BGLeg]

thank u and yes i will get those up her soon

[DonMarcoPolo]

Nice to see yet another Outback in the area :). Once I get a more regular (not 3rd shift) schedule, I'd like to meet as many of the PNW members that I can. It'll give me an excuse for a bunch of mini road-trips.

[mike-tracy]

Nice to see yet another Outback in the area :).

I know, never see an Outback in Wa, right? :lol:

[DonMarcoPolo]

Nice to see yet another Outback in the area :).

I know, never see an Outback in Wa, right? :lol:

Got me. Nice to see yet another SL-I Outback in the area.

(I guess this is what that 'Preview' button is for) :oops:

[bg5enthusiast]

I say we all have a nw outback meet! :eek:

[DonMarcoPolo]

I say we all have a nw outback meet! :eek:

Sweet, ur in Everett! Me too! (gotta update member info)

[96BGLeg]

hey im down for an outback meet ha

[96BGLeg]

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[httrdd]

Awesome carpet. How is it holding up still?

[96BGLeg]

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[96BGLeg]

rally armors coming soon

[Huffer]

Someone needs some sidemarkers!

[lord flashheart]

Haha this thing is so sweet! I now want to do stuff to my wifs outback

[chrish8r]

Very nice looking. What wheels are on the car in these last couple of pictures??

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nice wagon. What percent did you go for on the tint?

[Wagonista]

I'm diggin' this wagon. Keep up the good work man.

[Dead91silvia]

That is some dark tint! Reminds me of my old BH GT I had! :smt023

[chrish8r]

Did you end up getting some Rally Armours??

Also, what percent tint is that??